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Brunch in San Francisco

Forget Golden Gate Bridge – Here’s Your Guide to Brunch in San Francisco

When you land in San Francisco, there are many things to learn about food. For instance, you might, of a morning after the night before – perhaps when one too many Mai Tais have been partaken of – stumble into a local restaurant and ask for a Joe’s Special without knowing exactly what it consists …

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Butler House Afternoon Tea

A Delightful Georgian Experience in The Heart of Kilkenny – Butler House Afternoon Tea Review

Pulling up outside Butler House in the heart of historic Kilkenny on the first rainy day in about two weeks, we couldn’t wait to sample the delicacies that awaited us inside this Georgian residence. As a history buff, I find myself constantly drawn to places of historical significance, and as the home of the infamous …

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Lisbon

48 Hours in The Portuguese Capital – Exploring Lisbon From Belém to Alfama

Lisbon is one of Europe’s most colourful cities and perhaps even the coolest. While everyone I have ever met has raved about Portugal’s capital, it never seems to have the hype of other cities on the mainland, such as Paris, Rome and Berlin to name a few. If you find yourself in this beautiful city, …

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Waterford Harvest Festival

The Bay Tree Bistro’s Keith Boyle on The Importance of Supporting Local

What happens when one Waterford native phones another of a Friday morning? Well, in addition to some nostalgia on my part, a great insight into the mind of one of Ireland’s most passionate chefs, especially when it comes to producers. While there was no talk of delicacies like the famous Waterford Blaa, myself and Chef …

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Truffles Restaurant

Truffles Restaurant & Wine Bar in Kilkenny is Named Just Ask Restaurant of the Month for August

Selected by food writer Georgina Campbell and Bord Bia, the Just Ask Restaurant of the Month rewards eateries across Ireland that exhibit best practices in showing transparency in the sourcing of the food on their menus. This month, the prestigious title has been awarded to Truffles Restaurant & Wine Bar in Kilkenny. Despite being one …

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Zagreb

Old World Charm in Croatia’s Capital City – A Food And Travel Guide to Zagreb

A beautiful city that has long been overshadowed by its coastal neighbours, Dubrovnik and Split, Zagreb is now fighting back with a full-on promotional campaign, and visitors to the stunning Croatian capital are growing rapidly with the help of a brand new airport which opened last year. On a recent trip to this sun-drenched city …

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Dining Experience

Tantalise Your Tastebuds With The Shelbourne’s New Dining Experience

The Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin has a brand new dining experience on offer in their fine dining restaurant, The Saddle Room. Created by Chef Gary Hughes, diners availing of this menu can experience a three course Table d’hôte menu with a bottle of house wine selected by the restaurant’s sommelier for just €90.00 for two …

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Oyster Experience

Taste The Atlantic – Ireland’s First Oyster Experience Opens in Sligo Town

A gastronomic adventure awaits visitors to Sligo town with the launch of Sligo Oyster Experience, Ireland’s first dedicated oyster trail and interactive visitor centre. Funding for Sligo Oyster Experience was secured under Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) administered Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) investment and it also received support from the BIM and Fáilte Ireland Taste …

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Emirates

Emirates Continues to Impress as it Celebrates 10 Years of The A380

The first of August has given Emirates a very good reason to celebrate as the airline celebrates 10 years of A380 operations. Sine its first flight to New York from Dubai on August 1st 2008, the Emirates A380 has carried more than 105 million passengers, clocking in more than 1.5 billion kilometres on 115,000 flights, …

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Taste Travel

Taste Travel – Escape The Rain With This Week’s Best Travel Deals

With the rain after returning to the Irish shores, there’s never been a better time to jet off on that holiday you’ve been dreaming about. With this in mind, check out this week’s best travel deals. Orlando Save up to €250 per family on a seven-night stay at the four-star Rosen Centre for travel completed …

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Embrace Your Inner Meryl With a Mamma Mia Cruise Through The Greek Islands

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is fast becoming the movie musical of the season. The smash hit features songs from ABBA’s extensive repertoire, sure to impress even the pickiest of musical fans. If you can’t get enough of the movie, why not save and spend your Money, Money, Money on a new Mamma Mia themed …

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Autumn Adventures

Autumn Adventures – Here Are This Week’s Best Travel Deals

Happy Travel Tuesday! Don’t regret missing out on a once-in-a-lifetime holiday or the perfect city break. Here are this week’s best travel deals. Kenya Safari & Beach Save up to €330 per person on an eleven night twin-centre Taste of Kenya Safari & Beach Stay, departing various September and October 2018 dates, if booked before …

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Low Calorie Ice Cream

Our Favourite Low Calorie Ice Cream Has Launched Three New Flavours

The delicious low calorie ice cream, Halo Top, has enabled us to enjoy copious amounts of icy goodness without feeling even a morsel of guilt. As if Halo Top‘s availability in Ireland couldn’t cause us any more joy, the company has announced the release of three new flavours. So what exactly are these new flavours …

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Flights

Pack Those Bags – Norwegian Air Announces New Flights to North America

With more and more airlines offering flights to the far corners of the world, ticking destinations off your bucket list has never been easier. This is especially true for flights to North America and Norwegian Air appears to be leading the charge when it comes to low-cost intercontinental travel. Unveiling its plans for summer 2019, …

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How Do Your Kids Compare? The Adventurous Eating Habits of Children Revealed

With the summer holidays in full swing, Emirates Holidays has launched research revealing that whilst almost two thirds (63%) of parents in Ireland worry about what their children will eat when they’re away, in reality almost half (45%) of adventurous youngsters will try at least one or two local dishes on holiday. Two thirds (66%) …

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Kraken Crawl

Embrace All Things Dark And Mysterious as The Kraken Crawl Invades Dublin and Belfast

Don’t fear the legendary sea monster that hunted sailors and destroyed ships throughout the world’s oceans. Instead, embrace the legend and join the Kraken Crawl as it invades Dublin and Belfast. This July, the Kraken Black Spiced Rum will cast serious shade on bars as the Kraken Crawl takes place in 10 venues across Dublin …

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Calling All Cheese Lovers – This Dublin Restaurant Will Melt Your Heart And Satisfy All Cravings

Do you love cheese? Did you rush to the cheesy pop-up restaurant Meltdown to satisfy those cravings? Well then, news that Meltdown has found a permanent home in the city centre is sure to have you salivating. Taking up residence on Curved Street in Dublin’s Temple Bar, Meltdown is open from 8am seven days a …

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Hard Rock Hotel

Calling All Budding Rock Stars – Dublin City is Getting its Very Own Hard Rock Hotel

Calling all music lovers! International hotel brand, The Hard Rock, are opening a new hotel in Dublin city centre in 2020 and we’re already putting together our dream playlist. Located on Lord Edward Street, the hotel will feature 120 guest bedrooms and suites furnished to an exceptionally high standard using warm fumed woods, fresh stone …

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