Scientists say that 2015 was on record as being potentially the most ridiculous year yet, with notions coming in from the west at full gale force, and a cold front of downright mental trends entering from the east. No wonder we had so many storms. 1. Hybrid foods Cronuts, sausage stuffed crust pizza, waffle hot dogs, […]
9 years ago
It’s easy, at times, to look back on what we once did/wore/said/ate and think, “what the fuck were we doing?” Now this is all fine and good when it was 5+ years ago, but what about when it was a mere six months ago… 2015 could arguably have been known as The Year of The Notions […]
9 years ago
I fucking detest salads. They’re about as exciting as going to see the dentist for a root canal. Anybody who tells you that salads are their favourite lunch clearly need their head examined and should probably eat more burgers, burritos and ice cream. I guarantee, I will turn up at the gates of heaven only to be sent down the way to […]
9 years ago
Looks like we called it correctly a few months ago, when we predicted Dublin was about to be overrun with doughnuts. With so many good doughnut spots now on the scene it’s difficult to pick one deep-fried sweet treat over the other, so we’ve ranked the top five. We’re good like that. Shit just got real…. 5. Krust […]
9 years ago
It’s nearly time for The Lovin Dublin Restaurant Awards In Association With Estrella Damm! This year, we decided to make the most of that grand stretch in the evening and move the awards into a new summer time slot – meaning the big night will take place on Tuesday, May 3, in the gorgeous surrounds of The Morrison Hotel. So without […]
9 years ago
We’ve got a pretty special city right here, y’know. From the people to the places, from the food to the drinks, and from the cafés to the parks, we’re bursting with uniqueness and hope and promise that needs to be shared with the world. Here’s why. 1. The vernacular We have a peculiar way of […]
9 years ago
If you’re a lover of good coffee in Dublin, you’re probably familiar with Rashel Winn. She’s the cheery Seattle native who you’ll normally see whipping up magical creations behind the counter at The Fumbally – a seriously sound individual who’s never too busy for the chats, no matter how manic things are around her. What you might not have realised, however, […]
9 years ago
People rave about the coffee in 3fe, and the place just seems to grow in popularity by the day. This week you’ll be able to get a free cup of coffee in there as they are doing something special for a very worthy cause. You’d have to be pretty mean not to put the full amount, or […]
9 years ago
Nothing like a lump sum landing in your bank account to make you want to go on the tear. There’s a rake of different things going on across the city this weekend, but here’s our pick of the five best gigs and DJ sets to check out… Friday Move D and Shanti Celeste at Opium Rooms David Moufang […]
9 years ago
Sometimes you just need a good cup of joe to wake yourself up in the morning. And for some, even getting to your nearest café can be a bit of a trek when there’s no caffeine in your system. What you REALLY need is good coffee in your gaff, and now you can get just […]
9 years ago
Reckon you’ve got everything you need for your kitchen? You’re wrong, so very wrong. Sure, you’ve got cutlery and plates but do you have a pastaurus?! Read on to discover a world of kitsch kitchen possibilities you never knew existed… 1. Penguin Cocktail Shaker The cleverly named ‘Waddle You Have?’. One cool dude. 2. Lovebirds […]
9 years ago
You know your mum is cooler than all the other mums. She knows songs the other mams don’t know, she drinks in craft beer pubs, she wears things that strike the right balance between cutting-edge and not embarrassing the bejaysus out of you. So surely she deserves something better than a scented candle, right? Have […]
9 years ago