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4 events foodies should check out this Christmas

Love food? In Ireland over Christmas? Look no further.

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‘TIS THE SEASON to loosen the belt and feast on turkey, fancy crackers and way too many Roses.

With that in mind, here are four events for foodies taking place around Ireland over the next few days.

Chocolate Lock-In, Hazel Mountain Chocolate

When: December 30th

Where: Hazel Mountain Chocolate, 9 Middle Street, Galway

Irish people typically associate the term “lock-in” with staying in the local until all hours. Now Hazel Mountain Chocolate is hosting a lock-in with a difference.

The Galway-based chocolate factory’s Chocolate Lock In invites customers to have a behind-the-scenes tour of the shop and sample delectable treats like chocolate canapés and hot chocolate cocktails, as well as a host of their signature chocolates.

Oh, and did we mention you get cacao champagne on arrival? Very fancy altogether.

The tour costs €10 and organisers say it’s been a roaring success so far. “Feedback has been great with every date having been booked up,” says John Connolly of Hazel Mountain Chocolate. “It’s great value and people have a fun and educational time learning about chocolate.” If you can’t make the December tour, they will be starting again in February.

Natural Wine and Tacos

When: December 20th – 23rd, 6pm – 11pm

Where: Meet Me in the Morning, Pleasant Street, Dublin 8

Since it opened in 2016, Meet Me in the Morning has established itself as one of the city’s most interesting, innovative cafés. Ahead of Christmas, they are hosting four nights of natural wine and tacos. What’s natural wine, you ask? It’s wine made without chemicals and added sulphites, and with minimal technological intervention.

Vegetables will be sourced from McNally Family Farm, while meat from Gubbeen Farm and Broughgammon Farm will also make an appearance on the menu. All the wines are from Le Caveau.

Be advised that spaces are going quickly, but there are still plenty of spots left for the 22nd and 23rd. You can make a reservation over DM and there will be a limited number of spaces for walk-ins as well.

Bao Boi, Cork

When: Open now

Where: 128 Barrack Street, Cork

Rejoice! The humble bao has made its way to the People’s Republic. A bao is a type of steamed bun that’s popular in Asian cuisine. It’s delicate, sweet and extremely versatile. Bao Boi, the brainchild of chef Bryan McCarthy, opened in Cork just this month.

The menu features both sweet and savoury buns, including the delightfully named Bao Chicka Bao Wow. If you’re in Cork over the Christmas season, it’s one to check out.

Twixmas, Bow Lane

When: December 27th – 30th

Where: Bow Lane, Aungier Street, Dublin 2

If you’re suffering from cabin fever over Christmas, Bow Lane is hosting a series of boozy brunches called Twixmas. Customers can enjoy their brunch with bottomless cocktails for just €18 extra. (You can enjoy bottomless champagne for €25 if you’re feeling fancy.)

The cocktails on offer include Bloody Marys, margaritas, espresso martinis and prosecco cocktails. Sure, it’d be rude not to.

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    Can he still claim travel expenses ?

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    @Barry Teehan: That’s a given Barry!!

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    Mar 17th 2020, 5:37 PM

    I hope this isn’t going to be case of “I saw someone with a cough, now I’ve decided to self isolate so I can milk it for social media purposes” honestly I get the feeling people are using this virus to get attention.

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    @mac: Claire Byrne has a nice shed alright….

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    @Laughable: any word on the test you’ve been waiting on since Friday?

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    @Robc: That the sanity check?

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    @Robc: yep, just got a call today for a test tomorrow morning in Dundalk.

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    @David Glynn: Notice the way most people are ignoring you? There’s a reason…. now I’m going to do the same…. good lad.

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    @Laughable: good luck hopefully negative

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    @Laughable: hope it goes well

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    Mar 17th 2020, 5:36 PM

    Forgot to wish Deputy Pringle well and hope he is in the clear.
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    @David Glynn: yes David I think the entire internet knows now you don’t like Sinn Fein, I think there are pills you can take for the obsession you seem to have…. good lad.

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    Mar 17th 2020, 5:42 PM

    @David Glynn: the shinners have all seemingly decided to self-isolate as a precaution

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    @David Glynn: start counting the likes there…. **thumbs up**

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    Mar 17th 2020, 5:58 PM

    @Laughable: All about getting message out as contagion spreads in the North. Bots love likes for validation by like minded diehards. You’ll grow out of it.
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    @David Glynn: what has it to do with Sinn Fein or any political party.

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    Mar 17th 2020, 5:31 PM

    He’s on the border with the North where there’s no damper on socialisng and the do nothing DUP SF executive is busy deciding how to divvy out emergancy funds if and when they implement closures. Meanwhile, party time in the North for those stupid enough to risk it. Who’s chuckling now.

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    @David Glynn: Have you brought this information to Stormont yet David?

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    @Logan Shepherd: Kneecaps intact. Like to keep it that way.

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    @Logan Shepherd: He can’t, all non essential travel has been banned :D

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    @David Glynn: I think you’ve caught something David. Not the Virus, because as far as I know, it doesn’t make you crazy. Best get yourself checked out soon though.

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    @David Glynn: Killybegs is not on the border.

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    @David Glynn: You’re funny .. I like you ..

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    @Jointheclubtoo: Border county last time I looked adjoining three of the six.

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    Mar 17th 2020, 6:18 PM

    @David Glynn: Aren’t we Lucky to have a Good Government in place right now. I’m not a F Gaeler but poor auld Harris has a Horrible job right now. They are holding steady.

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    Mar 17th 2020, 7:21 PM

    @David Glynn: Killybegs is not a county.

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    Mar 17th 2020, 5:56 PM

    How the flock is this news

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    Mar 17th 2020, 5:25 PM

    Thoughts and prayers.

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    Mar 17th 2020, 5:59 PM

    Meant to say how the flock is 1 TD going into self isolation newsworthy I mean theres 1000s of people in the same situation

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    @Barry Teehan
    No but he can milk this .

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    Once you pop you cant stop

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    Where are yeah Mary

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    Mar 17th 2020, 6:28 PM

    What does he want, a medal? This smells of “look at me syndrome”…..

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