As the team behind popular restaurant Mamó enjoy some well-deserved r ‘n’ r, Australian Chef Tom Foster will be holding the fort in Howth.

Nollaig na mBan is a day to kick back, enjoy and celebrate the women in your life, so from literary events and festivals happening in the city, to ideas for doing it yourself, check out our pick of ways to mark the occasion this year.

We’ve dusted off the crystalware to see what kind of culinary trends Dublin’s diners can look forward to experiencing in the coming year.

Making a list? This year sees a particularly bumper selection of books packed to the brim with recipes, tips and techniques, thanks to the penmanship of some of the country’s emerging and enduring chefs, cooks and mixologists.

Mulled wine, seasonal merch and a chance to catch up with folks you may not have seen in a while… Who doesn’t love a good market?

‘Tis the season to meet some of the city’s finest artisans, at one of the many Christmas markets popping up across Dublin this month.

Looking to nail that Christmas shopping list? The coming weekend sees over 55 Irish brands and businesses come together in Dun Laoghaire for the much anticipated Irish Pop-Up Collective (IPUC) Christmas event.

A new festive afternoon tea offering from the hospitable crew at Luttrellstown Castle looks set to entice those who prefer their pre-Christmas catch-ups away from the bustle of town. 

Suesey Street Restaurant has launched Sister Suesey, a cool new coffee kiosk where customers can enjoy snacks and casual lunch in a unique setting overlooking the Grand Canal.

“I’ve been a huge DOOM fan for decades and this cookbook came together as a way to pay tribute to an icon of hip hop while adding a delicious dimension to his back catalogue.” – Ben Gore

Bahay’s Richie Castillo and Alex O’Neill have joined forces with Warehouse Food Market for an exciting Winter Evening Residency that sees them dishing up rich Filipino flavours with a festive twist.

One of our favourite winter rituals involves a pilgrimage to Poolbeg Street to imbibe a creamy pint or two at Mulligans, followed by a spot of supper at the convivial Gursha down the road.

The Dublin Lunar New Year Festival has issued a call out to those interested in hosting an event to usher in The Year of The Dragon.

We’re looking forward to making room in the freezer for Emi Takakura’s new venture Slice of Life when it launches in the coming months.

Long regarded as a solid reference point for cooks of all hues, The Irish Beef Book encompasses everything from a handy guide to choosing quality meat, to delicious recipes covering all aspects of nose-to-tail eating

It’s the time of year when thoughts turn to homely soups as a means of getting some old school nutrition and nourishment into the system ahead of the traditional December splurge.

“These dishes are made in our kitchen daily by Argentinian cooks including my husband Diego and the wonderful Ida, aged 76, who moved to Ireland in recent years.” – Evan McAuliffe, Peperina City Bistro

The four-day jamboree centres on the prominence of cattle in ancient Irish folklore and mythology, setting the scene for an imaginatively themed series of cookery demos, tastings, walks and workshops in great culinary company.