It's been a long time since I had a meal quite as bad as the one I had recently at Market Square, the new restaurant occupying the premises formerly home to The Bistro on Castle Market.

Online, I had thought the menu looked interesting. There was evidence of creative ... more

1) Carrot and Cumin Salad with Coriander cost €2

A Moro recipe

450g carrots, organic if possible, peeled
2/3 tsp cumin seeds
1 garlic clove
Juice of ¾ lemon
1/3 tsp caster sugar
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small bunch fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopped
Sea salt

Boil the ... more

We're blessed to have so many small independent expert wine shops in Ireland. As you enter, you'll be greeted by name and most likely be asked how you got on with your previous purchase. And a couple of times a year, they'll have offers on wine which ... more