Drop Dead Twice, the Francis Street venue which recently introduced the BYOC (Bring Your Own Cocktail) concept to Dublin, are about to up their game with the launch of their Drop Dead Brunch this November. Although they threw open their doors just 2 weeks ago, Drop Dead Twice is fast becoming the hottest ticket in...
The Zombie Apocalyse has reached Dublin, and it’s terrifyingly tasty. The Exchequer D2 and Wine Bar have created a cocktail that could even tempt the undead away from feasting on “braaains” this Halloween. Available for a limited time only, “The Zombie Apocalyse” includes a 4 rum blend, maraschino liqueur, absinthe...
By Charlotte Okonji Yesterday morning, celebrity chef and star of Lords and Ladles Catherine Fulvio made a special appearance at the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) HQ to launch a new initiative to encourage business to get to grips with MenuCal. A free online tool, MenuCal was designed to assist food...
Dublin 2 has a new cultural epicentre, where theatre, dining and entertainment will be presented in a uniquely Irish, but stereotype-free style. Located on South Anne Street, on the site of the legendary McGonagles, Magistorium is a theatre, restaurant, bar and entertainment venue, which promises to offer patrons a...
To celebrate the 100th birthday of Roald Dahl, Platform 61 will be hosting a brunch in honour of the Welsh born author, in the intimate surroundings of one of Dublin’s best kept secrets. Saturday 5th of November will see the South William street restaurant mark the famed author’s birthday with a brunch inspired by...
By Charlotte Okonji. Garry Hughes, head chef at Dublin’s iconic Shelbourne Hotel sat down with MenuPages to discuss food fads, the importance of family time, and why simplicity is the key to success. How you were first introduced to the world of gastronomy? As a young child I spent a lot of time with my Granny. She...
Shiver me timbers! Rathmines newest tavern, The Bowery, is about to drop anchor, and promises enough live music and craft rum to satisfy even the saltiest of seadogs. The Bowery, formerly known as Toast, will be lowering the gangplank this October bank holiday weekend to welcome landlubbers and buccaneers alike. Two...
Having a typical “Wish I’d stayed in bed” Monday? Well that could all be about to change…. Today, Monday 10th October, sees the return of the Irish Cocktail Festival, and for the first time ever, lovers of mixed drinks living outside of Dublin will be able to join in, with distilleries, bars and restaurants across...
By Charlotte Okonji Today, 10th of October, is National Angel Food Cake Day. This particular sweet treat, which is more of a Stateside staple than an old Irish favourite, is so-called because being made without butter means it has a light and fluffy texture, said to be reminiscent of the “food of the angels”....
By Charlotte Okonji. Orla Walsh, resident dietician on RTE’s What Are You Eating? sat down with MenuPages to discuss healthy lifestyle changes, fad diets, and how Ireland can avoid becoming the fat man of Europe. What first stirred your interest in health and nutrition? In school I loved studying the sciences. My...
