Articles & Essays
New dining club to take place at historic Irish estate
Lovin DublinChef James Gabriel Martin has teamed up with the Keogh Family of Whitestown House to host unique, fully immersive events with changeable themes, menus. Guests are first welcomed to the drawing room for cocktails and harp music before stepping in to the famed dining room to sit at the long table.
Chef James Gabriel Martin on his life in food and journalism
Image MagazineJames Gabriel Martin has spent his life curiously learning about people, places and food. His travels have taken him to Buddhist settlements in the mountains of Japan, but it was returning home to Ireland that truly sparked his love for food, culture and heritage.
GIY founder Mick Kelly on the future of Ireland’s food security
Image MagazineMick Kelly is founder and CEO of Grow it Yourself, a community-driven social enterprise in Waterford that works to make it easier for people to access and grow organic food. He actively campaigns for more sustainable food systems and policies within Ireland that support farmers and growers.
A Lonely Planet Guide to the Onsens of Wakayama Prefecture
Lonely PlanetThere’s nothing quite like bathing in the blissfully warm, mineral-rich waters of an onsen on a trip to Japan. For generations, both locals and visitors have flocked to these ancient hot springs to rejuvenate mind, body and spirit.
Black magic: Craft, science and ceremony is behind the perfect pint of Guinness
Image MagazineIrish people have strong opinions when it comes to Guinness. A pub garnering a reputation for serving a great pint of plain is arguably the most surefire way to set it up for success. But what actually goes in to making the perfect pint?
To Love is to Nourish
Personal WritingFollowing personal loss, a reflection on the role food has played throughout my life, in good times and bad, from basic sustenance to the emotional comfort, community and connection that it creates.
Dublin’s emerging neighbourhood wine scene is building community
Image MagazineWith a diverse offering of restaurants, venues, bars, pubs and clubs, Dublin city centre has long been celebrated as a top tier destination for mixing and mingling. However, the last few years have seen more independent businesses opening further afield, in local areas and on the outskirts of the city.
Exploring the intrinsic magic of everyday things
Image MagazineFrom family heirlooms to cooking tools that we use every day, over time household items can take on a special energy and meaning. This piece serves as a discussion to look at what makes us so attached to certain objects.
Joe’s Smokehouse in North County Dublin is brings the fire to Irish barbecue
Image MagazineFrom the pit masters in the United States through to Japanese yakitori and Argentinian asado, diverse cultures all over the world feature passionate experts cooking with fire and smoke. Now, one Irish man is striving to perfect his skills with a take on barbecue and low and slow cooking that champions hyper local high quality ingredients.
Award-winning Irish cocktail bar shaking things up on an international level
Image MagazineWith considered offerings that focus on storytelling and provenance, Dublin cocktail haven Bar 1661 continues to prove itself as a heavy-hitter in the world of mixology and modern drink creation. Their We Call This Power menu has been named a Top 10 nominee for World’s Best Cocktail Menu for the second year in a row.
Behind the hatch: the highs and lows of running a food truck in Ireland
Image MagazineCoffee trucks, culinary caravans and pop-up purveyors with offerings that range from set meals to quick comforting classics have become increasingly popular. In many cases, food trucks are celebrated for their engaging takes on diverse cuisines and for the community spirit that can grow around them, but what are the realities of operating like this in Ireland?
Bread with Benefits: The Irish baker examining link between food and mood
Image MagazineIn recent years, more research has been dedicated to studying subjects such as gut health and neuroscience, and how our food choices play a huge role in how we feel. Husband and wife team Chris and Sara Brownlow are fascinated by this topic, and run engaging workshops from their space in Navan.
How Nomo Ramen’s Kevin Hughes is relentlessly pursuing the perfect bowl
Image MagazineBack in 2022, ramen aficionados were excited to hear of a new offering coming to Dublin city. It promised expertly crafted food informed by deep research and skill in a no nonsense fast casual setting. Since then, Nomo Ramen has not only garnered a cult following
FoodSpace strives for sustainable, ethical change in Ireland and abroad
Image MagazineFounded in Ireland in 2016, FoodSpace is an award-winning on-site catering company that integrates considered sustainability and responsible food practices. It now operates more than 20 client cafés across the country, as well as some in the United Kingdom.
The family behind Boann Distillery is leading the Irish whiskey renaissance
Image MagazineAt Boann Distillery in Drogheda, the Cooney family are carving their own path in the competitive world of the drinks industry. I met with the family to sample their whiskey and to learn more about what they do.
