These Oreo Brownies are about to blow your mind and tastebuds. As part of our Lovin Home Comforts series, we will be bringing you some delicious recipes that you can prepare from the comfort of your own kitchen. Next up are these outrageous Oreo Brownies. I’ve never even made regular brownies before so don’t feel threatened, just […]

4 years ago

Oh, baby, this outdoor spa is just amazing. If you are looking to treat yourself at a scenic outdoor spa, you have come to the right place. Rise Nordic Spa in Blessington just opened up and it’s absolutely stunning. If you don’t know already, Blessington is just a stone’s throw from Dublin into Wicklow. It’s […]

4 years ago

Yup, eighteen knicker, but were they worth it? First things first, we went to check out the amazing Salty Buoy as part of our Dublin Food Truck series. Check out how Cassie and I got on: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPgae28KVnk/ So as you can see, we loved it. We managed to get our hands on the Kiev, Lobster […]

4 years ago

We recently met up with Evan, the creator of Slack Boards Co. so he could tell us his story. In short, this guy started making really beautiful-looking skateboards as a passion project during the lockdown. From there, he has turned it into a small (for now) business. Have a look at how our chat went: […]

4 years ago

After the year we’ve just had, I couldn’t pass up trying out Drift in Stillorgan. Drift has only been open for about a month so the place is still sparkling new and I was excited to check it out. Here is how I got on: https://www.instagram.com/tv/COgClpVqUq9/ First things first, if you don’t know flotation therapy […]

4 years ago

Holly White shows us how to make quick and easy falafels. We’ve spent a lot of time at home and maybe you’re getting bored of making the same old thing. Well, we’ve sought out help from some of the most experienced hands around. Holly hosts live vegan cooking classes but today, she’s showing us how […]

5 years ago

Seriously though, the French Toast Brekkie Bap is about to change your life. As part of our Lovin Home Comforts series, we will be bringing you some delicious recipes that you can prepare from the comfort of your own kitchen. I saw this little hack doing the rounds on social media so I thought I would give […]

5 years ago

A brand new coffee hatch has just opened up in Dublin 12. These coffee shops made out of shipping containers are popping up everywhere. That is no complaint, by the way, we are all for it. New places to grab a coffee and have a little stroll is what we are all about. Say hello […]

5 years ago

Jules Mak shows us how to make Potstickers at home. We’ve spent a lot of time at home and maybe you’re getting bored of making the same old thing. Well, we’ve sought out help from some of the most experienced hands around. Jules Mak is the owner of Mak at D6 and Hush in Rathmines. […]

5 years ago

We’ve known about this gorgeous little place for a while now but recently we got to check it out. We wanted to see what all the fuss was about and it did not disappoint. Check out V-Face: https://vimeo.com/504861683 It’s situated in Stoneybatter and opened its doors mid-last year and people went mad for them. “Every […]

5 years ago

A delicious new Chinese restaurant has just opened up in Bray. Honestly, the food was amazing. Say hello to Little King: This place just launched in the Martello, on Bray seafront, last week and is currently just doing takeaway and delivery. First of all, the menu was like nothing I had seen before and it […]

5 years ago

This incredible new chicken spot just opened up. We all lovesome fried chicken so we will always welcome a new spot opening. Say hello to Joe’s Chicken: Yes, Joe’s Chicken just opened up in Bray and you must try it. It’s based in that amazing little building behind the Dart station which already has Catalyst, […]

5 years ago

A cool new coffee van is opening up on the Northside. Coffee vans/trucks have blown up over the last year and we are not upset over that. The more coffee options the better. This is one is situated in Clontarf. A perfect little spot to get your walk in while grabbing a coffee. I mean, […]

5 years ago

This is normally a four in the morning delicacy for me but these DIY Doner Kebabs are extremely good. As part of our Lovin Home Comforts series, we will be bringing you some delicious recipes that you can prepare from the comfort of your own kitchen. I was surprised at how easy it is to make and […]

5 years ago

Last weekend to get your hands on this insane Christmas Toastie. I know, I can’t believe they still have them. It genuinely feels like it’s been about 3 months since the Christmas break. But here we are, just over two weeks in January, and Meltdown is about to call it a day on their Christmas […]

5 years ago

This Dublin spot is doing a Cheeseburger Toastie special this weekend. I mean, yes, why the hell not. The initial thought is there is what’s the point? What’s wrong with a normal cheeseburger in normal buns? But, then I close my eyes a picture this juicy bad boy with all it’s melted cheese in a […]

5 years ago

Five dishes we are dying to get for takeaway next week. Yes, we are back into a lockdown but there are still plenty of places doing takeaway. Most restaurants have adapted and you can get your favourite dishes to take home. The only problem with this is picking what you want. There’s plenty to pick […]

5 years ago

We take a look back over our top 10 videos of 2020 as we head for 2021. It’s been a strange year, of course, but that doesn’t mean that some amazing moments were caught on camera. This is a mix of some videos we created at Lovin and some that were sent in by you. […]

5 years ago

These homemade power bars are perfect when you are looking for a little treat. As part of our Lovin Home Comforts series, we will be bringing you some delicious recipes that you can prepare from the comfort of your own kitchen. Since I’ve been stuck at home, I have been snacking a lot and while I do […]

5 years ago

Nutbutter is opening its brand new location tomorrow and we got a first look. This place is certainly not new news to us. Everybody has been raving about them since their first location opened. Earlier this year though, they got the keys to a new location right beside fresh in Grand Canal Dock. It’s been […]

5 years ago

This city center spot is now doing hot Espresso Martini’s and they look unbelievably good. The Well is situated at Stephen’s Green and they have released a host of new additions to their menu. It comes just in time for the holiday season with some Christmas specials. One of which is a divine looking Terry’s […]

5 years ago

It’s all about the takeaway dishes now and we’ve spotted a few insane-looking brunches that we would love this morning. It’s a lovely Sunday morning, from where I’m sitting anyway, and popping out for a walk and coffee is definitely on the cards. Maybe some brunch while you’re at it? I mean there’s nothing really […]

5 years ago

Arctic Stone is now doing insane hot chocolates. Honestly, all I’ve be craving since the colder weather has crept in is to be at a Christmas market sipping a hot chocolate. Although we won’t be getting Christmas markets this year, we can still indulge in some unreal hot chocolates. Arctic Stone is well known for […]

5 years ago

Harvey Nichols has confirmed it will reopen in Dundrum when the lockdown is lifted. The shop closed along with everyone else when the first lockdown began in March. When the restrictions were lifted in June, they did not reopen which started rumors that they might not come back. It is said that the store was […]

5 years ago

A brand new barber/cafe has just opened up on the northside and it looks slick. Say hello to Brew Barberista, which is both a stunning cafe and a slick barber. This bad boy just opened up at St Assam’s Park in Raheny and taking bookings as of yesterday. I’ve been offered plenty of beers while […]

5 years ago

Hen’s Teeth is doing a voucher drive for Ireland’s homeless children. They are back with this year’s ‘Letters to Santy’ and working with Focus Ireland to try and make Christmas special for some people who aren’t as fortunate. They have asked for people to buy vouchers this year if they are thinking of helping out. […]

5 years ago

One of the very few silver linings at the beginning of lockdown was a sudden abundance of time to cook healthy meals at home. Cooking from scratch means more control over what you’re eating, and with all this free time there was no excuse. But fast forward eight months, and it’s getting old. So what’s […]

5 years ago

This family-run Dublin company is selling sets of Dumbbells. As we know from the first lockdown, getting your hands on weights is not easy but Dublin Dumbbells are here to save the day. When the gyms closed, we had to reinvent our workouts. I tried some jogging at the start before moving onto bodyweight HIIT […]

5 years ago

One of our favorite Dumpling spots has got a new city center location. Dumplings are high on our list and we love having new places to try out. Last year, for our Early Doors series we checked out a small little spot in Bray called Double 8. Take a look at what we tried: Earlier […]

5 years ago

We tried two new burger joints in Dublin this week and they were delish. You have got to check both of them out. It’s not easy to rock burgers as Dublin has plenty of options. We’ve Wow Burger, Bunsen, and Bujo to name a few. But two new restaurants have popped up and we got […]

5 years ago

Dublin Airport sends a heartfelt response to a Twitter user who has hit ‘rock bottom’. This is the feel-good story you need to warm your heart today. A Twitter user, Edmund O’Leary, took to Twitter last night with a really honest tweet saying “I am not ok. Feeling rock bottom. Please take a few seconds […]

5 years ago

Great news as one of Bray’s favorite restaurants returns. After having huge success since they opened earlier this year, Fika had to close their doors on October 6 due to guidelines that were brought in. For anyone who had visited the place knows it was top notch for brunch, dinner, and cocktails. Needless to say, […]

5 years ago

A popular pub in Stoneybatter has opened up a coffee hatch. We love to see new openings pop up and we also like to see some classic remastered. Walsh’s pub in Stoneybatter has just added a coffee hatch to their premises. They just opened it up this morning for the first time and seem to […]

5 years ago

The Harbour Bar has created a slick outdoor area so we can continue to enjoy a few pints. I’ve said it many times before and admittedly, I’m probably biased because I am from Bray, but The Harbour Bar is up there with the best pubs in Ireland. And it also has the best pints of […]

5 years ago

One of Dublin’s favorite wing joints just opened in Malahide. Oh, bring on the glorious wings. Of course, there are many places that do decent wings in Dublin and plenty that do them really well. But which place is your favorite? Wing It? Elephant & Castle? Or maybe is Wishbone. Yes, they have just opened […]

5 years ago

Box Burger has just announced when they will reopen. It’s a lovely sight to see. The return of one of the best burgers around. Of course, they have been doing a delivery service like most other places during lockdown but they just took to their Instagram to let us know when we can sit-in again. […]

5 years ago

Hatch has officially opened its new cafe in Blackrock. I, for one, am very excited about this. I’ve said it many times before, but Hatch is one of my favorite cafes around and to have a second one is great news. The original cafe lies in Glasthule and it’s always packed. Not in a bad […]

5 years ago

You will be able to get Gelato online from this Dublin Based company. There’s so much more to this ice-cream though and we love it. The company is called Cream Of The Crop and it does exactly what the name suggests. They create their flavours from surplus food and the flavours will change accordingly with […]

5 years ago

Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! Grogans is holding an art exhibition today to support local artists. You love to see this. There are paintings pinned to the outside of the pub that belong to local artists. Grogan’s posted on their social media announcing the […]

5 years ago

Creating the perfect buttermilk chicken burger is probably easier than you think. As part of our Lovin Home Comforts series, we will be bringing you some delicious recipes that you can prepare from the comfort of your own kitchen. When I see buttermilk chicken burger on a menu my eyes light right up. I always thought it […]

5 years ago

Oh, how I love my cheesecake. As part of our Lovin Home Comforts series, we will be bringing you some delicious recipes that you can prepare from the comfort of your own kitchen. You could imagine my excitement when I found out I could make one in 10 minutes in a cup. I wasn’t convinced it would […]

5 years ago

Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! It’s always nice to take a look back and appreciate things. We stick photos on our Instagram to try and brighten up your day with some stunning photos of our city. A big shoutout to all you lovely people […]

5 years ago

Five of our favourite places to eat in Dun Laoghaire. It such an ideal place to head for a walk along the pier and then grab some food as a reward. But, where should you hit to get this reward? Are you after pizza? Or maybe some dumplings? Here are our X favourite places to […]

5 years ago

Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! Farmer Browns has announced when it will reopen in Kilternan. They shut up shop when the lockdown started and haven’t reopened this location yet. But, now they have announced when it will be back open for business. They took […]

5 years ago

Making delicious dumplings at home is actually pretty easy. As part of our Lovin Home Comforts series, we will be bringing you some delicious recipes that you can prepare from the comfort of your own kitchen. I was quite surprised when I started making dumplings at how easy they are once you get the dumpling pastry. I […]

5 years ago

One of Dublin’s top bars has just announced its closure. As we know, we are living through tough times and there have been a lot of places closing down. And we all know this one from their umbrella’s hanging outside. Zozimus has just taken to their Instagram to announce that they will be closing their […]

5 years ago

This slick new cafe just opened at a Luas stop and we can’t wait to check it out. Mugg Uggly opened up first thing this morning and it looks amazing. It’s in a shipping container in the middle of a cute like courtyard that has seating for you to chill. They are based at Glencairn […]

5 years ago

The Bakehouse has set up a brand new Click & Collect service where you can grab all their goodies. It’s based on Bachelors Walk and CHQ, but their online service is now up and running. They have just created a menu specifically for their Click & Collect service including pancakes, Mimosas, and the classic soup […]

5 years ago

These guys are surprisingly easy to make but they taste so good. As part of our Lovin Home Comforts series, we will be bringing you some delicious recipes that you can prepare from the comfort of your own kitchen. Up next, One Minute Brownies. Like 1 minute, surely nothing can be that tasty in that time? Well, […]

5 years ago

Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! This iconic Dublin brunch spot has just launched a brand new brunch menu. I mean when you talk about brunch, it is always one of the first places to enter our minds. That’s right, Dillingers have just launched a […]

5 years ago