A host of stars stepped out for the launch of Taste of Dublin 2024 in its majestic new surroundings of Merrion Square on Thursday.
In association with international home furnishing retailer, JYSK, over 30,000 people are expected to visit the iconic food and culinary festival across this weekend.
Well-known personalities spotted soaking up the culinary atmosphere included Jennifer Zamparelli, Naomi Clarke, Rosalind Lipsett, Holly Carpenter, Eric Roberts, Louise McSharry, Tara Anderson, Clementine MacNeice and Edward Hayden.
The best of Irish and International chefs will inspire visitors sharing the latest food and cultural innovations at the new M&S Food Chef’s Kitchen.
The show stopping line-up includes well known chef and M&S culinary ambassador, Mark Moriarty; JP McMahon aka Mister Eat Galway; food and lifestyle enthusiast, Trisha Lewis; formerly of Chapter One and now co-owner and executive Chef at Kicky’s, Eric Matthews and modern food and wellness expert Aisling Larkin.
Popular TV Chef Erica Drum will also share her unique and contemporary culinary skills inspiring visitors to create the ultimate dining experience.
Furthermore, Two Michelin-starred Sommelier Majken Bech-Bailey and Head Chef of popular fish restaurant, Goldie’s in Cork, Aishling Moore will make their debut at this year’s festival.
Discerning taste buds will also be satisfied with the varied range of pop-up restaurants and artisan food vendors at the event.
New to the festival this year, is the Tanqueray Gin Bar experience and the renowned O’Brien’s Wine Masterclasses.
In another first for the event, Disney+ through an interactive visitor experience, will be creating iconic dishes made popular by FX’s Emmy award winning comedy-drama series, The Bear.
The Bear is about food, family, the insanity of the grind, the beauty found in the sense of urgency and the steep, slippery downsides.
All episodes of The Bear are now streaming exclusively on Disney+.
The festival also invites visitors to an exclusive party like no other with a special Bingo Loco experience.
The Bulmers Music Stage and Mastercard Music Stage will host popular Irish acts such as ABBAesque, Spring Break, The Swing Cats, The Victory Dolls and Jake Carter across the four days.
Limited tickets are still available across so visit tasteofdublin.ie for more details.
