Designated Adult? These are the New-Wave Mocktails you Should Drink in Dublin

Bars & Venues, Cocktails, Drinks / Gaby Guedez

James Bond is fond of his Martini, Don Draper likes his Old Fashioneds and Carrie Bradshaw has a soft spot for the Cosmopolitan. But when it comes to non-alcoholic drinks, Hollywood’s most iconic association is perhaps Shirley Temple, the child star who inspired a mix of ginger ale and grenadine, garnished with a cherry. Mocktails […]

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Spiced Hot Chocolate Mousse Recipe From Beaufield Mews

Baking & Desserts, Recipes / Jim Heffner

Christmas may be over but it’s still quite cold outside, so to help you through January and the last of the winter chill, why not indulge in this spiced hot chocolate mousse recipe from Beaufield Mews. Ingredients: – 226g butter – 200g milk chocolate – 50ml water – 116g caster sugar – 2 eggs –

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The Modern Marco Polo of Irish Spirits – An Interview with PJ Rigney

Drinks, Gin, Interviews / Gaby Guedez

PJ Rigney is a pioneer and a spearhead of the Irish craft spirits industry. He describes himself as a “serial entrepreneur” and he has created over 20 international drinks during his more than 30 years of experience. Across the different decades his career has encompassed so far, he has always been able to distil and infuse

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“A Drink is Not Just a Drink Anymore, it’s an Experience” – An Interview with Mixologist and Author Tony Conigliaro

Cocktails, Drinks, Interviews / Gaby Guedez

It’s been nearly a decade since the New York Times pointed out “the word curate no longer belongs to the museum crowd.” The term, once referring to the quite specific role of the person who takes care of a museum or art collection, has entered mainstream speak as, in a way, we all have become the gatekeepers of our own

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George’s Street Hottest Bar is a Cocktail Lover’s Must-Visit – NoLIta Bar Review

Bars & Venues, Drinks / Gaby Guedez

If bars and restaurants in George’s Street were people, they’d make up for quite a fun crowd. You’ll have the chill ones, the wild ones and an eclectic group of friends from different parts of the world. NoLIta would be an attractive Italian-American stylishly attired, with a passion for food and drink, and great charisma. My visit to

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This Crafty New Gastropub is Upping Phibsborough’s Drinks Scene – The Bald Eagle Bar Review

Bars & Venues, Drinks / Gaby Guedez

When it comes to new openings in Dublin, if 2016 was the year of the fox, 2017’s spirit animal has to be the eagle. While the highly anticipated restaurant The Leagle Eagle was the first one to land last summer, November saw the arrival of The Bald Eagle, a gastropub whose promise of “craft beer, gin

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Brewing a Great Year: Caffeinated New Years Resolutions for 2018

Drinks / Gaby Guedez

Welcome to 2018! With the old year fully wrapped and tucked away, it is time to start filling up that new diary of yours with some exciting fresh ideas. Here are five New Year’s resolutions for coffee lovers to get the new year off to a great start. Make the Most out of your Coffee

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A Velvety Syrah at a Great Value to Treat your Palate without Breaking the Bank

Drinks, Small Bites, Wine / Gaby Guedez

Chile’s most popular variety might be Cabernet Sauvignon, but the country is by no means a wine trick pony. In fact, with its numerous microclimates and innovative winemakers, the Andean country seems to have a terroir to suit almost any grape and one that particularly thrives is Syrah. Viña Chocalan Origen Gran Reserva Syrah 2015 is a

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Amazing Accommodation – These Airbnb’s Are Top of Our 2018 Wish List

Small Bites, Travel News / Jim Heffner

With unique accommodation continuing to be on the rise this year, we’ve selected some of Airbnb’s best properties that are right on top of our wish list. From treehouses to yurts and traditional homes, there’s a place for everyone to stay. Romantic Suite in a family home in Valparaiso, Chile Enjoy sweeping views of the

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Drop that Detox Tea: Healthy Wine Now Exists

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

We always knew tofu was versatile but this is not your average veggie-lover’s twist on the wild card of foods. A tofu-based healthy wine has been developed by scientists from the National University of Singapore and thanks to its innovative making process it is enriched with isoflavones, an antioxidant associated to many health benefits. The beverage,

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Travel Tuesday – Make The Most of The January Sales This Week

Small Bites, Travel News / Jim Heffner

Happy New Year! It may only be the second of January, but we’re already getting itchy feet. Make the most of the January sales and book a holiday away for yourself, whether it’s a post-Christmas break or a discount on your summer sun. Fly Norwegian from Dublin, Cork and Shannon to Boston and New York

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Win a Case of Low Calorie Brancott Estate Flight Sauvignon Blanc and Two Tickets to WellFest 2018 – CLOSED

Competitions / Roisin Flynn

The first step to getting on track with your New Year’s resolutions is trying Brancott Estate Flight, a new lower calorie wine from New Zealand wine makers, Brancott Estate. Crafted to be naturally lighter in calories and alcohol, “Flight” has 20% less calories & 26% less alcohol. This innovative wine comes as Irish consumers continue

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Win Two Tickets to the Exclusive DoDublin Whiskey Trail – CLOSED

Competitions / Roisin Flynn

TheTaste are teaming up with DoDublin, Teeling Whiskey Distillery and Jameson Distillery Bow St. to give you the chance to experience a brand new Dublin Whiskey Trail. Beginning the tour at St Stephens Green North Stop, whiskey lovers will be stylishly transported to two separate distillery locations in the heart of Dublin City. This bespoke

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Win a Low Calorie 4 Week Meal Plan to Kick Start 2018 from LowCal Meals Delivered – CLOSED

Competitions / Roisin Flynn

Lowcal Meals Delivered provide healthy freshly cooked tasty nutritional meals and deliver them to your door, giving you back some of your precious time! No more grocery shopping, no more waste and no more cleaning pots and pans. Just heat, eat and enjoy! TheTaste and Lowcal Meals Delivered is giving one lucky winner the chance

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Win Dinner, Cocktails and Wine for 2 People at the Loft Brasserie in Beaufield Mews – CLOSED

Competitions / Roisin Flynn

The Loft Brasserie at Beaufield Mews is set under wooden beams and old stone walls, with an open fire and glass chandeliers, it gives a unique atmosphere. Nestled upstairs, it overlooks the 19th century courtyard, giving it a fabulous ambiance. Dining takes place in The Mirrored Room, which as the name speaks for itself, is

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Win Dinner with Cocktails for 4 People at Saba Baggot Street to Celebrate Caveman Month – CLOSED

Competitions / Roisin Flynn

Saba (meaning happy meeting place) is a Thai and Vietnamese eatery and cocktail bar. It is located at 22 Upper Baggot Street in Dublin 4 on the banks of the Grand canal. Saba is delighted to announce Cavemen Month is back From January 8th to January 28th 2018, both Saba and Saba To Go will

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48 Hours in Doha, Qatar – The Perfect Stopover Destination in The Middle East

Asia & Beyond, Travel / Jim Heffner

Doha, the capital of Qatar, is an up-and-coming spot for travellers, particularly those visiting en route to their far flung destination. A great introduction to the modern Middle East, Doha is one stopover destination you’ll want to stay longer in. With activities to thrill and exquisite food to sample, two days in Doha will fly by.

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Planning a Holiday in 2018? Add 8 of Our Favourite Travel Destinations to Your Bucket List

Small Bites, Travel, Travel Inspiration, Travel News / Jim Heffner

As we wave goodbye to 2017 and get ready to welcome in a new year, why not start planning your next holiday? While we’ll be keeping the Taste Travel section up to date throughout the year, if you’re seeking some immediate inspiration, our favourite destinations of 2017 may be just what you need. For me

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The Shed Distillery Introduced Connacht’s First Whiskey in 104 Years

News, Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Yesterday, 21st of December, over 200 people gathered in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim, to witness and taste a historic event: the opening of the first cask of Irish whiskey made in Connacht in 104 years. The cask, containing €100,000 worth of Irish whiskey, was the first-ever distilled by The Shed Distillery of PJ Rigney, maker of

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Three Crowd-Pleasing Wines with Personality to Make Everyone Cheer this Weekend

Drinks, Small Bites, Wine / Gaby Guedez

Wine is as varied as people’s preferences, however, when you have a mixed group and on top of that, an assortment of dishes with many different flavours, choosing a bottle that makes everyone happy can feel like a high stakes negotiation. It’s not too different to the art of choosing the right music and just like

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Hotelier Launches ‘More Than Soup’ Initiative to Help Feed Northern Ireland’s Homeless

Small Bites / Jim Heffner

Chefs from Bangor’s The Salty Dog will take over behind the scenes at St Patrick’s Soup Kitchen this weekend to kick-start proprietor Ken Sharp’s More Than Soup campaign, which aims to bring restaurant quality food to the city’s homeless community. Partnering with St Patrick’s Church’s soup kitchen, the restaurant will provide and prepare a Christmas

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