I know what you’re thinking… another gin? Well, of course. To be honest, I think that we can never have too many gins. It’s my spirit of choice and unlike most other alcoholic beverages, I’ve found that there is no particular brand I commit to because I adore trying various new blends and flavours. James Joyce Gin […]

8 years ago

Today marks International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate and to praise women all over the world. In Dublin, lots of businesses are recognising this by giving out freebies or discounts.  Now, whatever opinion you may have on this, there is no denying that we all love a good freebie. I get a little kick out […]

8 years ago

An aching for some serious carbs had a lot to do with choosing this week’s dining haven, Piglet Winebar. Nestled away in an area of Temple Bar world’s apart from the cobblestone tourist traps, you’ll find an authentic Italian winebar with great wine and even greater food. View this post on Instagram A post shared by […]

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Ranelagh is considered one of Dublin’s best foodie villages. It’s dense with brilliant restaurants, bars, pubs, cafés and shops. The best burgers, beers and wings in the entire county can all be found there. And now? The best Thai food in Dublin now calls Ranelagh its home and people are absolutely raving about it. The beautiful […]

8 years ago

You may or may not have heard of Assassination Custard before, but you’d definitely walked past it. Located on 19 Kevin Street Upper, Dublin 8, this café is run by two chefs, who built an idea around ‘food, coffee, wine, beer and experimentation’. It seats a handful of people, fewer than a dozen definitely, but boasts a […]

8 years ago

Malahide is known to have a vibrant collection of restaurants, ranging from cosy French wine bars to more upmarket bistros, but the latest foodie haven on the block blows them all out of the water. Old Street, a modern neighbourhood spot, has risen from the restoration of two of the oldest houses in the village […]

8 years ago

Crab claws dripping with garlic butter, native Irish oysters singed at the edges from a fiery blowtorch and meaty chunks of lobster slathered onto a fresh brioche roll? The foodie opportunities for seafood are endless.  With Ireland’s appetite for fish growing by the day (and the fact that as an island we boast some of the best […]

8 years ago

You might not know The Chameleon – but you’ve probably walked past it dozens of times. Located on one of the small alleys running from Temple Bar to the quays, in between The Quay Pub and the Ha’penny Bridge Inn, this place specialises in Indonesian cuisine – and we decided to give the signature rijst […]

8 years ago

South William Street has always been one of my favourite streets in Dublin – and things are about to get even better there with the opening of a cool new restaurant this weekend. It’s called Platform 61 and from the look of the interiors, menus and general vibe, it could be quite the spot. Located […]

8 years ago

The food scene in Dublin has been exploding in diversity and quality in the last few years – to the point, in fact, where it can be hard to choose from all the wonderful options.  With that in mind, we assembled this ultimate foodie list for you to work your way through. You’ll struggle to do them […]

8 years ago

Working for a company like Lovin Media Group comes with a few requirements and one is that you have to LOVE your food. As a result, our team tend to eat out a lot and we spend half of the week discussing the latest hidden gems or delicious dishes that we’ve stumbled across. The most […]

8 years ago

The new Luas line opened up in December and as an avid user I have to admit, I did get weirdly excited about it. I could finally hop on a tram and be brought straight over to the Northside without switching from bus to bus, stress free. As someone who lives Southside however, it came to […]

8 years ago