Food and drink
Explore Melanie May’s food and drink articles inspired by her travels. Discover great restaurants, cafes, and wineries, wine guides, and cool dining experiences worldwide with her recommendations and culinary insights.
Best Wine Pairings for French Onion Soup: Expert Tips and Recipes
Here are my favourite wines to pair with French Onion Soup.
Irish Craft Butchers: Expert Advice for Christmas Dinner
For a cracking Christmas dinner with no fowl play, visit your local butcher.
Irish Christmas Drink Gifts – Budget to Bougie
Marvellous drink-inspired gifts from Irish businesses.
10 Brilliant Food Tours in Ireland: Taste the Island
Immerse yourself in Irish culinary heritage on a food tour.
6 Best Irish Ice Creams – The Inside Scoop
Savour the best Irish ice creams from artisanal makers across Ireland.
White Wine Food Pairing – Expert Tips and Recommendations
Discover the ideal white wine and food matches for every occasion.
7 Restaurants Worth the Drive from Leicester
Embark on a culinary journey that will tantalise your taste buds.
7 Restaurants Worth the Drive from Cardiff
Restaurants to tantalise your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
7 Restaurants Worth the Drive from Belfast
Remarkable restaurants just a short distance from Belfast.
7 Best Places to Eat Within an Hour’s Drive from Aberdeen
Delectable culinary experiences near Aberdeen, Scotland.
Easter in Ireland: Traditions, Food, and Festivities
From dinner to desserts, hot cross buns to whipping the herring.
Traditional Irish Foods and Drinks to Celebrate St Patrick’s Day
Celebrating St Patrick’s Day with traditional Irish dishes.
Franciacorta Wine Guide – Italian Sparkling Wine
Learn more about Franciacorta, the Italian sparkling wine.
Bread Baking Tips and Tricks – Expert Advice
Learn how to make bread at home to create the perfect loaf and rolls.
Armagh Food and Cider Festival 2019 Guide
Four days celebrating all things apple in Orchard Country.
Rosé Wine Food Pairing – Expert Tips for Pink Tipples
Perfect rosé wine and food matches for a variety of occasions.
Dublin Hotels with Posh Afternoon Tea Service
For when you want to splash out and go five-star fancy.
Review: Cafe Townhouse Doneraile in County Cork
Scrumptious afternoon tea in one of the nicest cafes in Ireland.
Review: Deebert House Restaurant Limerick
A warm welcome and a menu laced with local produce awaits.
Map: Reusable Cup Discounts in Ireland
See where you can get a discount when you use your reusable cup.
Cooking Tips for Improving Indian Food
Improve your Indian cooking with these tips, tricks and spices.
Spanish Food & Wine Pairing – Expert Tips
Advice and drinks suggestions for perfect food and drink matching.
Cafes With Reusable Cup Discount in Ireland
Places in Ireland with a discount for using a reusable cup.