Cookery school owner, author and TV chef Darina Allen has been appointed to safefood‘s new advisory board. Mrs. Allen, who runs Ballymaloe Cookery School in Shanagarry, Co Cork, joins eight other new board members on the 12 person board, including those from the catering, health promotion, agriculture and community sectors. Appointed by the North South Ministerial Council, the new board...
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Apprentice electrician and dedicated foodie Sean O'Tuama is on a mission to prise his followers out of the takeaway queue and into the kitchen. Check out his recipes and restaurant reviews at the funfreshfoodblog.blogspot.com.
With hints of gooseberry and passionfruit, the refreshingly zesty Little Beauty Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2009 is the wine of the month at L'Attitude. Pop into the cosy Union Quay bar after work to try it by the glass along with a few bites from the deli style menu.
SoHo Bar & Restaurant has teamed up with Triskel Christchurch to offer film buffs a full evening’s entertainment at one low price. Leave your car in the Q-Park multi-story car park on the Grand Parade, then cross the street to SoHo Restaurant (1st floor) for a relaxing dinner before popping next door to Triskel Christchurch to catch a movie... and all for the price of €25 per...
Celebrate the arrival of the weekend with post office drinks at Fionn Barras, Douglas Street, where they'll even deliver a fresh 12" pizza to your table for €10.
Ideal for those with a grá for the grape, anyone with an interest and passion for the world of wine and fine spirits and those in the hospitality industry, O'Donovan's Off Licence is holding two innovative wine courses this month. The WSET Level 1: Foundation Wine Course (one day) takes place on Saturday, February 25th 2012, 9am – 5pm (€195), while the WSET Level 2:...
Valentines Day is this Tuesday, February 14th; show the foodie in your life how much they mean to you with a deliciously thoughtful gift...
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Neven Maguire pulled his first ever pint the Kiln bar at Murphy's Brewery recently. The celebrity chef was in town to film his third TV series Home Chef, which will see him incorporate some the best of Irish produce into his recipes.
The latest Home Chef series will also see Neven visiting the people and companies behind some of Ireland’s most popular food brands including, Myrtle...
Aldi’s Valentine Bakeware is available in a choice of two designs, a silicone heart muffin mould and a silicone heart cake mould: a must for adding the personal touch to your Valentine’s Day baking. €4.49, Aldi.
If you've promised yourself you'll try a new experience or two this year, Brennan's Cookshop is offering a delicious opportunity to get started. Van Hayes will host a Vietnamese Cuisine Demo at the Oliver Plunkett St. foodie haven on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 at 6.45pm. The intensive two-hour class will teach you all you need to know to begin producing light, fresh and invigorating...
The foodie Twitterato have organised a Munster Food Tweet-Up for March 4th. The event will take place at Springfort Hall, Mallow, where guests will be treated to a nine course tasting menu with wine at €75 per ticket. Discount accommodation is also available for those who wish to savour the wine choice - add a room for just €25 per person. For more information, follow #...
Amandine Confectionery have introduced a Belgian Chocolate Gateaux and Bailey's Cupcakes to their range for spring. Make someone's day by popping in announced carrying a heaving box of heavenly treats. Stock up at the Mahon Point counter...
The Bodega will run a special Valentines Menu alongside their full a la carte offering from Friday, February 10th to Saturday, February 18th inclusive. Two courses (choose from rib-eye steak in a Murphy's marinade, corn fed chicken stuffed with ricotta and linguini with m ussels and tiger prawns) start at €19.50 per person with a three course meal for €24.50pp and diners will also be...
The US TV show 'Man Versus Food' sees host Adam Richman travel the US, competing in America’s most compelling eating challenges, but one Cork restaurant has created a belly-busting food challenge of its very own: Ireland's biggest breakfast! The Godfather, available exclusively at Tony's Bistro, 69 North Main St., is a €29.95 spread of Full Irish delicacies available free of charge...
Grab a bottle of wine and and a good friend and take a pair of high stools in Café Gusto's cosy Washington St. outlet. As well as tasty bruschettas, cured meats, dips and delicious vegetarian dishes, they also have a fine selection of salads and hot dishes such as Moroccan lamb tagine and albondigas (meatballs). Corkage €4. Call 021 425 4446.
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