Six Dishes That Made My Career – Kevin Thornton
Kevin Thornton has had a career that is enviable by any standards. Stories from his “long stage” with Paul Bocuse would make a book, let alone a chapter in the story of his career....
Kevin Thornton has had a career that is enviable by any standards. Stories from his “long stage” with Paul Bocuse would make a book, let alone a chapter in the story of his career....
This morning, Euro-Toques Young Chef presented by LaRousse Foods announced its six finalists for 2018, following on from the competitions skill test yesterday. Judges for the competition included Kevin Thornton, Gareth Mullins and Wade...
This weekend, Electric Picnic returns to Stradbally in Laois for a jam-packed festival of music, food, theatrics and more. The sold-out Electric Picnic festival, running from Friday 31st to Sunday 2nd September, is set to be...
All Together Now is making its first appearance this August Bank Holiday Weekend at Curraghmore Estate in Waterford. Ireland’s newest festival, filled with music, artists, performers and food feasts, it is set to be...
Luxury champagne brand Veuve Clicquot is celebrating the 200th anniversary of its Rosé Champagne in sparkling style at this year’s Body & Soul Festival. Expertly blended 200 years ago by the ‘Grand Dame of Champagne’, Madame...
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Electric Picnic, Ireland’s leading music festival returns and with it comes the highly enjoyable Theatre of Food. Now in it’s 10th year, Theatre of Food is even bigger and better than before. Bringing food...
Thanks to social media we have now constant access to the real-time musings of chefs all across Ireland. 280 characters at a time, or square by square on Instagram, those who devote their lives...
The Burren Slow Food Festival is taking place this May, with the theme “Taste The Atlantic – A Seafood Journey” taking centre stage. The festival was launched this week in Dublin’s Klaw Seafood Café...
“An exceptional restaurant, unquestionably. An extraordinary experience, absolutely” – a bold, and let’s be honest, a brave tagline for any new restaurant. However Glovers Alley by Andy McFadden isn’t “any” restaurant it is undoubtably...
Hushed tones, Chinese whispers, hows and what ifs, a heady mix of inquisitive responses whirred around the news of the closure of the iconic Thornton’s restaurant last year, but what followed for one of...
Body&Soul is a bizarre and beautiful banquet and is far more than a music festival. This weekend, from 23-25th June, the festival is offering an unmissable gastronomic experience for lovers of fine food and...
Body&Soul is a bizarre and beautiful banquet and is far more than a music festival. This year, from 23-25th June, the festival is offering an exceptional gastronomic experience for lovers of fine food and...
What do you get when you combine one of Ireland’s best chefs with the finest ingredients produced in his home county? An innovative and deliciously nourishing breakfast it seems. Tipperary Food Producers Network have...
One year after the loss of his Michelin star, chef Kevin Thornton has announced the closure of his restaurant Thornton’s, on Dublin’s St Stephen’s Green. The renowned restaurant, located within Dublin’s five-star Fitzwilliam Hotel,...
A group of chefs, restaurateurs and industry experts are gathering in Galway this month to examine gender roles in the culinary and hospitality sector. Taking place in 56 Central on Shop Street, Monday 18th...
Founded by Myrtle Allen in 1986, Euro-toques Ireland is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The Irish branch of the European Community of Chefs and Cooks is hosting a series of dinners to mark...
Stepping off the street on a bright Spring day, down into the intimate Georgian basement dining room of Dax has a bewildering effect. With it’s open fire, dark stained ceilings, rough rendered walls, and stacks...
Here at TheTaste we are big supporters of anyone who uses their initiative and success for the greater good. Recently we have noticed a trend among Irish food companies who are making their products...
On Saturday, April 16th, Michelin starred chef Kevin Thornton, preformed a seasonal cooking demonstration, in association with Bauknecht, for over 100 lucky guests, press and influencers in Arnotts, Dublin. Monica Reade from Image Interiors...
On Saturday 16th April from 12-1pm, Michelin starred chef Kevin Thornton will perform a live seasonal surprise cookery demonstration, in association with Bauknecht, for over 150 lucky guests in Arnotts newly refurbished Kitchenware department, as...