‘The system for sharing tips is grossly unfair’: Fresh flashpoint at The Ivy in Dublin
Restaurant documents shows tens of thousands of euro in tips for wait staff but kitchen workers see only a fraction of that
Food Month
Two spicy Mark Moriarty recipes to warm the heart as the chill approaches
Whatever about the health benefits in upping your chilli and spice intake, you’ll definitely reap taste rewards
Roasted prawns with jalapeño and lime dressing
You’ll need just five minutes of preparation time for this really easy dish
Simple slow cooker recipe for pork vindaloo with steamed rice
This recipe will start in the pan and end with three hours in the slow cooker
The rural Dublin family farm where the best chefs in Ireland source their produce
McNally Family Farm turned their backs on big supermarkets 30 years ago, opting to sell directly to consumers instead. Now, it’s where top Dublin chefs source their produce
Spike in global cocoa bean prices hits profits at Lir Chocolates
Irish chocolate maker was unable to pass on to customers the full cost of rise in raw materials last year
Irish chef’s restaurant ranked 20th in North America’s Best Restaurants list
Dubliner Trevor Moran, Noma veteran and owner of Nashville-based Locust, hints at expanding his dining concept back in Ireland
Christmas party cocktails: How to make an alcohol-free mulled wine
A flavourful and headache-free party drink
Chocs away: three Irish artisans offering an immersive chocolate experience
These Cork, Limerick and Wexford chocolatiers not only create their own chocolate recipes, but visitors also get a chance to see how it all happens
Revealed: The winner of The K Club/Irish Times Food Month amateur wine competition
Five finalists from more than 800 entrants competed at K Club event for a wine package that includes a trip to Bordeaux and exclusive visit to Château Magnol
West African food is finally taking its place at Irish tables
Three entrepreneurs are introducing the unique spices and flavours of Afro-Caribbean food to Ireland through fine dining, takeaway and casual dining
‘I stopped short of eating sheep brains’: Irish Times reporters abroad on their favourite foods and restaurants
To celebrate Food Month, Irish Times writers abroad reveal favourite foods and restaurants in their various postings
Food month: the strongman, the Olympian and the jockey
War of nutrition: different sports have different requirements when it comes to diet
Festive fizz for every budget to get the party started
Crémant and Cava – made in a similar manner to Champagne – can offer great value
Winter salads: heavy on flavour and light on the tummy
The winter season throws up a range of ingredients that make for beautiful salads and starter dishes
‘I know nothing about running a kitchen . . . it looks like absolute hell – tiring, time consuming and extremely risky’
Irishman Oscar Brophy is subletting the kitchen of his new Bratislava bar-cum-nightclub, whose name translates as Falling Plaster
Calling all meat eaters: Where to eat the best steaks in Ireland
When only a steak will cut it, these are 10 of our top restaurant choices
If you like refreshing unoaked whites and quality reds, try these
Wines for the Weekend: Both wines this week are new to Lidl and are on special offer - while stocks last
Base Wood Fired Pizza takeaway review: Neapolitan-style pizzas cooked to perfection with plenty of blistering
Efficient delivery and tasty pizzas a little pricier than the average
Lily Ramirez’s Courgettes with corn and pork
Winner Dinner: This super-quick Mexican stew is packed with hearty warming flavours
How to achieve farming sustainably in a globally connected world
We have many of the technological tools needed to make significant reductions in emissions
The Unicorn restaurant review: Legendary Dublin hotspot returns, but does the magic?
The spirit of this famous city centre eatery is lurking under teething problems that need to be banished, and soon
Fancy a small plate and glass of vino? Try one of Ireland’s best wine bars
We’ve picked out 16 wine bars worth a visit when you’re not quite in the full restaurant mood
The Italian job: In Dubai, you eat on the go. In Tuscany? Lunch is two hours minimum, and you savour every bite
Following a post-holiday dream, Irish-born Niall O’Toole and his family now run a wine and holiday business in Tuscany
Unlocking Ireland’s cookbook archive: ‘Some of the things they were eating are just plain weird’
Keepers of the National Library of Ireland’s special collections have assembled a fascinating gastronomic collection through their shared love of food
Food businesses get priced out: ‘I have been a chef for over 25 years and it’s the hardest it has ever been’
People who have poured their heart and soul into setting up successful food businesses are finding the going is only getting tougher
Great places to eat in Ireland: 12 restaurants for a laid-back bite
Pizza, mezze, fish and chips, wine bars, bistros ... Twelve restaurants for a laid-back bite
Irresistible: Why We Can’t Stop Eating – how the food industry cracked the code and made us all eat more
Television: The big message of this show is that we should not feel guilty about our eating habits, just angry about how we got here
‘I honestly have no idea how I’m going to save my restaurant from going under’
Irish restaurateurs face the hardest of times as the soaring cost of ingredients adds to an already challenging climate
Eating disorders in later life: Some of my peers have had teenage weight levels for decades
In fact, a locally-made, organic doughnut might well be better than green beans grown with scarce water in Namibia and air-freighted in plastic wrap
‘Leave inhibitions outside’: Why Chinese coffee is having an It Girl moment
Fine coffees arriving from the Yunnan province in southwest China have found a home in Ireland in recent years
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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