The joy of solo travel is not to be underestimated and if there’s one city built for the lone traveller with an appetite, it’s Lisbon. The light alone is worth the airfare, and a couple of days meandering the city is as good a tonic as you can get. It’s a tough call when your […]
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If the thoughts of braving town on St. Patrick’s Day weekend are too much to handle, this pop-up Irish food and drink festival at Roe & Co Distillery might just tempt you to leave the house and celebrate. From March 14th to 17th, the Roe & Co Distillery in the heart of Dublin 8 will
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Celebrate the launch of Glendalough Distillery’s exciting new Pot Still Peated Irish Whiskey, an innovative and rare expression crafted to delight discerning palates. This limited-edition whiskey uniquely blends the traditional creamy richness and spicy notes of Pot Still whiskey with delicate peat smoke, offering a remarkable tasting experience. Carefully distilled in traditional copper pot stills
There’s a brand new Brazilian wood grill & Caipirinha Bar on Drury Street, in the space that was formerly Bootleg. Rei Momo (which translates to King Momo – the king of carnival), is here just in time to celebrate Carnival and the spring season, with the pop-up running initially from March to May. They’ll be
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You won’t want to miss this upcoming chef collaboration – Michelin-starred chef Stefan McEnteer from Cashel Palace will be the next guest chef in the Friends of Pichet series, taking place on 6th April 2025. Stefan McEnteer, who recently earned a Michelin star as Head Chef of The Bishop’s Buttery at Cashel Palace, will join
It’s good news for seafood lovers in Meath – popular Dublin seafood restaurant Matt the Thresher announced some exciting expansion plans with the news that they have acquired The Lime Kiln, a beloved local gastropub in Julianstown, Co Meath. Over the coming months, Matt the Thresher owners Jimmy & Charlotte Lyons will be giving a
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You’ve probably seen the viral Dubai-style chocolate that’s taken social media by storm, with several Irish chocolatiers launching their own version, but this new creation by Butlers Chocolate Café is perfect for the current sunny weather. The latest addition to Butlers’ Spring menu is their Dubai-style iced chocolate drink: it’s made with Butlers’ signature rich
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Looking for the best gay bar in Dublin? As Ireland’s longest-running gay bar, The George has been at the heart of Dublin’s LGBTQ+ community for decades, offering a welcoming, safe space for locals and visitors alike. First opened in in 1985, The George is so much more than just a bar—it’s an outright cultural institution.
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Although Dublin may not have a dedicated Chinatown on the scale of London or New York, the city still has a thriving Asian food scene, with several top-tier Chinese restaurants specialising in authentic dim sum. Whether you’re a longtime dim sum enthusiast or just looking to try something new, Dublin has plenty of great spots
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Just in time for International Women’s Day, Finn Lough resort in Co. Fermanagh has unveiled its reimagined Lasair restaurant, helmed by an extraordinary all-female kitchen team. Lasair (meaning ‘flame’ in Irish), has relocated to the very space where the rural retreat’s dining journey first began, and the “relaxed dining experience” is guided by Head Chef
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Fancy Michelin-level food from the comfort of your own home? If you’re lucky enough to live in West Cork, one Michelin Star Chestnut in Ballydehob has reintroduced its popular make at home ‘STICKS & TWIGS’ kits. These three course set menus provide you with all the ingredients required to bring the unique flavours of the
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After a hiatus in 2024, Me Auld Flower food & drink festival has announced that they’ll be back with a bang for 2025, with teasers on their Instagram hinting at a new venue for this year’s festival. From Andy Noonan and his team — the brains behind Big Grill, Europe’s biggest BBQ and food festival,
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Eager to avoid the typical Paddy’s Day clichés – green drinks and kitsch leprechaun suits? Look no further. Irish Whiskey producer Teeling Whiskey has announced ‘Tales From the Golden Triangle’, an event open to the public this St. Patrick’s Day (limited tickets available). Grab your pals and join historian Jane Casey as she brings the incredible history of
Historic Pullman Restaurant at Gleno Abbey Hotel & Estate, featuring two original carriages from the Orient Express, will reopen on March 1st after a stunning refresh and will offer an “elevated dining experience” led by Head Chef Angelo Vagiotis. The Restoration has preserved many of the carriages’ original details, including the intricate wooden marquetry and the original
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Coffee and cocktails – what a combination! Award-winning Bar 1661 is teaming up with Nespresso for a unique four-day celebration at the flagship Duke Street boutique in Dublin, just in time for St Patrick’s Day. From Friday, 14th March to Monday, 17th March, Nespresso’s flagship boutique on Duke Street, will be reimagined into a cocktail
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Dine with Dee and her restaurant list for the month ahead. The buzz around the Michelin announcements at the start of February was palpable. Every pundit in the industry was pitching in their thoughts on who would be the new one-two-three star restaurants in the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland. Three new one-stars were
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Breaking into the food industry isn’t easy, but some determined Irish entrepreneurs have done it—and now they’re sharing how. If you’re an aspiring food producer, Dublin Food Chain’s upcoming event, Meet the Entrepreneurs Who Beat the Odds, is an unmissable opportunity to hear first-hand from those who have turned their food ideas into thriving businesses.
On the latest episode of BBC News’ flagship food programme, Discovering The World’s Table, food writer and presenter Nick Kwek goes on a gastronomic journey through Uzbekistan. Nick writes about his culinary journey through Uzbekistan for TheTaste… Be honest, how many of us are familiar with Uzbek cuisine? I’ll be the first to admit, that Uzbekistan wasn’t a
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After many delays and cancelled plans since the initial proposal in 2002 to redevelopment Smithfield’s Victorian fruit and vegetable market, the Irish Times reports that the construction and conservation work will finally begin this summer, with the market set to open to the public in 2027. Founded and built in 1892, the Dublin fruit and
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We love when restaurants announce a chef collaboration, and this March madness Irish talent takeover at allta is set to be one of the most unmissable dining events of 2025. After several years of sold out pop-ups across Ireland, the team at allta finally debuted their permanent space in Dublin’s Docklands in late 2023. Chef
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