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A Jewel in the Boyne Valley – Bellinter House Review
Hotel Restaurants
Nestled in the bosom of the Boyne Valley, Bellinter House is a sight to behold. The stunning Downton Abbey esq house stands dramatically on the sweeping grounds which play host to a variety of accommodations. From the moment we stepped out of the car we were in awe. Immaculately manicured lawn dotted with enormous, mature trees and rambling roses. Ascending the…
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A Jewel in the Boyne Valley – Bellinter House Review
Hotel Restaurants
Nestled in the bosom of the Boyne Valley, Bellinter House is a sight to behold. The stunning Downton Abbey esq house stands dramatically on the sweeping grounds which play host to a variety of accommodations. From the moment we stepped out of the car we were in awe. Immaculately manicured lawn dotted with enormous, mature trees and rambling roses. Ascending the…
The Food Lover’s Wine Bar Giving the Spotlight to Irish Flavours – Allta Wine Bar Review
Restaurant Reviews
Allta describes itself on its site as “a wine bar with food” but despite the simple and to-the-point tag line, it’s easy to see a lot of thought has gone behind it. In fact, it’s the result of more than a year of researching, testing and coming up with a menu and a concept that showcase the quality and talent…
Don’t Side Step This Sophisticated New South Dublin Spot – Woodruff Restaurant Review
Restaurant Reviews
Is it worth getting a taxi? Designated dining trips, from super Circa in Terenure to polished Potager in Skerries, are all subject to this taxi test, all the more difficult to satisfy on a rainy Friday night when staying in feels infinitely cosier. These are the kind of restaurants where foot fall will fail to be enough, word of mouth…
When the student becomes the master, 28 Darling Street – Restaurant Review
Restaurant Reviews
Working as Head Chef for one of Ireland’s most renowned chefs one might wonder if you were to open your own restaurant what could you possibly offer that sets you apart from your previous boss? Just how do you shake the reputation of the Nevin Maguire’s MacNean Restaurant and become a respected name in your own right? Well Glen Wheeler…
A Room with a View – The Ice House Hotel in Mayo Review
Hotels
It is rare that we get a night away without the kids so I was feeling fairly ecstatic about the down time and some well needed rest and relaxation. I didn’t know too much about the Ice House prior to our stay other than hearing that the views from the rooms were stunning and that they had a top-notch spa…
Social Sips
Lemon & Duke – New York Meets Dublin? Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner And Dancing Down A Grafton Quarter Laneway
Bars & Venues
This year’s Christmas lights raised more than a few eyebrows when the ‘Nollaig Shona Duit’ sign was replaced with ‘Welcome To The Grafton Quarter’ leaving some that outraged they are even putting pressure on the city council to interfere. Dublin Town, who have the monster job of organising and erecting the lights on 30 streets say the idea behind the…
In Pizza We Crust! The New Michelin Recommended Dublin Pizzeria – Little Pyg Review
Bars & Venues
At the Enzo Coccia Pizza Consulting school, small groups of amateur or professional trainees are taught skills including the art of dough making, topping management and controlling a pizza in and out of an oven that is blazing to temperatures up to 900F. Enzo 67, has the claim to fame of having the first ever Pizzeria recommended by the Michelin…
Interviews
A Taste of Christmas with Noel Cunningham
Interviews
Noel Cunningham General Manager of Harvey’s Point Hotel. Noel is also a TV personality and recently launched his book …. Noel Cunningham’s Guide to Modern Irish Manners. The book has a perfect section on Christmas do’s and dont’s and is available to buy on O’Brien Press. Noel has also on of our most read interviews of all time, if you…
A Taste of Christmas with Simon Delaney
Interviews
Simon Delaney: Actor, Director, TV Presenter, Husband, Father of four boys, Man Utd. fan AND cookbook author gives us a Taste of his Christmas. Simon has always been a fan of cooking and this was put to the test on TV3’s Celebrity Masterchef, when he reached the series final in 2016. Little did he know the path he started on……
Christmas Gifts
Dress Your Door this Autumn with a Stunning Seasonal Wreath – €80 Including Nationwide Delivery
Add an elegant touch of Autumn to your home with this stunning wreath complete with faux seasonal foliage and mini pumpkins from BethOllie Creations. BethOllie Creations have been dressing doors, events and venues throughout Ireland since 2014 and are excited to kick off the launch of their Autumn range with this fabulous wreath incorporating all the glorious golden shades of…
4 Luxury Hand Poured Soy Wax Candles in a Variety of Seasonal Scents delivery anywhere in Ireland for only €55
This Christmas give the gift of a BethOllie Creations Candle Box. Enjoy Irish hand poured soy wax candles in a variety of seasonal scents. Evoke that elusive festive feeling with the warm glow of candlelight whilst delicately scenting the air with beautiful aromas. We have selected scents that are sure to add a festive feel to any home. …
Taste Experiences
” Give the Gift of a Great Night “
Competitions
Win a €500 Gift Voucher for Sheen Falls in Kerry – Competition Closed
Competitions
Indulge in Five-star hospitality at Sheen Falls Lodge. Overlooking the picturesque Sheen Falls, this five-star Relais & Chateaux hotel is renowned for its 2AA Rosette restaurant and luxurious rooms, suites and villas. Set on the Wild Atlantic Way, outside the town of Kenmare, Co Kerry, Sheen Falls Lodge is an unforgettable base for your Irish holiday, providing the ultimate in…
Win a Delicious Dinner for 2 People plus a Bottle of Wine at India Today Bar&Grill – Competition Closed
Competitions
We have teamed up with new restaurant in Golden Lane, called India Today Bar&Grill who believe in sourcing as much locally produced food where possible. India Today Bar&Grill is committed to offering traditional, fresh Indian food; thereby no artificial flavours, food colorants and / or preservatives are used in our dishes. This is your chance to win a dinner for…
Travel
One of the World’s Best Ski Resorts – Val d’Isere in France
Europe
You would pay top dollar for this hair-raising ride if it was in Disneyland or Ocean World. But the white-knuckle adventure that had me clinging to the safety bar for dear life was a chairlift in the ever-popular ski resort of Val d’Isere. There is one particular lift in this French skiing mecca which will take your breath away. It’s…
What to See & Do in Venice – Taste Travel Guide
Europe
Poor old (actually, very old) Venice has taken something of a beating from the weather in recent months, but its spirit is nigh-on unbreakable, so it is onwards and upwards for years to come. When you read through our tips on what to see, do and experience you will quickly discover that we haven’t mentioned some of the old reliables…
Day Trips from San Francisco – Taste Travel Guide
News
We know there are loads to do and see in San Francisco, but it would be remiss not to explore further than the city limits. All of our day trip tips can be done in one day, and some will take such a short time to get to you won’t even have to once ask “are we there yet?” From…
24 Hours in Belfast, Grand Central, The Seahorse Restaurant & The Titanic – Taste Travel Guide
– Fill Your Heart With Ireland
What used to called Belfast Central is now known as Belfast Lanyon place, but the buzz in the city’s main train station is easily recognised and picked up on. I am back in Belfast for a full 24 hours – an overnighter, a morning, and an afternoon before I revisit Lanyon Place for the express train back to Dublin. But…
Luxury Escapes
Features
The Alternative Christmas Gift Guide
Features
We have taken great care compiling this list and considered each item included in minute detail. Bottom line, we want one of each please! It can be quite a challenge to find a unique gift for family and friends year after year so we hope you will find some inspiration here. Below are some alternative ideas for the foodie in…
Christmas Dinner Delivered – Take the Stress Out of Christmas Day
Features
The Christmas season can be a frantic time. Our work/life balance is certainly tested throughout the month of December and by the time Christmas Day comes around we are often wrung out and ready for a break. For some, having time at home to cook that oh so special Christmas Day meal is in itself a welcome break from the…
Fantastic Festive Brunch Spots in Ireland
Features
December, it’s all go go go. There is shopping to be done, Christmas parties to grace with our presence and of course there is still work to contend with. Christmas is looming and the best thing about the festive season is taking a breather from it all to catch up with friends and celebrate the really important things of the…
Tis’ the Season of great sauces!
Features
Christmas day is probably one of the most hectic days of the year for all home cooks the world over, with its marathon cooking sessions in humid and sweaty kitchens, unless you are a lucky duck and have wrangled an invite to dine elsewhere. The front runners of the Christmas cooking marathon traditionally being the turkey & ham closely followed…
Where the Wild Cooks Go – Cerys Matthews Cookbook Review
Cookbook Reviews
Cerys Matthews may well be better known for the distinctive singing voice that her Welsh upbringing has gifted her, but like many celebs (or people in general), her talents and interests far exceed her singing career and happen to include a deep interest in international food and cuisine. Throughout her music career, with Catatonia and beyond, Cerys was lucky enough…
Create the Ultimate Festive Cheese Board
News
Christmas Day feasting can be a lengthy affair, with a variety of components that vary from home to home. Some families eat early in the day, while some choose to converge around the table after the evening darkness has descended. Every year in our house we aim to eat around 4pm, but without a doubt, it ends up being at…
Five Irish Christmas Markets to visit this December
Features
We have put together a list of some of our favourite Christmas Markets throughout Ireland. The perfect excuse to wrap up warm and spend an afternoon catching up with family and friends while sipping a hot chocolate supporting some of our islands finest makers. People are at the heart of making Christmas special and will ensure your ‘Christmas Feels’ level…
Tastes Like Home
Events
Discover the Magic of Christmas at The Westbury
Hotels in Dublin
Celebrate the festive season at Dublin’s most luxurious address Enjoy a Winter-Warming Festive Afternoon Tea and Flambé Irish Coffee The Westbury is quite simply synonymous with special occasions and none more so, than ‘the most wonderful time of the year’! This Christmas, visitors and guests will be dazzled by the creativity of The Westbury’s pastry chefs and their specially created…
Make it a Magical Christmas To Remember at Clontarf Castle Hotel
Hotels in Dublin
If you really want to experience Christmas like your favourite Christmas movie, then book a festive break at Clontarf Castle Hotel this December. Marvel at the decorations which adorn the castle in all their twinkly splendour, sing along to festive carols as they fill the air with cheer and curl up beside the crackling log fires, as friends and family…
Drinks
Drinks for all Reasons – Twelve Drinks for the Twelve Days of Christmas
Bubbles
The festive season is upon us and this gives us an opportunity to treat ourselves and share time with the most important people to us. A selection of wines featured below stood out from hundreds that have been tasted at wine companies’ portfolio tastings in recent months. These are wines for all reasons and chosen specially to help highlight special…
Wow them with Irish Whiskey – The Bottles to Gift and Love this Season
Drinks
Irish whiskey remains a rising star and, as its popularity and prestige keeps growing, the variety of expressions and the innovation within the industry expand as well. This Christmas, you’ll have an unprecedented range of choices when trying to decide on a bottle to give or to treat yourself to, from multi award-winning household names, to exciting releases from boutique producers. In…
Champagne vs the World – Does the Queen of Sparkling Wines Remain on Top?
Bubbles
Few things are more glamourised than Champagne… We can hardly concieve James Bond seducing with a bottle of English sparkling wine, picture socialite Holly Golightly having a glass of Prosecco before breakfast at Tiffany’s or imagine a modern-day Gatsby swapping France’s queen of fizz for a top-rated Californian Blanc de Blancs. In fact, as the new roaring twenties approach, we can login…
A Decade of Wine – Ten Styles that Changed the Game and Wines to Taste them
Drinks
In the wine world, the twenty-tens have been the decade of more: more wine regions in our shelves, more styles in the mainstream, more information and data about our habits and choices and, more interaction between the wine community. In the last ten years, Chardonnay and Merlot became cool again, Beaujolais was more than just a fruity cameo in November, rosé…
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