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It’s Going to be a Cracking Christmas! You Can Now Buy Gin Christmas Crackers

Christmas crackers are one of those holiday traditions that many insist on carrying on every year, but rarely live up to the hype, usually filled with cheap toys, bad jokes, and party hats. But this year things the tradition is getting a much needed refresh with the creation of Gin Christmas Crackers. Okay, the party […]

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Make Way for the McVegan: McDonald’s is Trialling a Vegan Burger

McDonald’s have come up with countless variations on the classic burger over the years, but their latest might just be their most shocking innovation yet: the “McVegan” Yes you’ve read that correctly, the mega fast food chain, known best for it’s Big Macs and McNuggets, has revealed they are testing a vegan sandwich that includes a

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Holy Smoke Cork Jazz Festival

Steak, Whiskey, and Jazz – This Might Just be the Tastiest Event at Cork’s Taste Jazz Festival

If some of your favourite things in life include Irish whiskey, live jazz music, and the finest steaks then you’ll want to snap up a ticket for ‘Jazz Cuts’, the exclusive event 2017 event hosted by Holy Smoke restaurant on October 25th, as part of Taste Jazz festival which runs in the city from 23rd to

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Chef Takashi Miyazaki Reveals Plans to Open Cork’s First Japanese Fine Dining Restaurant

From a tiny eaterey on Evergreen Street in Cork City, chef Takashi Miyazaki has created big waves on the Irish food scene with his commitment to introducing our palates to authentic Japanese flavours, and now he has announced that Miyazaki is soon due to welcome its sister restaurant, ichigo ichie. Miyazkai broke the news on

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The Gilded Gourmet Gang – The 2018 Guide to Michelin Starred Restaurants in Ireland

Though the relevance it holds is called into question by a few it is hard to dispute that restaurant-goers place more trust in the Michelin Guide as a mark of quality than any other dining listing, award or rating. And so, since the very first Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland was published in

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Neighbourhood Gems – 12 Dublin Suburban Restaurants to Tempt You Outside the City Limits

Dublin’s title as a culinary destination is being heralded both at home and abroad, as Irish and international press pick on the capital’s status as a hub for food lovers that has picked up pace in recent years. Though the city’s varied and diverse culinary offerings are more plentiful than many visitors, and even locals,

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A Local Hero – Chef Bryan McCarthy on Putting Cork Back on the Culinary Map

On the menu of Greenes restaurant in Cork city a list of local suppliers is titled “our Suppliers and Friends.” A statement that instills confidence in most diners though, truth be told, may seem unremarkable to some, so familiar are they with the ‘farm-to-fork’ ethos that’s so regularly asserted by eateries right across the spectrum

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Vegans Will Flock to Little Bird Cafe for This Weekend’s Plant Based Pop-Up

Little Bird, the cafe come yoga studio on South Circular Road, has already become a go to destination for yogis and food lovers alike and this Saturday, October 7th, even more will flock to the charming cafe for a Vegan Feast from guest chef Ethna Mc Dermott. Known for her innovative slant on plant based

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The Shelbourne Hotel’s Latest Luxurious Afternoon Tea is Frighteningly Delicious

A monster has invaded the Lord Mayor’s Lounge at the Shelbourne Hotel. But don’t panic just yet, it’s the work of the innovative pastry team in The Shelbourne, who after creating an exclusive Floral Afternoon Tea earlier this year have just unveiled their latest creation, a new afternoon tea designed for Halloween. Created with the

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Salted Caramel Peanut Bars Recipes by Rachel Allen

OK, these Salted Caramel Peanut Bars are not technically a bake, but they’ve earned their place in the book by being just generally incredible! The lovely biscuity peanut base is topped with a thick layer of chocolate studded with peanuts and sprinkled with sea salt, which ties it all together. Makes 18 Ingredients: – 100g

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It’s the Most Wonderful Night of the Year – 25 Fabulous Christmas Party Venues in Dublin

Looking (frantically) for a Christmas party venue in Dublin? If you’re the one tasked with organising the annual office shindig or a December get together for friends or family you’ll know that it’s not as easy a feat as it seems. While it’s never too soon to start planning there’s no need to book a

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It Doesn’t Get Butter Than This – This Irish Butter Scooped Top Prize at Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards

When you think of Dingle images of the rugged scenery, sandy beaches, and most likely Fungie, the long-time harbour resident, might come to mind, but during the first weekend in October the Kerry town becomes a foodie mecca, with the country’s largest blind-tasted food awards, Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards, and the Dingle Food

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Kick the Kebab to the Curb – Dublin’s Finest Late Night Restaurants for Midnight Feasting

We’ve all been in that situation where an after dinner drink turns into three, and suddenly its after 10pm and dinner plans have dissipated, leaving you hungry and with very few dining options. But a late night feast needn’t force you to resort to the nearest greasy takeaway selling a mostly beige food offering of

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Bertagni Pasta Simply Better

The Oldest Pasta Producers in the World Share The Secrets to Pasta Perfection

A bowl of sunny yellow pasta pillows, enclosing a rich, fresh and flavoursome filling within its folds, strewn with shavings of Parmigiano-Reggiano and glistening with the sheen of melted butter is surely one of life’s most satisfyingly simple pleasures, and if you’re going to indulge in a plateful of Italy’s most famous export than who

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Neven Takes Italy – Neven Maguire Shares the Highlights of His Latest Culinary Adventure

After filming 103 shows of his own, spanning over eight series, chef Neven Maguire knows a thing or two about what keeps his fans entertained. “I’ve realised what people want is, of course, cooking and food but also a little bit of travel and tourism – all tied into one.” “People want to see all

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8 New Irish Restaurants Awarded Bib Gourmand Status as Michelin Reveals 2018 Winners

Ahead of the highly anticipated live gala announcement of 2018’s Michelin star restaurants, on October 2nd, the esteemed culinary guide book has released the new Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand award winners for Great Britain and Ireland 2018. The hearts of chefs across the region were held in the palms of those behind the notable French

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DWD Irish Whiskey

Here’s Where You Can Get an Exclusive Preview of This Mysterious New Irish Whiskey

After much speculation and anticipation whiskey lovers will be given a preview of “Dublin’s Own” new Irish Whiskey DWD Irish Whiskey on the 17th October in the award-winning retailer the Celtic Whiskey shop. Little is yet known about DWD Irish Whiskey but the Celtic Whiskey Shop promises more information will follow in the coming weeks. Named

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Bow Lane Winter Warming Cocktails

This Bar’s New Winter Warming Cocktails Will Have You Praying for the Chilly Weather

This summer was all about G&T’s and Aperol Spritz, but the award-winning Bow Lane cocktail bar has just revealed the details of their new Winter Warmer Hot-Cup cocktails menu and already we’re praying for the arrival of the chilly season so we can indulge. Launching from the beginning of October, the hot cup menu is

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A Taste of the Famed River Cottage Comes to Kilkenny as the Original House Goes Up for Sale

Channel 4’s River Cottage became an instant hit when it arrived our screens in 1998, charting charming chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall journey from London to the quaint Westcountry property and culinary adventures. Now the iconic River Cottage and two of its key members, Steven Lamb and Gill Meller, are set to come to Croan Cottages, Kilkenny

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Gold Avocados

Brunch Just Got a Royal Upgrade – Rare Gold Avocados Have Hit Supermarket Shelves

If brunch for you isn’t complete with a heaving serving of buttery avocado then you’ll want to start queuing at Tesco who have started stocking a rare variety of gold avocado. Now exclusively available in 200 of its stores in the UK, the gold-flecked avocados are not just more aesthetically pleasing. According to a press

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