DublinTown Food & Drink Festival
The DublinTown Food & Drink Festival kicks off on Monday 14th October.
This year over 50 restaurants, cafes and bars across the city are taking part.
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The seven-day festival see Dublin businesses put on a programme of events all aimed at highlighting the city’s amazing food and drink offerings.
There are so many to choose from so we've shortlisted a top 10 to make sure you don't miss out:
Dumpling Making
Learn how to make the most delicious Chinese dumplings at The Vintage Teapot.
You'll be thought by experts from Authentic Szechuan restaurant M&L Chinese.
Sip & Paint
Join The Church for an evening of cocktails and painting!
You'll create a one-of-a-kind art piece based on Dublin’s Ha’penny Bridge while enjoying drinks and bites.
Rome Tasting
Transport yourself to Italy by enjoying a wine-paired Roman meal in Bar Italia.
Head chef Cristian Cristicchi specially created a bespoke menu including Carbonara, Ariccia porchetta and mortadella for the festival.
Whiskey Tasting
The Whiskey Bar at 37 Dawson Street is hosting a number of whiskey paring events.
Try four whiskeys with food during this 75-minute fun introduction.
Coffee Cocktail Masterclass
Get ready to shake, stir and sip your way through an evening of electrifying coffee cocktails!
You'll learn your Espresso Martinis from your Irish Coffees thanks to a team of expert mixologists.
3 Course Storytelling Experience
You'll experience a 'tantalising meal' in the beautiful surroundings of Bewley's, Grafton Street.
While you eat storytellers and musicians will explore Ireland's oral tradition through tales about food.
The 10 Weirdest Foods To Eat Before You Die
Asia Market is renowned for stocking the widest and wildest range of unusual ingredients in Ireland.
You'll be invited to taste 10 of the most amazing foods from their shelves and everyone gets a goodie bag!
Asian Cookery Masterclass
Go on a culinary journey through Asia with Opium Head Chef Philip Hughes.
Learn how to cook Dumpling Broth, Prawn & Mango Vietnamese Rolls and Sweet Potato & Butternut Squash Yellow Curry.
Tickets from €30.
Chef's Table at Isabelle's
You'll meet the chef and enjoy a four course dinner with cocktails during this one-off experience.
The menu includes Homemade Focaccia Bread, Salt Baked Beetroot with Tarragon Creme Cheese Mousse, Tiramisu with Espresso Gelato and lots more.
Sake & Sushi Tasting
RetroSake Sake Master Colly Murray and Bonsai Bar Sushi Chef Ken Komatsu will teach you everything you need to know.
A ticket includes 5 premium sakes paired with sushi and nibbles.
The DublinTown Food & Drink Festival runs from 14th - 20th October.
Get more info here.