Archive - The Irish Stew

The 26 People and Places we are most excited about this year….

Jan 12 • John and Sally McKenna

Venezuela in Tallaght

The Priory Market's politics of pleasure.

Jan 8 • John and Sally McKenna

How to Do Substack

And who to follow...

Jan 5 • John and Sally McKenna

Food in Fiction

Generation Food to a T.

Jan 1 • John and Sally McKenna

December 2025

What's In & What's Out for 2026

Okay hipsters, here's the gear you either need to be getting on to, or be getting off of.

Dec 29, 2025 • John and Sally McKenna

2025: Our Year of Soul Food

Heartwarming dishes from every corner of Ireland and a Soul Christmas Playlist

Dec 25, 2025 • John and Sally McKenna

Lubricating the Christmas spirit

Dec 22, 2025 • John and Sally McKenna

Artisan Co-Labs

Mix'n'Match your Irish Pantry this Christmas

Dec 18, 2025 • John and Sally McKenna

Posh Crisps: A Guide

Adding your own spin to Ireland's rich potato crisp culture.

Dec 15, 2025 • John and Sally McKenna

The Festive Grazing Board

Expert advice from Mirco Fondrini of Cork's Da Mirco Osteria.

Dec 11, 2025 • John and Sally McKenna

Take 6: Fion Eile

We've found your Christmas wine

Dec 8, 2025 • John and Sally McKenna

Notions @ Two Pups Restaurant Review

Mad funky vibes on Francis Street.

Dec 4, 2025 • John and Sally McKenna

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