Win a 3 Course Lunch for 4 People with Cocktails at Charlotte Quay

Win a 3 Course Lunch for 4 People with Cocktails at Charlotte Quay – Closed

Opening its doors last August, Charlotte Quay has made a splash in Dublin’s dining scene from its scenic waterfront location at Grand Canal Dock. Sister restaurant of the renowned city centre restaurant Coppinger Row, the stylish restaurant maintains the standards for great food and a welcoming atmosphere but adds to that a range of innovative […]

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The Fruit (and Veg) of Hard Work: Paul “Nudie” Hughes on Nudiefoods

News / Gaby Guedez

Knock knock. Who’s there? Orange. Orange who? Orange you glad Nudiefoods is at your office’s door? Not just with actual oranges, but with plenty of other fresh fruit and veggies to ensure you and your team get your 5 a day while surviving your 9 to 5. Now, joke aside, Paul “Nudie” Hughes and his brothers Brian and Andrew work

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wine resolutions | 10 New Year's Resolutions for Wine Lovers to Help you Savour 2017

10 New Year’s Resolutions for Wine Lovers to Savour 2017

Drinks, Wine / Gaby Guedez

January presents us with a blank page, an opportunity to reinvent ourselves with the new year, or perhaps less drastically, to set up new goals to help us go where we want to go in life; hence, wine resolutions! When it comes to wine, whether you are just dipping your toes in the ocean or

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Eat, Live, Go by Donal Skehan – Cookbook Review

Cookbook Reviews / Darina Coffey

As popular as Donal Skehan is, I have to admit I had never sampled any of his recipes before the opportunity to review his new book, Eat, Live, Go! arose. The boisterous Howth native undoubtedly imparts an infectious energy into his TV shows Kitchen Hero and Follow Donal, the latter of which was picked up

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The Top Five Craft Beer Trends we’ll See More of on 2017

Craft Beer, Drinks / Gaby Guedez

I’ve scoured the internet, trawled through social media, and devoured every beer magazine I can get my hands on to bring you the beer predictions of 2017! The theme this year is innovation; while consumers want the wilder, the weirder, and the more extreme, this year is also focused on revisiting classic styles to create

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A Raw Honest Pioneer in the Health Food Scene – The Natasha’s Living Food Story

Features, Producer Spotlights / Gaby Guedez

In a world where food trends come and go with the seasons and authenticity is crafted after meticulous market research, Natasha Czopor, the woman behind Natasha’s Living Food, dances to her own beat. “I don’t have a target market, I guess I should, but there are so many different people who like this”, she says, referring to the

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An Unfinished Masterpiece – Ross Lewis on Continuing to Perfect the Story of Chapter One

Interviews / Erica Bracken

In anatomical terms, the Chef’s Table at Chapter One feels like the beating heart of the restaurant. Its natural elements from the dramatic, highly glazed volcanic rock table itself to the large striking bog oak bowl that sits in its centre, all lend to that feeling that it is rooted deeply into the landscape of

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Craft Stouts Worth a Shout: 3 Craft Pints to Join the Dark Side of Beer

Craft Beer, Drinks / Gaby Guedez

Being Irish we’d like to think we know our way around a pint of stout, but it was a pint of the biggest name around and not craft stouts the go to order, until recently. Those of us living in the capital will surely be familiar with the unique aroma that blankets the surrounding areas

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Bartleys Beers: Strawbeeri – Craft Beer Review

Craft Beer, Drinks / Gaby Guedez

The combination of wheat and strawberries has given the world more than its fair share of tasty combos: strawberry shortcakes, tartlets, Victoria sponge cakes, cheesecake and many other pink and fruity baked goods to name a few. The pair is less commonly seen inside of a beer bottle, and that’s why Strawbeeri caught my eye the

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Falling Hook, Line and Sinker for Simple Yet Sumptuous Seafood at Fish Shop

Restaurant Reviews / Darina Coffey

I have often pondered the advice “under promise and over deliver”, the wisdom which would see us selling ourselves short only to exceed all expectation. Catching a cab to Smithfield, I ask the taxi driver to bring us to Fish Shop and he questions numerous times the existence of a restaurant with such a moniker,

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The Return of the Caveman – Saba’s Paleo Menu is Back

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Saba and Saba To Go are delighted to announce the return of Caveman Month. Building on the success of Caveman Month in January 2016, Saba’s Paleo menu (and Saba To Go’s) will feature a dedicated Paleo foods selection inspired by Saba favourites from January 9th to February 5th. The menu will see the return of the

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Waterford’s Shining New Star – The Bay Tree Bistro Review

Restaurant Reviews / admin

Sometimes it is hard to keep up with the amount of new openings that have popped up in the last year, especially outside of Dublin. Every month we try to visit as many restaurants as we can around the country but sometimes it takes a little longer than we would like to get to some

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Enjoying the Delicious Dolce Vita at Giovannelli

Restaurant Reviews / Darina Coffey

The first place that springs to mind when you contemplate where to indulge in truly authentic Italian cuisine in Ireland? Surely not in the wilds of Kerry, right? You would be forgiven for overlooking the possibility of a tiny town, best known for an annual fair of which a goat is the star, being the

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Cool as a Sea Breeze – Nathan Outlaw Interview

Interviews / Erica Bracken

Many chefs will begin the New Year determined that 2017 will be the year that they will make the best restaurant lists, get that five star review, and a ambitious few will even aspire to achieving the holy grail of restaurant recognition – a Michelin star. Chef Nathan Outlaw has taken an altogether more relaxed

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The Frenchman Championing Fantastic Irish Produce – Chef Philippe Farineau of Ashford Castle

Interviews / Darina Coffey

The George V dining room is quite literally an Irish culinary destination fit for royalty. Ashford Castle’s grand gastronomic arena was constructed specially for the 1905 visit of the then Prince of Wales, who went on to become the Monarch after whom it is named. Ashford Castle, named Global Winner for Grand Luxury Hotel of

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The Best Spots for a Deliciously Healthy Day Out in Dublin

Features / Darina Coffey

Game over, ball burst, ’tis Christmas time no more. Hello January and all your accompanying good intentions. The Monday of months, it can be extremely hard to face into cold and dreary January without the comfort of a mulled wine or a breakfast mince pie. Harder still is the thought of eating rabbit food to

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Spain’s Ribera del Duero — Rioja’s Rival

Drinks, Wine / Gaby Guedez

Ribera del Duero. There is something quietly compelling about that little suite of words alone that gets my imagination going and my tastebuds bolstered. After I creepily whisper the words aloud, I’m left with the taste of lingering black cherries, sweet vanilla, and toasted spices. This dynamic Spanish wine region has been racking up devotees

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EAT. LIVE. GO by Donal Skehan. Hodder & Stoughton Publishers 2016

Courgetti and Beetballs Recipe by Donal Skehan

Gluten Free Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Recipes, Star Chef Recipes, Vegetarian / Vegan / Erica Bracken

While the pun alone is quite satisfying, this very cool take on an Italian classic is completely vegetarian and makes for a simple and light supper. The mixture can also be formed into larger patties to make vegetarian burgers. Serves 4 Ingredients: – 1 tbsp olive oil – 2 garlic cloves, very finely chopped – 1 tsp dried

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Sea Trout with Clams Recipe by Gordon Ramsay

Fish & Seafood, Recipes, Star Chef Recipes / Darina Coffey

Sea trout, or salmon trout as it’s sometimes called, is one of our favourite seasonal treats. It’s only available from April to July but is well worth seeking out during this time. A close relation to salmon, the pink flesh tastes similar but is a little more subtle. The clams can be substituted for mussels

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Banana Pancakes Recipe from The Ketogenic Kitchen Cookbook

Breakfast Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Recipes, Star Chef Recipes / Darina Coffey

This banana pancakes recipe couldn’t be simpler – just blend and go! With a scattering of blueberries and the sweetness of coconut, these pancakes are a wonderful start to any day. Serves 4-6 Ingredients: – 2 ripe bananas – 3 eggs – 40g rice flour – 25g desiccated coconut – ½ tsp ground cinnamon –

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Minestrone Soup Recipe by Neven Maguire

Family Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Recipes, Seasonal Recipes, Star Chef Recipes / Darina Coffey

A perfect solution for a cold night: a warming bowl of this chunky Italian soup. If you don’t want to add pasta, cooked beans or rice also work well and help to make this minestrone soup recipe a satisfying option, which is actually very healthy and nutritious. Serves 6 Ingredients: – 2 tbsp olive oil

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