Ingredients Spelt Spaghetti (You Can Use Plain Spaghetti Instead) 3 Tbsp Pesto 3 Shallots (Or 1/2 An Onion) 1 Handful Cherry Tomatoes 1 Cup Spinach Leaves Parmesan Cheese With summer well and truly after arriving many of us are trying to be a little bit healthier with our holidays fast approaching. That’s no reason to […]

10 years ago

There’s not many people out there who don’t love cake (and if you don’t love cake, you’re weird). Nothing makes me happier than sitting down with a delicious slice of cake and really good cup of cha. The only problem is there are so many places serving up crappy, tasteless excuses for cake that it’s […]

10 years ago

Joe Macken is the man behind some of the edgiest restaurants in Dublin including Jo’Burger, Skinflint, Crackbird and Bear. He’s always managed to nail serving high-quality food with unusual flavour combinations at prices that definitely don’t break the bank. His restaurants are known for their unique vibe, buzzing atmosphere and great tunes every night. We wanted […]

10 years ago

Another weekend fast approached and no plans? Tired of aimlessly bobbing into town for the day shopping or to the same boring local for a few on Saturday night? Well I’ve found a few random events on this weekend that look like an interesting way to inject a bit of culture into your weekend. Here’s […]

10 years ago

Dublin has many nice cafes, selling many delicious types of cake.  However, if there is a place in Dublin selling more beautiful, delicious, unique little works of art than the Wildflour Bakery, I would like to know about it! I first came across the Wildflour Bakery when I stumbled  upon their Facebook page almost two years […]

10 years ago

Ingredients Wholewheat Pasta 3 Large Tomatoes 1 Red Pepper 2 Garlic Cloves Cooked Ham (You Can Use Bacon) Basil Parmesan Cheese If like me you can sometimes be a lazy lout when you come home from work and just want something quick and tasty to eat, then look no further than this piss-easy pasta! Not […]

10 years ago

The Lovin Dublin team are huge animal lovers, so after meeting the incredible team over in DSPCA we knew we wanted to work together to highlight the amazing animals up for adoption each week. The DSPCA work with animals who have suffered cruelty, neglect, injury or sickness. Their shelter in Rathfarnham offers shelter and care to a […]

10 years ago

The bank holiday is approaching, the weather is cracking and the options for entertainment are endless. If you’re staying in the city and actually want to do something different with your weekend and not let it pass you by, then read on at our list of highlights below Forbidden Fruit A festival in the city […]

10 years ago

One of the best parts of my new job as editor is interviewing people that are infinitely cooler than I am. Timi Ogunyemi is a guy who truly enjoys his city. As editor of Picture This Dublin, Timi’s aim is to connect Dubliners to their city and showcase the creativity that exists on every street corner, […]

10 years ago

We’ve teamed up with the stylish minds behind OPSH to track what Dubliners are wearing each week. This week, despite the rain, the city was all about summer prints. Whereas a few years ago it looked like Dublin was sponsored by Adidas and Canterbury, these days we’re leaving the safety of uniformity behind and we’re […]

10 years ago

Ingredients Digestive Biscuits 1 Tin Of Caramel Bananas 1 Tub Whipped Cream 1 Small Chocolate Bar This looks too good to be true but it’s not. Caramel, biscuits, bananas, cream. All together. Oh baby. It’s so easy you might run the risk of making these every day and winding up on the brink of obesity […]

10 years ago

Ingredients 1 Crusty Bread Roll 2 Smokey Rashers Rocket 1/2 Avocado Cherry Tomatoes Mayonaise Garlic Honestly, this is the best sandwich I’ve had in ages. I think the only thing that can possibly improve the classic BLAT (Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado, Tomato) sandwich is the garlic mayo that I’ve added below. This one was so good […]

10 years ago

Ingredients Vanilla Ice-Cream Chocolate Cream Flaked Almonds In the unlikely event that there remain any Easter egg leftovers by tomorrow, this chocolate sauce is the perfect way to use them up. Takes a minute to make, tastes unreal, and looks like you’ve made more of an effort if you’re serving someone ice-cream for dessert. This […]

10 years ago

Ingredients 2 Cans Chickpeas Juice Of 1 Lemon 1 Red Chilli Chopped 1/2 Jar Of Roasted Red Peppers 2 Tbsp Tahini 2 Level Tablespoons Smoked Paprika 1 Tsp Salt Emma’s back with a recipe that, sadly for many of you but awesome for lactose intolerant Editor Caroline, doesn’t have any cheese in it. Why buy […]

10 years ago

Mexican food is getting increasingly popular in Dublin city and so we were super excited when we heard a that new underground Mexican style cellar bar is opening tonight on Baggot Street! Xico is modelled on some of the edgiest Mexican bars in London and NYC and the interior reminds us of our favourite, La […]

10 years ago

If you’re looking for something chilled out to do today, then why not check out the screening of Home Alone (you know it’s Chrimbo when you’ve watched Home Alone again) in the Generator Hostel in Smithfield at 4pm. Tickets cost only €7 and all proceeds go to both Blossom Ireland and Barnardos Ireland, so your […]

10 years ago

Just one week left of work and then we can throw our hats in the air, run out the door and revel in the lazy beauty of Christmas week. If you can’t wait one more week to start watching Christmas classics, then the good news is that Odeon cinemas are screening It’s A Wonderful Life […]

10 years ago

Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Do you still need to buy all your Christmas presents? Sick of the stress of town and just want a mulled wine in peace? All of the above? Then you need to make your way down to the Christmas Flea which is running this weekend only. […]

10 years ago

If you’re sick of the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping this weekend and want to do something more chilled out and cultured, then we have just the thing for you. The National Gallery of Ireland has unveiled this year’s Hennessy Portrait Exhibition which features stunning works from the 11 finalists and the winner of […]

10 years ago

Last I met up with India Power who is quickly gaining a name for herself as a healthy food blogger with a hugely popular blog Little Green Spoon that has fans from all over the world keen to find the tastiest but guilt-free recipes available. We met for lunch in Alchemy where we chowed down […]

10 years ago

Christmas is almost upon us, and by now you must well and truly be in the swing of things. It’s time to just embrace the festive season and all the fun that comes with it. Read on for the best and most Christmassy events that you have to check out this weekend! Christmas Cracker Market […]

10 years ago

Today has been a monumental day in Irish History. The biggest protest witnessed, by many of us, in our entire lifetimes took place outside the Dáil today on Merrion Square. The crowds of tens of thousands of people had to be seen to be believed. We headed down there earlier today to capture some exclusive […]

10 years ago

I’ve just come from the protest, and while the first thing you notice is the heaving throngs of impassioned people wanting for their voices to be heard, the second thing you notice is the effort and creativity that has been put into the sea of signs bobbing above people’s heads! Have a look below at […]

10 years ago

As we continue to expand here in Lovin Dublin HQ we are looking for more fresh and exciting voices to add to our website. We are looking for contributors across a number of different areas including current affairs, community events, opinion pieces, humorous articles, nutrition, sports, fitness, food… Just about anything and everything! Photo credit […]

10 years ago

It’s just been announced that Wetherspoons are refusing to serve Heineken in any of their 926 pubs in the UK and Ireland. The dispute kicked off when Heineken demanded personal guarantees from Wetherspoons before supplying their new pub in Dun Laoghaire which is due to open shortly. While the guarantees are unclear, many are assuming […]

10 years ago

We’re excited to announce that we’ve launched our very first gift guide! This Christmas gift guide is going to be your best friend when you start panicking about what to buy for your siblings, parents, other halves and friends this festive season. We have our guide broken down into 5 categories: Food, Ladies, Mens, Parents […]

10 years ago

Phoenix Park is probably the most under utilised amenity in Dublin city. It’s one of the largest parks in a European capital and home to the Áras an Uachtaráin. It’s a top spot for all sorts of sports races and competitions including walking, running, cycling, and footie to name a few. The animals in Phoenix […]

10 years ago

When we heard about the idea of burger pizzas and kebab pizzas being sold in the city we were intrigued. Cronuts seem to have set off a trend of hybrid foods some weird and wonderful, others which should never see the light of day. When the kind folks in Mizzoni’s sent us in one of […]

10 years ago

We’re known as a both a musical nation of creative and passionate people, well nothing could sum that up better than this kitchen session of Irish musicians protesting Irish Water via song. It’s unbelievably catchy and we bet you’ll hear it pumped out through speakers in pubs over Christmas. You have to hand it to […]

10 years ago

Ingredients Oats Light Coconut Milk Satsumas Pomegranate Pear Cinnamon Nutmeg (optional) Ginger (optional) Honey Christmas is one of the most decadent and indulgent months of the year. With an endless stream of Christmas parties, it’s easy to overindulge. Total Produce Foodservice sent us in a box of their favourite seasonal fruits to experiment with so […]

10 years ago

Stuck for plans this weekend and not sure what to do with yourself? Well why not get into the festive cheer this evening with mince pies and mulled wine at a unique carol service before picking one of the other events below to stop by this weekend! Festival of Carols & Readings at Chester Beatty […]

10 years ago

When you’ve lived in Dublin for a few years it’s easy to think you’ve seen it all. However, there are constantly new and exciting venues and events popping up around the city. For example, we started our morning bright and early today at Morning Gloryville… Dublin’s morning rave! Morning Gloryville started their pre-breakfast raves in the city during the […]

10 years ago

Camden Street… So many sandwiches, so little time. We work not too far from Camden Street and it’s our first port of call whenever we’re in need of a tasty sambo. The surrounding streets (mainly Harcourt Street and Hatch Street) are so buzzing with office workers that there are tonnes of places to choose from. […]

10 years ago

Christmas is around the corner and SuperValu want to give all our readers a little present in the spirit of festive cheer. Our Lovin Dublin Big 100 December Issue, usually priced at €3.59, is free for everybody to download for this month only. Those already familiar with our app will know that it’s jam packed with exciting events […]

10 years ago

The rents in Dublin seems to be continually rising and as we have pointed out previously, you’re not always getting bang for your buck in most cases. This hilarious sketch portrays the jobs of house hunting in Dublin at the moment!

10 years ago

Anthony Remedy is a well known restaurant promoter and consultant, so if there’s one person to ask about the best places to check out in the city, it’s him. We caught up with him last week to find out where we should be checking out in Dublin right now. So Anthony, where’s you favourite place […]

10 years ago

Sober Lane is fast becoming one of the most popular neighbourhood pubs on the south side and they are well known for their hilarious and often alternative marketing techniques. We’re well impressed with their latest announcement that they will be holding a free Christmas feast on Stephens Day for anyone working or away from home […]

10 years ago

It’s Friday and so as per every weekend you can expect to see more tourists exploring the capital than during the week. Spare a thought for them as they try to navigate their way through the indecipherable Dublin slang that we take for granted as being universally understood…

10 years ago

We’re now less than a month away from Christmas so it’s time to get into the season cheer and embrace it, because before we know it we’ll be ringing in the New Year and Santa Claus will be a distant memory.  Best way to get that festive feeling is to head over to Dún Laoghaire today […]

10 years ago

Brendan Kenny is such an old romantic that Stella Artois chose him for one of their international Christmas Holiday campaign ads this year. Warning… Watching this ad may make you feel bitter if you have ever received a selection box as a Christmas present from your boyfriend! We think this is a seriously romantic gesture but if you […]

10 years ago

I always find that the best way to discover new places to eat is by asking other people their favourite spots in the city. I caught up with Roz Purcell earlier this week to hear where her favourite places to eat were. As well as being Ireland’s top model, Roz is fast becoming well known for her […]

10 years ago

If you’re not sure what to do for the weekend and starting to worry that you have no plans, then worry not. We have rounded up some top events with something for the big kids and something for those in need of something a bit more thought provoking. Read on for our top picks… Dublin […]

10 years ago

If the government thought the black lash over the Irish Water charges would die down, then they were extremely wrong. This video uploaded two days ago shows residents of this Coolock estate blocking the Irish Water trucks from entering. No matter what side of the argument you stand on, you have to admit it’s impressive to see Irish […]

10 years ago

Last night we revealed the winner of the Lovin Dublin €25k food start-up prize. Despite over 200 great food companies entering, Nobo scooped the €25k prize (pun intended) which will help them grow the business even further. The Nobo ice creams were more than popular with the Lovin Dublin team with many of us eating the samples for our lunch! They have a […]

10 years ago

It’s been an exciting few weeks in Lovin Dublin HQ with the build up to our first ever Lovin Dublin Show Live, the judging of our €25k food start up prize and the nominations flowing in for the Lovin Dublin Awards. Last night, in association with Heinz, we announced the winners of each category for […]

10 years ago

Last night we put together the first Lovin Dublin Show Live. We love Dublin and we wanted to put together a night that showcases the best people, companies, foodies and creatives in the city, because as a city we have a huge amount to be proud of. We were blown away by our speakers from […]

10 years ago

While I love a good brunch as much as every other human being on the planet, there are mornings when I just want a nice breakfast without consuming my whole day’s worth of calories in one sitting. And I don’t always want a side of pulled pork with my eggs or chips instead of toast. […]

10 years ago

Ingredients 1 banana 2 eggs Coconut oil Raw honey Strawberries It’s hard to believe that pancakes could ever be healthy, or made without lots of fluffy flour. But it’s true, Paleos can enjoy health freaky pancakes too that taste delicious! These are made with just banana and egg, and topped with whatever you fancy. We […]

10 years ago

It’s been an exciting time in Lovin Dublin HQ as over 200 of the best food start-ups in the country sent in samples of their products for us to consider for our €25k food start up award last week. The competition has been high and it’s it’s been a tough job whittling down the list from 200 to […]

10 years ago

Dublin delivers yet again this weekend with a rake of events covering everything from ballet to beer and french films to debates on free will. Read on for some very unique events in the city this weekend… Ballet Ireland – Swan Lake The most famous and unforgettable ballet of all time will be receiving a […]

10 years ago