Lacklustre response to Michelin awards coming to Dublin reflects wider State indifference to restaurant sector
Lack of joined-up agency thinking in relation to Michelin is symptomatic of wider State indifference to restaurant sector
Food Month
Twelve Irish restaurants where you’ll find particularly good value
Decent value can feel like a rare commodity these days, but these places prove it hasn’t disappeared
How does Irish wine consumption compare to other countries?
How to Drink Better: The biggest consumer of wine per capita in the world is Portugal
Is it okay to binge drink occasionally?
A doctor advises on how you can reduce the health risks of a night’s binge drinking
It’s whiskey season and John Wilson recommends these four bottles
Whether it’s a gift or not, these whiskeys will never fail to impress a taster
Mark Moriarty’s 15-minute desserts: few ingredients, impressive results
The further I get into my career, the more I realise that the best dishes often contain the fewest ingredients
At the top of the meat market: ‘It’s the most delicious beef I can get my hands on’
As chefs constantly chase something different to bring to the table, new ways of approaching beef are winning spots on their menus
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for red wine prunes with mascarpone ‘a la Etto’
Prunes with warm syrup – what could be more comforting on a chilly day?
Mark Moriarty’s 15-minute recipe for chocolate soufflé
Remember to make sure you don’t knock out too much air at the end stages
Christmas experiences and gift ideas to get you in the festive mood
A round-up of festive gift and entertainment ideas
Weekend recipe challenge: Can you replicate this competition-level pork dish?
Euro-Toques asked young chefs to create a dish using Winetavern Farm pork and Ballymakenny potatoes
John Wilson’s pick of wines to buy at O’Briens this month
Wines for the Weekend: These options all offer good value at the moment
Blessed are the Irish craft cider-makers: ‘Most Irish people don’t know what cider is’
The artisan cider market is growing, with clever innovation and hard work at its core. But consumers still have some learning to do
Ten Irish restaurants where you’ll have a great time with friends
From Kerry to Clare and Cork to Dublin, you’ll struggle to have a bad meal in these special spots
How to make your pasta and risotto taste like they were made by an Italian
Simple gestures make all the difference in a culinary tradition that is deeply local, rich and connected to the land
Irish restaurants to visit for special occasions: From Chapter One in Dublin to Lignum in Galway
When you’re treating yourself or others, do it properly in one of these very fine spots
Yamamori review: Restaurant that taught Dublin about sushi shows why it has thrived for 30 years
The menus here present an edible record of Dublin’s long education in Japanese food
Irish restaurants Comet and Beau added to Michelin Guide
Comet in Dublin and Beau in Belfast among newest listings in restaurant bible
Dessert challenge: Can you replicate this very fancy apple tart?
Elizabeth Dunphy from The Bishop’s Buttery at Cashel Palace is Euro-Toques Rising Pastry Chef of the Year
Five ways to get the kids into the kitchen this Christmas and make sure they enjoy it
Simple tips go a long way in helping everybody to enjoy the experience of mucking in
Is processed food bad for you?
The short answer is no. Some processed foods are harmful, some are not, but processing is often essential
A recipe for stew from Zimbabwe, filled with pride
Zola Sibanda has settled in Ireland but misses her hometown of Bulawayo
You don’t like tasting menus? Try these restaurants for a wider choice
You won’t find a tasting menu in any of these wonderful spots, just loads of options and plenty of clever flavours
Irish pubs around the world: ‘The most random was a cottage inside a Jakarta shopping centre’
Meet the Kerryman on a quest to visit every Irish pub outside Ireland: Colm Dalton already has 150 pubs in 50 countries under his belt
Great restaurants around Ireland for a casual bite
Eat well without even a hint of formality in these 11 brilliant places
Why are Americans drinking less wine and will the same thing happen here?
How to Drink Better: A recent Gallup poll found that 54% of Americans did not drink any wine in 2025
For the birds: alternative showstopper dishes for the Thanksgiving or Christmas table
Those among us who are looking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving might also like to take note of these excellent options
Mark Moriarty: If you’re seeking light, fragrant recipes, look away now
My focus today is on the beloved Irish staple of meat and potatoes, with restaurant tricks you can easily use at home
New chef at Castlemartyr’s Michelin-starred Terre: ‘My interest in cooking started on TV. Big fan of Saturday Kitchen’
As he settles into the Michelin-starred Terre, Lewis Barker talks Michelin ambitions, Irish food and the beauty of connections
Favourite picks from Dublin’s longstanding independent wine shops
We profile three of the capital’s growing band of independent wine outlets, with the owners each recommending a favourite bottle
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for roasted lamb rack with herb crumb and dauphinoise potato
Remember to allow the lamb to come to room temperature before you begin
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for perfect bangers and mash with onion and mustard gravy
Remember the mash can be reheated gently in the saucepan before serving
Christmas restaurant bookings: Here are some last-minute options for your festive get-together
Consider lunch or afternoon tea if dinner reservations prove elusive
Two good-value Tesco wines using familiar grapes
Wines for the Weekend: You’ll get both these bottles at lower prices with Tesco’s loyalty card
Hot school meals: Junior infants served same portions as those in sixth class
Tackling portion size to help reduce food waste generated by scheme, says Department of Health official
What is the portfolio diet and can it help lower your cholesterol?
The more heart-healthy, plant-based foods you can eat, the less room you’ll have in your ‘portfolio’ for foods that increase your LDL, or ‘bad’ cholesterol
Rei Momo review: This Brazilian restaurant was made for boisterous festive get-togethers
The skilled menu, including several must-orders, simply tastes of celebration
First look: Hoxton Hotel brings back Dublin’s Library Bar and a new iteration of Rí-Rá
The ‘Irish Hox’ offers Dubliners and tourists alike a chance to drink in a revamped old haunt and dance at the site of the fabled, now defunct, club
New study claims ultra-processed food increases risk of health issues, including obesity and depression
In Ireland, Britain and the US, more than half the average diet now consists of UPF
Ireland’s new fast casual food: 10 top dishes to grab and go
From Berlin-style kebabs to a new generation of fish and chips and salad bowls, our grab and go market is looking healthier than ever
Recipe challenge: Can you make potted crab like it comes from the Aran Islands?
Diarmuid Ó Mathúna is the founder of POTA Café in Baile na hAbhann in Connemara and this is his signature dish
How supper clubs are bringing people together: ‘We get a lot of guests who come alone. We really encourage it’
If you enjoy meeting people in a foodie setting but like leaving the organising and guest list to someone else, a ticketed event could be for you
First Look: Gloria Osteria, Dublin’s newest restaurant, steeped in opulent 1970s Italian style
The latest outpost of the Big Mamma group opens in a listed building on Westmoreland Street next week
Tim Magee’s pick of restaurants for great meals in England and continental Europe
I’ve repeatedly eaten for Ireland over the past 12 months and these are the places where I had my best meals
Small but mighty cafes and restaurants for breakfast, brunch or a quick bite
Pat yourself on the back if you manage to get a reservation in one of these clever spots
A recipe for cherry dessert from Ukraine
This recipe is from Anastasia Shcherbakova, who moved to Carndonagh, Co Donegal, in 2022
Tourism strategy will aim to turn Ireland into a ‘foodie’ holiday destination
Tourism added Minister for Enterprise’s portfolio, with key plans to benefit 46,000 small and medium enterprises
Football Special, Tanora, Cidona, TK lemonade – Irish fizzy drinks are having a revival
Known to many as ‘minerals’, Irish regional fizzy beverages ruled the roost for decades. Now a new wave is emerging
Raptures in Rioja: how to squeeze the last drop out of this wine region
From traditional luxury accommodation to eating and drinking like a local, we’ve uncovered all the insider foodie travel tips
Irish winemaker in Catalonia: ‘It’s like milking in Roscommon, but it’s 18 degrees today’
Ireland is a key market for Tom Gallagher’s Tomish wines: ‘Irish people support Irish who go out and do something different’
Presidents’ inauguration menus through the decades: what do they tell us about Ireland?
Food content creator Ann Marie Duffin and chef-turned-historian Elaine Mahon reveal the secret world of Irish State dining
Donal Skehan on making a family home in Sutton: ‘I love things that have a story attached’
The TV chef and his wife Sofie bought a bijou cottage in the north Dublin suburb in 2023, but with no room for his vintage cookware collection a further renovation might be on the cards
Two warming and affordable soups that make simple ingredients sing
Both flavour-filled soups are perfect for facing into the winter chill
John Wilson’s top picks from smaller Irish wine importers
One of these four wines left me struggling for superlatives
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices