Well hello there Sunday morning, you old dog, you.. If you’re anything like the rest of us, the first thing on your mind when you woke up this morning was ‘FOOD!’. If you’re in rag order from last night the only solution is to head out for brunch, and get a cocktail if you’re feeling […]

10 years ago

Considering today is International Women’s Day, we thought we’d celebrate some of the best women in the Irish Food Industry. We’ve got chefs, athletes, writers and entrepreneurs on the list, and they’re all women who are flourishing in an otherwise male-dominated field. Today in particular we raise a glass of bubbly to you ladies, keep […]

10 years ago

So both Trinity and UCD have had their say about which university they think is the best. However, while they were at each other’s throats, we were tucked away nicely in Glasnevin comforted by the fact that we are, in fact, the superior college. We don’t need a fanfare and we’re not gonna scream it […]

10 years ago

There is a great Billy Connolly joke (which I’ve just spent an hour looking for on Youtube and failed) where he tells a story about Mexican food. When his food comes he says “this is the enchilada – I ordered the Quesadillas”. The waiter then takes the dish back from him, folds the food into […]

10 years ago

Hadskis is based in heart of the Cathedral Quarter, although when I parked up on the main road I didn’t realise this – I was struggling with my bearings having not spent a lot of time in Belfast. An industrial facade from the very ordinary front road looks very uninspiring and then you realise that […]

10 years ago

I’m a huge fan of the Mexican food in 777 and they actually won our restaurant of the year at Lovin Dublin live. You probably groan when you hear Mexican thinking you know what to expect (food that all tastes the same just folded in different ways) but they absolutely kill it with some of […]

10 years ago

The Garda are in a spot of bother this morning after tweeting a photo that many have interpreted as being sexist. I did a quick poll around the office and some did indeed find it offensive, while others thought it was harmless banter. The general feeling is that it was ill-advised and a mistake. The […]

10 years ago

Now that London has its very own solo dining restaurant called Eenmaa, it got me thinking about the best locations for dining alone in Dublin.  Eenmaal was created by two Dutch design agencies who were aiming to break the taboo of eating alone public, with their first outlet in Amsterdam. Now I must admit that I am a horrific cook […]

10 years ago

Templeogue is a popular suburban area in the city where residents enjoy living near loads of green space including Tymon Park and Dodder Valley Park and is only a stones throw away from Bushy Park. It’s the perfect place to visit if you’re an active person who enjoys a run or cycle surrounded by nature. […]

10 years ago

Eating gluten free is all the rage at the moment, paleo diets and wheat free diets have never been more popular. Not only do health experts list the endless benefits of eating gluten free foods, but most people who have cut out gluten will generally report to feeling much healthier and full of energy. Unfortunately […]

10 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 […]

10 years ago

Dublin is buzzing with loads of different events and gigs happening around the city for New Year’s Eve, so don’t worry if you’ve yet to make any solid plans! With plenty of promoters flying big international acts in for DJ sets, while others are opting to keep things local, you’re spoilt for choice if you’re […]

10 years ago