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March 2025

Bar 1661’s New Cocktail Bar ‘The Sackville Lounge’ to Open Next Week

Award-winning Dublin venue BAR 1661 has announced the launch of a new cocktail bar, located just off O’Connell Street. Founder Dave Mulligan’s second venture revives The Sackville Lounge on Sackville Place, which Dubliners will remember fondly as a longstanding city centre pub. Opening its doors on Thursday 3rdApril, The Sackville Lounge promises to “bring some

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Saba x TheTaste.ie: A Special Thai New Year Tasting Experience Not to Be Missed

Join us on Wednesday, April 9th at Saba for a special evening of delicious food, great wine, and celebration as we ring in Thai New Year! Known for its award-winning Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, Saba has been a staple in Dublin’s dining scene since 2006, combining bold flavours with warm hospitality. This special tasting menu

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Blackrock Restaurant Named in MICHELIN Guide’s “Dishes of the Year 2024-2025”

Following on from the reveal of new and retained starred restaurants in MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2025, the MICHELIN Inspectors have announced their most memorable dishes of year, and Ireland’s very own Liath in Blackrock, Dublin, is amongst just three restaurants that made a lasting impression. The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors eat thousands of

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IBILE’s Mother’s Day Tasting Menu Brings West African Flavours to Fumbally Stables

Looking for something special to do this Sunday? We have just the thing: IBILE – a pop-up dining restaurant dedicated to showcasing the vibrant flavours of West African cuisine – is having a special Mother’s Day edition. The event will feature a four-course tasting menu of bold, authentic, and contemporary West African cuisine, expertly paired

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Craft Cocktails & Pakistani-Inspired Bites: ‘The Bartender’s Table’ Night is Back at Kinara Kitchen

Kinara Kitchen, Ranelagh’s beloved Pakistani restaurant, has announced the return of its popular Bartender’s Table event, taking place on Tuesday, April 15th. Inspired by the exclusive Chef’s Table concept, this intimate experience celebrates some of their best cocktails, each carefully mixed and paired with a selection of Kinara Kitchen’s Pakistani-inspired tasting plates.  It’s one-of-a-kind evening where cocktails

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Rob Krawczyk Brings Michelin-Star Magic to Rare in Kinsale for One Night Only

Two of West Cork’s top chefs, Rob Krawczyk of Restaurant Chestnut and Meeran Manzoor of Rare at Blue Haven, are joining forces for a special collaboration in Kinsale on April 13th.  The evening will be a unique dining experience that celebrates the “best of local, seasonal ingredients with the combined creativity of both chefs”. Meeran

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Cheers to the Weekend – The Fitzwilliam Hotel Unveils New Bloody Mary Menu

Some things never go out of style, and at The Fitzwilliam, the Bloody Mary is one of them. When the hotel first opened its doors in 1998, it became renowned for its impeccable take on this legendary cocktail. Now, over a quarter of a century later, The Lounge at The Fitzwilliam is paying homage to its past with a brand-new Bloody Mary menu (all

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This Month’s Prizes for TheTaste: Premium Subscribers Giveaway – March 2025

By signing up to TheTaste: Premium, you are automatically entered into a monthly draw for amazing prizes from some of Ireland’s best hotels, bars, restaurants and food brands. This month we have giveaways from Fzin Coffee, Kinara Kitchen and Craft Cocktails. What Is TheTaste: Premium Don’t miss out on this exciting new chapter of TheTaste.ie

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TheTaste Guide to the Boyne Valley by Melanie May

Growing up, I only ever visited the Boyne Valley on school trips. Back then, it was all about lore, legends, and history, learning about high kings, Vikings, and ancient tombs. I remember wandering around Newgrange in my itchy school jumper, half-listening to the guide while waiting for lunch so I could scoff my jam sambos.

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New Restaurants in Dublin to Add to Your List

Our fair city of Dublin is a mishmash of different cultures, cuisines and people, which gives us the privilege of being in the presence of some pretty amazing restaurants. This article will be updated regularly, so come back every once in a while if you’d like to add more spots to your ever-growing lists. Here

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Dumplings & Cooking Demos: Food Line-Up for WellFest Announced

Life is all about balance, so it’s no surprise that the line-up for this year’s WellFest – Europe’s largest outdoor health and wellness festival – also includes a healthy dose of some of the top Irish food stars. The WellFood programme will include bestselling author and nutritionist Em the Nutritionist, TV Chef Erica Drum, Dublin

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This Personalised Moët & Chandon Gift Box is Perfect for Mother’s Day

Can’t think of what to gift for Mother’s Day this year? This Mother’s Day, Moët & Chandon will make your gift truly special, with a personalised message from you to someone you love. Customers can select a Specially Yours gift box featuring a blank lid from the gifting station and a dedicated concierge service professional

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Big Mike’s Serves Up Austrian Flavours at ‘Craic & Crackling’ Pop-Up This Thursday

Well known and loved for its incredible seafood, steaks and catchphrase ‘what’s for mains?’, Big Mike’s in Blackrock by Chef Gaz Smith is always an excellent choice for dinner in South Dublin. Their latest pop-up event guarantees a feast of Austrian flavours inspired by Gaz’s love of Austrian food (thanks to his wife, Rita). Craic

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Competition: Win Glendalough’s Exclusive Pot Still Peated Whiskey and Cork Whiskey Festival Tickets

Celebrate the launch of Glendalough Distillery’s exciting new Pot Still Peated Irish Whiskey, an innovative and rare expression crafted to delight discerning palates. This limited-edition whiskey uniquely blends the traditional creamy richness and spicy notes of Pot Still whiskey with delicate peat smoke, offering a remarkable tasting experience. Carefully distilled in traditional copper pot stills

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Toast to St Patrick’s Day with The Busker Irish Whiskey Singles Collection

This St. Patrick’s Day, join the celebration with a toast to our patron saint and with The Busker Irish Whiskey Singles Collection. The Busker distillery is proudly located on an 18th-century estate in Ireland’s Ancient East, and crafts its whiskeys using a blend of traditional methods and modern innovation. At the Royal Oak Distillery in

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