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A Seafood Nation – Chef Gareth Smith’s Passion For Fresh Irish Seafood

Changing a nation’s prerogative to seafood, evoking empathy and a connection to the Irish seas that has long been tarnished, Gareth Smith’s passion for seafood has become an advocacy that he won’t give up on. Michael’s of Mount Merrion tops the list of most people’s favourite Dublin restaurants to eat, especially for its bountiful seafood …

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Mostar

Bridging the Gap between and East and West – A Balkan Food Guide to Mostar

Twenty years ago, the image of Bosnia & Herzegovina as a safe, desired travel destination was an implausable dream due to the fact that the country was ravaged by war throughout the 1990s and into the new millennium. Out of the three countries affected by the Bosnian war (Croatia, Serbia and Bosnia & Herzegovina), Croatia …

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Ireland's Hidden Heartlands

A Treasure to Discover – The Top 11 Delicious Eats in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands

Unspoilt scenery complemented by innovative food producers, award-winning restaurants, creative cafés, diverse markets and great festivals – these are the key ingredients for the taste of success in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. At a time when provenance has become a key consideration for diners, many restaurants around Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands source their produce a very short …

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Lakeside Leisure

Lakeside Leisure – You Need to Add These Scenic Hotels to Your Must-Visit List

Ireland is an island nation, something which seems to highlight our seaside hotels above all others. Now, while a seaside hotel is a wonderful choice for your stay in Ireland, we must not forget our vast lakes, which are happily dotted around the country. So, just this once, avoid the beach, steer away from the …

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Best Brunches in New York

Take a Bite Out of The Big Apple With The Best Brunches in New York City

You hear some very interesting things when you keep schtum and listen in to the conversation between two NYC chefs. There we were, having morning coffee in a rather stylish eatery (and believe me, there are so many of these in New York we just haven’t got the space to list them); and there they …

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Schweppes

Meet The Bartenders Making The Most of The Innovative New Schweppes 1783 Range

Schweppes has expertly crafted a range of mixers to inspire the luxury drinking experience. This 1783 range includes five new flavour combinations and spirit pairings, ensuring there is something to please even the most discerning cocktail connoisseur. We spoke to three of Ireland’s bartenders who told us why they love using Schweppes mixers to create …

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Brown Thomas Cork

Laying The Cards on The Table – Head Chef Eimear Ni Cheilleachair at Table Restaurant in Brown Thomas Cork

Eimear Ni Cheilleachair is the Head Chef at Table Restaurant in Cork’s Brown Thomas store, a role she has held since November 2017. But where did her career begin and how did she reach this point? “I’m from the middle of the countryside in Kerry. All my family are total foodies and meal times were …

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Wine Books For Wine Lovers

From Books to Beaujolais – The Greatest Wine Books For Wine Lovers

Fancy yourself as a bit of a wine connoisseur but don’t know your Pouilly-Fumé from your Pouilly-Fuissé? Or are you a ‘trend-hopping’ vegan who likes the look of this natural wine phenom, but doesn’t exactly know what it is? Perhaps you’re someone starting your career in wine? As fickle and splendid technology today can be, …

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Cork International Hotel Afternoon Tea Review

An Afternoon With an International Twist – Cork International Hotel Afternoon Tea Review

Heading off or returning from a holiday anytime soon? If so, make sure you include a pitstop at the Cork International Hotel for a spot of Afternoon Tea. Perfect for a mother-daughter treat or an afternoon with the girls, this family friendly Afternoon Tea takes place in the hotel’s bright and airy foyer, or else …

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Oven Baked Pork Chops Recipe

Oven Baked Pork Chops Recipe With Potatoes, Fennel And Red Peppers From Bord Bia

Bord Bia is on a mission to inspire the nation to take on the #PorkNight challenge from Monday, August 27th to Sunday, September 9th. On a night of their choosing, Bord Bia is asking people go beyond their usual recipe repertoire and try something new, with pork as the central ingredient. You never know, #PorkNight …

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Apple Cake Recipe

Gluten Free Almond And Apple Cake Recipe by Chef Eimear Ní Chéilleachair at Brown Thomas Cork

This gluten free almond and apple cake was created by Eimear Ní Chéilleachair, head chef at Table Restaurant in Brown Thomas Cork. It’s the perfect afternoon or post-dinner sweet treat. Ingredients: – 265g caster sugar – 265g butter – 5 eggs, separated – 290g ground almonds – 1.5 tsp. of baking powder – 4 eating …

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Best Travel Deals

This Week’s Best Travel Deals Will Get Your September Off to a Spectacular Start

Get your September off to a spectacular start with this week’s best travel deals, from an autumn escape to planning for an incredibly romantic honeymoon, Taste Travel has it all. Budapest Experience the Hungarian capital with a stay at the 4-star Mercure Budapest Museum Hotel from €229pp based on two people sharing. The price includes …

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Are You a Fan of Oysters? Make Sure to Experience The Cliff Oyster Festival This Month

Celebrating the start of oyster season, the Cliff Townhouse, along with sister properties Cliff at Lyons and Cliff House Hotel, is paying homage to his majesty the mollusk with a month-long Oyster Festival. This is the Oyster Festival’s 7th year and the Cliff properties have an exciting line-up of events in store for guests to …

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Kilkenny

Kilkenny Has Officially Been Named Foodie Destination of The Year For 2018

Kilkenny has been named Foodie Destination of the Year for 2018 after months of whittling down nominees to just ten Irish hotspots. The finalists included Armagh’s Food Heartland and Galway Gastronomy, but it was Kilkenny that claimed the top spot at the final event in Lisnavagh House this week. Each year Foodie Destinations’ judges look …

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Chef Brian McDermott

The Best Possible Taste Podcast – Chef Brian McDermott And More

In this week’s episode of the Best Possible Taste Podcast, Sharon Noonan reveals some interesting stories from the recent Taste of Cavan and the Rockin Food Festival, both of which took place over the August Bank Holiday weekend. To start off Chef Brian McDermott, MC of the Taste of Cavan cookery demonstrations, shares details about …

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2019 Adventure

Get Planning – It’s Never Too Early to Fuel Your Wanderlust And Plan Your 2019 Adventure

Get ready to be inspired because Travel Department has launched its exciting and extensive programme of holidays for 2019. According to new data, Irish people are becoming more adventurous, with a 22% increase in long-haul travel and solo travel. Some of 2018’s most popular destinations included China, India, South Africa and Vietnam. While still popular, …

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Gourmet Food Parlour is Opening its First Restaurant Outside of Dublin

Adding to their already impressive list of properties, Gourmet Food Parlour is opening two new restaurants, which are set to create about 100 new jobs. Making the announcement at their Swords restaurant, Managing Director of Gourmet Food Parlour, Lorraine Heskin, revealed that the company will also be opening its first restaurant outside of Dublin. The …

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1920s Glamour

Experience an Evening of Pure 1920s Glamour at This Georgian Residence

I know what you’re thinking…Downton Abbey ended over a year ago. Why would I care about an evening based around the era of the show. To that I say, why wouldn’t you? The early 1900’s are one of the greatest modern eras for music, clothes and all-round entertainment. This October, dust off your finest gowns …

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Travel Dreams

Unleash Your Travel Dreams With This Week’s Best Travel Deals

September is almost here. The kids are back to school and the trees are about to change colour. While the seasons change, why not plan your next holiday? Orlando Save up to €180 per room on a seven-night stay at the three-star staySky Suites I-Drive Orlando for travel completed before 19th December 2018 if booked …

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