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Blackrock Restaurant Named in MICHELIN Guide’s “Dishes of the Year 2024-2025”

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 […]

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IBILE’s Mother’s Day Tasting Menu Brings West African Flavours to Fumbally Stables

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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

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Craft Cocktails & Pakistani-Inspired Bites: ‘The Bartender’s Table’ Night is Back at Kinara Kitchen

Cocktails, Drinks, Events, News / Sarah

Kinara Kitchen, Ranelagh’s beloved Pakistani restaurant, has announced the return of its popular Bartender’s Table event, taking place on Tuesday, April 15th. Inspired by the exclusive Chef’s Table concept, this intimate experience celebrates some of their best cocktails, each carefully mixed and paired with a selection of Kinara Kitchen’s Pakistani-inspired tasting plates. It’s one-of-a-kind evening where cocktails

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Rob Krawczyk Brings Michelin-Star Magic to Rare in Kinsale for One Night Only

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Two of West Cork’s top chefs, Rob Krawczyk of Restaurant Chestnut and Meeran Manzoor of Rare at Blue Haven, are joining forces for a special collaboration in Kinsale on April 13th. The evening will be a unique dining experience that celebrates the “best of local, seasonal ingredients with the combined creativity of both chefs”. Meeran

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Cheers to the Weekend – The Fitzwilliam Hotel Unveils New Bloody Mary Menu

Cocktails, Drinks, Hotels, News / Sarah

Some things never go out of style, and at The Fitzwilliam, the Bloody Mary is one of them. When the hotel first opened its doors in 1998, it became renowned for its impeccable take on this legendary cocktail. Now, over a quarter of a century later, The Lounge at The Fitzwilliam is paying homage to its past with a brand-new Bloody Mary menu (all

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This Month’s Prizes for TheTaste: Premium Subscribers Giveaway – March 2025

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By signing up to TheTaste: Premium, you are automatically entered into a monthly draw for amazing prizes from some of Ireland’s best hotels, bars, restaurants and food brands. This month we have giveaways from Fzin Coffee, Kinara Kitchen and Craft Cocktails. What Is TheTaste: Premium Don’t miss out on this exciting new chapter of TheTaste.ie

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The Best Mother’s Day Afternoon Teas in Dublin

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Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to spoil the leading lady in your life — and what better way to celebrate than with an indulgent afternoon tea in Dublin? From elegant hotels serving up classic scones and finger sandwiches to quirky cafés offering creative sweet treats, there’s no shortage of delightful options across the city.

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TheTaste Guide to the Boyne Valley by Melanie May

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Growing up, I only ever visited the Boyne Valley on school trips. Back then, it was all about lore, legends, and history, learning about high kings, Vikings, and ancient tombs. I remember wandering around Newgrange in my itchy school jumper, half-listening to the guide while waiting for lunch so I could scoff my jam sambos.

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New Restaurants in Dublin to Add to Your List

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Our fair city of Dublin is a mishmash of different cultures, cuisines and people, which gives us the privilege of being in the presence of some pretty amazing restaurants. This article will be updated regularly, so come back every once in a while if you’d like to add more spots to your ever-growing lists. Here

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Dumplings & Cooking Demos: Food Line-Up for WellFest Announced

Events, News / Sarah

Life is all about balance, so it’s no surprise that the line-up for this year’s WellFest – Europe’s largest outdoor health and wellness festival – also includes a healthy dose of some of the top Irish food stars. The WellFood programme will include bestselling author and nutritionist Em the Nutritionist, TV Chef Erica Drum, Dublin

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This Personalised Moët & Chandon Gift Box is Perfect for Mother’s Day

Bubbles, Drinks, News / Sarah

Can’t think of what to gift for Mother’s Day this year? This Mother’s Day, Moët & Chandon will make your gift truly special, with a personalised message from you to someone you love. Customers can select a Specially Yours gift box featuring a blank lid from the gifting station and a dedicated concierge service professional

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Big Mike’s Serves Up Austrian Flavours at ‘Craic & Crackling’ Pop-Up This Thursday

Events, News / Sarah

Well known and loved for its incredible seafood, steaks and catchphrase ‘what’s for mains?’, Big Mike’s in Blackrock by Chef Gaz Smith is always an excellent choice for dinner in South Dublin. Their latest pop-up event guarantees a feast of Austrian flavours inspired by Gaz’s love of Austrian food (thanks to his wife, Rita). Craic

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A Guide to Solo Dining in Lisbon by Ciara McQuillan

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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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Roe & Co Distillery to Host an Irish Food & Drink St. Patrick’s Festival this Weekend

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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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Competition: Win Glendalough’s Exclusive Pot Still Peated Whiskey and Cork Whiskey Festival Tickets

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

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

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Rei Momo: Drury Street’s New Brazilian Grill and Caipirinha Bar

News / Sarah

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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Michelin-Starred Chef Stefan McEnteer Joins Pichet for an Exclusive Six-Course Dining Experience

Events, News / Sarah

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

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Seafood Restaurant Matt the Thresher to Reopen 150-Year-Old Inn in Meath

News / Sarah

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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Butlers Chocolate Café Launches Dubai-Style Iced Chocolate Drink

News / Sarah

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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The George Dublin: Inside the City’s Best Loved Gay Bar

Bars & Venues, Drinks, Features, News / Sarah

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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Our Favourite Restaurants for Dim Sum in Dublin

Asian Restaurants, Features, Restaurant Listings / Sarah

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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