Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2017 Irish Winners

Two Irish Titles Take Home Awards at this Year’s Gourmand World Cookbook Awards

Evidence that Irish food publications are going from strength to strength, this year’s Gourmand World Cookbook Awards saw two Irish cookbooks take first place in two categories. The awards, founded in 1995 by Edouard Cointreau, honour the best food and wine books, printed or digital and this year culminated in a ceremony in Yantai, China. […]

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Eat, Drink, Play: A Gamer's Dream Bar Opened in Smithfield | Token Dublin

Eat, Drink, Play: A Gamer’s Dream Bar Has just Opened in Smithfield

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Last Monday 5th of June, Token pressed the start button of what promises to be one of Dublin’s most unique venues. Described as an arcade, restaurant and bar, Token Dublin is the new project from the people that brought us The R.A.G.E. an award-wining retro-games store that has amassed a following among Ireland’s video game enthusiasts.

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Upgrade Your Iced Coffee Fix – Dublin Café Introduces the Dulce de Latte

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

Does your hand cry out for an icy cup of caffeine the second the sun shines? With Leaving Cert weather upon us and sunny days forecast in the next couple of weeks, one Dublin café is taking iced coffee to the next delicious level with the addition of their own homemade dulce de leche. The

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An Island of Wine Exists and it Looks Out of this World

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

The island of Pico, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, belongs to a paradisiacal archipelago of nine islands known as the Azores, part of Portugal but 1,450 km away from Lisbon. It’s rich wine culture and prolific vineyards have earned it the nickname of the Island of Wine. The island is the biggest of the Azores

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Scoop’s New Gin & Tonic Gelato is the Ultimate Summer Treat

Gin, Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

Scoop Dessert Parlour is no stranger to quirky gelato flavours. They’ve tempted us in the past with avocado, Creme Egg and Crunchie… well… scoops, but their latest creation is the one that has caused the biggest buzz, or shall we say booze? Their limited edition Gin & Tonic gelato is made with Hendricks Gin and Fever Tonic,

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Mirabeau Rose 2015 – Wine of the Week from O’Briens Wine

This Gorgeous Rosé from Provence is a Fabulous Glass of Summer

Drinks, Small Bites, Wine / Gaby Guedez

The mere mention of the French region of Provence evokes a myriad of wonders that please our senses: from the colourful spectacle of the lavender fields to the feel of the warming kiss of the sun in the Côte d’Azur, from the joie de vivre experienced when driving by its idyllic country roads, to the exuberant

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A Blooming Brilliant Weekend! Bloom 2017 Attracts a Record Number of Visitors

Small Bites / Darina Coffey

Shattering the previous attendance record, 120,000 people attended Bord Bia’s Bloom 2017 festival in the Phoenix Park, Dublin over the June bank holiday weekend. Welcoming this year’s increased attendance, Tara McCarthy, Chief Executive of Bord Bia commented, “We are proud that our Bloom event has developed into such an inspirational festival of creativity, a place

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This Tempting Churro Stand Opens in Dublin this Saturday | Sweet Churro

This Absolutely Tempting Churro Stand Opens in Dublin this Saturday

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

If you haven’t discovered yet the sweet and crunchy glory of a fresh churro covered in chocolate, this is about to change. A new stand in Dundrum Town Centre named Sweet Churro will offer authentic churros with different toppings as well as crepes with mouthwatering fillings like Nutella and caramel. Sweet Churro is opening this

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Ashford Castle, Cong, Co. Mayo

Hotels / Darina Coffey

The magnificent Ashford Castle is a destination like no other. Named Best Hotel in the World 2015 at the Best of the Best Awards and a member of the prestigious Red Carnation Hotel Collection, Ashford Castle has collected numerous accolades over the years, a testament to its enduring popularity as a luxury destination. Set on

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Ireland’s Hottest Scoops – 15 of Ireland’s Best Ice Cream Parlours

Features / Erica Bracken

In 2015 The New York Times ran a story titled ‘In Ireland, Milk Chocolate Reigns’ And while as the title suggests there was a focus on our home grown chocolatiers, praise was equally lauded upon the source of our decadent dairy: the 1.1 million grass-fed cows in Ireland. Though perhaps it’s time the American periodical

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The King of Cool in the Heart of Belfast – Bullitt Hotel Review

Restaurant Reviews / Darina Coffey

“Doors open, so they are” quips a mischievous lift intercom voice with true Nordie twang as we arrive on the third floor of Belfast’s newest hotel, Bullitt, and head towards our ‘Comfy Room’. Size matters, and in a city hotel right at the heart of the bustling Northern Irish Capital, it certainly is at a

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15 of the Best Beer Gardens in Ireland to Visit this Summer

Drinks / Roisin Flynn

Summer has arrived and while we are not guaranteed sunshine that doesn’t stop us from wishing for a week of bliss. There is something about being in a beer garden on a sunny day that puts everyone in a great mood. If (or when, for the optimists) the moment comes, you cannot waste precious time deciding where

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Asador’s Terrace is THE Place to Enjoy Great Food and Drink Al Fresco this Weekend

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

If you are looking for a beautiful place to enjoy great food and drink al fresco, Dublin’s Premium BBQ Restaurant Asador on Haddington Road, Dublin 4 has you covered. Their outdoor dinning area is the perfect spot to enjoy a premium meat, a bottle of fine wine or a summery cocktail. Thanks to their fully heated surroundings,

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The People’s Republic of Caffeine – Six of the Best Cafes in Cork City

Coffee & Cafes, Features / Erica Bracken

The second city’s coffee scene has been building momentum in the last few years-now there’s no excuse not to find yourself a great cup of joe when you’re Leeside. The Rebel City even has its own Indie coffee festival in January, with cupping workshops, meet-the-roaster events and live music in some great small cafes around

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From Hákarl to Kleinur – 10 Essential Dishes to Try in Iceland

Europe, Features / Erica Bracken

Iceland, the land of fire and ice, where everything is about nature and where everywhere you look at, your eyes are amazed. Iceland is also a place to be discovered food side, given the fact it’s one of the European countries able to sustain itself and to provide raw materials to other countries. Considering you

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Anthony Gray Revive Northwest co-founder on the Sligo Food Trail

“I’ll continue to maintain a strong voice for our members” – What’s Next for Former RAI President Anthony Gray

Interviews / Erica Bracken

In recent months the world has been captivated by a number of highly contested presidential campaigns, often watching through their fingers disillusioned and in dismay as divisive characters talked and acted in a scarcely credible manner. These events highlighted the values of humility, integrity and authenticity that we look for in a president, and gave

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Proving Real Bread is the Way Forward – Shane Palmer and Charlotte Leonard Kane of Scéal Bakery

Interviews / Erica Bracken

If the only fairytale you know that includes a baking reference is the bread crumb strewn story of Hansel and Gretel, then let me spin you another yarn. Once upon a time two young aspiring chefs met on their very first day of culinary college, and from that moment their paths were intertwined. For the

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Sean McGoldrick Bar Manager at The Shelbourne

Maintaining the Gold Standard at The Shelbourne – Bar Manager Sean McGoldrick

Interviews / Erica Bracken

It’s Friday afternoon on one of the warmest days of the summer so far and the No. 27 Bar at five-star The Shelbourne is the place to be. Just as intensely as the sunlight streams in the high double bay windows is the flow of orders to and from behind the bar, and Prosecco and

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Your Summer Secret Weapon – Fantastic Butchers and Fishmongers for BBQ Season

Features / Darina Coffey

It is that time of year again folks, keeping one eye on the weather whilst cautiously gathering the ingredients for a BBQ that you hope won’t be rained out at the last minute. Whether you’re into steak or lobster, burgers or sausages, we have compiled a list of some of the finest butchers and fishmongers

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The New Team at Eccles Hotel Restoring Ireland’s First Hotel to it’s Former Glory

Features, Interviews / Erica Bracken

Just off the lobby of Eccles Hotel in Glengarriff nestled in the quiet nook that is the libary is a chaise longue known as ‘Maureen’s Chair’. Perfectly placed to make the most of both the expansive views straight on to the bay and the warmth emanating from the cast iron ivory fireplace this was the

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Skinny Salads by Kathryn Bruton – Cookbook Review

Cookbook Reviews / Darina Coffey

An Irish food stylist taking the London scene by storm, mark my words you will be hearing the name Kathryn Bruton a hell of a lot more in the coming years. As is so often the case in the food world, Kathryn took the flickering beginnings of a culinary career and set them alight in one of the world’s

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