L’Ecrivain Launches a New Dining Experience ’The Samsung Kitchen’

Samsung Ireland and l’Ecrivain have announced the opening of The Samsung Kitchen @ l’Ecrivain. Situated in the award-winning restaurant in Baggot Street, the luxury bespoke kitchen will house an intimate dining and culinary experience creating a new concept in fine dining. Guests will dine in the modern and contemporary kitchen space and witness first-hand the […]

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Leyda Leads the Charge for Women in Wine

Drinks, Wine / Suzi Redmond

Chief winemaker of Viña Leyda and one of Chile’s “Top 100 Leading Women 2013” and “Top 10 Winemakers” Viviana Navarrete recently visited Dublin and I was lucky enough to meet her for a chat. I was excited and curious to meet the woman behind such accolades. She is most humble and so very passionate, which made

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Wine of the Week – Insight Riesling €16.99 by Suzi Redmond

Drinks, News, Wine / Suzi Redmond

Insight Riesling 2012 An elegant wine made by Eveline Fraser formerly of Cloudy Bay, a winemaker with a keen eye for detail. Every step is carefully managed and this is a beautiful example of a Riesling that expresses the terrior with refinement. On the nose this wine is delightfully aromatic with aromas of juicy citrus, tropical fruits

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Win a 3 course dinner with a bottle of wine and 2 cocktails on arrival from Vikings Steakhouse Clontarf – CLOSED

Competitions / admin

Vikings Steakhouse Clontarf is a cosy 60 seat restaurant with something for everyone, from healthy ways of eating & vegetarian options to locally sourced, fresh Irish seafood & 100% juicy Irish steaks and salads. There is a wide range of steaks available including steak on the stone. Also check out the Hunter’s Corner board for

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Lunch with Jean Charles Cazes from Lynch Bages

Drinks, Wine / Suzi Redmond

Jean Charles Cazes, the CEO of Lynch Bages, recently visited Dublin and I was lucky enough to grab a few minutes with him over lunch in the wonderful l’Ecrivain. Jean Charles studied economics & finance at university but spent his Summers working in different roles at the winery. Once he completed his studies he headed

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Smithwick’s is Challenging Homebrewers to Create a Christmas Ale

Drinks, Small Bites / Alison Daly

Smithwick’s has teamed up with the National Homebrew Club to launch the first ever Smithwick’s Homebrew Challenge. Homebrewers across the country are invited to create a Christmas ale and have it tasted and judged by an expert panel. Two finalists will then be given the rare opportunity to come to St. James’ Gate to brew

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An Indian celebration at Tattersalls Country House with a Pop-Up Restaurant from multi-award-winning Ananda

Events, News, Small Bites / admin

October is an exuberant time in India – the monsoons have eased, and the festival season is in full swing. India in October is full of lights, music and dance and delicious things to eat. But if India is too far to go for a little spice and some warm colours this October, a pop-up

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A Room with a View – The Spencer

News, Restaurant Reviews / Suzi Redmond

I recently had the pleasure of taking my mom to the The Spencer Hotel, located in the heart of the IFSC in Dublin city next to the river Liffey. The Spencer is ideally located, whether you stay for business or pleasure, as it is within easy walking distance of attractions such as the Bord Gais

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Dublin’s Christmas Tree & Village ‘I BELIEVE™’ Coming to CHQ

Events, Small Bites / Alison Daly

Ireland’s first Winter Food, Drink, Craft and Horticulture Festival is coming to the CHQ this Christmas. With a focus on supporting Irish businesses, traders, craftspeople, producers and charities, I BELIEVE™ will run for 28 days in the lead-up to Christmas from Thursday 26th November until Wednesday 23rd December. The I BELIEVE™ festival will feature the

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The Art and Secrets of Beautiful Food – The Role of the Food Stylist

Features / Erica Bracken

In today’s world where everybody shares their lunch, most understand that getting your meal to induce hunger pangs or to inspire your audience in the kitchen is not as easy as cook, snap, eat. Applying a little time and charm in the food styling department can go a long way towards making your food look

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Tullamore D.E.W. Celebrates One Year Anniversary of the Tullamore Distillery

Drinks, Small Bites, Whiskey / Alison Daly

William Grant & Sons Ltd., the independent, family-owned distiller and owner of Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey, is celebrating the laying down of over 20,000 casks just in time for the one-year anniversary of the opening of the distillery, which is set to open its doors to visitors this autumn. Booking through the current Visitor Centre

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Irish and International Chefs Appearing at Food On The Edge Symposium

Events, News / Alison Daly

Food on the Edge takes place on the 19th & 20th October 2015. It is a coming-together of top international chefs and food leaders for a food symposium in Galway. The aim of the symposium is to challenge our perspective on food and our connection to it. There will be approximately 40 speakers over the

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Ireland’s biggest Baking Festival for Food Lovers, Home Bakers and Cake Decorators – October 17th and 18th

Events, News, Small Bites / admin

Galway’s 3rd annual Bake Fest festival returns to Leisureland this October for two jammed-filled days of fun that will appeal to anyone who has a passion for baking. The two-day event is packed with demonstrations, classes and interactive workshops and runs from Saturday 17th October through Sunday 18th October. The event is devoted to all

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Char Grilled Jumbo Shrimp Recipe by Richie Wilson of Fire Restaurant

Fish & Seafood, Gluten Free Recipes, Recipes, Star Chef Recipes / Alison Daly

Fire is celebrating its 10th birthday this weekend and to celebrate they have shared with us a brand new recipe from Head Chef Richie Wilson. Join in the celebrations from Sunday 27th September to Tuesday 29th and make sure to share your memories of the last decade on social media #Fire10 to win some great

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Win The Gloss Wine Dinner for Two at The Merrion Hotel – CLOSED

Competitions / Alison Daly

This competition is now closed The Merrion is the capital’s most luxurious five star hotel and a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World. An impeccable restoration of four Georgian townhouses, The Merrion is home to the 2-star Michelin Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, The Cellar Bar and Restaurant and the intimate No. 23 Cocktail

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Savour Kilkenny 2015 – Festival of Food Encourages Young Producers with New Focus on Careers in Food

Events, News, Small Bites / admin

Launching its ninth festival, Savour Kilkenny 2015 – Festival of Food has seen the number of visitors it attracts grow from 1,500 in 2006 to 22,000 last year and this year a record 25,000 are expected. The festival was officially launched at the Department of Agriculture by Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food, the

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Win a Private Dining Experience for 12 at Fire Restaurant – CLOSED

Competitions / Alison Daly

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED Fire Restaurant is about to reach a milestone birthday as it is celebrating ten years on Dublin’s Dawson Street. Located in the iconic Mansion House, over the last decade Fire has established itself as a dining institution in the city centre. To mark this milestone birthday, Fire are hosting a

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Win Dinner for Two with a Bottle of Wine at My Thai Restaurant in The Beacon Hotel

Competitions / Alison Daly

Forget the design clichés & typical colour schemes of most traditional Thai Restaurants in Dublin: My Thai at The Beacon is sexy & sultry, with a wonderful buzz & oodles of style matched by assured cooking. The Asian Pacific menu balances taste, texture & presentation superbly and proudly displays our team of chefs through an

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Wine of the Week – Petit Bourgeois Pinot Noir Rosé 2014 €15.49 by Suzi Redmond

Drinks, Wine / Suzi Redmond

Petit Bourgeois Pinot Noir Rosé 2014 €15.49 A beautiful rosé from Henri Bourgeois winery located in the beautiful Loire Valley. Where they have been making wine for ten generations and they are terrior driven. This wine has a slightly perfumed nose with wild strawberries, damsons, lime leaf and floral notes. It’s got a fantastic fruity nose with

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Win a €100 Gift Voucher for The Marker Hotel – CLOSED

Competitions / Alison Daly

The Marker Hotel is a sleek, luxurious retreat right in the heart of Dublin’s Docklands. With its renowned brasserie and its stunning Rooftop Bar & Terrace, you are guaranteed an exceptional and unusual dining experience. Choose an overnight stay in one of their 187 contemporary bedrooms and make the most of all the facilities this

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Win a Lindt Excellence Hamper – CLOSED

Competitions, Small Bites / Alison Daly

September sees Ireland’s largest dark chocolate brand, Lindt Excellence, celebrate the breadth of amazing flavours in their exquisite range. Crafted by the Lindt Master Chocolatiers, only the rarest and most aromatic cocoa beans are blended with the finest ingredients creating combinations of intense flavour and elegant texture. From the iconic and refined 70% Cocoa to

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