Every neighborhood deserves the kind of restaurant that evokes the “where everybody knows your name” warmth reminiscent of Cheers, while serving the kind of comfort food that will have you slyly skipping cooking on a random Wednesday evening. I can safely say that for as long as I have lived in this lovely postcode, restaurants […]
Living La Dolce Vita in Sandymount – Crudo Restaurant Review Read More »
Otis Redding’s raspy rendition of My Girl is cooing in the background and the temptations abound. There’s a crisp, chilled glass of Saint Veran in front of me and Sunday afternoon has never looked so good, perched happily on a stylish stool in Little Mike’s. The familiar hum of the fryer, signaling delicious things to
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The history of apple growing in Ireland is at least 3,000 years old, even older if one counts wild crab apples blooming since the Stone Age. The fruit features often in Irish mythology; from Cúchulainn to the Children of Tuireann, and it is the source of one of the oldest fermented drinks, cider. One of the earliest documented references
Here’s Why the Best Time to Be a Cider Lover in Ireland is Now Read More »
There is a scene in the 2005 film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in which the videogame-obsessed Mike rants about candy being pointless while flying inside of the Great Glass Elevator. To this, Charlie kindly replies “candy doesn’t have to have a point. That’s why it’s candy.” There will always be those who snub sweetness, but in
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It was once a tiny fishing village with 130 boats pulled up along its long sandy beach. Nestled between the mountains and the sea Collioure, near Perpignan and a few kilometres from the Pyrenees, was a pretty but little-known backwater, without even a harbour to its name. Then into the town came French artist Henri
48 Hours across Collioure & Perpignan in France – Food & Drink Travel Guide Read More »
It was a pleasure to interview the hugely talented Head Pastry Chef of the Five Star Intercontinental Dublin. If you have had the chance to experience Afternoon Tea in the Intercontinental then you will have seen the beautiful creations of Orna Larkin. Our recent review of the current Berry Afternoon Tea encouraged us to reach
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This month we sat down with Chef James Sheridan who is literally cooking up a storm in Celbridge, it is a firm favourite with the locals of the village and is also attracting lots of attention from food critics and passionate foodies. Canteen is a classic french restaurant with James keeping the dishes simple, focusing
Canteen Celbridge Owner & Head Chef James Sheridan Interview Read More »
Food culture and philosophy is changing rapidly. For many people, the idea of cutting down in meat eating isn’t as wildly outrageous as it may have seemed 20 or 30 years ago. Indeed, we would hazard a guess that many people who describe themselves as carnivores are also completely open to meat-free cooking. And yet
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Not sure about you, but no one I know in Ireland has ever been to Luxembourg (and no, I don’t have any politicians or bureaucrats as friends, thanks for asking). Now that various airlines, however, fly to the city (which is located, officially, in the rather sumptuous region of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg), word
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The Oak is a gem hidden in plain sight. Whether you are looking for a real Dublin pub experience, classic and bespoke cocktails or amazing food in a stunning continental style café bar, The Oak has what you are looking for. It is a bustling city centre bar, with live entertainment 7 nights a week,
Award-winning gastro-pub group, Balloo Inns, has opened the doors to the highly anticipated new restaurant, Overwood, in Killinchy County Down. Sitting atop of the renowned Balloo House, the exquisite, mouth-watering new menu has been revealed, with ‘grilled over wood’ earthy flavours central to the Overwood offering. The first-floor restaurant of this unique heritage premises has
Balloo Inns Unveils Overwood Menu by Danni Barry Features Earthy Chargrilled Flavours Read More »
Oliver Dunne and his team have given the food and drink concept at Cleaver East a complete overhaul by introducing a new Eastern-influenced offering. The Temple Bar restaurant has retained its bold and playful approach to food and cocktails, while the new menu offers a wide mix of creative and adventurous Eastern-inspired dishes. Oliver said,
Cleaver East Looks to the East for Inspiration Behind New Food Offering Read More »
The quality of food available in Dublin pubs has increased dramatically over recent years. Some of the dishes provided in Dublin pubs are now amongst the highest calibre of food in the city. The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) is sharing a selection of recipes from Dublin pubs, giving a taste of the top quality dishes
Pan Fried Mackerel on a Bed of Spinach from The Lombard – #DubPubDishes Read More »
Whiskey lovers were invited to celebrate the official launch of The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey with a unique exhibition at the Project Arts Centre in Temple Bar last Thursday 18th of July. Renowned Irish and international photographers submited work inspired by the theme “Own the Night.” Selected amateur work was displayed alongside their pieces
Powerscourt Distillery recently celebrated its first anniversary as a fully operating whiskey distillery by opening its visitor centre in the Old Mill House on Powerscourt Estate. Dating back to the 1730s, the original building has now been faithfully restored and extended to accommodate visitor facilities adjoining the production area. An on-site maturation warehouse that is
Glovers Alley is hosting an intimate wine pairing dinner on Wednesday, 24th of July to showcase a variety of unique wines from the Rhône Valley region. The evening will begin at 6:30pm with welcome drinks and canapés, followed by a Five Course Tasting Menu featuring summer dishes created by Andy McFadden, and accompanying wines which
The quality of food available in Dublin pubs has increased dramatically over recent years. This excellent “Seafood Skillet with Chorizo Cream Sauce Recipe from The Merrion Inn” is just like some of the dishes provided in Dublin pubs are now amongst the highest calibre of food in the city. The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) is
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Applications for the 2020 edition of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef competition increased by 20% compared to the 2019 edition Dublin, 9th July 2019 – 135 young chef candidates from 12 regions, including two young chefs from Ireland, have been shortlisted for the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2020 Grand Finale. There were over 2,400 applicants from all
FERMANAGH Lakeland Tourism has announced that it expects to receive more visitors than ever from across Ireland in 2019, as it encourages holidaymakers to experience a range of events and activities that are taking place in the Lakeland county over the coming months. Visitor numbers in Fermanagh have been steadily increasing year on year with
Discover Fermanagh this Summer – Fermanagh Set To Welcome Even More Visitors In 2019! Read More »
#GalmontGirlSquad Style Awards back by unprecedented demand TV Presenter & Stylist, Ciara O’Doherty to host Galmont Girl Squad Style Awards ‘Aslan Race Week Package’ including exclusive tickets to see legendary rockers perform live & tickets to the Galway Races Complimentary live entertainment throughout race week The 4* Galmont Hotel & Spa has announced the launch
The Galmont Hotel & Spa Tipped To Be The Place To Be This Race Week Read More »
Take a break from the everyday stress and revitalise yourself at Killashee Hotel, one of Ireland’s top spas located just 40 minutes from Dublin. Whether it’s an overnight escape or a day visit, Killashee has plenty of options to rejuvenate tired and stressed bodies, working wonders with an array of treatments. Unwind in the multi
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