Emblazoned on nearly every car licence plate in the US Southern state of Virginia you will find ‘Virginia is for Lovers’. I always found this tourism slogan stupid, until it started making sense to me. Or maybe I just got soppy. After a good mooch around, I discover that Virginia is indeed for lovers; lovers […]
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Trends are tricky. Sometimes what goes viral on Instagram might not necessarily translate to real life popularity (has anyone actually had “mermaid toast”?) and some crazes are so short lived or niche that they don’t really achieve the mainstream success trendspotters predicted. In order to find out what’s really “in” in the Irish bar scene, we have
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Although it may not be considered a modern city by European standards, Budapest is currently in the midst of a renaissance of sorts when it comes to food and drink. With some incredibly bold and innovative restaurants and bars continuing to push their own boundaries, Hungary’s capital is primed to start making serious waves, not
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A familiar face can be the most comforting sight: an esteemed mentor when you have to make a speech, a friend at a party full of strangers, a traditional Irish pub on a street thriving with shiny new venues. For those seeking the simple pleasure of a good pint enjoyed in cheerful surroundings, Kehoe’s is that smile in the
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Sitting quietly and studiously in the corner is its elder brother Champagne – mature, bookish, often aloof – while the younger sister Prosecco – loud, brash, in-your-face – runs amok, seemingly everywhere at once. In the public’s eyes it is these two categories that command most attention, with the unfortunate result that Cava, the historic
Cava: The Forgotten Middle Child of the Sparkling Wine World Read More »
IPAs are perhaps the most ubiquitous of craft beer styles, with almost every brewery producing one or more options of this amazing brew. From the dark, roasty black IPAs to the citrus and spice of the white variety, this beer style comes in a range of flavours to appease the most discerning of hop heads.
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In a world of cocktails with ingredients lists that read like a vegan’s grocery shopping basket, the Gin and Tonic shines like a beacon of elegance. Its straightforward recipe regales its drinker with the balanced botanical wonders of a well kept garden and its brief recipe ensures that holders of the right ingredients can put together
Ginspired: 10 of the Best Gin & Tonics in Ireland Read More »
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When something is able to inspire real passion, it will attract a loyal following, and the wider and more complex its intricacies, the more prone a subject will be to develop its own breed of annoying fandom… From Star Wars geeks that will make you wish you had Darth Vader’s powers to hardcore readers that will judge
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Pinot Noir can produce some of the most emotion-inducing experiences and elevate an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grape juice to an almost ephemeral sensual experience. However, at the other end of its dual personality arch from the seraphic, lies the satanic. Pinot Noir is the wild child of the wine world. It can be
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Few white wines can summersault as deliciously between dry and the fruitier styles as Riesling has mastered. Of all white wines, Riesling (pronounced “reece-ling”) is probably the most misunderstood. Many believe it is high on sweetness and low in flavour. The reality is the contrary. In its native Germany, Riesling is an uber-chic cool German
Wanderlust for Riesling: 7 Luscious Bottles from Around the World Read More »
There seems to be no let-up in the Irish love affair with brunch and there are now many different restaurants offering their take on this ever popular meal. However, if the truth be told, not all brunches are equal and it can be hard to find places that stand out from the crowd. A perfect
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Ah… Room temperature. That magical number at which you’re supposed to serve red wines. While generally meant to describe the range from 15°C to 18°C -in which most reds will be at their best- it is often permitted a margin of error so forgiving that you’ll find bottles at ambient on days in which chocolate melts just by being
Cool Tannins: 10 Red Wines you’ll Love Chilled on a Warm Day Read More »
Only by imbuing objects with meaning they become important. Do so with enough of them under the same vision and you’ll create a world. In the hands of Paul Lambert, a message to book a table -or in my case, to meet for an interview- becomes an intriguing white rabbit you’re compelled to follow; a flight of stairs turns into a
Paul Lambert: “I don’t Think there’s Anyone Better as Bartenders than the Irish” Read More »
This May Bank Holiday Weekend, O’Briens Wine has plenty of offers to get you sorted in the drinks department. Wine wise, they’ve over 100 bottles on offer, including JP Ramos Reserva, Cruz de Piedra Garnacha,Más Buscados Tinto, Giacodi Blanco and Karu Chardonnay all under €10. Feeling like treating yourself to a fine red or a top white?
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Along with the return of the O’Briens wine fair, the month of May sees the brand new 2016 vintage Rosé wines hitting the shelves in all O’Briens stores. Wine lovers will be treated as 12 selected Rosés will be part of a “Buy One, Get One Free” promotion which runs all summer long. O’Briens Wine
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Orange juice giant Tropicana has recently launched a campaign that aims to highlight the benefits of 100% pure orange juice, by encouraging the morning consumption of a ‘Little Glass’ as part of a balanced diet. A range of seven collectible glasses -one for each day of the week- with different ‘Morning Moods’ will be available for a limited
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Yesterday April 26th a new Irish Whiskey Mentoring Programme was launched. Hosted by The Irish Whiskey Association (IWA), it was created to support aspiring distillers and will count with the expertise of well established companies such as Bushmills and Irish Distillers. It will not only benefit newcomers aiming to produce premium Irish whiskey, a category that
The second edition of the Spanish Wine Week in Ireland is back, and the occasion is ideal to discover new favourites and revisit Spanish bottles we love. Across the country, tastings, dinners, trails and more are being organised to showcase what the country has to offer to wine lovers, often along with delicious Spanish food and
Contrapunto Albarino 2015 – Wine of the Week from O’Briens Read More »
This bank holiday weekend, Bray Jazz Festival will celebrate its 18th edition. From the 28th to the 30th, artists from Scandinavia, Switzerland, the US and the UK will join local talent in a series of concerts across the coastal town. Bray’s own Wicklow Wolf Brewery has teamed up with the festival’s organisation to create the
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Lately, we’ve heard all about “press for Champagne buttons” in high-end offices and Prosecco taps on hotel bathrooms, but in Ireland, innovative ways to get your glass full are not just exclusive to the Instagram age. The “Nightender” was a vending machine manufactured in the country since 1971 and available in selected Irish pubs, retail outlets
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Carlow Brewing Company, the Irish brewer behind the popular range of craft beers O’Haras, has announced it has secured an investment by Spanish brewer Hijos de Rivera, a family-owned company that will acquire 32% of their Bagenalstown based operation. Hijos de Rivera is better known for their popular Estrella Galicia lager. Both companies have developed a
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