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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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The Great Belfast Food Weekend

Posted: 24 March '11 by Kelly

When it comes to the weekend Niall and I are always trying to find something new and interesting to do. And, surprise surprise it normally revolves around food and wine. Seeing as we are both off wine for Lent (and ONE of us is sticking to it – so far anyway… !!) we were looking..

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The BBC Good Food Show Winter is in town!

Posted: 02 November '10 by Niall and Kelly

Here’s one for everyone able to make it to London or Birmingham – The BBC’s Good Food Show is back on the road, and there are not one but three huge events this month: MasterChef Live at London’s Olympia, 12-14 November; The Wine Show at London’s Olympia, 12-14 November; and The BBC Good Food Show..

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Autumn events at Direct Wine Shipments

Posted: 28 September '10 by Niall and Kelly

Direct Wine Shipments have just published their Autumn events calendar – and whether you’re an enthusiastic amateur or a fully-fledged wine-buff, there’s plenty to keep you happy as the nights draw in. Two events in particular caught our eye: the Bordeaux Wine Dinner at James Street South on Wednesday, 6th of October; and the Torres..

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Chocolate-tasting at Co Couture

Posted: 21 September '10 by Niall and Kelly

There seems to be more and more foodie events going on in Belfast these days! For us, one of the highlights has to be the this Saturday’s Chocolate-tasting evening at Co Couture with renowned International Chocolate Expert, Martin Christy. If you’ve been lucky enough to taste Co Couture’s amazing range of chocolates you’ll know that..

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