When we dream of Provence, the idea of serious red wine rarely plays into the lavender-scented reverie. It is more likely that we imagine Provence’s easy-drinking, refreshing rosé, which seem aligned with the tone of the sunny South; that of leisurely lunches, listening to the nearby tinkle of yachts in the harbour, sea gently lapping […]
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A walk down Grafton Street this time of year leaves no doubt the Christmas season is upon us. ‘Fairy Tale of New York’ serenades visitors as you wander down the path ablaze with a thousand fairy lights. The spicy scent of mince pie mingles with the sweet smells of fresh baked cookies, and the ubiquitous
O’ Christmas Beer, O’ Christmas Beer: A Millennia Old Tradition Read More »
Take everything you’ve heard about the eating and drinking scene in Salt Lake City with, well, a grain of salt. Although this mountain metropolis is best known for its stick-to-your-ribs America fare and strict liquor laws due to its conservative (mostly Mormon) population, Salt Lake City is also slowly making a name for itself for
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Craft culture has well and truly seeped its way down every meandering lane and side street between the canals of Dublin city centre. With the exception of some true traditionalists, it’s hard to find a pub or bar that doesn’t stock what would be considered an Irish craft beer. This trend is reflected in much
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Building on the success of the South William Street location, Giovanni Viscardi and Brian Deery are creating a new and exciting destination for Dubliners. The beautifully finished new Bagots Hutton opens this month and comprises of a 120-seater cafe wine bar occupying the entire basement and first-floor space at 6 Ormond Quay Upper. The open plan
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Nicky Logue has been appointed as InterContinental Dublin’s new general manager. A number of innovations will be implemented in the following months under his watch. “I’m delighted to be taking up the reigns of InterContinental Dublin. With visitor numbers to Ireland predicted to continue to grow into 2017 it’s an exciting time to work in
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For the second year in a row a female chef has out-cooked her male competitiors to scoop the pretigious Euro-toques Young Chef of the Year title. At a gala banquet event in Dublin’s five star InterContinental Hotel, Ballsbridge, 23 year old Maeve Walsh from Dungarvan, Co Waterford was awarded the much sought after Euro-Toques Young
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“Lisbon has a million of interesting things to draw and paint…” and among them, German artist Hauke Vag points out the fado, the characters and the city’s famous cable car as a few of his many sources of inspiration. His quirky and busy style of illustration graces the label of our wine of the week. On an interview
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The five star The Merrion Hotel has long been one of the most special places in Dublin city, but for the month of December the luxury hotel is about to become a little bit more magical. From December 1st, The Merrion are offering their Festive Christmas Lunch and Dinner menus in the award winning Cellar Restaurant.
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SuperValu kicked off the festive season with a spectacular showcase of mouth-watering local and Irish produce expertly prepared by SuperValu Good Food Karma Project ambassadors TV Chef Kevin Dundon and Martin Shanahan. With everything from locally sourced brussel sprouts, Hampshire ham, festive turkeys, potatoes, an array of handmade cheeses and dazzling Christmas cakes, guests were
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Christmas is the time of year where it is perfectly acceptable to park yourself beside the fire at any time of day with a cheeseboard and a glass of fine wine – defined meal times be damned! In Ireland we are blessed to have some of the finest artisan cheese producers in the world, meaning
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Sullivan’s Brewing Company was first established in 1702, and was resurrected by the legendary Smithwick brewing family earlier this year. Their first beer, Maltings Red Ale (4% abv) is a refreshingly balanced classic Irish ale with plenty of rich biscuit and gentle caramel notes. Sullivan’s acclaimed master brewer Ian Hamilton speaks about the beer: “The beer we craft is
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This year, The Long Hall on South Great George’s St. celebrated its 250th anniversary. The place is of Dublin’s oldest and most loved pubs, famous for its well-preserved iconic Victorian interiors with opulent mahogany and mirror details. The pub has been in the Houlihan family for the last 44 years, nowadays owned and operated by Marcus Houlihan. In 1791,
O’Briens Wine Big WIGIG is a fantastic sale, launched just in time for for Black Friday! The offers include wine, Jameson Whiskey and beers, and they’re likely to fly off the shelves, they are, after all WIGIG (When It’s Gone It’s Gone). Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough , New Zealand: This aromatic fruity white
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On Wednesday 23rd of November, The Shelbourne played host to a glowing crowd of guests and on-lookers who gathered amongst the traditional elegance, warmth and luxurious surroundings of the marble lobby to join special guest, Ryan Tubridy for the annual switching on of the Christmas lights. The Line Up gospel choir were on hand to
Last month we filled you in on the rise in popularity of donkey milk as a beauty elixir and nutritional supplement, which is being sold in 100ml cartons across Europe by Eurolactis for close to €4 a pop. Donkey milk, which is hypoallergenic and moisturising and therefore a cosmetic gem, is understandably pricey but the
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Bodega Restaurant, Waterford has teamed up with TheTaste to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Winterval Waterford opening this weekend and running from 25th November to 23rd December. Bodega are offering one lucky winner a 3 Course dinner for two with Prosecco on arrival plus cocktails from their new cocktail menu. Bodega is renowned for its food,
In partnership with Great Irish Beverages, Movember Foundation Ireland are launching the inaugural #IrishCoffeeDay on Friday 25th November. Taking the traditional coffee morning fundraiser concept and giving it a twist – literally – the idea is to raise funds and awareness for men’s health by getting bars, restaurants and the Movember community to host their
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For the fourth consecutive year, Disaronno, the most consumed Italian liquor in the world, has partered with an Italian fashion brand to present an exquisite limited edition, Disaronno Wears Etro. Etro, the the luxury brand conquered the fashion world in 1968, becoming one of the most beloved Italian names in the industry; it lends a
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A memorable instant can shape history: Mexico, 1986. Argentina and England battled in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup just four years after having fought each other during the Falklands War. On the 51st minute, Diego Maradona’s “hand of God goal” and his subsequent “Goal of the Century” brought victory for the South American nation, which would end up
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The special magic of Christmas in Ireland will come alive once more at the end of November at Waterford’s Winterval Festival with 30 different fun events and activities for people of all ages to enjoy at Ireland’s biggest, brightest and best Christmas event. Now in its fifth year, Winterval begins on Friday, 25th November and
The Heart of Christmas in Ireland’s South East – Waterford’s Winterval Begins this Week Read More »
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