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Kevin Thornton Bauknecht Cooking Demonstration in Arnotts with Social Gallery

On Saturday, April 16th, Michelin starred chef Kevin Thornton, preformed a seasonal cooking demonstration, in association with Bauknecht, for over 100 lucky guests, press and influencers in Arnotts, Dublin. Monica Reade from Image Interiors & Living and Eoin Higgins from CARA Magazine were in attendance along with online influencers such as Rory Carrick from Eat […]

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Gary Hollywood, Irish Aeropress Champion

Bewley’s Barista crowned Irish Aeropress Champion

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Bewley’s Barista Gary Hollywood has been crowned the Irish Aeropress Champion, beating off tough competition from 24 other top baristas from across the country at the Irish Aeropress Championships. Gary will now go on to represent Ireland at the World Aeropress Championships which will also be held in Dublin this June. The final round saw

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New M&S Pizza Range Just Launched – all under 470 calories

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

M&S pizza range was developed to offer you authentic pizzas which are all under 470 calories, including tasty flavours such as Prosciutto Crudo & Fig – a delicious combination of Italian semi-dried figs, Parmigianno Reggiano and a drizzle of balsamic dressing. The pizzas are made from a slow rising sourdough which is hand-stretched to be ultra

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Tickets go on Sale for The House of Peroni’s Exclusive Italian Event Series

Events, Small Bites / Erica Bracken

This May, The House of Peroni will open its doors in Dublin for the very first time, with a two-week residency showcasing the best of contemporary Italian food, drink and design at 1 Dame Lane, Dublin 2, from Thursday, 19th to Saturday, 21st May and from Wednesday, 25th to Saturday, 28th May. Inspired by Amare

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Vienna Food & Drink Travel Guide

Europe, Features / Erica Bracken

Vienna has it all. The former home of Freud has richly stocked museums, and vast and varied galleries, and, apparently, still remains the playground of international spies. The city is a hub that blends so many cultural influences together, and as a result the range of cuisine on offer is huge. Despite this melting pot

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Win tickets to the special preview screening of ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS & a ‘Wonderland Afternoon Tea’ at the Shelbourne Hotel – Closed

Competitions / Erica Bracken

It’s Competition Time at The Shelbourne Hotel! Inspired by the release of ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS the talented pastry team at The Shelbourne Hotel have been busy creating a very special ‘Wonderland Afternoon Tea’ taking some of the iconic images from the Alice books and transformed them into elegant and entertaining sweet treats for

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See Kevin Thornton Cook Live at Arnotts

Events, News / Erica Bracken

On Saturday 16th April from 12-1pm, Michelin starred chef Kevin Thornton will perform a live seasonal surprise cookery demonstration, in association with Bauknecht, for over 150 lucky guests in Arnotts newly refurbished Kitchenware department, as part of their Home and Furniture Event. Guests will enjoy a demonstration of various culinary delights made by Kevin Thornton, as

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Cork’s English Market Looking for Applicants for New Start Up Stall

News / Erica Bracken

Cork’s English Market is giving local food-based business start-ups the opportunity to trade in Ireland’s oldest and best food market. A rare chance for small food businesses to test the market, literally! Starting this Summer the English Market is launching The Start Up Stall, giving successful applicants the chance use of the newly refurbished stall

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Freshii Opens Second Dublin Location on Mespil Road

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Freshii – the health-casual, fresh food concept – has opened its second location in Ireland, to keeping locals in the Dublin 4 area energized with its new store at 73 Mespil Road. The restaurant offers takeaway, sit-in and patio seating. The new Mespil Road location is the second Freshii restaurant in Ireland, with their flagship

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RTÉ’s Bláthnaid Treacy to judge Bollinger Best Dressed Lady Competition at the Punchestown Festival

Events, Small Bites / Erica Bracken

RTE and 2FM presenter Bláthnaid Treacy has been announced as a judge for the Bollinger Best Dressed Lady Competition at Punchestown which commences on Tuesday 26th of April at the Kildare venue. Bláthnaid is the first of four judges to be announced which are being kept tightly under wraps by organisers. Most racegoers will recognise

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Win Tickets to the Italian Feast at The House of Peroni Pop-Up on Dame Lane – CLOSED

Competitions / Erica Bracken

Peroni Nastro Azzurro is offering one lucky person the chance to win a pair of tickets to the sold-out Italian Feast at The House of Peroni on Saturday, 21st May at 7pm, on 1 Dame Lane, Dublin 2. Created by Michelin-starred chefs, Ross Lewis and Luciano Tona of Osteria Lucio, the five-course ‘feasting’ menu is

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The Cono Sur Chef Challenge 2016 Launches

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

The Cono Sur Chef Challenge 2016 is inviting chefs across Ireland to submit an original recipe for a chance to win a first class gourmet trip to Paris Starting Monday 11th April, Cono Sur and Pallas Foods are inviting all chefs in the Republic of Ireland to submit an original recipe that complements the prestigious

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Celebrate International Toasted Cheese Sandwich Day with Dublin Cheese

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

International Grilled Cheese (aka Toasted Cheese) Sandwich Day takes place tomorrow, Tuesday 12th April. A survey conducted by Dubliner Cheese to celebrate the occasion shows that a toasted cheese special along with a cuppa tea tops the poll as Ireland’s favourite! The study proves that as nation we have a serious love affair with the

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Win an Overnight Stay with Dinner at Castle Durrow Country House Hotel – Closed

Competitions / Erica Bracken

Castle Durrow Hotel, is now one of Ireland’s most luxurious Irish Country House Hotels and is located just one hour from Dublin, in the midlands of Ireland, adjoining the quaint village of Durrow, County Laois. Built by Captain William Flower in 1716, Castle Durrow Country House Hotel has been completely restored and decorated by Peter

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Bali Food & Drink Travel Guide

Asia & Beyond, Features / Erica Bracken

Travelling abroad and eating quality food is hard enough when you have to think about budget, let alone when you’re a backpacker. Bali is the perfect destination to allow you to indulge your taste buds and eat quality food, whether you are on backpacker’s budget, or a billionaire’s. Bali is sensory overload in the best

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Chef John Relihan Opens First Irish Restaurant in Cork City Centre called Holy Smoke

News, Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Young Munster chef and renowned Pitmaster, John Relihan, has been lured back to Ireland to open his first Irish restaurant in Cork city centre called Holy Smoke. The 88 seater, a BBQ smokehouse restaurant, is based in the Mardyke Complex, with its own entrance on little Hanover Street. The restaurant opened for business over the

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From West Tipperary to West Coast USA – Chef Stuart O’Keeffe

Interviews / Erica Bracken

Six may be the magic number in chef Stuart O’Keeffe‘s new book ‘The Quick Six Fix’, but it was in just seven minutes that he sold a record breaking 10,000 copies on home shopping network QVC, making this Irish chef in America an overnight sensation and a number one bestseller on Amazon the day before his

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The Food Flight is Taking RTÉ’s The Taste of Success Global

News / Erica Bracken

The search is on for the next batch of innovative food entrepreneurs. RTÉ’s The Taste of Success is back and this year the show is going global with ‘The Food Flight’. This year RTÉ and The Taste of Success sponsors Lidl Ireland are casting the net as wide as possible by launching a new way to

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Avocado Pop Up Restaurant Coming to London with Five Course Avo Menu

Events, Small Bites / Erica Bracken

If you still are not sick of seeing avocado toast on your Instagram feed then the restaurant of your dreams is popping up in London. The restaurant will host the first of it’s kind ‘Avo-Brunch Pop-Up‘, celebrating the brilliance of the superfood favourite with a 5 course avocado inspired brunch menu for guests to experience. If you thought

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Coeliac Society of Ireland Gluten Free Instore Events with SuperValu

Events, Small Bites / Erica Bracken

The Coeliac Society of Ireland and SuperValu are hosting a series of instore evening events from Tuesday 12th April to Tuesday 19th April. The events are to raise awareness for the work of the Coeliac Society and to showcase the instore Health and Wellbeing aisles within selected SuperValu stores. The evenings will be supported by

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Saba To Go Celebrates Thai New Year with a €15,000 Voucher Giveaway

News, Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Saba To Go has announced a €15,000 voucher giveaway to celebrate Thai New Year. From Monday 11th April to Sunday 17th April Saba To Go Rathmines and Windy Arbour will be giving away vouchers from the value of €5 up to a whopping €250 and ringing in ‘Songkran’, also known as Thai New Year. Songkran

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