“There can be zero tolerance for negligent practices.” Five enforcement orders were served on food businesses across Ireland in October, two in Dublin, one in Roscommon, one in Kildare, and one in Meath. Reasons behind the closures included: the presence of undeclared allergens in food with a potential to cause a life threatening allergic reaction; […]

2 years ago

For all your flattie-with-a-view needs. Life in the post-pandemic age has largely returned to normal, but one very welcome overhang besides increased hand-washing remains – the Irish affection for the coffee-and-a-walk combo. Many of us have favourite trails to tread, brew in hand but if you’re looking for a new starting point for your weekend […]

2 years ago

It’s wall to wall Rathmines openings these days. Once again Rathmines has been blessed, this time with Mad Yolks, the Smithfield egg bap shop that is the closest thing we have to the Eggslut chain in the UK. Last month they announced they were opening a new location, and the day is finally upon us; […]

2 years ago

You don’t make friends with salad, but luckily that’s not all that’s on offer for veggies in this city. The veggie offerings in Dublin City have thankfully come a long way from where they used to be a couple of years ago. Long gone are plates led by a Portobello mushroom baked to a sludge, […]

2 years ago

Who’s ready for Dublin’s latest food trend? Here at Lovin Dublin we spend a lot of time discussing what era Dublin’s food scene is in. Trends come and go in all aspects of life; fashion, entertainment, social media apps, and the same can be said of hospitality. Over the years, the city has seen streets […]

2 years ago

Whether you’re craving pub grub, pad thai or some of the best ramen in the country, Camden Street has you covered. Not necessarily one of the most frequently trodden streets by tourists and visitors to Dublin, Camden Street has a lot to offer in terms of lunch spots, cafés and cosy date night locations. Handily […]

2 years ago

The Dublin 6 restaurant will be their fourth spot in Dublin. After months of anticipation, Irish burger joint BóBós have just launched their new location in Rathmines. This will be the fourth BóBós Burgers restaurant in Dublin; they’re already set up on Wexford Street, Dame Street, and Abbey Street. BóBós first appeared on the Dublin […]

3 years ago

3fe coffee fans, unite! If you were a die-hard fan of 3fe Gertrude, then buckle in, because we have some class news for you. The cult favourite brunch spot has been closed on Pearse Street for far too long, but they have just announced that they are reopening from Friday 17th February (cue applause). […]

3 years ago

If croissants are going to be one of Dublin’s newest food trends for 2023, I’m all here for it. Aungier Street has welcomed a brand new café, one that specialises in one very niche food item: the croissant. As a firm croissant lover, this is a dream come true, especially during the universally most hated […]

3 years ago

Welcome to What I eat in a week in Dublin, where we find out what Dubliners are having. We’re asking people who live in this fine city what they are really having for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This isn’t a platform for lecturing or snarky comments, just a place for foodies to tell us what they […]

3 years ago

2022 has been an exceptionally challenging year for hospitality to say the very least. Rising energy bills and the bite of the cost of living crisis has unfortunately meant that many incredible businesses have had to close their doors this year. As the year draws to a close, we’ve taken some time to highlight some […]

3 years ago

Time for donuts and ramen to make way for a new supreme. As we bid farewell to 2022, the year that will no doubt go down as one of the longest in history, here at Lovin we’re looking to the future. What food trends will we see grasping the country in a chokehold next year? […]

3 years ago