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Taste at Rustic

Stairway to Flavour Heaven – Early Taste at Rustic Menu Review

I don’t think Dylan McGrath has ever been accused of lacking in confidence. But, so far in his career the chef has earned the right to his signature swagger: be that through achieving a Michelin star status at Mint, opening Ireland’s first cooking on the stone restaurant, Rustic Stone, or playing the perfect villain in […]

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Francis Brennan the Collection Dunnes Stores

Francis Brennan Unveils New Homeware Collection with Dunnes Stores

Hotelier and RTE star, Francis Brennan has added another string to his bow as designer of his very first homeware range. Teaming up with Dunnes Stores, the Francis Brennan The Collection will hit the shelves of stores around the country on September 29th. Speaking to TheTaste at a preview of the range, Francis (61), who

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Faithlegg

Faithlegg House Hotel Trilogy of Tastes Menu Celebrates Producers from Waterford, Kilkenny & Wexford

Perennially popular The Roseville Rooms at Faithlegg House Hotel, a 2 AA Rosette holder and a proud member of Good Food Ireland have joined forces with producers and suppliers from their sister counties – Kilkenny and Wexford to create a menu that captures a taste of all three counties. Head chef at Faithlegg House Hotel,

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BBC Good Food Show Northern Ireland

First Ever BBC Good Food Show Northern Ireland to Comes to Belfast

Coming to Belfast’s Waterfront Hall from 14-16th October 2016, BBC Good Food Show Northern Ireland promises to be one of the highlights of Northern Ireland’s Year of Food & Drink, and marks the first time that the flagship event will be hosted anywhere in Ireland. And there has never been a more delicious time to

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NCBI Dine in the Dark

National Council for the Blind Challenges Restaurants to Dine in the Dark

Today, September 14th, the National Council for the Blind of Ireland and Neven Maguire launched Dine in the Dark Ireland. Dine in the Dark is a week-long culinary celebration taking place across the country from the 6th to the 13th November. Supported by the Restaurants Association of Ireland, the campaign will see 200 restaurants and

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Lidl Won 46 Award at the 2016 Irish Quality Food & Drink Awards

Lidl Won 46 Award at the 2016 Irish Quality Food & Drink Awards

Lidl Won an impressive 46 awards across a diverse range of products at the 2016 Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards, held at the prestigious Mansion House. The awards which recognise excellence in product development for food and drink producers, retailers and manufacturers across Ireland was hosted on the 8th September, by Ballymaloe celebrity chef

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Piply

New Healthy Meal Delivery Service Piply is Giving Away 100 Free Dinners

A collaboration with the people behind Brother Hubbard and Sister Sadie, Piply is the healthy dinner on-demand service that delivers delicious and nutritious, chef crafted meals to your door within an hour. From today, September 13th, you can get a taste one of their nutritious meals for free! To be in with a chance of

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Lobsterfest Saba

Lobsterfest Returns to Saba this Month

Continuing Saba‘s Ten Year birthday celebrations, Dublin’s award winning Thai and Vietnamese restaurant, is delighted to welcome back Lobsterfest, the annual shellfish shindig. From Tuesday, 13th September until Sunday, 25th September, diners can enjoy exquisite lobster from Kilkeel Harbour or crack into Roaring Water Bay’s delicious rope mussels. The specially prepared menu sees executive chef

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La Giacoma

#SightforHungryEyes – 5 top restaurants, 5 dinners, 1 common goal

Some of Ireland’s most exciting chefs have joined forces to support #SightForHungryEyes, a unique project aimed at raising funds for families affected by Alzheimer disease. Founded by Italian chef Cristina Giacomelli and brought to Ireland by Manuela Spinelli, the project will feature a series of unique fund-raising dinners hosted at five top restaurants and locations

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Michael Flatley Afternoon Tea at The Shelbourne

Afternoon Tea at The Shelbourne Inspired by Michael Flatley’s Works of Art

The impeccable tradition of afternoon tea continues in the Lord Mayor’s Lounge at The Shelbourne, where this most pleasurable of rituals at Dublin’s favourite five-star hotel takes an artistic turn, with the dynamic new Afternoon Tea inspired by the artist Michael Flatley. Beloved and renowned for his talents on stage as a dancer, Lord of

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Fillet of Beef Recipe by Chef Stefan Matz

Fillet of Beef Recipe by Chef Stefan Matz

This fillet of beef recipe, created by Chef Stefan Manz of The Chef’s Table at Delphi Resort, is roasted, pickled and smoked, and then served with creamy mashed potatoes, glazed spring vegetables and roasted button mushrooms. Serves 4 Ingredients: – 900g whole beef fillet from the middle section, fully trimmed For the pickle: – 100 ml water – 25g

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Food Connect Conference to Explore Potential for Food Tourism in Ireland

More than four in five food travellers are satisfied with Ireland’s food offering – this is just one of a number of insights that tourism businesses across the country will hear at Fáilte Ireland‘s first dedicated food tourism conference, Food Connect, which takes place in Tankardstown House, Co. Meath next Monday and Tuesday, 12-13th September.

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Whitefriar Grill

Whitefriar Grill, Dublin 2

Whitefriar Grill is a New York vibe steakhouse in the heart of Dublin city, on Aungier Street. One of the best loved steakhouses in the city, you can indulge in offers like their Ribs n Rump Steak or the newly introduced ‘Whitefriar Grill Cut’s – open every night for dinner from 5pm. From 10.30am at

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El Celler Tapas & Wine Bar, Blackrock

El Celler is the one of the newest addition to the Blackrock’s flourishing dining scene. El Celler offers an authentic Spanish experience, with a selection of traditional tapas and dishes as well as a carefully designed wine list that combines wines from prestigious regions of Spain and other European countries. Mireia Ferrer Canals, originally from

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irish-cocktail-festival by Declan Byrne

Get into Spirit of Things at The Irish Cocktail Festival this October

Last year, Great Irish Beverages produced the second round of Dublin Cocktail Fest – a citywide celebration of cocktails made with Irish Spirits. For 2016, we are taking the festival around the entire island of Ireland to all 32 counties! Irish Cocktail Fest is talking place from October 10th – 15th and any bar, restaurant

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M&S Sandwich

M&S Introduces First Ever Vitamin D Enriched Sandwich on the High Street

As the school holidays come to a close, the days get shorter and autumn arrives the sandwich experts at M&S are helping customers boost their vitamin D intake. From Wednesday 7th September, all M&S pre-packed sliced bread sandwiches will be enriched with vitamin D, providing a minimum of 15% of the daily requirement, making it

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Bread and Baking Month

All You Knead to Know for Northern Ireland’s Bread and Baking Month

September is a wonderful time for lovers of Northern Ireland’s wide and tempting ranges of breads and buns. Not only is this month dedicated to Bread and Baking in the NI Year of Food and Drink 2016 calendar but the latest Great British Bake Off competition has just gotten underway meaning it’s almost impossible to

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Miele Cooking Demonstration at the Miele Experience Centre with Chef Philip Brazil from Sheen Falls Lodge

Top Chef Line Up Announced for Miele Autumn Cooking Demonstration Series

As autumn approaches, Miele are embracing the season with a new and exciting line up for their Autumn Series of cooking demos. Hosted in the 5,000 square foot state of the art Miele Experience Centre, the demos are interactive and entertaining. Attendees can learn new cooking skills and dishes from some of Ireland’s most renowned

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Powerscourt worldtravelawards

Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa crowned Ireland’s Leading Hotel 2016 at the 23rd World Travel Awards

On Sunday, at the World Travel Awards European Gala Ceremony at the Forte Village Resort, Sardinia, Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa was voted Ireland’s Leading Hotel 2016 against very worthy opponents, in an event which welcomed hundreds of hospitality leaders from all around the globe. The other nominees for Ireland’s leading hotel 2016 were the

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Tourism NI

Finest of NI Foods at Celebrated at British Embassy Garden Party

More than 1400 high profile guests will taste some of the finest foods that Northern Ireland has to offer at the British Embassy Summer Garden Party tonight at the Ambassador’s residence in Glencairn, Sandyford. The feast will be laid on by Tourism Northern Ireland for VIPs attending the prestigious annual event hosted by Chargé d’

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