The Merchant Hotel is Hosting an Artistic Afternoon Tea with Famous Duo

To celebrate the success of SCAPEGOATING PICTURES for Belfast, the MAC is offering art lovers the unique opportunity to enjoy a decadent afternoon tea in conversation with Gilbert & George at The Merchant Hotel next month. The special event, which takes place in The Merchant’s iconic Great Room restaurant on Wednesday 11th April, will bring […]

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Great News for the Industry – Restrictive Work Permit Regulations for Chefs to be Changed

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

In positive news for the hospitality industry, Heather Humphreys TD and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation has signed off on changes to Employment Permit Regulations which will make it easier for businesses in the sector to source chefs from outside the European Union. The Restaurants Association of Ireland has welcomed this change warmly. Announcing

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Darina Allen and Noel McMeel Showcased Ireland’s Flavours in New York in Time for St. Patrick’s Day

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Two of Ireland’s leading chefs, Darina Allen and Noel McMeel, partnered up with Tourism Ireland in New York to share a taste of the flavours from the Emerald Isle as they cook up a memorable St Patrick’s Day feast. Darina Allen, from the multi award-wining Ballymaloe Cookery School and Noel McMeel from the prestigious Lough Erne Resort offered

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Spanish Wine Week Returns this April with Fantastic Events and Offers Across Ireland

Events, Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

After two successful runs, the highly anticipated Spanish Wine Week in Ireland is back for its 2018 edition. Wines from Spain has organised a massive celebration of vino which will take place from the Monday 23rd of April to the Sunday 29th. Many venues across the country will be joining the party so stay tuned and

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Travel to Turkey – Ryanair to Fly Direct From Dublin to Coastal Dalaman This Summer

Small Bites, Travel News / Jim Heffner

Have you always wanted to visit Turkey and the beautiful coastal town of Dalaman? The large Middle Eastern country has just gotten closer thanks to the latest travel news from Ryanair. Bringing the world closer to Ireland, the airline has launched its first ever flights from Dublin to Turkey and also from Bratislava to Turkey.

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Family Run Wexford Hotel Showcased on This Week’s Episode of The Restaurant with Gas Networks Ireland

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

As sponsors of the hugely popular show The Restaurant on TV3, Gas Networks Ireland are celebrating restaurants making the most of natural gas for their cooking needs, all around the country. This week, family run four star The Whitford House Hotel in County Wexford has the spotlight. Opened as a B&B 50 years ago, the

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This New Irish Pub in Dublin 8 Will Open Just in Time for St. Patrick’s Day

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

This Friday 16th of March, The Fourth Corner will open its doors on Dublin 8’s lively Kevin Street. The bar’s name pays homage to the name given to what used to be one of the city’s most infamous junctions; “The Four Corners of Hell”, as the area was once nicknamed, “was known as one of

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You Can Fly Direct to China This Summer With Hainan Airlines

Small Bites, Travel News / Jim Heffner

We’re being spoiled for choice lately with a number of new direct flights to long-haul destinations, including a new Hong Kong flight with Cathay Pacific and numerous US destinations. Now, 5-star airline, Hainan Airlines, is due to begin a new direct route from Dublin to Beijing this summer. Taking off on June 12th, there will

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One of Dublin's Coolest Restaurant Just Opened a Sleek Cocktail Bar

One of Dublin’s Coolest Restaurants Just Opened a Sleek Cocktail Bar

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

If you’re looking for a hot new bar to check out during your next night out, then add Hang Dai’s newly opened Golden Bar on the top of your list. The bar, located on the first floor just above the dining area, is opened to the public from Thursday to Saturday and it’s also available

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This Dublin Bar is Hosting The Ultimate St. Patrick’s Day Lock-In

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

What better way to recover from a wild St. Patrick’s Day than with another mad night of partying? With this in mind, Dublin bar, Charlotte Quay, is hosting the “Ultimate Post Paddy’s Day” lock-in Taking place on Sunday, March 18th, the “Lock-In Lunch” includes a drink on arrival, followed by access to a cocktail happy

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Siúcra x Catherine Fulvio Carrot Cake recipe

Mini Carrot Cakes Recipe by Siúcra and Catherine Fulvio

Baking & Desserts, Family Recipes, Recipes / Roisin Flynn

This delectable little carrot cakes recipe is ideal for every upcoming Easter celebration. Siúcra and Catherine Fulvio have created these adorable filled with classic cream cheese frosting and studded with mini carrots! Makes 6 mini cakes Ingredients: – 320g plain flour – 1½ tsp baking powder – 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda – 1 tsp

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A French Wine Made by An Irish Woman to Enjoy this St. Patrick’s Day

Drinks, Small Bites, Wine / Gaby Guedez

The list of Irish people who’ve left their mark in wineries across the world is long and filled with successful stories. Often referred to as the Wine Geese, these adventurous merchants and winemakers are not just memories of the past as nowadays the dream of leaving the Emerald Isle to craft wines in different regions

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Black’s Distillery in Kinsale Launches Innovative Rum Made in Ireland

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Irish whiskey and gin make frequent headlines but when was the last time you heard about an Irish rum? The sugar cane spirit, often made in more tropical latitudes is quite popular in Irish bars and thanks to the innovative drinksmiths at Black’s Distillery in Kinsale in Co. Cork now you can enjoy it with

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M&S Teams Up with Award Winning Lir Chocolates to Create Designer Easter Eggs

Features / Darina Coffey

If Easter isn’t a time for treating yourself when is? If you are looking to spoil that special someone in your life once Lent is over and done with, look no further than M&S and their brand new luxury Easter egg collection. Designed and hand-crafted by award winning Irish chocolatiers Lir, the collection is where

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Irish Whiskey Exports Showed Double-Digit Growth Across Key Markets

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Last year, the world’s thirst for Irish whiskey kept growing. Figures from the Central Statistics Office’s (CSO) indicate that exports achieved an overall increase in value of 14.2% and 16.7% growth in experts to the US, Irish whiskey’s largest export market. Canada registered an increase of 15.7% and there was a growth of 9.2% across

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The Luxurious Dromoland Castle is Going Green Green For St. Patrick’s Day

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

Dromoland Castle, one of Ireland’s finest resorts, is planning to go green this Friday in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and our cultural heritage. Visitors to the castle can avail of a number of activities throughout the day, with bagpipers bringing the 16th century baronial castle to life with live performances from 9.30AM on Saturday,

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Dream Delivery! You Can Now Get Ladureé Macarons Delivered to Your Door

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

Here at TheTaste, we are firm believers that macarons are the most luxurious baked treat you can devour, and we are fiends for the delicate, chewy and candy coloured almond delights. When the craving hits, we can flock to the beautiful Ladurée boutique on South William Street to eat in with a cup of chocolate

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We Need This Indulgent Gin And Elderflower Easter Egg in Our Lives

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

Gin and Elderflower is a tried and tested combination that has proved popular among gin lovers worldwide. And now, Tesco Ireland is selling what can only be described as the most perfect creation – a gin and elderflower Easter egg. Adding chocolate to the mix really elevates the already delicious drink combination and is sure

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Win the Ultimate Family Stay at Croke Park Hotel with Dinner, Breakfast and Kids Treats – CLOSED

Competitions / Roisin Flynn

The Croke Park, Dublin’s iconic sporting hotel, enjoys a unique location – just steps away from the historic and world-famous Croke Park Stadium, the spiritual home of Ireland’s native Gaelic games and one of the city’s leading venues for international conferences and headline concerts. With its convenient location just minutes from the city centre and

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Paul Harrington Rocks His Way Around the Kitchen on TV3’s The Restaurant Tonight

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

This week on The Restaurant, musician and former Eurovision winner Paul Harrington rocks into the kitchen hoping to impress Marco Pierre White, Celebrity Chef Rachel Allen and Guest Food Critic Martin Shanahan of Fishy Fishy in Kinsale. Paul is hoping to bring a touch of his Eurovision winning magic to The Restaurant, with six nostalgic

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Catherine Fulvio and Siúcra Teamed Up for a Delicious Easter Eggstravaganza (Social Gallery)

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Last Saturday 10th of March, celebrity chef and Siúcra brand ambassador Catherine Fulvio shared some of her best tips for a delicious Easter at a very eggciting afternoon filled with fun and treats for the whole family. The event gathered families to celebrate the joys of Easter cooking and baking, children enjoyed face painting and

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