A 30 minute drive from Dublin and still bursting with rural charm, the luxurious Cliff at Lyons Hotel is situated in picturesque Co. Kildare and is unique in every way. The hotel occupies a collection of historic houses, a forge and a mill on the Grand Canal and a barracks. As the newest member of […]
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Nestled in neatly beside Tara street train station, Kennedy’s Bar is one whose doors most Dubliners would have passed by at one time or another. What would be considered a ‘proper pub’ for many years, this riverside building was a home to many lively regulars as much as it was a saving grace for those
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A few steps from the iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral you’ll find Two Pups Coffee. Located on Francis Street, just off Cork Street, this coffee house serves a killer mix of delicious food and divine coffee. Two Pups is a member of the Francis Street Collective, and the place buzzes with great energy. From an epic
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The golden state has spent the last 10 years quietly building up quite the reputation in wine circles, climbing its way to fourth in the world in terms of production. The first known vineyards in California date back to the missionaries in 1769 when the wine was produced mainly for sacramental purposes, or so they say.
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Emblazoned on nearly every car licence plate in the US Southern state of Virginia you will find ‘Virginia is for Lovers’. I always found this tourism slogan stupid, until it started making sense to me. Or maybe I just got soppy. After a good mooch around, I discover that Virginia is indeed for lovers; lovers
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Situated along the Wild Atlantic Way, as captivating as Sligo’s landscape is, think lush green fields, majestic mountains, and the mighty Atlantic Ocean, there is plenty to tempt you indoors. To get a flavour of this unassuming culinary county, the Sligo Food Trail is the perfect place to begin; mapping out the abundance of tasty
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Trends are tricky. Sometimes what goes viral on Instagram might not necessarily translate to real life popularity (has anyone actually had “mermaid toast”?) and some crazes are so short lived or niche that they don’t really achieve the mainstream success trendspotters predicted. In order to find out what’s really “in” in the Irish bar scene, we have
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“Hello Ballymaloe Cookery School, Darina speaking. Thanks for telephoning,” Darina Allen reels off. Dynamic, efficient and to the point, the characteristics of this powerhouse in the Irish food industry can be felt even in the way she answers the phone. Based at the cookery school on a day-to-day basis, despite on the cusp of her
We’ve spent the last three weeks asking people to nominate their local food heroes and let us know of any hidden gems they would like us to visit and more importantly share. Less than a month into our #BMWTheTaste Tour and we have been inundated with suggestions around the country of places to visit, some
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“It’s a funny story how I got into cooking,” begins chef Daniel Willimont. “In my family they reckon that I became a chef because of the film The Shining. The kid in the film is called Daniel and he has a superpower, and there is only one other person who has this and it’s the
Although it may not be considered a modern city by European standards, Budapest is currently in the midst of a renaissance of sorts when it comes to food and drink. With some incredibly bold and innovative restaurants and bars continuing to push their own boundaries, Hungary’s capital is primed to start making serious waves, not
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“Everyone says that the Irish ingredients are some of the best,” whispers Irish cabin crew member Laura with a wink, after serving my grilled Irish salmon as we cruised at 40,000 feet somewhere over the Black Sea on an Emirates flight from Dublin to Dubai. Likewise, you could tell that Ahmed on the Dubai to
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A familiar face can be the most comforting sight: an esteemed mentor when you have to make a speech, a friend at a party full of strangers, a traditional Irish pub on a street thriving with shiny new venues. For those seeking the simple pleasure of a good pint enjoyed in cheerful surroundings, Kehoe’s is that smile in the
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Sitting quietly and studiously in the corner is its elder brother Champagne – mature, bookish, often aloof – while the younger sister Prosecco – loud, brash, in-your-face – runs amok, seemingly everywhere at once. In the public’s eyes it is these two categories that command most attention, with the unfortunate result that Cava, the historic
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There are many things I’d associate with Chicago prior to my visit: Al Capone, Roxy Hart, Baseball, Wrigley chewing gum. None of these things are particularly inspiring, but post visit I have come to the conclusion that Chicago is by far the most interesting city I have visited in the US. The people are friendly,
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IPAs are perhaps the most ubiquitous of craft beer styles, with almost every brewery producing one or more options of this amazing brew. From the dark, roasty black IPAs to the citrus and spice of the white variety, this beer style comes in a range of flavours to appease the most discerning of hop heads.
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It’s well documented that the Irish food scene has blossomed in recent years, with the burgeoning palate of artisan food producers, growing population of food lovers and the nation’s leading chefs all pinpointed as catalysts for this culinary prosperity. Though with the industry in the grip of a chef shortage, to continue to cultivate this progress the next wave of
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With the rise of coffee joints, hipster cafes and lots of exciting new openings you could easily think the death knell may be ringing for good old fashioned pub grub. In fairness the pub game has seen a turbulent time in recent years, with many rural bars having to diversify to survive. The term Gastro
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In a world of cocktails with ingredients lists that read like a vegan’s grocery shopping basket, the Gin and Tonic shines like a beacon of elegance. Its straightforward recipe regales its drinker with the balanced botanical wonders of a well kept garden and its brief recipe ensures that holders of the right ingredients can put together
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When something is able to inspire real passion, it will attract a loyal following, and the wider and more complex its intricacies, the more prone a subject will be to develop its own breed of annoying fandom… From Star Wars geeks that will make you wish you had Darth Vader’s powers to hardcore readers that will judge
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Pinot Noir can produce some of the most emotion-inducing experiences and elevate an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grape juice to an almost ephemeral sensual experience. However, at the other end of its dual personality arch from the seraphic, lies the satanic. Pinot Noir is the wild child of the wine world. It can be
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