Loaf at First Bite - 16 of the Best Boutique Bakeries and Cake Designers in Ireland

Loaf at First Bite - 18 of the Best Boutique Bakeries and Cake Designers in Ireland

Loaf at First Bite – 16 of the Best Boutique Bakeries and Cake Designers in Ireland

Baking is a labour of love, especially when the ovens are the beating heart of a boutique business where small-batches of breads, pastries cakes and other treats are crafted with care and made from the best ingredients. A few days ago, French President Emmanuel Macron made headlines after joining bakers in their call for French Baguette […]

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Save The Dates – The Irish Food And Drink Festival Calendar For 2018

Events, Features / Jim Heffner

We’re into the second month of 2018 now and after the indulgence of Christmas and the good intentions of January, it’s time to get back on board with our one true love – food. With so many great food and drink events taking place throughout the year, we’ve decided to make things easier for you

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Managing to Deliver a Galway Welcome – Shane McMahon, General Manager at The Front Door Pub

Cocktails, Drinks, Interviews / Gaby Guedez

Shane McMahon likes to lead by example. Being the General Manager of one of Galway’s most popular bars, The Front Door Bar & Restaurant, along with sister venues Sonny Molloy’s Whiskey Bar and Tigh Nora’s Gin Bar, he has opted for a very “hands-on” approach, as the spearhead of a team of over seventy people. “The Front

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How to Win at Choosing Wine on a Date – A Sommelier’s Guide to Do’s and Don’ts

Drinks, Wine / Gaby Guedez

You’ve scrubbed your face, each fibre of your hair stands groomed to perfection, and after a flurry of online shopping in the office for the perfect outfit (the boss can wait a wee bit longer for that report due on Wednesday), you are eventually first date ready. You do that nervous half walk/half run out

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Coffee and a Road Trip – Five Date-Perfect Cafés Across Ireland to Sweeten the Deal

Drinks / Gaby Guedez

Are you hoping to do something memorable and fun this Valentine’s Day? We all know the hassle of dates and finding the right place or the right gift, can be strenuous. While the idea of dinner and a movie might be a safe bet, thinking outside the box might turn the occasion into something special, so how

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It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere – The Sunny Rise of Breakfast Drinking

Cocktails, Drinks / Gaby Guedez

Socially acceptable breakfast drinking used to be reserved for ladies who lunch and Wolf of Wall Street wannabees. The rest of us, nine to five mortals, could perhaps get away with it on tropical holidays or at Oktoberfest, but nowadays, #BrunchGoals have completely turned this around. Of course, caffeine still gets the best of most

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This Laid-Back Wine Bar is Ideal for a Relaxed Soirée for Two - Best Seller Dublin Wine Bar Review

This Laid-Back Wine Bar is Ideal for a Relaxed Soirée for Two – Bestseller Dublin Review

Bars & Venues, Drinks / Gaby Guedez

Café by day, wine bar by night, Bestseller Dublin is a multifaceted and relatively recent addition to Dawson Street and one that stands out due to its low-key charm and bohemian vibes. The place evolves through the day and it goes from a lively spot for a cuppa and a light lunch to an inviting

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Stayin’ Alive – An Ode to the Technicolour Wines of the 70’s

Drinks, Wine / Gaby Guedez

Isn’t it funny how powerfully evocative both scent and taste can trigger nostalgic memories? Like most first experiences, they have a rapid recall. For those of us of a certain vintage, the seventies was a decade of bold new discoveries, endless possibilities and colour, lots of colour. Even the televisions left the black and white

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Drinking Belgium – A Beer Lover’s Unmissable Hop Spots in Brussels and Bruges

Craft Beer, Drinks / Gaby Guedez

Some of my absolute favourite beers are made in Belgium. From Lambics to Dubbels, and everywhere in between, Belgian beers are truly spectacular brews. Recently The Ladies Craft Beer Society of Ireland took at trip to Belgium and I went to Brussels and Bruges. Needless to say, I was in beer heaven. All the places we visited

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The Return of the Lost Distilleries – Why We Should Pay Attention to Scotch’s Revival

Drinks, Spirits, Whiskey / Gaby Guedez

With the recent growth and success of the Irish whiskey market, it seems unusual to be writing about our neighbours across the water in Scotland. However, it would be unwise to not check up on our Scottish counterparts every once in a while. Within the last year – though we’ve been excited about events here

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Win Their Heart Through Their Stomach – Perfect Dates for Food Lovers

Features / Darina Coffey

Whether you’re a Tinder fiend or hustling on Bumble, you’re sure to have encountered the eternal dilemma of the Dublin dater – where to suggest to woo your prospective beau. While anything that involves a bit of Dutch courage is highly advisable early on, getting your date’s tastebuds excited could well be the key to their

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Chef Keith Boyle on The Bay Tree Bistro’s Just Ask Restaurant of the Year 2018 Award

Interviews / Darina Coffey

Local, seasonal produce is the order of the day on menus across the country and this emphasis on championing the best of Irish ingredients is to be welcomed warmly. With a dedicated community of artisan producers working tirelessly to offer world class raw materials, the commitment of Irish chefs to showcasing this produce on their

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Plan Your Perfect Day With These Beautiful Irish Wedding Venues Inspired by The Stars

Features / Jim Heffner

Everyone wants their perfect fairytale wedding to match their own personal love story. Whether you’ve always dreamed of getting married in a castle by a lake or a luxurious hotel, your perfect wedding venue is out there and closer than you might think. In the spirit of love, we’ve taken inspiration from famous faces who

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24 Hours in Wicklow – The Best Places to Eat, Drink and Sleep

- Fill Your Heart With Ireland, Features, Travel / Jim Heffner

One of Ireland’s most scenic locations, a visit to Wicklow will take you through 5,000 years of historic beauty. With the beautiful Wicklow Mountains and views of the Irish Sea from the coast, Wicklow really is at the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East. With a number of fine dining restaurants, quality gastro pubs, fun nights

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Paris’ Most Romantic Districts – Exploring Marais and Montmartre

City Breaks, Europe, Travel / Jim Heffner

Before we do anything or go anywhere, we have words of advice: don’t touch the Chitterling sausage. Don’t look at the Chitterling sausage. Don’t order the Chitterling sausage from the menu. Just. Don’t. We’ll tell you more about it soon, because, frankly, it requires its own explanation. In the meantime, let’s get into a Parisian

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There’s no Shortage of Dining Options on The Playa – Tenerife Food And Travel Guide

Travel / Jim Heffner

There’s certainly no lack of choice when it comes to dining out in the popular tourist resorts of Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos in Tenerife. In fact, you’re more likely to be overwhelmed by the variety of options and have a difficult time choosing. Here are some tried and tested favourites that’ll keep

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Following in the Footsteps of the Renaissance – A Visit to Romantic Florence

City Breaks, Europe, Travel / Jim Heffner

As you stroll through the enchanting streets of beautiful Florence, don’t be surprised if you suddenly feel a wave of creative inspiration wash over you. The Italian city is widely considered to be the cradle of the Renaissance and the Tuscan capital has attracted a steady stream of creatives since the 14th century. From its

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Changes Are Afoot at Malone Lodge Hotel Thanks to New Head Chef Michael Irvine

Interviews / Jim Heffner

There are big changes happening in the kitchens at Malone Lodge Hotel’s Knife & Fork restaurant, and many of these changes come down to the new head chef, Michael Irvine. Michael, who has previously worked at the Hilton Hotel Belfast, Tedford’s restaurant, Flame restaurant and the Four Winds, now calls Malone Lodge Hotel home. A

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The Irish Pub Dining Revolution – Aidan McGrath, Danni Barry and Rob Krawczyk

Features / Darina Coffey

Neighbourhood restaurants are the newest openings as the dining scene is being spread out to suburbs where more affordable properties are available and people are hungry for travelling less into city centres to get a bite to eat. Restaurants are also decentralising to country locations and, in a shift in favour towards casual dining, the

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What’s Love Got to Do with it? Great (Ingredient) Couples for an Exceptional Bar Experience

Cocktails, Drinks / Gaby Guedez

At the most romantic time of the year, our attentions and conversations are drawn to the subject of love in many different ways. This lead me to some self-introspection of the flavours and liquids I love, of those I utilise in the daily undertaking of my business and how this love guides me whilst creating

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For the Love of Food – 14 Culinary Couples Who Mix Business and Pleasure

Features / Erica Bracken

They say don’t mix business with pleasure, but for those couples with a shared passion and a mutual ambition to own their own business this maxim is often shattered. The results of this rule breaking are all too evident in the food industry, with a host of culinary couples behind some of our favourite restaurants

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