Louise Lennox is fast becoming quite the recognisable face on TV and the pastry chef and science lover turned educator is showing no signs of slowing down. But how did her career take off...
With an ethos of “keep it simple, stupid”, Chef Wade Murphy has given the kiss of life to the picturesque village of Adare’s dining scene. As Chef Proprietor of 1826, he has brought a...
If you know me at all, you will know that I’m constantly looking for restaurants to visit and new food experiences. I have an ever-growing list of places to try saved to my phone,...
This month we chatted to Zsolt Zakar, head chef and co-owner of Lobstar. This seafood-centric restaurant is a Monkstown stalwart and is well worth the trip for visiting diners from further afield. Zsolt has...
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Ireland’s love affair with Asian cuisine has long been established and it is only growing stronger. We’ve become much more adventurous with our dining habits and constantly seek out delicacies from all across the...
It’s a busy Thursday lunchtime in Roly’s Bistro in Ballsbridge and I find myself struggling to find somewhere to sit. I’m here to speak with Head Chef Hughie Hyland and I’ve arrived right in...
Sitting in a prime location on Dublin’s Exchequer Street, Ukiyo is a recognisable place. From its daily bento boxes, Asian/Mexcian mashups and some incredible sushi, Ukiyo is a firm favourite in our city. When...
From Dublin to Sydney and back again, I recently had a chat with Mark Proudfoot, head chef at the beautifully located Grand Hotel in Malahide. Speaking about his early experiences in the food industry,...
The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Belfast is located right in the heart of the city centre, close to many of the city’s major attractions, including being next door to the Grand Opera House on Great...
Sheen Falls Lodge is a stunning 5-star property located just outside the town of Kenmare, Co. Kerry. The perfect base for a bit of relaxation while exploring the Wild Atlantic Way, Sheen Falls Lodge...
“People don’t know what’s going on behind the scenes half the time and everybody has a story. You don’t even know what your customers are going through. But when they come in, you greet...
Offering rustic casual dining in the heart of Westport, The Pantry & Corkscrew is run by husband-and-wife team, Dermott Flynn and Janice O’Rourke. The pair opened their restaurant in 2010 and have continued to...
Chef Gavin McDonagh is no stranger to hard work and his passion for cooking and the food industry has been clearly noted. After opening his first restaurant, Brioche, in Ranelagh in 2012, the popular...
Changing a nation’s prerogative to seafood, evoking empathy and a connection to the Irish seas that has long been tarnished, Gareth Smith’s passion for seafood has become an advocacy that he won’t give up...
Eimear Ni Cheilleachair is the Head Chef at Table Restaurant in Cork’s Brown Thomas store, a role she has held since November 2017. But where did her career begin and how did she reach...
What happens when one Waterford native phones another of a Friday morning? Well, in addition to some nostalgia on my part, a great insight into the mind of one of Ireland’s most passionate chefs,...
One of Ireland’s top chefs, Ed Cooney has been crafting culinary delicacies at The Merrion since 1997. The multi-award-winning chef has toured the US numerous times and become a familiar face on tv screens,...
Executive Chef Tom Flavin has called the Limerick Strand Hotel home for the past number of years. With his extensive experience, he has many memories and highlights to choose from. Chatting to Tom recently,...
The opening of The Ivy on Dawson Street is one of the most highly anticipated new openings in Dublin. Ahead of the restaurant’s opening, I chatted to their head chef, Nick Lentini, about his...
Tallaght natives Paul Phillips and Derek Hall studied Culinary Arts together in IT Tallaght. Following their graduation from the course, they eventually realised their dream of opening their own restaurant, Peachtree East. From washing...