Stories, trends and updates from the world of food and restaurants.
From its origins in 19th-century Britain to today’s chippies, pubs and restaurants, a look at how fish and chips emerged and how the classic is served today
A guide to eating sea urchin: what part you actually eat, what it tastes like, how to eat it, where sea urchins are eaten around the world, how much they cost, and what to know before trying them for the first time.
A complete guide to oysters: types and sizes, how they taste, how to eat and open them, what to serve with oysters, how much they cost, and what to know before trying them for the first time.
Dalkey Lobster Festival returns on 22–23 August 2026 with Irish seafood, lobster, live music and street entertainment in one of South Dublin’s best-known coastal villages. Admission is free.
When you want to try everything at once — or simply cannot decide what to order — an all-you-can-eat buffet might be the answer. Here is how the format works, what to expect and where to experience it in Dublin.
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An 800-metre table by the Mediterranean, leading chefs, restaurants and local producers — Spain’s coast becomes a meeting place for food, cooking and culinary traditions
A 16-seat gastronomic experience in Southern Italy where cuisine interacts with history, technology and changing environments, tracing thousands of years of culinary evolution towards an imagined future.
Three days of oyster-opening competitions, seafood experiences, farm tours and events bring Galway’s Atlantic food culture into focus from 25 to 27 September
Discover a distinctive dining experience near Reykjavík, where the menu follows nature and the journey from harvest to plate unfolds around you
A contemporary Irish dining spot with a strong sense of place, combining regional suppliers, its own hydroponic farm connection and a relaxed approach to modern food
Take a culinary journey around the world through the cuisines of more than 80 countries, from familiar favourites to unexpected dishes, alongside live cooking, culinary masterclasses and the Private Chef World Cup
