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A former chef, Joe McNamee is Senior Food Writer at the Irish Examiner. Holding a BA in Culinary Arts, he writes about food and reviews restaurants for Weekend.
Joe McNamee: Your Valentine's chocolate could be confectionery — here's how to tell the difference
Joe McNamee: Your Valentine's chocolate could be confectionery — here's how to tell the difference
In Ireland and Britain, most of what we call ‘chocolate’ is no more than confectionery, sweetened chocolate-flavoured treats

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Restaurant review: This Adare café nails each dish every time — I left a very happy diner
S Restaurant review: This Adare café nails each dish every time — I left a very happy diner
Even in the depths of winter, Cafe Logr shines like summer

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Restaurant review: Kinsale's St Francis Provisions is one of Ireland’s finest restaurants
Restaurant review: Kinsale's St Francis Provisions is one of Ireland’s finest restaurants
Kinsale’s St Francis Provisions claimed the Best Service award at the Michelin Guide Ireland & Britain Awards Ceremony 2026 at Dublin’s Convention Centre. Here's is our 2023 review of the Cork restaurant

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Everything you need to know about tonight's Michelin Guide ceremony in Dublin
Everything you need to know about tonight's Michelin Guide ceremony in Dublin
Five Irish restaurants, including two from Cork, are contenders for three stars as the Michelin awards ceremony comes to Ireland for the first time — could it finally happen?

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Will the Michelin awards herald Ireland’s first Michelin three-starred restaurant?
Will the Michelin awards herald Ireland’s first Michelin three-starred restaurant?
There are now 23 Michelin-starred restaurants in Ireland, five with two stars

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Restaurant review: Market Lane is turning 20 soon — here's what it's like to dine there
S Restaurant review: Market Lane is turning 20 soon — here's what it's like to dine there
Cork very lucky to call Market Lane its own

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Teenage Girl Recording Video While Eating Sandwich in Kitchen
Joe McNamee: 'Wellness' sector is worth $1trn — but much on TikTok is downright dangerous
The internet is where science and facts can be distinctly second to clicks, likes, and followers.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

preparing vegan cabbage rolls on wooden kitchen board
Joe McNamee: After an exceedingly carnivorous Christmas, I found myself doing Veganuary
After an exceedingly carnivorous Christmas that left me feeling like a bear on the cusp of hibernation, I find myself craving the non-meat option

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

'It will be hard to say goodbye': Owners to bid farewell to West Cork restaurant Poachers
'It will be hard to say goodbye': Owners to bid farewell to West Cork restaurant Poachers
Poachers opened in 2006 with a pronounced focus on delivering dishes using fresh Irish fish and seafood

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Restaurant review: Sadler's in Tipperary falls far behind the rest of the pack
S Restaurant review: Sadler's in Tipperary falls far behind the rest of the pack
If this meal was a steed, the racecourse vet would be slipping behind a screen to put it out of its misery

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

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