Locks Restaurant – one of the eternal go-to locations for a leisurely lunch looking out at the canal in Portobello – announced today that it will close in its current state for January, with last service on Christmas Eve. Luckily, we don’t have to lament the loss of another amazing Irish restaurant, as its owners […]
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You had me at hello. That’s exactly how I feel about the recent spate of new restaurant openings. There are the brand new ones, the new concept ones, and the Merrion Row restaurant renaissance that has had so many tongues wagging. Opening a restaurant in this climate (and I don’t mean the weather) is a
Organic farm produce, wood-fired pizza, food stalls and sparkling Christmas lights… The annual Christmas market at Killruddery House – a 17th-century estate on 800 acres – in Wicklow ticks all our festive boxes. Killruddery Christmas Farm Market will be open in Killruddery Yard from Friday, 29th November, featuring 40 charming stalls with food, crafts, jewellery
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Not one, not two, but three Irish restaurants have just been announced as the latest additions to the MICHELIN Guide – Great Britain & Ireland. While The MICHELIN Guide distinctions – Stars, Green Stars and Bib Gourmands – are only revealed at the annual MICHELIN Guide Ceremony which usually takes place for Ireland and the
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Calling all cheese lovers! Win a Gourmet Irish Food Hamper Worth €250 from Cashel Farmhouse Cheesemakers – See how to enter below Gifting food at Christmas is a cherished Irish tradition, symbolising togetherness and sharing. Pairing food and drink in the company of friends and family brings a new dimension of discovery and joy. Cashel
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In our latest series, we’re featuring some of our favourite cookbooks, both Irish and international. Whether you’re a novice in the kitchen or have professional experience, we’ll be highlighting a range of cookbooks that we think every chef should have on their shelf. This week’s pick is Baan : Recipes and Stories from My Thai Home, which
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You might soon be seeing fewer photos of matcha lattes on your social media, as a current matcha shortage in Japan is having a global impact. Japan is currently experiencing a matcha shortage thanks to skyrocketing global demand, tricky production processes, and environmental challenges. Matcha’s popularity – with some visitors to Japan bringing back entire
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We always love seeing what new food and drink events Roe & Co Distillery dreams up, and their latest dining and drinks pairing experience sounds like the perfect festive treat. From Thursday 28th November, Roe & Co Distillery will open its doors for a limited-run Christmas Reimagined dining and drinks pairing experience. Partnering with chef Caomhan
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Episode 10 of Beár Bia is live – A travelling podcast celebrating the unison of Irish food & drink. This time the duo headed to Kildare to check out the local food and drink scene. The county of Kildare is renowned worldwide for its thriving equine industry, but more recently, its food and drink producers
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It’s no secret that West Cork is a food lovers’ paradise, and on a recent trip down to Baltimore I was reminded yet again just how many incredible restaurants and food producers are to be found here. From a 2 Michelin-starred restaurant to creamy pints of Murphys by the fire, as well as countless local
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In the mood to try some French natural wines with a special food menu to match? This natural wine event hosted by Note on Fenian Street is just what’s needed to ease into the December celebratory vibes. Note will welcome acclaimed natural winemakers Patrick Bouju & Justine Loiseau for a one-off event on Sunday, December
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In our latest series, we’re featuring some of our favourite cookbooks, both Irish and international. Whether you’re a novice in the kitchen or have professional experience, we’ll be highlighting a range of cookbooks that we think every chef should have on their shelf. This week’s pick is Food by Joel Bennetts – A Chef’s Guide
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The festive season is fast coming into full swing, and a new pop-up experience at the g Hotel in Galway is the perfect excuse for Christmas celebrations. The g Hotel has launched its new Marlene Dietrich Bollinger Champagne Bar Pop-Up Experience, inspired by the legendary actress who famously said that her favourite meal combination was
A 1920’s Champagne Bar Pop-Up Has Arrived in Galway Read More »
Every Irish person understands the nation’s longstanding love affair with butter, and with almost 514M ‘butter’ videos on TikTok, it seems the rest of the world is becoming just as obsessed as we are. So much so, that Wirecutter – the tried-and-tested by experts section on New York Times – recently named Ireland’s very own
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From handmade pasta workshops to an Egyptian falafel pop-up, the next two weeks of November will see plenty of fantastic food & drink events taking place in Dublin. We’ve rounded up our top picks of what to book this month for a unique experience that you can really savour… Sanaa’s Kitchen Pop-Up @ Hen’s Teeth,
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Since Wagamama closed in September of this year, we were wondering what would happen to the expansive restaurant space on Dublin’s South King St. It has now been announced that a new ‘upscale Asian’ restaurant is to open on Friday 22nd November in the re-designed venue. Press Up hospitality group will launch Kaldero, which is
Episode 9 of Beár Bia is live – A travelling podcast celebrating the unison of Irish food & drink. This time the duo headed to the Smithwick’s Experience in Kilkenny. Dee Laffan and Oisin Davis want to showcase and celebrate the pairing of Irish food with Irish drinks through their brand new podcast “Beár Bia.”
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Win the ‘Ultimate Wine Prize’ for Christmas entertaining – a 3 litre Jerobaum of Brut Champagne & 6 bottles of Rioja – See how to enter below From the team at Winelab that brought you wine on tap throughout Ireland and the renowned Station to Station Wine comes WineStation.ie. Say goodbye to outdated online wine shops
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Looking to taste some dishes and meet new people with a shared interest in food? The hugely popular Dublin-based Cookbook Club is hosting another event with plant-based dishes that feature mouth-watering recipes that have come from identifying some of the most wasted food items in our homes. The Cookbook Club’s next event will take place
Popular Dublin Cookbook Club Event Returns this November Read More »
Dine with Dee and her restaurant list for the month ahead. This month, my six recommendations of where to eat are a mix of quite casual finds that I love around the city. You won’t find any recommendations for pumpkin spice lattes (sorry, not sorry!) And, because I recently attended Blas na hÉireann – the
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Ireland’s Blue Book has announced the addition of two “exceptional” properties to its portfolio. Its current collection showcases the very best of Irish hospitality and warmth, with 64 properties across Ireland ranging from country house hotels to manor houses, castles, and restaurants. Joining the collection for 2025 are Dromoland Castle in Co. Clare and The
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