Episode 4 of the Beár Bia Podcast: "Hospitality Heroes" McNally Family Farm

Episode 4 of the Beár Bia Podcast: “Hospitality Heroes” McNally Family Farm

Episode 4, Season 2 of Beár Bia is live – A travelling podcast celebrating the unison of Irish food & drinks. Launched last year by Dee Laffan and Oisin Davis, Beár Bia is a travelling podcast solely dedicated to pairing Irish foods with Irish drinks. In their latest episode, Dee and Oisin took a trip to the McNally Family Farm in the […]

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BAR 1661 Launches New High Summer Spritz Menu

Bars & Venues, Drinks, Events, News / Sarah

BAR 1661, the award-winning cocktail bar in the heart of Dublin 7, is launching a new Summer Spritz menu just in time for a sunny weekend ahead. From 11th July, you can look forward to five new drinks to join the bar’s lauded ‘We Call This Power’ cocktail menu, perfect for summer sipping on the

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The Westbury Named Best Hotel in Dublin in the 2025 Travel + Leisure Awards

News / Sarah

The Westbury, a part of the Irish, family-owned hotel group The Doyle Collection, has been voted No.1 hotel in Dublin in the 2025 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. Vincent O’Gorman, General Manager of The Westbury says: “We are incredibly honoured to have been named Travel + Leisure readers’ favourite hotel in Dublin this year.

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Roe & Co Launches New Summer Culinary and Whiskey Experience: “Chef’s Stories by Roe & Co Distillery”

Events, News / Sarah

“Chef’s Stories by Roe & Co Distillery” is an immersive dining experience where the art of cooking intertwines with the rich tradition of storytelling. Curated in partnership with, and hosted by, acclaimed food journalist Ali Dunworth, this exclusive series will feature four of Ireland’s top culinary talents – JP McMahon, Aishling Moore, Melissa McCabe, and Graham Herterich –

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Big Mamma Group Arrives to Dublin with Opening of Gloria Osteria

News / Sarah

The acclaimed Big Mamma restaurant group is to open its very first restaurant in Ireland by the end of 2025. The group will open Gloria, an “elegant and bold Italian osteria of the 1970s”, at 41 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 1. Bringing the glamour and authenticity of Gloria Osteria in Milan, Gloria Dublin will feature an

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At The Table With Dee Laffan – Your Restaurant List For July

Features, News, Premium, Restaurant Listings / Sarah

Dine with Dee and her restaurant list for the month ahead. I love how the hospitality industry is always moving, shaking and changing. This summer alone, we’ve seen new styles of restaurants open, new cuisines arriving on our doorsteps, and chefs moving around. Old spaces have been given a fresh lease of life and brand

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Sunshine, Thai Food & Free Cocktails — Saba’s Secret Garden Has It All

Features, News / Sarah

Tucked away on Baggot Street lies one of Dublin’s best-kept secrets: The Secret Garden at Saba. This private, heated outdoor terrace features a retractable roof, creating the perfect all-weather space for celebrations, office parties, or simply soaking up the summer vibes. With the sun shining and outdoor dining season in full swing, Saba’s Secret Garden

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Bahay Founders Launch Dublin’s first Irish-Filipino Restaurant at Kaldero

News / Sarah

Eclective Hospitality Group has announced that Kaldero on South King Street relaunches this Wednesday, July 2nd, under the sole culinary and creative direction of Irish-Filipino chef, Richie Castillo, and his partner, food writer Alex O’Neill. Richie is no stranger to Kaldero as he was one of the original consulting chefs involved in the development of

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Irish House to Showcase the Best of Irish Drinks at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans

Drinks, News / Sarah

The founders of Lost Irish Whiskey, the ARCD Agency NYC and Bord Bia will present Irish House at Tales of The Cocktail festival in New Orleans – a first of its kind, it will showcase the best of Irish drinks, hospitality and culture all under one roof on a unique world stage. Taking place on Thursday July 24th from 1

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Competition: Win 1-Night B&B, 3-Course COMPETITION CLOSED: Dinner & Glass of Prosecco at The Clandeboye Lodge

Competitions, Features, Hotels, News, Small Bites / Sarah

We have a wonderful hotel getaway prize from Clandeboye Lodge, an award-winning boutique hotel nestled in rural woodlands near Bangor in Co. Down. Clandeboye Lodge offers the perfect blend of comfort, style and Northern Irish hospitality. It’s the ideal base to explore Belfast (just 20 minutes away by car) or the breathtaking Ards Peninsula, an

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‘The Dish’ with Jordan Mooney: Ahmet Dede of Dede & Baba’de, Baltimore

Features, Interviews, Premium / Sarah

The Dish with Jordan Mooney is a new column on TheTaste featuring some of Ireland’s best chefs on everything from the dishes that made their career to the best dish they’ve ever eaten. This month, Jordan chats to Ahmet Dede of Two Michelin starred Dede in Baltimore, Co, Cork, about his goal to be the

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Isadora Petinari of 9 Below Bar Named ‘World Class Ireland Bartender of the Year’ 2025

Bars & Venues, Drinks, News / Sarah

Isadora Petinari from 9 Below Bar in Dublin, has been named the World Class Ireland Bartender of the Year 2025 and will go on to represent Ireland in the Global World Class Finals taking place in Canada in September. Following a spectacular final held on Spike Island, Cork, Isadora triumphed over tough competition from fellow

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Competition: Win 2 Tickets to Birdhill Coffee Festival & 2 Goodie Bags

Competitions, Events, Features, News, Small Bites / Sarah

The Birdhill Coffee Festival, Ireland’s only destination coffee festival, is returning to The Old Barracks Coffee Roastery in Tipperary from June 27th – June 29th and you and a friend could win tickets on either Saturday 28th or Sunday 29th PLUS a goodie bag each packed with treats to keep your coffee cravings satisfied. With a coffee-fuelled

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London’s World Famous Gordo’s Pizza to Pop Up in Dublin for One Night

Events, News / Sarah

Dublin’s slice scene is about to get a taste of one of London’s most talked-about pizza spots, as World Famous Gordo’s Pizza comes across the pond for a special one-night pop-up at Hen’s Teeth. On August 17th, the World Famous Gordo’s crew will takeover Hen’s Teeth to serve up their cult-status NY-style pies, along with

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What’s Brewing at Birdhill: Inside Ireland’s Buzziest Coffee Festival

Events, News / Sarah

The Birdhill Coffee Festival, Ireland’s only destination coffee festival, is returning to The Old Barracks Roastery in Tipperary from June 27th to June 29th Set against the rolling hills of Tipperary, Ireland’s only destination coffee festival returns with a coffee-fuelled lineup of exhibitors, interactive workshops, live barista competitions, guest speakers, educational masterclasses, brewing demos and exclusive tastings

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Business Owners: Square is Giving You the Chance to Win a €1000 Team Night Out

Competitions, Features, News / Sarah

Sponsored by Square Calling all Irish business owners! Be in with a chance to win a €1,000 voucher for your business for Coppinger Restaurant & Cocktail Bar in Dublin and FREE Square Hardware – see how to enter below. Whether you’re a single-location FSR, a multi-location QSR, a bar or a multi-concept restaurant, improve the

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London’s Viral Chocolate Strawberry Treat Lands in Dublin for Summer Pop-Up

News / Sarah

Dublin’s dessert scene is set for a sweet shake-up with the arrival of Strawberry & Co., a limited-time pop-up opening today (Monday June 16th) at the Powerscourt Townhouse Centre on South William Street. Directly inspired by the viral chocolate strawberry stalls at London’s Borough Market, Strawberry & Co. brings the same sense of indulgence to

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The Best Places for Sandwiches in Dublin

Features, Lifestyle, Restaurant Listings / Sarah

Now it’s fair to say I’ve eaten a healthy number of sandwiches in my time. As a born-and-bred Dubliner, and someone who spends most of their week testing recipes, I can confidently declare that we’re in the golden age of sandwiches. Are sandwiches one of the best things you can buy? In my opinion, yes

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A Five Minute Chat with Ireland’s Small Food Producers: Fat Tomato

Features, Interviews, Producer Spotlights / Sarah

Part of our series with Euro-Toques Ireland We chat with Anthony O’Toole, the founder of Fat Tomato – an edible garden and honesty farm shop nestled in the hills of North Wexford. A chef, writer, and international specialist in food culture and hospitality design, Anthony brings a flavour-first, curiosity-driven approach to growing and preserving food.

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Redbreast Celebrates 20 Years of Redbreast 15 Year Old With Exclusive Cask Strength Release

Drinks, News, Whiskey / Sarah

Need some Father’s Day inspiration? Redbreast, the world’s most awarded Single Pot Still Irish whiskey, has just launched Redbreast 15 Year Old Cask Strength — a powerful, small-batch release crafted to celebrate 20 years since Redbreast 15 Year Old was first introduced. Redbreast 15 Year Old Cask Strength is bottled at its natural strength of 56.3%

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The Shelbourne’s New Martini Flights are the Perfect Way to Celebrate World Martini Day

Cocktails, Drinks, News / Sarah

There’s something so chic about a martini, and a martini in Dublin’s Grand Dame five-star hotel? Perfection. In celebration of World Martini Day on 21st June, The Shelbourne is serving a two-week showcase of one of the world’s most iconic cocktails. From 13th to 27th June, you can try a Martini Flight in No. 27

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