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Unmissable Catches – 10 of the Best Seafood Restaurants with Coastal Views

I’m not sure there is anything that screams summer as much as a sublime seafood dinner overlooking a rugged coastline, and in Ireland we are spoiled for choice in both departments. The following restaurants all offer the same blend of summer sumptuousness – sheer views across the sea in which your dinner was swimming mere …

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Win a Two Night Stay for 2 with Dinner and Afternoon Tea at The Ferrycarrig Hotel – CLOSED

The Ferrycarrig Hotel is a luxurious four star haven on the banks of the River Slaney, an idyllic location to help you sail away into a world of relaxation in the Sunny South East. One of Wexford’s finest hotels, The Ferrycarrig is beautifully appointed with modern, contemporary decor and is home to a fantastic spa …

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The Proof is in the Pudding – The Rosscarbery Recipes Black Pudding Story

Is it possible to have a Full Irish without black and white pudding? As a huge fan of one of our country’s foremost delicacies, the measure of our national breakfast, for me, is the quality of the pudding and the provenance on the plate. You can travel around Ireland and have a different line up …

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Cooking with Wisdom in the West – Sage Westport Restaurant Review

It’s impossible not to fall in love with Westport with its quaint meandering streets and brightly coloured shop fronts. Westport is also renowned for the quality of its restaurants many of which, given the town’s proximity to the coast, specialise in seafood. One restaurant that I have been meaning to visit for quite a while …

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A Thai Temple to Worship in Ranelagh – Nightmarket Brunch Restaurant Review

Ranelagh is widely considered to be a little foodie gem, and rightfully so – you can indulge in everything from Swiss fondue at Edelweiss and some of the best steaks in the city in Butcher Grill or throw a chicken wing feast in Tribeca. I love living in this little corner of D6, and it …

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Have a Little Midweek Treat with The Little Kitchen’s New Early Bird Menu

The Little Kitchen on Leeson Street is the little sister of the ever popular Vintage Kitchen and has made a name for itself for serving similarly tempting and delicious traditional fare with flair. A popular neighbourhood spot for a casual catch up or cosy brunch, The Little Kitchen has just launched a new early bird …

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Roast Monkfish Recipe with Cod Croquettes and Crab Risotto by Chef Mark Bodie

This impressive seafood dish is composed of a number of delicious elements which could easily be whipped up separately. With a vibrant beetroot and crab risotto and crispy salt cod croquettes, this roast monkfish recipe is as luxurious as it gets and would make a fantastic dinner party main course. Ingredients: Irish Crab & Beetroot …

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Andy Ferreira of Cask in Cork Crowned World Class Irish Bartender of the Year

Andy Ferreira from Cask in Cork was announced the ‘World Class Irish Bartender of the Year 2017’ at this week’s Irish Final which took place in Zozimus Bar, Dublin. Andy will go on to represent Ireland in the World Class Global Final 2017 which will take place in Mexico City this coming September. World Class …

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Lobster, Champagne and Sunshine – BubbleClaws Returns to The Marker Hotel

The arrival of summer brings sunshine (hopefully!) and longer evenings which means extra hours in the day to spend whiling away with friends. The five star Marker Hotel in the heart of the Dublin Docklands has tailored their evening offerings to help you make the most of the longer summer months with the return of …

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Ashford Castle’s Paula Stakelum Crowned Valrhona Pâtisserie Champion 2017

The Valrhona Pâtisserie Championship returned to DIT Cathal Brugha Street last night for the fifth year of the biannual pastry chef competition, with Ashford Castle’s gifted pastry chef Paula Stakelum crowned champion. Paula faced stiff competition against five fellow pastry wizards, Aideen Burke of The Portmarnock Hotel, Alane Lima Santos, Pastry Chef at L’Art Du …

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Chef Sean Smith

Celebrate Lobster Season with a CLIFF Academy Masterclass with Chef Sean Smith

CLIFF Academy, located at Cliff at Lyons, is one of the most scenic cookery schools in Ireland and offers a programme of masterclasses delivered by some of the most talented chefs in the country. Following on from a sold out masterclass with CliffHouse Executive Chef Martijn Kajuiter last month, June will see seafood masterchef Sean …

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The Lucky Winners of the National Dairy Council ‘Cheese Up Your Life’ Competition Have Been Announced

Having received a huge volume of entries across two categories, the National Dairy Council has chosen the lucky winners of their ‘Cheese Up Your Life’ Competition, just in time for National Cheese Week from 5th – 9th June 2017. Hanna Mathe, who is studying Culinary Arts at Waterford Institute of Technology, won first prize in …

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The Ultimate Feel Good Lunch – Irish Start Up Serves Up Delicious Dishes and Donations

We all start the week with great intentions but often the Monday blues kick in and the saintly promises are out the window by lunchtime. A new Irish start up could be the answer to this cycle, offering delicious plant-based lunch pots which are more than just an easy, healthy lunch al desko option. Headed …

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House of Peroni Panetti Pizza Dough Recipe by Michael Ryan of Dublin Pizza Company

Michael Ryan, House of Peroni Master of Pizza shares his panetti pizza dough recipe. There’s quite a few processes to it, but these are the nuts and bolts! This dough is as close as you’ll get in your home to the real deal Associazione Verace Pizza Napolitano. There are two fermentation stages and towards the …

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Need to Cool Down? Pick Up a Cold Brew Coffee in these Dublin Cafés Today

While our weather doesn’t always call for switching from piping hot to cold coffee, the slightest hint of sunshine has us reaching for a caffeine fix with a hint of chill. We all love an iced coffee, the sugary sweet, cool and milky treat with a kick, but there is a new chilled character in …

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