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Creamy Red Lentil Dahl Recipe by Anna Jane Kingston

As the seasons change, our moods change – so we tend to seek out comfort food and colourful finds to brighten the days. Creamy curries and spicy foods add that element of warmth that help lift our spirits. This lentil dahl recipe is a fantastic mood food – packed with seasonal ingredients that are nourishing, …

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Roast Chicken with Truffle Mayonnaise Recipe and Wine Pairing by Julie Dupouy

Roast Chicken with Truffle Mayonnaise Recipe and Wine Pairing by Julie Dupouy

I am excited this month to introduce you to a brilliant wine I discovered recently at the S.P.I.T Tasting in Smock Alley Theatre. This Greco di Tufo from a producer called Bambinuto in Campania, Italy, is quite simply beautiful. It is everything I enjoy in a great white wine, intensity, purity, a great energy and …

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For the Sake of Japanese Flavours! – Yamamori Sushi Review

I think that AA Gill, the famous Sunday Times food critic, was being a little unfair when he said that Japanese food ‘tastes of hunger’. No doubt he was being deliberately provocative, taking a side-swipe at some of the more superficial restaurants of London where stick-thin socialites pick at overpriced yet bland imitations of Japan’s …

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Win Thanksgiving Dinner for Two at Citron and Overnight Stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel – Closed

Citron restaurant at The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin is preparing a feast to celebrate the American tradition of Thanksgiving – a special menu will be served from 24th–26th November. Savour traditional Thanksgiving fare with roast turkey and pumpkin pie while tempting your taste buds with contemporary variations and super-stylish dishes. To celebrate the holiday we are …

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Yann Schÿler on Finding the Purest Style of Margaux at Chateau Kirwan

Yann Schÿler on Finding the Purest Style of Margaux at Chateau Kirwan

“When we decide to harvest, we know exactly what is 5 metres below the ground”, says Yann Schÿler, putting in a one-liner how deeply well they know their terroir. He’s the General Director of Schröder & Schÿler, wine négociant and one of the owners of Chateau Kirwan, Grand Cru Classé Margaux, in Bordeaux. He’s the 8th generation of …

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Wine of the Week from O'Briens: Ferraton Cotes Du Rhone Samorens 2013

Wine of the Week from O’Briens: Ferraton Côtes Du Rhône Samorens 2013

This week, Inter-Rhone is painting the town red as the organisation is doing a wonderful job at hosting Rhône Wine Week Ireland, a celebration of a region so diverse that goes from light and fruity to so full bodied and spicy that you almost feel some bottles should say don’t open till Christmas. But we’re opening them now! We’re unleashing …

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Win a Case of Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2016

Win a Case of Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2016 – Closed

“It’s Beaujolais Nouveau time” and enthusiasts around the world will enjoy their first sip of this vin de primeur on 17th November 2016 to celebrate the arrival of the new vintage! Every year, in celebration of the harvest, Georges Duboeuf unveils another interpretation of his highly anticipated Beaujolais Nouveau. Known for its colourful presentation, Duboeuf’s …

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Rhône Wine Week Ireland: Big Rhône Tasting at Ely Bar & Brasserie on the 3rd of November

Rhône Wine Week Ireland: Big Rhône Tasting at Ely Bar & Brasserie on the 3rd of November

Rhône Wine Week Ireland is back for the 4th year running! This year, more importers have come on board and there are plenty of wines to taste and activities to celebrate this great wine region. One of the highlights of the week will be the Big Rhone Tasting, at Ely Bar & Brasserie, from 6:00 pm …

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Win 5 Course Dinner for Two and a Bottle of Wine at Yang's of Clontarf

Win 5 Course Dinner for Two and a Bottle of Wine at Yang’s of Clontarf – Closed

Yang’s Chinese Restaurant is located on the Clontarf road, a stones throw from St. Anne’s Park, and on a perfect spot to enjoy the lovely sea view. At Yang’s of Clontarf, their goal is to deliver great Chinese food with an authentic Chinese dining experience. All food is prepared fresh daily with the finest ingredients …

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Dinner for 2 with a Bottle of Rhône Wine at The Wyatt Hotel

To Celebrate Rhône Wine Week Win Dinner for 2 and a Bottle of Rhône Wine at The Wyatt Hotel – Closed

The Wyatt Hotel in the heart of glorious Westport is delighted to announce the opening of their brand new Park Terrace Wine Bar featuring bespoke furnishings, gourmet food and exceptional wine selection as well as a range of Whiskey & Gin tasting trays, cocktails and the best selection of craft beers in town! If in …

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Five Reasons to Visit Savour Kilkenny this Bank Holiday Weekend

Five Reasons to Visit Savour Kilkenny this Bank Holiday Weekend

The 10th edition of Savour Kilkenny is the place to be for food lovers in Ireland this Halloween Bank Holiday Weekend. With food stalls, artisan stands and numerous cookery demonstrations, the festival promises plenty of family-friendly fun and tasty treats for everyone. With everything that’s going around, it’s not easy to pick highlights, but here are …

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Thirty-two Irish pubs retained their listings in the 2017 Michelin 'Eating Out In Pubs' Guide

Thirty-two Irish Pubs retained their Listings in the 2017 Michelin Eating Out In Pubs Guide

Thirty-two Irish pubs located across fifteen counties retained their listings in the 2017 Michelin ‘Eating Out In Pubs’ Guide just published. Twenty-five of them are in the Republic of Ireland and the other seven in Northern Ireland. The counties with the most listingsare Co. Down (6) followed by Cork (5), Clare (4) and Kildare (3). Dublin, Galway and …

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Spooktacular Offers from O'Briens Wines this Bank Holiday Weekend!

Spooktacular Offers from O’Briens Wines this Bank Holiday Weekend!

The Halloween Bank Holiday is sorted thanks to these offers from O’Briens Wines! They are giving 10% back on your loyalty card with wine purchases until Monday and including some brand new wine offers just in time for the weekend. One of the of our top picks from the wine sale is Porta Nova Ripasso (2 for €25 – In …

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Chester Osborn: “Some people refer to this as Willy Wonka’s wine factory, and in a way it is”

Chester Osborn: “Some people refer to this as Willy Wonka’s wine factory, and in a way it is”

Leading Australian winemaker d’Arenberg will soon open a cellar door with a stunning five-storey Rubik’s Cube inspired design. For d’Arenberg Winery’s Chief Winemaker, Chester Osborn, the building represents the realisation of a dream as well as a AUD $14 million investment. Osborn is a well known art enthusiast as well as the proud owner of an eclectic …

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The Restaurant by Johnnie Cooke

The Restaurant by Johnnie Cooke, Brown Thomas, Grafton Street, Dublin 2

The Restaurant by Johnnie Cooke is located on the third floor of Brown Thomas, Grafton Street, and offers customers a unique blend of contemporary elegance and innovative food – all in the most enviable location in Dublin. Using the finest locally sourced fresh ingredients, Johnnie’s philosophy is all about simple food bursting with flavour and …

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Spice Devils Wins Its Fifth Accolade this Year at the first South Dublin County Business Awards

Spice Devils Wins Its Fifth Accolade this Year at the first South Dublin County Business Awards

Irish company Spice Devils has won its fifth award for the year in the Start-up/New Business Category of the inaugural South Dublin County Business Awards 2016 held at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin on the 21st of October hosted by South Dublin Chamber. The company produces 100% natural, salt/sugar and  gluten free spice blends inspired …

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Wine Agenda: Red Nose Wine Attracts Exciting Winemakers for Charity Wine Tasting in Tipperary

Wine Agenda: Red Nose Wine Attracts Exciting Winemakers for Charity Wine Tasting in Tipperary

Red Nose Wine will host an exciting charity wine tasting on Thursday, 24th of November at Raheen House Hotel in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Winemakers from Bodegas Sommos, Northern Spain, Chateau Viranel in Southern France and Champagne Duval-Leroy will be showcasing some of their vineyards’ finest and sharing their stories. A representative from Liberty Wines, Red Nose Wine’s …

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Zozimus’ Bartender to Represent Ireland at the Diplomatico Rum World Tournament in Venezuela

Dublin bartender Pat Thomas from Zozimus Bar will represent Ireland at the prestigious Diplomático Rum World Tournament in Venezuela in 2017. The national competition was held last night in The Sidecar Bar in Dublin’s luxury hotel, The Westbury. Bartenders from eleven leading Irish bars created their own bespoke cocktails to impress the judges. The panel of …

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Wine of the Week from O'Briens: Porta Nova Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2013

Wine of the Week from O’Briens: Porta Nova Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2013

In the pages of horror stories there are many types of villains and evil creatures with plenty of unnerving feeding habits. Vampires, werewolves and zombies… They all could be consider humanitarians, but among them, one of the most scary and legendary characters is actually a man, and in fact, a doctor. This Halloween Bank Holiday Weekend calls …

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Guinness Rye Pale Ale

Guinness Rye Pale Ale Crosses the Open Gate and Is Now Widely Available in Retail

Guinness Rye Pale was one of the first experimental beers to go on tap at The Open Gate Brewery. The experimental brewery, which opened in November 2015 at St. James’s Gate, saw the beer become a favourite and after almost a year, Guinness Rye Pale Ale will now be produced on a larger scale, in off-licences and …

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Vintners' Federation of Ireland Welcomes Scottish Ruling on Minimum Unit Pricing

Vintners’ Federation of Ireland Welcomes Scottish Ruling on Minimum Unit Pricing

The decision by Scotland’s Court of Session to grant approval to the Scottish Government to introduce a minimum unit price for alcohol was welcomed by the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI). The organisation hopes that this decision motivates the Irish Government to introduce the same measure here along with others outlined in the Public Health (Alcohol) …

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