Sometimes all you want to do is to catch up with your best friend over a meal or a cup of coffee, and sometimes your best friend happens to be a dog. Dublin’s food scene might be known for numerous positive qualities, but being pet-friendly is not one of them so, where to go with your […]
Tails will be Wagged for 10 of the Best Dog Friendly Restaurants and Bars in Dublin Read More »
“OX is a beast to run, literally,” Stevie Toman says frankly. “The move from working as a head chef to running a restaurant is like moving from primary school to secondary school, that’s the only way I can think to describe it. You find yourself with a whole new set of problems.” Before chatting to
I fondly refer to this white chocolate rocky road recipe as blonde rocky road, as scattered with highlights of golden homemade honeycomb, salted popcorn and dark chocolate these bars of deliciousness have far more fun than their brunette counterpart! Making your own honeycomb is far simpler than you would imagine and I would definitely recommend
White Chocolate Rocky Road Recipe by Darina Coffey Read More »
We’ve all seen Sideways; that film has style and substance — like a fine Cabernet Franc. But hey, you might say, what about Miles’ disparaging views on precisely that grape (and to a more severe degree, Merlot)? While Miles does indeed dismiss Cabernet Franc as ‘flabby and overripe’, a grape incapable of delivering greatness, the
The Other Cabernet: Cabernet Franc Makes a Comeback Read More »
My name is Darina and I am a coffee addict. It is no word of a lie when I say my life is caffeine fuelled, and what a costly little habit a daily dose can be. Think about it, we spend the better part of three euro on less than 50 millitres of this magical
Behind the Grind – Dublin Bar Academy Barista Course Review Read More »
Lough Derg Gin Cruise is Ireland’s first gin cruise and has officially sold out after attracting major interest. However, there is good news for gin lovers as a second cruise has just been announced. The first cruise will take place on the 22nd of April 2017 at 5:30pm, departing from picturesque Ballina Quay. The second
Ireland’s First Gin Cruise Announces Second Sailing Read More »
Credited with revolutionising the dining scene in Belfast, last week Michael Deane marked 20 years in business at a celebration dinner in Deanes Flagship premises on Howard Street. Guests on the evening were treated to a very special meal of signature dishes that Michael Deane once served at his Michelin starred Restaurant Michael Deane, including Chicken
Michael Deane Celebrates Deanes 20th Year in Business at Celebration Dinner Read More »
Popular RTE show Dragon’s Den has returned for it’s 8th series, and food lovers will be delighted to see health food entrepreneur Sarah Kiely making her mark. Having given an excellent presentation of her bone broth brand Sadie’s Kitchen, Dragon Alison Cowzer invested €50,000 into the young health food company in return for a 20%
Sadie’s Kitchen Food Entrepreneur Sarah Kiely Wows on Dragon’s Den Read More »
Is there anything more relaxing than taking a bath while sipping on a chilled glass of bubbly? Now guests of Warner Leisure Hotels, an adult-only group, will be able to enjoy these two pleasures at even more ease, as the company has installed Prosecco on tap on their Signature Rooms in its Bodelwyddan Castle hotel in
An Upgrade on Mini Bars: Hotel Chain Introduces Prosecco on Taps on Guests’ Bathrooms Read More »
R.E.S.P.E.C.T is humming in the background in Cocu Chatham Street and as I sit down for a Matcha Latte, Oat Cookie and a chat with founder Emilia Rowan it seems like an apt soundtrack. In three short years, what began as a light bulb moment for Emilia, recognising the gap in the Irish market for
Healthy Food Without the Hassle – Emilia Rowan Explains Cocu’s Secret to Success Read More »
California Wines are having more than a moment in the sun, the region’s wines are growing in popularity globally and they have earned a name among the world’s finest. With an increasing interest in bottles from this versatile land, May 2017 will see Ireland’s first California Wine Week, an ideal occasion to taste and discover
I can quite proudly say that I am a self-confessed dip addict! These three hummus recipes can be enjoyed with crackers, vegetable crudités or with a salad. As I’m such a huge hummus fan I’ve created three delicious but very different flavours. Ingredients: Classic – 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained – 2 garlic cloves,
Hummus 3 Ways Recipe from Eat Smart Read More »
Some say there are no coincidences… but this morning we attended a tasting of Spanish wines at Ely Wine Bar and noticed something that sparked our interest: the wines came from four different regions, all among Spain’s most prestigious and all beginning with the letter R: Rueda, Rias Baixas, Ribera del Duero and Rioja. Add to that the fact that the
The 4 R’s of Spanish Wine: Remarkable Regions as Told by Ramon Bilbao’s Rodolfo Bastida Read More »
Now in its fifth year, LitFest, at Ballymaloe, has become one of the highlights of the Irish food and drink calendar, and now the full line-up for this year’s food and drinks literacy festival has been revealed, including Christian Puglisi, Claudia Roden and Robin Gill . Running from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st May, speaking on the Sunday afternoon,
LitFest Announces Line-up for this Year’s Food and Drinks Festival at Ballymaloe Read More »
Yesterday 30th of March, Kyoto Asian Street Food opened on 12 Patrick Street in Dun Laoghaire. Inspired in flavours from Thaliand, Japan and other parts of the continent, it offers a casual and relaxed atmosphere and authentic dishes made with responsibly sourced ingredients of the highest quality. The opening comes from the same team behind Kyoto Sushi and
This Cool New Asian Street Food Restaurant Just Opened in Dun Laoghaire Read More »
If you’ve ever cracked into your Easter egg only to be disappointed by a thin shell and hollow centre then we’ve got some great new for you: the arrival of a solid chocolate Easter egg. Created by the Solid Chocolate Company, the company claims to have developed the world’s very first solid chocolate Easter egg. Rather than
The World’s First Solid Chocolate Easter Egg has Finally Been Created Read More »
History is filled with tales of incredible rescues and these high-drama stories often make it to the silver screen -not without a dose of Hollywood creative intervention-. Think of the 1979’s operation known as the Canadian Caper, which successfully resolved the hostage situation that inspired Ben Affleck’s Argo, or most recently, the story behind Hackshaw Ridge,
Alma Godello – Wine of the Week from O’Briens Read More »
There is a narrative about Chilean wine that most oenophiles are familiar with: the Spanish arrived and planted grapes during colonial times. Then jump to the 19th century, numerous European winemakers fled after the ravaging phylloxera devastated their vineyards. Work, work, work and boom! Chilean wine became massive in the eighties and nineties, flooding global shelves
One of Ireland’s best loved food brands, Siúcra announced today celebrity chef Catherine Fulvio as brand ambassador. The news was revealed today at a media event at House, Leeson Street, Dublin today to celebrate both the collaboration and to launch Siucra’s #minimoments campaign. For the campaign award-winning cookbook author Catherine has developed a series of
A Sweet Combination – Siúcra Announces Catherine Fulvio as Brand Ambassador Read More »
Restaurant Sage in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal has been named Just Ask Restaurant of the Month for April. Just across the road from An Grianan Theatre, Restaurant Sage is the creation of Donegal native and hospitality professional, Garvan Gallagher. Currently in its eighth year, Bord Bia’s Just Ask campaign has been wholeheartedly embraced by the restaurant
Restaurant Sage in Letterkenny Awarded Bord Bia Just Ask Restaurant of the Month Read More »
As home of the best selling Irish whiskey in the world, it seems only right that Cork had it’s very own Whiskey Festival. The inaugural Cork Whiskey Festival runs this April 3rd – 9th across the Rebel city. Organised by Festival Cork, the same crew behind Taste Cork Week and Cork Burger Festival, the week
Full Line Up of Events for Next Week’s Inaugural Cork Whiskey Festival Announced Read More »
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