The ability to solve problems creatively is known as “lateral thinking”. When we look outside the patterns and the obvious answers and make a choice that might be unexpected but works, we’re thinking laterally. This applies to everything, from puzzles to high-risk decisions to the wine we serve. Wine lovers who feel like treating themselves to […]
Vouvray Les Dîmes 2015 – Wine of the Week from O’Briens Wine Read More »
Something brilliant is brewing in the Burren this weekend. Taking place at the Burren Storehouse in Lisdoonvarna on 27th & 28th May, the Burren Beer & Street Food Festival is a unique opportunity to taste 8 different beers all brewed in their in house micro brewery, the Burren Brewery. Master Brewer Peter Curtin will have
On the June Bank Holiday Weekend, The International Harbour Food Festival Dun Laoghaire will take place at the East Pier. The festival will celebrate the Bicentenary of Dun Laoghaire Harbour. This is a unique event that will have food stalls from all over the world. The stalls will offer food from Greece, France, Brazil, USA, Hungary, China,
Yesterday, May 23rd, Irish bartender Conor Myers participated in the final round of the prestigious bartending tournament Bacardi Legacy Global Cocktail Competition 2017. This year the final was held in Berlin and Conor, who is based in Dublin and leads the bar at The Exchequer, was named Grand Finalist. He battled 37 finalists and made it
The Luna Rocher is a sophisticated take on the Ferrero Rocher, created by The House of Peroni’s Master of Dolci and Luna Executive Pastry Chef Aoife Noonan. The Luna Rocher will be served alongside various pasticinni (small pastries) at The House of Peroni residency from May 25th to June 4th at 1 Dame Lane. Ingredients:
Luna Rocher Recipe by The House of Peroni Master of Dolci Aoife Noonan Read More »
Organising an evening al fresco is one of the simplest ways to get yourself into a summer state of mind. The inspiration can come from many sources: channel the romance of a plentiful dinner under Tuscany’s sunset, share laughter and tapas a la española or dream of Hawaii over a tropical feast, torches are a must! Once you have
5 Show-Stopping Drinks to Wow your Guests when Dining Al Fresco Read More »
Following the success of Bia Fest last month, whereby a host of artisan producers from Clare took over Ennis Market for one day with food stalls, demos and workshops, the initiative is set to return on Saturday 10th June from 10am to 1pm. Local Enterprise Office Clare, which is organising Bia Fest, says the event
Bia Fest Returns to Ennis Market to Celebrate Clare’s Artisan Food Producers Read More »
Gin is THE drink of this summer and while sipping on a G&T under the sun is the definition of weekend goals, it’s great to try something different. A well made, original gin cocktail that showcases the spirit’s subtle botanicals is a thing of beauty and we simply loved “Promised Land”, a Bonac 24 gin drink
This Bonac 24 Irish Gin Cocktail by Lemuel’s Alan Moore is the Ultimate Summer Tipple Read More »
Best Sommelier in Ireland Julie Dupouy participated at the Best Sommelier of Europe & Africa Contest 2017, held on the 11th May at the Park Hotel Schónbrunn in Vienna, Austria. She was representing the Irish Guild of Sommeliers at the event, in which she managed to secure the seventh place. Last year Julie Dupouy won 3rd place at the World Sommelier Contest
Cake is the essential ingredient in all special occasions, but now you can add a celebratory pop to your baked goodies – UK based baking Mecca Lakeland has just launched Prosecco-flavoured frosting. For those of us who enjoy a glass of bubbles, you can now top your cakes and cupcakes with this novel treat, which
Bake with Your Bubbles – You Can Now Buy Prosecco Icing Read More »
Word is we are in for a sunny treat as temperatures are expected to keep going up. With a bit of luck we might reach 24°C and surpass places like Tenerife and Mykonos for a glorious day of sunshine tomorrow, 24th of May. So, what else is there to do but throw in a mid-week
Scorchio! 🌞 Three Sun-Loving Wines Perfect for a Hot Day Read More »
If you are looking for something fun and foodie to do this summer, well the this event is certainly for you. Meath Food Safari is a guided bus tour around county Meath that visits 4 artisan producers and their farms. It will take place on the 24th of June and runs from 12pm to 5pm.
Explore the Royal County this Summer with the Meath Food Safari Read More »
Restaurants in LA, New York, London and Sydney have already brought a taste of island life to their smoggy cities with poké, or ‘Hawaiian Sushi’, and now Dublin is finally catching the wave of one of the fastest rising food trends of recent years with the arrival of Klaw Poke on Capel Street. A cross between
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The Dog House Blues Tea Rooms in Howth is unapologetically unusual: a sign showing a dog-headed gentleman smoking a cigar and a large statue of the front half of a shark are the first things you see before entering its fairy light lit heated outdoors area where a mix and match of garden furniture, wooden tables and
Quirky to the Bone: The Dog House Blues Tea Rooms, Howth – Review Read More »
To tie into this year’s theme, Gusto d’Italia, I really wanted to use one of my favourite fruits of all time, the melon. Besides its delicious summery taste, it also reminds me of my Mamma, who always selected the tastiest melon. We would often eat melon with prosciutto as a starter or in a fruit
Peroni Parma Cocktail Recipe by House of Peroni Master Mixologist Federico Riezzo Read More »
Cono Sur will release a limited edition of their iconic Cono Sur Bicicleta labels to celebrate their partnership with the planet: the Tour de France. The new Cono Sur bottles will reach the Irish market this June, each featuring new artwork exclusively commissioned by esteemed British artist Eliza Southwood. Her unique style was chosen as it
Cono Sur Bicicleta Launches Limited Edition Labels to Celebrate the Tour de France Read More »
The annual Bloom Festival returns this June 1st to 5th and GIY are taking ‘GIY Food Matters’ to the centre stage with a series of expert lead talks, debates and discussions on food in Ireland. GIY has teamed up with Bord Bia, the Irish Food Writers Guild, Cully & Sully, Energia, innocent Drinks and Bloom
GIY to Take ‘Food Matters’ to Centre Stage at Annual Bloom Festival Read More »
Let’s face it, no one looks forward to Monday but one Dublin hotspot is aiming to make the worst day of the week that little bit more bearable. Bagots Hutton is ushering in the week with one of life’s great pleasures – an artisan charcuterie and cheese board – free with every bottle of wine
Get a Free Cheese Board Tonight When You Buy a Bottle of Wine at this Dublin Hotspot Read More »
Summer-time weather in Ireland is never guaranteed, but temperatures are set to soar around Aldi‘s 129 stores nationwide this Thursday May 25th as the discounter puts on sale once again its insanely popular Pizza Oven. With limited stock and a price tag of just €139.99, queues are expected to form outside Aldi stores as people
The Hottest Bargain of the Summer: Aldi’s 3-in-1 Pizza Oven Comes Back This Thursday Read More »
This weekend, Killarney is the place to be for beer lovers as the Killarney Beerfest 2017 will bring demonstrations, tastings, opportunities to meet with the brewers, workshops and more to the city. The event will take place at Killarney’s INEC from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th of May. The event will serve as an occasion to celebrate the
At this point, David Gluckman is more than used to be introduced as “the guy who invented Baileys.” The creative brand developer who was behind the world-famous Irish cream liqueur and many other innovative alcoholic beverages has recently published That S*it Will Never Sell!”: A Book About Ideas by the Person Who Had Them, in which
This Book Unveils the Stories Behind the Creation of Many Great Drink Brands Read More »
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