Taste of Dublin is back in a brand new venue. Dublin’s legendary culinary festival takes place from Thursday 13th - Sunday 16th June in the historic Merrion Square. It is expected that more than 34,000 visitors will attend the iconic food and cultural four-day event.

The best of Irish and International chefs will once again inspire audiences sharing the latest food and cultural innovations at the new M&S Food Chef’s Kitchen. Read more: Bord Gais Energy Theatre Christmas musical announced as Mary Poppins - Here's the details The show stopping line-up includes well known chef Mark Moriarty; JP McMahon aka Mister Eat Galway ; food and lifestyle enthusiast, Trisha Lewis; vegan connoisseur, Holly White; 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. All discerning taste buds are sure to be satisfied with the varied range of pop-up restaurants and with taste explosions guaranteed at specialty ramen restaurant Nomo Ramen, Steak restaurant Bovinity and Irish bistro style restaurant Neighbourhood. Returning to this year’s exciting festival menu is the ever.