The more the merrier, but also the harder it is to find a venue for your party, specially this time of the year: September is the month with the most birthdays and right after that, there’s Halloween and Christmas. Planning ahead and booking early is crucial, but so is choosing a place that is used …
Argentina’s gifts to the world are wonderful and varied — from the beautiful and mesmerisingnotes of a tango, to the decadent sweetness of dulce de leche, from the irresistible asado, tosome of the most memorable moments in football history. But if there’s a gift that wine lovers canbe particularly excited about, it’s Argentinian Malbec. To …
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One of the drawbacks of achieving early fame is the risk of resting on one’s laurels, but while basking forever in past glory leads to no innovation, going to the other extreme and feeling nothing but scorn for the creation that put one’s name in the map can also be a little extreme. Check out …
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Delicious and Thoughtful Gift Ideas for this Mothers’ Day 2022 While any day is a great time to tell your mom or mother figure in your life you love her, Mothers’ Day gives us the perfect occasion to show our appreciation with a special gesture. We have selected some Mothers Day 2022 gift ideas to inspire …
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We’ve gotten used to expecting the unexpected while venues and producers have shown a superlative degree of resilience and creativity. Attempting a prediction has always been tricky, even to the best informed of guessers in the least chaotic of years, but while there are multiple spinning plates influencing the wine and drinks attitudes and behaviours …
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If you feel as awkward as a cat in a tux when browsing through the shelves of a wine shop, you’re not alone, wine can be a tough nut to crack and the barrier of snobbism than sometimes seems to separate the initiated from the generic grape juice drinking peasants or even worst, the beer-chugging morlocks is both pernicious and …
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Champagne is the world’s most famous sparkling wine and also, the most prestigious. It is the codifier for what is known as the traditional method, and it’s seen by many as the benchmark by which noteworthy fizz throughout the world is measured against. Champagne is made in the namesake region in northeast France, just above …
With Christmas right around the corner, one can assume that all the decorations are placed, the menus decided and of course, the gifts chosen and wrapped for the special day. Just kidding, it was September a blink ago and now we’ve waltzed into the most wonderful time of the year with at least a present …
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Yes, November just began, but it feels like Christmas is right around the corner and when it comes to present shopping and all the preparations, you know that the early bird gets the peace of mind come the holiday break. To help you stay ahead of the curve, we have picked a selection of wine …
Cabernet Sauvignon is a back grape variety known for its powerful tannins, potential for high acidity and aromatic might. It is a descendant of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc and while it carries the family names, it doesn’t live under its ancestors’ shadow. Because of its natural intensity, it is capable of evolving with oak …
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Nannetti’s offers modern Italian cuisine in an intimate setting. The restaurant, which opened its doors last December, is the latest venture by restaurateur James Cirillo, who also runs the very popular Cirillo’s on Baggot Street. Sharing the love for authentic Italian food and wines, Nannetti’s takes a slightly higher-end approach, while still keeping a friendly, …
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After a summer of reencounters, comes an autumn of renewed possibilities. A time to mindfully appreciate beautiful places, great company and hospitality, and to recharge. As many of us were frugal with our time off in the first half of the year, this season is ideal to explore some of Ireland’s best sights while catching …
An Idyllic Autumn Escape in the Sunny South East – Ferrycarrig Hotel Review Read More »
Hard to grow, easy to drink, Pinot Noir is a red wine variety with a thin skin that often produces elegant wines with delicate tannins and a wide range of aromas, going from the fruity and floral, to the earthy and sometimes even musky notes. Pinot Noir is one of the world’s most popular grape …
Candy and chocolate are both good fun, but once the night comes down on October 31st, the spirits’ grow stronger, and as they flow among us, only the fearless will see the sunrise… We asked Richard Linden from the Dublin Bar Academy to share some spooky drink recipes with us so, join the dark side and step into his haunted Halloween bar where you …
Sauvignon Blanc is a green-skinned, white wine grape variety that stands out thanks to its highly aromatic character. It is known for producing wines of high acidity and light to medium-bodied. Since Sauvignon Blanc ripens early, it’s best suited to cool or moderate climates. Sauvignon Blanc is the world’s third most popular white wine grape, …
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For those of us with a host’s heart, the joy of entertaining friends, partners or family at home is deep. As get-togethers return to the horizon, and we look forward to good times in good company, there are a few upgrades that can help us surprise, delight and why not, wow our guests. These can …
One of the exciting parts about moving to a new neighbourhood is discovering new local businesses to love. The Hungry Duck, an inviting and friendly cafe right in the intersection between Kimmage and Crumlin in Dublin 12, was just love at first avocado on toast. After nearly a year of takeaway sambos, picnic-ready packed lunches …
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If you were to visit Clandeboye Lodge just for the pleasure of staying there, it would already be a much rewarding experience. But thanks to its privileged location at barely fifteen minutes from Belfast yet surrounded by the lavish greenery of the Clandeboye Estate in Bangor, Co. Down, it becomes the ideal point from which …
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Chardonnay is a white wine grape known for its versatility, serving as the base for still wines in a wide range of styles, as well as some of the world’s best sparkling, including Champagne. Its adaptability to various winemaking styles and different climates and soils has contributed to its global popularity, in fact, it is …
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As the summer progresses and we get more and more acquainted with the great outdoors, those of us who enjoy discovering and appreciating the wide variety of craft drinks made in Ireland have an increasing array of options to add to our itineraries. While the country is home to over a hundred breweries and distilleries, …
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While Waterford’s Granville Hotel has greeted guests in its current form for over four decades, the building’s fascinating history traces back to the early 1700’s. It was built by a family of wealthy merchants, and eventually acquired by Thomas Meagher, father of Brigadier General Thomas Francis Meagher, known for designing the Irish tricolour among many …
Classic Manor Elegance in Ireland’s Oldest City – Granville Hotel Waterford Review Read More »
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