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Selbach Riesling Mosel QbA - Wine of the Week from O'Briens

Selbach Riesling Mosel QbA – Wine of the Week from O’Briens

If Riesling was a musical instrument instead of a grape, it would be a flute. Capable of adapting to rhythms as varied as a captivating lullaby, a folk metal headbanger, a classic symphony or even an eerie tune, its distinctiveness doesn’t make it a tiny bit inflexible. In Germany, both are often featured in legends. While …

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5 Pancake & Drink Pairings to Take Pancake Tuesday to the Next Level

Pancakes are a treat on their own merit, but as any food lover knows, getting the right drink to pair with a dish will enhance the experience and increase the enjoyment of both the meal and the beverage. With that in mind, here are five suggestions for pancakes and drinks pairings depending on your style and …

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The Average Irish Person will Indulge in 2 and a Half Pancakes this Pancake Tuesday

The Average Irish Person will Indulge in 2 and a Half Pancakes this Shrove Tuesday

This Pancake Tuesday, over 12 million pancakes will be devoured in Ireland. Despite the undeniable popularity of the day, new research commissioned by Siúcra shows that one third of the population doesn’t know the meaning of Shrove Tuesday. Known as Pancake Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday is a centuries old tradition that begun as a way of using …

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9 White Deer Releases Ireland’s first gluten-free stout

9 White Deer Releases Ireland’s first gluten-free stout

9 White Deer Brewery has just launched Ireland’s first gluten-free stout and Europe’s first full range of gluten-free craft beer including a red ale, a pale ale, an IPA, a kolsch and a stout. The brewery, based in the Muscraí Gaeltacht in Ballyvourney, Co.Cork, was founded in 2014 by former marine engineer, Gordon Lucey and respected publican Don …

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7 Great Places in Dublin for Your Pancake Fix | Pancake Tuesday Dublin

Seven Great Places in Dublin to Flip for on Pancake Tuesday

Next Tuesday 28th of February there will be pancakes, many, many pancakes across our Fair City. And to help you honour the tradition of indulging in these little blankets of deliciousness, we have compiled a list with some of our favourite places to visit on Pancake Tuesday Dublin. Combining Irish favourites, Provençal charm and a …

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Dine in Dublin's Taste Tour Bus to Take Dublin’s Top Restaurants to the Streets

Dine in Dublin’s Taste Tour Bus to Take Dublin’s Top Restaurants to the Streets

Dining out has been taken to a whole new level! Dine in Dublin’s Taste Tour Bus will travel across the city centre from Monday, 27th February to Sunday, 5th March, and will host some of the festival’s most unique and interactive activities. Among the experiences you can enjoy on board, there’s the chance to watch and savour exciting cooking …

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Getting Ready for a Berry Tasty Pancake Tuesday with Keelings' #FruitFaces

Getting Ready for a Berry Tasty Pancake Tuesday with Keelings’ #FruitFaces

Pancake Tuesday is just a few days away and Keelings has come up with the berry best ideas to inspire you on this delicious celebration. To bring you fantastic and colourful pancakes, Keelings invited you to grab some blueberries and strawberries and to make a fruit face creation. Share it with the hashtag #FruitFaces and you …

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Tourism Ireland Welcomes New Norwegian flights to Ireland from the United States

Tourism Ireland Welcomes New Norwegian flights to Ireland from the United States

Today 23rd of February, several new transatlantic Norwegian flights to Ireland were announced for 2017 – including new flights to Cork (from TF Green Airport in Providence) and to Shannon, Belfast and Dublin from New York (Stewart International Airport) and Providence (Rhode Island). The news were received very warmly by Tourism Ireland as the flights, which …

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Brunch for 2 and Cocktail Each at Eden Bar & Grill on South William St €25

Eden Bar & Grill, South William Street, Dublin 2

Eden Bar & Grill is located in the middle of Dublin’s creative quarter, in the lively and vibrant South William Street. Enchanting architecture and design surround the great food and drink served in this hidden gem, offering an indulging feast for all the senses. Their menu features an eclectic combination of flavours with nods to French and Italian …

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Forget Slot Machines: Las Vegas' Champagne Vending Machine is Where you Want your Token

Forget Slot Machines: Las Vegas’ Champagne Vending Machine is Where you Want your Token

What happens in Vegas… goes viral. At least that’s the case with luxury hotel Mandarin Oriental’s newest amenity: a Moët & Chandon Champagne vending machine which was recently installed on the five star’s 23rd floor and is the first of its kind for public use in the US. Guests can choose between Moet’s Imperial Brut or …

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TheTaste's Darina Coffey to Sweeten the Screen Tonight on TV3's The Six O'Clock Show

TheTaste’s Darina Coffey to Sweeten the Screen Tonight on TV3’s The Six O’Clock Show

Tune into TV3 this evening to watch TheTaste’s food writer and dessert queen, Darina Coffey, who will be sharing an indulgent recipe for unforgettable browines on The Six O’Clock Show. The popular evening chat show has seen our Darina on stage on previous occasions, including a Christmas appearance in which she prepared a decadent Panettone Bread and Brandy …

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Sligo Food Trail Gets Ready for Spring Highlighting the Best of Local Food and Drink

Sligo Food Trail Gets Ready for Spring Highlighting the Best of Local Food and Drink

Sligo Food Trail is getting ready for spring with a newly launched informative spring brochure featuring all you need to know to make the most out of the tourist season, which traditionally begins on St. Patrick’s Day. High-quality finished and composed of useful information, gorgeous photos and a helpful map, it will be available at Fáilte Ireland Tourist Information Offices …

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Creme Egg Cafe Dublin is Back and Everyone is Eggstremely Eggcited about it!

Creme Egg Cafe Dublin is Back and Everyone is Eggstremely Eggcited about it!

The arrival of Cadbury’s Creme Egg is the chocolate equivalent of spotting a comet: you won’t see them for long, but the encounter will warm your heart. This year, Creme Egg Cafe Dublin is coming back, so chocolate gazers won’t only welcome industrial quantities of the beloved treat that will briefly grace shelves like a meteorite …

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Febvre Wine to Host Bermar's Innovation in Preservation of Wine at CATEX

Febvre Wine to Host Bermar’s Innovation in Preservation of Wine at CATEX

Febvre Wine Company will host a demonstration of one of the latest innovations in wine preservation: Bermar’s Le Verre de Vin Tower. Febvre has distributed Bermar Wine Preservations Systems for many years, and is proud to present what it’s the company’s most versatile model yet. Le Verre de Vin Tower can be placed anywhere in the …

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Trump Winery Looking to Hire Unskilled Foreign Workers for Harvest Season

Trump Winery Looking to Hire Unskilled Foreign Workers for Harvest Season

According to official records, Trump Winery, owned by Donald Trump’s son Eric and located in Virginia, US, has applied for temporary work visas to bring in foreign workers to help in the vineyards. Up to 23 vacancies are to be filled by these guest workers, which would be employed for full time hours between April …

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California wine tasting at Green Man Wines this Feb 21st | TheTaste.ie

Taste California at Green Man Wines with Liam Campbell this 21st of February

Next Tuesday, 21st of February, wine lovers are in for a very special treat at Green Man Wines, as wine expert Liam Campbell will guide them on a road trip around the Golden State’s vineyards, by hosting a California wine tasting. Liam, who’s a prestigious wine educator and wine writer at TheTaste, will present guests …

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Progrigio: A Prosecco and Pinot Grigio Hybrid Launched this Week

Progrigio: A Prosecco and Pinot Grigio Hybrid Launched this Week

A new wine named Progrigio has been created to offer a budget friendly sparkling alternative to Prosecco, which is expected to increase in price in the UK as Brexit develops. The bubbly is a blend of Prosecco -the Italian fizz made from Glera grapes- and Pinot Grigio, a variety known to produce affordable and uncomplicated wines. Progrigio was launched this …

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California Wine Exports Reached Record Sales Globally in 2016

California Wine Exports Reached Record Sales Globally in 2016

California wine exports, which represent 90% of the total exports from the US, have achieved record global sales in 2016. The country reached a total figure of $1.62 billion (€1.53 billion) last year, driven mostly by the premium sector. “California wine exports continue to reflect the trend toward premiumization with the dollar value of our …

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