Dining Out Stoneybatter’s busy new wine bar extends a warm Italian welcomeA Fianco opened earlier this year and, with its friendly atmosphere, carefully chosen Italian wines and delicious seasonal small plates, has quickly become a fixture on the Dublin eating scene
Dining Out Jordan Mooney: Gluten for punishment in night of the long waits at Jamie’sVarious issues with my gluten-free requests, combined with food being late, not appearing at all, and being underwhelming when it did, made for a pretty poor experience
Food & Wine Winners announced at 2022 Food&Wine Restaurant of the Year AwardsThe Food&Wine Restaurant of the Year Awards in association with Rémy Martin took place at The Round Room at The Mansion House, with 450 guests celebrating the best of Irish food and drink in a sold-out event hosted by Food&Wine editor Gillian Nelis
Doing The Business Doing the Business: Sally Barnes on four decades of Cork’s Woodcock SmokeryOne of Ireland’s iconic artisan food producers, Barnes is now teaching fish smoking courses in an attempt to pass on the skill to future generations
In The Kitchen In the Kitchen with Tony Parkin: The new chef at the Cliff House on relocating to Ireland, and aiming for a second Michelin starAfter 22 years as a chef in his native England, Tony Parkin has moved to Ardmore to take on the House restaurant at the Cliff House Hotel in west Waterford, and says he’s here for the long haul
Bite Size Cookies on repeat, a new Galway seafood bar, and an elegant afternoon teaAll the food news you need this month
Dining Out Roman-style pizza and fresh pasta make this Foxrock favourite a winner A warm reception at Pala Pizza set the tone for a truly hospitable dining experience – and it was great value too
Restaurant Review Jordan Mooney: Great steaks and duck fit the bill as Luna gets to shine againThe owner has changed, but the name’s the same and the chic decor remains and, with just a few tweaks, this can be a great dining experience
Restaurants New head chef at House aims for second Michelin star with ‘contemporary, less Nordic’ cuisineTony Parkin, formerly of Noma and now the Cliff House hotel in Co Waterford’s new head chef, unveils his menu ahead of this evening’s first service
Dining Out Jordan Mooney: Fantastic fare at a tiny Temple Bar eateryIt doesn’t come cheap, but a meal at Piglet in Dublin 2 is a delight for the tastebuds and the senses
Dining Out Jordan Mooney: Purty Kitchen offers a super feed and stellar drinks by the seaReopened under new ownership last year, the Dún Laoghaire eatery has something for everyone
Doing The Business Giselle Makinde of Cream of the Crop on growing her food companyFrom working in a zero-waste restaurant in Amsterdam to studying the art of Italian ice cream, Brazilian ex-pat Giselle Makinde shares her business story with Jordan Mooney
Dining Out Jordan Mooney: A perfect dessert at Circa in Terenure rounds off a showcase of skillCirca has a range of menus on offer to suit every palate and budget, with numerous dishes showcasing high levels of culinary skill
Sponsored The Food&Wine summer series: Champagnes to enjoy this AugustEnjoy a tasty tipple this month with these perfect Champagne recommendations
Dining Out Jordan Mooney: Run, don’t walk, to Delahunt on Camden StreetVisit this cosy and intimate Dublin city centre spot and you’ll find a carefully considered tasting menu on offer
Food & Wine Fire starter: Barbecue expert John Relihan on his new project, and why grilling isn’t just for summerThe chef has partnered with Pitt Bros on South Great George’s Street, and has ambitions to bring the brand to new level
Doing the business Mag Kirwan of Goatsbridge Trout on expanding her product range, and keeping an eye on sustainabilityThe farm run by Kirwan and her husband Ger in Kilkenny dates back to the 1960s, and is now the last freshwater aquaculture operation in the Republic of Ireland
Recipes Brighten up your days with these fruity, Irish cocktails We asked mixologists from hotels around the country to share their favourite fruit-focused cocktails for you to try
Interview 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
