I never wanted Dublin, and arguably now Dublin doesn’t want me, but despite it all, the pull to emigrate to Australia has never been strong. It’s almost a blasphemous statement to make from someone in my position, with my IG feed full of people standing on beaches, location tagged as Melbourne, or Sydney, or Perth. […]

2 years ago

No one let the Italians see this. With the rise of Foodtok and easily accessible cook-a-long videos flooding the various social media platforms, it’s easier to observe food trends as they blossom and grow via our miniature pocket screens as well as IRL. If the past few months are anything to go by, one overriding […]

2 years ago

The pint of plain is now the UK’s most popular pint – but are we exporting more than some gulps of porter these days? Pull up a bar stool in London, Edinburgh, Manchester or Dublin these days and you will see a pretty similar sight, pints of Guinness in various stages of consumption. Now, the […]

2 years ago

Header images via TikTok/madzhungrybelly It’s the CMAT-showing-her-arse-at-the-Brit-awards of the deli world. Across TikTok, X and beyond at the moment, an interesting phenomenon is growing legs. London food-fluencers are posting slow pans of baguettes smothered in taco sauce, Americans are being introduced to the inner workings of a jambon and former members of the EU are […]

2 years ago

Header image via Tiktok/Damien McDublin Pour one out for Socks. A Dublin dog who was the star of a viral TikTok last year has sadly passed away, after a life well spent trotting through the streets of Ballyfermot, delighting those who came into contact with him. The dog, named Socks, was catapulted into fame last […]

2 years ago

For many, the day isn’t a happy one. Between Valentines, International Women’s Day and the pending Paddy’s Day, the conveyor belt of national holidays has been so relentless over the past few weeks that you’d be forgiven for almost forgetting about Mother’s Day completely. There’s only so much we can keep track of, after all. […]

2 years ago

When you think steak dinner, you think special occasion, crisp tablecloths and no-phones-at-the-table ground rules. You don’t usually think viral Tiktoks and bottomless fries. So naturally, we were a bit sceptical as we made our way to Crow Street for Boeuf & Frites, the newest addition to the ever-growing Boeuf Dublin family. Managers Paul and […]

2 years ago

The sunshine is creeping out more and more, and it’s got us in the mood for something a little more Mediterranean. 2023 was the year Spanish cuisine really took off in Dublin, and we think it’s going to be a go-to for 2024 too. Small plates are on the never-ending rise, and if you’re looking […]

2 years ago

The most Irish month in the calendar is approaching, so you best get prepared for it. January dragged out like a pair of hair extensions long past their best-before date, hanging on until the bitter end, but February, on the other hand, has been flying despite being a leap year. Before we know it, March […]

2 years ago

Is there anything better than an icy, salty and bitter margarita after a long day’s work? February 22nd is officially National Margarita Day, and if you’re partial to the tequila based cocktail, you might be in the mood to celebrate.  Margaritas are the kind of drink you crave with an unquenchable thirst until you’re seven […]

2 years ago

“Is DCC going to protect or close down another Arts and Community Space?” D-Light Studio, based in Ballybough, have taken to socials to appeal for help as they are at “huge risk of closure”. https://www.instagram.com/p/C3IrSAasxf8/?img_index=1 The studio is a social enterprise, where profits go directly towards developing and curating not-for-profit initiatives such as: Artists’ residencies […]

2 years ago

Another month, another mid-term for the wee cherubs of Ireland. It can be a struggle keeping little ones occupied for a whole week – especially after they’ve eaten their weight in Nutella-laden pancake stacks. Luckily there are no shortage of great activities for families across Dublin, and we’ve taken it upon ourselves to round up […]

2 years ago