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Ashford Castle Christmas Collection Will Launch at Brown Thomas Dublin

From the west of Ireland to the capital city, the Ashford Castle Christmas Collection with Mrs. Tea’s Boutique & Bakery is launching at Brown Thomas Dublin for the festive season. For the first time ever, Brown Thomas Dublin customers can shop selected handmade produce and covetable gifts from Ashford Castle’s boutique & bakery, Mrs. Tea’s, […]

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The Winners of the Asian Restaurant Awards 2023 Have Been Announced

News / Sara Abdulmagid

The Asian Restaurant Awards 2023 were held yesterday, 7th November, at the Castleknock Hotel. With 43 awards up for grabs, categories included Best New Indian Restaurant, Best Fine Dining, Best Front of House, and many more. Restaurants finalists were from all over the island of Ireland, representing food from China, Japan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh,

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A Chat With Olly Nolan, Owner of Olly’s Farm, Award-Winning Honey Producers

Features, Producer Spotlights / Sara Abdulmagid

Based in the Dublin mountains is Olly’s Farm, producing award-winning, 100% raw, local irish honey. With options like heather, blossom and soft-set honey, it’s no surprise that Olly’s Farm have won a range of awards, from Blas na hÉireann to McKenna’s Guide, to Great Taste and more. Not only is Olly a passionate beekeeper, but

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The 2024 Blasta Books Series Is Coming

News / Sara Abdulmagid

From putting the FUN into funky fermented foods to a Trinidad & Tobago meets Nigeria food mash-up, the 2024 Blasta Books series, with their inimitable, illustrated cookbooks, continues to promote new voices in food and showcase the culinary diversity found across Ireland. In #9: FUNKY [January], Caitlin Ruth delves into the flavour profiles found in

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Suesey Street Launches Coffee Kiosk, Sister Suesey

Small Bites / Sara Abdulmagid

Suesey Street Restaurant has launched Sister Suesey, a coffee kiosk where customers can enjoy snacks and casual lunch in a unique setting overlooking the Grand Canal. Located in the garden to the front of the landmark Fitzwilliam Hall at Leeson Street bridge, Sister Suesey is a cute kiosk serving top quality casual food made by

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Introducing Kicky’s: Dublin’s Newest Restaurant on George’s Street

News, Small Bites, Small Bites News / Sara Abdulmagid

Former Head Chef of Michelin Starred Chapter One, Eric Matthews, and business partner, Richie Barrett, come together to bring us Kicky’s; a new venture set to open its doors today, November 6th. Inspired by the flavours of the Mediterranean, stretching from Portugal to Turkey and enhanced with local Irish ingredients, customers can expect dishes cooked over

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Dublin’s Whiskey Gems- The Best Spots To Get a Great Whiskey in Dublin – Derek King

Drinks, Features, News, Whiskey / Sara Abdulmagid

A guide to the best places to get some great whiskey in Dublin from our new whiskey writer, Derek King I love whiskey, I love that whiskey is its own special occasion and I especially love the backdrops we find ourselves with a glass in hand. That said I always struggle to nail down the exact

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The Dining Club Announces A Winter Gathering, Hosted at Whitestown House Estate

Small Bites, Small Bites News / Sara Abdulmagid

A Winter Gathering takes places 24 & 25 November The Dining Club is a unique new project that encourages community and connection, where guests gather together in an intimate, convivial atmosphere to share in specially-curated culinary experiences. Traversing past and present and deeply rooted in a sense of place, The Dining Club sees chefs Kelly

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Fallon & Byrne Team Up With Teeling Whiskey To Create Whiskey Mince Pies

Small Bites, Small Bites News / Sara Abdulmagid

As the season of merriment inches ever closer, the team at Fallon & Byrne have been busy perfecting new recipes for us to enjoy this Christmas and one you won’t want to miss is their Teeling Whiskey Mince Pies. With prep in full swing since June, Christmas is a 6-month affair at Fallon & Byrne. Since then, development

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Competition Closed: Win a Whiskey Walking Tour For 4 People With Experience Irish Whiskey

Competitions, Features / Sara Abdulmagid

Uncover the historic story behind Irish whiskey’s golden days with this fully guided whiskey walking tour through its epicentre of the Dublin Liberties. Together with your local whiskey expert, you will discover some of the Liberties long gone whiskey barons, local characters and pubs but hear of the new generation of blenders, brewers and distillers

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Monty’s of Kathmandu Announce Tuscan Wine Dinner For November

Small Bites, Small Bites News / Sara Abdulmagid

Monty’s of Kathmandu not only serve some of the best Nepalese food in Dublin, but they have a passion for all things wine. After a long hiatus to their regular wine dinners, they are back with a bang, hosting a Tuscan wine dinner at the end of this month. Monty’s upcoming wine dinner will showcase

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Roast squash and sage autumn risotto recipe

Autumn Risotto Recipe with Squash and Sage From Avoca

Cookbook Reviews, Dinner, Recipes, Seasonal Recipes, Vegetarian / Vegan / Sara Abdulmagid

This cosy and comforting Autumn Risotto recipe is the perfect dish for these colder evenings. The sweetness of the roasted squash mixed with the earthy sage and nutty Parmesan are a match made in heaven. Add strips of smoked streaky bacon and toasted pine nuts if you are feeling fancy! This Autumn risotto recipe is

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SOLE Seafood & Grill Wins Prestigious Award for 5th Consecutive Year at World Luxury Restaurant Awards 2023

Small Bites, Small Bites News / Sara Abdulmagid

SOLE Seafood & Grill has been voted Best Luxury Seafood Restaurant in Europe at the prestigious World Luxury Restaurant Awards 2023. Culinary Director Richie Wilson and Head Chef Oscar Mingyi Chen accepted the award, at a ceremony which was held in Athens, Greece on Saturday 28th October. The renowned Dublin restaurant first won this award in 2019, followed

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The Coburg Announces November Supper Club In Partnership With Arzuaga Wines

Small Bites, Small Bites News / Sara Abdulmagid

Contemporary restaurant The Coburg is delighted to announce the fifth instalment of its popular Supper Club series. In an exclusive partnership with Spanish winery Arzuaga Wines, the evening of November 23rd is set to offer a once-off menu curated in harmony with the Arzuaga catalogue. Designed by The Coburg’s ever-innovative Executive Head Chef, Marek Sulg, this special menu promises culinary delights melding and

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Killarney’s First Underground Bar, Pig’s Lane, Has Plenty of Surprises In Store

Small Bites, Small Bites News / Sara Abdulmagid

A unique new bar has just opened beneath the well-trodden streets of Killarney. Pig’s Lane on College Street, is the town’s first underground drinks spot offering hand-crafted cocktails designed by a world champion mixologist; sustainably selected natural, regenerative and vegan wines; locally sourced snacks and small plates; a whiskey parlour; and live music from both

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Diwali at Doolally – Celebrate The Festival of Light From 6th-12th November

Small Bites, Small Bites News / Sara Abdulmagid

From Monday 6th November to Sunday 12th November, Doolally will celebrate the traditional festival of Diwali with a series of culinary specials created by Head Chef Vipin Kishore. Diwali, also known as the ‘Festival of Lights’, is one of the most important religious celebrations in Hinduism. It marks the start of the Hindu New Year and is a joyous occasion that

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A Week of Italian Cuisine in the World Comes to Ireland For Its Eighth Year

Small Bites, Small Bites News / Sara Abdulmagid

The eighth edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, Settimana della Cucina italiana nel Mondo, takes place in Ireland from Monday, 13th November to Sunday, 19th November, 2023. Presented by the Embassy of Italy in Ireland, the Italian Trade and Investment Agency (ITA), and the Italian Irish Chamber of Commerce (IIC), and

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A Chat with Hugh O’Malley, Founder of Achill Oysters

Features, Interviews / Sara Abdulmagid

If you’re an oyster lover, you’ll certainly have heard of Achill Oysters. They are some of the most popular Irish producers for oysters in Ireland, served in an abundance of restaurants across the nation, and winning countless awards. We had a chat with the founder of Achill Oysters, Hugh O’Malley, all about the business, their

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Grá Chocolates Launch Their Exquisite Grá Christmas Range

Christmas / Sara Abdulmagid

With their usual exquisite artistry and attention to detail, the new Grá Christmas chocolates include a range of chocolate trees and Christmas crackers, as well as the return of their Christmas favourites, available to order now. Luxurious and decadent, Grá Chocolates are artisan confections created and crafted in small batches by award-winning pastry chef, Gráinne

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Wrap Yourself in Luxury This Christmas at the College Green Hotel Dublin, Autograph Collection

Christmas / Sara Abdulmagid

Swap festive stress for a luxurious two-night Christmas stay at Dublin’s newly re-imagined five-Star retreat, The College Green Hotel Dublin, Autograph Collection where they have curated an enchanting programme to ensure you and your nearest and dearest are treated royally from the moment you arrive on Christmas Eve 24th December and departing on the 26th December. Christmas time in

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The Winners of the Irish Food Writing Awards 2023 Have Been Announced

News / Sara Abdulmagid

The prestigious Irish Food Writing Awards 2023 were held last night at the RDS. Founders Paul O’Connor and Suzanne Campbell note that the number of submissions this year was unprecedented, with a number of new categories added, including a new Award for Writing on Irish Seafood. With over 90 finalists attending the awards at the RDS,

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