The Summer of ’69, sings Brian Adams, were the best days of his life. For Ciaran Sweeney, it is the summer of ’16 that will likely be forever etched in his memory. In the space of two weeks, Ciaran acquired the two most important titles of his life – first, that of father to baby […]
Forest & Marcy’s Ciaran Sweeney – The Intersection of Irish Cuisine and Innovation Read More »
If food is a reflection of the chef you won’t be surprised to learn that Jenny Flynn, Head Chef at Faithlegg House Hotel, is a Wexford woman true and true. While her menus reflect the best of local Waterford produce, her native Wexford makes several appearances in the seafood and dessert sections. Embracing the surrounding
The Big Easy. NOLA. The Crescent City. New Orleans’ multiple nicknames reflect its many cultural and historical dimensions. Too often tested by Mother Nature, New Orleans refuses to give up and in the 10 years since its most devastating trial, Hurricane Katrina, this storied city is flourishing once again. Evidence of its rejuvenation is readily
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I’ll admit, I’m a tiny bit biased when it comes to West Cork food. I can’t help it; it’s where I live, where I call home and, for all the allure of Big City Living, there is simply nothing better than returning to its verdant hills and calmness. I’d sooner get stuck in a traffic
Skibbereen Food & Drink Travel Guide Read More »
Nothing can quite beat Aperitivo Hour in Italy. At 6pm on my first evening in the bustling city of Cagliari, there was a shift in the air. The shops and streets grew empty and the terrace of every café doubled in size as people took their seats, met with friends and took solace from the
Sardinia Food & Drink Travel Guide Read More »
There is nothing better for food lovers than heading out to a new restaurant or returning to an old favourite for an evening of exciting flavours, new experiences or good old comfort food. For parents however, the sheer feat of exiting the house with all the kids in tow can be quite an ordeal, especially
Ireland’s Best Family Friendly Restaurants – Food Heaven for Your Little Angels Read More »
When the recession hit our country and many people lost their jobs, some turned to skill sets they had been nurturing for years through pastimes, hobbies and interests. As people looked to their passions to provide their income, many have made very successful businesses supplying food and drink products to the market. Creating your own
The Secret to Food Start Ups – Top Tips From the Experts Read More »
Almost every decision in the run up to one’s wedding seems colossal. This became apparent while standing in the local hardware store with a bale of twine in each hand wondering if ‘hemp string’ or ‘jute cord’ would do the best job in binding my ‘cosmic latte’ white, 150gsm paper mass-scrolls. Ten minutes dwelling on
Real Bride Diary – How We Chose Our Wedding Menu with Tips for Planning Yours Read More »
Meat. It’s mighty sweet in Northern Ireland, so it’s little wonder we love to eat a range of meaty products that can easily hold their place among the best in the world. For the choicest cuts, look no further than our specialist farmers, artisan producers and elite food processors. The Meat Street One of the
The Great Northern Ireland Meat Treat Read More »
Brazil is the world’s fifth largest country in size and population, famous for its legendary football players, sensual bosa nova and lively samba music, rhythmic martial art capoeira and the world’s largest Carnival. This month of August, Brazil is also known as the host of the Summer Olympics 2016, and as people from all over the world are giving
From Acai to Zaeli: All You Need to Know About Brazilian Food in Dublin Read More »
While living in Japan, my husband and I loved travelling around and going to the many festivals, or matsuri, celebrated in Japan throughout the year. One of our favourites is a Buddhist festival called Obon which can be translated as ‘Festival of Souls’. It’s similar in some ways to Halloween here in the West, however,
Spirits and Street Food at Obon – The Japanese ‘Festival of Souls’ Read More »
Though the walls of my living room are lined with craft beer bottles and I’ve taken to writing on the subject, I couldn’t pinpoint when, exactly, the interest started. If I were to trace it back to the first Sierra Nevada, I’d find my good friend of 10 years, Mark, by my side. Together we
California Craft Beer Road Trip and the Search for Pliney The Elder Read More »
Founded in the year 914 by the Vikings, Waterford is Ireland’s oldest city and has a rich and diverse history. In an age where society is intent on looking back to the past for solutions to our modern ills, protecting that legacy and celebrating their heritage is a vital part of Waterford’s cultural agenda. Several
Athenaeum House Hotel – Combining the History & Heritage of a City and Family Read More »
I always await a new café with sweet anticipation. It was no different with Two Boys Brew. Spacious and bright, number 375 North Circular Road kept my curiosity on its toes from the beginning. The opening of this new caffeinated gem was preceded by delicious behind-the-scenes snaps on Instagram. What a great suspense-builder: guiding your
Two Boys Brewing Up a Storm in Phibsborough – Two Boys Brew Dublin Review Read More »
Sharon Hearne-Smith has a CV that would turn any kitchen lover into a green-eyed monster. Food stylist to the culinary gods, the face behind the ‘here’s one I made earlier’ on TV cookery shows we all know and love, I have a little life envy over Sharon’s day job. I imagine her twirling around the
The No-Cook Cookbook by Sharon Hearne Smith – Cookbook Review Read More »
With the craft beer revolution in full swing in Dublin, the pendulum seems to swing more favourably towards the south side when it comes to beverage choices of the hoppy variety. However, one recent addition to the north side brigade, Adelphi, can be found nestled nice and neatly between Wigwam (formally the Twisted Pepper) and
Adelphi, Middle Abbey Str – Bar Review Read More »
I can only describe the style of The Spaniard Bar as intentional random: photos of white-sanded beaches an ocean away, a gold fish named Ken swimming around a kitschly decorated plastic (I hope) skull, sombreros sprinkled here and there and posters of bands so diverse that I find hard to believe they were all chosen by the same person.
Hello, Sailor! The Spaniard Bar, Belfast – Bar Review Read More »
This summer, an officeless Spanish start-up run by people between 20 and 30 years of age launched Gik, the world’s first blue wine. While your friendly neighbourhood wine snob would get a migraine just by looking at its electric indigo-infused hue and roll his eyes to their homepage image of a man with a tyrannosaurus rex’s head in a pose
Breaking all the Rules: How Millennials Like and Share #Wine☺ Read More »
A couple of months ago I decided to fly to London for the day to discover the white wines of the Yamanashi prefecture, capital of the Koshu grape variety in Japan. What an inspired idea! Most of the Japanese wines were absolutely delicious, showing unique personality and style. But let’s start with the beginning. What is Koshu and where
Japanese Wines: A Taste from the Terroir of the Rising Sun Read More »
Founded by the self proclaimed “dynamic duo of New Zealand’s craft beer scene”, Yeastie Boys brewery has been making waves down-under since tapping their first brew back in 2008. With a clever name that works as tribute to the acclaimed 90’s hip-hop act, and that carries with it another, potentially distasteful, association for those less familiar with the
Yeastie Boys – Gunnamatta Earl Grey IPA – Craft Beer Review Read More »
With the boom in Irish microbrewers over the last few years, it’s great to see generally the strengths in depth of the brewing pool. So when the opportunity presented itself to travel up to Ballymote, Sligo to visit White Hag Brewery, and to help them celebrate their second birthday it was an instant yes. Thinking
White Hag: Two Years Brewing Celebrated along Ireland’s Craft Beer Favourites Read More »
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