The financial downturn had a huge impact on the hospitality industry in Ireland. Whilst restaurants have always worked to tight margins, they were faced with even harsher economic realities during the recession and had to quickly adapt to avoid going under. As we claw our way out of the recession, there seems to a renewed optimism […]
Cooking That Suprises & Excites – St. George’s Terrace Restaurant Review Read More »
I have been somewhat of a Francophile for as long as I can remember. Breton stripes and good butter are beloved in my little world, I have been known to throw rigorously French-themed dinner parties and if I thought I could get away with it, there’s a good chance I would take up wearing a
Living la Vie en Rose at Vie de Chateaux Read More »
I am absolutely in love with this chicken teriyaki recipe and sauce at the moment! It’s also amazing with salmon which makes for a fab lunch!! What I love about this version is that it is the perfect Saturday night fakeaway! This recipe is Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo & Whole 30 Approved. Ingredients: – 400g
Chicken Teriyaki Recipe by The Wonky Spatula Read More »
I imagine being an Olympian is hungry work. While a few brisk walks a week is my idea of a fitness regime, anything more intensive than this needs a diet designed to fuel energetic exertion. This is where the torch is rightly passed to Derval O’Rourke, who during her career as a professional athlete needed
The Fit Foodie by Derval O’Rourke – Cookbook Review Read More »
Over the past few decades, Ireland’s wealth of producers, makers, and growers have been the foundation on which Ireland’s food industry has blossomed. These artisans have become household names, regular fixtures on menus across the country, and staples in our kitchens. An integral ingredient in the transition from little known producers to artisinal heroes are
15 of Ireland’s Best Artisan Food Stores Read More »
A couple of years ago my husband gingerly suggested that I should donate some of the cookbooks in my extremely large (and ever-growing) collection to our local charity shop. I glared at him in disbelief with thoughts of potential divorce proceedings running through my head. How could he possibly think that I would agree to
A Recipe for Success – The Cookbook Cafe Review Read More »
This Spanish chickpea & spinach stew recipe is originally from Andalusia. It is a very rich and nourishing dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner. And what is best, it comes together in less than 30 minutes! This healthy stew is vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free. Ingredients: – 500g organic chickpeas in water
Spanish Chickpea & Spinach Stew Recipe by Tasty Mediterraneo Read More »
As the old saying goes, a business with no sign is a sign of no business, but before graphic design and vinyl letters became commonplace, the only way to put your name over the door of your business was with a hand painted sign. Sadly, as modern techniques crept in the works of traditional sign
Dublin’s Freshest Sign Painter on the Revival of the Hand Painted Sign Read More »
In an ideal world, my every meal would be cooked by The Greenhouse’s Mickael Viljanen. Unfortunately, in reality, very few of us can set aside the funds to indulge in Michelin-star cuisine as regularly as our heart’s desire. The intricate edible art produced by the most prestigious names in Ireland, those with the coveted Michelin
Make Your Day the Midday Michelin Way Read More »
“Irish Whiskey is now having its best moment in the last 150 years”, said John Teeling recently during the launch of the book The Whiskeys of Ireland, by Peter Mulryan. He added that “in ten or fifteen years, the industry will be taking its rightful place”, especially when it comes to premium whiskeys. Far from
Dublin 8: On the Verge of A New Golden Age for Craft Drinks Read More »
Fashions come and go and this is as true in the restaurant world as it is on the catwalk. Over the past few years we have witnessed the ‘burger revolution’, the growth in popularity of cocktails and a move towards less formal dining. Moreover, they say that travel broadens the mind but it has also
A Restaurant that Knox Your Socks Off – Knox Review Read More »
Discovering that something you like is on sale is always a pleasure and just like you would with fashion, books or plane tickets, when you buy wine at offers, a little bit of planning and knowing what to look for can go a long way and will help you to find true value and make the most
O’Briens September Wine Sale: Ten Tips to Get the Best Value and Our Top Picks Read More »
Nicastro, Calabria, 1980. ‘Eileen, don’t you just love this town?’ Caterina asks as we walk the Sunday afternoon passegiata ritual. ‘To tell you the truth, I feel very uncomfortable. Men are looking at us as if we are nude,’ I reply. Nudging me affectionately in the side and tossing back her magnificent mane of jet-black hair, she laughs, ‘Quelli
Calabrese Swordfish Pizzaiola Recipe by Eileen Dunne Crescenzi Read More »
For some people, tipping the waiting staff after eating in a restaurant is a certainty as inescapable as death or taxes, for others it’s a sign of praise reserved for outstanding servers and then there are those that vehemently refuse to tip, whether out of principle or lack of it, depending on how you see it. How Modern
To Tip or Not to Tip? That is the Question Read More »
Buried in the barrage of food photos that make up my Instagram feed, I recently scrolled upon a meme that made me giggle, “there is no ‘we’ in ‘food”. I know plenty of people who’s soul this saying would speak to but greedy as I can be, I can’t concur with this statement – for
The Art of Sharing – Dublin’s Most Delicious Dishes á Deux Read More »
“The Irish palate is changing”, says Michael Onalimi, owner and director of The Jungle Food Company, as he presents Flavour Safari, his innovative range of African inspired sauces, “Ireland’s first”, he points out. “People demand new flavours, they’ve travelled around the world and tried new foods and now they want those things here.” Michael, who
Exploring A Fusion of African and Irish Ingredients – The Flavour Safari Story Read More »
Baking fever has arrived. The Great British Bake Off is back with another season of thrilling adventures in the kitchen with everything from panettone to pavlovas being mastered in homes from Ballycotton to Brighton. Everyone appreciates a good homemade cake, but how about a great cake? That challenge has been laid down, much to the
Behind the Scenes at London’s Violet Bakery Read More »
Before meeting Lorraine Heskin, you can see how her high level of attention to detail is present in all aspects of Gourmet Food Parlour: the delicate flower-shaped lamps that hang without a dusty spot, the tasteful decor that blends Provençal style and a refreshing, modern, Irish touch; the efficient yet friendly staff constantly in the move and with
Lorraine Heskin on Gourmet Food Parlour’s Decade of Success Read More »
For eleven months of the year, Brussels is a haven for the hungry. Satisfy that late-night snacky feeling at the local friterie (chip shop), where the chips have been double-fried in goose fat. On the way home from a night out with plentiful beers and negotiable closing hours, slip in the side door of a
Brussels Food & Drink Travel Guide Read More »
I have a confession to make – I’m not really as into the whole brunch thing as the masses appear to be. Do I brunch? Sometimes. Is it the highlight of my week eating-wise? Rarely. I want breakfast, lunch and dinner and I don’t feel like I need an excuse to have a drink during
Save Me From Myself at The Butcher Grill – Brunch Review Read More »
I was born in May, when the first blossoms of the season—and strawberries—appear. Maybe this is why I never tire of using these delicate berries in desserts like this delectable tart in which the fruit is baked with a creamy almond filling. This strawberry and almond tart recipe is my go-to tart when I am
Strawberry and Almond Tart Recipe by Beatrice Peltre Read More »
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