There’s much we don’t know about Covid, but one thing is for sure: it’s going to be with us for a while. So with the segue into autumn and the opening of our Christmas booking diary, we thought we’d dedicate … Continue reading
‘We make sure all the arrangements are taken care of”. That’s the message from Carr Golf, Ireland’s leading golf-tour operator. And they really mean it, too. Chapter One is fortunate to attract hundreds of people annually from overseas, but for … Continue reading
2020 is here. How did that happen? Well, we can tell you that we planned for how 2019 would happen, and 2020 will be no different. You can’t plan for everything, of course; there are always ‘unknown unknowns.’ But because … Continue reading
Food and wine are the twin pillars of any memorable meal; get the balance right, and you have the perfect dining experience. But while most people know exactly what dishes to choose, or are at least willing to take a … Continue reading
Good food and drink are our raison d’être, but more than anything, a restaurant’s success and longevity are determined by its people. There’s real magic in the mix. But it’s not enough these days to have an unbeatable team; to keep … Continue reading
It’s all about the Land, you see. We’re talking about the land where the food we use in our kitchen is grown – the soil the vegetables are planted in, the grass that lambs graze on, the orchards where tree … Continue reading
Walk into Chapter One and everywhere, elements of the interior combine to make your time here as pleasurable – we hope – an experience as our food. Fine art, craft and design are all around. The Best of Irish Craft … Continue reading
If you’re on Instagram, there surely can’t be a better post to catch first thing every day than Velvet Cloud yoghurt’s regular ‘Good morning Mayo’ videos from their glorious West of Ireland farm, Rockfield Dairy. Terroir is everything Wild, oh-so-green … Continue reading