What came first, the chicken or the review of the chicken? I recently moved to a new part of Dublin and obviously, the first port of call was to suss out the best takeaways. The usual way to go about it is to open up Just Eat, Deliveroo or similar, type in your cuisine of […]

3 years ago

Wicked is flying back to Ireland! Wicked is set to return to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre next summer. The smash-hit musical will run from Tuesday, July 23rd to Sunday, September 15th, 2024. Is it too early to write my Christmas list? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bord Gáis […]

3 years ago

A new haunt for early birds and night owls. Brazilian café Recanto, based on Talbot Street where Esquire Coffee used to have a branch, officially opened for business on Monday 6th March. What sets Recanto apart from other Dublin cafés is not only that they stay open late, they’re also relatively affordable compared to other […]

3 years ago

Add these spots to the list ahead of payday. While the past few months have brought their fair share of closures and negative hospitality news, luckily there are also plenty of new bars and restaurants to be excited about. From dog friendly boozers opened by top Dublin brewers to burger joints with a Brazilian influence […]

3 years ago

Calling all house hunters! AIB is hosting an exclusive screening of the finale in the intimate surrounds of the Stella Cinema, Rathmines. For anyone hoping to buy a home, RTÉ’s Home of the Year has been an amazing source of inspiration and motivation, making its upcoming finale a bittersweet resolution. On the upside, AIB is […]

3 years ago

Some bittersweet news. After a year in business, CN Duck unfortunately closed their doors for good on the 6th March in Ranelagh. The vintage Chinese restaurant opened in February 2022, and they were best known for their use of a “bullet oven” cooking process that evenly distributed heat while cooking, making their meat extra juicy. […]

3 years ago

“We have exhausted all our options to keep our doors open.” After just seven months in business, Mosh Burger have announced the closure of their Phibsborough premises. The rock n roll themed burger joint took to Instagram to share the news of their closures, citing “the recent surge in bills” and “soaring prices” as to […]

3 years ago

Now that is some news to be happy out about. Happy Out 3.0 is fast approaching. After a few hours of suspense following an Instagram post that teased the arrival of a new café, Happy Out has revealed that their new location will set up at none other than the Dún Laoghaire Baths. View […]

3 years ago

Frank McGuinness’ retelling of Molière’s Tartuffe serves the right amount of camp, debauchery, and a whole lot of style. Last Wednesday I was kindly invited to attend a showing of Tartuffe in the Abbey Theatre, an invitation I accepted with relish given the great experience I had attending Translations last June. The theatre was heaving […]

3 years ago

Leaving the dog at home? In this economy? Following a string of lockdowns and more time spent at home with our pups, many of us are reluctant to leave them behind when we head out for brunch, pints or whatever you’re having yourself. Luckily, Dublin is beginning to catch up to our European capital cousins […]

3 years ago

D6 locals, that’s your next takeaway night sorted so. Burger Lab opened in Milltown on Thursday 16th March, a new delivery spot that has a Brazilian influence. They’re owned by the same people as Good Food Store and the soon to launch Si Senor. They’re all about experimentation, with their created in-house burger patties, and […]

3 years ago

Vogue, we can’t get enough. Thought it was only Vogue and Joanne who would bring their podcast to Dublin, well think again. Vogue Williams is returning to Dublin this year for another live podcast show but this time, it’s with her husband Spencer Matthews. The couple will be taking their Spencer & Vogue podcast to Dublin’s […]

3 years ago