Food Month

The prize, worth about €10k, includes trip to Bordeaux for two people, and chance to accompany K Club’s head sommelier to professional wine-tasting event

‘We knew we could do something really nice here’: 1891 landmark building ready for high-end fine dining with new eatery

From Thursday diners should be able to see how tips are distributed to staff

Shelf Help: Mince pie season is just around the corner, so it might be handy to stock up on this premium product now

Frugal feasts: chef Anna Haugh’s dish is perfect for serving with chips and reducing food waste

Frugal feasts: Super quick, affordable and nutritious, packed with potassium and fibre

From December 1st restaurant and bar staff will have a right to a share of tips paid electronically

Frugal Feasts: A quick and easy meal you can whip up after a busy day as it’s ready in about 30 minutes

Frugal Feasts: You can bulk out the dish with more vegetables and nutrients by adding some baby spinach at the end

Restaurants Association believes some businesses are trying to ‘hang on until after Christmas’ and that more closures will happen in January and beyond

Salads still make a great meal in winter, as long as they’re substantial with warm elements and plenty of texture

Spend Less, Eat Well: Salads still make a great meal in winter, as long as they’re substantial with warm elements and plenty of texture

Recipes, restaurant reviews, interviews, and what’s still to come this month

Dr Mary Lenahan, of the Food Safety Authority, explains how to properly store and prepare food

How to Drink Better: `I have a good friend who dislikes red wine and drinks Chardonnay with everything’

Fish doesn’t have to be just breaded or battered. Here are three differen ways to create a tasty fish dinner

Nostalgic shopping trip revealed plenty of old-school favourites nestled in among sriracha sauce, tofu and oat milk

‘To have all my authors together to celebrate the books we’ve made is a dinner party dream come true’

With hundreds of thousands of followers, and a string of viral recipes to their names, these are the new celebrity chefs

John Wilson: Most of us still prefer the traditional style of Rioja, usually a Reserva when we can afford it, especially with our Christmas turkey

For many people Blue Nun was their introduction to wine. Though hugely popular then, the sweet German wine is an unwelcome reminder to many of their younger less sophisticated selves.

Don’t be afraid to tackle cooking a whole fish, it’s not difficult

Recipe: Delicious, crispy fishcakes with a zingy egg-based sauce

If you prefer to cook fish fillets, this is a quick and easy dinner, and no pan to wash up

‘One size fits all’ guidance could lead to 2m litres of drinking water being wasted each day in Ireland

Wines for the Weekend: The white, a Greco di Tufo, is from the volcanic mountains overlooking Naples. The red is from Bakaa Valley, in Lebanon

Frugal Feasts: This recipe includes some transformative tools for your at-home burger - killer condiments and garnishes

Frugal Feasts: It’s more cost-effective making your own burgers, but premade ones work for this dish too

This joint exudes energy and the food is truly amazing

Veteran restaurateur Alan O’Reilly leads the way on new tipping legislation, and Fable Bakery gets a three-year jump on its plan to open in Dublin city centre

Frugal Feasts: Make more than you think you’ll need, leftovers of this pie are a big hit the next day

Frugal Feasts: If you’re not a big fan of potatoes, this filling also goes really well with rice, pasta or inside a crispy vol au vent

Unthinkable: Chasing maximum pleasure is counterproductive for the individual and the wider world

This is the sort of proper cooking I love to see. I want to eat every single dish on the menu. It’s not just good value but also money well spent

How Ireland’s top hotels get ready for Christmas

Frugal Feasts: This dish from the Michelin-starred chef delivers on all fronts with filling beans, sweet cherry tomatoes and smoky paprika

Frugal Feasts: A meal guaranteed to fill the house with delicious smells

Easy Chinese food that can be prepared quickly at home and brims with authentic flavours and textures

Frugal Feasts: Every Filipino household knows how to make adobo – most houses will have their own version. It’s the perfect introduction to Filipino cooking

Frugal Feasts: Vinegar is a big part of this recipe and an important part of Filipino cooking