Go for Pumpkin Pie, Okra, and Po’Boys. Soul flavours of Louisiana in Cork’s Bayou

Go for Pumpkin Pie, Okra, and Po'Boys 

Soul flavours of Louisiana in Cork's Bayou

Jambalaya

Cork finally has a taste of the real America: Bayou, a vibrant new cafe serving up the soul-satisfying flavours of Louisiana, has a mission to give 

On the craft trail with Galway Bay, Outer Place and O'Hara's. A handy line-up for a session!

On the craft trail with Galway Bay, Outer Place and O'Hara's

A handy line-up for a session!

Galway Bay Brewery Althea Hazy Pale Ale, 4.8% ABV, 500 ml bottle, Dunnes Stores

Unlike many pale ales, Althea is low on bitterness yet massively hoppy in aroma. The brewery tells us it is named “after one of our head brewer’s favourite Grateful Dead songs.” Highly Recommended.

The colour is light gold, hazy, of course, though you can track all

Taste of the Week. Smoked Haddock Lasagne by Seafood Suppers

Taste of the Week. 

Smoked Haddock Lasagne by Seafood Suppers 

I mentioned this last week in a short

POWERSCOURT HOTEL RESORT & SPA IN TOP 20 BEST EUROPEAN SPAS. Condé Nast Reader's Choice Awards

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POWERSCOURT HOTEL RESORT & SPA IN TOP 20 BEST EUROPEAN SPAS

Condé Nast Reader's Choice Awards

 

Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa, is pleased to announce that they have been listed in the top 20 best European Resorts in this year's Condé Nast Reader's Choice Awards, a well-respected accolade for the travel & tourism industry. 

More than 575,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers across the United States submitted

MICHELIN Keys in Great Britain & Ireland for the very first time. 123 outstanding hotels awarded.

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MICHELIN Keys in Great Britain & Ireland for the very first time.
123 outstanding hotels awarded.

The Two Key Award group.

Selected by the MICHELIN Guide Inspectors, these hotels offer the world's most outstanding experiences and can be booked on the MICHELIN Guide’s digital platforms.
The MICHELIN Guide’s ambition is to become the first

Beer of the Week. Eight Degrees Cumulus Lupulus Cloudy IPA. A good day ahead!

Beer of the Week

Eight Degrees Cumulus Lupulus Cloudy IPA, 5.2% ABV

440 ml can No 21 Coburg St

Clouds via pixabay

A cloudy IPA. And a good day ahead! 

A cloudy IPA? It's not very cloudy at all, just see-through hazy. However, when weather forecasters say it will be cloudy, they usually mean it will be both cloudy and sunny. But if they were glass-half-full people, they could just as easily say it will be sunny.

Cloudy or not, this well-hopped IPA is an intense brew. It has an excellent

September Saturday. Down by the River.

Down by the River. 

September Saturday.

28th September 2024, from the Tivoli side of Cork's River Lee

Rowers heading down the river

Seven Swans. Eight Rowers.

Heading towards the city

Full crew power the Tara Warrior Princess (and below)

One eight above, and another below

Three single sculls (above and following)

Double

Four, with cox in a box, and below

River, road, railway. Look closely, beyond the houses, to see yellow train on its way.

Train heading east

Teamhair Saoirse, heading out.

Port of Cork

The Swan family

A superb Malbec from Chateau du Cedre, where almost every vine receives a special attention

Cedre Heritage Malbec Cahors (AC) 2021, 13% ABV

RRP: €19.95. Stockists:  64 Wine Dublin, Bradley’s of Cork, Greenman Dublin, Le Caveau Kilkenny 

almost every vine receives a special attention

Gorgeous fruity aromatics welcome you to this mid to dark ruby wine from the south of France.  It has been produced biodynamically by Pascal and Jean-Marc Verhaeghe of Château Du Cèdre, found where the River Lot meanders, meanders a lot, and where I confess

HIDDEN HEARTH TO IGNITE THE SPIRIT THIS AUTUMN. FOOD MASTERCLASSES ON THE MENU

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HIDDEN HEARTH TO IGNITE THE SPIRIT THIS AUTUMN. 

FOOD MASTERCLASSES ON THE MENU 

 

The lake and sauna house.

Set within the enchanting Lisnavagh House and Gardens in Rathvilly, Co. Carlow, the Hidden Hearth festival is poised to light up Ireland’s Ancient East from October 11th to 13th. This alcohol and substance free festival blends the arts, music, poetry, and the rich tapestry of Irish language and heritage into a profound three-day experience. Festival-goers will engage in meditation, yoga, breathwork, and masterclasses on food, regenerative agriculture, rewilding and natural

Weekend indulgence at The Bookshelf Elysian. Brunch Delights and City Buzz

Weekend indulgence at The Bookshelf Elysian 

Brunch Delights and City Buzz

Italian Eggs

Embark on a Culinary Adventure at Cork's Modern Bookshop Café

Forget the ordinary brunch routine. The Bookshelf Elysian in Cork City offers an experience that's as delightful as it is delicious. Nestled within the iconic

An Evening Of Moët & Chandon Champagnes Paired With Culinary Delights From Rare At Blue Haven, Kinsale

An Evening Of Moët & Chandon Champagnes 

Paired With Culinary Delights From Rare At Blue Haven, Kinsale

Julie Dupouy Sommelier

Experience an extraordinary night at Rare at Blue Haven in Kinsale as Executive Head Chef Meeran Manzoor teams up with renowned sommelier Julie Dupouy for an exclusive celebration of exquisite flavours and the finest champagnes.

On Friday 11th October, the venue will unveil a

Famille Fabre Chateau De Reiux showcases the vibrant character of sunny Minervois

Famille Fabre Chateau De Reiux (demi muid) Minervois (AOC) 2020, 14.5% ABV

RRP: €24.00  at Matsons Bandon, Grange, Youghal

Showcases the vibrant character of sunny Minervois

This Minervois from Famille Fabre is a bold and expressive wine that showcases the

MERCEDES-BENZ SUPPORTS IRISH FOOD PRODUCERS. On the road to Blas at Dingle!

MERCEDES-BENZ SUPPORTS IRISH FOOD PRODUCERS

On the road to Blas at Dingle! 

Nevo’s Simon Andreucetti and Derek Reilly are pictured with Fallon Moore and Artie Clifford of Blas na hEireann ahead of their 2024 Irish Food Awards, taking place in Dingle next month.

Ahead of this year’s Blas na hEireann 2024 Irish Food Awards, in partnership with Bank of Ireland and taking place in Dingle next month, Mercedes-Benz Ireland has joined forces with Nevo, Ireland's only dedicated electric vehicle platform to offer practical support to the many small and medium-size Irish food producers who will take part in