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Extra.ie
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Taste of Dublin Marks 20 Years with Another Yummy Festival
Dublin's most flavour-packed festival is back – and this year, it's bigger, bolder, and tastier than ever. From June 12–15, the iconic Taste of Dublin, in association with JYSK, returns to the lush surroundings of Merrion Square, marking 20 years of unforgettable food, fun, and festivity. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or simply seeking the ultimate day out with friends, this milestone edition is not to be missed. Taste of Dublin isn't just another food festival, it's a celebration of how far Ireland's culinary scene has come. Across four days, the city centre will come alive with pop-up restaurants, sizzling food stalls, and artisan producers serving up everything from Irish classics to international flavours. Taste of Dublin Pic: Supplied With live cooking demos from Ireland's top chefs and interactive masterclasses for hands-on fun there will be endless foodie inspiration at every turn! But it's not just about the food… The Bulmers Music Stage will keep the party going with performances from feel-good favourites like Smash Hits, Spring Break, The Runaways, and The Swing Cats – creating the perfect soundtrack to a sun-soaked weekend in the city. Taste of Dublin Pic: Supplied If you're looking for a real treat, the Häagen-Dazs VIP Suite is back and better than ever this year, offering a luxurious escape within the festival. VIP ticket holders can enjoy: Fast-track entry Lounge access with unreserved seating Exclusive restrooms and cloakroom A chilled glass of Laurent Perrier Champagne A fragrant Glendalough Wild Rose Gin & Tonic A revitalising Caffè Vergnano coffee And of course, a Häagen-Dazs ice cream treat If you upgrade to the VIP Suite Bundle, and you'll also receive two Signature Dishes from the festival's standout restaurants, making it the ultimate way to indulge. Taste of Dublin Pic: Supplied To mark this milestone anniversary, Taste of Dublin is releasing a limited-edition cookbook, Taste of Dublin: The Recipes, featuring delicious dishes from Irish culinary icons like Neven Maguire, Rachel Allen, Donal Skehan, and Trisha Lewis. Available to pre-order for €17.50, a portion of proceeds will support the Dublin Simon Community, making it a feel-good keepsake in every sense. Standard tickets for Taste of Dublin start from just €20.50, while the VIP Packages are from €57.50 Tickets and full festival info available now at the official Taste of Dublin website. Whether you come for the flavours, the music, or the atmosphere, one thing's for sure – this is the tastiest birthday party Dublin's ever seen!
Irish Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Ireland's best restaurant, cafe, pub and more named at Irish Restaurant Awards
Success was on the menu for acclaimed Cork eatery Dede at the Customs House, Baltimore on Monday as it took home the top prize at the All-Ireland Final of the 2025 Irish Restaurant Awards. The glitzy awards bash took place at the Clayton Hotel in Dublin, where over 1,000 of the country's top hospitality professionals, which included owners, chefs, managers and staff, gathered to celebrate the finest establishments in Irish food and drink. Now in its 16th year, the Irish Restaurant Awards - which have been dubbed Ireland's 'Food Oscars' - received a record breaking 165,000 public nominations for restaurants, cafés and venues across the country - the highest in the Awards' history. Prior to the night's splendour and opulence, regional events were held in Kildare, Cork, Sligo and Monaghan, where county winners across various categories were announced. From these winners, the All-Ireland winners were chosen. Taking home the top honours at Monday's ceremony was Dede at the Customs House, Baltimore, who were named Best Restaurant, while John Kelly of the Lady Helen Restaurant at Mount Juliet Estate was awarded Best Chef in Ireland. Renowned Chef Neven Maguire was also honoured with the Outstanding Achievement Award recognising his contribution to Irish food and hospitality. You can check out this year's winners in full in the list below:
Irish Times
19-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Who were the big winners at the Irish Restaurant Awards? Best restaurant, chef and more revealed
Two of Ireland's Michelin -star restaurants led the honours at the Irish Restaurant Awards on Monday night, when Dede at the Customs House, Baltimore, Co Cork, was named best restaurant, and John Kelly of the Lady Helen Restaurant at Mount Juliet Estate was awarded best chef in Ireland. It is the second year running that Dede, with Turkish chef Ahmet Dede at the helm, has won the best restaurant category. The Baltimore restaurant opened during the pandemic in 2020, and within the year had gained a Michelin star . It added a second star in 2023 – one of just five Irish restaurants to hold the honour. Kelly of Mount Juliet Estate's Lady Helen Restaurant in Kilkenny took home the best chef award. Kelly is commended in the Michelin Guide for his 'boldly flavoured, visually impressive dishes that are skilfully prepared'. More than 1,000 of the country's top industry professionals gathered at Dublin's Clayton Hotel on Burlington Road to celebrate the best in Irish hospitality. TV chef and restaurateur Neven Maguire was honoured with an outstanding achievement award in recognition for his contribution to Irish food and hospitality. Maguire runs MacNean House and Restaurant in Blacklion, Co Cavan, as well as a cookery school and has broadcast more than 200 episodes of his TV cookery show. READ MORE Irish Restaurant Awards: TV chef and restaurateur Neven Maguire was honoured with an outstanding achievement award in recognition for his contribution to Irish food and hospitality. Photograph: Alan Betson [ Michelin-starred restaurants in Ireland, 2025: The complete guide Opens in new window ] Best newcomer restaurant went to Bearú in New Ross, Co Wexford. Having moved from Dublin in 2020, husband-and-wife team Dave Rowley and Siobhán Ward opened Bearú last July. In her review , Irish Times restaurant critic Corinna Hardgrave described the cafe by day/restaurant by night as 'a convivial bistro serving confident, well-priced food without a hint of pretension. A breath of fresh air that blows well beyond Dublin's well-trodden paths.' Other finalists in the category included Dublin's Forêt , Munster's Baba'de (sister restaurant to Dede), Connaught's Oifig an Fish and Ulster's No 9 Market Square. Pub of the year went to Sean's Bar in Athlone, Ireland's oldest pub on the banks of the Shannon, while Strandfield cafe, florist and grocer in Ballymascanlon, Co Louth, was awarded best cafe in Ireland. Now in its 16th year, the Irish Restaurant Awards received a record-breaking 165,000 public nominations for restaurants, cafes and venues around Ireland. Entries were submitted by members of the public via The Irish Times website, media partner of the awards. [ Great places to eat in Ireland if you're smart with your money Opens in new window ] In the lead-up to the national final, regional awards ceremonies were hosted in Kildare, Cork, Sligo and Monaghan, where county-level winners were revealed across a range of categories. The national winners were selected from these regional champions. Speaking at the awards ceremony in Dublin's Burlington Hotel on Monday night, president of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, Seán Collender, said: 'These awards are about acknowledging the incredible talent and tireless work of those in our restaurants, cafes and kitchens across the country. They shine a light on the resilience and creativity that define our industry. Behind every meal served is a team of passionate professionals dedicated to delivering unforgettable experiences.' Chef John Kelly of the Lady Helen Restaurant at Mount Juliet Estate: he was named best chef at the Irish Restaurant Awards on Monday night Irish Restaurant Awards 2025: The winners Best Restaurant - Sponsored by San Miguel Leinster: Thyme Restaurant Connacht: Lignum Ulster: MacNean House & Restaurant Dublin: Chapter One Munster: Dede at the Customs House, Baltimore All Ireland: Dede at the Customs House, Baltimore Best Chef - Sponsored by BWG Food Service Ulster: Ciarán Sweeney, The Olde Glen Bar, Restaurant & Bia Box Munster: Brian Murray, The Glass Curtain Dublin: Visham Sumputh, Etto Connacht: Yvonne Kathrein, Poacher Restaurant Leinster: John Kelly, Lady Helen Restaurant at Mount Juliet Estate All Ireland: John Kelly, Lady Helen Restaurant at Mount Juliet Estate Best Restaurant Manager - Sponsored by Elavon Connacht: Shirley Stirzaker, Dining Room Leinster: William Wong, Saba Munster: Sophie McCauley, Homestead Cottage Ulster: Laura Connolly, The Oak Room Restaurant Dublin: Cian Lynch, Uno Mas All Ireland: Cian Lynch, Uno Mas Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant - Sponsored by Frylite Ulster: Snaffles Restaurant at Castle Leslie Estate Leinster: The Sea Rooms at Kelly's Resort Munster: Landline at Park Hotel Kenmare Dublin: The Saddle Room at The Shelbourne Connacht: George V at Ashford Castle All Ireland: George V at Ashford Castle Best Use of Social Media – Sponsored by GRID Finance Leinster: Little Acorn Cafe Dublin: Kicky's Connacht: Hooked Ulster: Sonder Munster: Hotel Woodstock All Ireland: Hotel Woodstock Employee Excellence Award - Sponsored by Peninsula Leinster: Jackie Cullen, Mary Barry's Bar Connacht: Emma Cavanagh, Nook Cafe and Restaurant Munster: Geraldine Ward, Everett's Restaurant Ulster: Liam McKenna, Armagh City Hotel Dublin: Charlie O'Reilly, Happy Out x Together Academy All Ireland: Charlie O'Reilly, Happy Out x Together Academy Best Casual Dining - Sponsored by Musgrave MarketPlace Munster: Momo Restaurant Ulster: Frae Leinster: The Valley Inn Connacht: Guys Seafood Bar Dublin: Crudo All Ireland: Crudo Gastro Pub - Sponsored by Paynt Ulster: Murph's Gastro Pub Dublin: HERA Leinster: The Glyde Inn Munster: JM Reidy's Connacht: McSwiggans All Ireland: McSwiggans Best Café - Sponsored by Lavazza Dublin: Two Boys Brew Munster: Seagull Bakery Connacht: POTA Ulster: Ursa Minor Leinster: Strandfield All Ireland: Strandfield Best Contemporary Irish Cuisine - Sponsored by FBD Insurance Connacht: The Lavender Restaurant Dublin: Volpe Nera Munster: Saint Francis Provisions Leinster: Arán Artisan Bakery & Bistro Ulster: The Olde Post Inn All Ireland: The Olde Post Inn Best Newcomer - Sponsored by Square Munster: Baba'de Connacht: Oifig An Fish Ulster: No. 9 Market Square Dublin: Forêt Leinster: Bearú All Ireland: Bearú Pub of the Year - Sponsored by istil.38 Dublin: Neary's Ulster: The Reel Inn Connacht: Matt Molloy's Munster: An Siopa Dubh Leinster: Sean's Bar All Ireland: Sean's Bar Best Wine Experience - Sponsored by Bibendum Ulster: OX Leinster: Ballyfin Demesne Munster: UNioN Wine Bar & Kitchen Connacht: Daróg Wine Bar Dublin: Bar Pez All Ireland: Bar Pez Best Customer Service - Sponsored by provided by Dolmen Leinster: Monart Connacht: Arno's Bistrot Ulster: Noble Dublin: Roly's Bistro Munster: Restaurant Chestnut All Ireland: Restaurant Chestnut Best World Cuisine – Sponsored by National Chef de Partie Apprenticeship & National Sous Chef Apprenticeship Programmes Connacht: Mama Rich Woodquay Ulster: Chilli Lounge Leinster: Tābú Munster: Tango Street Food Dublin: Rasam Restaurant All Ireland: Rasam Restaurant Best Sustainable Practices - Sponsored by Familia Torres & the Findlater Group Dublin: Glas Restaurant Munster: Ballygarry Estate Hotel Leinster: Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery Connacht: Honestly Farm Kitchen Ulster: Lir All Ireland: Lir Innovator of the Year - Sponsored by Diageo Ulster: Foam Connacht: Ugly D's Pizza Leinster: Fiona Egan, Cloughan Farm & Cookery School Munster: Trawler Boyz Ballycotton Dublin: Bar 1661 All Ireland: Bar 1661 Local Food Hero - Sponsored by Sugar Snap Leinster: Tom and Laura Sinnott, Wexford Home Preserves Munster: Kasha Connolly, Hazel Mountain Chocolate Connacht: The Calvey Family, Calveys Achill Mountain Lamb Dublin: Jess Kelly, The Village Butcher Ulster: Jonny Cuddy, Ispini Charcuterie All Ireland: Jonny Cuddy, Ispini Charcuterie Outstanding Achievement Award – Sponsored by Excel Recruitment All Ireland: Neven Maguire, MacNean House & Restaurant Best Cocktail Experience – Sponsored by Monin All Ireland: Darren Geraghty, Hawksmoor Food Truck of the Year – Sponsored by provided by Dolmen All Ireland: Julia's Lobster Truck Best Cookery School – Avonmore All Ireland: Dingle Cookery School Best Learning and Development - Restaurant & Hospitality Skillnet All Ireland: O'Dwyers
Irish Independent
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Six Wexford exhibitors to feature in this year's Bord Bia Bloom
The festival expects to welcome over 100,000 visitors across its 70-acre site in Phoenix Park, which will play host to 20 spectacular new show gardens at the centre of the experience. Hyland's Nursery from Gorey will exhibit for the first time at Bord Bia Bloom. Returning to the festival this year are Irish Fuchsia Nursery based in Monamolin and Kilmurry Nursery from Gorey, both of which will be showcasing breathtaking plants in the Nursery Village. In addition, popular features will return along with some exciting new demonstrations, panel discussions, talks and performances. These include The Plant Emporium, live demonstrations and interactive workshops including floral crown making in the new Botanical Hub, and exhibitions of Botanical and Floral Art and AOIFA's (Association of Irish Floral Artists) Floral Art Competition. Visitors to Bloom can meet 100+ of Ireland's top food and craft drink producers at the Food Village and Bloom Inn, including three Wexford-based businesses: Killowen Farm from Enniscorthy, a family business producing Yogurt and Cream Cheese using milk from their own cows, New Ross-based Wexford Home Preserves, which makes traditional jams, marmalades and relishes since 1988, and O'Neills Dry Cure Bacon Co, located in Enniscorthy, producers of dry cured bacon products for the retail and food service markets nationwide. Attendees can also enjoy delicious food from plenty of food trucks, the BBQ Bliss area or Bloom's four on-site restaurants: The Garden View Restaurant, Bistro Bloom, Country Crest Restaurant and The Seafood Terrace. New for this year is 'A Taste of Bloom, curated by Neven' a three-course dining experience celebrating quality Irish produce designed exclusively by chef Neven Maguire for Bloom. Laura Douglas, Head of Bloom and Brand Partnerships, Bord Bia said, 'Bloom is a distinctive festival that combines gardening, culinary excellence, sustainable living, and family fun in picturesque natural settings. With so much on offer, we encourage our ticketholders to plan their visit carefully to ensure an unforgettable experience at Bloom this year. To facilitate this, we have added daily stage schedules, an interactive site map, and travel tips on our website." "We appreciate the support of our partners, sponsors, and events team in realising our vision for this year's festival programme. We look forward to witnessing it come to fruition in a few weeks and welcoming new visitors to Bloom 2025,' she added. Tickets for the event, taking place on Thursday, May 29, are still available on the official website and Ticketmaster.
Extra.ie
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Two decades of Taste celebrated with a cookbook that makes a difference
Taste of Dublin is celebrating two decades of food, flavour and festivity with the release of a limited-edition cookbook. Taste of Dublin: The Recipes showcases signature dishes from some of Ireland's most celebrated chefs and offers a delicious trip down memory lane. The exclusive cookbook brings together 20 standout recipes from past festival demonstrations. Neven Maguire at the Taste of Dublin. It has been carefully curated to highlight the fusion of Irish and international cuisines. Recipes from Rachel Allen, Neven Maguire, Donal Skehan and Catherine Fulvio along with many others feature in Taste of Dublin: The Recipes. Beyond celebrating culinary innovation, the cookbook also aims to give back. Donal Skehan at the Taste of Dublin. A portion of proceeds from every copy sold will be donated to the Dublin Simon Community. It will support their work in tackling homelessness across the capital. Speaking about the cookbook, Emma Kilkenny, director of fundraising and communications at Dublin Simon Community, said: 'We're honoured and grateful to the Taste of Dublin team for choosing us as their charity partner for this special cookbook.' Rachel Allen at the Taste of Dublin in 2014. 'It is such an achievement to have garnered a fantastic legacy of 20 years of inspiring food lovers all over Ireland and showcasing the best of our culinary talent.' 'The funds raised from the book will help us provide vital housing and healthcare services for people experiencing homelessness.'
