Just when we think that we’ve reached peak doughnut, another new incarnation comes across our desks. The latest? A craft beer doughnut. Franciscan Well are responsible for some pretty delish beers – including the likes of Rebel Red and Chieftain IPA – and now they’ve teamed up with Aungier Danger to bring the flavours of […]
9 years ago
If you love exotic food as much as you love to party, you need to check out the Cinco De Mayo Extravaganza at Oxaca this Friday. Oxaca is an urban loft escape in Dundrum Town Centre. Its market-style interior is designed to inspire wanderlust, with stalls and huts dedicated to celebrating the bold flavours of global […]
9 years ago
Vogue Magazine has finally weighed its two cents on our wonderful city. The Vogue Guide To Dublin recommends ten things “not to miss in the fair city”… but we’re not sure if we agree with all of them. Take a look for yourself and let us know what you think about their choices in the comments… 1. […]
9 years ago
So you’ve eaten your weight in chocolate and now you’re craving a pint… Great minds think alike — we’re in the very same boat. Where’s open tonight, you ask? Well, we’re about to tell ya. Simmer down. 1. Grand Social New Secret Weapon and Friends will take to the stage of The Loft this evening […]
9 years ago
The Dublin restaurant scene has changed dramatically over the last couple of years. Gone are the starched linens, inflated prices and snooty waiters, they’ve been replaced with a new wave of New York-style hipster joints with casual menus, staff dressed like scruffs and no ability to book tables. Crackbird is the big daddy of the […]
9 years ago
Think Dublin is a crazy expensive city? You’d be correct, as it turns out there’s only ten cities in the world that are more expensive for a holiday than here. An annual report released by Hoppa, the airport transfer company, lists 84 worldwide holiday destinations on a scale of cheapest to most expensive. The survey is based on […]
9 years ago
Donald Trump really hasn’t endeared himself to the people of Mexico and this Mexican pantry on Richmond Street is making their displeasure known. Since the POTUS wants to build a big ol’ wall between the US from its neighbouring country, Picado has decided to erect a wall of their own… Working on our next window display! We’re building […]
9 years ago
I’ve grown up down the road from Dun Laoghaire my whole life. I’ve seen it through a lot of ups and downs. There was no down more severe during my lifetime than the period following the recession. One by one, shops and restaurants started to close down without warning. The GastroPub on Marine Road, the 40 […]
9 years ago
Donald Trump’s inauguration day is fast approaching and suddenly it’s all becoming very real. Rob Reeves took to the streets of the capital recently to see what the average joe thinks of America’s new president: What was his appeal? Is he really that bad? Is he sexy? You know, all the important questions. READ NEXT: FREE Pints Will […]
9 years ago
In case you didn’t already realise, Dublin pub Adelphi really don’t like Donald Trump. If you’re unfamiliar with the Abbey Street pub, these are the same guys who offered free jagerbombs if Trump won the election and who are the proud owners of this urinal. With the controversial entrepreneur’s presidential inauguration taking place this Friday, the pub […]
9 years ago
Love Xico? Then you’ll love this. Meet Oxaca – the street food revolution. From the people behind Xico, we bring you the coolest new spot in town – right above Five Guys in the Dundrum Town Centre. Pad Thai. Flank steak tostadas. And grilled chicken, beans, biscuits and gravy. Asian, Mexican and Deep South. Three of our favourite cuisines under one […]
9 years ago
It’s cold, you’re back to work, you’ve prob got the flu and you’re just feeling pretty damn miserable. Well cheer up Charlie, because luck could come your way. Time to do the Euromillions, get your granny and your granny’s friends to light all the candles they own and pray you win the €60m jackpot this week. Just think, you could […]
9 years ago