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Patrick Hanlon

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Who needs a spice bag when you've Christmas chips up north?

All I want for Christmas is a roast dinner on my chips, Northern Ireland’s traditional chippy fare. A bit like the spice bag, only more seasonal.

22.10.2026 20

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Feeder's Digest: Another series of MasterChef UK has come and gone, did any of us watch?

Anna Haugh and Grace Dent may be welcome additions to the UK offering, but new judges alone can’t rescue a format that’s been sleepwalking for years.

10.06.2026 50

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The Feeder's Digest: Looking for magic - the secret life of a restaurant critic

In his new food column, Patrick Hanlon discusses fake names, burner emails and what really happens when a restaurant critic walks through the door.

03.06.2026 40

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Champ’s Choice: Rory McIlroy served himself first at Augusta

After some controversy over McIlroy’s lack of love for Irish cuisine this week, Patrick Hanlon says the golfer’s Augusta dinner reflected global...

10.04.2026 70

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