There is something about soup that can make even the darkest days feel better
I am going through a big tomato soup phase. It’s the best soup, and I will not be debating this with anyone
Food Month
It’s the most whiskey time of year: four bottles to gift, or buy for yourself
John Wilson: A number of suppliers have produced special editions that offer that little bit extra for the festive period
Gourmet Food Parlour opens first stand-alone restaurant in three years
Its new location in 8th Lock, Dublin 11 will add 25 jobs to the new residential and commercial development
Sandwiches but not as you know them: the focaccia era has arrived
How long before this puffed, crisp Italian bread takes over the streets of Dublin 2? Surely, not very
Mark Moriarty’s ultimate focaccia recipe
There’s nothing difficult about this bread but it takes a little bit of time
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for focaccia with spiced cauliflower, hummus and green sauce
This hummus recipe should serve you well for many other dishes too
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for focaccia with Bolognese and stracciatella
Don’t forget the parmesan rind in this bolognaise sauce, which you can also use for pasta
Weekend recipe challenge: a prize-winning beef strip loin
This dish from Jack Rice of Comet in Dublin won him the 2026 Euro-Toques young chef of the year award
Where to find the best croissants in Dublin. We taste tested four
We sample a selection of the city’s most beloved bakes, from Cuisine de France to artisanal offerings at nearly twice the price
Wine blow-ins: three veteran wine importers from abroad tell us how they have watched the Irish market change
These three importers have all been in Ireland for more than two decades and have seen the market transform
The Feed: Food historian Ann Marie Duffin’s favourite places for coffee, lunch and dinner with a difference
As founder of Bia Duit, Duffin has a few favourite historical culinary traditions too
Mark Moriarty Studio review: I ate one of the best things I’ve had all year in this convivial spot
Mark Moriarty’s fine-dining restaurant in Wilton Park feels like a subterranean party zone of the best culinary kind
14 new restaurants to visit around Ireland this winter
For something different in Ireland, consider a Lucan cafe, a vegetarian spot in Dublin 2 or an elegant diningroom in Belfast
My most memorable meal: Dismayed staff, calf’s sweetbread and cheese trolley of my life
We weren’t even meant to end up in a Michelin-starred restaurant but there we were on the Brittany coast, out of season
No restaurant, no kitchen, no problem: The growing band of nomadic chefs who ‘pop up’ across Ireland
Chefs seeking freedom, flexibility and a greater sense of creativity have found a home wherever they happen to end up
Erica Drum’s stress-free comfort food recipes: One pot Thai red curry coconut noodles
This is not a traditional curry but it is a flexible dish that you can adapt for those evenings when you need a fast, nutritious and easy meal
‘I’m lucky enough to belong to Catalonia and Spain and Ireland. I have the best of the three’
Anna Cabrera, who came to Ireland 25 years ago, runs two restaurants in Dublin and recently became an Irish citizen
My 30-year journey in non-alcoholic beer: from Kaliber to craft brewers
The best of the low- and non-alcholic beer market was initially foreign, but then the Irish craft producers got going
John Wilson’s seven foolproof tips for choosing a bottle of wine
How to Drink Better: Keep this advice in mind next time you’re heading to your local wine shop
‘By God, it was not easy’: What it’s like to open an Irish food business in 2026
A chef’s minor stabbing, leaky dishwashers and many sleepless nights are among the challenges faced by those setting up for the first time
Two flavour-filled pasta dishes that pass muster with the toughest critics of all
Two staff dinner staples where seasoning, speed and technique have been perfected
‘People literally fight over the Mayan Gold’: How the Irish spud got its swagger back
Between greater focus on potato varieties and top chefs seeking out the best Irish produce, spuds are turning into the main event
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for spaghetti with fennel seeds, pork and chorizo
Parmesan and a flourish of parsley at the end bring this crowd pleaser together without breaking the bank
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for ‘Louis’s lasagne’ with sobrasada
This delicious, hearty lasagne, the creation of commis chef Louis, uses beef cheek and spicy sausage
Weekend recipe challenge: a prize-winning pear and almond tart
This dessert from Aengus Moloney of Aniar won the 2026 top Euro-Toques pastry award
100 great restaurants: our complete list for 2026
We’ve got the newest spots, the best places for parties, winning wine lists and so much more – eating out as the evenings draw in has never been more appealing
The Athlone chef turning Irish food into an unlikely success story in Shanghai
A modern Irish bistro serving bacon and cabbage aims to crack China
Affordable wines: a New Zealand white and a Burgundy from Lidl
Wines for the Weekend: Try the red with autumnal dishes, while the white will work for sipping on its own
Fallon & Byrne acquired by owners of chicken brand Rosie & Jim
Located on Exchequer Street in Dublin, it includes restaurant, wine bar and food hall
‘An insult to his culture’: Italian chef sacked for not putting pineapple on pizza loses bid to get job back
In Australia many would consider this fruity refusal a sacrilege
Where do Irish onions come from?
Tastes and times have changed since the humble brown onion was the only option in shops
Fuoco restaurant review: A Ranelagh spot with plenty of fun, even if the food doesn’t dazzle
An instant scene has developed in the latest Dublin 6 outpost in Jules Mak’s empire
Kellogg’s goes against the grain: Rice Krispies reformulated due to lack of rice
Cereal manufacturer says switch to rice flour instead of grains is due to climate change
The best foods to eat and what to avoid to get a good night’s sleep
Three experts share the foods they recommend based on studies for the sleep-deprived among us
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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