Just when we thought the cocktail scene in Ireland couldn’t get any better at the moment, along comes the World Class Cocktail Festival, a highlight of which are three incredible bartender takeover events in Dublin and Cork. As part of these takeover events (which are free to attend on a first-come, first-served basis), Shingo Sasaki, […]
Shanghai-Based ‘World’s Top 50’ Bar is Popping Up in Ireland Read More »
Planning a trip to Galway and want to experience it like a true local? From hidden coffee spots and bustling markets to scenic strolls and food markets, Galway is packed with charm, character, and culture at every turn. Whether it’s your first visit or your fifth, this guide from Sheena Dignam of award-winning Galway Food
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Part of our series with Euro-Toques Ireland TheTaste.ie is a proud community partner of Euro-Toques Ireland, and we are delighted to relaunch our Producer Series for 2025, where we shine a spotlight on the passionate people behind Ireland’s exceptional small-scale food producers. We chat with Catherine Kinsella, Founder of Saltrock Dairy, which is a family-run
A Five Minute Chat with Ireland’s Small Food Producers: Saltrock Dairy Read More »
Ashford Castle’s Cullens at the Cottage restaurant – with its charming thatched cottage setting – has reopened with a new seasonal menu featuring produce from more than a dozen local Irish producers, together with produce grown, picked, pickled, foraged and produced on the Ashford Castle estate. Cullen’s at the Cottage traditionally closes for the winter
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OMMA Matcha – a Dublin-based independent brand focused on ceremonial matcha and specialty Japanese tea – is launching a pop-up café on April 17th at Planet Beauty, Brown Thomas, Clarendon St. Launched in Dublin in June 2023, OMMA has been dedicated to “educating and immersing people in specialty ceremonial matcha” through matcha ceremonies, workshops on
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Midleton Very Rare has unveiled the final chapter in the Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection, the rarest and oldest Irish whiskey collection in the world. 50 years in the making and released to celebrate the distillery’s 200th anniversary, the final chapter of the Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection is a true taste of
“The Last Drops” – Midleton Has Released Oldest Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Ever Read More »
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 sits down with Gaz Smith of Big Mike’s to chat about his famous surf and turf platter and why
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Any initiative to get kids more interested and aware of food – particularly Irish ingredients – is much-needed, so the latest move by JP McMahon of One Michelin Star Aniar in Galway is good news indeed. For the months of April through May, all young diners aged 7-15 years of age can enjoy a 12-course
Young Diners Can Eat for Free this Spring at Michelin-Starred Aniar in Galway Read More »
Scott Kapitan joined Muckross Hotel & Spa – a 5-star landmark hotel on the Ring of Kerry – as Executive Chef in 2020. Here he shares his recipe for the perfect spring lamb dish… In advance of milder days and with the sight of blooming daffodils and crocuses in the garden fields, I am thinking of
The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors have revealed their latest ‘Dishes of the Month’ for March, spotlighting the standout plates that made a lasting impression during their recent travels, and last month not one but two Irish restaurants made the cut. The Inspectors were impressed by Michelin-starred The Bishop’s Buttery in Cashel, Tipperary, and BigFan in Dublin,
Two Irish Restaurants in Michelin Guide’s ‘Best Dishes of the Month’ Read More »
Dine with Dee and her restaurant list for the month ahead. After the chaos that March always brings, I look forward to a quieter month in April, which leaves time to dine out. Plus, now that summertime is officially here, the longer evenings give rise to opportunities to risk dining outside and start living like
At The Table With Dee Laffan – Your Restaurant List For April Read More »
Big Grill BBQ and Food Festival will return to Dublin’s Herbert Park from Thursday August 14th to Sunday August 17th, 2025, and the initial line-up featuring 11 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
The First 11 Restaurants Announced for Big Grill BBQ Festival 2025 Read More »
The Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year 2025 competition, presented by La Rousse Foods, is now open for entries. Professional chefs under the age of 28 are invited to take part in Ireland’s most prestigious culinary competition, which has a proven track record of discovering exceptional young talent. This competition provides a unique experience for
Entries Now Open for the Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year 2025 Read More »
Known for its use of spices like cumin, coriander, and cardamom, Nepalese food strikes a beautiful balance between aromatic curries, grilled meats, and vibrant vegetarian plates. From bustling street stalls in Kathmandu to traditional family kitchens, Nepalese cooking is all about fresh ingredients and time-honoured techniques. For those eager to explore authentic Nepalese flavours in
The Mercantile Hotel & Bar, on 28 Dame Street, has been a landmark since 1835 and will re-open its doors this May following a five year renovation, with a new bar and restaurant onsite. The new hotel design is described as “Georgian elegance meets contemporary Dublin” and is full of character – drawing inspiration from
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“Two Pups by day, Notions by night” – the latest opening from beloved D8 coffee experts, Two Pups, is a natural wine bar called Notions. The wine bar follows on from their recent launch of Bold Boy bakery (next door to Two Pups on Francis Street). Notions announced its soft launch this past weekend and
Two Pups Coffee to Open New Wine Bar ‘Notions’ in Dublin 8 Read More »
Award-winning Dublin venue BAR 1661 has announced the launch of a new cocktail bar, located just off O’Connell Street. Founder Dave Mulligan’s second venture revives The Sackville Lounge on Sackville Place, which Dubliners will remember fondly as a longstanding city centre pub. Opening its doors on Thursday 3rdApril, The Sackville Lounge promises to “bring some
Bar 1661’s New Cocktail Bar ‘The Sackville Lounge’ to Open Next Week Read More »
Join us on Wednesday, April 9th at Saba for a special evening of delicious food, great wine, and celebration as we ring in Thai New Year! Known for its award-winning Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, Saba has been a staple in Dublin’s dining scene since 2006, combining bold flavours with warm hospitality. This special tasting menu
Saba x TheTaste.ie: A Special Thai New Year Tasting Experience Not to Be Missed Read More »
Square Dish – the newest pizza spot in Dublin – will open on No.25 St. Stephen’s Green, just a few doors down from The Shelbourne. The restaurant will serve Detroit-style pizza as well as sharing plates, and it’s safe to say we’re excited for this one. Square Dish is the creation of Irish husband and
New Detroit-Style Pizzeria to Open on Stephen’s Green Read More »
Following on from the reveal of new and retained starred restaurants in MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2025, the MICHELIN Inspectors have announced their most memorable dishes of year, and Ireland’s very own Liath in Blackrock, Dublin, is amongst just three restaurants that made a lasting impression. The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors eat thousands of
Blackrock Restaurant Named in MICHELIN Guide’s “Dishes of the Year 2024-2025” Read More »
Looking for something special to do this Sunday? We have just the thing: IBILE – a pop-up dining restaurant dedicated to showcasing the vibrant flavours of West African cuisine – is having a special Mother’s Day edition. The event will feature a four-course tasting menu of bold, authentic, and contemporary West African cuisine, expertly paired
IBILE’s Mother’s Day Tasting Menu Brings West African Flavours to Fumbally Stables Read More »
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