Artisan producers, cultural and visitor attractions provide the perfect blend at Taste of Kildare

press release 

THE MAKERS AND THE SHAKERS

Artisan producers, cultural and visitor attractions provide the perfect blend at Taste of Kildare

Rachel Allen 

 

The 2024 Taste of Kildare Festival, set for

Taste of the Week. On the double. At last, a bit of colour in the garden

Taste of the Week

On the double

Once the sun comes out, you don't have that long to enjoy, so best to be prepared.

I took my own advice and bought a bottle of Kriek, a Belgian cherry-infused lambic beer, from Bradley's in North Main Street, a few weeks back. The weeks went by, no real sign of summer. 

But it turned up last

NEW PRIVATE DINING TERRACE AT CORK INTERNATIONAL HOTEL

press release 

NEW PRIVATE DINING TERRACE AT CORK INTERNATIONAL HOTEL

The Cork International Hotel has opened a new private outdoor dining area as it expands its offering for corporate and family guests. 

The new outdoor terrace area, which needs to be booked in advance, caters for

Foradori Fontanasanta Manzoni Bianco. "a real joy to sip and linger over."

Foradori Fontanasanta Manzoni Bianco Vignetti Delle Dolomiti (IGT) 2022.

RRP: €30.95. Stockists: 64 Wine, Greenman Wines, Bradleys Cork, Le Caveau online

a real joy to sip and linger over.

Long live those who dare to carry the power of the sun through wine to the hearts of men (Rainer Zierock)

The colour of our Manzoni Bianco is golden/yellow. Floral notes abound in

Barnahown: A Luxurious Retreat in the Munster Vales

 Barnahown: A Luxurious Retreat in the Munster Vales

The Galtee Bedroom. Pic by K. Lyons

Barnahown, a stunningly restored 1800s farmhouse nestled near Mitchelstown, Co. Cork, offers a unique blend of luxury and sustainability. This idyllic getaway is a haven for nature lovers, with breathtaking views of the Galtee Mountains and easy access to a plethora of outdoor adventures.

Owner Ciara O’Brien's

On the Craft Trail with Rye River's "little summer zipper", Rascals' "crisp & crushable" and Third Barrel's "absolute banger"

On Craft Trail with Rye River's "little summer zipper", Rascals' "crisp & crushable" and Third Barrel's "absolute banger" 

Rye River Intergalactic Yuzu Citrus Sour, 3.9% ABV, 440 ml can Carry Out St Luke’s

“A little summer zipper”

Rye River compare this Gose to a “fresh

Taste of the Week. Mella's Butter Fudge Irish Cream Liqueur

Taste of the Week

Mella's Butter Fudge Irish Cream Liqueur

Mella's Butter Fudge with Irish Cream Liqueur.

Indulge in the delicious flavours of Mella's Butter Fudge Irish Cream Liqueur, our Taste of the Week.

Mella's passion for making fudge began at a

Beer of the Week: Rascals Empire Haze NEIPA. Make some room in your fridge for this beauty!

Beer of the Week

Rascals Empire Haze NEIPA, 6.0% ABV, 440 ml can Bradleys

Make some room in your fridge for this beauty!

Rascals, celebrating 10 years of making beer, recently joined

A Golden Gem from Portugal. Quinta Da Ribeirinha Contracena Curtimenta Tejo

Quinta Da Ribeirinha Contracena Curtimenta Tejo (DO) 2022, 11% ABV

€22.00, on offer €17.60, Matsons (Bandon, Grange, Youghal)

Quinta Da Ribeirinha Contracena Curtimenta Tejo (DO) 2022

A Golden Gem from Portugal

This "orange" wine from Quinta Da Ribeirinha is a refreshing change from the norm. Made from 100% Fernão Pires grapes, it boasts a unique golden hue and a vibrant citrusy flavour profile.

The winemaking process is equally intriguing. The grapes spend seven

The Scenic Walk at Camden, Crosshaven

 The Scenic Walk at Camden, Crosshaven

I was in Carrigaline recently with a few hours on my hands. I saw the 220 bus for Crosshaven and jumped on and it took me all the way to Camden. Because it was a Monday, I was thinking that the fort would be closed and so it was but I was enjoying the views over the harbour.

Then, right alongside the

San Polo Rosso Di Montalcino. Delicious with depth and character. Very Highly Recommended.

San Polo Rosso Di Montalcino (DOC) 2021, 14% ABV

RRP €37.95. Stockists: Kelly`s Off Licence, Jus de Vine

Delicious with great depth and strong character. Very Highly Recommended.

Rosso Di Montalcino (DOC) is regarded as the lighter, younger and less expensive cousin of the area’s well-known Brunello (DOCG**), created so that

A Sustainable Summer Feast: The Met Bar & Restaurant Shines

 A Sustainable Summer Feast: The Met Bar & Restaurant Shines

Celebrate summer flavours and local bounty at Cork's iconic Met Bar & Restaurant. The Metropole Hotel's Summer Special Menu is a culinary delight, championing fresh, seasonal ingredients while minimising waste.

A Feast for the Senses and the Soul

This €32.50 menu, available seven days a week from 5 pm, offers a delightful choice: a main course from seven tempting options and a

On the craft trail with a trio of Very Highly Recommended Beers from Hope, Bullhouse and Third Barrel

On the craft trail with a trio of Very Highly Recommended Beers from Hope, Bullhouse and Third Barrel 

*************************************

Hope Overboard Witbier 4.8% ABV,  440 ml can O’Briens

Hope tells us this pale gold beer is a Belgian-style Witbier, disclosing also that it is infused with curacao orange peel and juniper berries, not that there’s any major sign of