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Summer Sorted – Guinness X Meatopia is Coming Back to Dublin Next Month

GUINNESS X MEATOPIA is returning to Dublin this summer and we’re already planning out every little detail of our weekend. Taking place from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th of July, the 3-day beer and food festival is going to setting up shop in the Open Gate Brewery, the innovative and beer experimentation centre of St. […]

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Unforgettable Dining Unlike Anything Else in Ireland – Ichigo Ichie Restaurant Review

The last time I saw Takashi Miyazaki, he was just after completing a screen test for RTE Today in their Cork studio, cool, calm and far more collected than myself. It was both an honour and a terrifying prospect to follow such an act, with his tiny Barrack Street eatery Miyazaki having gained almost hallowed

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Hugo's Restaurant

This Merrion Row Must Visit Should be Top of Your Foodie Hitlist – Hugo’s Restaurant

What is the secret to running a successful restaurant for more than ten years? A question many a Dublin restaurateur has asked over the past few years. With rising rents and a fairly chronic chef shortage it’s no surprise to see that there have been several unfortunate casualties in the industry over the past twelve

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Garden Room

CEO Edward Stephenson on Druids Glen Hotel’s Slick 5-Star Revamp

Druids Glen is a luxurious 5-star golf resort nestled on 400 acres of beautiful countryside between the spectacular Wicklow mountains and the ever-tempting Irish Sea. Only 30 minutes from Dublin, Druids Glen is the definition of an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The resort recently underwent an impressive €9 million revamp

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Undiscovered Europe

Undiscovered Europe – You Need to Add These Destinations to Your Travel Bucket List

I know what you’re thinking – I’ve done Europe, I’ve seen it all. You want to explore further afield and journey to Asia, The US, New Zealand and Africa. Well, don’t be so dismissive of Europe. You may have been to Paris, London, Rome and Berlin, but have you ever been to Kotor? How about

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Abu Dhabi

The Magical Middle East – A Food And Travel Guide to Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates and neighbour to larger city Dubai, is a skyscraper-heavy city in the Middle East. Comprised of a number of islands, including Yas Island, Saadiyat Island, Al Maryah Island and Reem Island, you may be surprised to learn about the huge variety of activities available to visitors.

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Travel With Your Tastebuds

Travel With Your Tastebuds – 17 Dublin Venues That Will Transport You to Your Favourite Destinations

The summer is the perfect time to fly away on holidays and immerse your tastebuds in all the exotic flavours that surround you. But what if you aren’t venturing abroad? Can you still experience the flavours of the world from where you are? The answer is yes and Dublin is a prime example of this, with

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A Whirlwind Experience in Peru – Lost Cities, Ancient Civilisations And Vast Mountains

With its coastline hugging the South Pacific Ocean, Peru is a country of true, undiluted beauty, attracting tourists from every corner of the globe. So what is it about this South American pearl that captures the imagination of those seeking a culturally rich and diverse adventure? My Peruvian journey began in the vibrant city of

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Waste Not, Want Not – The Chefs Across Ireland Moving Towards Zero Food Waste

The writing is on the wall when it comes to waste. We need to improve our efforts from a government level, societal level and we each need to take responsibility. Over one-third of the world’s food is wasted. In hotels and restaurants, a tonne of food waste costs that business between €3,000 and €5,000. An

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General Manager Michael Thornton on Marqette’s Continued Success in the World of Airport Dining

Anyone who has strolled through the halls of Dublin Airport in recent years will no doubt have been tempted by the tempting smells wafting from Marqette. Be it breakfast before your early morning flight or a more hearty dish later in the day, you can always be guaranteed a delicious dish at the terminal one

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The Shining Smile Behind the Star – Sallyanne Clarke of L’Ecrivain

An enduring success on the Dublin dining scene, L’Ecrivain has for 29 years welcomed and wowed diners with contemporary cuisine and the kind of sparkling service that leaves a lasting memory. Derry and Sallyanne Clarke’s Michelin starred restaurant has stood the test of time, the adage behind every great man is a great woman rings

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Giving it Socks? No. Wine! 11 Man-tastic Wines for Dads on Father’s Day

Choosing a Father’s Day wine? Take inspiration from the characteristics that make Dads so special. Strength of character, powerful personality, integrity, sense of fun, versatility, ability to surprise, an unexpected colourful history and much, much more. A selection of full-bodied and richly flavoured red wines from Southern France, Australia and California below represent many of

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Dublin’s Lobster Specialists – Declan McManus of Howth’s King Sitric on Showcasing Irish Lobster

Summer has finally descended on picturesque Howth harbour, and from the perfect vantage point in King Sitric’s panoramic dining room, I spot orange bhoys bobbing about in the current. Lobster pots, second generation owner Declan McManus explains, which bring the prime Balscadden Bay crustaceans to Ireland’s oldest lobster tank. Since 1971, King Sitric has stood

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Classic French Cuisine With an Irish Twist – Novelli at City Quays Restaurant Review

Before heading to a concert at Belfast’s Odessey Arena on a bright Friday evening, our group arrives at the city’s hottest new opening, Novelli at City Quays. The restaurant is situated within the new location-perfect AC Hotel by Marriott on Belfast’s docklands, a thoroughly modern city hotel offering pristine views over the waterfront, with Titanic

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Bottomless Potential - Prosecco Has Made Sparkling Wine Pop

Bottomless Potential – Wonderful Prosecco to Make your Summer Pop

Prosecco has become a bit of a pop culture phenomenon. It has joined other favourites such as chocolate, coffee and strawberries ‘n’ cream not just as ice cream flavours but as spa treatments; its fizzy face graces tote bags and its peachy aroma emanates from scented candles. So popular it is that the phrase “we’ve reached

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