Hillsborough International Oyster Festival 2012

Posted: 04 September '12 by Niall and Kelly

Hillsborough International Oyster Festival 2012

A gala ball, food market, cooking demos from top local chefs, a concert AND the World Oyster Eating Championships – there’s LOTS to see and do at this year’s Hillsborough International Oyster Festival!

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The Festival of Colours 2012 – Sunday March 11

Posted: 14 February '12 by Niall and Kelly

The Festival of Colours 2012 - Sunday 11 March, Belfast

If you’ve watched Karl Pilkington in An Idiot Abroad you’ll know all about The Festival of Colours! Thanks to ArtsEkta, the 2012 festival is back in Belfast to celebrate the arrival of Spring, with South Asian food, music and the colour powder party!!

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Belfast Beer & Cider Festival 2011

Posted: 02 November '11 by Niall and Kelly

Belfast Beer and Cider Festival 2011

CAMRA NI’s Belfast Beer and Cider Festival is back in town! From the 17th to 19th of November 2011 you’ll be able to sample around 100 artisan beers and ciders from Northern Ireland and beyond. There’s also tutored tastings, live music and pub games -making this one of the best-value events around!

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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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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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Killyleagh Chocolate Festival 2010

Posted: 15 September '10 by Niall and Kelly

Attention chocolate-lovers! The Killyleagh Chocolate Festival is coming up! The festival will be held over two days: The Sir Hans Sloane “Chocolate Ball” on Saturday 25th of September; and the Festival Family Fun Day on the 26th. Why a Chocolate Festival? That’s what we asked ourselves – I mean, we love chocolate as much as..

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