The word on the street is that big blowout meals are out, and small, meaningful gestures are in. The vibe for Valentine’s Day is often a reflection on the country’s economic state and the general mood of the nation. At the moment in Ireland, the cost-of-living crisis continues to weigh heavy on the mood of […]

2 years ago

For something so simple, pancakes have the power to cause some amount of grief and heartache in the kitchen. Look, maybe you’re an absolute whizz, flipping rings around us all every Shrove Tuesday without a bother. If so, this article probably isn’t for you, but best of luck with your fluffy stack (or delicate crepes […]

2 years ago

Brought to you by Roe & Co. Please drink responsibly. If you’re looking to spice up Valentine’s Day with a unique experience, this is for you. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and while chocolates, flowers and dinner are a classic choice, the best presents tend to be unique experiences that you and your […]

2 years ago

Never have we looked so forward to a new month before. At long last, the 1736 days of January are over, and with it comes your monthly salary which you have been counting down to since approximately January 3rd. For the majority of us, January has been the long and dull month it always is, […]

2 years ago

“Who made these? We need more!” Way back in 2022, long before Bella Baxter was stuffing pastéis de nata down her gullet with impunity we noted a rising trend of the custard tarts in Dublin, with three spots specialising in them opening in quick succession. Cut to now and Yorgos Lanthimos’ feminist Frankenstein sensation Poor […]

2 years ago

It crepe-t up on us this year, but still needs to be celebrated. We’ve barely finished ploughing through the 50% off chocolates and flowers left over from Valentine’s Day, and already there’s another holiday to dutifully mark. Pancake Tuesday is upon us once more, and we thought the people of Dublin could do with a […]

3 years ago

‘Cos what’s better than watching a classic film with the gals? This time of year can be difficult for a lot of people, to say the least. We like a national day, and unfortunately, Valentine’s Day looms large on the calendar. Office chatter swirls around plans for that specific night, the shops are awash with […]

3 years ago

Thank you Parks and Recs for giving us this special holiday. We’re just going to skip the whole “we should celebrate our friends every day not just one day of the year” because sometimes it is okay to just go above and beyond to show love to our gals. February 13th is the best excuse […]

3 years ago

Looking for some wholesome activities to partake in this month? One of our fave ways of spending a weekend is at a market, and luckily Dublin is full of them. Some of these markets are regular pop-ups on the Dublin scene whilst some are just once offs, but either way, they’re all worth a […]

3 years ago

There’s no shortage of ways to thank the main lady herself for nabbing us the extra day off. This year, the January blues have decreased significantly and that can be attested to one simple factor – the knowledge of a brand new bank holiday waiting for us once January hits. We owe all that to […]

3 years ago

Valentine’s Day is almost here. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and Krispy Kreme has released a limited range in time for the holiday. The new range of a-dough-rable love-themed doughnuts is available in time for Valentine’s Day.   The range features three brand new heart-shaped designs filled with fan favourite salted caramel, raspberry chocolate, and […]

3 years ago

A cat café with a purrpose. While cat cafés are trendy, and adorable, there’s sometimes a question of the ethics behind them. Well, not at Phibsboro Cat Rescue; this cat rescue doubles as a vegan café and allows a safe space for you to get to know their cats that are up for adoption. […]

4 years ago