Wine labels have become more than just a sticker with a bottle’s basic facts and figures. They are often decisive in whether a customer will even pick a wine off the shelf and nowadays they have to balance information with an appealing design, but soulless eye-catching doodles just won’t cut it in this highly competitive industry, […]
Wines Dressed for Success: Great Bottles with Creative Label Design Read More »
If Chardonnay was a person, it would be a world famous popstar able to travel the planet and to captivate audiences anywhere it visits. Versatile beyond what other varieties would only dream of, Chardonnay thrives and performs in regions as diverse as Napa Valley, Chile, Australia and of course, its most notable residence, Burgundy, where the
Delheim Chardonnay Sur Lie 2014 – Wine of the Week from O’Briens Read More »
The recently launched premium Irish gin Bonac 24 is the first product from a boutique distillery in Newtownmountkennedy, County Wicklow. The expertly balanced blend was the result of combining natural botanicals that offer notes of citrus, mint and star anise. Bonac 24 was created by 25 year old entrepreneur, Gavin Clifford, and his father Michael.
Bonac 24 Gin: A Premium Irish Craft with a Difference Read More »
Aldi has launched a range of four Sicilian wines for this spring named “The Fire Tree” and inspired in the trees surrounding the Italian island’s Mount Etna which often catch fire during volcanic eruptions. With two reds and two whites, it’s a very on-trend offer and an affordable taste of wines from this volcanic region.
Aldi’s Range “The Fire Tree” to Bring a Taste of Sicily this Spring Read More »
There is little in life that a slice of cake can’t make better, and it seems some couples are now hoping this will ring true for their marital woes too by ‘celebrating’ the end of their marriage with divorce cakes. Divorce desserts are trending the world over. While there have been no reports in Ireland
Cutting Ties by Cutting Cake – Divorce Cakes are Trending and Here are Some of the Best Read More »
This Wednesday 19th April has been set aside as National Banana Day, the day when Ireland can officially go bananas. And the good news is, it’s all for a great cause. Fruit importers Fyffes, with support from Just Eat – the online food ordering app – are marking the day with an event designed to
Go Bananas for Dinner this Evening in Aid of Temple Street Read More »
Can’t afford that trip to the Mediterranean this summer? Never mind, you can refresh and get a taste of the Med with M&S‘s new frozen dessert collection. With flavours such as Strachiatella Gelato with dark chocolate pieces or Tiramisu Gelato made with Marsala wine swirled with coffee sauce, chocolate and sponge cake piece their authentic
Keep Your Cool This Summer with M&S’s New Frozen Dessert Collection Read More »
Canadian brewery Northern Maverick Brewing has launched a “Fake News Ale” as part of its charitable series. The can depicts an illustration of controversial US president Donald Trump and the brewery has informed on their site that for each can sold, they’ll donate 5% of sales “to help reverse a questionable policy.” Voting to determine which
Trump-Inspired “Fake News Ale” Brewed to Make Beer Great Again Read More »
Volunteer organisation Experience Japan is hosting their annual Experience Japan Festival in Farmleigh House this 23rd of April. The event is supported by the Office of Public Works, Dublin City Council and the Embassy of Japan. On the day, between 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Japanese-Irish culture will be celebrated in the beautiful surrounds of Farmleigh
Experience Japan Festival 2017 this 23rd of April at Farmleigh House Read More »
Despite being located in the heart of Dublin city for the past 25 years, Asia Market is still one of the city’s best kept foodie secrets. Based on Drury Street, with a larger store in Ballymount, it’s the authentic market experience at Asia Market, along with the choice of over 4500 products and scandalously good
12 Delicious Asia Market Products You Need to Stock Up On Read More »
The eyes of the world are again fixed on the breathtaking Wild Atlantic Way, as the trailer for the latest Star Wars installment, The Last Jedi, has been released. The Force Awakens opened the eyes of millions to the sheer beauty of one Irish county, Kerry, proving that it is indeed worthy of the title
The Wild Atlantic Way Looks Out of this World in New Star Wars Trailer Read More »
If you can’t go without your morning cup of joe, but aren’t as keen on the staining it leaves on your teeth overtime, then you need to know about colourless clear coffee. The Slovakian brothers Adam and David Nagy behind Clr Cff Clear Coffee say they have created the first colorless coffee in the world
Many restaurants are born from a labour of love, however Malahide’s newest venue, Old Street has taken husband and wife team, Mark & Adriana Fitzpatrick eighteen painstaking months to renovate from a “derelict” cottage to an impressive two story restaurant, bar and wine cellar. Due to open last January we have been keeping a close
This Bold New Opening is a Breath of Fresh Air – Old Street Malahide Review Read More »
As part of the Pan Celtic International Festival 2017, held in Carlow between the 18th to the 23rd of April 2017, food lovers will be able to enjoy a Celtic Taste of Carlow. Pan Celtic is a celebration of the cultural links between Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Cornwall and the Isle of Man and this year, musicians, singers and dancers will be
Enjoy a Celtic Taste of Carlow Next 22nd and 23rd of April Read More »
It’s not just Ballymaloe House‘s recipe for their famous brown soda bread that guarantees a perfect rise. It seems they also have the recipe for successful business with profits rising last year, almost tripling to €71,478. According to newly filed accounts, revenues at the country house hotel and restaurant run by the Allen family in
Ballymaloe House has Recipe to Success as Profits Continue to Rise Read More »
Does the thought of spending your Easter Sunday in the kitchen crafting an elaborate feast make you want to run for the hills? Embrace the ultimate lazy Sunday with a carte blanche to indulge in post-Lent delights by treating yourself to a delicious lunch or dinner in one of the below restaurants opening their doors
Top Dublin Restaurants Open for an Easter Sunday Feast Read More »
While some go out of their way to find legit ways to go out for a drink on Good Friday, most glasses will be poured at home. Retailers are getting ready for this afternoon and you’ll find five great offers below… The king of French wines is getting 20% off nationwide at O’Briens Wine. Value seekers will be
Stocking Up? Five of the Best Drink Offers to Seize this Easter Bank Holiday Read More »
LitFest 2017 launched this week with festival organisers Darina Allen and Rory O’Connell previewing this year’s programme to a full house at O’Connell’s Restaurant, Donnybrook. Brother and Sister, Darina and Rory of Ballymaloe Cookery School welcomed an audience of culinary fans, chefs, food and drinks writers, policy makers, media and all-round lovers of food to celebrate
This Easter weekend, craft beer lovers will be spoiled for choice at the Franciscan Well Easter Beer Festival, at the Franciscan Well Brewery & Pub in Cork City. The festival will be held on the 15th and 16th or April and it will be open to the public from 1:00 pm each day, free admission. If you’re
Five Must-Try Irish Craft Beers at the Franciscan Well Easter Beer Festival Read More »
This Easter weekend, Clontarf Castle Hotel invites you to tumble down the rabbit hole & explore your own very peculiar & wonderfully mysterious afternoon tea. Look no further than Mad Hatter’s Fusion Afternoon Tea for an Easter treat to savour. Served in the opulent Atrium Lobby, Afternoon Tea at Clontarf Castle Hotel is always a
Clontarf Castle Hotel Launches Mad Hatter’s Fusion Afternoon Tea for Easter Read More »
In the late nineties and early noughties, many wine lovers proudly labeled themselves as ABC’s -Anything But Chardonnay- drinkers. Then, after the success of Oscar winner Sideways (2004) it became trendy, almost cool, to snub Merlot and after that, Pinot Grigio was public winenemy number 1. When I recently read a what’s “in” and what’s “out” piece on wine trends, displayed in the
Alamos Malbec 2015 – Wine of the Week from O’Briens Read More »
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