There are those who will argue that Michelin has had its day as supreme judge of the good, the bad and the ugly of the restaurant world but the stark reality is that the award of a Michelin star attracts customers through the doors and for many it still serves a purpose in assessing the […]
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Appearances can be deceptive and at first glance, the small stone building perched on the edge of a packed car park in the bustling seaside town of Bangor in County Down looks like the least likely place to find the first restaurant in Northern Ireland to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Restaurants
All Ship-Shape and in Good Order at The Boat House Read More »
Nostalgia is a powerful thing. They say that as you get older you tend to revisit the past more often and that you are able to remember things that happened years ago with sparkling clarity. I have certainly found this to be true and whilst I struggle to recall things that I did a couple
A Trip Down Memory Lane at The Idle Wall Read More »
For me, there could be no better way to spend a week than learning all about the magical art of patisserie at one of Ireland’s top cookery schools. It’s a glorious sunny Monday morning at the end of May and I have just arrived at Lynda Booth’s Dublin Cookery School where, over the course of
Patisserie Perfection at the Dublin Cookery School Read More »
If asked to name an Italian wine, most people will say “Chianti“. Apart from aficionados, few know that there are lots of different types of wine which carry the Chianti name – and what the differences mean. Broadly, Chianti wines are predominantly Sangiovese based and are made in Tuscany. The original heartland between Florence (Firenze)
They Call Me Chianti – Rocca delle Macìe Read More »
Just when you thought afternoon tea couldn’t get any better, The Westin Hotel has unveiled a brand new offering. Based on the success of their Most Peculiar Afternoon Tea, the team wanted to create a really special experience for groups to enjoy. The result is the Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea, a bespoke three tiered experience
Journey to Wonderland with Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea at The Westin Read More »
Gareth Mullins is a very proud chef right now. The Brasserie at The Marker Hotel was awarded the Best Hotel Restaurant in Dublin at the Irish Restaurant Awards last month but the accolade is not as important to Gareth as the recognition it gives his team. “It’s nice to win awards, it’s not why we
Bringing Balance to The Brasserie – Gareth Mullins of The Marker Hotel Read More »
John Healy is a busy man; busier than you might expect someone to be after two heart attacks and a transplant. This is clearly not a man who is going to sit around and take it easy, everything he does is infused with a sense of energetic urgency, like he has a limited time frame
Master of the Old School – John Healy on Service and Suesey Street Read More »
It’s an overcast Wednesday and I’m on the rooftop of John Lewis on Oxford Street where I’m due to meet chef Robin Gill. The roof has been transformed into a beautifully preened garden for The Gardening Society: a pop-up restaurant where he is kicking off his one month residency. With two days to go before
The Urban Farmer – An Interview with Chef Robin Gill Read More »
Peploe’s Wine Bistro has become something of an institution on Stephen’s Green thanks to their longevity. Having opened their doors in November 2002, this is one restaurant that has survived every kind of economic climate and culinary trend over the last 13 years. Nestled in the basement of No. 16 on the North side of
Neil Mulholland – Leader of the Pack at Peploe’s Read More »
The stunning building that is home to the Radisson Blu St. Helen’s Hotel is an official national landmark. The house was built in 1750 and the preserved architecture of the rooms is a testament to the effort and care that has gone into maintaining it. The opulent five star hotel plays host to countless weddings
The Italian Job – Giancarlo Anselmi of the Radisson Blu St. Helens Read More »
Food is one of the major factors in deciding where to go on holidays, particularly if you are a culinary connoisseur. For those with a healthy appetite for all things gastronomical, they can probably spent hours day dreaming of all the places they could visit and all the cuisines that await them. With a huge
Off the Beaten Track – Unusual Ideas for Foodie Holidays Read More »
As a Blackrock native, I have always appreciated our proximity to the sea. We are lucky to be surrounded by expanses of water for lots of reasons: the incredible views, walks on the pier and days out at the beach. We are especially spoiled along the Dublin coast with some beautiful seaside villages where we
South Dublin Coastal Village Foodie Trail Read More »
London’s appetite for innovative and eccentric dining experiences is insatiable. Restaurants of every description: pop-ups, cereal cafés and even dining in the dark are available. Trends move so fast that the next ‘new thing’ has its heyday before you’ve managed to score tickets. Despite the transient nature of the food scene, some trends stick and
London’s Cool Underground Restaurant Movement – The Supper Club Dining Trend Read More »
We are blessed in Ireland to have some stunning scenery around us and Tipperary is no exception. On a recent trip to the Rock of Cashel I was moved by the landscape that surrounded it and a real sense of Irish history that the site exudes. At the bottom of the Rock is another stunning
Take Me to Church – Chez Hans Review Read More »
I have a soft spot for M&S Wines, for several reasons. They were founded in Leeds, so as a patriotic Yorkshireman I feel it’s my duty to support them. When I lived in Paris, my local M&S was the only place I could get Aussie wine – which might seem sacrilegious in France, but variety
Spring into Summer with M&S Wines Read More »
Before we get into the bones of the article, there are two important things I need to declare up front: 1. This device costs €299 so it is not a casual purchase! 2. Along with the other writers at the press launch last year, I was given a Coravin (though this review reflects my personal
Coravin – The Holy Grail for Fine Wine Lovers Read More »
Inch House has stood proudly in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary since the early 18th century when John Ryan built it. His lands then were considerably larger than the 300 acre plot that John and Nora Egan purchased in 1985 but after nearly 300 years in the same family, it’s probably not surprising that the Ryans sold
The Proof is in the Pudding – The Inch House Story Read More »
Nestled in an industrial estate on the edge of Portlaoise town you will find Kelly Lou Cakes coffee shop and bakery. It is not the most obvious of locations so I headed there recently to find out exactly why customers are flocking from all over the country, not only to enjoy a cupcake and a
Queen of Cupcakes – The Kelly Lou Cakes Story Read More »
Summer is finally here and with a few days of nice weather ahead of us that means houses all over the country are wheeling dusty grills and BBQs out of sheds and garages. Here are some suggestions to make sure your summer evenings at home are ones to remember for all the right reasons. Be
Grill Heaven – All You Need for the Perfect BBQ Read More »
Watch the second recipe in this collection with Derry Clarke, the Samsung Home Appliances Brand Ambassador. Derry shows us how to achieve restaurant quality beef filet and as usual, it requires an obsessive attention to detail! Beef fillet, carrot and star anise purée, truffled cabbage, onion leaves Carrot Purée – 6 large carrots, peeled and
Fillet of Beef by Derry Clarke with Samsung Home Appliances Read More »
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