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Food & Wine Evening at Bang Restaurant – Friday 18th March €39.95 per person

Head Chef Niall O’Sullivan of top Dublin Bang Restaurant has created a special three course menu, with lots of options and something for everyone to compliment Bang’s new House Wine selection. With five whites and five reds priced at €19.16 a bottle these carefully selected wines are guaranteed to please every wine lover’s palate. Sample […]

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1916 Easter Rising Themed Family Picnic at The Ardilaun Hotel

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

This Easter Monday, the 28th of March, as part of the Galway Food Festival, The Ardilaun Hotel will celebrate their intrinsic link to Boland’s Family Biscuits, and their bakery Mill, the building seized by Eamonn de Valera as the scene of the 1916 Easter Rising Rebellion. The famous Boland’s family dynasty lived in the historic Glenarde

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Roz Purcell Turns The Marker Hotel Green for St. Patrick’s Festival

Small Bites / Alison Daly

The whole world will be turning green over the next couple of days to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. One of the first buildings to embrace the holiday in Dublin is The Marker Hotel on Grand Canal Square. The iconic checkerboard building was lit up in our country’s colour by author Roz Purcell who officially switched

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The Irish Food Market in Trafalgar Square, London in full swing!

Bord Bia Plans Worldwide Promotion of Irish Food for St Patrick’s Day

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

As the world prepares to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and all things Irish this week, Bord Bia will maximize the opportunity to promote Irish food and drink to a global audience. From Abu Dhabi to Zagreb, through its network of international offices, Bord Bia is coordinating over 100 promotional activities and events aimed at consumers,

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DIT Wins the 31st IHI Hospitality Business Management Game

Small Bites / Alison Daly

A team of five students from DIT have won this year’s Hospitality Business Management Game, the annual competition organised by the Irish Hospitality Institute. Captain Conor Bradley, Shane Browne, Paul Fitzsimons, Caroline McDevitt and Katie Scanlan are all studying for a B.Sc in International Hospitality Management. Over two days at the Croke Park Hotel the

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Join the Rebel Roasters on the Cork Coffee Trail

Events, Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Following the success of Cork Coffee Weekend in January, one of the organisers has curated the Cork Coffee Trail. On Saturday March 26th coffee, caffeine addicts are invited to take a tour of some of Cork City’s independent coffee houses and cafes. On the tour attendees will meet some of Cork’s best baristas, take part

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The Guinness Storehouse Announces Details of St. Patrick’s Celebrations

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

The Guinness Storehouse announced details of its 2016 St. Patrick’s Festival celebrations, which will showcase some of Ireland’s best beer, food and music. Celebrating its tenth year, the five day festival will kick off on Wednesday, 16th March 2016 and run to Sunday, 20th March with a series of contemporary Irish experiences including special performances

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Wicklow Wolf Children of the Revolution – Craft Beer Review

Craft Beer, Drinks / Alison Daly

There’s a common saying there is no such thing as bad press, as in it’s all good as it’s getting your brand/name out there. Michael O’Leary was a long time proponent of this. So why am I talking about this when reviewing a beer? Well the beer in question is Wicklow Wolf‘s latest special edition

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Arthurstown Brewing Company 1916 Proclamation porter

Kevin Dundon’s New 1916 Proclamation Porter from Arthurstown Brewing Company

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

On Thursday 27 April 1916, the Enniscorthy brigade of the Irish Volunteers proclaimed the Republic to the good people of Wexford from the steps of the Athenaeum theatre, and for one week a tricolour flew high over the roofs of Enniscorthy. “Ireland through us, summons her children to her flag and strikes for her freedom”

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Warm Up with a Pre Rugby Lunch at Suesey Street

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Gearing up to support the boys in green for their impending clash with Scotland? Why not elevate your usual pre-game fuel by dining at Suesey Street. Suesey Street will be open for a special pre-match rugby lunch before Ireland plays Scotland at the Aviva stadium on Saturday 19 March. Located just a short distance from

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Nine Dublin Restaurants Listed in the New Michelin Main Cities Guide

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Nine Dublin-based restaurants have been listed in the new edition of the Michelin Main Cities of Europe 2016 Restaurant Guide. The prestigious guide, which collects the results of all the major cities in Europe, awards three, two or one stars to restaurants, as well as Bib Gourmet status for restaurants serving good food representing excellent

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Top Restaurants in Munster Announced at the Irish Restaurant Awards 2016

News / Erica Bracken

The Munster Regional Final of the Irish Restaurant Awards took place at The Malton Hotel, Kerry this week, awarding the top restaurants in six counties for 2016. Over 500 restaurant owners and staff celebrated their hard work and achievements at the Awards, which saw many well-known restaurateurs of Munster turn out to see if they

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ASADOR Turns Four and Celebrates with a Revamp and New Spring Menus

Small Bites / Alison Daly

Located on Haddington Road, Dublin 4, ASADOR is Dublin’s finest BBQ restaurant. 2016 marks their fourth year in business and to celebrate they have refurbished the restaurant and introduced new seasonal menus just in time for spring. The highlight of the new menu is undoubtedly the Galician Blond Steak. Already incredibly popular in eateries in

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The Full Irish – An Afternoon of Talks on The Irish Breakfast

Events, Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Have you ever wondered what goes into black pudding? Or where we picked up our heritage skill of smoking fish? Or what Dubliners ate for breakfast a century ago? The St Patrick’s Festival I Love My City programme welcomes you to enjoy an afternoon of talks and tastings to explore the past, present and future

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Some Food for Thought at the Franco-Irish Literary Festival 2016

Events, Small Bites / Erica Bracken

Now a significant date in Dublin’s annual literary calendar The Franco-Irish Literary Festival is preparing for its seventeenth edition, continuing the tradition that led to Dublin’s nomination as a UNESCO City of Literature, and this year it has a foodie twist. The theme for this year’s literary festival is theme is ‘Les Mots à la

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Make a Reservation for Season 2 of ‘Chef’s Table’ on Netflix

Small Bites / Alison Daly

Netflix has announced that they will be serving three new ‘courses’ of Chef’s Table. The first six episodes, Season 2, will be available on the streaming service from the 27th of May and will feature international chefs Alex Atala, Ana Ros, Dominique Crenn, Enrique Olvera, Gagan Anand and Grant Achatz. “We are thrilled to continue

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Celebrate the Six Nations with a 30oz Côte De Boeuf at Balfes

Small Bites / Alison Daly

Balfes, one of Dublin’s most popular all-day dining spots, is serving up a 30oz Côte De Boeuf to share when the Irish rugby team play Italy and Scotland during the Six Nations over the coming weekends, 12th – 13th and 19th – 20th March. Expertly finished by head chef Jorge Ballester, the Cóte de Boeuf

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Win a Three Course Dinner for Two with a Bottle of Wine at Marcel’s – Closed

Competitions / Alison Daly

With Easter around the corner and a brand new spring menu offering freshly launched, Marcel’s restaurant, bistro and bar should be top of your gastronomy list this season. Elegant yet inviting, Marcel’s offers European cuisine of the highest calibre always using the very finest in locally sourced ingredients. Recently relocated from St.Marys Road to the

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Food & Beverage Businesses Can Win a Stand at Taste of Dublin with Bank of Ireland

Events, Small Bites / Alison Daly

This year’s Taste of Dublin is set to be the biggest ever with over 34,000 foodies expected to attend. Set in the charming Iveagh Gardens, this year’s festival takes place from the 16th-19th of June and will welcome some of Ireland’s best known brands. Bank of Ireland are giving one lucky business the chance to

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Brown Thomas Launches Personalised Lindt Bunny Service

Small Bites / Alison Daly

The Lindt Bunny is one of the most iconic confections at Easter time. Now you can have a personalised Lindt Bunny thanks to Brown Thomas. Every year, thousands of children and adults delight in unwrapping the gold foil and devouring the fine Swiss chocolate underneath. Now you can make your Easter gift even more special with

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The Library Dining Series at Dylan Hotel

Small Bites / Erica Bracken

The Library Dining Series is an exclusive three night culinary experience hosted by Dylan, Dublin’s leading five star boutique hotel, in its treasured library. Created and developed by head chef, Mark Bodie, each chapter of The Library Dining series is inspired by a different epicurean theme; seafood, truffles and the world’s finest ingredients. Dylan’s library

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