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Keelan Higgs is a renowned chef and the owner of the Michelin-starred restaurant Variety Jones in Dublin. He opened the restaurant in 2018 with his brother, Aaron. Keelan's culinary journey began early, influenced by his father's management of seafood restaurants1 He studied culinary arts at the Dublin Institute of Technology and gained experience in prestigious kitchens, including the two Michelin-starred Arnolfo Restaurant in Tuscany.
In the final episode of this series, Keelan reveals the back breaking work that went into starting up the restaurant, winning a Michelin Star, his own culinary journey to get there and his plans for the future. Enjoy!
If you have any Culinary Conundrums for the lads be sure to send them to the lads on [email protected]
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Dr. David Coleman is a well-known clinical psychologist, broadcaster, and author. He specializes in helping children and teenagers cope with anxiety and other developmental challenges. He offers therapy services, gives talks, and has written extensively on parenting and child psychology.
In this week's episode David chats to Gary and Gareth about his career and approach to child psychology, his own experiences with fussy eating and all about his current nationwide tour.
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Mario Rosenstock has been making this country laugh for 25 years with his hilarious cast of characters from Bertie, Michael D and of course Roy Keane
In this week's episode Mario joins Gary and Gareth to tell them how it all started with Gift Grub, how he felt when Mourinho gave him a shout out, his feeling about playing The 3 Arena and the simple joys of perfectly boiled spud.
Tickets for Mario's Gift Grub 25 tour are on sale now!
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Dave Moore is a man of many talents. Not only is he one of Ireland's most beloved radio presenters and purveyors of bad jokes, he can speak 7 languages, lived in Russia after the fall of The Berlin Wall AND does all the cooking for his family of 5.
In this week's episode he tells Gary and Garth of his unexpected path to radio stardom, what life in mid-nineties Russia was like and what jusic he listens to while he's prepping dinner.
If you have any Culinary Conundrums for the lads be sure to send them to the lads on [email protected]
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In this week's episode Gareth gets to rub gary's face in it by telling all about his trip to Champagne but Gary gets his revenge by dropping a serious notions bomb about where he spent his 21st.
The two boys also get into some of their favourite things and finally we get te deinitive answere on what chocolate bar top chefs choose.
Fair warning: Turkish Delight gets mentioned!
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Stuart Clark is a leganed of the music journalism game. He has a rich history in the music industry, having worked with Radio Caroline and The Voice of Peace before moving to Ireland and joining Hot Press and over his remarkeable career has wined and dined the likes of Anthony Bourdain and Joe Elliot, eaten ant eggs in Syria and campaigned for the changing of the laws around drug use.
In this week's episode he regales Gary and Gareth with his experiences with pirate radio, journalism and his opinion on the best cheese in ireland.
Enjoy!
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Ciaran McGonagle is the mastermind behind Mani Pizza in Dublin. Originally from Donegal, Ciaran has made a significant impact on the Dublin food scene with his unique Roman-style pizza al taglio. Before starting Mani Pizza, he worked for Coppinger Row and founded Catch Events and the food truck Ciao Cannoli but decided to dedicate his life to perfecting the Roman-style.
In this episode he reveals to Gary and Gareth the incredible lengths he went to learn the art. He also speaks of his inspirational journey living with a severe stutter and his Death Row Meal is a surpising classic!
Enjoy!
If you have any Culinary Conundrums for the lads be sure to send them to the lads on [email protected]
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Aishling Moore is the head chef and owner of Goldie, an award-winning seafood restaurant located on Oliver Plunkett Street in Cork. Known for its sustainable approach to cooking, Goldie emphasizes using as much of each fish as possible and allows the daily catch to dictate its menu.
Aishling opened Goldie in 2019 when she was just 24 years old, and the restaurant quickly gained critical acclaim, including a Michelin Bib Gourmand. She has also been recognized with several awards, such as Best Young Chef 2023 at the Food & Wine Awards and Best Chef at the All-Ireland final of the Irish Restaurant Awards 2024.
In this week's episode, Aishling joins a suitably impressed Gareth and Gary to share the story of her remarkable rise, her unique approach to sustainability and how much she enjoys descaling fish. Enjoy!
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Paul Harrington has made music his life since he started tinkling on his parent's piano as a child of the 60s. Since then his natural talent has brought him around the world, a hugely successful slot with Pat Kenny and of course Eurovision success 30 years ago with the iconic Rock 'n' Roll Kids.
The man loves his food too and in this week's episode he discusses his culinary loves, his amazing career and plans for the future...
...AND he may just play THAT song for you. Enjoy!
If you have any Culinary Conundrums for the lads be sure to send them to the lads on [email protected]
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Al Hester aka Maser is a hugely succesful graphic artist known for his vibrant installations, large-scale paintings, and murals. His work often transforms urban landscapes into colorful canvases that reflect the collective spirit of the cities he engages with1. As early as 1995, under the moniker 'Maser,' he began painting graffiti on the streets of Dublin, earning respect from other graffiti artists in Ireland and throughout Europe for his unique abstracted style
In this week's episode Maser joins Gareth and Gary to discuss his journey from street graffiti to international exhibitions, the comparisons between being a chef and an artist and his Death Row Meal choice gets Gary VERY excited. Enjoy!
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Darren conway and Joe McGucken are the hosts of the wildly popular Stall It podcast as well as being two of Ireland's most successful content creators and online comedians.
On this week's episode of Dishing It Out, the boys join Gary and Gareth to discuss Joe's business venture, a Spice Bag truck! We hear about Darren's love for a good air fryer and Gary shares a spectacular recipe for a cracking spag bol. Enjoy!
If you have any Culinary Conundrums for the lads be sure to send them to the lads on [email protected]
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The word legend gets thrown around a lot but it's safe to say Ian Dempsey is absolutely one of Irelans's most legendary broadcasters. He has been a constant presence in our lives for decades and whether it was his stint on Dempsey's Den or his hugely successful run on ireland's most successful breakfast show on Today FM.
In the first episode of the new sason of Dishing It Out Ian joins Gary and Gareth to discuss his amazing career, his beginnings in pirate radio, his Den days and of course his time as King Of Ireland's Mornings. He also discusses how his diabetes has effected his attitude to food and his choice of final meal is SPECTACULAR! Enjoy.
If you have any Culinary Conundrums for the lads be sure to send them to the lads on [email protected]
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Ed Cooney is a legend of the cheffing game. Before joining The Merrion in 1997 and becoming Executive Chef, he worked at some of the finest hotels and restaurants in Scotland and England, including the celebrated Craigendarroch Hotel and Country Club, Royal Deeside, where The Oaks gourmet restaurant held the Michelin Red M. He then joined The Regent Four Seasons London, now known as The Landmark Hotel, before returning to Ireland.
During his time at The Merrion, Ed Cooney has won numerous awards, undertaken several culinary tours of the USA and become a popular guest chef on TV.
In this week's episode, Ed joins Gary and Gareth to discuss his stellar career, his love of France and his anger at what the government should be doing to help the food industry. Enjoy!
If you have any Culinary Conundrums be sure to send them to the lads on [email protected]
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Professor Luke O'Neill is inarguably one of Ireland's most well known and loved scientists. His insights and advice during covid were invaluable to so many during the pandemic and his weekly radio slots and podcast are a constant source of fascinating scientific information.
On this week's episode the good professor joins Gareth and Gary to discuss his life as a scientist, his own life changing research, being in a band and of course his own 'nerdy' take on how we interact with food. Enjoy!
Don't forget to send in your questions for Gaz & Gary to answer in series 3 to [email protected]
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Barry Murphy is an Irish comedy legend. Not only was he one of the geniuses behind the brilliance of Après Match but as a member of Mr Trellis he founded The Comedy Cellar in Dublin in 1989 AND he was recognised as one of The 10 Kings Of Irish Comedy over the last twenty years by Hot Press. He is also the only comedian to have played at every Kilkenny Cat Laughs festival since it started in 1994. So yeah, it's fair to say his legendary status is justified.
In this week's episode Barry chats to Gareth and Gary about his beginnings in the comedy scene and how it's changed, his fond memories of Apres Match and the lads get into it about shallow frying. Enjoy!
Don't forget to send in your questions for Gaz & Gary to answer in series 3 to [email protected]
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Three years ago, Christopher Connolly, from Rialto, began his journey to recovery after a long-time cocaine addiction that left him scared for his life. The 29-year-old was suffering from extreme paranoia which he described as a “perfect storm of destruction” and led him to flee the country at the height of the Covid pandemic. After his family found him attempting to hide in the UK, Chris decided to remove drugs and alcohol from his life and spent months in a treatment centre getting his life back on track and what a recovery it has been. In this week's episode Chris joins Gary and Gareth to tell his incredible story, how running saved his life and his love of pasta.
Don't forget to send in your questions for Gaz & Gary to answer in series 3 to [email protected]
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Ireland is known as the Island of Sanits & Scholars but in recent years you can definitely add 'Incredible Food' to that list. From Malin to Mizen, Malahide to McDonagh's, this country is bursting at the seam at every turn with world class chefs and food producers so who better to take you on a guided tour than Gary and Gareth. Enjoy the trip!
Don't forget to send in your questions for Gaz & Gary to answer in series 3 to [email protected]
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John Belton is one of the most respected personal trainers in the world and in his years of experience has developed a highly effective and unique philosophy and approach to fitness and nutrition. He's been putting Gareth through his paces for years and has transformed his life in the process. John joins the two lads to discuss how he got into the fitness business, running ultra marathons and the lessons he learned from his mother's cooking. Enjoy!
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In this week's episode, Gareth and Gary expose themselves to a grilling (pun intended) from Ed Chef and his BUCKET OF TRUTH. Find out who is the biggest celebrity they've both cooked for, who's at their Dinner Party From Hell and does winning a Michelen Star matter? Well listen and find out!
Don't forget to send in your questions for Gaz & Gary to answer in series 3 to [email protected]
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Eoin Mcgee is the go-to guy for financial advice. He has hosted TV shows such as "How to be Good with Money" and "The Complaints Bureau," where he provides practical financial advice to households and helps manage finances effectively. Eoin is also the author of bestselling books on money, including "How to Be Good with Money" and "How to Make Your Money Work.". So it's fair to say he's a whizz with finance but is he a whizz with food?
Well the answer to that is a fascinating one and involves a near death experience, trips to Italy and the best onion rings in ireland. Enjoy!
Don't forget to send in your questions for Gaz & Gary to answer in series 3 to [email protected]
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