Seán Muldoon and Jack McGarry run the multi award-winning bar The Dead Rabbit in New York, named the World’s Best Bar in 2016 and awarded the accolade of Best Bar in North America on four occasions. We had the opportunity to meet them during the last day of their Dublin residency at The Sidecar within The […]
“We Take a Lot from Ireland” – Seán Muldoon and Jack McGarry from The Dead Rabbit Read More »
Ennis Food Festival will be held from 12-15th October in food venues all over the town, with the festival’s main event, The Gourmet Food Village, taking place on Sunday the 15th of October. The Gourmet Food Village will feature cookery demos with celebrity chef Kevin Dundon, alongside local and national Artisan food stalls, food sampling
Celebrity Chefs Flock to The West For Next Weekend’s Ennis Food Festival Read More »
Whiskey aficionados and collectors, take note: The Midleton Very Rare Cask Circle Club is making it possible for you to obtain your own cask of Midleton Very Rare Irish whiskey, sourced from a variety of exceptional casks hand selected by Master Distiller, Brian Nation. The experience of having your own cask starts when you choose the special
Philadelphia here we come! Aer Lingus has announced a new direct route from Dublin to Philadelphia, with flights taking off in March 2018. The new route will operate four times weekly from March 25th 2018, with fares starting at €199 one-way when booked as part of a return trip. Unveiled as part of the new
Philadelphia Here We Come – Aer Lingus to Fly Direct From Dublin to Philly Next Year Read More »
Spanish charcuterie has earned a place in tables all over the world. Renown for its quality and taste, Iberico ham is a delicacy that meat lovers can hardly resist and this 17th of October, you can enjoy it and learn about it with the experts as Instituto Cervantes is hosting a Spanish Charcuterie workshop that
Taste the Finest Iberico Ham at Instituto Cervantes Spanish Charcuterie Workshop Read More »
Carlow based Walsh Distillery has just launched two super-premium expressions from The Irishman range. These new and limited edition bottles were finished in Marsala wine ‘hogshead’ casks from the Florio winery in Sicily, owned by the distillery’s strategic partner Illva Saronno. The Irishman Founder’s Reserve Florio Marsala Cask Finish is a triple-distilled, non chill filtered whiskey with an ABV
Walsh Whiskey Distillery Launches Two New Limited Edition Irish Whiskeys Read More »
When a group of Spanish entrepreneurs launched a blue wine last year, we knew they were creating a monster. Shortly after, Blue Prosecco became a thing and we’ve seen the odd bottle of sky coloured Moscato and blue Cava making the rounds. Now France has become the latest country to see a wine of this shade, thanks
Sacré Blue! France’s First Blue Sparkling Wine Exists and Wine Snobs Can’t Cope Read More »
Is there anything more tempting than a flame-kissed, blushingly rare steak? Surely the death row meal of many, it is hard to deny the appeal of such carnivorous delights. Meat lovers will rejoice at the launch of Holy Smoke’s brand new dedicated steak menu, which sounds tempting enough to warrant a trip to Cork. The
This Cork Restaurant Has Just Launched a Flaming Delicious Steak Menu Read More »
Have you always dreamed of waking up in your own private palace in the sand dunes of Marrakech? If so, there’s an Airbnb that may be the answer to all your prayers. The Cozy Palace is a private oasis located in the centre of Marrakech’s city centre, complete with an array of authentic Moroccan style
This Magical Marrakech Rental Will Have You Feeling Like a Queen Read More »
Calling all ski lovers! A special Après Ski Lodge is coming to CHQ, George’s Dock in Dublin city this winter. This exciting Christmas party venue is the first of its kind in Dublin and visitors can expect to experience a custom-built ski lodge right in the heart of the city. Whether you’re planning a party or
Christmas Just Got Cooler – A Ski Lodge Party Venue is Coming to Dublin This November Read More »
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And while we’re counting the days already, come December 1st we’ll be able to keep track of them in a more delightful way as there are many boozylicious advent calendars out there: from a Prosecco and sparkling wine calendar, to Aldi’s wines of the world collection, to
There’s a Whiskey Advent Calendar and we Can Barley Wait Until December Read More »
Mention a martini, a gin and tonic, whiskey on the rocks or a vodka and rum cocktail and the anticipation immediately lifts the spirits. Spirits are synonymous with breaking the ice as well as melting it and helping the conversation flow, especially in new company. While wine can sometimes become the subject of the conversation,
Ice Breaker Spirits – Interesting Bottles that Will Make you Skip Small Talk Read More »
Aperol Spritzers were just the beginning, the Prosecco sugar-coated getaway drink that introduced uninitiated palates into the realm of bitter spirits and herbal liqueurs; one where potion-like bottles with exotic names contain elixirs that give depth to cocktails and that lure you into the last frontier of flavour, bitterness. Bitter tasting foods and drinks are acquired tastes
Bittersweet Symphony – Herbal and Bitter Liqueurs for the Absinthe Minded Read More »
“I feel hugely privileged to be a part of the re-birth of the Irish Whiskey category”, says Louise McGuane, who founded The Chapel Gate Irish Whiskey Company in September 2015. She left Ireland in 1992 to study Philosophy and Literature in the UK and after that, she moved to the US and worked in Moët Hennessy. She eventually moved
Bow Lane is consistently surprising. It might sound like an oxymoron but the venue is one of those places you can always rely on, a bar that offers the golden triangle of quality, hospitality and creativity. I went there recently on a Friday with the intention to start my weekend with a cocktail. They say
A Creative Bar Serving Some of Dublin’s Coolest Cocktails – Bow Lane Bar Review Read More »
For bartender Darren Geraghty, working in a bar used to follow a predictable pattern: within a period of approximately three years, he would optimise the venue’s workflow, develop cocktails and implement the necessary upgrades to take the place to the next level before moving on to the next challenge. Three years have passed already since he became
Firing Up the Irish Cocktail Scene – Darren Geraghty from Candlelight Bar at Siam Thai Read More »
Wake up and smell the coffee: If there’s a drink that has divided and conquered the Irish cocktail scene, it’s the Espresso Martini. Unlike the Cosmopolitan or the Old Fashioned, the drink has climbed its way to the top without the help of a Carrie Bradshaw or a Don Draper and while it’s not that new,
All Hail the Espresso Martini – How did the Caffeinated Cocktail Take Over Irish Bars? Read More »
It’s 8:30 am. Autumn time in Mayo, Ireland’s west – a county that’s a kaleidoscope of colour, rhythm, and movement. A season where the leaves change colour, and perhaps your wine does too. The bed vibrates, my new Samsung squealing for attention: 12 emails, 4 Twitter notifications, and a text from my most discerning fan,
A Day in My Life as Head Sommelier in Ashford Castle Read More »
There are few places in the world that could rival the dramatic scenery and rugged valleys dotted throughout the awe inspiring coastal route to Connemara, seen by many as one of the most beautiful parts of Ireland. As we passed through Connemara National Park on our recent trip out West, we were swept away by
Could this be Ireland’s Most Romantic Hotel – Ballynahinch Castle Review Read More »
An air of historic grandeur and elegance are the initial impressions upon arrival at Luttrellstown Castle Resort. Situated in the heart of a 560 acre estate, Luttrellstown Castle was originally built for gracious hospitality and entertaining, a tradition that continues to this day. There are a number of dining options all within the Luttrellstown Castle
For a universe to be believable, it has to be consistent. Theories and philosophies are accepted or dissed because of their internal coherence or lack of it. But should a premise be worth it, one can make the parenthesis known as willing suspension of disbelief, a term coined by English writer and philosopher Samuel Taylor Coleridge, who once
Field of Dreams – Gerard Bertrand’s Spiritual Quest to Reimagine the Languedoc Read More »
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