Let’s set the scene: two chefs take to the main stage at Taste of Dublin, there’s a mackerel dish with a dash of Michelin star sparkle and lusciously layered gourmet burgers, a crowd that’s as entertained as they it is informed, and just to top off the culinary spectacle one of Ireland’s best-loved chefs gate […]
The gin tide is still high and by the look of things, the spirit can expect yet another summer of smooth sailing as its popularity keeps reaching record-breaking heights. It’s a perfect storm, really: it needs no ageing so it can be produced and sold in a short period of time; distillers can infuse their products with
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Hear that sound? What you’re hearing is the crack of a glass ceiling and the din of voices rising – it turns out plates aren’t the only thing that are getting smashed in the kitchen. The same sound is echoed in the boardroom, on the farm, and in the lab, as women right across the food
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You simply can’t mention Marrakech without sparking a conversation about food. The flavours, smells and colours of this bustling ancient city need to be seen (and tasted) to be believed. North African meets Mediterranean, fresh local produce, centuries old traditional methods of cooking and the warmth of the local people wanting to share their culture
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Madrid is a wonderful mix of Spanish culture, food, music and design with a metropolitan edge. The city is perhaps less visited than the likes of Barcelona or the Costa del Sol but it offers visitors the best of Spanish cuisine, tradition and energy. My heart lies in the Spanish capital and every time the
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National Geographic’s Coolest Place on Earth…could it be Macchu Picchu? The Pyramids of Giza? Wrong and wrong again. Our most northerly county and home to some of our most breath-taking scenery, Donegal, has been awarded the crown and rightfully so. The otherworldly tip of the country juts out into the Atlantic way at its wildest,
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On a rainy Thursday evening, Dublin’s most glamorous dining room is filled with beautiful people, dressed to the nines to enjoy a memorable night at Luna. Having enjoyed many an evening in the red hot leather booths myself, tonight the tables have turned and I’ve swapped my cocktail best for chefs whites, and am peering
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If the thought of enduring the airport struggle and packing your little ones onto a plane has you dreading your summer break, why not pack up the car and plan a road trip to remember instead? Ireland is home to some incredible family friendly hideaways just waiting to welcome you and the gang. From fairy
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The pinnacle of kitchen perfection, the patisserie that populates our social media feeds and restaurant menus is often in equal measures exacting and exotic, a kaleidoscope of colourful creations made magical with mango, a plethora of pomegranate seeds or dribbled with the nectar of passion fruit. Paula Stakelum, the Executive Pastry Chef at the five-star
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For kids, there is no downside to the summer holidays. Two whole months full of no homework, sunshine, and adventures. However to parents the sound of that final school bell ringing can bring with it a wave of panic on how you will keep them entertained for over 60 days, that’s almost 1,490 hours to
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It’s World Gin Day! declares Pat McGrath gleefully, as we sit down in a fuschia leather booth overlooking a glowing neon “Pink Lounge” sign in Killarney’s very own dedicated Gin and Champagne Bar. Housed in the uber stylish Ross Hotel in the centre of the ever-thronged epicentre of Kingdom tourism, Kerry may not be the
Marlfield House was originally built in 1852, one of two houses owned by the Stopfords who were the Earls of Courtown. Located on the outskirts of Gorey in County Wexford, It is considered a fine example of a rural regency-style house with architectural details including intricate plasterwork and classical-style chimneypieces. The building was modified in
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The art of crafting luxury goes beyond the simple skill of assembling expensive raw materials. Just as a diamond in the rough yearns for a experienced hand that turns it into a true jewel, a fine spirit will long for a sorcerer worthy or turning it into a potion of real magic and as such, it
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The boom is back or so they are saying..and while we may not have learned all we should from the errs of the Celtic Tiger some have learned more than others. A perfect case in point in Residence on Stephen’s Green, once a bastion of excess, the previous private members club is undergoing quite the
The wondrous Wild Atlantic Way initiative created by Failte Ireland has without doubt been a roaring success to date with visitor numbers to the West up year on year, one county which has benefitted greatly is Mayo. Often viewed by many locals as the forgotten beauty, Mayo has really come into its own. With Staycations
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In the heart of Rathmines there’s a little café that will make yours skip a beat. Pot Bellied Pig opened in March in and instantly was a swoonworthy addition to our Instagram feeds as happy food and coffee lovers posted their flattys and pancake stacks with picture perfect backdrops. The ambience of Pot Bellied Pot
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Summer evenings in Dublin nearly demand migration to the cosy coastal villages we are lucky to have within touching distance of the city. On the hottest day of the year so far, a post work sea-side stroll was non-negotiable – the perfect way to whet our appetites after a day of listening to the Irish
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“She keeps Moët & Chandon, in her pretty cabinet”… If absolute rock legend Freddie Mercury mentions the name of your brand in the first line of one of his songs, you know you’re larger than life. The fizz of preference of the “Killer Queen” also touched the lips of Leo DiCaprio’s Gatsby and it’s not the
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On a recent road trip to Mayo it suddenly dawned on us that there are big advantages to not having a motorway on your doorstep. Well one mainly, the fact you actually get to experience all the little gems hidden across the Irish landscape. We decided to travel cross country on our return home, through
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Over the past couple of years, I have visited and reviewed many restaurants around Ireland for TheTaste.ie. I know that I am the envy of many but I never take for granted how fortunate I am to have the chance to do the thing that I love most. I fervently believe that our hospitality industry
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“Jeepers Creepers, where’d you get those peepers” cooed Louis Armstrong as I wandered in, wide-eyed, to one of the newest additions to Belfast’s bustling restaurant scene. Hands down the most visually show-stopping of them all, Gallery Café on Dublin Road opened just last month and if we eat with our eyes, at Gallery the feast
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