Following the introduction of their new health and wellbeing concept Equilibrium last summer, The Marker hotel has added to the campaign this January across all areas of the hotel including the gym, restaurant and spa. The Marker has partnered with No. 17 Personal Training owned by John Belton who has been in the fitness industry […]
The Torres family’s Ribera del Duero wins a gold medal at the Tempranillos al Mundo 2015 competition. Celeste Crianza, Bodegas Torres’s flagship Ribera del Duero, celebrates the 10th anniversary of its launch with its recently-released 2012 vintage. Celeste is one of Ireland’s best-loved wines from Ribera del Duero and is available in 80 countries, making
Torres Celeste Turns Ten and Wins Another Gold Read More »
No Hollywood party is ever complete without some bubbles, with that in mind, lauded mixologist Karen Grill created the Moët Ruby Red, the official cocktail of the Golden Globes. The modern take on a French 75 cocktail is a personal homage to one of the most timeless pieces of cinema, The Wizard of Oz. The
Moët and Chandon Toasts to 25 Years at the Golden Globes with a Moët Ruby Red Cocktail Read More »
PARIS, January 5th, 2016 – In 2015, the Maison Hennessy has been honored with a trio of luxury design distinctions for the 250th anniversary blend’s limited edition luxury design display. These important design prizes include the Popai Awards and the Pentawards, as well as the Prix Formes de Luxe, three honors that together comprise the
As we pack away the assorted Christmas lights and decorations it is time to reflect on another festive season. If, like my house, you had enough food left over to feed a whole county then I’m sure you were left wondering what to do with it all. Food waste is fast becoming the social issue
The War on Food Waste Read More »
Saba and Saba To Go are bringing us back to the stone age this month to kick start a healthy year. Their new Paleo menu has been designed to provide the tastiest and exciting healthy food around. Caveman Month is inspired by classic Saba favourites. Dishes from the new menu include Chargrilled Sirloin Steak served
Eat Like Your Ancestors with a New Paleo Menu at Saba Read More »
One of our favourite Wexford escapes, Kelly’s Resort Hotel & Spa will re-open after their annual Christmas and New Year break, having spent much of that time upgrading some bedrooms, rejuvenating the Aqua Club Pool and giving The Ivy Room a facelift with installation of new lighting and sound system plus an exciting new nightly
Spring has Sprung at Kellys Resort Hotel & Spa – Reopening Feb 2016 for the Season Read More »
Single and looking for love? But not the notoriety and possible embarrassment that having your love life broadcast to the nation might bring? It’s understandable that many would prefer to forget in particular those cringe-worthy first date moments, and not have them committed to TV, to be regurgitated, re-winded and replayed. Such camera shy singeltons
Camera Shy? TV Show ‘First Dates’ is Looking for Background Daters Read More »
This January most of us are concerned with our New Year resolutions, getting fit, losing weight and becoming better people. The Merrion Hotel want us to look after our inner balance and ch’I by serving three delicious teas created by their tea master, Laura McGinn. Laura trained on the international Ronnefeldt TeaMaster programme and the
Beat the January Blues with Tchi Drinks at the Merrion Hotel Read More »
The three items that make up this recipe are an integral part of the Galician palate: octopus, oysters, and mussels. Many will have heard of the famous Pulpo a feira (fairground octopus) will consists of octopus, potatoes and smoked paprika. But in this recipe I wanted to combine the beautiful fresh saline features of all
Octopus, oyster, mussels Recipe by JP McMahon for The Foods and Wines of Rías Baixas Read More »
Over the last week we showed you how to sprout your own seeds so here’s a recipe you can use your harvest on. This is a beautiful colourful salad with an amazing dressing that gives it a real kick. The whole family will like this one! Dressing: – 3 cloves of garlic – Half a
Asian Sprouted Bean Salad by The Happy Pear Read More »
You don’t have to be a paleo geek to appreciate this bread – it’s incredibly good for you and really gorgeous. Also freezes well and ready to grill when there’s nothing in the cupboard. Recipe by Susan Jane White below. For the rosemary & lemon version, just replace the olives and tomatoes with a handful
Susan Jane White’s Paleo & Flaxseed Focaccia Read More »
2016 is going to be a very exciting year for the food industry in Northern Ireland. A collaborative venture organised by Tourism NI, the Year of Food and Drink is bringing the industry together to promote Northern Ireland as a culinary destination and celebrate its artisan producers. One of Northern Ireland’s best ambassadors is Noel
Celebrating the Best of Northern Ireland with Noel McMeel Read More »
Top Chef Monica Galetti caused a stir with her recent remarks that when it came to forging a career as a top chef, women have “to put it first to do well”, choosing their career over having a family. The evidence would seem to suggest that Galetti is right, given the relatively small number of high-profile
Burning Bias in the Kitchen – Trailblazer Chef Clare Smyth Read More »
Gérard Bertrand H de l’Hospitalet Malbec 100% Malbec A quality wine from one of my favourite producers, Gérard Bertrand, a multi-award winning one too. Grown on the foothills Pyranees in their Estate’s cool coastal vineyards. This wine has a beautiful nose with aromas of deep overripe black fruits, dark chocolate, leather and violets. On the
Wine of the Week – Gérard Bertrand H de l’Hospitalet Malbec Now €10 by Suzi Redmond Read More »
For a lot of diners the entire experience of eating out can rely heavily on good service. Plenty of restaurants that produce great food are struggling to keep their doors open because front of house teams are dropping the ball on a regular basis. One man who knows all too well the importance of a
Life at the Front – In Conversation with Declan Maxwell Read More »
There is hardly a cocktail fan in Ireland that is not familiar with mixologist Darren Geraghty. For the last 15 years, Darren has been winning professional and prestigious competitions and has been responsible for some of the most successful bar openings Dublin has ever seen. After flirting with a career in computers, Darren completed a
Ireland’s Master of Mixology Darren Geraghty on our Growing Cocktail Industry Read More »
After a pretty manic December and with all the obligatory Christmas visits out of the way we decided to indulge in a little Galway getaway to undoubtedly one of the most stylish hotels in Ireland, the g Hotel. Unfortunately we decided to do this on a pretty grim day in the West with torrential rain
Contemporary, Inviting and Unashamedly Glam – the g Hotel Review Read More »
It’s that time of year again, where the post is all bills, that we try to avoid thus leaving with only a few euros to try and make January bearable. With this in mind I popped to a few tastings and noted all the wines that punched above their weight at a price that even
10 Great Wines that wont break the bank This January Read More »
Since opening in 2010 Electric has become the destination for night time socialising in Cork, with food served at the bar, in their upstairs restaurant and ‘Fish Bar’, more about that later, and a cocktail menu that deserves the respect it has built. A few days after Christmas, our night time socialising reserves were exhausted,
A Glamorous Gatsby Lunch at Electric Cork Read More »
What makes a really good afternoon tea? Is it the company you’re with? The surroundings? Is it a really good Earl Grey and a top class scone? For me it’s a combination of all of these things – and something else. You won’t find this ‘something else’ written on a menu, indeed I suspect there
A Festive Afternoon Tea with a Difference at The Merrion Hotel Read More »
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