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The Best Events at Cork on a Fork Fest 2025: A Showcase of Cork’s Unique Food Culture

The first exciting events have been announced for Cork on a Fork Fest 2025, which returns from August 13th to 17th with a five-day celebration of Cork’s rich and unique food culture. Now in its fourth year, the festival is a much-anticipated highlight of the summer calendar, showcasing the people, produce, and passion behind Cork’s dynamic food […]

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Meath Distillery Wins Double Gold at World’s Leading Spirits Competition

Drinks, News, Whiskey / Sarah

It’s good news for Ireland’s whiskey scene: Boann Distillery in Co Meath has just claimed a major accolade, receiving a Double Gold medal and 99 points for its Boann Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey – Pedro Ximénez Cask at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. This distinction is awarded only to those spirits unanimously rated

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Popular Dublin Cookbook Club Event Returns with Argentine Street Food-Inspired Flavours

Events, News / Sarah

Looking to taste some dishes and meet new people with a shared interest in food? The hugely popular Dublin-based Cookbook Club is back for a tasty new season of events in collaboration with Blasta Books. The Cookbook Club is back for chapter two, with the first event featuring dishes from TANGO, which shares the heart and

Fired Up Pizza Celebrates 5 Years with €5 Pizza Party Across All Dublin Venues

News / Sarah

Want to get your hands on €5 woodfired pizza this week? Fired Up Pizza is celebrating two major milestones this month: the grand opening of its newest location in Cornelscourt and the fifth birthday of its very first venue in Goatstown. To mark the occasion, Fired Up Pizza will be offering a selection of their

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‘The Dish’ with Jordan Mooney: Meeran Manzoor of Rare, Kinsale

Features, Interviews, Premium / Sarah

The Dish with Jordan Mooney is a new column on TheTaste featuring some of Ireland’s best chefs on everything from the dishes that made their career to the best dish they’ve ever eaten. This month, Jordan chats to Meeran Manzoor, head chef at Rare in Kinsale, about how he was initially wary at being ‘put

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New Smash Burger & Philly Cheesesteak Restaurant to Open in Dublin

News / Sarah

Amsterdam-founded viral smash burger restaurant Fat Phill’s has announced it’s opening its first Irish location later this month in Temple Bar, Dublin. Known across Holland for its indulgent, flavour-packed menu, Fat Phill’s has made a name for itself with its juicy premium smash burgers (which will be crafted from 100% premium Irish beef), their signature Philly

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There’s a Pop-Up Oyster Bar in Dun Laoghaire this June Bank Holiday Weekend

Events, News / Sarah

Oysters, Moët & Chandon Champagne and a long weekend? Heaven. The Purty Kitchen in Dún Laoghaire has just announced a new pop-up: The Courtyard Oyster Bar, which will be a special weekend celebration of oysters, taking place over the June Bank Holiday from Friday, May 30th to Sunday, June 1st. Set in the open space

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Inchydoney’s Succulent Lamb Koftas BBQ Recipe

Meat Recipes, Recipes / Sarah

With BBQ season officially here, this deliciously simple summer crowd-pleaser from Inchydoney Island Lodge and Spa is the perfect excuse to fire up your grill. Crafted using succulent West Cork lamb, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs, these koftas are shaped onto skewers and grilled to juicy perfection. Served with warm flatbreads, a zesty yoghurt dip, and a crunchy

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Jp McMahon to Open New Ramen & Bao Bar in Galway Next Month

News / Sarah

Galway’s food scene is about to get even better, with the launch of Kombu, a ramen and bao bar by acclaimed chef, restaurateur and author JP McMahon. Inspired by his long-standing passion for Japanese food, Kombu (named after the Japanese seaweed) will open next month with a bold, flavour-driven menu – described by JP as “a love

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

Features, News, Premium, Restaurant Listings / Sarah

Dine with Dee and her restaurant list for the month ahead. This month, there are lots of festivals happening as the season kicks off, so I’ll be eating a lot from food trucks and street food vendors. WellFest takes place in Royal Hospital, Kilmainham on Sat 10th and Sun 11th and I will be there

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Day Trip Alert: Salty Buoy Seafood Truck Returns to Skerries

News / Sarah

Perfectly timed for a sunny Bank Holiday day trip to the seaside, Salty Buoy seafood truck has announced it’s back in Skerries for the summer season, starting from Saturday 3rd May.  Housed in a retrofitted Citroën H van, Salty Buoy serves up lobster rolls, freshly shucked oysters, crab, crispy fried fish, and daily specials dictated

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at this Weekend’s Mexican Festival in Smithfield

Events, News / Sarah

This Saturday, you can enjoy a festive day of Mexican culture, food, and community to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with some of the best local Mexican businesses in Dublin. The Cinco de Mayo fiesta will take place at Spade Enterprise Center, Dublin 7, on Saturday 3rd May from 11am-4pm. Expect delicious eats, colourful crafts, and

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You Can Get 10c DASH Burgers on Deliveroo This Week

News / Sarah

Smash burgers from DASH Burger for just 10c this week? This could be the best budget-friendly food news we’ve heard all month… Deliveroo is turning 10 in Ireland, and to celebrate the milestone, they’ve teamed up with local legends, DASH Burger, to create a limited edition treat called the “Irish Coffee Birthday Smash”. The birthday smash is

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Here’s What’s on the Menu at This Weekend’s Japanese Festival in Phoenix Park

Events, News / Sarah

Want to try authentic Japanese pastries, yakitori, sushi and more? Experience Japan’s Hanami Festival this Sunday 27th April from 12–4pm, where you can enjoy all sorts of family-friendly activities, plus a mixture of Japanese food vendors, from sweets to savoury. The festival is a free, family-friendly event celebrating Japanese-Irish culture, including performances, demonstrations, and food

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This Blackrock Wine Bar is Doing a Polish Wine & Irish Oysters Night Every Wednesday

Events, News / Sarah

This is the midweek treat that dreams are made of: an evening of Polish wine and Irish oysters at Sea Shanty, a cosy seafood and wine bar in the heart of Blackrock. Sea Shanty has teamed up with Polish Wine Fest for a weekly walk-in, ticketed tasting event where the spotlight shines on Poland’s emerging

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Competition: Win 3-Course Lunch for Two With a Bottle of Cava at ELY

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

ELY Wine Bar, one of Dublin’s most loved wine bars, is delighted to announce the arrival of lunch service in the heart of Dublin 2, just a stone’s throw from St. Stephen’s Green. Now, guests can enjoy a lovELY lunch every Wednesday to Friday, 12pm – 3pm, in the cosy surroundings of this iconic city centre

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Experience Japan’s Cherry Blossom Vibes at Dublin’s First ‘Sakura Afternoon Tea’

Events, News / Sarah

Couldn’t make it to Japan this year to see the cherry blossoms? Us neither, but luckily you can still enjoy the Japanese spring vibes right here in Dublin. To coincide with the arrival of Hanami – a Japanese tradition of appreciating the beauty of cherry blossoms – Chef Stephen Maguire at the College Green Hotel

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A Chat with Marcin Szczodrowski – Head Chef at Ocean Sands Hotel

Features, Interviews, News / Sarah

We speak with Marcin Szczodrowski, Head Chef of Ocean Sands Hotel, Enniscrone, County Sligo and former winner of Yes Chef Rising Star and Best Chef in Connaught awards about his approach to and kitchen philosophy… What was the moment that sparked your passion for cooking, and how has that evolved over time? From a very

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Final Line-Up Announced for Ballymaloe Festival of Food 2025

Events, News / Sarah

Ballymaloe Festival of Food returns to east Cork from 16th to 18th May, the final additions to this year’s incredible line-up have just been announced. This three-day festival is jam-packed with activities and meals for food and sustainability lovers. With so much to see and savour, Ballymaloe Festival of Food 2025 sponsored by Kerrygold, is

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The Elusive Epicurean: A ‘Not Quite A Gossip Column’ About The Irish Dining Scene – April Edition

Features / Sarah

Finally, spring has arrived – and while the weather gives the phrase “hit and miss” a whole new meaning, it’s still the season of new beginnings. Menus are awash with spring lamb, wild garlic, and blood oranges, and with any luck, salad season will kick soup season to the metaphorical kerb any day now… But

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Cava Bodega Welcomes Guest Chef Fadi Kattan for a One-Night Celebration of Palestinian Cuisine

Events, News / Sarah

Cava Bodega in Galway will welcome Palestinian chef and author Fadi Kattan into the kitchen for a special one-night-only event on May 15th, featuring a selection of special dishes inspired by Palestinian cuisine alongside a Palestinian wine list specially curated by sommelier Anna Patorowicz. Fadi Kattan is a Franco-Palestinian chef, hotelier, and author, renowned for

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