Since its launch over 8 years ago, The Gloss Wine Dinner Series at The Merrion has been a sensational success. The wine dinners are relaxed, yet beautifully orchestrated events which provide a great atmosphere for this not to be missed event for foodies and wine lovers. On October 7th discover a line-up of exceptional wines […]
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The search was on for Ireland’s Ultimate Martini last month when luxury vodka elit™ by Stolichnaya® invited Ireland’s mixologists to invent their own unique cocktail. Entry was via social media, where hopefuls posted a picture of their creation along with the hashtag #elitMartiniIrl, the cocktail’s name, and also its key ingredients. Finalists were then invited
Darren Geraghty of the Candlelight Bar Creates Ireland’s Ultimate Martini Read More »
Kilkenny will host its annual Savour Kilkenny Food Festival on the Bank Holiday Weekend, October 22nd – 26th on the city’s Parade Plaza. This year highlights include ‘A Taste of Japan’ pop-up with Fiona Uyema; ‘The Happy Pear’ Flynn twins; a festival debut by Mark Moriarty, Best Young Chef in the World 2015; a Chocolate
Savour Kilkenny: Experience the Flavour of this City at their Food Festival Read More »
The shortage of chefs in Ireland has now reached crisis levels and is threatening the hospitality industry. An investment in training is needed urgently. The RAI is calling on the Minister for Education, Jan O’Sullivan to re – establish CERT, the former State Tourism Training Agency. The vast majority of jobs in the hospitality sector
Adrian Cummins of the RAI on the Chef Shortage Read More »
Tequila has had a bad reputation for years. It is associated with blackouts, horrible hangovers and poor decisions. People who drink tequila are usually drunk already, looking to get wasted and/or criminals, bandits and outlaws (if it’s in the movies then it must be true). Preconceptions dealt with, tequila is having a transformative moment. No
It’s Tequila Time – How the Spirit is Becoming Classy Read More »
Every once in a while when I have a great meal in a restaurant or discover my new favourite place for “coffee o’clock” I remember why I love the industry the way that I do. I have been lucky enough to dine and cook in some of the country’s best restaurants so I did not
The Taste Food Heroes – Neven Maguire Read More »
This glazed chicken thighs recipe is made with seven-malt Porter Ale, M&S Brewer’s Paste packs a umami punch. It’s peppery, rich with meaty undertones and makes a great glaze for chicken. Cooked in open pans, the paste is a balanced blend of porcini, roasted garlic, molasses and Porter Ale. Serves 4 Ingredients – 8 chicken
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These paprika candied nuts are dangerously good. Ridiculously delicious and moreish. They are really quick to make, and still impress everyone who eats them! This batch disappeared very quickly with very few people involved in their consumption. These are perfect to nibble before a dinner party, while you’re watching a movie or to bring on
Paprika Candied Nuts Recipe by Bridget Harney Read More »
This simple loaf is a delicious way to use up a punnet of juicy blueberries. It’s quick to make up and the lime really works alongside the blueberries. A cream cheese buttercream is used as a delicious frosting and topped with some more blueberries and lime slices. Ingredients – 175g softened butter, plus extra for
Blueberry & Lime Cream Cheese Loaf Recipe by Karyn Ryan Read More »
This is a beautiful cake for a celebration ideal for a Birthday. It has a few steps but the results make the time spent absolutely worthwhile. If piping is not your thing (like me) practice by piping some roses before you actually pipe them on the cake. Coffee Sponge – 225g very soft butter, plus
Baileys & Coffee Sponge Recipe by Karyn Ryan Read More »
We’re still holding out hope for a few more weeks of sunshine and what better way to enjoy the remaining summer sun than gathering the family round for a BBQ feast! The best way to impress your friends and family is with a little help from award-winning Dublin butcher Michael Collins of The Scarlet Heifer.
Dry Aged Angus Beef Ribs Recipe by The Scarlet Heifer Read More »
Marie Power, aka The Sea Gardener, is a Waterford-based seaweed forager, educator, food producer and author of a cookbook and foraging guide called “The Sea Garden.” She’s is one of the speakers to attend this years’ Waterford Harvest Festival The Sea Gardener launched a range of healthy protein snack bars in 2014 and soon after, a savoury
Spotlight on Seaweed at Waterford Harvest Festival Read More »
September sees the return of Wine Mondays at Hadskis restaurant in Belfast city centre. A great way to get the week off to a lively start, or the perfect end to a long weekend in the northern capital. The weekly events consist of a series of food and wine pairings, taking in the seasons, travelling
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Most people dining in Dún Laoghaire tend to do so when the sun is shining and the harbour offers some striking views. Unfortunately we happened to visit on a wet and windy Wednesday. Taking shelter from the weather we were greeted warmly in Hartley’s, a local institution since it opened in 2007. The bright and
Home is Where the Hartley’s Is – Review Read More »
Saba is delighted to welcome back their Lobsterfest. From Monday 14th through Sunday 27th September, diners can enjoy Kilkeel Harbour’s finest lobster, rope mussels from Roaring Bat, oysters from Carlingford Lough and many more fresh tastes of the sea, all served up Saba style. Get your claws into the delicious lobster inspired specials including Steamed
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Great Irish Beverages are proud to present the second instalment of Dublin Cocktail Fest. Taking place on October 12th – 17th in venues across the city, this will be a cocktail festival with a uniquely Irish twist. All of the venues specially made drinks will contain an Irish spirit or liqueur as their leading ingredient!
Calling All Cocktail Bars! Read More »
Among the wines tasted by the DNS Wine Club recently were these five French fancies: Les Auzines Fleur Blanches Vin de Pays d’Oc 2014 (€14.49, O’Brien’s) 12.5% This unusual wine is a recurring favourite of mine. Made from Grenache Gris with significant ageing in new and older barrels, it has amazing texture and soft stone
Le Tour de France with FranklyWines Read More »
The Good Food Guide celebrates Britain’s best restaurants and the top entries and award-winners in the 2016 Good Food Guide have been revealed today ahead of the launch of its 65th anniversary issue, with Belfast restaurant OX winning the prestigious Editors’ Award for Restaurant of the Year. The Editors’ Awards are a strand of the
OX Wins Prestigious Editors’ Award for Restaurant of the Year Read More »
Here’s two really easy superhero juicing/smoothie recipes: a delish beetroot juice and a green smoothie. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! Ingredients – 4 beetroot-boiled then peeled – 1 large carrot – 1 ½ apples, green or red – half a lemon’s juice – 1 teaspoon of cinnamon – 1 teaspoon of cayenne – 1 teaspoon of grated
Superhero Smoothie Recipes by Carmel Hall Read More »
For culinary enthusiasts, eating great food becomes a gastronomical event simply by adding a great view. This Summer we have all endured some awful food experience envy as people posted jealousy inducing snaps of their holidays. Here is some food destination inspiration for your next trip, our top restaurants with a view. &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater
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Nothing is better for working up an appetite than a day of shopping and what better way to reward yourself for all that hard work than with an exceptional meal. We are very lucky to have some excellent dining options in our shopping centres and cities to satisfy our post spending cravings. L’Officina – Dunne
Shop Til You Drop and Dine at the Top Read More »
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