It may be hard to admit but it seems the sun-drenched summer days we have recently enjoyed are slowly slipping from our fingers, only to be replaced by the colder evenings of Autumn. On chillier days, we tend to reach for our creature comforts; hats, scarfs, gloves and coffee of course. It is also a well-known […]
This Dublin Restaurant is Serving up the Chocolate Coffee of Our Dreams Read More »
Vegan in Ireland has teamed up with some of the country’s leading food and drink experts to create a unique vegan culinary event series. Created in 2017 by Scott and Sivan Renwick, Vegan in Ireland aims to make veganism in Ireland enjoyable for everyone and accessible to everyone. The series will feature some of the best venues
Ireland’s Leading Chefs Join Forces For an Exciting Vegan Culinary Event Series Read More »
Food On The Edge symposium director, JP McMahon, has announced that he will be joined by some of the country’s best chefs as guest speakers at the national launch of the event. Andy McFadden, Danni Barry, Dylan McGrath and Domini Kemp will join McMahon in Glovers Alley on Monday the 13th of August to launch
JP McMahon Announces Ireland’s Top Chefs as Guest Speakers at FOTE Read More »
Grab your gin passport and head to Galway for the ultimate gin experience. Do you love gin and sampling all the different brands available? But at the same time, do you also find it hard to keep track of the types you’ve tried? Well, now you can! With a growing collection of over 200 different
The ever-popular Vegfest returns this September with a host of innovative food and cookery demonstrations to delight eager ethical foodies of Dublin. Taking place at Griffith College from Saturday 22nd – Sunday 23rd September, there will be lots of diet and nutrition talks, expert guests, live performances and more. Returning to the festival is the popular Vegan Food
Veg Out at Dublin’s Premier Plant-Based Food Festival This September Read More »
This August sees Taste of Donegal return for its 10th year for a three-day celebration of food and drink from Friday 24th – 26th August. The Pier in Donegal Town will play host to a record number of visitors to the festival, with a stellar line up of celebrity chefs and exhibitors. Last year over
Discover, Dine and Delight at Taste of Donegal’s 10th Food Festival Read More »
Happy Travel Tuesday! Get planning your next adventure with this week’s best travel deals, from a cruise around the Emirates to exploring all China has to offer, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for. Cruise the Emirates GoHop have a wide range of competitively-priced cruises, so you’ll be sure to visit the places you’ve
Pack Those Bags – Here Are This Week’s Best Travel Deals Read More »
The National Dairy Council has announced that Great British Bake Off star and Queen of Cakes Mary Berry will be the special guest at the NDC stand at this year’s National Ploughing Championships. The ever-popular Ploughing Competition will be held in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly from 18th – 20th September. To celebrate this star guest, the
Embrace Your Inner Star Baker With Mary Berry at this Fabulous Irish Baking Competition Read More »
It’s significant how the recent spell of good weather has increased the number of happy (and slightly more tanned) faces around. Perhaps not surprising though that sunny weather makes us happy, after all, it is estimated that, in Ireland, one-in-15 people are affected by SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder – a form of depression experienced
Food For Thought – Chefs Giving More Than a Thought for Mental Health Read More »
There is little denying that a trip to The Shelbourne is always a welcome treat. Whether it is lingering over a luxurious afternoon tea in the Lord Mayor’s Lounge, enjoying a cocktail in the always buzzing Horseshoe Bar. Most exciting of all, an evening in The Saddle Room is an occasion in itself, worthy of
Sumptuous Seasonal Delights at The Shelbourne – The Saddle Room Restaurant Review Read More »
The Irish restaurant scene is showing no signs of slowing down, with the booming sector seeing one new restaurant open after another. While this is great news for food lovers far and wide, it can be difficult trying to narrow down your choices and figure out which of the country’s newest openings you want to
Ireland’s Newest Openings – Add These New Restaurants to Your Foodie Bucket List Read More »
Based in Ennis Co. Clare, Hotel Woodstock has the warmth of a beautiful, country house with a passion to make you feel at home. The ease and friendliness of a hotel that is family-run and that knows the difference real service makes. The hotel is ideally situated at the heart of Ireland’s dramatically beautiful Wild
Let’s state the obvious from the outset, Dublin is a fertile hunting ground for a great dinner. I’m always delighted to discover new gems close to home, but it feels all the more rewarding when you unearth something wonderful outside of your own neck of the woods. Off the beaten track but probably not far
Going the Extra Mile at Two Mile House – The Brown Bear Restaurant Review Read More »
When you think about picturesque places in Ireland one place that always springs to mind is Adare Village. For those readers who have bypassed this picture perfect village in Limerick, Adare is dotted with pretty little thatch roofed boutiques, quaint bars and some fantastic spots for a good feed. Most notably 1826 Adare which is
Do you remember your first time….? I do, very vividly. It was back in the year 2000, I was only 20. I was excited and intrigued, I had my first Oh My God moment, I was blown away and thought you’re coming home with me. A bottle of the red wine that was in my
Sensual Wines to Please Your Palate and Beyond Read More »
From the Antifreeze Scandal in Austria in 1985, to the Great Wine Fraud from Rudy Kurniawan starting in 2006, wine is much than just the liquid nectar inside each bottle. A time capsule of history, an ode to the people and place, a story that never ends – wine, like an old soul with many
A Wine Time Capsule – 8 Moments That Changed the World of Wine (Part 2) Read More »
The summer of 2018 has given us plenty of opportunities to perfect our outdoor dining practices and skills. Wines light in alcohol and with high acidity are preferred for their refreshing qualities and versatility with al fresco dining and picnics. Here are a few European white wines from France, Portugal, Austria and Hungary that enjoy being
10 Delightful European Summer Whites For Dining Al Fresco And Picnics Read More »
Summer is well and truly underway in Ireland and it is the finest one I can remember. For many, the opportunity to go day drinking on these gorgeous weekends is grasped firmly with both hands as we flood to beaches, parks and garden barbeques. Less appealing is that moment we pop open the 3rd bottle,
5 Refreshing Summer Wines You Can Drink All Day Long Read More »
When summer arrives, as a bartender we always see a run on Aperol spritz’s, but the times have changed, as the spritz has a home at any time drink, and its popularity has exploded. And this, in turn, has aided the popularity of all the Italian Aperitivo liqueurs. Italy produces numerous other bitter aperitivo liqueurs
The Italians do it Bitter. Better, I Meant Better – Classic Italian Cocktails Read More »
September sees Ireland’s largest food festival swing into action once more. The 2018 programme boasts more events than ever before over the ten days of the festival, with over 250 events in 41 towns and villages and 8 islands across West Cork from 7th to 16th September. There is a definite guest chef flavour to
Here Are Our Top Picks for A Taste of West Cork Food Festival 2018 Read More »
While nowadays a brewer’s creativity (or madness) is the limit when it comes to adding flavours to their beers, there are just four basic ingredients that ultimately make the true core of any brew: water, yeast, grains and hops. The last two tend to be the most talked about when discussing a beer’s flavours and while
Beers Gone Wild – When Brewers Let Nature Do the Talking Read More »
Copyright © TheTaste.ie – All rights reserved.
Click below to see our memberships which have free options to sign up to our weekly newsletter or premium options for full site access with premium experiences & perks. This month we have over €600 in prizes to give away and over €1000 worth of experience savings and perks for Premium Subscribers.
