Dining Out Restaurant Review: Does this supermarket in Cork serve Ireland’s best fish and chips?At K O’Connell Fishmonger, a seafood lunch was so good it stopped all conversation
Recipes Impress the Guests: A French classic that will bring a touch of class to your tableThis sole meuniere with boulangère potatoes will please even the pickiest of diners
Food & Wine Recipes: A zingy mackerel pasta, and a sticky, summery fruit cake for dessertChef, food writer and supper club host Rosie Kellett shares two tempting dishes from In For Dinner, her new book
Spirits The generation game: Ger Buckley on 50 years as the Midleton Distillery’s master cooperAs the fifth generation of his family to work as a cooper, the Cork man feels the craft is in safe hands
Recipes Impress the Guests: A French classic that will bring a touch of class to your tableThis sole meuniere with boulangère potatoes will please even the pickiest of diners
Dining Out Restaurant Review: Does this supermarket in Cork serve Ireland’s best fish and chips?At K O’Connell Fishmonger, a seafood lunch was so good it stopped all conversation
Wine Mick O’Connell’s Four Corkers: Chill out with these reds from €25 to €37If you’ve never refrigerated some red wines before drinking them, you’ve missed out
Diary Joe McGirr’s Diary: From making kid-approved beige dinners to sipping world-class cocktails The founder of Boatyard, Ireland’s first B-Corp certified distillery, survives the school holidays in advance of a week of onboarding and strategising
Food & Wine Bite Size: The food and drink news you need this weekA matcha tea pop-up and a Boyne Valley food dinner are on our radar
Food & Wine Beef, cheese, bakes and more make west Wicklow a worthy food destinationThis part of the county has not traditionally been of interest to food lovers, but that seems likely to change
Recipes Impress the Guests: A lamb dish with make-ahead steps, so you can relax as wellThis recipe uses a lesser-known, but incredibly flavourful, cut of meat – and, most importantly, several steps that can be done before your guests arrive
Dining Out Restaurant Review: Superb bread and black sole outshine the Easter lamb at Blackthorn in Galway The new restaurant at The Twelve hotel in Bearna has a parrilla grill as its ‘weapon of choice’
Wine Mick O’Connell’s Four Corkers: Delights from Bordeaux from €47 to €160As en primeur season begins, it’s a good time to consider investing in some French classics
Recipes: Spice up your Easter with recipes from Michelin-starred chef Rohit GhaiTry a lightly-battered
Recipes Impress the Guests: These tostadas will lend an air of fun to your next gatheringIf you’re after a recipe with a social element, this tuna tostada with lime chutney is the one for you
Dining Out Restaurant Review: Delicious duck wings and outstanding service make The Purty Kitchen a delight The 300-year-old Dún Laoghaire restaurant welcomes its first spring menu from newly-appointed head chef Adam Brack-Sinnott
Wine Mick O’Connell’s Four Corkers: The perfect Rioja for lamb and other crowd-pleasing wines for EasterIf you’re in need of a last-minute recommendation, these expert picks from €24 to €70 will make any guest happy
Recipes Impress the Guests: This west coast monkfish is the perfect party dish Expect a spicy bite from the raw radish, a freshness from the herb emulsion and a wonderful saltiness from the samphire in this dish
