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Beguiled By It’s Beauty, Nourished By It’s Bounty – Ballymaloe House Hotel & Restaurant Review
Restaurant Reviews
Ballymaloe House has been occupying a space on our bucket-list culinary map for quite some time now. Having travelled to so many of Ireland’s gastronomic destinations it was high time we included this gourmet getaway to our repertoire. We are all very familiar with the dynasty of Allen women that have brought Ballymaloe House to where it is today. Myrtle,…
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A Resplendent Final Stop For The Orient Express – Glenlo Abbey Hotel and The Pullman Restaurant Review
– Fill Your Heart With Ireland
Situated just outside of Galway City, Glenlo Abbey Hotel in all of its Five Star finesse is picturesquely perched on the edge of Lough Corrib. Walking up the flight of steps to the entrance and being greeted by a top hat wearing, beaming concierge immediately sets the Five Star tone for our stay. Check in is seamless with a receptionist…
Quite Frankly Superb Small Plates and Sips and on Camden Street – Frank’s Restaurant Review
Restaurant Reviews
Small plates can be divisive. There are certainly people who would rather eat with their eyes size-wise, but I will never be one of them. Approaching a meal with an inquisitive hovering fork, sampling as many different creations as your heart desires, is my idea of the perfect meal. It is unquestionably better to have three perfect bites than ten…
Beguiled By It’s Beauty, Nourished By It’s Bounty – Ballymaloe House Hotel & Restaurant Review
Restaurant Reviews
Ballymaloe House has been occupying a space on our bucket-list culinary map for quite some time now. Having travelled to so many of Ireland’s gastronomic destinations it was high time we included this gourmet getaway to our repertoire. We are all very familiar with the dynasty of Allen women that have brought Ballymaloe House to where it is today. Myrtle,…
Take a Walk on the Wild Side – The Wilder Townhouse Review
Restaurant Reviews
Standing proudly on Adelaide Road The Wilder Townhouse is just a five minute walk from St. Stephens Green making it the perfect base for a night out in Dublin’s Fair City. A build that reaches back to Victorian times, a striking red brick facade only deepens the sense of history and rich heritage synonymous with the period in which it…
Classic Elegance and Splendid Flair – InterContinental Dublin Afternoon Tea Review
Afternoon Tea
The origins of the afternoon tea can be traced back to the 18th century and many believe it was thanks to Anna, Duchess of Bedford and lifelong friend of Queen Victoria, that this pleasurable occasion became popular. Her story is evoked on the first page of the afternoon tea menu at the InterContinental Dublin, one of Ireland’s finest five star…
The Zero Waste Café Making its Mark on Dun Laoghaire – INK Café Review
Restaurant Reviews
There are few places as welcoming as Dun Laoghaire on a sunny Sunday afternoon – a stroll through People’s Park markets, ambling down the pier with a Teddy’s ice cream cone in hand – a week of content to follow is practically guaranteed. With that said, the seaside suburb has struggled to step up to the plate restaurant-wise. All of…
Leisurely Lunching in No. 27 Bar & Lounge at The Shelbourne Hotel
Restaurant Reviews
Marking special occasions for many of us usually revolves around food and if this is wrong we don’t want to be right. Finding a window of time to actually carry out said celebrations can be tricky in what seems to be an ever increasingly busy work week. However, we managed to wrangle a slightly longer lunch last Monday and fit…
Out with the Old and in with the New! – The Old Post Office Blackrock Restaurant Review
Restaurant Reviews
Having heard so many Chinese Whispers about this new offering we were eager to get to Blackrock to check out The Old Post Office. New openings are plentiful in Dublin right now, finding time to visit is the only predicament. The ethos of TheTaste.ie has always been if we dine somewhere, old or new and we do not have an…
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Chef John Kelly of Michelin Star Lady Helen Restaurant Interview
Interviews
We are always keen to hear from the people behind the different roles within the food, drink and travel industry. John Kelly, Head Chef in the Michelin Star Lady Helen Restaurant – Mount Juliet Estate agreed to answer some questions to give us all a better insight into the man leading the kitchen team. Tell us what inspired you to…
Meet Chef Paul Quinn of The Eddison Restaurant in Dylan Hotel
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Chef Paul Quinn heads up the new adventure in the Dylan Hotel. The Eddison is an elegant restaurant inspired by Ireland’s world class food producers. With a contemporary design, the restaurant is bright and airy with an outdoor terrace on either side. Open seven days a week, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch on Saturday and Sunday Lunch. Each month The…
We Speak to Chef Stephen Gibson as he Celebrates Pichet Turning Ten
Interviews
Pichet turns 10 this month. With that in mind we thought it was high time we heard from the man that has been there since the key was first turned in the door of this much loved Trinity Street eatery. Tell us what inspired you to cook and what age you started? From as young as I can remember I…
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Win a Family Stay in the Five Star Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort for 2 adults and 2 children sharing a family room – Competition Closed
Competitions
At the 5 star Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort, nature and luxury meet to create a memorable escape. Nestled in 360 acres of countryside between the Wicklow Mountains and the Irish Sea, yet only thirty minutes from Dublin, Druids Glen provides a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort features 145…
Win a Five Star Sunday Roast for 2 people in the InterContinental Dublin
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If you want something traditional and comforting to mark the end of the week, we’ve got you covered. After all, Sunday is a day of rest. Enter below to be in with a chance of winning the best Sunday Roast dining experience in Dublin in the award-winning Seasons Restaurant. Choose from a wide selection of dishes featuring the freshest, in…
Win Dinner for Two People in the Award Winning Chameleon Restaurant in Temple Bar – Competition Closed
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Chameleon is an award winning Dublin restaurant specialising in set menus and Asian tapas. Established in 1994, Chameleon has become renowned for its warm and intimate atmosphere, excellent service, and outstanding contemporary Indonesian cuisine. Chameleon restaurant has won many prestigious awards including best restaurant in Temple Bar, and featured in the Bridgestone Guide’s – “Best Restaurants in Ireland” and has…
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Pantry Essentials For The Home Cook
Features
I’m sure all home cooks know this scenario, you are engrossed in your favourite cookery program and you are inspired to recreate one of the dishes you have seen your food hero chef make. The next day you go to your larder and try to assemble the ingredients in the recipe only to find (sod’s law)you are missing most of…
The Perfect Family Friendly Summer Staycations in Ireland
– Fill Your Heart With Ireland
While it can be tempting to plan epic summer trips for the family, there’s something rather lovely about a staycation in Ireland. Brief trips within Ireland can get you and your family far away from the stress of the day-to-day without the stress of airports and flights. We’ve put together a list of family friendly resorts to visit this summer.…
The Best Food Shopping Experiences in Dublin
News
We Dubliners have come a long way when it comes to the weekly grocery dash. Gone are the days when Superquinn was considered the height of sophistication, although I am forever grateful to Supervalu for keeping the much loved Superquinn Sausage on the shelves. These days, Dublin is home to some of the most exciting food emporiums and picking up…
Pretty Edible – Your Guide to Edible Flowers
Features
Oh Instagram, how we love thee so. You gave us so many impossible things to aspire to, yet day by day we return to the shiny screen to torture ourselves with images of the picture perfect. Yes, our homemade concoctions may taste exquisite but translating that to an image is often easier said than done. For those among us who…
The Perfect Dinner Party Guide
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Let’s set the scenario you’ve invited some guests to dinner, maybe close friends, colleagues or family it doesn’t really matter, the end goal is giving your guests something really good to eat, sure isn’t that the aim of any decent host? Good food has no barriers and it brings friends, family and would be friends together. When people are gathered…
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Drinks
Ten Wines to Up your BBQ Game this Season
Drinks
This summer has had a very slow start but that won’t stop us from making the most out of a sunny day, which often includes enjoying food and drinks with friends outside. And while picnics and beer garden pints are both lovely, summer’s main al fresco occasion is the barbecue. And whether you’re planning or attending one, the right bottle…
Licence to Chill: Light Red Wines to Enjoy your Way this Summer
Drinks
There are several things you must never do to red wine: waste it and mix it with milk come to mind, but putting it in the fridge is definitively not on the list. Of course, by no means I’m suggesting you grab that big, tannic, aged Bordeaux you’ve been saving for a special occasion and serve it at Gin &…
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The Perfect Addition to the Street – Bart’s on South William Street Bar & Restaurant Review
Bars & Venues
The perfect blend. Bart’s is serving up the most delicious gourmet small plates while bringing South William Street another place to dance into the night. The sun is shining down upon the brightly coloured facade of Bart’s and I am called in by the 70’s disco soundtrack playing into the street. A small number of tables outside all full with…
A Celebration of Poitín and Irish Spirits – Bar 1661 Review
Bars & Venues
In 1661, poitín became illegal in Ireland. While the ban was lifted in 1997, the date was chosen to name what is set to be the “global flagship for Irish poitín”, as founder Dave Mulligan refers to Bar 1661, located on Green Street and dedicated to craft cocktails that exalt the original uisce beatha, as well as Irish whiskey, gin and other local…
The Zero Waste Café Making its Mark on Dun Laoghaire – INK Café Review
Restaurant Reviews
There are few places as welcoming as Dun Laoghaire on a sunny Sunday afternoon – a stroll through People’s Park markets, ambling down the pier with a Teddy’s ice cream cone in hand – a week of content to follow is practically guaranteed. With that said, the seaside suburb has struggled to step up to the plate restaurant-wise. All of…
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