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Aimsir

A Feast for The Elements – Aimsir’s Michelin Star Chef to Host an Intimate Residency This November

The eagerly awaited new restaurant at Cliff at Lyons, Aimsir, was set to open next month, but unfortunately the opening date has been postponed until March 2019 due to building delays. However, those intrigued to see what the creative chef, Jordan Bailey, has in store for diners are in luck. Jordan is keen to get cooking […]

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Irish Wine Star Awards

The 2018 Irish Wine Star Award Winners Have Been Revealed

The National Off-Licence Association (NOffLA) presented its annual Irish Wine Star Awards at SIP 2018, where forty-five wines were awarded this prestigious accolade. The Irish Wine Star Awards are now in their 18th year, with the winning wines available to the public in NOffLa retailers. The winning wines sold in NOffLa member outlets will feature

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Gin Too Far

A Gin Too Far – Have we Become Too Adventurous With This Terrific Tipple?

In a Gin far far away… So, in a world captivated by the phenomenon that gin has become, the lengths Gin producers are going to in order to ensure their product stands out from the crowd is escalating. Has the gin craze gone too crazy, has this ever-increasing category, with new gins being created and realised

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Zuni Hotel Kilkenny

Zuni Hotel Kilkenny Appoints Award-Winning Michael Thomas as its New Head Chef

Zuni, Restaurant, Bar & Boutique Hotel is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Thomas as their new head chef. Michael, previously of Waterford Castle Hotel, has won numerous awards including “Best Chef of Ireland 2017” and “Best Chef Regional Winner of Munster” at the YesChef Awards 2017. The award-winning chef is a Kilkenny native, hailing from

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Almond Milk Porridge Recipe

Almond Milk Porridge Recipe with Poached Pear, Blackberry Compote & Almond by Keith Doyle from Fuel Café

A delicious dairy free Autumn porridge using seasonal blackberries & pears. A perfect warming bowl for the cold mornings creeping in. This recipe was created by Keith Doyle of Fuel Café Clontarf and serves two people. Ingredients: For the porridge – 50g porridge oats – 500ml almond milk – 200ml water – Pinch of salt For

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Lamb Burger Recipe

Lamb Burger Recipe From Chef Kevin Curran From The Keadeen Hotel

This recipe for the Ultimate Lamb Burger Recipe was created by Chef Kevin Curran from The Keadeen Hotel. Ingredients: – 1lb Lamb Mince – 1 Shallot, Finely Diced – ½ Clove of Garlic, Minced – 1 Sprig Rosemary, Chopped – 4 Onion Rings – 2 Pieces of Kos Lettuce – 2 Spoons Burger Relish – 2

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Artichoke & Potato Soup Recipe

Jerusalem Artichoke & Potato Soup Recipe by Chef Igor Cikarev at the gibson hotel

Say hello to the perfect winter warmer this season, as executive head chef of the gibson hotel, Igor Cikarev, serves up Jerusalem artichoke and potato soup. This deliciously moreish and hearty vegetable soup comes topped with crispy artichoke flakes and herbaceous chive oil. The potatoes give the soup a creamy texture to keep you fuller

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Wild Irish Venison Recipe

Seared Loin of Wild Irish Venison Recipe from Colin Greensmith of Pallas Foods

This recipe for seared loin of wild Irish venison, roasted root veg, milk poached celeriac, juniper and thyme jus was created by Business Development Chef Colin Greensmith of Pallas Foods. Ingredients: For the venison – 800g wild Irish venison loin – 50ml rapeseed oil – Sea salt & Tellicherry pepper For the vegetables – 50ml

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Moroccan Scramble Recipe

Moroccan Scramble Eggs Recipe with Merguez Sausages From The Good Vibes Cookbook

Spice up your breakfast with some Middle Eastern flavours. You’ll find merguez (spiced lamb sausages) at your local halal butcher. One of my favourites, they’re a bit like lamb- flavoured chorizo. We love Moroccan food and, of course, Moroccan surf. It’s a fantastic country to explore, with warmer water, waves and stacks of colour and

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Chorizo Casserole Recipe

Lamb and Chorizo Casserole Recipe from Patrick Clement of Pallas Foods

This recipe for lamb rump and Chorizo casserole was created by Business Development Chef Patrick Clement of Pallas Foods. Ingredients: – 275 lamb rump – 60g Chorizo sausage – 1 Roscoff onion, diced – 1 carrot, diced – 1 garlic clove, diced – 3 tomatoes, de-seeded, quartered – 200g cannellini beans – 1 stick celery,

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Quinoa Chicken Recipe

Quinoa and Chicken Recipe with Poached Egg by Simon Hudson from Pallas Foods

This quinoa chicken recipe with poached egg was created by Business Development Chef Simon Hudson from Pallas Foods. Ingredients: – 60g quinoa – 5ml olive oil – 300ml chicken stock, reserved if needed – 60g chicken, diced – 1g corriander, chopped – 10g baby spinach – 5g shallots, finely chopped – 2 pieces tender stem

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Unmissable Wine Dinner

Meet the Maker – This Dublin Pub is Hosting an Unmissable Wine Dinner

The Legal Eagle is hosting a tasting menu alongside one of the restaurant’s favourite wine producers, Château La Baronne. The evening will see dishes paired with wines from the iconic Château. Special guest on the evening, Anne Lignères of Château La Baronne, will guide guests through her family’s wines, the history of the famed Château, and the

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Suesey Street's New Game Menu

Are You Game? Celebrate the Season With Suesey Street’s New Autumnal Menu

Celebrate the Irish game season with Suesey Street as the restaurant is offering a new selection of game dishes along with their a la carte menu every evening. These dishes will change regularly according to seasonality and will feature the best of wild Irish game. Sample dishes on the menu include Guinea Fowl &amp Ham

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Tasty Vegan Fry

This Galway Café is Serving up a Tasty Vegan Alternative to the Irish Fry

The Lighthouse Café, which serves only vegan and vegetarian food, is excited to bring their plant-based weekday menu to customers. As well as much loved dishes such as overnight oats, granola and freshly baked bread and pastries, they will also be launching a tasty alternative to the traditional Irish fry. The new addition to Abbeygate Street in

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Wonderful Wedding Venues

This Luxury Venue has Just Been Named Ireland’s Best Four Star Resort

Celebrations were in full swing at Galgorm Resort & Spa this week, as the luxury hotel in Northern Ireland was awarded another prestigious accolade. In a black-tie ceremony at The Lyrath Hotel, which was attended by over 600 guests, the resort was named ‘Ireland’s Best Four Star Resort’ at the Gold Medal Awards. Run by

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Chinnery Gin Launch

Social Diary – The Official Launch of Chinnery Dublin Dry Gin

On Tuesday September 25th, Ireland’s latest gin launched at a special event in the Irish Architectural Archive in Dublin’s Merrion Square. Chinnery Spirits proudly unveiled Chinnery Dublin Dry Gin to guests at this exclusive launch. This exciting new gin is flavoured with delicious Asian ingredients of the Osmanthus Flower and Oolong Tea. The fun-filled launch had

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Stephen GIbson

Stephen Gibson Named Executive Head Chef at New Café En Seine Restaurant

One of Dublin’s most iconic venues is set to reopen this November following an extensive refurbishment. The ever-popular Café en Seine is reopening with some of Ireland’s top industry members on board. Stephen Gibson, co-owner of Pichet, has officially been appointed as the Executive Head Chef of Café en Seine. Stephen will be bringing his

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