![Château Capitoul's villas have views over the vines towards the Pyrenees. Château Capitoul's villas have views over the vines towards the Pyrenees.](/polopoly_fs/1.4874820.1652455066!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- December 25, 2022, 00:00
Château Capitoul is a stunning hotel and spa with 44 luxury self-catering villas
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- Food & Drink
- June 5, 2022, 06:00
Food File: Nobleza del Sur Spanish olive oil in Dublin, and Folláin preserves put together a gift box of six relishes and chutneys
![Nicola and Josef Zammit at their restaurant TwoCooks at The Pot, formerly The Lobster Pot in Carne, Co Wexford. Nicola and Josef Zammit at their restaurant TwoCooks at The Pot, formerly The Lobster Pot in Carne, Co Wexford.](/polopoly_fs/1.4881996.1652885604!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- May 29, 2022, 06:00
Food File: New seafood restaurant in Carne and A Taste of Spain celebrates its first anniversary on Dublin’s Camden Street
![Richard Corrigan at Virginia Park Lodge in Co Cavan. He bought the 18th-century hunting estate in 2014, back when it was The Park Hotel. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Richard Corrigan at Virginia Park Lodge in Co Cavan. He bought the 18th-century hunting estate in 2014, back when it was The Park Hotel. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4886103.1653318968!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- May 28, 2022, 06:00
The charming, eloquent giant of the London restaurant scene is back in Ireland and planning to open a new place in Dublin
![Sarah Kelly and Michael Madden and their daughter, Jessica, of the Village Butcher in Ranelagh. Photograph: Killian Broderick Sarah Kelly and Michael Madden and their daughter, Jessica, of the Village Butcher in Ranelagh. Photograph: Killian Broderick](/polopoly_fs/1.4876690.1652358444!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- May 22, 2022, 06:00
Food File: Get ready to barbecue, butcher style, big chance for small producers and a gastronomy symposium
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- Food & Drink
- May 15, 2022, 06:00
Food File: Sole opens seven days; Airfield's social enterprise market; Micil wins top award; and stress-free home cooking
![Staff at Bhonn Space, Blackrock Market, Blackrock, Co Dublin: (from left) Damien Grey, Ailish O’Neill, Niall O’Connor, Jozef Radacovsky and Louise Creane. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Staff at Bhonn Space, Blackrock Market, Blackrock, Co Dublin: (from left) Damien Grey, Ailish O’Neill, Niall O’Connor, Jozef Radacovsky and Louise Creane. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4868154.1651761857!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- May 7, 2022, 06:00
Liath chef Damien Grey has helped staff to open their own place at the market, which will eventually become a restaurant
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- Food & Drink
- May 1, 2022, 06:00
Food File: One Hundred Degrees in Co Wexford; Monaghan gin; and NZ wines
![Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney with Frank Hederman of Belvelly Smokehouse from Cobh, Co Cork, which is celebrating 40 years in business. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney with Frank Hederman of Belvelly Smokehouse from Cobh, Co Cork, which is celebrating 40 years in business.](/polopoly_fs/1.4853582.1650017171!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- April 24, 2022, 06:00
Prize for a Cobh smokehouse, cookbook success, and when coffee becomes like a fine wine
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- Food & Drink
- April 17, 2022, 06:00
Food File: Nico Reynolds brings Caribbean food with Latin influence to new show on RTÉ
![Top restaurant Allta’s ‘satellite space’ was served with a closure order for breaches of food safety legislation. Photograph: Al Higgins Top restaurant Allta’s ‘satellite space’ was served with a closure order for breaches of food safety legislation. Photograph: Al Higgins](/polopoly_fs/1.4850926.1649774238!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- April 12, 2022, 16:00
Food Safety Authority served closure orders on the premises, one of which has reopened
![Kerry woman, Roisin O'Connor has been appointed head chef at the Cliff House hotel in Ardmore, becoming the only woman chef in Ireland currently in charge of a kitchen with a Michelin star. Photograph: Patrick Browne Kerry woman, Roisin O'Connor has been appointed head chef at the Cliff House hotel in Ardmore, becoming the only woman chef in Ireland currently in charge of a kitchen with a Michelin star. Photograph: Patrick Browne](/polopoly_fs/1.4847268.1649343630!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- April 9, 2022, 06:00
In a profession dominated by men, Róisín O'Connor and Alexandra Raitaneva are breaking boundaries
![A roast leg is one of my favourite dinner party dishes. Photograph: iStock A roast leg is one of my favourite dinner party dishes. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4839304.1648562895!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- April 9, 2022, 06:00
When it comes to gamey perfection, don’t overcook the meat. Instead, think pink
![It seems to be at the discretion of restaurateurs to decide whether or not to serve celebration cakes brought in by diners. It seems to be at the discretion of restaurateurs to decide whether or not to serve celebration cakes brought in by diners.](/polopoly_fs/1.4847369.1649348149!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- April 8, 2022, 08:10
Many restaurants now charge a fee for serving celebration cakes provided by guests
![Hazel Mountain Chocolate Wild Atlantic Way Easter egg Hazel Mountain Chocolate Wild Atlantic Way Easter egg](/polopoly_fs/1.4836143.1648221228!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- April 2, 2022, 06:00
Food File: From hand-made artisan delights to Lindt’s 1kg bumper bunnies
![The Crispy McFillet’s ‘sourdough-style’ bun is a hint of its fancy notions. The Crispy McFillet’s ‘sourdough-style’ bun is a hint of its fancy notions.](/polopoly_fs/1.4841995.1648824642!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- April 1, 2022, 11:26
We test the ‘McPosh’, which went on trial on Wednesday in a number of Cork restaurants
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- Food & Drink
- March 29, 2022, 13:00
Easy, sweet and savoury scones made in minutes with store cupboard ingredients
![Saltwater Grocery in Terenure Saltwater Grocery in Terenure](/polopoly_fs/1.4833127.1647947213!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- March 27, 2022, 06:00
Food File: Saltwater Grocery’s new tasting menu; dipping dishes; and a Bushmills twist
![Chefs John Kelly, right, and Aidan McGrath at Mount Juliet Estate Chefs John Kelly, right, and Aidan McGrath at Mount Juliet Estate](/polopoly_fs/1.4826605.1647272911!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- March 20, 2022, 06:00
Two chefs, one tasting menu, as country pub visits manor house hotel
![How do you like your crisp sandwich? Readers share their insights How do you like your crisp sandwich? Readers share their insights](/polopoly_fs/1.4828496.1647434247!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- March 16, 2022, 12:45
Readers share their recipes for lamb stew, colcannon like caramel, and upmarket coddle
![Chicken stuffed with butter, garlic and herbs. Photograph: Eric Luke Chicken stuffed with butter, garlic and herbs. Photograph: Eric Luke](/polopoly_fs/1.4822654.1646845606!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- March 10, 2022, 06:00
Classic family-favourite chicken dish gets a makeover for a good cause
![Eoin Cluskey and the Bread 41 bakers, winners at the Irish Food Writers’ Guild food awards 2022. Photographs: Paul Sherwood. Eoin Cluskey and the Bread 41 bakers, winners at the Irish Food Writers’ Guild food awards 2022. Photographs: Paul Sherwood.](/polopoly_fs/1.4820676.1646674356!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- March 8, 2022, 08:30
Members of the Irish Food Writers’ Guild vote for the winners of their 2022 awards
![Limerick-born Niamh Larkin, executive pastry chef at 45 Park Lane, is one of five new entries to the Murphia List of Irish hospitality professionals in London. Limerick-born Niamh Larkin, executive pastry chef at 45 Park Lane, is one of five new entries to the Murphia List of Irish hospitality professionals in London.](/polopoly_fs/1.4820371.1646652043!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- March 7, 2022, 11:30
Five new additions to the who’s who of the London-Irish food and drink scene
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- Food & Drink
- March 5, 2022, 06:00
We name 50 women who make Ireland’s food business the vibrant sector it is today
![Is this how you will be eating your pancakes today? Photograph: iStock Is this how you will be eating your pancakes today? Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4183537.1582566917!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- March 1, 2022, 06:00
Top tips for perfect pancakes every time, with sweet and savoury toppings and fillings
![Ruairi and Niamh Dooley, co-founders of BiaSol Ruairi and Niamh Dooley, co-founders of BiaSol](/polopoly_fs/1.4806140.1645194559!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- February 26, 2022, 06:00
Food File: Siblings create zero waste nutrional supplement from spent grains
![Chapter One: the inspectors praised the Dublin restaurant’s ‘sophisticated, confidently delivered dishes’ Chapter One: the inspectors praised the Dublin restaurant’s ‘sophisticated, confidently delivered dishes’](/polopoly_fs/1.4804060.1645017591!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- February 16, 2022, 10:08
Bastible and Glovers Alley in Dublin both promoted to one-star restaurants in new edition of the guide
![The open kitchen at Carton House where chefs Mark Moriarty and Derek Kelly will cook a six-course menu The open kitchen at Carton House where chefs Mark Moriarty and Derek Kelly will cook a six-course menu](/polopoly_fs/1.4793897.1643991687!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- February 13, 2022, 06:00
Food news: Camile Thai's nutty new dish, love-themed cocktails, cookbook with a difference and free grow-it kits for schools
![Table Forty One, Gorey, Co Wexford. Photograph: Patrick Browne Table Forty One, Gorey, Co Wexford. Photograph: Patrick Browne](/polopoly_fs/1.4799611.1644589231!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- February 11, 2022, 00:00
Three Irish restaurants have been accorded Bib Gourmand status for the first time
![A Chinese night market will take place at Asia Market in Ballymount, Dublin 12 on February 3rd A Chinese night market will take place at Asia Market in Ballymount, Dublin 12 on February 3rd](/polopoly_fs/1.4789923.1643641797!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- January 31, 2022, 15:13
A packed schedule of social and cultural events will herald the year of the tiger
![If you’ve ever wedged another bag of peas into a crammed freezer, and wondered just how much is too much, don’t worry. Photograph: Getty If you’ve ever wedged another bag of peas into a crammed freezer, and wondered just how much is too much, don’t worry. Photograph: Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4785372.1643117100!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- January 31, 2022, 06:00
What freezer should you buy? How full should it be? And what freezes well and badly?
![To help you celebrate the day that’s in it, the K Club will host a six-course Champagne dinner with Laurent-Perrier To help you celebrate the day that’s in it, the K Club will host a six-course Champagne dinner with Laurent-Perrier](/polopoly_fs/1.4785292.1643107673!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- January 29, 2022, 06:00
Food File: St Valentine’s Day at the K Club, hearts that melt and cooking for menopause
![Mama Yo’s expansive dining room will seat 154 diners. Mama Yo’s expansive dining room will seat 154 diners.](/polopoly_fs/1.4786398.1643218484!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- January 27, 2022, 06:00
Mama Yo is the latest dining venue from the group and its first new launch in a year
![Raise a glass on National Irish Coffee Day. Raise a glass on National Irish Coffee Day.](/polopoly_fs/1.4784700.1643047101!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- January 25, 2022, 06:00
The glass, cream and coffee are important, but it’s the pouring that really matters
![Adrian Martin will open Wildflower on Richmond Street South in Dublin 2 on February 2nd. Photographs: Alan Betson Adrian Martin will open Wildflower on Richmond Street South in Dublin 2 on February 2nd. Photographs: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4782492.1642782097!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- January 24, 2022, 13:52
TV chef Adrian Martin brings his London restaurant, Wildflower, to Dublin
![Conor Sweeny of the Leamhain ice-cream company. He made more than 250 litres of his new non-dairy ice-cream selection before he was happy with the result. Photograph: Kirsty Lyons Conor Sweeny of the Leamhain ice-cream company. He made more than 250 litres of his new non-dairy ice-cream selection before he was happy with the result. Photograph: Kirsty Lyons](/polopoly_fs/1.4778446.1642417090!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- January 23, 2022, 06:00
Food File: Vegan ice-cream sandwiches and a survey to foster positivity in work kitchens
![Irish and international chefs and media personalities have signed up to create monthly specials for the Cluck Burger Club. Photograph: iStock Irish and international chefs and media personalities have signed up to create monthly specials for the Cluck Burger Club. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4773911.1641914665!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- January 16, 2022, 06:00
Food File: Elsewhere Cadbury has organised a very special Easter egg hunt
![Paul Flynn’s simple vegetable curry can be on the table in 25 minutes. Paul Flynn’s simple vegetable curry can be on the table in 25 minutes.](/polopoly_fs/1.4774706.1641999592!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- January 13, 2022, 06:00
Simple, tasty meals packed full of good things to bring comfort and warmth
![Chef and restaurateur Gaz Smith is to open a third restaurant, Michael’s Blackrock, in the south Co Dublin village. Photograph: Tom Honan Chef and restaurateur Gaz Smith is to open a third restaurant, Michael’s Blackrock, in the south Co Dublin village. Photograph: Tom Honan](/polopoly_fs/1.4761268.1640103713!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- December 22, 2021, 06:02
Planning sought for all-weather terrace for new restaurant in Clodagh’s Kitchen premises
![Cheeseboard accompaniments can include chutney, honey, nuts and berries. Photograph: iStock Cheeseboard accompaniments can include chutney, honey, nuts and berries. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4752214.1639150785!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- December 21, 2021, 06:00
Expert tips on what cheese to choose, how to store it and what to serve with it
![Paul Flynn's parsnip, sesame and red onion cake with minted cranberry yoghurt. Paul Flynn's parsnip, sesame and red onion cake with minted cranberry yoghurt.](/polopoly_fs/1.4757984.1639747381!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- December 20, 2021, 08:30
Showstopper savoury cakes, tartes Tatin, nut loaf and a Chinese favourite reimagined
![Christmas turkey, carved at the table. Photograph: iStock Christmas turkey, carved at the table. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.3735549.1545143846!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- December 20, 2021, 06:10
Christmas dinner part I: Advice and recipes from Paul Flynn, Neven Maguire and Darina Allen
![Lolo’s Picklery produce. Photograph: Eva Blake Photography Lolo’s Picklery produce. Photograph: Eva Blake Photography](/polopoly_fs/1.4754184.1639409750!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- December 19, 2021, 06:00
Food File: Julien Comte’s new Blackrock cheese bar; Champagne in the G; top Irish basil and tannery treats
![Christmas party food from Marks & Spencer, SuperValu, Dunnes Stores, Tesco, Aldi and Lidl Christmas party food from Marks & Spencer, SuperValu, Dunnes Stores, Tesco, Aldi and Lidl](/polopoly_fs/1.4755212.1639515329!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- December 15, 2021, 06:05
Party snacks galore from Marks & Spencer, SuperValu, Dunnes, Tesco, Aldi and Lidl
![First Look: Luna, next to Drury Street car park in central Dublin. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw First Look: Luna, next to Drury Street car park in central Dublin. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4745907.1638538726!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- December 3, 2021, 13:43
L’Gueuleton owner Declan O’Regan takes over and brings in head chef Ben Dineen
![Cancelled bookings: ‘We have lost at least 800 covers,” says Joe Donnelly of Rascals Cancelled bookings: ‘We have lost at least 800 covers,” says Joe Donnelly of Rascals](/polopoly_fs/1.4745789.1638528985!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- December 3, 2021, 11:00
Restaurateurs and hoteliers are losing customers at what should be their busiest time
![Six by Nico: chefs David Boath and Erin Sweeney at Dublin’s newest restaurant, which opens today on Molesworth Street. Photographs: Tom Honan Six by Nico: chefs David Boath and Erin Sweeney at Dublin’s newest restaurant, which opens today on Molesworth Street. Photographs: Tom Honan](/polopoly_fs/1.4742919.1638283308!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- November 30, 2021, 14:57
Nico Simeone’s Glasgow-based chain serves a competitively priced six-course tasting menu
![Judging underway to find The K Club’s amateur wine enthusiast 2022. Judging underway to find The K Club’s amateur wine enthusiast 2022.](/polopoly_fs/1.4737284.1637751393!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- November 24, 2021, 12:01
The prize worth €10k includes a trip to Bordeaux, tastings, and a food and wine masterclass
![Chef and TV presenter Mark Moriarty cooked with Michelin starred chef Ahmet Dede for a Food Month at The Irish Times reader event. Pictured (left to right) Roisin Ingle, Ahmet Dede, Mark Moriarty, Marie Claire Digby and Michael Thornton. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Chef and TV presenter Mark Moriarty cooked with Michelin starred chef Ahmet Dede for a Food Month at The Irish Times reader event. Pictured (left to right) Roisin Ingle, Ahmet Dede, Mark Moriarty, Marie Claire Digby and Michael Thornton. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4735679.1637603697!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- November 23, 2021, 06:00
Guests enjoy six-course menus and meet the chefs, but it doesn’t end well for the pot washer
![Clear out your fridge before you go shopping and you’ll shop better and spend less money because you’ll know what you actually need. Clear out your fridge before you go shopping and you’ll shop better and spend less money because you’ll know what you actually need.](/polopoly_fs/1.4730141.1637062673!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- November 18, 2021, 06:01
Fridge restocking videos are going viral. Here’s why
![Panettone stuffed with Cream Of The Crop gelato. Photograph: Kamyla Abreu Panettone stuffed with Cream Of The Crop gelato. Photograph: Kamyla Abreu](/polopoly_fs/1.4720726.1636131947!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- November 14, 2021, 06:00
Food File: Susan Jane White’s tasty online classes plus reasons to join The Dessert Club
![The 80-seat restaurant upstairs in Lennan’s Yard. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw The 80-seat restaurant upstairs in Lennan’s Yard. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4726857.1636721924!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- November 12, 2021, 13:15
Lennan’s Yard will offer several eating and drinking options, indoors and outdoors
![Chef Kevin Burke in Library St, the former Allta restaurant in Dublin 2. Photograph: Naoise Culhane Chef Kevin Burke in Library St, the former Allta restaurant in Dublin 2. Photograph: Naoise Culhane](/polopoly_fs/1.4725940.1636644227!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- November 11, 2021, 15:30
The former Allta chef has taken over its old premises, with a focus on sharing plates
![Gaz Smith: ‘It was such a relief to sell that first 1,000; it was a massive leap of faith for people to buy a book that they haven’t seen.’ Photograph: Katie Quinn Gaz Smith: ‘It was such a relief to sell that first 1,000; it was a massive leap of faith for people to buy a book that they haven’t seen.’ Photograph: Katie Quinn](/polopoly_fs/1.4705563.1634723170!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- November 11, 2021, 06:16
Publishing And for Mains..., his first cookbook, co-authored with butcher Rick Higgins, was a huge gamble for the Dublin restaurat(...)
![The Chipper: Six by Nico’s fine-dining take on chip-shop classics The Chipper: Six by Nico’s fine-dining take on chip-shop classics](/polopoly_fs/1.4717136.1635864487!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- November 2, 2021, 14:53
Six by Nico to open next door to The Ivy with six-course, €45 menu inspired by chef’s Scots-Italian heritage
![The K Club, in Straffan, Co Kildare, is inviting Irish Times readers to enter a competition to play a part in the hotel's wine team for 2022 The K Club, in Straffan, Co Kildare, is inviting Irish Times readers to enter a competition to play a part in the hotel's wine team for 2022](/polopoly_fs/1.4709359.1635084848!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- October 31, 2021, 06:00
Food Month: Be the K Club’s amateur wine connoisseur, or stay and dine at Cliff hotels and restaurants for four nights
![](/polopoly_fs/1.4713289.1635434655!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- October 29, 2021, 06:02
Ninth year of initiative that puts food in the spotlight and invites readers to participate in real and virtual events and win exc(...)
![Ahmet Dede, from Michelin-starred restaurant Dede in Baltimore, and chef Mark Moriarty will be cooking together for Food Month at The Irish Times Ahmet Dede, from Michelin-starred restaurant Dede in Baltimore, and chef Mark Moriarty will be cooking together for Food Month at The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4704565.1634641350!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- October 23, 2021, 06:00
Our popular reader events and dinners have returned and run on select dates in November, bookings open now
![Kevin Burke in front of the former Allta restaurant in Dublin city centre which he will reopen as Library St., next month. Kevin Burke in front of the former Allta restaurant in Dublin city centre which he will reopen as Library St., next month.](/polopoly_fs/1.4704700.1634649577!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- October 19, 2021, 14:21
Kevin Burke will open Library St in November serving sharing plates of Irish seasonal food
![Christmas food from Marks & Spencer. Christmas food from Marks & Spencer.](/polopoly_fs/1.4703466.1634553286!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- October 19, 2021, 06:01
Irish stores will not offer web orders for festive food due to Brexit-related supply uncertainty
![Lismore Food Company has added 26 new artisan food products to its range. Lismore Food Company has added 26 new artisan food products to its range.](/polopoly_fs/1.4699426.1634225384!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- October 17, 2021, 06:00
Food File: Boyne Valley Honey has launched a wildflower honey via our Irish beekeepers and it's game on at Wilde
![Mickael Viljanen and Mark Moriarty. Photograph: Mark Boland Mickael Viljanen and Mark Moriarty. Photograph: Mark Boland](/polopoly_fs/1.4694005.1633619162!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Restaurant reviews
- October 16, 2021, 06:00
TV chef Mark Moriarty plans to open his own restaurant in Dublin but first there is a third series of Beyond The Menu
![Kian Louët Feisser of the Carlingford Oyster Company which is part of the Sea Louth Seafood Trail Kian Louët Feisser of the Carlingford Oyster Company which is part of the Sea Louth Seafood Trail](/polopoly_fs/1.4687662.1632995764!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- October 10, 2021, 06:00
Food File: Stanley Tucci releases memoir and tickets on sale for Dundrum symposium
![Jamie Oliver is sharing his love for cooking family meals with the publication of Together: Memorable Meals Made Easy, and its accompanying television series. Photograph: Paul Stuart Jamie Oliver is sharing his love for cooking family meals with the publication of Together: Memorable Meals Made Easy, and its accompanying television series. Photograph: Paul Stuart](/polopoly_fs/1.4687767.1633008294!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- October 2, 2021, 06:00
The celebrity chef on lockdown life and an addition to the family, plus three new recipes
![Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen: Donegal lobster at the Dublin restaurant, which is now in the Michelin Guide Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen: Donegal lobster at the Dublin restaurant, which is now in the Michelin Guide](/polopoly_fs/1.4686659.1632919386!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- September 29, 2021, 13:44
Eating-out guide includes monthly updates to website and app in advance of award ceremony
![The wine cellar at Fallon & Byrne is back open with a new look and a new menu The wine cellar at Fallon & Byrne is back open with a new look and a new menu](/polopoly_fs/1.4677032.1631894398!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- September 26, 2021, 06:00
Food File: Aldi’s newcomers hit shelves and Dalkey Food Company releases sorbet range
![The Great Taste Awards are judged by a panel of food critics, chefs, restaurateurs, retail buyers, cooks, producers, food writers, journalists and social media influencers. Photograph: Sam Pelly The Great Taste Awards are judged by a panel of food critics, chefs, restaurateurs, retail buyers, cooks, producers, food writers, journalists and social media influencers. Photograph: Sam Pelly](/polopoly_fs/1.4679818.1632227655!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- September 21, 2021, 13:35
Coffee companies dominate, with four earning prestigious three-star status
![Paul Flynn’s easy paella. Photograph: Harry Weir Photography Paul Flynn’s easy paella. Photograph: Harry Weir Photography](/polopoly_fs/1.4678794.1632143683!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- September 20, 2021, 14:20
Irish chef reaches final of international paella competition
![John Relihan (centre) with Pat Conway (left) and Jim O’Brien John Relihan (centre) with Pat Conway (left) and Jim O’Brien](/polopoly_fs/1.4670575.1631696705!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- September 19, 2021, 06:00
Food File: Get charitable with Shines Seafood, and practise your Spanish and gluten-free skills
![Restaurant of the Year, Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen. Restaurant of the Year, Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen.](/polopoly_fs/1.4673991.1631638991!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- September 15, 2021, 06:03
‘A love letter to Irish food and hospitality’: 29 awards to people and businesses across the country
![Caitlin Merrigan, winner of last year’s Kenwood Young Baker title. Caitlin Merrigan, winner of last year’s Kenwood Young Baker title.](/polopoly_fs/1.4664314.1630681025!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- September 12, 2021, 06:00
Food File: Win a trip to Spain, change career and become a butcher, and the secret to delicious salad dressings
![There are 32 ingredients in this All-Ireland sandwich, one from every county. There are 32 ingredients in this All-Ireland sandwich, one from every county.](/polopoly_fs/1.4666404.1630944758!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- September 7, 2021, 06:00
The gargantuan sandwich has 3 types of bread, 5 meats, 3 fish products and 4 cheeses
![‘Rosie’s speciality is stirring batter when we make brownies or banana bread. Well, if I’m honest, her real speciality is licking the bowl.’ Photograph: iStock ‘Rosie’s speciality is stirring batter when we make brownies or banana bread. Well, if I’m honest, her real speciality is licking the bowl.’ Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4654187.1629730330!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- September 5, 2021, 06:00
Russ Parsons: With Rosie (3) it’s all about having fun in the kitchen, skills can come later
![Taste of Dublin 2021: Kwanghi Chan with his clay-pot-rice-inspired chicken dish. Photograph: Allen Kiely Taste of Dublin 2021: Kwanghi Chan with his clay-pot-rice-inspired chicken dish. Photograph: Allen Kiely](/polopoly_fs/1.4662238.1630510674!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- September 1, 2021, 16:38
The food festival has returned to take over Iveagh Gardens, but with a reduced capacity
![Chefs Conor Spacey and Erica Drum are hosting a zero-waste supper club in Dún Laoghaire Chefs Conor Spacey and Erica Drum are hosting a zero-waste supper club in Dún Laoghaire](/polopoly_fs/1.4651180.1629387346!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- August 29, 2021, 06:00
Food File: Chefs uncovering the mystery of sustainable cooking at Ink Cafe
![Vaughan’s on the Prom in Lahinch, Co Clare. Photograph: Paul Sherwood Vaughan’s on the Prom in Lahinch, Co Clare. Photograph: Paul Sherwood](/polopoly_fs/1.4649366.1629211220!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- August 22, 2021, 06:00
Vaughan’s on the Prom is the latest gem in the crown of an expanding family business
![Triggerfish Cookshop owner Bob Toal with a Skagerrak teak end-grain cutting board. Photograph: Tom Honan Triggerfish Cookshop owner Bob Toal with a Skagerrak teak end-grain cutting board. Photograph: Tom Honan](/polopoly_fs/1.4646425.1628867852!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- August 22, 2021, 06:00
Food File: Teak chopping boards; Circa’s wine dinner; artisan Irish hampers; and McCormacks' fresh new look
![Chef Pat Lalor bought a Gozney Roccbox outdoor pizza oven during the first lockdown and has now, with his partner Debbie Gartland, turned it into a business, Pat’s Pizza Kitchen. Photograph: Alan Betson Chef Pat Lalor bought a Gozney Roccbox outdoor pizza oven during the first lockdown and has now, with his partner Debbie Gartland, turned it into a business, Pat’s Pizza Kitchen. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4646388.1628867047!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- August 21, 2021, 06:00
Should you buy a pizza oven, fancy coffee machine, knife set or Thermomix?
![Sarah Richards and Conor Naughton of Seagull Bakery. Photograph: Patrick Browne Sarah Richards and Conor Naughton of Seagull Bakery. Photograph: Patrick Browne](/polopoly_fs/1.4640673.1628257150!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- August 15, 2021, 06:00
Food File: The Seagull lands in Dunmore East as the search for the best toastie begins
![Chef Danni Barry. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Chef Danni Barry. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4646121.1628835665!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- August 15, 2021, 06:00
Michelin-starred chef Danni Barry on the Wicklow Escape and life after her husband
![Outdoor dining at the revamped House Dublin on Leeson Street in Dublin 2. Photographs: Tom Honan for The Irish Times. Outdoor dining at the revamped House Dublin on Leeson Street in Dublin 2. Photographs: Tom Honan for The Irish Times.](/polopoly_fs/1.4644864.1628698188!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- August 12, 2021, 06:00
First Look: House looks to the outdoors in response to new direction for hospitality
![An Angus beef burger from Flipside in Sligo, winner of the Best Burger in Ireland 2021 award. An Angus beef burger from Flipside in Sligo, winner of the Best Burger in Ireland 2021 award.](/polopoly_fs/1.4644667.1628685782!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- August 11, 2021, 13:50
Two-for-one burgers available tomorrow – National Burger Day – at more than 500 outlets
![Chef Aoife Barker is making picnic baskets with a weekly changing menu. Photograph: Dara Mac Dómhnaill/The Irish Times Chef Aoife Barker is making picnic baskets with a weekly changing menu. Photograph: Dara Mac Dómhnaill/The Irish Times](/polopoly_fs/1.4628701.1627049223!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- August 1, 2021, 06:00
Food File: Maldon sea salt, Butler’s Pantry cakes delivered and Stillgarden Distillery Academy
![Mae: Grainne O'Keefe at her new restaurant above the French Paradox, on Shelbourne Road in Dublin 4. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Mae: Grainne O'Keefe at her new restaurant above the French Paradox, on Shelbourne Road in Dublin 4. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4633926.1627567362!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- July 30, 2021, 06:00
The former head chef at Clanbrassil House has opened her own establishment, Mae
![Grá Chocolates handmade in Galway by Gráinne Mullins Grá Chocolates handmade in Galway by Gráinne Mullins](/polopoly_fs/1.4622368.1626442628!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- July 25, 2021, 06:00
Food File: First birthday for Grá Chocolates; Taste of Dublin is back; Keogh's release new Crispy Bits; and Ballyseedy Cafe in Ker(...)
![Turn the heat down with a bowl of delicious home made ice cream. Photograph: iStock Turn the heat down with a bowl of delicious home made ice cream. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4628538.1627034284!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- July 23, 2021, 11:30
Hot-weekend treats from the freezer that don't require an ice-cream maker
![Recommended by Irish Times readers: Urban Brewing Recommended by Irish Times readers: Urban Brewing](/polopoly_fs/1.4627987.1626975144!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- July 23, 2021, 06:10
Responses flooded in when we asked where you had enjoyed dining out. This is a selection
![Rozzers Restaurant, named after the owners, the Rosney family, has been voted Ireland’s best fine dining restaurant. Rozzers Restaurant, named after the owners, the Rosney family, has been voted Ireland’s best fine dining restaurant.](/polopoly_fs/1.4625973.1626798142!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- July 21, 2021, 06:00
Restaurants in Kerry and Cork dominate Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice awards 2021
![Hobknob eating at Amy Austin in Dublin 2. asdfas](/polopoly_fs/1.4620723.1626426472!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- July 15, 2021, 06:00
Where water bowls, treats, even doggy menus are offered to four-legged guests
![](/polopoly_fs/1.4607779.1625056129!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- July 4, 2021, 06:00
Former Aimsir chef Tom Downes and partner Stina Hjalmarsson become full-time gardeners
![Beth O’Brien and her Wednesday doughnuts at the Sea Hare Beth O’Brien and her Wednesday doughnuts at the Sea Hare](/polopoly_fs/1.4597217.1624029304!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- June 27, 2021, 06:00
Food File: Beth O’Brien’s Wednesday doughnut specials will be worth a detour
![Brian Treacy, Deilson Cerqueira, Josh Leahy, Tanja Masic, Eszter Thomka, Peter McGettigan, Fabio Ribeiro, Sam Williamson and Thiago T Lopes of Bartenders Collective. Photograph: Kamyla Abreu Brian Treacy, Deilson Cerqueira, Josh Leahy, Tanja Masic, Eszter Thomka, Peter McGettigan, Fabio Ribeiro, Sam Williamson and Thiago T Lopes of Bartenders Collective. Photograph: Kamyla Abreu](/polopoly_fs/1.4590928.1623427776!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- June 20, 2021, 06:00
Food File: Trade Secrets of the bar world, outdoor dining gets a revamp and peanut butter goes spicy
![There is strong demand for staff as businesses reopen. Photograph: iStock There is strong demand for staff as businesses reopen. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4597002.1624006068!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- June 19, 2021, 06:00
Employers are struggling to find experienced staff as bars, restaurants and hotels reopen
![The location of Allta’s summer house dining experience on the grounds of Slane Castle in Co Meath The location of Allta’s summer house dining experience on the grounds of Slane Castle in Co Meath](/polopoly_fs/1.4596448.1623945982!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Food & Drink
- June 18, 2021, 06:03
Allta Summer House will serve a €95 no-choice menu in a tent structure overlooking the Boyne