We review a lot of amazing food and wine here at TheTaste, but it’s not often we get a chance to share it with one of our most passionate food writer’s Niamh Mannion and our Wine Expert Suzi Redmond. So where better for the two worlds to collide than one of Dublin’s finest, Dax Restaurant, […]
Dax Restaurant Review – Off Duty Night for The TasteTeam Read More »
Waterford has built a reputation as one of the country’s most progressive food producing counties. From farmers and growers, to restaurateurs, small producers and market leaders, all have put the Waterford stamp firmly on the international food landscape. Waterford Harvest Festival is a showcase for great people and their great food. The 7th Waterford Harvest
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Cast and Crew, the most recent venture from Niall McKenna, the man behind the James Street South restaurant group in Belfast, had just introduced BBQ Friday’s – helping you end each month in sizzling style. Taking place on the last Friday of each month, Cast & Crew’s BBQ Friday’s will see the restaurant fire up the
Sizzling get togethers the First Port of Call Every Friday at Cast and Crew Belfast Read More »
There are times when life can be hectic trying to keep on top of the many commitments and responsibilities that we all have. Every-so-often I think that it is important to pause, take time to relax and do something that is enjoyable and also a little self-indulgent. In my opinion, there is no better way
Ashford Castle Afternoon Tea Review by Niamh Mannion Read More »
It’s been a while since I have had the pleasure of enjoying afternoon tea at Killashee House Hotel, but having visited again recently, let me just say I won’t be leaving it as long before I visit again. The food continues to be excellent, but it’s the other changes that have taken place since my
Afternoon Tea at Killashee House Hotel Review by Fiona Dillon Read More »
Congratulations to Dominic Armstrong of The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Belfast for getting through to the final of the Hennessy 250 competition, see his recipe below. Ingrediants for Fontenoys Epilogue 40ml – Maraschino Cherry Infused Hennessy VS 20ml – Peach Liqueur (De Kuyper Peachtree or Home made using Absolut as the neutral spirit) 10ml – Chocolate Syrup
We have a sneek peak at one of our favourite restaurant’s Marcels new home at No.13 Merrion Row, Dublin 2. Now located in the heart of the city centre, the new look Marcels has been revealed. Fully open for business 7 days a weekend and now incorporating a traditional bar, with European influenced dishes within
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Dublin’s newest social destination Suesey Street celebrated its official opening recently. Located on the corner of Fitzwilliam Place, the venue offers an informal approach to drinking and dining. The outdoor terrace was the place to be as a stylish crowd made the most of the balmy weather. Ice cold beer and summer cocktails were the
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The Taste of Cavan kicks off this weekend 7th and 8th August 2015, no matter what the weather brings this year’s venue in Cavan Equestrian Centre has it covered! Following on from the success of the 2014 event, where 35,000 visitors, food lovers and families enjoyed two days of demonstrations, exhibitions and the best of
Get a Taste of Cavan this Weekend Read More »
Having grown up not too far from Glasnevin hill, the building that houses The Washerwoman is a bit of an institution in the local area and has had many different guises over the years. Dating back to 1700 there was no doubt that seeing this delightful building lying vacant for over a year was not
King of the Hill – The Washerwoman Restaurant Read More »
While spending time in Waterford last week for our 24 Hours feature we had the pleasure of staying in one of Waterford city’s most historical houses. The Athenaeum House Hotel is situated overlooking the River Suir on the other side of the city’s quays, less than 10 minutes drive from the heart of the city
A Jewel in Waterford’s Crown – Zak’s Restaurant at Athenaeum House Hotel Read More »
Serves 4 Ingredients – 2 medium size pork fillets (450/500g each) – Marinade Ingredients – 4 table spoon of hoisin sauce – 2 table spoon of soya sauce – 2 teaspoon of sesame seeds – 1 tea spoon of freshly grated ginger – 1 teaspoon of freshly grated lemon grass – 1 crushed clove of
Hoisin Pork fillet and Thai Style Vegetable Salad by Clement Pavie with wine pairing Read More »
For me, food is very much about fostering a sense of community and taking the time to sit down and eat with friends and family. As such, I seldom choose to dine alone and rarely do so, much preferring the air of conviviality which comes from eating good food in relaxed circumstances with those closest
First Port of Call – An Port Mór Restaurant Review by Niamh Mannion Read More »
This amazing looking dish will have people quite impressed at the dinner table. It looks so stunning, almost Michelin Star quality food but super easy and quick to prepare. This is a “Warm Black Rice Salad“, absolutely gorgeous and delicious. Black rice is extremely nutritious. An ancient gluten free grain with impressive health benefits. So
Warm Black Rice Salad Recipe by My Nutrition with wine pairing Read More »
On the hottest days, nothing sounds more appealing than an icy-cold popsicle. A warm-weather favourite of grown-ups and little ones alike Below is a super fast and beautiful recipe for a raspberry ripple, frozen yoghurt popsicle. If your not a huge raspberry fan, don’t fret! Fresh seasonal fruit is in abundance this time of year
Raspberry Ripple Frozen Yoghurt Popsicles Recipe by Shane Smith Read More »
For those of you who have wandered down Dawson St. or Nassau St. in the last few weeks you may have noticed that it now resembles a building site from the on going Luas works. How this is not affecting the venues surrounding here is beyond belief. As we navigated between the roadworks we eventually
Bringing Home the Bacon – The Pig’s Ear Restaurant Review Read More »
Bordeaux Blends are usually taken to mean a red wine based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, sometimes containing amounts of the other Bordeaux black grapes Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Carmenère or Malbec . Why this blend in Bordeaux? The maritime climate means that each vintage is unpredictable, so having grapes that ripen at different times
Cabernet Blends from Bordeaux and Beyond by FranklyWines Read More »
This “Climb the Vine” series will junk the jargon, pooh-pooh pomposity and snub its nose at snobbery. If you have a question you would like answering or an area you would like explaining, just ask me on twitter @frankstero and I will endeavour to include it in future. Thanks to Janice Dunne @MrsBeerSnob and a
“Climb the Vine” with Frankly Wines Weekly Wine Knowledge Read More »
Set in a beautiful landscape of rolling hills and picturesque lakes, Blacklion is a tiny village in County Cavan close to the Fermanagh border and is home to the extraordinarily popular MacNean House & Restaurant owned by Neven Maguire – chef, cookery book author, television host and champion of Irish food and producers. In 2014
Neven Maguire Cookery School Review by Niamh Mannion Read More »
Connemara’s Independent Brewing Company have brought out a Summer Ale. As have N17, they’re fierce optimistic west of the Shannon and fair play to them! I enjoyed a couple of bottles of the Independent Summer Ale over the weekend. The beer is hopped with Magnum, Citra, Amarillo and Cascade hops, but not aggressively. It’s a
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We all know how the biblical tale goes, the struggle of the small warrior, David, versus the giant established warrior, Goliath. A struggle that on the looks of it is a slam dunk for Goliath. Only for that young upstart to defeat the Giant. Why am I talking about biblical tales? This is the most
David & Goliath – Is Big Beer Afraid of Small Beer? by IrishBeerSnob Read More »
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