Some movie food scenes are pure sweetness, such as the unforgettable spaghetti dinner from Disney’s Lady & The Tramp. Some are hilarious like American Pie’s NSFW solo moment with a warm apple tart, and some are terrifying, like pretty much the whole plot behind Silence of the Lambs. But today we’ll turn the heat on and give […]
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The couples who drink together stay together, and just as it happens with many aspects of life, those sharing lots of time together tend to develop common interests besides each other, from hobbies to opinions to, of course, Valentine’s wines. When it comes to drinking, while a study published last year pointed out how that having similar
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Wine’s mapamundi used to be simple… well, not really but at least more consistent: You’d get your Albarino from Rias Baixas, your Riesling from Germany or Alsace and your Malbec from Argentina (or Cahors, if you are an Old World purist). And while it’s comforting to think that some terroirs offer the ultimate golden spot for certain varieties,
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“I want to continue my education, with my aspiration to be a Master of Wine before my hair turns grey!” The ambitious life goal might sound like wishful thinking in the voice of most young wine-lovers, but at just 25, Philip Dunne is the Head Sommelier of multi award-wining Ashford Castle, an opportunity that has consolidated his knowledge of wine
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The Duke of York stands on Belfast’s historic Half Bap area as a timeless classic that has mellowed and aged as well as the many whiskeys that feature on its extensive offer. A stroll through Commercial Court Street -one of Belfast’s oldest- gets you there and sets the tone to experience the pub’s traditional charm. The site
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At La Cave Wine Bar they truly love their rouge. A crimson canopy invites you to step into a red carpet with stairs that will take you to a room with scarlet ceiling and walls. Tablecloths and serviettes share the passionate tone but before you start thinking that there’s such thing as too many reds in sight, have
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If travelling is your second favourite activity to share together, you know that choosing the right place is vital. Romantic holiday destinations have to have the perfect balance between scenery, great food and drink and plenty of things to see and do, but they also need to have that special something, atmosphere, let’s call it. And while you can
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Yesterday, February 2nd, Gourmet Food Parlour (GFP) celebrated their 10th anniversary and the launch of their newly refurbished restaurant in Swords, Co. Dublin, which represented a €½ million investment. Among the many friends, customers and supporters of Gourmet Food Parlour, guests included GFP’s ambassador & Dublin GAA Footballer Paul Flynn, sports performance nutritionist Daniel Davey and the
Just like a picture, a cocktail can say a thousand words. From “let’s party” to “brunch time”, there is an occasion for every drink and on Valentines’ Day, it’s all about the silky, velvety and smooth sweetness of creme liqueurs. At the Ice House Hotel, Co.Mayo, they want to share the love on this sweet occasion
They say with Irish weather you can experience the four seasons on the same day and thanks to Glendalough distillery, now you can indulge in a taste of the best from spring, summer, autumn and winter merged into their latest launch: Glendalough Wild Botanical Gin Ireland’s first craft distillery successfully bottled four different expressions inspired in seasonal
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GREY GOOSE® Vodka is created with an unrivaled level of craftsmanship in the celebrated Cognac region of Western France, using only the very finest French ingredients. Its signature smoothness and distinct character are the result of an extraordinary passion for spirit making and a commitment to the highest possible quality. You can win a bottle
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Famous duos usually have a ying and yang dynamic going on: the good cop will bring you coffee while the bad cop will get the information, Han Solo will shoot enemies while Chewbacca flies the ship. For this reason, Cabernet Sauvignon’s most common sidekick is Merlot, complementing each other as the tough and the mellow. Rawson’s Retreat Shiraz Cabernet
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The catchy tunes of Pink’s Get the Party Started performed by drag queen Dolly Grip made clear from the start that Drag N Brunch at Bow Lane wasn’t your usual Mimosa sipping, small talk-perfect, quiet get together. Held at Bow Lane on the last Sunday of every month, if features live entertainment through the afternoon and thanks to
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The multi-award winning Lough Erne Resort, is a luxurious 5-star hotel in Enniskillen, the gateway to North West Ireland. Nestled on a 600 acre peninsula with spectacular views of the Fermanagh Lakelands and The Faldo Course. This year they are having their 10th anniversary and as part of the celebrations, they are offering one lucky
Valentines’ Day (and night) at The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin is set to be an unforgettable experience. Dublin’s premier boutique hotel has just launched a romantic travel package for the occasion, that will offer guests the finest food and drink as well as a luxurious stay in the perfect location for a wonderful date in town. Their Valentines’
Musical comedy-drama La La Land has won the hearts of movie goers and specialized media (it even earned 14 Oscar nominations including Best Picture). Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling tap dance, jazz and sing their way through a colourful, charmingly nostalgic and moving love story with plenty of nods to Hollywood’s classic musicals from decades past.
Three Californian Wines Inspired by La La Land to Make you Sing and Dance Read More »
The Merrion, Dublin’s most stylish hotel, welcomed legendary fashion afternoon tea, Prêt-à-Portea from The Berkeley in Knightsbridge yesterday, January 26th. Prêt-à-Portea was created in 2006 and it’s still to this date the ultimate fashionista’s afternoon tea experience in London, inspired in the world best designers and top trends. On its 10th anniversary and for one week only, Prêt-à-Portea will be enjoyed
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Listoke Distillery has just launched a new premium gin, Listoke 1777, named as a nod to the long line of distilling heritage within the family leading the new Co. Louth purpose-built distillery. “What sets it apart from other Irish gins for myself is how complex it is, whilst being soft and subtle enough to enjoy neat, which
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Last summer, a Spanish start up composed by six twenty-somethings launched Gik, a blue wine made from a blend of white and red grapes coloured with anthocyanin, a pigment found in the skin of the grapes and indigotine, a plant-based food dye (both natural and organic). Hipsters selfied while wine snobs cringed, and while generating mixed
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There’s camping and there’s glamping. There’s Beaujolais and there’s Beaujolais Cru. While you might not be a fan of a rustic and purposely unsophisticated escape no matter how beautiful the landscape; dissing all outdoors overnight stays because of a distressing excursion that only served to remind you how much of an urban creature you are, it’s
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The National Off-Licence Association (NOffLA) announced the winners of the Off-Licence of the Year Awards 2017 yesterday 24th of January. The organisation took the opportunity at the ceremony, held at the Honorable Society of King’s Inns, to call on the government to move swiftly and introduce the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill. This is the 21st edition
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