James Gabriel Martin

Bread with Benefits

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Bread with Benefits: The Irish baker examining the connection between food and mood

It has long been established that diet affects our wellbeing. In recent years, more time and research has…

By James Gabriel Martin

Guinness

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Black magic: The craft, science and ceremony behind the perfect pint of Guinness

Irish people have strong opinions when it comes to Guinness. A pub garnering a reputation for serving a…

By James Gabriel Martin

Boann Distillery

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The family behind Boann Distillery is leading the Irish whiskey renaissance

At Boann Distillery in Drogheda, the Cooney family are carving their own path in the competitive world of…

By James Gabriel Martin

neighbourhood wine scene

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How Dublin’s emerging neighbourhood wine scene is building community and connection

With a diverse offering of restaurants, venues, bars, pubs and clubs, Dublin city centre has long been celebrated…

By James Gabriel Martin

Nomo Ramen

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How Nomo Ramen’s Kevin Hughes is relentlessly pursuing the perfect bowl

Back in 2022, ramen aficionados were excited to hear of a new offering coming to Dublin city. It…

By James Gabriel Martin

Bar 1661

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The award-winning Irish cocktail bar shaking things up on an international level

With impressively considered offerings that focus on storytelling and provenance, Dublin-based cocktail haven Bar 1661 continues to prove…

By James Gabriel Martin

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Behind the hatch: the highs and lows of running a food truck in Ireland

Coffee trucks, culinary caravans and pop-up purveyors with offerings that range from gourmet set meals to quick comforting…

By James Gabriel Martin

The Magic of Everyday Things

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The intrinsic magic of everyday things

From family heirlooms to cooking tools that we use every day, over time household items can take on…

By James Gabriel Martin

Food and Folklore

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From folklore to fork: translating Ireland’s mythology to modern day cooking

The island of Ireland has a profoundly proud and powerful tradition of storytelling, with legend and lore being…

By James Gabriel Martin