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Getting to the Heart of Great Cooking at Kernel Bar & Kitchen – Restaurant Review

Kernel Bar & Kitchen only opened a few months ago but already seems to be gaining a reputation for its simple, contemporary cooking. In many ways this is hardly surprising given the fact that the Chef/Proprietor is Maria Raftery, who many people will know from her 17 years as head chef in Zuni Restaurant, one […]

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A Refreshing Concept in Craft Drinks – The Black Castle Drinks Story

A Refreshing Concept in Craft Drinks – The Black Castle Drinks Story

More and more often, we see the word “craft” followed by “beer”, “gin”, “cocktail” and other stars in the alcoholic drinks universe. Black Castle Drinks, a brand of Irish craft soda, offers a refreshing approach to the trend both literally and figuratively, as their non-alcoholic drinks are aimed at adults and combine sophisticated flavours created

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Improper Butter

It Just Gets Butter and Butter – Improper Butter on Their New Look and Product Range

Committing with gusto to the theme of ‘Flavours of the World’, this year’s Taste of Dublin was a riot of colour and feast of flavours as more than thirty chefs offered edible escapism serving up foreign delicacies. Though in pride of place at the mouth of the main thoroughfares a wooden clad food trailer promoting

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Dublin Hotel

This Stunning Pub Inside of a Castle is your Next Favourite Gastrobar

The majestic façade of the Clontarf Castle Hotel foreshadows the mixture of medieval grandeur and modern comforts that awaits those who walk through its entrance. Past the lobby of the 12th century building, the opulent blending of Arthurian magic and contemporary refinement continues and, as you arrive to the Knights Bar and behold your noble surroundings,

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“Weight-Loss” Sunglasses Exist and We’re Not Sure What to Think

There are many food and drink trends in the world on any given day, whether it’s kale, fitness trends or funky new ways to lose weight. One of the most bizarre trends, “weight-loss sunglasses“, comes from Japan and it’s not something we’ve heard of before. Basically, these “weight-loss sunglasses” reportedly help people to lose weight by tinting

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Laya Healthcare's City Spectacular Comes Back to Dublin and Cork this July

Laya Healthcare’s City Spectacular Comes Back to Dublin and Cork this July

Ireland’s biggest free summer festival returns with over 300 shows, workshops and activities for all the family to enjoy. Laya Healthcare’s City Spectacular will take place in Dublin’s Merrion Square and Cork’s Fitzgerald Park this July. Dublin will host the festival from July 7th to 9th and Cork will welcome it the following week, from July

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Penthouses, Villas and Mansions – Airbnb to Launch New Luxury Accommodation Options

Airbnb is planning to launch a new luxury rental service for mega-homes, mansions and penthouses. This is nearly too much luxury for a Monday morning. This luxurious new offering will begin testing in some markets at the end of the year. According to Bloomberg, if the initial tests are successful, the service will be rolled

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Win a Wonderful Overnight Escape for Two at The Killarney Riverside Hotel with Dinner in The Bacchus Room Restaurant – CLOSED

There are few places more tempting than beautiful Killarney in the summer, with some of the most stunning scenery in the country, historic sites to visit and of course, Ireland’s highest mountain to scale. Killarney town is abuzz all throughout the season and is the perfect spot for a staycation. A stone’s throw from the

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Taste the Atlantic Seafood Trail TheTaste.ie

Watch: Taste the Atlantic on a New Seafood Trail That Extends from Cork to Donegal

The Wild Atlantic Way initiative has seen tourists from home and abroad flock to our western coast to visit the soaring cliffs, hidden beaches and epic bays, and now our stellar seafood will join the list of attractions as a new ‘Taste the Atlantic- a Seafood Journey’ trail has been launched. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM)

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Born in the USA This Dublin Bar is Giving Free Beers to Americans this 4th of July TheTaste

Born in the USA? This Dublin Bar is Giving Free Beers to Americans this 4th of July

Bring in the fireworks for the stars and stripes! To celebrate the US Independence Day this 4th of July 2017, Adelphi Bar & Grill, on Abbey Street will be giving a free glass of beer to all Americans visiting the venue. The bar, known for it’s over 30 varieties of craft beer, casual atmosphere and gourmet

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Orange Blossom Pistachio Shortbread Recipe

Orange Blossom Pistachio Shortbread Recipe from Cove Cake Design

I always love to have some cookie recipes up my sleeve, something that can be made quickly for an edible gift, or when expecting guests for an afternoon cuppa. For this recipe, I adapted a simple shortbread base to incorporate the delicate flavour of orange blossom combined with pistachio, pomegranate and a sprinkling of rose petals…a

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Chad Byrne Lamb Rump

Summer Lamb Rump Recipe with Mint Oil by Chef Chad Byrne

This impressive lamb rump recipe makes a showstopping summer main course, perfect to wow your friends at a dinner party, or for a special meal for two. With vibrant rainbow carrots and delicate garlic scapes, this dish is as delicious as it is beautiful. Ingredients: Lamb rump – 4x trimmed lamb rumps – Few sprigs

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Strawberry & Coriander Clafoutis Recipe From Chef Shane Smith

You don’t have to wait for cherry season to make this delicious Clafoutis recipe. These fresh Irish strawberries suspended in a creamy coriander infused batter are a very welcome start to the summer. Serves 8 Ingredients: – 400g strawberries – 3 whole eggs – 50g caster sugar – 115g plain four – 100ml milk –

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Protein Crepes Recipe.

Pea Protein Buckwheat Crepes Recipe from the Peachy Palate

This crepes recipe is vegan friendly, egg, gluten and dairy free with a protein boost! So no matter who you are making them for, they are suitable for the whole family. Serves 5-6 crepes Ingredients: – 60g (½ cup) buckwheat flour – 5g (1 tsp) arrowroot starch – 20g (2 tbsp) Pulsin Pea Protein –

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Falafel Recipe

Traditional Falafel Recipe from The Tiny Vegan Kitchen

Falafel, plain and simple. Don’t give me any of that sweet potato lark, a traditional falafel recipe is made with chickpeas. Anything else, regardless of how tasty it might be, is a patty. There, glad I’ve gotten that off my chest. You see, I’m a fan of a good falafel, a serious fan. I love

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Cheesecake recipe

Raspberry and Rose Jelly Cheesecake Recipe by Nicola Millbank

I first made this cheesecake recipe for my family when I was a teenager. It started off as a lime jelly cheesecake, then slowly progressed into first a chocolate orange cheesecake and finally the more refined raspberry and rose jelly cheesecake. This is a cheesecake like no other. If you’re looking for a classic American,

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Burgers Recipe

Chicken Katsu Curry Burgers Recipe with Pickled Asian Slaw by Nicola Millbank

This burgers recipe is a no-brainer for me: two of my favourite things – katsu curry and chicken burger – combined. Add as much heat to the katsu sauce as you want in the shape of the garam masala. I like the contrast of the heat and the tangy pickled slaw. Alternatively, make double the

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