We’ve seen a couple of pop ups in Dublin over the last few years but not as many as in other prominent foodie cities. The best known is of course Crackbird which was started with a credit card and turned into one of the most loved and iconic restaurants in Dublin. You also always see […]
9 years ago
Joe Macken is the man behind some of the edgiest restaurants in Dublin including Jo’Burger, Skinflint, Crackbird and Bear. He’s always managed to nail serving high-quality food with unusual flavour combinations at prices that definitely don’t break the bank. His restaurants are known for their unique vibe, buzzing atmosphere and great tunes every night. We wanted […]
9 years ago
f there is one thing we’ve learnt about you readers it is that you are all obsessed with brunch. With Dublin offering an increasingly large and varied selection of brunch options we thought it would be only right to refine them down and help you find a brunch for the specific occasion you were after. We think […]
9 years ago
Love them or hate them, hipsters are roaming all over this city and they’re multiplying at an alarming rate. What with their handle bar moustaches, fixie bikes, clothes made from hemp, and all that craic. I’m pretty sure that once this craze has well and truly died down, we’ll all move back to being clean […]
9 years ago
Everybody has a ‘go-to’ meal. It’s something that you eat when you’re feeling down; when you can’t be bothered making a decision about where to eat, and just want something reliable; the thing you crave when you’re away from home. I wanted to share mine today and hopefully discover some more by seeing yours in […]
9 years ago
Let me preface this review with the fact that I am not a restaurant reviewer – think of me more as a food critic masquerading as Karl Pilkington for a week. I went to China and ate McDonald’s, I can cook one dish, and when in doubt, I smother most meals with Ballymaloe relish. My […]
9 years ago
I spend a lot of time giving out about restaurants from the bygone Celtic Tiger era that were overpriced, had starched lines and boring, classical food. There was a time in Dublin, around 2007 when every menu seemed to feature a €30 fillet steak with mash, caramelised onions and a jus of some sort. Before […]
9 years ago
Whether you’re a full time paleo or not, you can’t deny that the trend of eating paleo foods has become increasingly popular. Many people who take up the diet become fanatical about it after experiencing health benefits such as weight loss and increased energy. However, paleos don’t always have the easiest time finding the best […]
9 years ago
Many people who have never worked a day in a kitchen or in the service industry think they can just go and open up a restaurant, but it’s not that easy. Just because you can cook a Jamie Oliver recipe for your six friends and match it up with some gorgeous wines doesn’t mean you […]
9 years ago
2014 has been another incredible year for the Dublin restaurant scene and as I started thinking about it today I thought back over the countless wonderful meals I’ve had. Sometimes certain meals are better than others and with that in mind I wanted to put together a collection of the 25 best things I’ve eaten […]
9 years ago
2014 has been a crazy year for Lovin Dublin, this site has evolved from Niall’s little food blog to an online publication with a team of 8 people working hard to bring you the best news, food reviews, events and social commentary in the country. We decided to pull together the 10 most popular posts […]
9 years ago
The whole country seems to shut down on Good Friday so we’ve gotten in touch with restaurants and cafés across the city that will be opening, and made up a handy list for you guys. These places will be serving coffee, breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner should you choose to eat out. Unfortunately booze won’t […]
9 years ago