Simply The Best - Dunnes Stores Wins Big at The 2018 Food And Drink Business Awards

Simply The Best – Dunnes Stores Wins Big at The 2018 Food And Drink Business Awards

The celebrations were in full swing as Dunnes Stores’ Simply Better Collection won the acclaimed title of ‘Own Label Brand of the Year’ at the first Food & Drink Business Awards 2018. Held in the City West Hotel on Thursday 5th September, the awards recognise innovation from the best companies in Europe. Since its launch in […]

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The Best Possible Taste Podcast – Chef Tom Flavin And More

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

In this week’s Best Possible Taste Podcast, Sharon Noonan chats Chef Tom Flavin and a number of other interesting guests. First up is psychotherapist Niamh Connolly from The Mind Gym in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. She has news about an uplifting event in the Limerick Strand Hotel to raise money for charity. Also featured in the

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Chef Gavin McDonagh to Represent Ireland at European Culinary Week 2018 in The Philippines

Interviews / Jim Heffner

Chef Gavin McDonagh is no stranger to hard work and his passion for cooking and the food industry has been clearly noted. After opening his first restaurant, Brioche, in Ranelagh in 2012, the popular dining venue was recommended by the Michelin guide within its first year. Deciding to fully immerse himself in the development and

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Lamb and Chorizo Casserole Recipe from #LambTryItLoveIt

Family Recipes, Meat Recipes, Recipes / Roisin Flynn

As the evenings draw in and the autumn chill sets in, it’s time to mix up your mid-week meal repertoire and cosy up to comfort foods and winter warmers. The rich and versatile flavour of European lamb packs a powerful punch and, with a wide variety of cuts available, is suitable for a range of

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Get into The Swing of Christmas with Tickets to Sinatra – Nothing but the Best and Dinner at Gourmet Food Parlour Santry – CLOSED

Competitions / Roisin Flynn

Start Spreading The News … Ken Kirwan & his Swing Band brought the Draíocht Theatre in Blanchardstown back to the days of Vegas with his ‘Sinatra – Nothing but the Best’ show. From full throttle belters to the whispered speech level songs Frank was famous for. Ken’s delivery is always right and befitting of the

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Win a Chance to Meet, Greet, and Eat with Chef Adrian Martin – CLOSED

Competitions / Roisin Flynn

Enjoy a lamb masterclass with Chef Adrian Martin and #LambTryitLoveIt. As autumn approaches and the barbecues are rolled into the garage for another year, home cooks across Ireland are digging deep into their cook books and Pinterest boards for autumn mealtime inspo to spice up their mid-week meal plans. From stews and roasts to casseroles

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Wine And Fashion – Are Your Wine Choices in Vogue?

Drinks, Wine / Sinead Smyth

Wine and fashion- what do these two things have in common? I am guessing a lot more than you can imagine! We’re all quite familiar with the words ‘trends’, ‘fads’ and ‘limited release’ in the fashion industry but believe it or not, these expressions are extremely common in the wine industry too. You are either

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Classic, French, Single And White – An Original Never Goes Out of Fashion

Drinks, Wine / Jim Heffner

An original never goes out of fashion. Explore three of France’s classic wine regions whose single white varietals have inspired wines all over the world. Nine whites represent Alsace, the Loire and Burgundy below from twenty-three wines blind tasted. Alsace is one of those visually beautiful French wine regions that looks like it was lifted

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Utilising Products Rooted in The Freshness of The Season – Milko Mihaylov of Truffles Restaurant Kilkenny

Interviews / Jim Heffner

As one of Kilkenny’s newest eateries, Truffles Restaurant & Wine Bar has already established itself as one of the city’s most popular among locals and tourists alike. With owner-manager Milko Mihaylov and Chef Lukasz Glab at the helm, this elegant fine-dining restaurant and wine bar is “Rooted in the Freshness of the Season”. Fresh from

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Have The Craic on Camden Street – Cracked Nut Café Review

Restaurant Reviews / Roisin Flynn

To the delight of many bright-eyed foodies, Camden Street is peppered with food shops and spots. No surprise, my latest coffee affair involves one of the local gems, Cracked Nut. A few months back, Cracked Nut started its new life chapter when taken over by Dave Smyth and Louise Harte. As the co-owner of Ebb

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A Seafood Nation – Chef Gareth Smith’s Passion For Fresh Irish Seafood

Interviews / Jim Heffner

Changing a nation’s prerogative to seafood, evoking empathy and a connection to the Irish seas that has long been tarnished, Gareth Smith’s passion for seafood has become an advocacy that he won’t give up on. Michael’s of Mount Merrion tops the list of most people’s favourite Dublin restaurants to eat, especially for its bountiful seafood

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Bridging the Gap between and East and West – A Balkan Food Guide to Mostar

City Breaks, Europe, Travel / Jim Heffner

Twenty years ago, the image of Bosnia & Herzegovina as a safe, desired travel destination was an implausable dream due to the fact that the country was ravaged by war throughout the 1990s and into the new millennium. Out of the three countries affected by the Bosnian war (Croatia, Serbia and Bosnia & Herzegovina), Croatia

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The Tequila Sunrise – A Closer Look at Mexico’s Favourite Tipple

Drinks, Features / Sinead Smyth

Tequila – a drink synonymous with poor decisions and shots with sour lime and salt in Ireland. At least it used to be synonymous with these qualities and activities, although nowadays, us Irish are developing a growing appreciation for Mexico’s favourite tipple. It might not be the global phenomenon that is gin or whiskey but

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Spicy Cocktails to Fall in Love With This Season

Cocktails, Drinks / Gaby Guedez

Don’t get me wrong, I’m a summer person. But when scarf weather kicks in, one can’t do anything but embrace the wonders that the new season brings with it. When it comes to drinks, it’s time to let sugar, spice and everything nice (such as whiskey…) into our glasses, so cosy up and treat yourself

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A Treasure to Discover – The Top 11 Delicious Eats in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands

- Fill Your Heart With Ireland, Features / Jim Heffner

Unspoilt scenery complemented by innovative food producers, award-winning restaurants, creative cafés, diverse markets and great festivals – these are the key ingredients for the taste of success in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. At a time when provenance has become a key consideration for diners, many restaurants around Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands source their produce a very short

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Lakeside Leisure – You Need to Add These Scenic Hotels to Your Must-Visit List

Features / Jim Heffner

Ireland is an island nation, something which seems to highlight our seaside hotels above all others. Now, while a seaside hotel is a wonderful choice for your stay in Ireland, we must not forget our vast lakes, which are happily dotted around the country. So, just this once, avoid the beach, steer away from the

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Take a Bite Out of The Big Apple With The Best Brunches in New York City

City Breaks, North America, Travel / Jim Heffner

You hear some very interesting things when you keep schtum and listen in to the conversation between two NYC chefs. There we were, having morning coffee in a rather stylish eatery (and believe me, there are so many of these in New York we just haven’t got the space to list them); and there they

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Meet The Bartenders Making The Most of The Innovative New Schweppes 1783 Range

Interviews / Jim Heffner

Schweppes has expertly crafted a range of mixers to inspire the luxury drinking experience. This 1783 range includes five new flavour combinations and spirit pairings, ensuring there is something to please even the most discerning cocktail connoisseur. We spoke to three of Ireland’s bartenders who told us why they love using Schweppes mixers to create

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Laying The Cards on The Table – Head Chef Eimear Ni Cheilleachair at Table Restaurant in Brown Thomas Cork

Interviews / Jim Heffner

Eimear Ni Cheilleachair is the Head Chef at Table Restaurant in Cork’s Brown Thomas store, a role she has held since November 2017. But where did her career begin and how did she reach this point? “I’m from the middle of the countryside in Kerry. All my family are total foodies and meal times were

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A Taste of Italy – A Food and Travel Guide to Bologna

City Breaks, Europe, Travel / Jim Heffner

While most visitors to Italy usually flock to Rome or Venice, a recent trip to Emilia Romagna made me realise that if you’re after the best food Italy has to offer, then the charming city of Bologna needs to be your first stop. Famed as being the birthplace of Spaghetti Bolognaise, despite locals vehemently arguing

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Win a Coburg Gardens Afternoon Tea for Two at the Five Star Conrad Hotel – CLOSED

Competitions / Roisin Flynn

Located in the heart of Dublin’s vibrant fair city, at the corner of St Stephen’s Green and opposite the National Concert Hall, the five star Conrad Dublin hotel welcomes you for a unique and memorable experience. The team at Conrad Dublin are delighted to introduce their new Coburg Gardens Afternoon Tea which will be hosted

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