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Food & Drink
An Exploration of the Dublin MENA Food Scene
Thana Elshaafi examines the unique food experiences Dublin has to offer
Among the vibrant culinary scene in Dublin, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) food scene stands out for its unique and enticing fusions of flavours that captivate the taste buds of both locals and the Arab population in Ireland. …
A Gustatory Analysis of Scent
Lara Bhakdi examines the relationship between taste and scent
Even as someone who doesn’t buy scented candles, scents like pineapple pound cake, pumpkin pecan waffles, and banana walnut muffin pique my interest. My first instinct is to ask how a candle can smell exactly like those treats – I …
Taste of Dublin 2023
Trinity News’ Food and Drink team explores the biggest food festival of the year
The Iveagh Gardens in June means only one thing for foodies in Dublin: Taste. The annual event has established itself as a reliable stalwart in the summer calendar for aficionados and newbies alike. Providing an opportunity for the public to …
Critiquing the food critic
Lara Bhakdi takes a look at the outdated values and lack of representation in the industry
“Any complaints?” reads the last part of the review. This is where it could all go wrong, where the critic could really tear into the food they’ve just eaten and possibly leave an indelible mark on the reputation of the …
The sustainable coffee guide
Alannah McElligott-Ryan fills Trinity coffee aficionados in with a guide to green coffee
Sustainably sustaining a mild caffeine addiction as a student is no small feat. Premium coffee is a godlike vacation from the usual rocket fuel instant-coffee concoction in my reusable cup, but when the cost of that delightful drink is half …
Are we really in Love with Local?
Eoghan Conway looks at the relationship between imported produce and local more sustainable options
Go on, take a look at your cupboards. Depending on what day of the week it is and your individual budgeting skills you could be faced with one of two options. It could either be a sad sparse reflection of …
Gluten-free living in the land of pizza and pasta: Is Italy really a nightmare destination for celiacs?
Caroline Loughlin shares the reality of eating gluten-free in Italy
As a language student, going on Erasmus was something I knew would be an integral part of my degree. Living in another country has many challenges; a new culture, new people and a new university system. However, for a student …
The cult of high-protein foods
Phoebe Pascoe discusses the worrying rise of the newest food fad haunting the shelves
Whether you prefer to frequent Tesco or TikTok, one food group is particularly inescapable on shelves and online recently: protein. Recipes foreground how many grams of protein they include, yoghurts bear high-protein labels, and many influencers’ “everything I eat in …
If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen
Eoghan Conway examines the prevailing toxic work culture that can exist in the hospitality industry
The trope of the tyrannical chef is nothing new. Screaming at sauciers, lambasting line cooks and whining at wait staff. In some kitchens, it’s a toxic culture that’s the special of the day. Unfortunately, mistreatment and exploitation are about as …