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Clare Smyth on her new cookbook, expanding to Australia and being named the world’s best female chef

“Some women weren’t too happy I accepted it, but the most important thing is having a voice,” Smyth tells the Business Post as she prepares to launch a new book which traces her journey to three Michelin stars

Doing the business

Edizemi Onilenla of Mama Shee on bringing African food to Irish supermarket shelves

The entrepreneur has steadily increased her range of products to include ready meals, snacks and freshly prepared meals

Meet the French chef aiming to put east Cork’s new fine-dining restaurant on the radar

Vincent Crepel brings a wealth of international experience to his new role at Terre, which will open at the Castlemartyr resort later this year and offer a €140 tasting menu

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Best in glass: Mark Cooney wins bartender of the year

Extraordinary cocktails were the order of the evening as the Irish winner of Diageo Reserve’s World Class Bartender of the Year competition was crowned

Bao buns, foodie cruises, and the return of our Restaurant of the Year awards

Your guide to all things hot in food and drink this month

Cathal McBride: New World wines make a great American tale

Let’s cast an eye over the best wines being produced in California - and some less expected states - to mark July 4

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Food&Wine summer series: Champagnes to enjoy this July

Enjoy the perfect tipple this summer with these tasty recommendations

‘I’m not a naturally talented cook, I taught myself everything’ – JP McMahon

The owner and founder of Aniar in Galway on the moment he realised he wanted to be a chef, his favourite comfort food, and his idea of ultimate happiness

Cathal McBride: Taking the stress out of cocktails this summer

When it comes to concocting a cocktail, focus on quality ingredients and just have fun

Ibiza returns to its roots with low-key beach bars, farm to fork restaurants, and sophisticated clubs

It may have become better known in recent decades for its hedonistic nightlife, but the Balaeric island also offers incredible food and gorgeous, laid-back hotels

Paul Williams on his ‘dead simple’ menu, working with Heston Blumenthal, and why every kitchen needs a Sharpie

The Tipperary native is marking ten years in business this year, having moved to a larger premises when his Limerick restaurant Canteen took off

Katy Beskow’s peanut butter and chilli jam bean burgers, tamarind aubergines, and grilled lemon cake

These vegan barbecue recipes will be just as popular with carnivores thanks to their fresh, summery flavours

Dean Carroll: Pour yourself a taste of Barcelona’s locally-brewed beers

Whether you’re in the Catalonian capital or at home, you can access some great craft beers from the city this summer

Summer of spritz: Oisin Davis visits a new Dublin bar that should be on everyone’s radar

On the ground floor of Three Storey on St Stephen’s Green, Martin Holec is serving up a top-notch selection of lower-alcohol spritzes that are perfect for this time of year

A Wicklow café offers brunch, pizza and the best Danish pastry this side of the Dargle

A visit to the Firehouse Bakery Café proves to be a rewarding one, despite the occasional undersized portion

Domini Kemp’s charred lamb chops, roast potatoes with chorizo, and labneh with marinated cherries

Planning a barbecue? These recipes will work even if the weather doesn’t play ball

Cathal McBride: Barbecue season is upon us so it’s time to beef up your wine choices

Choose red wines to go with meats cooked and charred over open fires, to complement the smoky, juicy and succulently rich tastes

Ixta Belfrage’s brown butter sea bass, chicken and ‘nduja bake, and whipped yoghurt with strawberry

Give your summer cooking a twist with three dishes from Mezcla, the new cookbook from Ixta Belfrage, which reflects her Brazilian, Mexican and Italian heritage

Mick O’Connell: Pinot noir remains the wine world’s most romantic grape

Detractors may dismiss it as weak, but this heartbreaker is a true delight

Sarah Kelly: ‘My motto for life? Get out there and live it. Do it all. Keep going until you drop’

The owner of the Village Butcher in Ranelagh on her favourite comfort food, her ideal dinner party guests and humanity’s most useless invention