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Food, Flavour and Fantastic Entertainment at Waterford Harvest Festival 2026

Waterford Harvest Festival returns from Friday, 4 September to Sunday, 6 September 2026, bringing three days of food, live entertainment, culture and family activity to the heart of Ireland’s oldest city. Following a hugely successful festival in 2025, which welcomed more than 200,000 people to Waterford City, this year’s programme will once again celebrate exceptional […]

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Competition: Win a Murder Mystery Dinner and Overnight Stay at Dooleys Hotel Waterford

Competitions, Events, Features, News, Small Bites / Sarah

TheTaste.ie has teamed up with Waterford Harvest Festival and Dooley’s Hotel to offer one lucky winner and a guest a brilliant food and entertainment break in Waterford City. The evening forms part of Waterford Harvest Festival, which returns from 4 to 6 September 2026 with a packed programme celebrating food, local producers, live entertainment, culture

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Dublin’s Best Neighbourhood Restaurants

Features, Lifestyle, Restaurant Listings / Sarah

This is where you’ll want to eat time and time again… Some restaurants can reel you in once – but would you return and part with your hard-earned money a second or third time? That, to me, is the real test. As a recipe developer, I spend my days obsessing over flavour combinations and cooking

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Where to Find the Best Seafood in Dublin by Laoise Casey

Features, Premium / Sarah

There’s something special about a city where the sea is always within reach, not just in the view, but on the plate. Growing up in Dublin, fish and chips by the coast were a weekend treat, eaten straight from the paper, hands burning from the heat and vinegar, the sea breeze carrying the smell of

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Pig’s Lane to Host World-Famous Irish Pub ‘The Dead Rabbit’

News / Sarah

Iconic New York Irish pub group The Dead Rabbit has announced a return to Ireland this summer with a rare, one-night-only pop-up in Pig’s Lane, Killarney for an exclusive collaboration from 7pm – 9pm on Thursday 4th June. One of the most celebrated names in global hospitality, The Dead Rabbit has helped redefine the modern Irish

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Here’s What to Eat, Drink and Book at Taste of Dublin 2026

Events, News / Sarah

Planning a trip to Taste of Dublin this year? The full 2026 line-up has just dropped, and it might be the festival’s best food line-up yet. Returning to Merrion Square from June 11th–14th, Taste of Dublin is bringing four days of restaurants, cocktails, chef demos, live music and immersive food experiences to the city, with

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The Palace Bar Launches Exclusive Redbreast 25 Year Old Single Cask Whiskey

Drinks, News, Whiskey / Sarah

One of Dublin’s most iconic pubs has unveiled a seriously special release for Irish whiskey fans. The Palace Bar on Fleet Street has launched an exclusive 25-year-old single cask Redbreast Irish whiskey, bottled at cask strength and aged entirely in a first-fill Oloroso sherry cask. After 25 years of maturation, the cask yielded just 507

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Two-Michelin-Starred Dede Is Coming to Dublin for a One-Day-Only Chef Collaboration

Events, News / Sarah

On June 8th, two-Michelin-starred Dede will head to Dublin for a special one-day-only collaboration with Sister Seven at Fidelity, and the menu sounds seriously special. Chef Ahmet Dede and Sister Seven’s Alex Zhang first worked together years ago at Chapter One, and now the two chefs are reuniting for an ambitious 8-course tasting menu inspired

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Inside Coq & Bull’s stunning new Garden Room at Clandeboye Lodge in Bangor

Features / Sarah

For those seeking a relaxed dining experience within an elegant countryside setting, Coq & Bull at Clandeboye Lodge in Bangor has unveiled its beautifully designed new Garden Room – a £450,000 investment that reflects the growing appetite for experience-led dining and indoor-outdoor living. Set within the leafy grounds of Clandeboye Lodge, just a short drive

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at this Week’s Mexican Festival in Dundrum

Events, Features, News / Sarah

Dundrum hotspot Brickyard is throwing an extended, massive 10 day Cinco de Mayo festival, running from Friday, May 1st to Sunday, May 10th. Located conveniently right beside the Balally Luas stop, Brickyard is transforming into a vibrant Mexican oasis, offering an authentic culinary escape that honors Mexico’s rich heritage and the legendary spirit of the

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Michelin-Starred Variety Jones to Open New Restaurant ‘Mongoose’ in Dublin

Features, News / Sarah

Dublin’s dining scene is set for an exciting new addition as Michelin-starred favourite Variety Jones prepares to launch a brand-new restaurant concept, Mongoose, in the heart of the Liberties. The new venture comes from chef Keelan Higgs, who co-founded Variety Jones with his brother Aaron in 2018. Since then, the restaurant has become one of

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Win a Luxury Overnight Stay at Lyrath Estate & a Kilkenny Food Tour Experience

Competitions, Features, News / Sarah

Sponsored A luxury escape and a taste of Kilkenny’s vibrant food scene are up for grabs in an exciting new competition offering one lucky winner an unforgettable getaway. The prize includes an overnight stay for two at the five-star Lyrath Estate, one of Ireland’s most distinguished award-winning luxury estate hotels, paired with a Kilkenny Food

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Inside the Blend: How Midleton Crafted Its 2026 Very Rare Vintage

Drinks, News, Whiskey / Sarah

Midleton Very Rare has proudly unveiled Midleton Very Rare 2026 Vintage Release. A blend of the finest single pot still and single grain Irish whiskeys Midleton Distillery has to offer; this year’s Vintage is a true reflection of Midleton Very Rare’s artistry, honouring the brand’s traditionally elegant flavour profile with a balance of distillate and

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The First 10 Restaurants Announced for Big Grill BBQ Festival 2026

Events, News / Sarah

Big Grill BBQ and Food Festival will return to Dublin’s Herbert Park from Thursday August 13th to Sunday August 16th, 2026, and the initial line-up featuring 10 incredible restaurants has just been announced. Showcasing the very best Irish and international chefs, restaurants and barbecue experts across one action-packed weekend in the capital, Big Grill has become

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MICHELIN Guide: Full List of Ireland’s Michelin Star Restaurants for 2026

Features, News / Sarah

The MICHELIN Guide Ceremony for Great Britain & Ireland 2026 took place today at the Convention Centre in Dublin, marking the first time MICHELIN has hosted its annual awards in Ireland. Restaurants may receive one to three MICHELIN Stars for the quality of their food based on five criteria: quality of the ingredients used, mastery of

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Iconic Irish Restaurant The Tannery to Close After 30 Beloved Years

News / Sarah

One of Ireland’s most cherished dining destinations, The Tannery restaurant in Dungarvan has announced it will close its doors at the end of 2026, bringing to a close a remarkable three-decade run on January 1, 2027. Owners Paul and Máire Flynn shared the news on social media, reflecting on 30 years of cooking, community and

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Deconstructed White Chocolate & Honeycomb Cheesecake from the Coq & Bull Brasserie

Baking & Desserts, Features, Recipes / Sarah

Some desserts quietly earn classic status – the kind guests return for, wedding couples remember long after the day itself, and chefs are asked about time and again. This deconstructed white chocolate and honeycomb cheesecake from the Coq & Bull brasserie is one of those dishes! The Coq & Bull brasserie is located just outside

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The Chef Sessions Is Taking Over Dublin for Michelin Week

Events, Features, News / Sarah

The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland Awards arrive in Dublin on Monday 9th February, in partnership with La Rousse Foods, and Ireland’s hospitality industry is rolling out the green carpet, and turning up the volume. With hundreds of chefs, restaurateurs and food media descending on the city for the ceremony at the Convention Centre,

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Greystones’ Beloved Scéal Bakery Announces Permanent D8 Location

News / Sarah

Founded in 2017 by Charlotte Leonard-Kane and Shane Palmer, their journey began as a market stall in Dublin 8, so it’s only fitting that the cult-status bakery has returned to the neighbourhood. From early February Scéal will be at Little Bird Yoga on South Circular Road in Portobello Scéal’s menu changes with the seasons, championing

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Ashford Castle’s Star Chef Joins Pichet for a Five-Star Pop-Up

Events, News / Sarah

One of Dublin’s most loved dining rooms is setting the stage for a very special collaboration this winter. Pichet has announced the next instalment of its celebrated Friends of Pichet series, welcoming Executive Head Chef Liam Finnegan of the world-renowned Ashford Castle Hotel for a one-night-only tasting menu on Sunday, 22nd February 2026. This exclusive

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At The Table With Dee Laffan – Your Restaurant List For December

Features, News, Premium, Restaurant Listings / Sarah

Dine with Dee and her restaurant list for the month ahead. December is one of my favourite months of the year to dine out. That may seem odd, but nothing beats the festive buzz and an excuse to splurge on some meals out to catch up with friends and toast to the season that’s in

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