What am I drinking? Lapsang Souchong Superior Where am I drinking it? The fantastic Fumbally, who regularly feature on these pages because of their brilliant coffee, and attitude towards café culture in general. It’s always a brilliant spot – though sometimes gets quite crowded – not least for the sunshine streaming in from its huge […]

10 years ago

Last week I woke up with no time for breakfast, and ended up out the door for an early morning meeting in the city centre. Around 9.30am, after the stress subsided and the meeting had wound down, I began to crave three very specific things: a good Americano, a killer scone and a seat in […]

10 years ago

Many of us choose to work remotely these days, with ties to the physical office not as important as they once were. You might need to check your emails between meetings, tie up a few loose ends online at the end of a day, or simply want a change of scenery, but finding the perfect […]

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

It’s not just hot beverage companies that will be showcasing at the Dublin Coffee and Tea Festival. The Festival is focused towards both the domestic tea and coffee lover, but also other industry members – whether roasters and blenders or cafés and restaurants. And what every aspiring business owner needs to consider is branding, design […]

10 years ago

The Cinema Coffee Project combines two of our favourite things – coffee and movies. With coffee becoming as much a part of our daily culture as movies have been for the past few decades, husband-and-wife team Gareth and Laura Chambers brought their abiding two passions together in the Cinema Coffee Project. Though both were already […]

10 years ago

Trying to dodge the sauce this weekend? We know it’s tough, so we’ve assembled a list of alcohol-free alternatives to help you stay dry. Here are our six sauce-free ways to have the craic this weekend: 1. Fred Cooke If you want a good chuckle this weekend, this one’s for you. The comedian, who’s worked […]

10 years ago

When it comes to Sundays, there’s a good chance that a large number of people around the world will be fighting a hangover. While you would typically go for brunch, a nice roast or some good coffee and eggs in Dublin, different cultures have different ways of tackling the problem. Here are some of the […]

10 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 […]

10 years ago

Our food and drink culture is constantly shifting, moving and evolving. Whether here to stay or just flashes in the oil-free griddle, here are the things to watch out for over the next year Tech-driven dining Just as it has done for almost every industry, technology marches on for the food industry, and is going to […]

10 years ago

If you’ve a dry January of any description on the go, it can be hard to find alternatives to the pub.  However, we understand your plight, so we have found five interesting activities you can do in Dublin this weekend that don’t require having a pint in your hand… Upcycling and Basic Sewing Afternoon Tea The Design […]

10 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 […]

10 years ago