Fermanagh may not be the first county that springs to mind when you think of a night or two away, especially with the sterling/euro differentials at the moment. However, we discovered somewhere that will more than make it worth your while. Less than two hours outside Dublin, we couldn’t help but think on the drive […]
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We’ve already seen that Grenache is a versatile grape, even when made as a single varietal. It’s such a popular grape that others want to get in on the act, to get a piece of the action – they’re the Grenache Groupies! The chief conspirators are: • Syrah – darling of the Northern Rhône, Australia
Cases Wine Warehouse, located in Tuam County Galway, is an independent importer providing great wines at great prices directly to consumers and trade both from their warehouse and from their user friendly website www.cases.ie. “We Love Wine, We Love Life”. Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm Peter Boland and his team are there
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Did you celebrate Grenache Day on 18th September? If not, and you like red wine, then you should put the date in your calendar for next year! Here are some key facts about Grenache: • There are black, white and grey versions of the grape • It is relatively high in sugar (and therefore alcohol)
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The Teeling Whiskey Distillery, Dublin’s first new distillery in over 125 years, opened its doors to the public in June of this year. Just four months on, they have won their first award “Experience of the Year” as accredited by the highly acclaimed, Luxury Travel Guide. The Luxury Travel Guide Awards represent the pinnacle of
Teeling Whiskey Distillery scoops award for “Experience of the Year” Read More »
Beefeater London Dry Gin welcomed members of the public to Fade Street Social on Wednesday September 30th to witness nine of the best bartenders in the business battle it out to become the Irish finalist in the Beefeater MIXLDN Global Bartender Competition. Each finalist showcased their cocktail skills by creating a gin cocktail they feel
Gallery: The Finals of the Beefeater MIXLDN Bartender Competition Read More »
Sometimes familiarity breeds contempt but as I left the bustling town of Westport to drive along the narrow roads of Mweelrea Mountain on my way to Delphi Adventure Resort recently, I was reminded what a truly beautiful country Ireland is. Mountain sheep wander freely here and I had to stop driving a number of times
The Chefs Table by Stefan Matz – Delphi Adventure Resort Review Read More »
Viewmount House is a beautiful Georgian house lovingly restored by James and Beryl Kearney set on four acres of magnificent gardens on the outskirts of Longford Town. The house, originally built in 1740, was once home to the Earl of Longford but these days is a boutique hotel offering luxurious, stylish accommodation and first-rate food
A Dining Room with a View – Viewmount House Review Read More »
Ireland seems to be rapidly developing its own unique culinary identity. Whilst recent years have been challenging for the Irish restaurant industry, there is now a feeling of optimism in the air with many talented chefs from around the country producing food that is no longer derivative but instead, confidently expresses who we are as
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With school starting up again, here’s a quick and easy dinner or even lunch idea. Courgetti with sundried tomatoes and grilled chicken. Single Serving Ingredients – 1 courgette per person – 1 garlic clove, minced – 1 chicken breast – 4-5 sundried tomatoes – 1 teaspoon tumeric (adds extra benefits, but can be easily substituted
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The Cliff Townhouse proudly showcases the bounty of the sea with chef Sean Smith renowned for creating both simple and complex dishes based on Ireland’s finest seafood. On Wednesday October 21st, The Cliff Townhouse will host a special tasting evening, matching the finest fruits of the sea with the fruits of the labours of some
The Sea and the Grape – Seafood & Wine Tasting Menu at The Cliff Townhouse Read More »
Kerry is known for many great things, sunshine regrettably is not one of them. However, we were more than fortunate when we visited on a sunny Saturday as we were greeted by sunshine showcasing the rolling hills of the Kingdom in all its glory. Over four hours from Dublin, Kenmare is no doubt a long
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You would need to have been living under a rock to have missed the fact that one of the country’s most well known and private chefs just lost his Michelin star. Unlike Oliver Dunne, who had been singing it from the highest rooftops and spent the last few months redesigning his restaurant and menu, Kevin Thornton
The life and career of Arun Kapil is as varied, colourful, and impressive as the contents of his spice cabinet. He swapped a glamorous, fast-paced, but unscrupulous and scandalous life in the music industry to become founder of award-winning spice company Green Saffron, spice virtuoso and cookbook author. After meeting with this charismatic character it’s
Man of Fire and Spice – An Interview with Arun Kapil Read More »
We are increasingly relying on technology to make our lives easier and the food industry is no exception. There are thousands of food related apps available now so here is a selection of some of our favourites for food and drink lovers. Jamie Oliver’s Recipes We love this app from Jamie Oliver. Get new recipes
Get Appy – Top Technology Tips for Food & Drink Lovers Read More »
Marqette is the new dining concept at The Loop in Dublin Airport. It makes you think of traditional outdoor food markets and offers “food on the go, food on the slow and food on the fly to take on board.” Marqette showcases the best of Irish food producers including Gubbeen Salami (West Cork), Toonsbridge Buffalo
‘Marqette’ – A New Dining Concept at Dublin Airport Read More »
The Beefeater Gin Lane Market is coming to SODER+KO this Thursday to Sunday (1st – 4th October). The Gin Lane Market will give Gin fans the opportunity to experience a gin master class and learn the secrets of the gin distillation process, enjoy different botanical flavours and try their hand at creating bespoke gin &
Experience the ‘Gin Lane Market’ at SODER+KO This Weekend Read More »
Rhône Wine Week will be kicking off again this November from the 2nd to 8th. It consists of a full week of wine events such as the ‘Big Rhône Wine Quiz’, which is so much fun and actually not so easy but a great night out with plenty of great wine to try. Add some
Best of the Bunch – Top Rhône Reds for Rhône Wine Week Read More »
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Neven Maguire is on a mission. To make healthy eating easy for everyone. Every week, Neven meets with people from all over the country, but he found that over and over again he encountered the people with the same problem. While everyone is looking to make a few small changes to their diets to look
Neven Maguire Makes Healthy Easy – ‘The Nation’s Favourite Healthy Food’ Book Review Read More »
Four Scandinavian journalists have been sampling some of our finest craft beers and culinary delights this week. As guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland, they are here to experience the food and drink on offer in Ireland so they can spread the word to their readers upon their return home. The visiting journalists write
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