I’m delighted that despite all various levels of lockdown, I can still support old favourites and even get around to ticking off restaurants that have long been on my list of must tries. It...
One winter in Manhattan my partner and I did what one does in Manhattan: we mooched and we nibbled. We breathed in the sights of the city, battling the biting chill, and we ate...
Everyone has their favourite part of the Christmas meal, and for many it’s the stuffing. The practical shape of this clever stuffing roll recipe means it takes up very little space in the oven,...
In the hunt for a silver lining in these strangest of times, I’ve come up with one thing the pandemic has made me feel grateful for: falling in love with my own city again,...
In a time of great uncertainty, I know at least two things to be true. Good food can ease many woes, and I don’t want my woes to include the closure of some of...
I’m really glad Fade Street have added an order online function to their Fade at Home offering, as I feel the staff knew me personally from the sheer volume of phone orders I placed...
While I’ve always looked forward to getting out for dinner, having a delicious weekend treat to anticipate has become utterly essential for my wellbeing as a food lover since restaurants began to reopen after...
The Tannery in Dungarvan, County Waterford, has gained a reputation as one of Ireland’s finest restaurants. With Chef Proprietor Paul Flynn at the helm alongside his wife Máire, The Tannery has been welcoming diners...
Is there anything better than a lazy weekend where the only decision you have to make is what kind of cake to bake? Baking offers all sorts of therapeutic benefits beyond the obvious spoon-licking...
With an ethos of “keep it simple, stupid”, Chef Wade Murphy has given the kiss of life to the picturesque village of Adare’s dining scene. As Chef Proprietor of 1826, he has brought a...
Ice, if not the most important, is definitely in the top three of the most important discoveries for the modern cocktail. Refrigeration changed the world of cocktails, and of cooking, and modern bartenders and...
This ham and fontina strudel recipe is a quick and easy puff pastry sandwich that is perfect for brunch or for an aperitivo. Serves 6 Ingredients: – 300g ready-made frozen puff pastry, defrosted and...
Can’t decide between a creamy cheesecake and a cloud-like pavlova to make the most of your summer strawberries? Have your (cheese) cake and eat it with my crave-worthy hybrid – this mini strawberry cheesecake...
Kevin Thornton has had a career that is enviable by any standards. Stories from his “long stage” with Paul Bocuse would make a book, let alone a chapter in the story of his career....
Black pudding, morcilla or boudin noir – we love it all. This black pudding on toast recipe is great part of a tapas feast or it makes a great starter or tasty brunch. Spanish...
Consider yourself a BBQ aficionado and the host with the most when it comes to cooking on coals? Get ready to outdo yourself, shake things up and expand your repertoire with our guide to...
It’s funny how three magical little words can put a smile on someone’s face, no matter how hard their day has been…want ice cream? The cool and creamy treat that can defeat all ills,...
May signals the last leaps of spring or the early throes of summer, depending on your perspective. Either way, it is a month of delicious seasonal bounty, from the natural choice of Spring lamb...
January has kicked off with a bang for Irish restaurants, and not in a good way. The dust had scarcely settled from the New Year fireworks display when the news of the closure of...
Is it worth getting a taxi? Designated dining trips, from super Circa in Terenure to polished Potager in Skerries, are all subject to this taxi test, all the more difficult to satisfy on a...