Back in January this year, I began to think about and plan, how to celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary, which was in August this year. We didn’t want to host a party, for various reasons, so a mini-break away somewhere special was on the cards. The Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge was suggested to me

For the last night of our break in Co. Limerick, we had pre-planned to visit Restaurant 1826 Adare. Owned and run by Husband and Wife team, Chef Wade Murphy, (President – Eurotoques Ireland) and Elaine, who renovated the cottage and opened the restaurant in 2013. We first had the pleasure of Wade’s food in 2011

The Irish are renowned for their openness, their adaptability and their willingness to try new things. We like to experiment, and more than ever we’ve got plenty of new choices to sink our teeth into. Sushi restaurants in Dublin are fast gaining popularity. Sure, there’s a few old haunts that have graced our streets for years like

Sundays are perfect for catching up, and what better way to do it than over brunch with friends. With the many cool places for brunch in Dublin, there’s more on offer than traditional Bloody Marys, Bellinis and eggs Hollandaise. We’ve got a thriving brunch scene, with plenty of alternative choices to suit any mood. Here

Dylan McGrath is definitively Ireland’s most well-known chef. We’re fascinated with him: with watching him change from the panic-inducing owner of Mint to the more loveable, if still somewhat intimidating judge on MasterChef. Today he runs two of Dublin’s most popular eateries, Rustic Stone and Fade Street Social, both whose distinct styles stand out in

Ireland’s only two star Michelin restaurant enjoyed its best year ever in 2013, with 2014 shaping up to be even better, according to the manager of Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud. Commenting on recently filed accounts for the Dublin establishment, an upbeat Stephane Robin said that “2013 was excellent at the restaurant and 2014 is even better”.

The Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) has published a report claiming the reduced VAT rat, introduced in July 2011, has created over 31,000 new jobs in the last three years. The report, entitled ‘9% VAT – Food, Tourism & Jobs – Rebuilding Ireland’s Economy’, highlights the positive impact of the current 9% VAT rate, including

The cash pile at Michelin Starred Chapter One restaurant has increased to almost €1m, according to the latest accounts filed. Lindley Ltd, which operates Chapter One on Parnell Sq. in Dublin, has been enjoying positive business in line with other well-known city centre eateries of late who have all seen an increase in business over