Why the French will rarely request a ‘Burgundy’ or ‘Claret’
How to Drink Better: These anglicised words were originally used to describe wines made in Bourgogne and Bordeaux
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Interviews, travel, recipes, fashion, gardening, advice columns, and more from the Irish Times Magazine supplement
First Look: Portobello’s new Italian restaurant from the people behind Uno Mas and Etto
This Dublin 8 favourite reopens on Saturday under the new ownership of the people behind Uno Mas and Etto
Warrior queen meets rock’n’roll: Róisín Gartland pushes the boundaries of traditional art practices
Sean Penn and Bono have been among celebrity fans of the Irish designer and leather specialist whose creativity extends well beyond virtuoso workmanship
There’s a reason why Ireland hasn’t produced a Donald Trump or a Nigel Farage yet
The far right in Ireland is run by the charismatically challenged. If someone capable of stringing a sentence together emerges, that political calculus will change quickly
‘My brother-in-law wants to move in with us but I don’t think my marriage will survive it’
Ask Roe: I want to offer support but not at the cost of our relationship or my sanity
TV guide: the best new shows to watch this week
February 16th-21st: including Other Voices, Ifta Awards, EastEnders at 40 and Home of the Year
Five days in San Sebastián and Bilbao: Both Basque cities are beautiful but one became my favourite
Delicious pintxos, extraordinary art and easy-going locals – what’s not to love about a short-hop trip to the two northern cities?
My hydrangea falls over into a floppy mess when in flower. Can you help?
Readers’ questions: How/when could I cut it back without losing a year’s flowers?
‘Only cheat with someone who’s married. It’s the principle of mutually assured destruction’
It’s Valentine’s Day (or so she tells me), and Sorcha says she wants to spice things up
Ballrooms of romance: ‘I wasn’t the greatest dancer but when we danced together it was like it was meant to be’
Before dating apps, in Ireland and for the Irish diaspora in Britain, many’s the courtship that played out to the rhythm of a dance hall
John Wilson’s ten great-value red wines of the last year
These are the reds that made a lasting impression in terms of both value and taste
Mark Moriarty: Add excitement to your beef and fish pies with a few simple tricks
Everyone has a recipe for beef hotpot or fish pie, but not all pies are made the same
Dublin author Fíona Scarlett: ‘A young woman told me to take out that I was a mother in my bio, because it demeaned me and my work’
The writer left behind a career in teaching to forge a path as a novelist. She has learned to trust her gut
Ten pollinator-friendly, versatile shrubs that will flourish in your garden for years
Are these fashionable choices? Not really, although there are certainly signs of a comeback
The fall and rise of Orla Kiely: ‘As horrible as it was, you just have to get on with it. There are things we won’t do again’
The Irish designer of the world-famous Stem pattern is a strong believer in repeating things – except when it comes to the mistakes that seriously damaged her business in 2018
Beef shin hotpot
Paying attention to evenly caramelising the meat and vegetables will help balance the sauces’ sugar content
Fish pie with pomme duchess topping
Mustard, lemon juice and zest along with some soft green herbs turn a good sauce into a great one
Is sediment in wine a bad thing? Could it be harmful?
How to Drink Better: Sediment can occur in red and white wine and is generally harmless, but you might want to remove it
Relationships even between the best and tenderhearted can still fail
I have seen kind, mature people part ways with mutual care and respect because they didn’t wait to resent each other
Sarah Webb: By age 12, I was reading Stephen King and all kinds of dodgy horror books
The author on her childhood, the importance of reading from a young age, and the role libraries play in researching her new book
Lisa Eldridge revolutionised make-up routines over a decade ago. Now she’s doing it again
Eldridge’s latest launch may surprise you, but it makes perfect sense - and it’s now available in Ireland
Uno Pizza takeaway review: One of the best things about this Rathmines pizza joint is they deliver to the pub
A Rathmines staple with winning specials, but loaded toppings can weigh down the base
Chilangos restaurant review: Bold, tasty and unapologetically real Mexican street food
No sleek branding or Instagram-ready tacos here – just genuine Mexican flavours
Powder pink is the trending colour of the season. Here are simple ways to wear it
Think pink, swapping it for neutral whites and pairing with bold burgundy, pale denim and steely grey
South Africa is a country of contrasts – stunning beauty and a lot that rankles
For those fortunate enough to visit, there’s a version of South Africa forever inching towards Nelson Mandela’s vision
Why do most Americans still believe the US to be the ‘Greatest Nation on Earth’?
You’d wonder if Donald Trump’s childlike depiction of geopolitics helps ordinary Americans, or infantilises them
TV guide: the best new shows to watch, starting tonight
February 9th-14th: including Gerry Hutch: Aka The Monk, Virdee, and Northern Irish comedy Funboys
‘Has my friends-to-lovers relationship doomed me to boring sex?’
Ask Roe: ‘I once heard 'the more toxic the relationship, the better the sex', and this has stuck with me'
‘Which climbing plants are best for an east-facing house wall?’
Any of the daintier-flowered species of clematis enjoy shadier conditions
Hillwalking in Andalucía: ‘It feels like we are participants in Squid Game, on our way to a sticky end’
Walking in the Sierra de Mijas - what could be nicer? We haven’t a notion, however, of how challenging the trails will be
Raising urban chickens: ‘The joy that people get when you hand them the eggs is unmatched’
From pecking order to predator control, what to know before getting your own flock of chickens
Chris O’Dowd: ‘In Hollywood we felt very disconnected, very far away’
The actor and comedian’s multi-faceted career has taken him from The IT Crowd in London to the bright lights of Hollywood, but he’s happy to be back on home turf with a new Sky series set in Ireland
‘I strip down to my boxers. I can always drive home commando. Wouldn’t be the first time’
The old dear is in the deep end, treading water. I’m like, ‘Hey, how the hell are you?’ She goes, ‘I’m wonderful, Ross! Are you getting in?'
Joanne McNally: ‘I’m allergic to romance. It makes me uncomfortable and embarrassed. Maybe it’s because I’m Irish’
I love love, but organised romance makes me break out in mental hives. Why?
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