While some people are to Valentine’s Day what the Grinch is to Christmas, this day is for the lovers so let’s embrace the holiday in all its heart-shaped glory. Bring in your handwritten letters, your scented candles and your red roses; the world has enough cynicism already so it could use a bit of romance! What embodies more […]
Canard Duchene Rose – Wine of the Week from O’Briens Read More »
The Natural Bakery will be running a series of demonstrations at their shop in Stillorgan Shopping Centre during the months of February and March. Every Saturday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, visitors will be able to experience the bakery’s Grain Project, a unique initiative that celebrates Irish produce and aims to create breads with
The Natural Bakery to Host Saturday Milling and Baking Demonstrations Read More »
This Pancake Tuesday, Keelings are encouraging visitors of TheTaste.ie to create some fruit frenzied pancakes to enjoy with family and friends. Keelings want to make this Pancake Tuesday a fruity and tasty one for all ages by topping off delicious delights with some inspirational berry touches. Or why not go one step further this Pancake
Win a jam-packed Pancake Tuesday Hamper with Crepe Maker thanks to Keelings – Closed Read More »
This Valentine’s Day, fall in love with O’Briens Wine’s offers. They’ve compiled a number of presents for wine, beer and spirits enthusiasts so whether you’re looking for the right bottle to go with that special dinner, or you want something to give as a present (even if it’s from you to yourself, wine not?), they
O’Briens Wine Valentine’s Day Offers: Something for Everyone to Love Read More »
Last Tuesday 6th of February, we attended a tasting of wines from the comprehensive portfolio of Tindal Wine Merchants, a family-owned importer bringing fine wines from both Europe and the New World into the Irish market. The event, held at the stylish Marker Hotel, was followed by a consumer tasting on the same evening, where
Three to Try: Our Top Picks from Tindal Wines’ Portfolio Tasting Read More »
Last night, 7th February, Dublin Town launched the ninth edition of Dine in Dublin 2017, with a fabulous showcase of Dublin’s finest culinary offerings. All the major players on the city’s food scene were seen at the launch, where they were treated to a unique six course menu curated by six of the city’s top chefs, with interactive live demonstrations on
Dine in Dublin 2017 Launched with Exciting Interactive Menu at The Mansion House Read More »
Italy has always been a source for romantic inspiration… Think gondola rides in Venice, joyfully sharing a gelato in Rome or having an intimate picnic on a sunny afternoon in a beautiful park in Tuscany. With Valentine’s Day getting closer, we decided to give a nod to the country’s allure and embrace the amore. Romeo &
Romeo & Juliet Passimento White 2015 – Wine of the Week from O’Briens Read More »
Prestigious Perrier-Jouët Champagne has just launched an exclusive Spring-Garden Afternoon Tea at The Restaurant by Johnnie Cooke at Brown Thomas Dublin. The Perrier Jouët Afternoon Tea experience will be available from the 7th of February and for two months only. The experience was inspired by the beauty of spring and an innovative and cheerful menu has been developed with
Every St. Patrick’s Day, Jameson commissions a special piece of original work to grace its Limited Edition Bottle. This year, they’ve chosen Dublin-based designer and illustrator Steve McCarthy, known for his bold, colourful and witty style, a great match for the cheerful spirit of the season. Steve’s design was inspired by the ‘Chance your Arm’ story. The work
Jameson Unveils Limited Edition for St. Patrick’s Day 2017 Read More »
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey is celebrating the history of the Jack Daniel Distillery, founded in 1866, with the launch of the Jack Daniel’s ‘Bar Slide’ experience, which will arrive to Ireland this month. The Bar Slide experience arrive to a series of bars in Ireland, starting with The Bowery on Wednesday, 8th February 2017, between 9:30 pm and 11:00 pm.
Jack Daniel’s Bar Slide Experience Arrives to Ireland Read More »
Virginia-based brewery The Veil Brewing Company recently launched an Oreo Beer named Hornswoggler, a chocolate milk stout aged with Oreo cookies, which even has real icing chunks. The beer, with a powerful 7% ABV, is fermented in Oreos and was almost instantly sold out after the initial batch of 64 cases was released (it has been reported
New Oreo Beer will Unleash your Inner Cookie Monster Read More »
Bull & Ram is located just thirty minutes south of Belfast in the bustling market town of Ballynahinch in County Down. The restaurant hit the ground running when it opened at the end of May and has been garnering rave reviews from critics and customers alike all of whom seem to love the down-to-earth, no-frills
A Restaurant Worth a Butcher’s – Bull & Ram Review Read More »
It’s February and whether you are celebrating Valentine’s, Galentine’s, or Singles Awareness Day, chocolate is the quintessential accompaniment. And what could be more perfect than to enjoy this year’s celebrations with some lovely chocolate beer? In fact, chocolate craft beer. There are many breweries creating a variety of beer styles with chocolate flavours in their
Chocolate Craft Beer: The Perfect Valentine’s Day Indulgence Read More »
The continued growth of the craft drinks scene appears to be accompanied by a surprising paradox: the gradual demise of the specialist off-license. One such imperiled establishment was the ever-trusty off-license attached to the front of the legendary Whelan’s bar on Wexford Street. Having fallen victim to the ever-changing times, a comfort to those who
Independent Spirit: Bourke’s, Wexford Street – Bar Review Read More »
Back in the day, legend has it that a Prussian general bestowed a special honour upon his troops; he would allow them to drink from his boot if they succeeded in battle. How delightful. Thankfully, the boss no more wanted beer in his fancy boots than the troops wanted to taste their general’s feel, and
Change is afoot in Italy: Get a kick out of Puglia’s rich reds Read More »
With Sweden alone accounting for somewhere between 10%-15% of the American craft-beer export market, it’s clear to see just how ignited the recent Scandinavian desire for the taste of delicious citrusy piney ales has become in just a short few years. Although the explosion of Scandinavian craft beers seems to be a recent thing upon
Northern Ales: Scandinavian Craft Beers to Try Now Read More »
We seem to have an unusual aversion to rosé wines here in Ireland. Only 3% of all the wine we drink is pink, which is some distance off the 10%-11% figure recorded by our neighbours in Britain; even the US is experiencing a boom in the style, with the hashtag “#Brosé” doing its best to
Brosé, Pink Wine, Blush: A Rosé By Any Other Name… Read More »
Irish gin has become remarkably fashionable recently and seems to be on everyone’s lips. Using our nearest neighbour for a glimpse into the future, last year over forty new craft distilleries opened, while Ireland has half that amount in the process of being developed. Although whiskey is the long-term aim for production, good whiskey takes
Irish Gin: Great Expectations for a Growing Number of Producers Read More »
Ireland’s wine drinkers have a special affection for New Zealand’s wines and especially for its signature wine, Sauvignon Blanc. Perhaps it is a tribal affinity with fellow islanders and our common farming of sheep and stunning mountainous landscapes. It is a testimony to the high reputation of New Zealand wines that even during the depths
Patrick Materman, Brancott Estate’s Chief Winemaker on Pioneering and Innovating Read More »
Bordeaux, as a city is the second most visited in France after its capital, Paris. As a wine region is huge, in fact it’s colossal and covers a vast area mid-way on the Atlantic coast between Brittany and the border with Spain producing both white and red Bordeaux. This region covers 120,000 hectares and is home
Red Bordeaux – The King of Hearts who Rules the Wine World Read More »
Great songs pass the test of time, they bring us back to cherished memories and emotions. At Peruke & Periwig, they have created a cocktail menu inspired in famous tunes… Rock, pop, reggae and more genres are represented on their list and for this month we have selected Tequila Me Softly, “a fairly full-on flavor explosion
Cocktail of the Month: Tequila Me Softly by Peruke & Periwig Read More »
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