A dark horse has the element of surprise. The term, which comes from racing, evokes the sense of “being in the dark” that betting against a newcomer or unknown horse would bring to gamblers....
The more the merrier, but also the harder it is to find a venue for your party, specially this time of the year: September is the month with the most birthdays and right after...
In this decade, drinks tourism has transformed. The quality and quantity of distillery tours in Ireland is unprecedented and the visitors’ experiences are world-class. Irish whiskey and gin lead the way, but local vodka, poitín and...
The history of apple growing in Ireland is at least 3,000 years old, even older if one counts wild crab apples blooming since the Stone Age. The fruit features often in Irish mythology; from Cúchulainn to the Children...
There is a scene in the 2005 film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in which the videogame-obsessed Mike rants about candy being pointless while flying inside of the Great Glass Elevator. To this, Charlie kindly replies...
Whether your goal is to treat yourself, woo a partner or surprise your guests, making a good cocktail at home is a skill worth mastering, and having the right implements to begin with is...
Whiskey lovers were invited to celebrate the official launch of The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey with a unique exhibition at the Project Arts Centre in Temple Bar last Thursday 18th of July. Renowned...
The origins of the afternoon tea can be traced back to the 18th century and many believe it was thanks to Anna, Duchess of Bedford and lifelong friend of Queen Victoria, that this pleasurable...
There are several things you must never do to red wine: waste it and mix it with milk come to mind, but putting it in the fridge is definitively not on the list. Of...
This summer has had a very slow start but that won’t stop us from making the most out of a sunny day, which often includes enjoying food and drinks with friends outside. And while...
In 1661, poitín became illegal in Ireland. While the ban was lifted in 1997, the date was chosen to name what is set to be the “global flagship for Irish poitín”, as founder Dave Mulligan refers...
Within the northern Italian regions of Veneto and Friuli, bubbly seekers will find Prosecco country. However, among the 23,000ha where production of the popular fizz are allowed, there are a number of ways to distinguish the...
As the weather gets warmer, we move away from rich and creamy drinks and embrace the fruity, the light and the refreshing. Spritzers of all colours (but let’s be honest, often Aperol-red) grace...
There is only so much extravagance a venue can get away with on its food or wine menus, but when it comes to the cocktail list, the room for experimentation, creativity and colour expands. Cocktail...
Pink drinks have changed. The colour has left behind its immediate association with syrupy sweet cocktails and candy floss-flavoured mass-produced wine. In a world where nonsense marketed at “girls” no longer has the monopoly on pink, it...
There is no question, gin is in and it’s not going anywhere. Lovers of the juniper spirit in Ireland will gather this April 12th and 13th for the second edition of the Gin Experience...
“Welcome to the wonderful world of coffee” is the phrase that greets us as we open the Fonté Coffee guide used for the barista course that takes place at their Parliament Street café. The three hours...
Every industry has its way to rationalise the status quo of the women that participate on it and the reasons behind the proportion of them in positions of leadership. Science, technology, finance, politics and pretty...
What does a night out really mean? Does it mean anything other than spending time among people whose company you enjoy in a place other than someone’s house? Often, the assumption is that a...
Dim lights. Soft music. Food cooked with love and meant to be eaten together. The stage is set and the play is about to begin… Guess what will be poured in the two empty glasses...