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Dinner and a show just got an upgrade – Here are the best restaurants near The Gaiety Theatre

Bringing Dublin the best of musical and operatic productions since 1871, The Gaiety Theatre is an iconic part of Dublin’s performing arts history. Located right beside Grafton Street, theatre-goers are spoiled for choice with spots to grab a bite to eat before the main event. Whether you’re on the lookout for a casual affair to […]

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A chat with the owner of The Drunken Cookie, Saifa Kajani

The Drunken Cookie make large, New York style cookies that are extremely indulgent and absolutely delicious. With unique topping options, these cookies are the definition of indulgence – no wonder their customers are always coming back for more. Options include a weekly mystery box of cookies and their monthly cookie boxes with toppings that are

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Brabazon Restaurant at Tankardstown House celebrates its grand reopening

Brabazon Restaurant at Tankardstown House, Slane, Co. Meath has recently re-opened after undergoing expansion and renovations. To mark the occasion, they hosted a Grand Re-Opening evening where lucky guests were some of the first to enjoy the new interiors and newly revised Tasting Menu. Guests were invited to celebrate the occasion and experience firsthand the outstanding

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Easter Cookies Recipe siucra

Easter Cookie Recipe by Siúcra

Hippity hop, Easter’s on its way! Celebrate with Siúcra’s Easter Cookie recipe – shaped like Easter Eggs, this is a simple sugar cookie recipe. The perfect sweet treat to get creative in the kitchen with the kids this Easter. Prep Time: 2 hoursMakes: 24 3-inch cookiesTotal Time: 3 hoursDifficulty: Intermediate Ingredients: For the cookies 280g plain flour ½ tsp baking powder 170g

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Taste of Cahernane Cormac Vesey

“Taste of Cahernane” Evening Inspired by Old 1960’s Menu

The luxurious, four-star Cahernane House Hotel in Killarney, Co. Kerry is fast becoming known as a food lover’s destination and with new chef, Cormac Vesey at the helm the cooking is as skilful as it is tantalising, offering patrons an elegant yet uncomplicated dining experience.  With Cormac leading the charge the main hotel restaurant is

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Starting a career in the wine industry in Ireland – A guide and top tips by Philip Dunne

People are always curious about how I got into the wine industry. The old saying, ‘I just fell into it,’ is what I usually voice in response to the question. Looking back on when I began my career in the wine industry and now offering advice and mentorship to those starting out, there are many

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Savour Magnificence

Savour Magnificence with Mark Moriarty & Cal Byrne at Café en Seine

Savour Magnificence: The Ultimate Culinary & Mixology Experience at Café en Seine, 4-course tasting dishes carefully paired with 4 cocktails. Luxury Spirits Brand Ambassador and 2021 World Class champion, Cal Byrne is collaborating with renowned Irish Chef – Diageo’s Chef in Residence, Mark Moriarty to create amazing cocktail and food pairings, showcasing serves from premium

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IFWG Awards Dishes.The Wooded Pig Coppa Wrapped Monkfish recipe

The Wooded Pig Coppa Wrapped Monkfish Recipe – IFWG Awards Dishes

Created by Head Chef Deniss Lasenko at Suesey Street, this Wrapped Monkfish recipe uses ingredients from the award-winning producers at the Irish Food Writers’ Guild Awards – in this recipe, it’s The Wooded Pig’s Coppa. Using broad beans, peas, charred baby leeks and morels, this recipe is absolutely delicious and will make a wonderful addition

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IFWG Awards Dessert Velvet Cloud Lemon Cheese Cream recipe

Lemon Cheese Cream Recipe with Velvet Cloud Sheep’s Milk Granita – IFWG Awards Dishes

Created by Head Chef Deniss Lasenko at Suesey Street, this Wrapped Monkfish recipe uses ingredients from the award-winning producers at the Irish Food Writers’ Guild Awards – in this recipe, it’s Velvet Cloud‘s Sheep’s Milk. Using shortbread and mango ginger gel on top of this luscious lemon cheese cream, this dessert is the perfect way

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French Toast Bites Recipe by Nathan Anthony – Bored of Lunch

I dread to think just how many times I have made French toast, it’s probably beyond normal, and I’m ok with that. I do change up the sauce for these French Toast bites – you can just use a chocolate hazelnut spread or even a berry compote instead of the speculoos if you want to

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Irish Food Writing Awards 2023

New award for Irish food writers from the Irish Food Writing Awards 2023 and Glenmar Seafood

The Irish Food Writing Awards 2023 are delighted to announce a new award for journalists writing about Irish Seafood. This award aims to champion food writers who produce work featuring Irish fish and shellfish. It’s a sector that is often overlooked but one which is integral to Ireland’s food story, and provides employment for more

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The Salty Buoy

The Salty Buoy by Niall Sabongi is Popping up in Skerries for Easter

The Salty Buoy Food Truck, founded by Irish restaurateur and entrepreneur Niall Sabongi, will be making a splash with a highly-anticipated Easter weekend pop-up at Skerries Sailing Club. For two days only, Good Friday and Easter Saturday, 7th & 8th April, the truck will be dishing out some of the most delectable seafood around, including the crowd-pleasing

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Seamus Ennis Backyard at Blas

Backyard at Blas takes to the road again supporting Ireland’s food producers and bringing along some leading industry experts

In 2020 events and planning were well underway for Backyard at Blas when the pandemic struck, and the sessions were moved online. After a two year hiatus from meeting in-person, Backyard at Blas is now back on the road and bringing Blas na hÉireann’s innovative networking and learning programme to Irish food producers as part

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Lamb Skewers Recipe rice table cookbook

Doenjang Lamb Skewers Recipe by Su Scott from Rice Table Cookbook

Lamb hasn’t always been consumed widely, nor been readily available in Korea up until recent years. Most of those who tried lamb (it was thought to be mutton, actually) weren’t so sure about the rich, almost pastoral taste and smell they recognized as gamey. But the steady increase of imported meat, and the introduction of

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Doll Society

Dublin’s newest neon pink cocktail bar, Doll Society, will serve bottomless disco ball cocktails

A cocktail bar like no other is coming to Dublin… Doll Society will be your new favourite party destination for you and your besties! Replacing the recently closed Anti Social on Francis Street, Doll Society is the embodiment of neon pink! Think bottomless cocktails served in huge disco balls, crazy performers dancing on tables, the

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Marco Pierre White Restaurant in Donnybrook (1)

Competition: Win Dinner for 4 people with 2 bottles of house wine at Marco Pierre White’s Courtyard Bar & Grill in Donnybrook

Home of Virgin One’s The Restaurant Show – Marco Pierre White’s Courtyard Bar & Grill in Donnybrook is all about old school glamour, proper service and classic dishes. When you walk through the doors into the lush cloistered gardens and heated terrace of Marco’s Donnybrook restaurant Courtyard Bar & Grill, you’re met with a warm

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swiss roll pancake recipe

Swiss Roll Pancake Recipe by Jennifer Carroll

This Swiss Roll Pancake Recipe has been a favourite of mine since the beginning of my journey. It is really filling and could easily make a lighter breakfast for two people. It is a delicious way of getting lots of protein to start your day. I love making these for everyone at the weekend. You

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The Taste Guide: the Best Cafés, Stays and Restaurants in Kilkenny

There is a booming café culture and restaurant scene in Co. Kilkenny. A thriving tourist season and a recent influx of new and exciting businesses sprouting up alongside the numerous already established mainstays means you could easily spend a weekend there and not even touch the sides of the cultural and culinary delights that the

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Flora Adora Gin

Hendrick’s Gin announces the launch of their latest creation, Flora Adora Gin

Hendrick’s Gin reveals a new limited release from its Cabinet of Curiosities. Carefully created using a wildflower bouquet that most entices our nectar loving friends, Hendrick’s FLORA ADORA gin offers a bright floral explosion to that signature Hendrick’s style. FLORA ADORA is buzzing with an enticing aroma of enchanting flowers and a fresh, herbal character that

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