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Nu Dehli Lounge Restaurant Is Once Again Named Best In NI At Prestigious Food Awards

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For the third year in a row Nu Dehli Lounge in Belfast’s city centre has been crowned the winner at the Asian Restaurant & Takeway Awards 2024. The awards took place at London’s Royal Lancaster and speaking straight after the glittering ceremony Nu Dehli Lounge owner Naz Din said they were honoured to be recognised […]

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Boojum Invites Students To ‘Live it Large’ With £5,000 Cash Giveaway And A Year Of Free Burritos

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Boojum, Ireland’s most popular burrito spot, is levelling up Freshers 2024 with a jaw-dropping giveaway. One lucky student will get to “Live It Large” with £5,000 cash and a year’s worth of free Boojum. With this epic prize, the winner will be cash-rich and burrito-fuelled, setting the stage for a seriously unforgettable university experience. As

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Chiquito is Putting the Fiesta Fun Into Freshers with a Free Loaded Nachos Giveaway for Students

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Mexican favourite Chiquito is putting the fiesta fun into Freshers with a Free Loaded Nachos giveaway for students. Chiquito, known for its party atmosphere and great Mexican cuisine, has unveiled the special offer to help students as they start University and college life. Chiquito, which has been delivering the best of Mexican cuisine for over

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An Evening With Brockmans Gin

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Gin lovers rejoice! Immerse yourself in the world of Brockmans Gin for an evening guaranteed to tantalise your tastebuds. Indulge in expertly crafted serves and innovative cocktails, meticulously matched to complement each stage of your four-course meal. With Brockmans Gin Brand Ambassador Mike Whatmoug as your guide for the evening, guests will journey through the rich

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High Spirits as Dunadry Hotel & Garden Unveils New Whiskey Experience

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The Dunadry Hotel & Gardens has enhanced its appeal to the visitor and corporate markets with the opening of The Cellar, a private venue to showcase and taste an extensive range of premium Irish whiskeys and fine wines. The new venture, which represents an investment of £100,000 by the McKeever Hotel Group, centres on the

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The SSE Arena, Belfast Introduces Enhanced Concourse Food and Beverage Offerings

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The SSE Arena, Belfast is pleased to announce the expansion of its concourse food and beverage offerings, with the introduction of a new fresh pizza unit, loaded fries’ stand, upgraded sweet treat station, and additions to its existing hot food menu, available at all Belfast Giants’ home games and arena events. Located at Door Four

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Belfast Entrepreneur Launches UK’s First Fairtrade Fonio Grain Beer At Co-Op, Sainsbury’s And Waitrose

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Supermarkets are lining up to stock the UK’s first Fairtrade Fonio grain beer as shoppers increasingly switch to Fairtrade.   Brewgooder Fairtrade Fonio Session IPA is now available at Co-op, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose, as well as on British Airways flights. It comes as research reveals around 80% of consumers have chosen Fairtrade products over an alternative.  The delicious, crisp

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Belfast’s Top Indian Restaurant Unveils a New Era of Dining Excellence

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Belfast’s renowned Nu Delhi Lounge, an iconic 150-seater Indian restaurant, has undergone an impressive £500k refurbishment, cementing its position as the leading dining destination in the city. Known for its exceptional food, cocktails, and vibrant atmosphere, this multi-award-winning restaurant is elevating the dining experience to new heights with state-of-the-art upgrades and a brand-new look. The

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Armagh Confectionary Brand Ready To Taste ‘S’more Success’

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A Co Armagh based confectionary brand is aiming to expand its presence in Great Britain, the Republic of Ireland and beyond after receiving one to one mentorship from Go Succeed, the free enterprise support service, delivered by Northern Ireland’s 11 councils. S’more’a’licious is an award-winning brand specialising in luxurious s’mores toasting kits, handcrafted gourmet marshmallows

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Family-Run Ice Cream Producer Takes Part In Annual Italian Irish Fest

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Ireland’s oldest ice-cream producer, Morelli’s Ice Cream, has shipped a selection of ice cream to Casalattico in Italy as part of an annual festival celebrating Irish culture. Irish Fest, which takes place annually in August, is a festival that gives locals and visitors to Casalattico a taste of Ireland, while celebrating Italians who have relocated

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Belfast’s Favourite Ice Cream Flavour Summer 2024

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A new study reveals the most popular ice cream flavours across each UK city this summer. The experts at QR Code Generator have analysed Google search data for 106 different ice cream flavours across each UK city. Flavours include raspberry ripple, cookie dough, espresso, pina colada, vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, earl grey, banoffee, watermelon, rum raisin, bacon, and

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BOOST Puts The People Of Northern Ireland At The Centre Of Its New Campaign

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As part of its new brand campaign, There’s a BOOST for That, Boost Drinks has released a TV ad and has launched an interactive roadshow which will help members of the public identify their ‘need state’ as well as offering ways to win prizes and have fun. The roadshow will visit four locations across Northern Ireland

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Local Chefs Urged To ‘Trust The Meat Thermometer’ Due To Surge In Undercooked Meat

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Safefood is urging home barbecue chefs across Northern Ireland to use a meat thermometer as the weather heats up this August to avoid serving raw or undercooked barbecue meat to friends and family. Recent research by Safefood has revealed that almost half (45%) of local barbecue-goers have been served raw or undercooked barbecue meat like burgers, chicken,

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Michelle Dela Cruz From Belfast’s 2 Taps Winebar Crowned ‘Ireland’s Next Top Chef’ In Sizzling Live Cookery Showdown

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A highly talented chef from Belfast’s 2 Taps Winebar delivered an extraordinary display of culinary creativity and skill to win the 2024 Ireland’s Next Top Chef Competition. Michelle Dela Cruz wowed judges, including Irish celebrity and Michelin star head chef Dylan McGrath, in a sizzling live cookery showdown at the Balmoral Hotel in the Grand Final of the prestigious not-for-profit culinary

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United Kingdom’s Favourite Pizza Toppings Revealed

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A new study has revealed the UK’s favourite pizza toppings with Pepperoni taking first place. Dutch lifestyle magazine Dailybase analysed the number of monthly searches in United Kingdom for 50 different pizza toppings, including terms such as “[x] pizza”, “[x] pizza topping” and “where to buy [x] pizza”. 1. Pepperoni Pepperoni has an average of

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Belfast Food Bank Bolstered By Amazon Support

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A Belfast food bank has received a donation of £12,000 from Amazon. Foodstock, based in west Belfast, is a community solidarity organisation offering support to those in need across the city. The charity offers a number of support services including emergency food parcels, a community café and cooking demonstrations. Foodstock also offers employment and benefits

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JN Wine Uncorks Growth Plans After Being Named Northern Ireland’s Best Wine Merchant For 30th Time

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Leading merchant JN Wine is set to embark on a major growth plan across Ireland and beyond after being named Northern Ireland’s best wine retailer for a record-breaking 30th time and the leading small independent merchant in the UK. Headquartered in Crossgar, JN Wine, was named the Best Regional Retailer Northern Ireland and Single Site

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Belfast Restaurant Week To Return This October With A Fresh Flavour To Support City Centre’s Hospitality Scene

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Belfast Restaurant Week, led by Belfast City’s three Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) – Belfast One, Destination CQ, and Linen Quarter BID, has announced it will return for 2024 from the 7th to the 13th October. Food establishments across the city are being encouraged to register to participate in the acclaimed event, now in its fifth

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Armagh Food And Cider Weekend Returns Celebrating Unique Flavours Of Orchard County

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This September, the award-winning Food and Cider Weekend returns to Armagh, promising a vibrant celebration of the region’s world-famous produce. From Thursday, 5th to Sunday, 8th, this year’s festival features over 50 free events, each crafted to delight the senses and celebrate the Armagh Bramley Apple and other local treasures. Crannagael House is a highlight

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Refuel And Recharge At The New £3m Centra Frosses Road

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This new Centra store located on Frosses Road has created 25 new jobs.  Centra is bringing enhanced convenience to people travelling from the North Coast with the arrival of its highly anticipated brand-new store and petrol forecourt located outside Cloughmills on the A26, the main road between Coleraine and Ballymena. The bright and contemporary 3,400

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Belfast Based GM Marketing Named Official Irish Distributor of MOTH The Most Delicious Cocktails In A Can

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This summer, the people of Ireland can ‘take MOTH with you’ as the UK’s #1 premium canned cocktail brand*, distributed by Belfast based GM Marketing, is now available in Tesco stores across the Republic of Ireland. From impromptu parties in the park to the festival front row, MOTH’s cocktails are full strength and perfectly packable,

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The Most Innovative Beer And Food Pairing Menu In The World? Probably

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Carlsberg has teamed up with Michelin starred chef, Adejoké Bakare of London’s restaurant, Chishuru to create a unique five-course tasting menu, showcasing the impressive pairing capabilities of its newest Fonio beer. The new beer was brewed in collaboration with Brooklyn Brewery and is the first beer in the world to only use drought-resistant fonio grains

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Three Top Chefs Ready To Serve Up A Sizzling Finale In Ireland’s Next Top Chef Competition

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Three talented chefs are set to put their culinary skills to the test as they go head-to-head in a sizzling live cookery showdown to claim the coveted title of ‘Ireland’s Next Top Chef’. Nathan Cox from The Artisan Cookhouse in Downpatrick, Rio Rissky from Radisson Blu St. Helen’s Hotel in Dublin and Michelle De La

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Pizza Crew Creates 20 Jobs Following £500k Investment

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New Lisburn store brings investment and jobs to the City Following an investment of £500K, Pizza Crew is opening a new location in Lisburn which will create 20 new jobs in the area across a range of positions. The new multi-use store, located on Bachelors Walk, Lisburn, will join Pizza Crew’s other locations in Belfast

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Lidl Northern Ireland Launches Its Biggest Ever Japanese Food Range

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Lidl Northern Ireland announces the launch of its biggest ever ‘Vitasia’ food range, this time bringing an authentic taste of Japan to Lidl Northern Ireland stores throughout the region available from Thursday 11th July while stocks last. As part of the retailer’s ‘Taste of the World’ offering, which gives customers an opportunity to experience high-quality,

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Beefsteak Club And Waterman House Launch ‘wine To Dine For’ Event

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BEEFSTEAK CLUB WINES has teamed up with award-winning chef Niall McKenna and his Waterman Restaurant in Belfast to host a special culinary experience for local wine enthusiasts and food lovers.  Distributed in Northern Ireland by Craigavon-based United Wines, Beefsteak Club is inspired by London’s dining clubs of the 18th century and offers a cracking range

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Elton John’s Personal Chef To Head Up New Belfast Venue’s Food Offering

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As Belfast’s newest luxury complex, Amelia Hall, nears completion, the city is set to welcome a taste of celebrity with its high-profile culinary recruit. Tony Liddel, who for decades was a personal chef to stars like Elton John and the Rolling Stones, will be at the helm of the food offering at this new prestigious

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Kp Snacks Stumps Up £1,000 For Local Cricket Clubs

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CRICKET clubs across Northern Ireland could be bowled over by a £1,000 cash prize this summer, thanks to a campaign by KP Snacks (NI) to support its partnership with blockbuster cricket competition The Hundred. Starting on Tuesday July 23, The Hundred is an action-packed televised 100-ball cricket tournament featuring world-class players and massive names from around the world, with eight women’s and

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New Campaign Launched To Tackle Northern Ireland’s Food Environment That Bombards Children With Unhealthy Foods

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Children in Northern Ireland can identify unhealthy food brands before they can say their ABCs, says Safefood, as they launch a new public health campaign to tackle overweight and obesity and protect children’s health.  Safefood – the public body responsible for the promotion of food safety and healthy eating – is spearheading a five-year campaign

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Search Is On For Ireland’s Next Top Chef

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Aspiring chefs from across the island of Ireland are encouraged to test their culinary skills as the entry deadline fast approaches for this year’s search for Ireland’s Next Top Chef. Coordinated by the Balmoral Hotel, Ireland’s Next Top Chef was established in 2023 to identify and nurture culinary talent to safeguard the future of the

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New Name A ‘Dough’ Brainer For Pizza Crew Owner

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Belfast entrepreneur and pizza maker, Ciaran Kelly, has revealed that all three of his stores are to be renamed Pizza Crew following ‘significant investment’ which has secured over 40 jobs.  Previously named Pizza Guyz, Ciaran feels that the decision to change the name was more like fate. Ciaran said: “The name change was taken out

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DELI LITES IRELAND Team Soaring After Global Award Win

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The DELI LITES IRELAND team is on cloud nine after winning a global award for its gourmet take on a ham and cheese toastie at the World Travel Catering and Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) in Hamburg. WTCE is the world’s leading event for inflight catering, onboard services and passenger comfort. DELI LITES IRELAND was named

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The Copeland Distillery Unveils New 5-Year-Old Single Grain Whiskey

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The Copeland Distillery has released a 5-year-old Single Grain Irish whiskey – the second permanent addition to its Merchants’ Quay blended Irish whiskey range. Aged in single-use American Bourbon barrels, and finished in Muscatel and Pedro Ximenez wine casks, the 5-year-old whiskey has been carefully curated by the distillery team in the harbour town of

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Expert Reveals How Leftover Food Can Be Your Secret Weapon To A Clean Kitchen

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Cleaning your kitchen to a high standard can be very time-consuming and expensive. The experts at CabinetSelect have revealed some surprising tips and DIY hacks for cleaning your kitchen to help you save both time and money.   Don’t throw out your leftover onion! It could be your perfect cleaning tool: Nobody likes wasting food, but

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Denny Launches New Premium Sliced Cooked Meats With Taste Masters

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Iconic brand Denny is inviting Northern Ireland consumers to ‘elevate your lunch’ as it launches across the island of Ireland, Denny Taste Masters, a new range of premium sliced cooked meats.   The new range from Denny – Northern Ireland’s second most chosen food brand* – has five delicious flavours including Oven Baked, Hand Crumbed,

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Local Hospitality Leader Makes Renewed Call For Government Support As Stix & Stones Celebrates 10th Anniversary

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A Prominent local hospitality leader, John Trainor, has made a renewed call for local government support to secure the future of Northern Ireland’s hospitality sector as the renowned Stix & Stones restaurant in Belfast celebrates its 10th Anniversary.  Mr Trainor, the visionary behind the hugely successful Stix & Stones restaurants and the Balmoral Hotel in

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NI Food To Go Association Announces Inaugural Awards To Enhance Local Industry

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New awards launched by the Northern Ireland Food to Go Association will celebrate and help grow the local businesses that make up the vibrant take away and food to go sector here. The inaugural NI Food to Go Awards launched this week (Tuesday 30 April) at Belfast’s Malmaison Hotel, with NI Food to Go Association

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