JUST EAT and Peter McVerry Trust to Collaborate at Electric Picnic

JUST EAT will use its prominent presence at Electric Picnic to help drive awareness on the issue of homelessness. They will strengthen their partnership with Peter McVerry Trust, JUST EAT’s official charity partner, focusing their efforts specifically around the Housing First initiative. Working with Peter McVerry Trust, one of the ‘Tent Talks’ will focus on this growing social issue. A representative […]

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New Summer Menu Launched at Newly Refurbished Pichet

Small Bites / Alison Daly

With a brand new look, the decor isn’t the only new thing at Dublin dining hotspot Pichet. Renowned for their modern take on the classic bistro, Pichet have just launched a fresh, seasonal summer menu, celebrating the best of local and seasonal produce. Head Chef Stephen Gibson has created the vibrant new menu to reflect

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France: Season Three of Chef’s Table Premieres on Netflix September 2nd

Small Bites / Alison Daly

The eagerly anticipated third season of hit TV show Chef’s Table will be premiering on Netflix this September. Available from Friday the 2nd, this series is called France and will be dedicated to four of the world’s most renowned chefs, each of whom has had a serious impact on modern cooking in France. Featured in

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Uber to Trial Wine Tour Service in Australia

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

The lift sharing company Uber plans to make wine tourism more approachable and affordable to tourists in Australia with a new wine tour service. The company has begun a trial for an “on-demand wine tour” service to the Adelaide Hills, expecting other regions to follow. “We are trialing an on demand wine tour service to

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Balfes Brings the ‘POPS’ Phenomenom to Dublin with Champagne and Bellini Popsicles

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Balfes, one of Dublin’s most popular all-day dining destinations, located in the heart of Dublin’s Creative Quarter, is serving up an exclusive treat this summer. Guests of the chic social hub, hugely popular for its sharing plates, can now complement their dish with the arrival of POPS, premium ice popsicles in Champagne, Bellini, Strawberry &

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Euro-toques 30th Anniversary Dinner Series Ends on a High Note at the Woollen Mills

News, Small Bites / Darina Coffey

Monday night saw the Euro-toques Dinner Series draw to a close with an aptly themed ‘Bacon and Cabbage Dinner’ to mark three decades of the organisation in Ireland. After two successful dinners at Luna and the former home of Le Coq Hardi, the Woollen Mills played host to the celebration of Ireland’s classic dish by

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Join Top Chefs and Foodies from Across the World in the Twitter Food Council #FoodFlock

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

As the old saying goes, the family that tweets together, stays together, and now thanks to a group of Twitter-active chefs you can really bond with your global foodie family using the hashtag #FoodFlock. Last week, Twitter announced last week that it created the Twitter Food Council (@TwitterFood), bringing together leading culinary Twitter addicts who

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Chablis Vineyards Devastated by Disastrous Weather Conditions

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

You might want to stock up on Chablis as this year the region’s vineyards have been decimated by weather deemed “catastrophic” by the French Farmers Federation. It started during April, with unusually heavy rain and frosts -excessive rain makes the grapes soak up to much water and therefore the sugars in the fruit become diluted-. Then last

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Wine Wednesday pick from O’Briens: Pazo Barrantes 2014

Drinks, Wine / Gaby Guedez

Summer and Spain are two words that simply work well together… Long evenings sharing tapas and conversation by a Mediterranean beach, glasses of wine to accompany the occasion and the promise of an unforgettable holiday. It’s no surprise that the country is one of Ireland’s favourite destinations during the season. Rias Baixas is different and

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Artisan Restaurant Launch New Lunch Menu at Tig Neactain in Galway

Small Bites / Alison Daly

The award winning Artisan Restaurant has teamed up with Tig Neactain on Quay Street, Galway to bring diners a bespoke pairing lunch menu. The gastropub style food will be available in the traditional Irish pub from 12 to 3pm and will pair each dish with a matching drink, either craft beer, artisan cider or select

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The Food and Drink Conference Citywest 2016

Ireland’s Premier Trade Event for The Food and Drink Processing, Ingredients and Logistics Industries Now Under New Irish Ownership

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Premier Publishing & Events have announced that they have recently added The Food and Drink Conference to the list of high-quality conferences and exhibitions that they coordinate. The Food and Drink Conference, established in 2014, was originally ran by Toby Wand of ‘Fresh Montgomery’ who said; “We have enjoyed running the Irish show for several

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Music, Food and Culture Happenings at Kildare Village this July

Events, Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Lovers of opera will be thrilled to learn of the Lismore Opera Festival pop up at Kildare Village, featuring as part of the ‘From the Isle’ summer festival line up. Visitors to Kildare Village will enjoy these ‘Sounds from the Isle’ as they while away their Thursday evening on 28 July from 6:30PM. Why not

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Bodegas Torres Reintroduces Ancestral Grape Variety Thought Gone in the 19th Century

Drinks, Small Bites, Wine / Gaby Guedez

Bodegas Torres, one of Catalonia’s largest wine companies, will reintroduce Moneu, a grape variety that was virtually destroyed by phylloxera two hundred years ago. The pre-phylloxera variety was discovered near Querol about two decades ago as part of a project to revive ancestral varieties. Moneu is the second ancestral grape that Bodegas Torres brings back

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Irish Whiskey Writers Tears Launches James Joyce Inspired Gift Pack

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

With a book-shaped packaging inspired in and featuring extracts from James Joyce’s Dubliners, Walsh Whiskey released a limited edition Writers Tears gift pack. The set includes three miniatures from the Writers Tears Copper Pot whiskey collection. When you open the box, it feels like opening a book, but the insides are carved and replaced with the miniatures.

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Jameson Black Barrel Gets a Stylish Makeover

Drinks, Small Bites, Whiskey / Gaby Guedez

Jameson Black Barrel’s new design reflects the rich history of the world’s No. 1 Irish Whiskey brand: an uncovered tapered neck bottle allows you to see the cork, protected by an authenticity seal, underneath it, a black label nods to the double charred barrels that give the whiskey its name, while a finger print of charcoal

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KLM Airlines Partnered with Heineken to Offer Beer on Draft During Flights

Small Bites / Gaby Guedez

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines recently announced its partnership with Heineken to offer in-flight draft beer to its passengers. After trials with different keg designs, both Dutch companies collaborated to developed a “brew lock” that allows draft beer to be served in cabins without affecting the quality and flavour. Until now, air pressure and altitude had made it impossible:

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Marcel’s Restaurant of Merrion Row Launch New Casual Lunch Menu

Small Bites / Alison Daly

Situated on Dublin’s thriving Merrion Row, Marcel’s Restaurant is a modern and relaxed restaurant, bistro and bar. They have just launched a new casual lunch time menu based on their signature European cuisine and using the finest locally sourced ingredients. The new lunch menu at Marcel’s is creative and simple. Starters range from Cured Salmon,

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Galway Races After Parties at the g Hotel

Events, Small Bites / admin

The Après Racing Party gets underway at the g Hotel after the last race in Ballybrit each evening. Racegoers will enjoy electric atmosphere, tasty dining, great tunes and kicking cocktails ’til the wee hours each night. The g Hotel & Spa is the most stylish Race Week Entertainment Venue in Galway. Seven nights of live

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Coconut and Caramel Popcorn Recipe from Siúcra

Baking & Desserts, Gluten Free Recipes, Recipes / Erica Bracken

Popcorn flavour experimentation is all the rage right now and Siúcra’s Coconut Caramel Popcorn recipe is the perfect summer flavour combination. It is incredibly easy and quick to prepare and makes for a delicious movie night snack that you and your friends will adore. Or, make this simple recipe with children as a Birthday party

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Summer Specials in The Saddle Room at The Shelbourne

Small Bites / Alison Daly

The Shelbourne are set to spoil you this summer in The Saddle Room. Throughout July and August you can enjoy a special three-course table d’hôte dinner by Chef Garry Hughes and his team. Available from 6.45 Sundays to Thursdays, the menu includes a bottle of wine carefully selected for you by award-winning sommelier Nisea Doddy.

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Celebrate Race Week at Hotel Meyrick with Laurent Perrier Champagne

Small Bites / admin

Looking for a tip this Galway Race Week, well it has to be Hotel Meyrick. Galway Races opens Monday next 25th July and Galway’s landmark Hotel Meyrick has for generations been at the centre or Galway Race Week festivities. Traditional to Galway races has been the beef roll at the track and this year Hotel

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