Brasserie Le Pont was a much loved and acclaimed restaurant on the corner of Fitzwilliam Place and Leeson Street. In recent months it has been totally reburbished and reincarnated as Suesey Street, a name taken from the original name for Leeson Street in the 1700s. The transformation from brasserie to a more informal, relaxed eatery has been done without […]
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Boann; legend has it that the Irish goddess Boann created the river Boyne. It is her wild nature, her striking boldness that informs their creativity and ambition. “Born of bravery. In pursuit of excellence. Boann is more than a whiskey. It is a measure. A measure taking inspiration from the past and gathering knowledge from
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On my recent trip to Tullamore with the Irish Whiskey Society we took the time to visit Ireland’s oldest licensed and quite picturesque distillery Kilbeggan, which is also home to the world’s oldest working pot still. This still which came originally from Tullamore was made in the early 1800s. This distillery sits in the idyllic
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Powers Three Swallows Once the biggest brand in Ireland Irish distillers have just released Three Swallows a revival of the old Powers style originally made in their distillery on Thomas street, Dublin. Irish Distillers are determined to put Powers back on the map. This whiskey has been released with no age statement and has been
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On a warm sunny Thursday afternoon near the end of October Gerard Bertrand flew into Dublin to showcase his wines but also to launch his new book ‘Wine, Moon & Stars’ to the Irish market. I was lucky enough to get a pocket of time with him to chat before his masterclass. Gerard Bertrand born
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This September Ben Cole from the Man O’ War winery flew into Ireland and within an hour of his hopping off the plane I got a chance to catch up with him. For someone who had left his home at 4am on the previous Sunday, he was very vibrant at 2pm on a sunny Tuesday
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Here are 21 Fun Facts About Wine! Wine is fat-free and cholesterol-free. In Japan there is a spa where you can swim in tea, coffee, and wine California has more chardonnay grapes than any place in the world. The wreck of the Titanic holds the oldest wine cellar in the world and despite the wreckage
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It occurred to me the other evening whilst flicking through “1001 wines to try before you die” that I will never taste everything; I have the privilege to taste more than most, yet in 10yrs I have only tasted about 10 of the wines listed… They only listed 1001 wines and everyday there are new
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Founded in 1850, Carmen was the first Chilean winery and to this day is still making some of the most popular wines from the country, which is no mean feat. It now exports to over fifty countries and according to their head winemaker, Ireland is one of its most important, if not the number one country
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Drizzled on porridge, paired with goats cheese or even used as the star ingredient in a homemade face-mask, honey lovers are well versed on the many virtues of this multitasking golden wonder. However, as you devour your morning slice of honey-slathered toast did you ever stop to think that the very flowers in your kitchen
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It’s been a while since I wrote an actual review on a beer, so this time we are tasting the new beer from O’Hara’s Brewery. It is the second in their Single Hop IPA series Hop Adventure, featuring the legendary Australian hop Galaxy. Those that know O’Hara’s will know that they have a very solid
Hop Adventure – A Journey to a Galaxy Far, Far Away Read More »
If you’re in search of a special token to make this Christmas truly magical, a package from the Ireland’s most luxurious hotel Ashford Castle will make for the most memorable of Christmas gifts. This year named Best Hotel in the World by luxury travel advisor Virtuoso, the recently restored Ashford Castle boasts a luxury getaway
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Being a lover of whiskey, I am a member of the Irish Whiskey Society and I had a unique opportunity to pop out of Dublin with some fellow enthusiast’s down to Tullamore ‘located deep in the heart of Ireland’ to visit the distillery visitors centre and we were privileged to get a chance peak at
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Just back from a wonderful but far too short visit to Westport, Co. Mayo where the sun SHONE! In fact not only did it shine for the entire two days of our visit, it was still shining when we sadly had to leave the beautiful Westport Country Lodge Hotel situated some 5 kilometres from Westport, in what must be one of the most idyllic of locations. With Crough Patrick
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O’Briens legendary wine fair is back and this year it’s taking to the road, opening in Cork on Thursday 12th Nov then up to Dublin for Friday 13th and Saturday 14th November. With over 250 exciting wines to taste, an opportunity to learn from the winemakers themselves and raise money for charity at the same
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INTERNATIONAL SHERRY WEEK, THE WORLD’S LARGEST CELEBRATION TO SHOWCASE SHERRY WINE 2 – 8 NOVEMBER 2015 With just one weeks to go before the second edition of International Sherry Week kicks off, on 2 November, the Sherry world is gearing up for an even bigger and better celebration than last year. International Sherry Week is a
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Global restaurant and boulangerie Le Pain Quotidien is now open to Irish customers for the first time. The arrival at Kildare Village represents the beginning of a wider expansion in to Ireland with further restaurants planned for Dublin over the course of the next two years. Le Pain Quotidien has gone from humble beginnings as
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When it comes to Autumn many people think of the nights closing in, the weather getting colder and the leaves changing colour. For me, I love Autumn as it means the return of a great seasonal beer, The Pumpkin Ale. Here’s a list of a few that are available for you to try: Pumpkin Ale
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You are in for a scare at the Fitzwilliam Hotel this Halloween! Experience the best of Dublin this Halloween from the most central of locations as the team have created a frighteningly fun feast for you in the Citron Restaurant. Spooky decorations, gruesome dishes and eyeball cocktails await you… if you are brave enough! Keep
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It’s an exciting time ahead for Howth Castle Cookery School, as it launches its new Winter schedule. Michelin-starred chef, Cormac Rowe, is joining the school’s highly-skilled team, presenting an exclusive cooking demonstration followed by a special hands-on Master Class in November. From Wexford, Cormac was awarded a coveted Michelin star in 2013, at the age of
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It’s time to get in the Halloween spirit and whip up some spooky carrot cake cupcakes for some lucky ‘trick or treaters’!! The ‘two-tone’ icing technique used in this recipe can be used for different occasions, think green and red for Christmas or different shades of pink for Valentine’s Day. This effect is really easy
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