Never a dull moment for hospitality in this city It’s been a busy week for hospitality news in the city, with our social channels chockablock with new openers, from Padel studios to matcha pop-ups. So buckle up and jump on in as we take you through all the openers, closures and food news of the […]
1 year ago
A big loss for Mount Merrion-ites Let’s be honest there are not a lot of reasons why you would head to Mount Merrion, aside from visiting friends and family. One spot that absolutely put the salubriously leafy southside area on the map was Michael’s, together with his hardworking team, Gaz Smith put it on the […]
1 year ago
If there’s something Dublin does right, it’s pizza There are many things the Dubs get wrong, seagull birth control, rubbish collection, and planning permission for hotels. But through the years, pizza is something that we now truly excel at. Across the city, there are some exemplary examples of everything from the classic Neapolitan pi to […]
1 year ago
Why move on somewhere new when you can get both in the one spot? I don’t know about you, but when I go out for a bop, I’m going to need some sustenance. You wouldn’t expect wedding guests to perform their best “Step Up” routine without their meat or fish first would you? Frankly, the […]
1 year ago
It’s always handy to have a list of rosemantic restaurants in Dublin up your sleeve – you never know when it’ll be your turn to make a booking for date night. Unlike other European capitals, say Paris or Rome, town doesn’t exactly scream romance. It could be down to the XXL seagulls and all the […]
1 year ago
You should be able to access the most important meal of the day no matter the time. If you’re like me, then you 1) consider breakfast the most elite meal of the day and 2) don’t subscribe to the idea that it’s only for morning time. Nothing grinds my gears like going somewhere for food, […]
1 year ago
On the hunt for the best California rolls in Dublin? Your search is over Saoirse-Monica Jackson of Derry Girls fame recently described her indifference to sushi on the Dish podcast. Her argument goes that- it’s just rice and raw fish at the end of the day. While sometimes it can indeed be a coagulase of […]
1 year ago
Gordon Ramsay was on to a winner when he called Dublin a “food city” We all have our streets that we gravitate towards when we are in search of a feed, places that are packed with every kind of grub you could want, from the cheap and cheerful to the haute cuisine. At Lovin Towers, […]
1 year ago
Well boys, it’s finally happened In the early hours of Monday morning the other week, the news broke of a €10.45 pint being poured within the dark blue Monopoly square of the pub world, Temple Bar. In case you happened to miss it, the pint in question can be found at the Merchant’s Arch pub in […]
1 year ago
Tasty tasters for when you are feeling like a special night out out For those of you who aren’t au fait with the world of tasting menus, they are dishes offered at certain restaurants, consisting of sample portions of several different dishes, served in several courses for a set price. It’s a great way to […]
1 year ago
Mezze for our mates. Dublin’s offering in terms of Levantine cuisine has been upped significantly in recent years, whether it’s a lunchtime falafel or a blow-out mixed grill feast you’re in the market for. The city’s roster of Middle Eastern restaurants tick a variety of boxes – many of these spots are very affordable, with […]
1 year ago
Small plates are the à l’ordre du jour rn, but I’ve got a bone to pick with them Plop yourself down at any number of new restaurants in Dublin, you’ll find a concise and brief menu. As a food and drink journalist, I come across the small plate model perhaps more than most, but it’s […]
1 year ago