We’re absolutely mad about Dublin’s food markets.  Sure, how could we not be, with the sun shining as much as it has been of late? Grabbing something freshly and locally made and plopping down on some grass to eat is a total dream – and is something we’re not fortunate enough to get to do […]

9 years ago

Having a car is all well and good, but having to shell out a shit load of cash every time you need to fill up the fuel tank is a wreck the head. Especially when fuel prices are completely different all over Dublin. Why can’t they all just agree on a fair price?  Well, thanks to pumps.ie […]

9 years ago

A while back we broke the exciting news that one of our favourite cafes was working on a brand new store in the lovely neighbourhood of Portobello. READ: One Of Our Favourite Coffee Shops Is Opening A Gorge New Place In The City Love Supreme, who have their original much loved stronghold in Stoneybatter, are […]

9 years ago

Every so often, we stumble across an advertisement for an apartment in Dublin that completely knocks our socks off. For all the wrong reasons.  In today’s edition of the Dublin housing market’s scary stories is this studio apartment on Harrington Street in Portobello, Dublin 8.  Yep, that’s it.  The ad, which can be seen here, […]

9 years ago

You’d be forgiven for thinking we’d have found every single hidden gem of a restaurant in Dublin by now. You’d think so, considering how much we bang on about Dublin’s secret treasure troves. But we think we’ve found the best one yet – and that’s not even an exaggeration. Tucked away by the canal in […]

9 years ago

With pubs and restaurants rising and falling every day in this city, it’s easy to lose track of what’s still open. We’ve taken a look at some of the most notable spots around town to close their doors in the last year, in case you missed it when the news initially broke. We were saddened […]

9 years ago

A leisurely weekend brunch is one of the nicest ways to unwind after a long week and there’s no shortage of great spots around Dublin to try. San Lorenzos, Whitefriar Grill and Fallon & Byrne are some of the most popular in the city centre but we all have our local haunts that we frequent […]

9 years ago

Vegan livin’ is all the rage at the moment, and we couldn’t be happier. Dublin has a plethora of great food spots, that serve only the most nourishing and delicious vegan food. So, do your body and your tastebuds a favour by trying out one of these vegan hotspots this week.  If it’s good enough for Queen Bey… 1. […]

9 years ago

Lent is finally over.  HURAAH! Well if you’re going to indulge, you may as well get stuck into some of the best treats Dublin has to offer, right? ‘Stressed’ backwards is ‘desserts’ you know… 1. Snickers Pie — Accents, Stephen Street Lower Heat this up to get the full effect. Oh, and it’s gluten free. […]

9 years ago

I’ve walked past Richmond restaurant in Portobello so many times since it opened last year and every time I do, I promise myself I’ll go in.  I’ve read so many brilliant reviews of the place (our Niall was very impressed with the brunch offering last year) and everyone I know who’s been there has sung its praises. Somehow though, it […]

9 years ago

Exciting caffeine-based news has hit us this morning with the announcement of a lovely new coffee shop coming to Portobello. Even better news is that said coffee shop will be the city’s second place by Love Supreme, a truly lovely local cafe based in Stoneybatter. The Top 10 Independent Coffee Shops In Town If their […]

9 years ago

The mystery of Ireland’s favourite puppets’ gender has been deemed in Ireland as the eighth wonder of the world.  With androgynous looks, unisex outfits and high-pitched voices – we never knew what to make of the TV star.  However, while it thankfully never mattered too much to most, we were all still a little bit […]

9 years ago