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Aishling Moore
Aishling Moore: This restaurant favourite is deceptively simple to make at home
Michelle Darmody
Michelle Darmody: This sunken apple traybake is the perfect after-dinner treat
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Darina Allen: Three Indian street food recipes to try at home
Leslie Williams
Wine with Leslie: Three wines from Romania — one of Europe’s oldest and best value producers

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Wine with Leslie: I made my first aïoli of the year — here's the rosé I paired it with
I use a recipe from Lulu’s Provençal Table written by the brilliant Richard Olney with Lulu Peyraud of Domaine Tempier in Bandol, perhaps the most iconic wine estate in all of Provence

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Joe McNamee: Bullying was embedded in the DNA of London kitchens — here's my experience
Joe McNamee: Bullying was embedded in the DNA of London kitchens — here's my experience
The only lesson those English chefs absorbed was Bullying 101.

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Pouring red wine
Wine with Leslie: The fertile crescent of the Middle East is the cradle of wine culture
The oldest proven evidence of winemaking that we have found is in Armenia and in nearby Georgia, both of whom have a long and continuous tradition of winemaking

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Restaurant review: I'm still smiling from my visit to the brilliant Ox in Belfast
S Restaurant review: I'm still smiling from my visit to the brilliant Ox in Belfast
This was one of my best meals of the last 24 months

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Joe McNamee: I enjoy some fast food but here's why I avoid McDonald's like the plague
Joe McNamee: I enjoy some fast food but here's why I avoid McDonald's like the plague
I know too well the allure of ‘dishes’ crafted in labs, combining high-sugar, high-fat and excess salt to hit that sweet spot driving dopamine-dense addiction.

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Horizon - Adare Manor
S Restaurant review: Some of the finest ‘traditional’ cooking in Ireland can be found in Adare
Brilliant 1826 boasts skill and substance

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

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Wine with Leslie: Three wines perfect for longer, brighter evenings
Three wine suggestions to lighten your mood

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

WELLBEING Wellbeing Column 6
Gen Z snubbing colleagues to dine alone? Damn right, too!
A growing trend has been observed in France of young workers eschewing eating out with colleagues. But dining solo has its merits, says Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Joe McNamee: How FoodCloud is in the fight against the food waste
Joe McNamee: How FoodCloud is in the fight against the food waste
FoodCloud was founded by Aoibheann O’Brien and Iseult Ward when they met as students in Trinity.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Restaurant review: Too many misses in Spanish-focused dishes at Dublin’s Bang Restaurant
S Restaurant review: Too many misses in Spanish-focused dishes at Dublin’s Bang Restaurant
It is relatively early days for Bang, so I’m sure they will tighten things up in the coming months

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Joe McNamee: Waterford-based GIY deserves the Nobel Prize
Joe McNamee: Waterford-based GIY deserves the Nobel Prize
‘Our Farm’ allows the practice do preaching

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Restaurant review: This Killarney spot serves one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had in Ireland
S Restaurant review: This Killarney spot serves one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had in Ireland
It is one of the best hospitality offerings in the Kingdom and, yes, we are deeply smitten

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

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Wine with Leslie: Rosalia is right — we should be singing about Sauvignon Blanc
Here are three to try, including one from Rosalía’s part of the world.

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Wine being poured into glass
Wine with Leslie: A legendary blanc de blancs Champagne only released in the very best years
First appearing commercially in 1921, there have only been 45 vintages and we tasted the just-released 2015. Sadly this is not a wine for everyone as it costs over four figures but you could see it as an investment, possibly. 

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Chicken bone broth in a glass jar and fresh vegetables
Joe McNamee: Good broth is the magic gold elixir we all need
My Glasgow Granny used to tell me when we’d visit that I was her ‘wee broth of a boy’ even though, a sickly wain, I was more akin to watery gruel

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Restaurant review: What it's like to dine in Ireland's original two-star Michelin restaurant
S Restaurant review: What it's like to dine in Ireland's original two-star Michelin restaurant
Yes, we had a misstep in our meal but it was more than compensated for

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

crepe with ingredient
How to make the perfect pancakes and the common mistakes to avoid
Thin, delicious pancakes that can be folded, fanned and doused with lemon and sugar

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Pancakes
7 of the best places in Cork to indulge your pancake cravings
Whether you’re a sweet or savoury pancake lover, there is something for everyone in Cork City

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

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

Older couple toasting each other at romantic dinner
Wine with Leslie: Three bottles of wine I recommend for a Valentine's Day date
Pink has become one of the colours of the day, so, of course, I recommend a food-friendly rosé below as well as a craft pink gin

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

Michelin night brings stars, surprises — but no Irish three-star yet
Michelin night brings stars, surprises — but no Irish three-star yet
Irish hopes for a historic Michelin three-star fade, but new stars, service awards and celebrations still light up Dublin

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Two Irish restaurants earn first Michelin stars at Dublin ceremony
Two Irish restaurants earn first Michelin stars at Dublin ceremony
Forest Avenue and The Pullman claimed their first Michelin stars as Ireland hosted the guide’s ceremony for the first time

Mon, 09 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

Super Bowl: Fingerlicking American recipes to make for Sunday's big game
Super Bowl: Fingerlicking American recipes to make for Sunday's big game
Buffalo chicken wings, mac and cheese, and peanut butter pecan pie are all on the menu

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Restaurant review: Soulful homeliness and a welcome sense of place in dishes at Spitalfields
S Restaurant review: Soulful homeliness and a welcome sense of place in dishes at Spitalfields
I last reviewed Spitalfields in September 2019, shortly after it opened. Stephen McAllister’s menu arrived fully formed, full of instant classics, most of which are still on the menu today

Sun, 08 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

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Wine with Leslie: Grenache falls under the radar despite being one of the most planted grapes
Grenache plantings may have reduced a little in recent years but it is still the primary grape in Côtes-du-Rhône, Provence and much of Southern France

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Inside the final chapter of Cork’s Quay Co-Op restaurant and the movement it created
S Inside the final chapter of Cork’s Quay Co-Op restaurant and the movement it created
As the restaurant closes, the story of how the Quay Co-Op fed Cork’s counterculture and conscience comes into focus

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Top 8 foods for a romantic Valentine's Day brunch — or breakfast in bed
Top 8 foods for a romantic Valentine's Day brunch — or breakfast in bed
For our Top 8, I’ve put together some breakfast ideas worth lingering over

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

‘We’ve had the run of our lives’: The Tannery restaurant to close after 30 years
‘We’ve had the run of our lives’: The Tannery restaurant to close after 30 years
The owners of the popular Dungarvan restaurant said they are 'closing because we can, not because we have to'

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Catherine Fulvio on how to teach the basics of cooking to the TikTok generation
Catherine Fulvio on how to teach the basics of cooking to the TikTok generation
Catherine Fulvio’s online cooking course is ideal for transition year students who wish to learn new skills

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Farmgate Lismore among five Irish restaurants awarded Bib Gourmands
Farmgate Lismore among five Irish restaurants awarded Bib Gourmands
The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland Awards take place in Dublin on Monday, February 9, where restaurants will be awarded coveted Michelin stars

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Sarah Butler: Comfort food recipes for homemade lasagne and marble cake — and a goodbye
Sarah Butler: Comfort food recipes for homemade lasagne and marble cake — and a goodbye
Thank you for cooking with me

Mon, 02 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

Close up shot of man and woman toasting and drinking red wine from glasses on dinner
Wine with Leslie: Red wines to warm you up as spring begins
While we wait for spring weather, let’s look for warmth and sustenance in the Southern Hemisphere.

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

A gluten-free Colin the Caterpillar cake lands in Irish M&S shops — here are the details
A gluten-free Colin the Caterpillar cake lands in Irish M&S shops — here are the details
A gluten-free version of the cake has been the most requested product on M&S Food’s social media

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Graham Norton Show - London
Nigella Lawson to replace Prue Leith on Great British Bake Off
The TV chef and cookbook author will replace the outgoing judge

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

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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

Restaurant review: The menu at Hang Dai Chinese will get you through the January blues
S Restaurant review: The menu at Hang Dai Chinese will get you through the January blues
Hang Dai’s menu is a mix of small and larger plates, with everything designed for sharing, and there is also the option of a ‘family style’ tasting menu

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

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Leslie Williams: Forget about dry January — life is too short
Instead of depriving myself of delicious things this January, I have instead been indulging in African and East and Southern Asian flavours

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

'I’m 86 for goodness sake': Prue Leith to leave Great British Bake Off
'I’m 86 for goodness sake': Prue Leith to leave Great British Bake Off
She announced she has decided to step down from the role after nine series

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

How an anti-inflammatory diet and these recipes transformed my endometriosis symptoms
How an anti-inflammatory diet and these recipes transformed my endometriosis symptoms
Lauren Taylor chats to cookery author and women’s health advocate Sophie Richards about whole foods, cooking and cravings. Sophie also shares some recipes from her new book below

Wed, 21 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

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