It’s hard to keep up with all the new restaurants that have opened in the past few months. There now appears to be a mood of optimism in the food industry which after a number of very tough and challenging years is welcomed. Restaurant goers are spoilt for choice especially in Dublin but, as someone […]
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If you were one of the many people on Twitter last week that helped the first episode of “First Dates Ireland” to the top trending spot, then you probably came across the suave Maitre D’ Mateo Saina, who caused quite the stir. The Croatian native has worked in many of Dublin’s top venues, including Dylan
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The winding road to Dingle hugs the Kerry coastline, with each bend simultaneously breathtaking and mildly nerve-wracking with the prospect of a sheer drop into the sea threatening after each bend. Navigated with care, you arrive in one of Ireland’s most magnificent destinations, the beautiful town of Dingle, and quickly realise that the twists and
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I loved The Vintage Kitchen on Poolbeg Street so I was excited when I heard that a ‘sister’ restaurant – The Little Kitchen – had opened on Leeson Street, also in Dublin. Part of the charm of The Vintage Kitchen is its eclectic décor and the cluttered, cramped feel of the restaurant where diners are
Good Things Come in Small Packages – The Little Kitchen Review Read More »
I would be lost without the sat-nav on my smartphone. It has successfully guided me to and helped me find the locations of many of the restaurants that I have reviewed around Ireland for The Taste. However on my recent trip to Portarlington I came close to hurling my phone out of the car window
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There is something about Ard Bia at Nimmos that, for me, represents all that is great about Irish food. I have dined there numerous times but find that I am regularly drawn back to it when in Galway. These days all restaurants worth their salt declare a commitment to using local seasonal produce but in
A Gem in Galway’s Food Crown – Ard Bia at Nimmos Read More »
The Languedoc-Roussillon is one of France’s oldest wine regions, a southern and privileged land where families have worked their terroirs for generations. But the dream of making beautiful wines in this sun-kissed paradise is -understandably- not only in the hearts of its pioneers’ great great children. Meet a young marriage between a Swiss man disenchanted with
Meet the Outsiders from the Languedoc, the Pleasure will be all Yours Read More »
There was a time when calling a wine “natural” was unnecessarily redundant since all of them were the miraculous transformation of grape juice into the glorious beverage we all know and love. No need back then to say it was organic as they all were. Nowadays, many yearn for those bucolic vineyards were the human touch was subtle
Real Wines: Mother Nature Knows Best Read More »
I cut my teeth on wine as a student in France, as the supermarkets had a vast range of affordable wine – nearly all French of course. Like most countries in Europe, wine in France is sold primarily based on the area it is made in, the “appellation”, which has strict rules on vineyard site,
A Beautiful Brace from Muscadet Read More »
Picture the scene: the sun is shining on the azure Mediterranean, you and your friends scoot around historic villages without a care, sailing, surfing and visiting art galleries before finally meeting up for a carefree al fresco meal in the warm summer breeze with some great, fuss-free wine. Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? Well this
BeTomish – Another Irish Wine Success Story Read More »
If you believe in the philosophy you only get what you give, it’s easy to see why Saba, with Paul Cadden at the helm, is a success story. Celebrating ten years in business with the recent opening of a sleek new Saba restaurant on Baggot Street and the huge popularity of Saba to go as
Mr. Brightside – Saba’s Paul Cadden Read More »
Stepping off the street on a bright Spring day, down into the intimate Georgian basement dining room of Dax has a bewildering effect. With it’s open fire, dark stained ceilings, rough rendered walls, and stacks of wooden wine crates, you are effortlessly transported from city centre Dublin to the wine cellar of country manor house in
From Dax with Love – Olivier Meisonnave of Dax Restaurant Read More »
It seems that the days of the stand alone restaurant might be coming to a close. Earlier this year hospitality giant the Mercantile Group announced a merger with the Capital Bars Group which will see the organisation swell to nearly 15 establishments. As the economy improves, more and more venues and restaurants are opening all
Laying Golden Eggs – Fiachra Kenny of The Green Hen Read More »
One of the most recogniseable restaurants in Dublin has to be Hugo’s on Merrion Row. Their unique blue facade has been a landmark of the area since it was first painted in 2007 and owner Gina Murphy assures me it will never change. “I’ll never change the colour on the front, you couldn’t! It’s phenomenal
A New Lease of Life for Hugo’s on Merrion Row Read More »
With Tinder taking over, night clubs are no longer the sole birthplace of romance – chances are whatever restaurant you are in you’ll spy at least one first date unfolding. As First Dates Ireland has so spectacularly demonstrated, the dating scene around these parts can be hilariously awkward….and that’s without the paralysing fear of choosing
Swipe Right to These Top Dublin Date Spots Read More »
Here at TheTaste we are big supporters of anyone who uses their initiative and success for the greater good. Recently we have noticed a trend among Irish food companies who are making their products meaningful by giving help to those who need it. Dublin recently saw the first Zambrero restaurant open on Hatch Street. Zambrero
Meaningful Meals – Charitable Food Businesses in Ireland Read More »
MasterChef is back on our screens on BBC One. Now in its 26th year on television, the MasterChef format has been exported to over 40 countries all over the world, including Ireland. The Irish version was relatively short lived compared to its longevity in countries like the United Kingdom and Australia; it lasted only three
Ireland’s MasterChef Contestants – Where Are They Now? Read More »
Picture the scene. After a long day you finally get a chance to sit down. In front of you is your favourite dish from the local trattoria, spaghetti carbonara. Oozing with glorious eggy richness, and speckled with crispy pancetta, a generous coating of freshly grated Pecorino has melted into the silky strands; just how you like
How Takeaway went Gourmet – the Home Delivery Revolution Read More »
Are you growing your own fruit or vegetables yet? Have you ever been tempted? We live in an age where we’re increasingly stretched for time, where supermarkets provide us with cheap, instant, clean veg that only needs a quick rinse before being fired into the pan, no chopping required. You might wonder why you need
Why You Should Learn to Grow It Yourself Read More »
Clonakilty is a town that is well rehearsed in the traditional Irish Céad Míle Fáilte. If the town had a middle name it would be ‘Welcome’. Blessed by both its position to the Atlantic Coast and award winning Inchydoney Beach, the rolling verdant hills peppered with happy cows, Clonakilty is a place that’s more than
Clonakilty Food & Drink Travel Guide – From Brewery Town to Foodie Town Read More »
Modern society is drawn towards freshness and longevity and we have come to associate those gains with refrigerated technology. Add to that the scaremongering of a germaphobic community and the tendency when we return from grocery shopping is to throw it all into the fridge so it will last longer. The issue is that in
What’s in Your Fridge? The Food That Shouldn’t Be in There Read More »
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