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Clash Bar & Bites brings the buzz back to weekend brunch at NYX Hotel Dublin Portobello
NYX Hotel Dublin Portobello is turning up the volume on weekends with the relaunch of its new brunch menu at Clash Bar & Bites, now served every Saturday and Sunday , pairing big flavours, feel-good vibes and a bottomless drinks menu made for lingering afternoons. The Clash Bar & Bites brunch menu is unapologetically indulgent, led by standout sweet dishes such as Strawberry & Vanilla Cheesecake French Toast (€15.50), featuring cinnamon-infused brioche, macerated strawber

Danny Joyce | Editor
19 hours ago


Viva Espana! Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa bring a taste of Spain to West Cork
Throw away the wellies, be done with the raincoat – there’s a taste of Spain to be found in West Cork. For a limited time, Dunes Pub & Bistro , the award winning gastro bar at Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa , will cheer you with sunshine on a plate as they introduce their new Tapas menu. A collaboration between Inchydoney’s Head Chef Alan Forde and his colleague, Spanish chef Emilio Lopez , who has worked at the Hotel for some time now, the Tapas menu is the perfect blend

Danny Joyce | Editor
20 hours ago


Frank and Honest invites Coffee Lovers to embrace their Dark Sid
Frank and Honest are delighted to introduce their new Dark Roast blend , now available in Centra and SuperValu stores nationwide. The new blend will join the brand’s much loved House Blend, giving customers more choice at the machine. Described as smooth, bold and irresistible, the Frank and Honest Dark Roast is a shamelessly dark blend with rich notes of dark chocolate and dried fruits. Full-bodied and unapologetic, it’s designed for coffee drinkers who like their cup with

Danny Joyce | Editor
2 days ago


Krispy Kreme® and Kit Kat® team up for Cookie Dough-nut collaboration!
Ready for a break that breaks expectations? This February crunch meets Kreme as Krispy Kreme® teams up with well-loved chocolate brand KitKat ® to launch a brand-new limited-edition doughnut that promises a break like never before - the Cookie Dough - nut . From February 15th to April 6th , Krispy Kreme is giving sweet-treat fans an early, unique taste of KitKat®’s latest delicious flavour. Bringing together the best of both worlds, the Cookie Dough-nut combines KitKat®’s n

Danny Joyce | Editor
Feb 16


OAKBERRY Unveils a High Protein Hazelnut Choco Topping to Rival the World’s Most Famous Hazelnut Spreads
OAKBERRY , the world’s #1 açaí brand is excited to announce the launch of their new Hazelnut choco cream spread , which is available from today to be added to any of the brand's signature açaí bowls in all 14 Irish stores. Made from a smooth hazelnut base, it has no added sugar and contains 7.4g of protein per serving. Speaking about the launch of the new topping, Oakberry Managing Director and co - owner Nick Twomey commented that “the focus was on creating a premiu

Danny Joyce | Editor
Feb 14


Nestlé Confectionery hatches its Easter 2026 line-up
Nestlé Confectionery is unveiling a fresh line-up landing on shelves this Easter. New for 2026, the seasonal range is packed with lots of exciting new innovations: KitKat Chunky Funky Incredible Egg, KitKat Hazelnut Marbled Incredible Egg, KitKat Salted Caramel Marbled Incredible Egg, KitKat Crispy Egg, Rowntree’s Egg-Venture, Aero Brownie Egg, Milkybar Easter Friends and Milkybar Crispy Cookie Egg. KitKat fans are spoilt this year with four new eggs to crack into.

Danny Joyce | Editor
Feb 14


A Healthier Valentine’s Day? These Linwoods Recipes Might Surprise You
Valentine’s Day has a funny way of becoming all about excess. Big dinners. Big desserts. Big boxes of chocolate that mysteriously disappear in one sitting. But what if you could still keep it indulgent… just with a slightly smarter edge? With February 14th around the corner, Linwoods Health Foods have shared two recipes that strike that balance nicely — one rich and chocolatey (as it should be), and one fresh, colourful and very “Instagram breakfast” without being complicat

Danny Joyce | Editor
Feb 12


Gino's Gelato to Give Away Thousands of FREE Crêpes Across The Country This Pancake Tuesday
Gino's Gelato is marking Pancake Tuesday 2026 with its biggest giveaway yet, offering FREE traditional crêpes to customers across 29 stores nationwide on Tuesday, 17th February, from 9am–12pm. Available on a first-come, first-served basis, customers can enjoy a complimentary traditional crêpe with lemon, butter and sugar at participating stores nationwide*. With this much-loved event drawing massive crowds year after year, early arrival is strongly recommended. This year’s

Danny Joyce | Editor
Feb 12


Which Pancake Personality Are You?
Ahead of Pancake Tuesday, ALDI is helping everyone in Ireland discover their perfect pancake personality. Whether you prefer thin and classic, thick and indulgent, or a quick-and-easy stack, ALDI has everything you need at great value to make sure Pancake Tuesday is not complicated. Discover Your Pancake Personality The Classic: Loyal to tradition, this personality loves the simple pleasures. Thin pancakes with a squeeze of lemon, a dusting of sugar, or a drizzle of syrup sh

Danny Joyce | Editor
Feb 12


Is Ireland switching from Pints to Flat Whites?
For generations, meeting for a pint has been a cornerstone of Irish social life. But new research from Premium European Coffee House Caffè Nero suggests that habit is quietly shifting, with more people choosing relaxed coffee catch-ups as their go-to way to connect. Over half of Irish consumers (62%) now say they would rather meet friends over coffee than in the pub, pointing to a growing preference for daytime meet-ups that fit around modern routines. To celebrate this

Danny Joyce | Editor
Feb 12


Gift Chocolate That Does Good This February with Tony’s Chocolonely!
Known for its bold flavours, vibrant packaging and delicious chocolate, Tony’s Chocolonely is on a mission to end exploitation in the cocoa industry. This month, Fairtrade Ireland launches its annual call to shop fair with Fairbruary and Tony’s reminds us that we can indulge while also creating positive impact! From romantic gestures and friendship treats to midweek pick-me-ups, choose chocolate that tastes good and does good: Galentine’s Day (13th February) – A moment

Danny Joyce | Editor
Feb 11


Shredded Wheat launches new Fruit Wheats range in time for Fibre February
Nestlé Cereals is bringing a deliciously fruity twist to high fibre breakfasts with the launch of its new Shredded Wheat Fruit Wheats range hitting Tesco stores nationwide in time for ‘ Fibre February ’. Shredded Wheat Raisin Wheats, Blueberry Wheats, Apricot Wheats and Red Berry Wheats are bitesize biscuits, made with toasted whole grain wheat and a delicious fruity filling. With no added sugar* the new breakfast cereal is high in fibre, low in fat and salt and suitable

Danny Joyce | Editor
Feb 4


Have a break with Cookie Dough: Cookie Dough joins the KitKat Family
It’s a cookie dough take over! KitKat is launching its new cookie dough flavour range, now available across some of your favourite KitKat products. This delicious twist combines the iconic KitKat crispy wafer with the rich, comforting taste of cookie dough, creating the ultimate sweet treat. The new KitKat cookie dough flavour range includes: • KitKat 4 Finger Cookie Dough Flavour (available in single and multipack formats) • KitKat 2 Finger Cookie Dough Flavour (availa

Danny Joyce | Editor
Feb 2


Ireland Gets a Fibre Boost as Holland & Barrett Launches New High Fibre Food Range
Holland & Barrett , Europe’s leading health and wellness retailer, has launched a new High Fibre food range across its 70 stores in Ireland, making it easier than ever for customers to add more fibre to every meal, with delicious options for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacking. The launch comes as fibre intake remains a significant challenge across Ireland. According to the Irish Nutrition and Dietetics Institute (INDI), over 80% of Irish adults fall short of the recomme

Danny Joyce | Editor
Jan 29


Zambrero Celebrates Fourth Location in Cork with 100 Free Burritos on January 23rd
Zambrero has officially opened its doors at Grandons Mace Sallybrook and will mark the occasion with a grand opening celebration this Friday, January 23rd, offering 100 free burritos to customers on the day. Then, for the remainder of the day, burritos will be €5 . Ken Grandon, Zambrero franchise partner , said: “We are incredibly excited to officially launch Zambrero at Grandons MACE Sallybrook. This partnership represents everything we believe in as a local business — f

Danny Joyce | Editor
Jan 19


ODEON Cinemas Reveals almost 700,000 Bags of Popcorn were Sold in 2025
ODEON Cinemas has today revealed that Irish moviegoers consumed an impressive 694,721 popcorn bags (111 tonnes) across its cinemas nationwide in 2025, which is enough to fill almost half an Olympic-sized swimming pool, cementing popcorn’s status as the ultimate big-screen snack. In 2025 alone, the Irish customers also consumed a total of 9,708 litres of butter on their popcorn, which is the equivalent of around 65 bathtubs. As part of the celebration, ODEON Cinemas also s

Danny Joyce | Editor
Jan 19


KitKat unveils first-ever Formula 1® Chocolate Car
KitKat is proud to be the official chocolate bar of Formula 1. To mark this exciting partnership, the brand is launching a chocolate masterpiece in the shape of a Formula 1 racing car, the first of its kind. Featuring a smooth milk chocolate shell with creamy filling and embedded crispy cereal pieces, the product showcases Nestlé’s world-class R&D expertise and precision manufacturing. Louise Barrett, Head of the Nestlé Research and Development Centre for Confectionery, Yor

Danny Joyce | Editor
Jan 18


Eddie Rocket’s Launches January Shake of the Month: Lemon Meringue
Eddie Rocket’s is kicking off 2026 with a brand new Shake of the Month — and it’s a seriously zesty one. To brighten up the new year, the iconic diner has revealed its January Shake of the Month: Lemon Meringue, a limited-time treat inspired by the classic dessert. This new shake combines a smooth vanilla milkshake base, blended with tangy lemon curd, and finished off with a swirl of fresh cream and a crisp cloud of meringue — delivering a perfect mix of sweet and sharp in

Danny Joyce | Editor
Jan 18


German Doner Kebab Turns Up the Heat in Ireland with their New Inferno Range
German Doner Kebab (GDK) is turning up the heat in Ireland with the launch of its hottest drop yet, the Inferno OG is a fiery new take on the iconic OG Kebab that fans already know and love. At its core, the Inferno OG stays true to the original: GDK’s signature kebab, loaded with a choice of premium lean doner meats, crisp fresh salad and toasted waffle bread. What sets it apart is the addition of GDK’s blazing new Inferno Sauce , which brings a bold hit of heat and t

Danny Joyce | Editor
Jan 15


The Happy Pear launch a new lightly Sparkling Prebiotic Soda designed to support Gut Health and everyday Wellbeing.
The Happy Pear has launched a range of new Gut Soda drinks, lightly sparkling prebiotic kombucha based sodas created to support everyday gut wellbeing, while providing refreshing taste and a joyful spark. With growing research emphasising the importance of fermented foods in digestive health, kombucha is continuing to rise in popularity, with 1 in 5 consumers now choosing fermented drinks as part of their routine. The Happy Pear Gut Soda is a raw and unpasteurised ferment

Danny Joyce | Editor
Jan 14
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