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BBC Good Food Show pop-up event at Westfield

Posted: 04 July '11 by Niall and Kelly

BBC Good Food Show at Westfield London Shopping Centre

The BBC Good Food Show are rounding off their Summer schedule with a special pop-up event in Westfield London Shopping Centre. From celebrity guests on the Cookery Stage to specialist food and drink producers giving out samples, there’s something for everyone!

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Want a real taste of Belfast? Then hit the streets!

Posted: 14 June '11 by Niall and Kelly

Belfast Bred - A walking tour of Belfast's food

Belfast Bred is a theatrical walking tour of some of Belfast’s best food and drink locations, from past to present. Between the food & drink samples and a recently defrosted chef from the RMS Titanic as your guide, this is a walking tour with a difference..

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Next stop: Platform’s 1st Birthday Party!

Posted: 02 June '11 by Elham

Next stop: The Platform's 1st birthday party!

Platform SE1 Restaurant and Bar was one of the first restaurants to talk to us when we started Chilli and Chocolate, so we have a soft spot for them. When they asked us to go to their first birthday party, our roving reporter Elham jumped at the chance.

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Belfast’s Sizzle fizzles in the drizzle

Posted: 31 May '11 by Niall

What happened to Belfast's Sizzle?

The Sizzle in Belfast’s Botanic Garden promised so much – the food was right, the bands were good, and the bar was long. Everything was in place for a great weekend of entertainment. There was one thing missing, though.. You!

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This year’s Belfast Taste Fest has some Sizzle!

Posted: 25 May '11 by Niall and Kelly

The Sizzle, Botanic Gardens, Belfast 27-30 May 2011

The Belfast Taste and Music Fest is back! This year’s event is called The Sizzle, and features some of Northern Ireland’s best chefs, along with a fantastic line-up of musical entertainment on the stage. It’s typical Northern Irish BBQ weather, however, so remember your wellies!

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Walkabout wine-tasting at Direct Wine Shipments

Posted: 19 May '11 by Niall

Walkabout wine-tasting at Direct Wine Shipments 17 June 2011

Direct Wine Shipments are holding another of their Walkabout wine-tastings. These events are a really good way to try a range of wines that you don’t usually buy – and a fun way to spend an evening out in Belfast. Kelly and I will be there, so make sure you call over to say hello!

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Belfast gets a taste of Polska this weekend

Posted: 05 May '11 by Kelly

A Taste of Polska - 7 May 2011, St. Anne's Square, Belfast

Saint Anne’s Square in Belfast is hosting the Taste of Polska event on Saturday, 7 May 2011. Part of Polish Cultural Week, the event will have traditional Polish music, dance and, most importantly, food! So if you fancy taking in some Polish culture or just a Pierogi or two, call down to St. Anne’s Square this weekend! 6T656HMYXDV4

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Burgundy Wine Tasting & Supper at DWS

Posted: 04 April '11 by Niall and Kelly

Cote de Nuits, Cote de Beaune, Maconnais.. These are just some of the most well-known locations in the wine-making world, which produce some of the best known wines, such as Pouilly Fuisse, Montrachet and Gevrey Chambertin. And they’re all in the same region of France: Burgundy. Direct Wine Shipments are holding another of their very..

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