One of the few redeeming features of the recession was that it brought us back to earth with a bang. The mad, ludicrous shite that had been going on since around 1998 was brought to a shuddering halt, and from property to pints, prices suddenly started to look a lot more reasonable the further away […]

10 years ago

There’s so much on at this year’s Dublin Theatre Festival, which runs until October 11, it’s hard enough to choose which shows to go to and when, never mind how you’re going to fit in dinner too. Well, we’ve gone and done the hard work so you don’t have to. We’ve matched each theatre to […]

10 years ago

Ingredients For the Prawns 1x Baja Fish dinner kit 12-16 Dublin Bay Prawns Ballygowen sparkling water 4 tbs of plain flour Cooking Oil For the Guac 4x ripe Avocados 1x red onion 1x scotch bonnet 2x limes 1x ripe tomato 1x bunch coriander To top off 1/4 red cabbage radishes 1x pomegranate Sour cream Taking […]

10 years ago

This gigantic fruit has been hailed as a miracle crop and it may be a solution to world hunger. The ‘jackfruit’ is the largest tree-grown fruit in the world and it is said to smell like rotting onions, but tastes like pulled pork. Just one fruit contains hundreds of seeds and can weigh between 10 […]

10 years ago

Whether it’s fundamental changes to the structure of our society, or small but significant changes to the way we live our day-to-day lives, there are dozens of people here transforming the future of Ireland and the world. Be it through charity work, entrepreneurial prowess, or their contributions to entertainment, these trailblazers are the ones we […]

10 years ago

Last week we were delighted to announce that Lovin Dublin Live will be returning to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on October 15th. There will be lots of information coming over the next few weeks, but firstly we’re very excited to announce our restaurant partners for this year’s event! The following restaurants will be offering […]

10 years ago

You’re probably reading this on a train or a bus – but you know something? You could still be in bed right now. These apartments in The Marker might set you back €5k a month, but their location is absolutely bang on for the vast numbers of people who work in the Silicon Docks, the […]

10 years ago

Struggling because the thought of just eating leaves during the winter makes you cry? Wanna stay sexy and not stay hungry? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Dublin’s absolutely littered with healthy hotspots that are just waiting for you to pop in and grab your lunch. Here are a few of the best we’ve discovered […]

10 years ago

Well we always knew that wine in a can targeted specifically at men would eventually become a reality… actually, no, we really didn’t. Anyway, it exists now. Targeted at the lucrative ‘bro’ demographic, MANCAN is a Californian company that makes drinking wine manly (at last!) by putting it a can. Its slogan is: “Crack one […]

10 years ago

Lots of modern couples are eschewing the traditional wedding reception hoo-ha these days. None of this massive ballroom and top table stuff for them, thanks very much – they simply want fantastic grub and a great choice of booze in an intimate, cool space. So, if you’re in that have you considered a restaurant? Some […]

10 years ago

Getting sick of pre-packed sambos for lunch? We’ve got some great news for you… Cocu on Baggot Street are opening a brand new outlet tomorrow on Harcourt Street. Since Cocu appeared on the scene seven months ago, they have rapidly established themselves as the go-to spot for nutritious lunches, treats and a brilliant weekend brunch […]

10 years ago

So it’s safe to say whether you’re a MacBook devotee or a proud user of sundial, you’ve noticed the absolute bang of the Web Summit off of Dublin city. Handsome European men swarming the streets in aptly-fonted lanyards, paired with scarfed, tanned women wearing Nikes – it seems that all of the notions in our […]

10 years ago