Looking for something to do this week? We have a few ideas for you.
Read on to find out about events taking place around the country this week, new menus, festivals, news and more.
Fresh Resolutions with The Happy Pear
Saturday, January 4th from 10am-5.30pm at Radisson Blu Royal, Golden Lane, Dublin
Kicking off 2020, this seminar aims to help you make the new year your best yet. Teaming wellness with financial advice, nutritious recipes and more, this event will see a range of speakers, including The Happy Pear twins, help to inspire guests to live their best lives. Click here for ticket info and pricing.
Twilight dinner for Little Christmas at The Mustard Seed, Limerick
Sunday, January 5th
Little Christmas, also known as women's Christmas or Nollaig na mBan in Irish, marks the end of the twelve days of Christmas. Decorations come down and the festivities are officially over as everyone moves on to a new year.
To mark the occasion, The Mustard Seed has launched a special rate to help guests prolong their Christmas holidays. The Twilight Dinner is a four-course meal made with some of head chef Angel Pirev's favourite ingredients costing just €49 per person. For an additional €55 per person sharing, guests can also enjoy a special overnight stay with breakfast at The Mustard Seed.
To book, call 069 68508. Click here for more information about The Mustard Seed.
Mount Juliet Estate is kicking off the new year with a bang by inviting engaged couples from around the country to their 2020 winter wedding showcase. This free event will allow guests to meet the team at Mount Juliet, sample the hospitality and decide on their preferences for the big day. Guests will be greeted with Champagne and canapés from the estate's culinary experts, highlighting what sort of food is available to enjoy as part of the wedding packages. This is a free event and booking is not required. Visit mountjuliet.ie or phone +353 56 777 3000 for further information.
The bridal suite at Mount Juliet Estate.
An alcohol-free January at The Shelbourne with The Virgin Mary Bar
Sean McGoldrick from The Shelbourne has collaborated with Anna Walsh, bar manager at Ireland's first non-alcoholic bar The Virgin Mary Bar, to create an alcohol-free menu for January. The six drinks featured on the menu utilise popular ingredients like Seedlip Grove and Garden, Darjeeling tea and chamomile bitters to create a well-rounded offering to ensure that non-drinkers don't feel out of place this January. Each drink costs €8.50, click here for more information.
Jordan is a Wicklow-based writer with a love for all things food and drink. She trained and worked as a chef in Dublin before turning to food writing and joining the FOOD&WINE team. Passionate about baking and brunch, you'll often find Jordan enjoying eggs benedict and an iced latte at new spots around the city.