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Rebel Without a Flaw: Asian Street Food with a Cork Accent – Bao Boi Review
Restaurant Reviews
As a UCC alumnus, I can say that many of my lazier days were spent trapsing around the rebel city in search of hangover busting feasts without breaking the bank – my research was both extensive and thorough. That said, the breast in a bun years always left hearts pounding in a worrying way rather than giving me anything to…
A Hidden Treasure in the Heart of the City – Urchin Restaurant Review
Restaurant Reviews
It is officially that time of year – the ‘grand stretch’ is kicking in and the dreary months standing between us and summer are quickly evaporating. Soaking up those extra post work hours of sunshine (read: lack of rain) becomes imperative and treating ourselves midweek becomes irresistible. Nothing says summer in the city like Taste of Dublin, and my enduring…
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Checking In to The Kingdom of Heaven – Sheen Falls Lodge Review
Restaurant Reviews
The Kingdom of Kerry needs little introduction, and I am met with smiles, kind words and cherished memories whenever I offer it as the answer to the “where are you from?” inquisition. My automatic reply tends to be “I’m very lucky” and despite the mammoth cross country trek to get home, it is always worth it. I don’t need much…
Wine
Crack the Code – Learn to Read Between the Lines of a Wine List
Drinks
A wine list is like a CV, there is organised (ideally) information but also, a wealth of unspoken clues for the savvy eye to decipher. Both the wins and the fails of a vinous menu tell you a lot about the level of care and attention a venue puts into its wine list and today, we’re going to talk about…
Interviews
Adare Manor’s Magic Mike – The Oak Room Head Chef Mike Tweedie
Interviews
The revamp of Adare Manor has been one of the most talked-about and highly-anticipated hotel re-openings recently. Their fine dining restaurant, The Oak Room, is already a big hit with guests and the head chef, Mike Tweedie, has been impressing everyone on the plate and with his newfound Irish charm. “I can’t say enough about Irish people and the hospitality,”…
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Win an Overnight Stay for Two at Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa Courtesy of Sussed Nutrition – CLOSED
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The first ever Algae & Rapeseed Oil has been launched by a new Irish company, Sussed Nutrition who are based in Wicklow Town. “Sussed Healthy Heart Plus” is a unique mix of cold pressed Algae Oil and cold pressed, extra virgin Rapeseed Oil. Sussed Nutrition was founded by Keith Symes, whose family are fourth generation farmers, and the company is…
Win the Ultimate Taste Weekend Package with BMW, Eatyard and Iveagh Garden Hotel – CLOSED
Competitions
TheTaste are giving one lucky reader the chance to win the ultimate weekend package with BMW, Eatyard and Iveagh Garden Hotel. Be the first to experience the all new BMW X2 at an exclusive event at Eatyard, plus an overnight stay in Dublin’s hottest new hotel, Iveagh Garden Hotel. The event will take place on Friday March 2nd until March…
Travel
The Spice of Life – A Look at The Origins and Tastes of Birmingham’s Balti Triangle
City Breaks
What is Balti? The literal meaning of the word ‘Balti’ is bucket, but in reality it’s a small round-bottomed wok or bowl with side handles. A Balti meal is a type of curry, fast cooked over a high flame with fresh meat and/or vegetables, marinated, and then cooked with extra spices that are added during the cooking process. The meal…
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Stop the Google Search – Your Essential Guide to Healthy Cafes in Dublin City
Features
Step away from the pre-made sandwich, put down that sad, calorie-lite salad bowl, and get ready to venture beyond your usual lunch destination, we’ve listened to our readers and analysed Google insights to bring you something it appears you often go in search of: a guide to healthy cafes in Dublin city. Whether you’re following a vegan/paleo/*enter latest trend here*…
The Best Seat in the House – 8 Chef’s Tables in Ireland You Need to Experience
Features
It is well documented that Ireland’s restaurant scene is flourishing. In line with this growth, more so than ever the stories of each restaurant and the chefs behind them are being shared, giving us a taste of their unique ethos and style of cooking. However, no matter how many articles you read, or indeed how many times you take a…
Bucket List Brunch – Our Guide to Dublin’s Best Brunch Venues
Features
Brunch is a staple weekend activity these days. The perfect mix of food, drink and socialising, this is one mealtime we’ll never want to abandon. While 23 venues may seem like a lot, we’re confident that our ultimate bucket list brunch options for Dublin will satisfy those hunger pangs and still leave you hungry for more. Whether it is pancakes…
An Experience Unlike Any Other – A Day Well Spent at The Firehouse Bakery & Bread School
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It’s an absolutely baltic Monday morning in early February, and I’m stood at a tiny pier on the edge of West Cork waiting for the boat that will take me to the pier that I can clearly see across the bay, 450 metres away to be exact. Almost close enough to throw a stone and hit it. The reason I…
The Ultimate Irish Bucket List – The Best Day Trips on The Island of Ireland
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Are you guilty of wasting your weekends and your days off? I am, despite having quite a large Irish bucket list. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good sleep in at the weekend, but you can’t do that every weekend, or you shouldn’t anyway. Whether your interests lie in extreme adventures, cultural exhibitions or famous Irish bucket list attractions,…
DIY Easter Baking Projects to Keep the Kids Happy and Busy
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There is no better way to make fun memories than tackling a recipe together and letting the little ones get really involved in making something scrumptious. Baking with the kids however, shouldn’t be a spectator sport and they’ll be keen to get their hands (and clothes, and faces…) dirty. Experts in the fields of food and science, Louise Lennox and…
Bar Reviews
This One of a Kind Sweet Shop Pub is Well Worth a Road Trip – J.M Reidy’s Bar Review
Bars & Venues
Is there an Irish person anywhere in the world who doesn’t hold dear the memory of treasured trips to the sweet shop? Concocting a motley mix of powder-coated candy pink bonbons, slick sticks of black liquorice and sherbet saucers and skipping down the street weighed down by your paper bag of treats, those were the good old days. In Killarney,…
This Low-Key Dublin 8 Gin Bar Is THE Place to Chill with a G&T – No. 57 Gin Bar Review
Bars & Venues
Since I moved close to Clanbrassil Street in 2014 it seems as if every time I walk through it there is something new or about to open. From charming French boulangerie Gaillot & Grey to petite independent deli and food shop Salt & Stove, to one of last years’ hottest openings Clanbrassil House, the quality and variety of options for food lovers…
Coffee & Cafe Review
A Seriously Cool Spot to Get Your Caffeine Fix – Vice Coffee Inc Review
Restaurant Reviews
Celebrating its 5th birthday, Vice Coffee Inc on Middle Abbey Street is undeniably an institution within Dublin’s coffee scene. Nestled within the walls of Wigwam, just a few steps away from Easons and Arnotts, this coffee house oozes positive vibes, great coffee and class people. It is my regular pitstop for all things coffee, and one of the first places I…
The Old Barracks Roastery – A Coffee Lover’s Dream Brewed True
Drinks
Welcome to the new home of coffee. Located in Ireland’s tidiest village Birdhill, County Tipperary, The Old Barracks Coffee Roasters has been nick-named the Ballymaloe of Coffee. This is the new exciting project from the coffee visionary Alan Andrews of Coffee Culture, a state-of-art artisan coffee roastery, a gorgeous petite café and a barista training facility all under one roof.…
Featured Drink Stories
Destination Pubs – Ten Irish Pubs you Should Have a Pint in Before you Die
Bars & Venues
What is it that makes the Irish pub so special? Held in high esteem by locals and international visitors alike. The Irish pub is not just as a licensed premises that dispenses drink and assorted beverages. The Irish public house is seen as being at the heart of the community’s social engagement and sociable entertainment, expressed in conversation or in…
Craft Cocktails: Why so Serious? Great Drinks Can (and Should) Be Fun!
Cocktails
Sometimes craft cocktails can be taken too seriously, but some colour, theatrics and flamboyance can give life and personality to the cocktail experience. This isn’t a new thought process: cocktails from their inception were born from this. At the time, it was all about being innovative and exciting,in fact, the pioneer bartender was a showmen. Forging the classic cocktails and…
Producer Spotlight
From Colourful Roots to The Kitchens of Ireland’s Chefs – The Ballymakenny Farm Story
Producer Spotlights
Variety is the spice of life and when it comes to food, you can’t beat vibrant dishes bursting with flavour. A product that certainly adds a pop of colour to restaurant dishes is the Violetta potato, which is grown and supplied by Maria Flynn at Ballymakenny Farm. While trying to get to the heart of Maria’s love of food, she…
“Our Surroundings Are Our Inspiration” – The Bean and Goose Story
Producer Spotlights
“The inspiration for most of what we do comes from the Wexford countryside. It has definitely inspired our flavours. We look outside and see first hand what is in season and available to work with. The colours of Wexford and Ireland can be seen in the Bean and Goose packaging, from the blues and greens of the landscape to the…
Recipes