The indie Irish restaurants that will keep you coming back
From a 24-course tasting menu to a 45-year-old Sichuan spot and a Dublin classic serving famine soup, these places justly inspire loyalty
Food Month
A life-changing lunch that triggered a career pivot: ‘My friends thought I was mad’
Kent-based chef Stephen Harris on the career pivot that led to his Michelin star at renowned pub, The Sportsman
Lacklustre response to Michelin awards coming to Dublin reflects wider State indifference to restaurant sector
Lack of joined-up agency thinking in relation to Michelin is symptomatic of wider State indifference to restaurant sector
Twelve Irish restaurants where you’ll find particularly good value
Decent value can feel like a rare commodity these days, but these places prove it hasn’t disappeared
How does Irish wine consumption compare to other countries?
How to Drink Better: The biggest consumer of wine per capita in the world is Portugal
Is it okay to binge drink occasionally?
A doctor advises on how you can reduce the health risks of a night’s binge drinking
It’s whiskey season and John Wilson recommends these four bottles
Whether it’s a gift or not, these whiskeys will never fail to impress a taster
At the top of the meat market: ‘It’s the most delicious beef I can get my hands on’
As chefs constantly chase something different to bring to the table, new ways of approaching beef are winning spots on their menus
Mark Moriarty’s 15-minute desserts: few ingredients, impressive results
The further I get into my career, the more I realise that the best dishes often contain the fewest ingredients
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for red wine prunes with mascarpone ‘a la Etto’
Prunes with warm syrup – what could be more comforting on a chilly day?
Mark Moriarty’s 15-minute recipe for chocolate soufflé
Remember to make sure you don’t knock out too much air at the end stages
Christmas experiences and gift ideas to get you in the festive mood
A round-up of festive gift and entertainment ideas
John Wilson’s pick of wines to buy at O’Briens this month
Wines for the Weekend: These options all offer good value at the moment
Blessed are the Irish craft cider-makers: ‘Most Irish people don’t know what cider is’
The artisan cider market is growing, with clever innovation and hard work at its core. But consumers still have some learning to do
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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