At last week’s inaugural Killarney Beerfest James Brown’s Chocolate Orange Stout was chosen as the Best Beer in Ireland. I tried this beer earlier in the year and frankly I was underwhelmed. The always well informed Wayne Dunne aka The Irish Beer Snob told me that the recipe had been tweaked for the second and […]
James Brown’s Funky Award Winner by Simon Broderick Read More »
Sitting in the office last Tuesday one of many twitter notifications popped up on screen, this one however caught my attention, another foodie friend had shared an image of their lunch from Asador the previous day. I say lunch but mini feast would be more appropriate! A phone call later and lunch was on, a
A Barbecue with a Big Difference – Asador Restaurant Dublin Read More »
Shane Smith shares one of his favourite recipes, showcasing how versatile Irish strawberries can be. A delicious treat which is sure to impress all dessert lovers and keep the little ones happy for the summer months ahead. Makes 1×10” Tart Pastry – 230g plain flour – 2 tablespoons icing sugar – 100g butter diced and
Irish Strawberry Tart with Mascarpone and Pistachios Recipe by Shane Smith Read More »
When you walk under the archway into the chic courtyard at Marco Pierre White in Donnybrook it is hard to believe that this once housed a humble green grocers. This deceivingly large space is quite the surprise. We decided as it was such a beautiful evening we would take advantage of the recently added heated terrace and enjoy
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If you ask most people, taxi drivers included, where Stephens Lane is you can often be met with a blank stare. Tucked away in a hidden enclave behind Dublin’s Mount Street you will find one of the city’s longest running restaurants. Writing this review it is hard to believe Dobbins Restaurant is in business over
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Somebody should have warned me… In retrospect, it might not have been the best idea to arrive ravenously hungry to brunch in San Lorenzo’s on Dublin’s South Great George’s Street. My eyes were bigger than my stomach and fuelled by hunger, I may have over-estimated the amount I could eat. They don’t call this the #BrunchofChampions
Still Brunch of Champions? San Lorenzo’s Review by Niamh Mannion Read More »
Bodegas Torres – Ireland’s favourite Spanish wine brand (Nielsen) and twice voted the World’s Most Admired Wine Brand by Drinks International – recorded another landmark win in its esteemed history last week when its Reserva Real 2010 took home the top honours in the Decanter World Wine Awards 2015. Reserva Real won the International Trophy
Reserva Real by Bodegas Torres wins at Decanter Awards 2015 Read More »
With Independence Day looming now is a great time to try a few American beers. Here are three of my favourites: Founder’s All Day IPA is available in Ireland for about two years now and if you haven’t tasted it yet you’re missing out. It’s fresh fruity hop aroma brings me peaches and mango grove.
Red, White and Brew – Beers to Try for 4th of July by Simon Broderick Read More »
A light fragrant orange sponge speckled with toasted poppy seeds, layered with a delicious coconut orange cream, fresh strawberries and blueberries. Cake Ingredients – 250g self-raising flour – 250g unsalted butter – 250g golden caster sugar – 4 large eggs – zest of 1 unwaxed orange – 3 tbsp of poppy seeds Method 1. Preheat
Summer Orange and Poppy Seed Cake Recipe by Cat Lawlor Read More »
Loam in Galway has been on my foodie bucket list for a while so I was delighted to finally get the opportunity to visit recently. Located off Eyre Square in a rather anonymous looking building, this restaurant cum wine bar has a spacious, modern feel inside which reflects the style of the food perfectly. Diners
A Love Affair with Loam by Niamh Mannion Read More »
Those who have read our 24 hours in Galway article may have noticed The Gaslight mentioned as an excellent lunch recommendation, so good in fact on our recent trip to Galway we decided to have dinner here. As we were staying in the Hotel Meyrick we didn’t have far to go. More often than not hotel restaurants
A Shining Light – Gaslight at The Meyrick Review Read More »
Soak up the best of this summer’s atmosphere with delicious Belvedere Vodka cocktails –the perfect aperitif for any summer soiree. Creating fresh, seasonal and contemporary cocktail recipes using 100% natural ingredients and completely free from additives, Belvedere Vodka has a refreshing tipple to tempt any taste-bud. Summertime favourites include the Belvedere vodka mojito, Belvedere poolside
Shake Things up this Summer with these Refreshing Belvedere Vodka Cocktail Recipes Read More »
I’ve been enjoying my crop of first early potatoes lately, and a first taste of a variety called Sarpo Mira, bred in Hungary and said to be exceptionally resistant to blight. Well, so far so good. Not a sign of the dreaded disease; and I can report that they taste good, too, with a moderately
Stand by your Spud by Tom Doorley Read More »
Stephen’s Green is generally a pretty reliable spot for good food. Many of the restaurant’s housed here are there ten years plus, no mean feat, especially considering how tough the last few years have been on this industry. They all have one thing is common – consistency. Us Irish are renowned for going back to
A Taste of Naples in Dublin – Il Posto Review Read More »
Inspired by Jamie Oliver’s passion and love for the Italian way of life, Jamie’s Italian allows us a furtive glimpse into the mother of all European Latin Cuisines. The Cuisine of Italy is a reflection of this wonderful country of sapphire blue skies,land of the rolling hills, the ever winding roads with their tall elongated cypress trees, terraced
What’s not to love…Jamie’s Italian Read More »
Last month we did a review of Restaurant 1900 on Harcourt Street, recommending our readers to check it out, as it was a generous Taste we highly recommend. If you would like to read our full review then click here. We are delighted to have a 3 course dinner for 2 people plus a bottle
THE CONO SUR BLOGGER CHALLENGE RETURNS! CONO SUR INVITES IRELAND’S FOOD & LIFESTYLE BLOGGERS TO SUBMIT AN ORIGINAL RECIPE TO WIN A TRIP FOR TWO TO CHILE RECIPES ARE TO PAIR UP WITH CONO SUR’S SINGLE VINEYARD SAUVIGNON BLANC, PINOT NOIR OR RIESLING Last year Cono Sur, one of Ireland’s leading Chilean wine brands, launched its inaugural search to find
Win a trip to Chile with Cono Sur Food & Lifestyle Blogging Challenge – CLOSED Read More »
Eat Waterford is a new guide which puts the spotlight on the city as an exciting food tourism destination. It offers locals and visitors alike a comprehensive insight into the world class dining experience available in the city and surrounds. The informative guide provides details such as theme, price range, menu options, and accessibility on
Waterford on a Plate – Eat Waterford Read More »
Food for Life! is the theme of this year’s Theatre of Food, one of many favourite areas at Electric Picnic Music & Arts Festival in Stradbally this September. The dedicated food area serves as homage to all things gastronomic with a host of activities including food demos (including those to beat a hangover), wine tasting,
Food for Life! at Theatre of Food at Electric Picnic Read More »
Clearly 2015 is the year for Irish food. Last night in Milan, after an exciting full day of competition and a Grand Final event, young Irish chef Mark Moriarty representing the Ireland-UK region was crowned the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015. He reached the top with Celeriac Baked in Barley and Fermented Hay, Cured and Smoked
Mark Moriarty from Ireland is the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015 Read More »
This year, for the first time, the Irish Food Writers’ Guild is presenting a Social Responsibility Award. This will run parallel to its annual IFWG Food Awards, which have been in existence since 1993 and are presented in the spring of every year. The new annual Social Responsibility Award will be given to an individual,
Irish Food Guild Announces New Social Responsibility Award Read More »
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