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A Coffee With: Emily and Killian Treacy of LUNA Coffee + Wine Killarney

We had a chat with the owners of Killarney’s much-loved LUNA Coffee + Wine Killarney is (rightfully) considered a must-visit destination for tourists from all over the world and all over Ireland. In recent years, the Kerry town known for its incredible scenery – the Lakes of Killarney, Killarney National Park and the McGillyCuddy Reeks […]

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Ed Cooney THe Merrion Hotel

‘We like to look after our people, it’s in our nature’ – 26 Years at The Merrion Hotel with Ed Cooney

A visit to The Merrion Hotel is always a delight. I am met with unparalleled hospitality as I head into to the elegant lobby, taking in the opulent surroundings and catching my breath after rushing through the busy streets of town. Iconic art pieces adorn the walls – an element that is represented in their

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Competition Closed – Win a €250 Voucher and Champagne On Arrival At Farrier & Draper

Sponsored Spread over three floors in the heart of Dublin, Farrier & Draper offers the best food, drink, and atmosphere, where each floor has its own unique, eclectic style. Their in-house mixologist stirs up some of the city’s best serves, with unique and delicious cocktails that will certainly impress. With resident DJ’s every weekend, grab

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The Toast Guide To Restaurants in Dublin, From Small Plates to Cheese Toasties

Sponsored There’s plenty of restaurants dotted around Dublin city centre, serving different cuisines and at a range of price-points to suit the occasion. Toast, the all-in-one POS platform, have got you covered with a guide for where to eat when you’re in the city. Whether you’re looking for a special occasion spot, some small plates

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Connecting People and Food: Waterford Festival of Food 2024 Announces Programme

Tickets to the Waterford Festival of Food 2024 go on sale next Tuesday March 12th Waterford Festival of Food 2024, one of Ireland’s largest and longest running community food festivals, have launched their programme for this year’s events. Inspired by the theme of ‘Connecting People with Food’, more than 80 events are set to take

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A Perfect Union of Whiskey Pairings: Harmonising Irish Whiskey With Great Irish Food – By Derek King

In collaboration with Andy McFadden from Glovers Alley, Derek King brings us a selection of great food and whiskey pairings The huge diversity we are now seeing in Irish whiskey makes pairing a dram or two with certain foods much more accessible. While hosting tasting events I am regularly asked about the topic and admittedly

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Decadent, Delicious and Egg-ceptional – Grá Chocolates Easter Egg Collection

When it takes three days to make and finish one beautiful handcrafted Irish Easter Egg, you know it’s been made using the finest of ingredients and a whole lot of love. This year’s Grá Chocolates Easter collection features eight delicious eggs in a variety of flavour combinations, all featuring colourful and striking artwork on each

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Ed Cooney THe Merrion Hotel

Peruvian Fusion Arrives At The Garden Room At The Merrion Hotel

From Tuesday, 19th March – Sunday, 24th March, Executive Head Chef of The Merrion hotel, Ed Cooney and his team together with Peruvian Chef Arlette Eulert will showcase a Peruvian inspired menu A gourmet powerhouse among food connoisseurs, and recently voted the World’s Leading Culinary Destination in 2023, in the World Travel Awards, Peruvian cuisine has

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Small Irish Business Spotlight: Amy Kiernan, Founder of DrinkNolo.ie

There has been a spike in interest for non-alcoholic drinks in recent years, especially with Dry January taking centre stage recently. Long gone are the days of ordering a fizzy drink or some juice for your non-alcoholic drink of choice, with an abundance of alcohol-free spirits and beverages popping up. The challenge that comes with

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Competition: Treat Mum This Mother’s Day With a Lily O’Brien’s Chocolates Hamper

Sponsored There is nothing in the world like a Mother’s love. She has passed on her wisdom to you from the day you were born, and now is the perfect time to show her how well you know and love her by gifting your Mum a delicious box of Lily O’Brien’s chocolates this Mother’s Day.

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Ashford Castle Easter Egg For 2024: A Symbol of Craftsmanship and History

Drawing inspiration from the exquisite craftsmanship evident throughout Ashford Castle, Paula Stakelum, Global Director of Chocolate and Patisserie at Red Carnation Hotels has once again created her annually-anticipated hand painted Ashford Castle Easter egg for 2024.  Paula, widely known as Paula Pastry, explains that the Easter egg has been crafted to embody the artistry that

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IFWG Food Awards 2024

The Winners Of The IFWG Food Awards 2024 Have Been Announced

“If we don’t address the crisis facing Ireland’s restaurant sector we will not only see the closure of many more local businesses this year, but the potential demise of our wider vibrant food industry,” according to Caroline Hennessy, chair of the Irish Food Writers’ Guild (IFWG) who addressed food industry guests prior to announcing the

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The Five-Star Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel Afternoon Tea

Poetry and Places Influences Afternoon Tea at Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel

The Five-Star Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel will launch its brand new Afternoon Tea offering on ‘Mother’s Day’, the 10th of March. The ‘Poetry and Places Afternoon Tea’ has been inspired by some of Ireland’s most famous poets and scribes and features the tastes and flavours of the country’s most iconic destinations.  The rugged cliffs of the west

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Family-run Yeeros Wins Independent Restaurant of the Year in Deliveroo Restaurant Awards 2024

The roo-sults are in! Deliveroo announces the winners of its the Deliveroo Restaurant Awards 2024, which celebrate the best and most loved independent restaurants in Ireland and across the UK.  The most coveted award – Independent Restaurant of the Year 2024 – has been won by family-run Greek restaurant, Yeeros in Dublin, after battling it out against UK Regional Restaurant

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National Digital Awards 2024

TheTaste.ie Wins Food, Beverage and Hospitality Website of the Year at National Digital Awards 2024

The National Digital Awards 2024 took place last Friday 23rd February, and we are delighted to announce that TheTaste.ie has been awarded the Food, Beverage and Hospitality Website of the Year! This is the updated version of the Food and Beverage Website of the Year category, which we were honoured to win at last year’s

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Asia Market Launches ‘Bring It To Market’, A Development Programme For Small Irish Businesses

Dublin’s Asia Market – Ireland’s premier Asian supermarket – is honouring Lunar New Year with the launch of a brand new Year of the Dragon development programme, Bring It To Market, that will provide precious funding and mentorship support to an up and coming Irish food & drink business throughout 2024. Submissions for the store’s new ‘Bring It

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