The Best Possible Taste Podcast - A Seafood Journey Along The Wild Atlantic Way And More

The Best Possible Taste Podcast – A Seafood Journey Along The Wild Atlantic Way And More

In this week’s Best Possible Taste Podcast, Sharon Noonan chats to Ron Forrestal, Annie Beresford and also heads into the archives of the Wild Atlantic Way. Ron Forrestal from Forrestal Wine Merchants gives a selection of wine suggestions for you to enjoy during the summer months. Also speaking to Sharon this week is Annie Beresford, […]

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The Highly Anticipated Gloss Wine Dinner Returns to The Merrion this Month

Events, Small Bites / Darina Coffey

Wine lovers rejoice, THE GLOSS Wine Dinner series returns to The Merrion this month with a garden-inspired wine evening hosted by expert Mary Dowey. Fragrant, floral, fruity, fresh, subtly earthy, organic or biodynamic … The enticing wines chosen for THE GLOSS Magazine’s May wine dinner evoke a summer garden. What better place to discover them

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Luxurious Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast Awarded Prestigious 5 Star AA Award

Restaurants in Belfast, Small Bites / Sinead Smyth

There was much reason for The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Belfast to celebrate this week as the luxury hotel has been awarded a prestigious five star rating by the AA. The Fitzwilliam Hotel opened in 2009 and gained a five star rating in November 2016 from the Tourism Northern Ireland grading system. Now they have been awarded

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River Cottage’s Gill Meller to Cook Up a Wood-Fired Feast at The Green Barn

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

The River Cottage is synonymous with rustic food of exceptional quality and on Saturday June 2nd, Gill Meller will make his third trip to The Green Barn. Meller will cook a wood fired feast using the bounty of this Kildare gem’s kitchen gardens, tunnels, fields and hedge groves, whilst working with some excellent local organic

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Celebrate The Royal Wedding In Style With Afternoon Tea Filled With Creative Cocktails

Small Bites / Sinead Smyth

The House Hotel in Galway is serving a Royal Wedding Afternoon Tea in honour of the upcoming nuptials of His Royal Highness Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle on 19th May. The House Hotel is a four star boutique hotel located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, and a few short minutes from

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Take Your Dining to New Heights With This Incredible Treepod Dining in Thailand

Small Bites, Travel Inspiration, Travel News / Jim Heffner

Inspiring and unique travel experiences are what we’re all seeking these days and Thailand appears to be our next port of call. From mountainside lodges in Peru to bubble hotels in Switzerland, there’s no shortage of spectacular travel experiences in the world. Now, taking high tea to new levels, Treepod Dining in Thailand is sure

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Taste of Dublin 2018 Has Officially Launched And is Set to be a ‘Food Lover’s Playground’

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

The Irish are a nation of food lovers and this year’s Taste of Dublin is sure to tempt our tastebuds and whet our appetites. Officially launching today, Taste of Dublin 2018 is set to be a ‘Food Lover’s Playground’ and the theme is one we can definitely get behind. Food enthusiasts from all over the

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Galway’s Most Stylish Luxury Hotel Invites You to Soak Up Summer in the City

Small Bites / Sinead Smyth

The g Hotel, Galway’s most luxurious hotel is offering a fabulous mid week getaway, inviting guests to ‘Summer in the City’. This mid week treat includes breakfast each morning and afternoon tea in the stunning Signature Lounge, all for just €190 per person sharing. The iconic hotel is situated on the edge of Lough Atalia and

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Beat The Post Bank Holiday Blues With This Week’s Best Travel Deals

Small Bites, Travel News / Jim Heffner

Beat your post bank holiday blues with a selection of new travel deals to help get you through the week. Summer Fun with Aer Lingus There’s still time to save on flights to Europe with Aer Lingus as the airline has extended its summer sale. Save up to 20% off flights to Europe from Dublin,

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Experience a Taste of Summer With Bon Appetit Malahide’s New Menu

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

Looking for a deliciously seasonal menu to sink your teeth into this summer? Bon Appetit Malahide has debuted their new menu and it looks absolutely delicious. Embracing the season, visitors to Bon Appetit will get the chance to taste new dishes like Seared Yellow Fin Tuna, Citrus Ponzu Dressing, Avocado Puree, Saffron Mayo. You can

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This New Seaside Café Looks Like Summer Coffee Fix Perfection

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

No matter how high the temperatures get, it is never ever too warm for a caffeine hit, so we were thrilled to hear that a tempting new café has just opened beside the sea in beautiful Portmarnock. Honey Honey looks like the perfect place to pick up a coffee and some treats to take to

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You Can Now Taste Rare Vintage Wines When You Fly With Emirates

Small Bites, Travel News / Jim Heffner

Emirates has launched the Emirates Vintage Collection, which is a stunning selection of fine wines from its cellar in Burgundy. The four wines, which have been stored for up to 15 years, will be exclusively available on select routes in First Class for a limited time only. These wines include the Château Cheval Blanc 2004,

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Three Ingredient Banana Pancakes Recipe with Cherries and Pistachios by Darina Coffey

Baking & Desserts, Breakfast Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Recipes, Vegetarian / Vegan / Darina Coffey

There is nothing better than a sweet treat for breakfast and this three ingredient banana pancakes recipe is the easiest breakfast of all time. Bonus – these pancakes are pretty healthy too, with good fats and fibre coming from chia seeds. Top yours with whatever takes your fancy, but the trio of pistachios, cherries and

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Meet The Couple Behind 3 Leaves in Blackrock – Santosh Thomas And Milie Mathew

Interviews / Jim Heffner

3 Leaves opened one April weekend in 2016. A small restaurant in Blackrock Market, it was the perfect place for Santosh Thomas and Mile Mathew to kickstart their dream restaurant. Offering food from a variety of different regions in India, 3 Leaves adapts to three different forms of dining, from lunch to restaurant-style 3-course dinners

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24 Hours in Dingle – The Best Places to Eat, Drink And Sleep

- Fill Your Heart With Ireland, Travel / Jim Heffner

A beautiful coastal town in Kerry, Dingle has been a tourist hub for many a year, with visitors from both Ireland and abroad making their way to this scenic spot in search of good food, accommodation with a view and of course, the infamous Fungie. In recent years, the rugged landscape of Dingle, and indeed

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The City of Three Cultures – A Day Exploring Spain’s Past in The Medieval City of Toledo

City Breaks, Europe, Travel / Jim Heffner

The ancient medieval city of Toledo is one of Spain’s most magnificent treasures. Known as the ‘city of three cultures’ during the Middle Ages, it is said that Christians, Muslims and Jews all peacefully coexisted within the city’s protective walls. Overlooking the Río Tajo from its dramatic perch, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is located

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Best Designed Irish Restaurants and Bars TheTaste.ie

Delicious Design: 12 Irish Restaurants & Bars Designed to Impress

Features / Erica Bracken

The Irish public’s appetite for dining out is insatiable. While it’s a pastime that’s increasingly indulged in, customers expect more bang for their buck; a venue that serves up not just a delicious menu but a tempting design too. Even for those who don’t rate a restaurant on how ‘Instagrammable’ it is, when a well

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The White City of France – A Food and Travel Guide to Luminous La Rochelle

City Breaks, Europe, Travel / Jim Heffner

There is a luminosity about La Rochelle that is unsurprising. Even in mid-April you would need a pair of sunglasses – readily available at a moment’s notice – to offset the subtle glare that bounces back at you from its limestone buildings. Not for nothing is it known as La Ville Blanche (the White City).

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Combining Food and Beer Your Quick and Easy Guide to Food and Beer Pairings 3

Combining Food and Beer – Your Quick and Easy Guide to Hoppy Pairings

Craft Beer, Drinks / Gaby Guedez

Wine doesn’t have the monopoly on food and drink pairings. In fact, some dishes might not necessarily find their ideal match in vino and even in instances when there is a bottle that goes quite well with the dishes ahead, perhaps our palates or the occasion call for a beer. The principles behind successful food

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How Do Your Habits Compare? – The Results of TheTaste’s Dining Out Survey 2018

Features / Jim Heffner

Here at TheTaste, we pride ourselves on knowing the likes and dislikes of our readers, especially when it comes to dining out. Last month, we asked you, our readers, to give us your opinions about all things food and restaurant related, from tipping and customer service to providing feedback. We divided the survey into categories

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Guiding Lights – Irish Chefs Reveal the Mentors Who Inspired and Shaped Them

Features / Darina Coffey

Behind every great chef is dedication and passion. Ask any experienced chef, ‘what’s the most important thing you would say to a young person starting out?’ and their answer is generally the same – you have to love it. Young chefs seek inspiration and knowledge to guide them through their careers and that craving is

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