Ballyvolane House Spring Wine Event
If you are seeking some of the very best of Irish country house cuisine, the sporting catch of a Blackwater Salmon, a chest of buried treasure or simply the warmth of open log fires in the...
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New World or Old World Wines by Frankly Wines
“Old world new world / I know nothing / But I’ll keep listening” – INXS After “Red or White”, one of most frequently heard questions in wine is “Old World or New World”. What...
Wholemeal Soda Bread Recipe by Bridget Harney
Wholemeal soda bread is a favourite of mine. It is possibly the quickest and easiest bread to make. It also includes one of my favourite ingredients, buttermilk. I am continuing on my crusade to...
The Step House Hotel Tasting Menu Review
Set in the quaint heritage town of Borris, we had the pleasure of sampling some real foodie treats last Friday. The Step House Hotel is a family run business, with husband and wife team...
Saba’s Karim Heading to Bacardi World Finals
Saba has been long known as one of the main go to places in Dublin for awesome cocktails as well as amazing food. No surprise then to learn their creative mixologist Karim Mehdi, has just...
“The Customer Comes Second” – Hospitality Aware
I have decided to quote from the wonderful Danny Meyer and his book “Setting the table”. Meyer’s business model intentionally inverts classic capitalist priorities. He believes that to be successful you must first meet...
Wines for March by The Motley Cru
March has a lot going for it: we’re finally out of winter (current Arctic weather notwithstanding), buds are blossoming, Mother’s Day is on Sunday 15th March and Patrick’s Day is, of course a couple...
Alltech Craft Beer & Food Festival – Dublin Beer Cup Winners
This past weekend saw the 3rd Annual Alltech Brews and Food Fair in the magnificent Dublin Convention Centre. Brought together by Alltech this is a truly international event. This year was no different, there...
Show us your local – Drinks Tube
Think of your favourite watering hole; whether it’s a pub, a bar or maybe even your favourite music venue, can you put your finger on what makes it special? Is it the wonderfully eccentric...
Young Irish Chef Mark Moriarty Crowned Ireland & the UK Winner of the San Pellegrino Young Chef 2015
Last week, a panel of leading chefs from Ireland and the UK – who hold five Michelin stars between them selected Mark Moriarty, Sous Chef at The Culinary Counter as the best emerging chef...
Ely Big Tasting Is Back
Fancy tasting over 120 wines, craft beer and Irish craft cider, all in the stunning 200 year old wine cellar vaults of Ely Bar & Brasserie (CHQ) IFSC, then book your tickets to Ely Big...
Peregrine Central Otago Pinot Noir 2012 Review – By Frankly Wines
If, like myself, you were mesmerised by both the beauty and variety of the New Zealand landscape in that film series, you might be happy to know that wine is made all over the...
A Little Taste of Sosa Magic at The Merrion Hotel Dublin
Sosa Ingredients is one of the leading manufacturers of premium ingredients for gastronomy and pastry in the world of fine dining . The company was founded in Spain in 1967 and started out as...
Celebrate the weekend of Love at The Merrion & Win brunch for 4 people in The Cellar Bar – Closed
Whats on at The Merrion With Valentine’s Weekend coming up, The Merrion, Dublin’s most stylish hotel, have 2 special treats for you to spoil the one you love. Valentine’s Afternoon Tea – Our famous...
Win Afternoon Tea in The Shelbourne Hotel for 2 people in the Lord Mayors Room – Closed
Today, we have an extra special treat, you can win Afternoon Tea for 2 people in the Lord Mayor’s Room in one of Dublin’s top Hotels, The Shelbourne. As most of our foodie fans...
Art Meets Food at Brabazon Restaurant – Tankardstown House
Having seen so many exceptional images on Twitter of the food at Tankardstown House, we decided to book a table on Valentine’s eve to sample how good this was for ourselves. There is no denying this...
Saba spices up Pancake Tuesday
In celebration of pancake Tuesday, Saba, Dublin’s award-winning Thai and Vietnamese eatery, has created a delicious savoury rice pancake with pan fried seabass and salmon for guests to enjoy. Available for dinner from Tuesday...
Dublin Whiskey Festival – A Week of the Strong Stuff
Here at TheTaste we are big fans of a glass of the strong stuff. So we’re pretty excited about the first Dublin Whiskey Festival kicking off from February 16th and running until February 21st....
Eat, Drink, Music, Art – The Meeting House Review
Set in the cultural quarter of Temple Bar, The Meeting House is the latest addition to the Dublin foodie scene. These guys opened very quietly just before Christmas and have shyed away from publicising...
Dine in Dublin to be bolder and braver in 2015 – Your Complete Event Planner
Dine in Dublin Launches with a Delectable Showcase of Dishes From the Capital’s Finest Eateries PRESS RELEASE | LAUNCH PHOTO GALLERY | EVENT GUIDE | RESTAURANT MENUS FOR DINE IN DUBLIN 2015 On Thursday,...