Supermac’s secures trademark victory against McDonald’s in England
UKIPO has ruled Supermac’s name and logo can be registered in the UK McDonald’s opposition…
Browsing: Food & B
MEET Lewis Barker: NEW executive chef appointed to Castlemartyr’s two-star Terre restaurant
Lewis Barker appointed Executive Chef at two-Michelin-starred Terre Barker relocated from Singapore where he was…
Europe’s biggest BBQ food festival returns to Dublin next week
Big Grill returns to Herbert Park Dublin from 13th-16th August Over 45 vendors serving 50+…
Alcohol consumption in Ireland continues downward trend, 35pc below peak – DIGI
Per capita alcohol consumption by Irish adults fell again last year, extending a consistent decline…
Wexford home preserves wins second consecutive 3-star great taste award
Wexford Home Preserves won its second consecutive 3-Star Great Taste Award for Blackcurrant Jam. The…
American Chamber Ireland partners with Aer Lingus College Football Classic
The American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (AmCham Ireland) has officially partnered with the Aer Lingus…
House Dublin relaunches late night weekend openings
House Dublin has officially relaunched its famous late night weekends, welcoming guests until 2.30 in…
WineCONNECT Dublin to take place 27 October
WineCONNECT Dublin takes place on 27 October at Smock Alley Theatre. Tim Atkin MW is…
Two thirds of Irish diners have reduced eating out frequency due to cost – First Table research
New research from First Table reveals that 63pc of Irish adults have reduced dining out…
Aramark Ireland celebrates Daniel O’Brien’s Special Olympics success
Daniel O’Brien won three medals at the 2026 Special Olympics Ireland Summer Games. He won…
Profits at Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud up 6pc to €124,563
Profits at Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud up 6pc to €124,563. The celebrated Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud in…
Carton House appoints Adare Manor’s Killian Bowen as new head chef of Michelin starred Morrison Room
Carton House, a Fairmont Hotel, has appointed the Adar Manor’s Killian Bowen as head chef…
More details released of Cork on a Fork Fest 2026
Cork on a Fork Fest revealed new events for 12-16 August 2026. The Pembroke Street…
Rake’s Café Bar launches sound of cocktails
Rake’s Café Bar launched The Sound of Cocktails, pairing ten cocktails with playlists. Each drink…
Two Shores launches new Paladar Mezcal Cask Finish Irish Rum
The Two Shores x Paladar 10 Year Old Mezcal Cask Finish Irish Rum is a…
Ballymaloe Foods achieves certified B corporation status
Ballymaloe Foods has attained Certified B Corporation status, recognising its commitment to social and environmental…
Uber in advanced talks to acquire Delivery Hero in €12.5bn deal
Uber is paying roughly €41 per share for Delivery Hero The deal values Delivery Hero…
Staffing shortages across Ireland’s hospitality sector reach critical juncture
Staffing shortages across Ireland’s hospitality sector have reached a critical juncture, with food-led hospitality losing…
Sheen Falls earns Michelin Guide recommendation
The Falls Restaurant at the five-star Sheen Falls Lodge hotel in Kenmare, Co. Kerry, has…
HERE is the FOUR-point action for hospitality business as 9pc VAT rate returns
Hospitality and tourism operators across Ireland are being reminded to update systems withf the return…
Dave’s Hot Chicken enters Irish market with outlet on Dublin’s Dame Street
The Dublin flagship sits at One Central Plaza, Dame Street. The opening generated 40 new…
‘An incredible natural pantry’ – Dunluce Lodge’s Stephen Holland named NI Chef of the Year.
Stephen Holland has been awarded Chef of the Year at the LCN Awards 2026. The…
Taste Waterford reveals details of ultimate summer picnic
Taste Waterford has invited creation of summer picnics. Producers have supplied breads cheeses and drinks.…
Hospitality sector shows resilience with 26pc drop in closures ahead of VAT cut – PWC
Hospitality insolvencies in Ireland fell by more than 26pc in the first half of 2026…
SETU launches ‘earn while you learn’ hospitality degree
South East Technological University has introduced a new part time Bachelor of Business in Hospitality…
College Green/Westin Hotel appoints Leo Vaz as new Pastry Chef
The College Green Hotel Dublin has officially appointed Leo Vaz as its new Pastry Chef.…
Artisan makers invited to participate in Winterval Christmas Market 2026
Winterval runs weekends from 13 November to 23 December in Waterford. Over 80 artisan vendors…
Aghadoe Heights launches new four-course Afternoon Tea experience
Aghadoe Heights offers a four-course Afternoon Tea priced at €55 per person. The menu features…
Visit Cork highlights food experiences through the Experience Cork campaign
Visit Cork;s new Experience Cork campaign focusses on food. 60pc of Ireland;s artisan food producers…
PR setback for Lidl as first pub opens in Belfast with a stand-off and a throw-out
The grand opening of Lidl’s first-ever pub, The Middle Ale in Dundonald (near Belfast), quickly…
Mullingar’s Sugar Plum Sweetery wins top prize at 2026 National Enterprise Awards
Mullingar-based premium chocolatier Sugar Plum Sweetery has won the top prize as the Overall National…
Watch Hill Proper hosts 4th Annual American Whiskey Festival
The event ran from 5pm to 10pm on 15 August 2026. Over 40 distilleries and…
Dromoland Castle appoints Kevin Fleming as resort executive chef
Kevin Fleming joins Dromoland Castle as Resort Executive Chef. The appointment took place in June…
ION Harbour by Simon Rogan launches ION at Sea in Malta
ION at Sea operates Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Dinner Cruise runs from…
HERE are ALL the winners of the Irish Bar & Cocktail awards 2026
The Irish Bar & Cocktail Awards have taken place at Mount Wolseley Hotel Spa &…
Standards, social media, & supporting food infrastructure: Taste of Kildare launch event looks ‘beyond the plate’ with panel discussion
https://www.flickr.com/photos/91162693@N04/albums/72177720334205844 Taste of Kildare 2026 takes place on the 15th and 16th of August. The…
AI survey reveals cheapest pints in Irish pubs (and guess which is the most expensive)
The AI survey listed cheapest pints in Ireland. The Dufferin Arms in Downpatrick charges £2.55.…
Ana Nechita has won the Aramark International Chefs’ Cup 2026
Ana Nechita from Ireland won the Aramark International Chefs’ Cup 2026. She became the first…
Big 7 Travel names Cork on a Fork Fest the number one food festival in Europe
Cork on a Fork Fest ranks first in Europe Event runs 12-16 August with 150…
Iconic Captain Americas restaurant on Grafton Street prepares to close
Captain Americas will serve its last customers on Sunday. The restaurant first opened in 1971…