Journey Through Time: A Glimpse into Johnstown Castle's Upstairs Downstairs.

 Journey Through Time: 

A Glimpse into Johnstown Castle's Upstairs Downstairs.

Ready for dinner? Ashworth Soup Tureen

Johnstown Castle in Wexford isn't just a historic landmark; it's a time capsule whispering tales of bygone eras. My recent visit, fueled by a curiosity sparked by a €7.5 million renovation project, was an eye-opening adventure into Ireland's rich past.

A food safe was quite common, usually made of timber

 with a tight mesh over the front to deter flies and so on 

and was often hung on outside walls. 

A Glimpse into Gilded Age Gastronomy

Imagine a lavish feast fit for royalty. Our journey begins with a

Try it with Florentine Steak, rare of course. Poggiotondo Terre di Cresci Chianti Classico (DOCG) 2021

Poggiotondo Terre di Cresci Chianti Classico (DOCG) 2021, 14.5% ABV

RRP €30.95. Stockists: Blackrock Cellar, wineonline.ie

Try it with Florentine Steak, rare of course

Our latest Chianti Classico has a vibrant garnet colour. Black cherries and plums, floral notes and spice may also be detected in the aromatics. Spice and fruit on the palate are matched by the lively acidity as the elegant delightful

Farol Illuminates Sundays Well with Authentic Portuguese Delights!

Farol Illuminates Sundays Well with 

Authentic Portuguese Delights!

Exquisite clams!

Craving a taste of Portugal? Look no further than Farol, the exciting new restaurant lighting up Sundays Well! Nestled in the former Vikki's space, Farol offers a vibrant taste of Portuguese cuisine that's sure to tantalise your taste buds. Farol, meaning "lighthouse" in Portuguese, isn't just

For One Night Only New York’s "The Dead Rabbit Bar" To Take Over Cask in Cork

press release

For One Night Only New York’s The Dead Rabbit Bar 

To Take Over Cask in Cork 

Ian Alexander, Bar Director of the world-renowned The Dead Rabbit will be in Cask serving cocktails on June 18th from 7 pm to 10 pm

The Dead Rabbit, a highly acclaimed New York bar, has been recognised with

A pure expression of the land where it is grown. Integro Negroamaro Puglia.

Integro Negroamaro Puglia (IGP) 2022, 13.5% ABV

€16.95 at O’Briens Wine

A pure expression of the land where it is grown

 

Intense ruby is the colour of this organic wine from the heel of Italy. Very fruity nose with cherry prominent. Cherry and red berry fruit flavours in the palate and it is a little on the

On the craft trail with two Kerry beers and a Kilkenny cider. West Kerry Brewery, Killarney Brewing and Highbank Orchards

On the craft trail with two Kerry beers and a Kilkenny cider. West Kerry, Killarney Brewing and Highbank Orchards

 

West Kerry Blue Rose Ale 5.1% ABV, 500 ml bottle Bradleys

West Kerry threw out their rule book and this beautiful traditional ale is the result.

Colour is a light hazy gold with zillions of microbubbles crowding towards the soft white top. That dry hopping, an extra touch, is immediately noticeable in the aromas and on the palate. It has a pleasant, flowery, spicy, citrus-like quality with a slight

Old Brennans Wine House. A New Wine Gem Emerges on Oliver Plunkett Street

Time to open up!

A New Wine Gem Emerges on Oliver Plunkett Street

Chapeau to Frank Schiltkamp (the city's self-proclaimed football-loving "Dutchie in the City") and Benny McCabe (serial entrepreneur behind Cork's beloved Heritage pubs) who have transformed Brennan's Cookware shop into

Summer in the City at Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel

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Summer in the City at Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel

Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel Launches Exciting Summer Soirée Series

 on the Iconic Rooftop Bar & Terrace

The luxurious, Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Summer Soirée Series, a trio of vibrant summer events set to take place on the hotel's iconic Rooftop Bar & Terrace in June, July and August. These three exclusive gatherings promise a perfect blend of gourmet cuisine, bespoke cocktails, and live music, making them the ultimate destination for summer entertainment in Dublin.

Guests at the Summer Soirée Series will be treated to tantalising

Taste of the Week. Choice of three

Taste of the Week. 

Choice of three.

Choose one, or all three!

I've been enjoying some superb Irish-made cheese in recent weeks. It is tough to pick one as Taste of the Week so I'll highlight all

Rosso di Caparsa. A natural expression of a traditional grape from the heart of Tuscany

Rosso di Caparsa Toscano (IGT), 13% ABV

RRP 23.95; Stockists:, 64 Wine, Greenman Wines, Bradleys Cork, Le Caveau online

A natural expression of a traditional grape from the heart of Tuscany

This Caparsa Sangiovese has a brilliant medium red colour. Sangiovese aromas can

Hooked on Fish? Head for La Côte in Wexford.

A Seafood Symphony: La Côte in Wexford Makes Waves

Calling all seafood lovers! If you find yourself in Wexford with a hankering for fresh, flavourful fish, look no further than La Côte Seafood Restaurant. Nestled on Custom House Quay, this gem might have eluded me on a previous visit to the area, but let me tell you, it was worth the wait!

Soul

Location, Location, Location (and a Train!)

Finding La Côte is a breeze. Just head to

Beer of the Week. Hopfully with Bradleys Leeside NEIPA. Delightful blend of juicy flavours

Beer of the Week

 

Hopfully with Bradleys Leeside NEIPA 6.5% ABV, 440 ml can Bradleys

delightful blend of juicy flavours

Bradleys and the small Waterford brewery Hopfully have pulled together to give us this “delightful blend of juicy flavours”. Hopfully, who recently

Uncover a Wexford Gem: Jaspers Restaurant in the Crown Quarter

Uncover a Wexford Gem: 

Jaspers Restaurant in the Crown Quarter

Meet Banba, Fódla or Éire, one of the three Irish goddesses in a lofty eye-catching mural within Jaspers.

Step into a vibrant oasis at Jaspers Restaurant, the jewel in Wexford's Crown Quarter. This bustling complex offers everything from cosy stays to lively music and comedy, and excellent food, all right in the heart of town. And the adventure begins on