The Group Executive Chef at Trigon Hotels (Metropole Hotel and Cork International Hotel), Alex Petit has outlined his top tips for reducing stress around cooking this year’s Christmas dinner. The French native said: “Christmas is a wonderful time of the year when family and friends are together. But that joy can sometimes be overshadowed by…
As sustainability and wellness become even more central to dining trends, Cork’s fishmongers are encouraging families around the region to embrace the many nutritional benefits of incorporating seafood into their Christmas and New Year festivities. Packed with nutrients offering a range of health benefits, fish can be a lighter alternative to the traditional holiday fare…
Zambrero, the Mexican-inspired, fresh food restaurant, is pleased to announce its newest store at Eastgate Business Park, Little Island, Cork, opening on Monday, 23rd September. Zambrero Little Island represents an exciting new addition to the lunch and dinner offering in the area, with a menu featuring a range of burritos, bowls and nachos with tasty…
The Taste of Kildare Festival of Food & Drink, brought to you by Into Kildare and supported by Ballymore and Kildare County Council’s Local Enterprise Office, is just days away! From September 20th to 22nd, Naas Racecourse in Co. Kildare will come alive with a vibrant celebration of food, drink, live entertainment, and family fun,…
The Guild of Fine Food has announced that Burren Smoked Irish Eel from the Burren Smokehouse in Co Clare is the recipient of 3 stars at this year’s Great Taste Awards. Nearly 3,500 companies from around the world entered Great Taste this year and each entry was meticulously blind tasted by the Guild’s expert judging panel of over 500 food…
Ireland’s own Little Pyg, based in Dublin’s iconic Powerscourt Townhouse, has once again made history on the global pizza stage. At the prestigious World Pizza Awards held last night, Sept 10th, in Naples (commonly referred to by foodies as ‘The Worlds’). Little Pyg was proudly named Ireland’s #1 Pizzeria and officially earned a spot last…
eir, Ireland’s leading telecommunications provider, is set to connect the Taste of Kildare Festival of Food & Drink and has been announced as the sponsor of the Talk Stage at this brilliant event which takes place from 20-22nd of September at Naas Racecourse. The Talk Stage, Powered by eir will be hosted by food writers, Dee Laffan and…
Cork on a Fork is a celebration of Cork’s unique food culture, offering a delicious blend of food, drink, and entertainment across the city’s streets, restaurants, and venues over 5 days. Expect pop up street dinners, chef collaborations, food trails, free cooking demos, unique dining events and lots of family fun. Organised by Cork City…
The highly anticipated Cork on a Fork Festival opened yesterday with an exciting lineup of events that celebrated the best of Cork’s food culture. From an early morning business breakfast to a long-table dinner on MacCurtain Street the festival’s first day was a resounding success, drawing crowds from across the city and beyond. The day…
Rare at The Blue Haven is set to welcome New Zealand’s award-winning winemaker Jules Taylor for an exclusive wine and food pairing experience on 29th August at 7 pm. Jules Taylor will travel to Ireland from New Zealand especially to curate a wine pairing experience to complement the 5-course tasting menu created by Executive…