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Chowder Champion Kieran Doherty

Chowder Champion – Donegal Chef Wins World Chowder Cook-off in USA

There’s many reasons to visit Donegal, an unspoilt environment, richly diverse landscape and some of Ireland’s longest established surfing spots, and now there’s another: the best chowder in the world. On Saturday June 10th Inishowen chef Kieran Doherty took home to Donegal the top gong from the World Chowder Cook-Off in Newport, Rhode Island. The […]

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Enjoy a Day of Al Fresco Fun: Registrations for Street Feast 2017 Now Open

Top 4 Food and Drink Events to Savour and Sip to this Weekend, June 10th-11th

The weekend is here and with it the food and drink rituals we’ve been waiting all week to savour. But in between brunch, your weekly takeaway, and drinks with friends there are a host of foodie events that will satisfy every craving. Here are our picks of the four best food and drink events this

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Boyne Valley Food Series

Families and Food Enthusiasts Set for Midsummer Magic at the Boyne Valley Food Series

An enchanting time in Ireland’s Ancient East, Boyne Valley Food Series is tapping into the magic of midsummer with a line-up of events in June that have a special appeal for families and food enthusiasts. The Boyne Valley was crowned a Foodie Destination in 2016 and A Taste of Ireland’s Ancient East, which is part

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Clontarf Castle Hotel

Bring Some Style to Your Summer Cookout with a Gourmet Barbeque at Clontarf Castle Hotel

If your idea of a barbeque strictly involves a back garden, overdone burgers and less than proficient pitmasters then Clontarf Castle Hotel is about to change all that with their Gourmet Barbeques. Instead think delicious dishes prepared by Executive Head Chef Stuart Heeney and dining on the stylish Terrace that’s set against the backdrop of

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Best Ice Cream Parlours

Ireland’s Hottest Scoops – 15 of Ireland’s Best Ice Cream Parlours

In 2015 The New York Times ran a story titled ‘In Ireland, Milk Chocolate Reigns’ And while as the title suggests there was a focus on our home grown chocolatiers, praise was equally lauded upon the source of our decadent dairy: the 1.1 million grass-fed cows in Ireland. Though perhaps it’s time the American periodical

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Chocolate Coffee

The People’s Republic of Caffeine – Six of the Best Cafes in Cork City

The second city’s coffee scene has been building momentum in the last few years-now there’s no excuse not to find yourself a great cup of joe when you’re Leeside. The Rebel City even has its own Indie coffee festival in January, with cupping workshops, meet-the-roaster events and live music in some great small cafes around

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Anthony Gray Revive Northwest co-founder on the Sligo Food Trail

“I’ll continue to maintain a strong voice for our members” – What’s Next for Former RAI President Anthony Gray

In recent months the world has been captivated by a number of highly contested presidential campaigns, often watching through their fingers disillusioned and in dismay as divisive characters talked and acted in a scarcely credible manner. These events highlighted the values of humility, integrity and authenticity that we look for in a president, and gave

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Sceal Bakery

Proving Real Bread is the Way Forward – Shane Palmer and Charlotte Leonard Kane of Scéal Bakery

If the only fairytale you know that includes a baking reference is the bread crumb strewn story of Hansel and Gretel, then let me spin you another yarn. Once upon a time two young aspiring chefs met on their very first day of culinary college, and from that moment their paths were intertwined. For the

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Eccles Hotel

The New Team at Eccles Hotel Restoring Ireland’s First Hotel to it’s Former Glory

Just off the lobby of Eccles Hotel in Glengarriff nestled in the quiet nook that is the libary is a chaise longue known as ‘Maureen’s Chair’. Perfectly placed to make the most of both the expansive views straight on to the bay and the warmth emanating from the cast iron ivory fireplace this was the

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Graham Ryan Yamamori

Meet the New Face of Dublin’s Oldest Japanese Restaurant – Graham Ryan, General Manager at Yamamori

Arriving at Yamamori Sushi on Ormond Quay at the tail end of a busy lunch rush straight away I spot new general manager Graham Ryan, in the zone as he deals with a mix of suits from the Four Courts, young professionals from nearby creative industries soaking up the sunshine in the bamboo garden and families stopping in to

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Visiting Machu Picchu? Here's Where to Eat in Cusco City, the Capital of the Inca Empire

Visiting Machu Picchu? Here’s Where to Eat in Cusco City, the Capital of the Inca Empire

Peru is a country rich in history, culture, natural beauty and a vibrant culinary scene. Originally the capital city, Cusco is a hive of activity with the hustle and bustle of daily markets, tourists and locals dressed in vibrant traditional dress set amidst a chaotic local traffic system. Located at over 3,000m above sea level

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Eggs Benedict Le Plancha

Mixing Things Up in Monkstown – Le Plancha Introduces New Head Chef and Weekend Brunch

Formerly Blackrock’s favourite neighborhood bistro, Le Plancha has been settled in its new home in Monkstown only since last September, but owners Andrew Lawlor and Eimear Brannelly are continuing to keep things fresh by adding a new head chef to the team and introducing weekend brunch. Taking over the stoves is chef Paul Regan, who

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Lemon Cheesecake Recipe 3

Healthy No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Recipe by Peachy Palate

A light lemony zingy fresh cheesecake recipe with a crunchy crispy no bake base. Healthy cheesecake perfection. Serves 10 Ingredients: Base – 140g (1.5 cups) Cashew Coconut Goji Berry Quinoa Crunch – 1/4 cup (60g) coconut oil melted – 2 tbsp (40g) honey Filling – 110g (1/2 cup) honey – 2 tubs (500g) quark –

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Rachel's Front

Elevating Traditional Irish Food to New Heights – Rachel’s Cork Review

The media buzz around the opening of Rachel Allen’s first ever restaurant venture, Rachel’s, in Cork City could not have been missed. For many, it came as a surprise. Why Cork and not Dublin? For others, it was seen as a boon for Cork; a vote of confidence in the City’s voracious dining out scene.

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Vegan Pea Protein Buckwheat Pancakes Recipe

The Perfect Vegan Pancakes Recipe by Peachy Palate

Not only is this pancakes recipe dairy and egg free, but it’s also gluten free! Beautifully thick, doughy and fluffy, they are the protein pancakes that dreams are made of. Serves – 1 -2 (5- 6 thick pancakes) Ingredients 60g (½ cup) buckwheat flour 10g (1 tbsp) rice flour 7g (1 tbsp) arrowroot flour 20g

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Legit Coffee Co

Where Hipster Meets Howya – Legit Coffee Co. Review

Just minutes away from Dublin’s city centre, you’ll find the Liberties. Here history and character meets innovation and opportunities, as old inner city Dublin converges with new media and tech hubs and some of Dublin’s top visitor attractions. Taking a turn off Thomas Street, at the stalls selling value size washing detergents and catering boxes

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Yeos Satay Sauce

Asia Market Announces Tastings and Giveaways that will Satay-sfy Your Asian Food Cravings

If the melting pot of flavours that is South East Asian food melts your heart then you’ll want to put a note in your diary about the upcoming demos, tastings and giveaways at Asia Market, the Asian food mecca on Drury Street, and Duck, their sister restaurant around the corner on Fade Street. Asia Market

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Good Things Cafe

Good News for Good Things Café as it’s Named Bord Bia Just Ask Restaurant of the Month

After 13 years in Durrus, food aficionado and owner Carmel Somers recently brought a taste of the good life to Skibbereen opening ‘Good Things @ Dillon’s Corner‘. Now, the much-loved cafe has been awarded Just Ask Restaurant of the Month for June. Currently in its eighth year, Bord Bia’s Just Ask campaign has been wholeheartedly

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