As we bask in the mid summer evenings. Longer days, sunny evenings on the patio. It’s truly the time of year cider. While we hear so much about craft beer, the craft cider offerings have been steadily been increasing over recent years, and now Ireland truly has some great ciders to be truly proud of. […]
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Located in the heart of Ireland, Castle Durrow is regarded as one of the country’s hidden gems. A place to relax, unwind and be treated like a lord or lady for the duration of your stay. The Castle’s friendly staff look forward to waiting on you hand and foot to ensure your stay is one
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l’Ecrivain Restaurant, Dublin 2 109a Lower Baggot Street Dublin 2 T: +353 1 6611919 E: enquiries@lecrivain.com www.lecrivain.com Conveniently located in Dublin City Centre South, L’ Ecrivain (est. 1989) serves a sumptuous selection of the freshest French & Irish Cuisine, Seafood, Steak, Game & Vegetarian dishes. It holds many awards, including a Michelin Star (given each year
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The Shelbourne Hotel Dublin A Renaissance Hotel 27 St.Stephen’s Green Dublin 2 T: + 353 1 6634500 E: rhi.dubbr.dts@renaissancehotels.com www.shelbournedining.ie Celebrating 191 years of history and tradition The Shelbourne is a timeless landmark in the heart of Dublin. Magnificently renovated in 2007 and the largest 5 star hotel in Ireland it overlooks the city’s grandest
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It’s hard to keep up with all the new restaurants that have opened in the past few months. There now appears to be a mood of optimism in the food industry which after a number of very tough and challenging years is welcomed. Restaurant goers are spoilt for choice especially in Dublin but, as someone
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If you were one of the many people on Twitter last week that helped the first episode of “First Dates Ireland” to the top trending spot, then you probably came across the suave Maitre D’ Mateo Saina, who caused quite the stir. The Croatian native has worked in many of Dublin’s top venues, including Dylan
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I loved The Vintage Kitchen on Poolbeg Street so I was excited when I heard that a ‘sister’ restaurant – The Little Kitchen – had opened on Leeson Street, also in Dublin. Part of the charm of The Vintage Kitchen is its eclectic décor and the cluttered, cramped feel of the restaurant where diners are
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I would be lost without the sat-nav on my smartphone. It has successfully guided me to and helped me find the locations of many of the restaurants that I have reviewed around Ireland for The Taste. However on my recent trip to Portarlington I came close to hurling my phone out of the car window
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There is something about Ard Bia at Nimmos that, for me, represents all that is great about Irish food. I have dined there numerous times but find that I am regularly drawn back to it when in Galway. These days all restaurants worth their salt declare a commitment to using local seasonal produce but in
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Picture the scene: the sun is shining on the azure Mediterranean, you and your friends scoot around historic villages without a care, sailing, surfing and visiting art galleries before finally meeting up for a carefree al fresco meal in the warm summer breeze with some great, fuss-free wine. Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? Well this
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From the moment you first delve into Sea Gastronomy – Fish & Shellfish of the North Atlantic you know that you are dealing with a book that has been a labour of love for author and well known Galway Chef Michael O’Meara. Produced in conjunction with Connemara based publishers Artisan House this encyclopaedic book details
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We were in the UK recently for a few days, and noticed the flight price from Edinburgh down to London was only £17 thanks to Ryanair. Did we want to tack on a visit to London onto our Itinerary? Absolutely. Being quite honest, it’d been seven years since I was last in London, and that
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Having never been a fan of Ska music, with it’s chequered suspenders and clean up stroked guitar lines, I’m happy to say that the same cannot be said for the wonderful beers that have been coming out of Ska Brewing over the past few years. Their award winning Decedent IPA is right up there with
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Barcelona has a long-standing reputation as city seen by many as a mini food mecca. The Catalan culture is steeped in a rich history where food is seen as a social activity rather than a necessity. On our recent trip we discovered a vibrant community, with unique architecture in a buzzing city which seems to
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It’s reached that time of your again where Irish clouds begin to dissipate and a pale blue spring sky taunts and jests that we may be in for a Summer after all, only to instantly unleash a volley of hailstones the minute you step outside your front door in the first shorts of the season.
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Dublin’s favourite culinary event, the Taste of Dublin festival, sponsored by Electrolux, returns for another year, flying the flag for the finest chefs and restaurants that bring energy to the city’s dining experiences. Taking place from Thursday 16th to Sunday 19th June, this 4-day event will celebrate the vibrant and diverse Dublin culinary scene, as
The Ardilaun Bistro at Galway’s iconic The Ardilaun Hotel, has launched a new seasonal menu, building on its reputation as one of the leading fine dining and gourmet cuisine destinations in Galway. Nestled on the leafy Taylor’s Hill on the edge of Galway City, The Ardilaun Hotel is one of Galway’s longest standing hotels and
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M&S is launching a delicious new range of Active Health prepared meals, specifically developed to actively reduce cholesterol and keep hearts healthy alongside a balanced diet. Every dish contains oat beta glucan, a type of fibre which is naturally found in oats and helps to reduce cholesterol. Experts recommend 3g of oat beta glucan per
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To celebrate the return of the permanent tsb Ideal Home Show to the RDS Simmonscourt Dublin 4 from 15th- 17th April one lucky reader will win a fantastic range of Bosch kitchen appliances worth over €3000. Bosch are supplying a number of high quality appliances which include: – Bosch Series 8 single oven with Pyrolitic self cleaning
Upon arrival at the Ice House Hotel in Ballina, you are greeted with a wonderful fusion of old and new. Transparent modern glass structures marry the original 19th century building with cool and contemporary additions. The two very distinct interior design styles are woven into an eclectic mix. Together they form the perfect accent to
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St.Patricks weekend in Dublin can often offer up a huge contradiction, tourists flock in their droves and can’t seem to get enough of it, but locals tend to avoid certain parts of the city centre like the plague. With that in mind we decided as we were heading to the annual Irish Beer & Whiskey
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