I was nearly home and excited to be Etto-bound for dinner. I had spent most of my weekend driving to West Cork and then on to Cork City for work. While both of these places boast some of the best restaurants and produce in the country, unfortunately due to time constraints, most of my eating […]
7 years ago
The latest Avoca to burst forth – fully formed like Athena from the head of Zeus – is a neighbour of the Aviva stadium and will presumably be enthusiastically welcomed by nine-fivers in the vicinity. I’ll be honest, I’ve never got the Avoca thing. On the clothes and interiors side of things, I find their […]
7 years ago
Shelbourne Social: A slick, moneyed operation so eminently hateable and unfashionable in these post-Tiger times. This behemoth of an eatery in Dublin 4 has been mainly referred to as the new ‘Dylan McGrath place’ since opening its doors a couple of months ago. That is the position McGrath has graduated to in his decades-spanning career […]
7 years ago
The early bird no longer catches just the worm, oh no. The early bird gets the tastiest meals at a fantastic price also. Who doesn’t love eating out but tackling into a full 3-course a couple of nights a week can be expensive. There is a solution to this which means you can still […]
7 years ago
When we arrive at Shouk on a Sunday night, I’m angsting that the dining room will be empty. This is a permanent concern when I’m out to dinner with my husband. You hit a point with a partner when you no longer find each other interesting enough to sustain conversation for an entire meal and […]
7 years ago
Last week I walked downtown on the way to meet my boyfriend and I passed a tonne of restaurants overflowing with couples holding big bunches of flowers. This was my first Valentine’s Day with a date, so I didn’t really know what to expect. All I knew was that the idea of this ‘set menu’ bandwagon that restaurants […]
7 years ago
Brunch in Dublin has been needing a firm kick up the arse for a long time now. The offering in recent years has veered between overwrought or underwhelming with little in between. With the introduction of the bottomless Prosecco offers, brunch in the capital has steadily devolved into an up-market dystopian nightmare with shakey drunks […]
7 years ago
Is your wardrobe bursting with old denim gear which you have no intention of ever wearing again? This weekend’s DIY Denim Workshop is exactly what you need. Hosted by Geraldine Carton and Taz Kelleher, who you might know from the Sustainable Fashion Dublin Insta account, the event promises to ‘encourage people to give their old denim […]
7 years ago
Traditionally, January is the month where most of us decide to give our wallets a well-earned rest and cut down on the spending for a few weeks. It can often be hard though, particularly if you’re looking for a new wardrobe to go with your ‘new year, new me’ vow. Well, instead of wasting your […]
7 years ago
When it comes to a luxurious city-break in Dublin, there are a few key notes to hit. It should feel like an escape from reality, but still have a sense of place. There’s something very special about stepping off a buzzy, thronging street into the warmth and opulence of a luxury hotel. There needs […]
7 years ago
Let’s face it, the freezing weather has us all craving one thing and one thing only… CARBS. We’re talking pizza, pasta and delicious desserts – and when it comes to scrummy authentic Italian meals, look no further than Fellini’s in Deansgrange. Opened three years ago by partners Paolo and Emilia, Fellini’s uses a mixture […]
7 years ago
Since opening its doors in 1984, Mount Errigal has developed into one of the finest hotels in Letterkenny. This three-star hotel – with 140 guestrooms – comes with a fully equipped gym and an amazing day spa complete with swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi – perfect for a relaxing weekend away. Nestled away in a […]
7 years ago