By Charlotte Okonji Last Wednesday, 28th of September, saw Guinness’s Open Gate Brewery throw open its doors to announce a 2-day celebration in honour of Oktoberfest. I was lucky enough to be there to get taste of what’s on offer. Located on Thomas Street, the Open Gate Brewery opened last year to rave reviews,...
Discover that there’s more to the Burren than just rocks and school trips at the 2016 Burren Food Fayre. The October bank holiday weekend will see the 5th annual Burren Food Fayre, set against the stunning backdrop of the County Clare countryside, showcasing the culinary heritage of the region. Long renowned for its...
Bóbó’s Burgers Restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast, lunch or to start or finish your night out! All their mouth-watering burgers are 7oz patties made from top quality 100% prime young heifer meat. Bóbó’s offers a wide range of craft beer and diners can take their pick from a fine selection of sides...
Have you been staring in confusion at the hordes of youngsters in Lederhosen who seem to have descended on our fair city in recent days? Before you put it down to the latest incarnation of the hipster, let me remind you that the greatest festival known to humanity, Oktoberfest, the organised worship of beer and...
Do you know your Disco from your Doo-Wop? How about your Rap from your Ragtime? Or do you think that Bluegrass is interchangeable with lemongrass? Either way, if you want to explore the musical peaks and valleys of the good ‘ol US of A, then Leeson Streets East Side Tavern is just the place to do that. Starting...
The Smithfield & Stoneybatter Food In the City Festival is back for another round of food and drink, street performances and great music in the heart of Dublin’s historic foodie district. The second annual Smithfield & Stoneybatter Food In the City Festival is set to take place on Friday 7th, Saturday 8th and Sunday...
The 23rd and 24th of October 2016 will see some of the biggest names in the gastronomic arena descend on Galway for a 2-day symposium on the future of food. Osteria Francescana’s Massimo Bottura Food On The Edge is a coming together of renowned international chefs, food leaders and lovers to discuss topics such as...
North of the border, Armagh is the only place to be from the 5th to the 9th of October when Northern Ireland’s only food and cider festival returns for its second year. Sound promising? Then read on…. Fun fact of the day: it takes approximately 9 kg of apples to make 5 litres of cider. Given the amount of cider...
Love Irish Food, the organisation established in 2009 to promote homegrown Irish produce, have just announced the launch of the 5th annual Love Irish Food Brand Development Awards. One lucky member brand stands to win the opportunity of a lifetime: €70,000 in advertising space, provided by Irish marketing giants,...
Sir Hans Sloane, the 17th century Irish answer to Willy Wonka. Without a doubt, Ireland is the undisputed champion of all things that are best served cold in a chilled glass, but did you know that the world has an Irish man to thank for God’s second best gift to man (and woman) kind? Yes, the Irish invented milk...
