One of the world’s most famous restaurants is opening its doors in our beautiful city this month, and it’s quite fitting if we do say so ourselves. The food scene in Dublin is up there with anywhere in the world of late, with local and international chefs flocking to set up kitchen in the fair […]

8 years ago

Summer is coming, which means everyone in Dublin is on the hunt for the perfect place to spend their long evenings. Some general qualifications for the perfect summer hangout: outdoor space for when the weather is wonderful, indoor space for when it’s not, loads of fun activities for you and your friends, TVs to watch […]

8 years ago

The Ivy restaurant in London has for decades been loved by celebrities, super rich business people and theatre goers.  It’s safe to say that it is one of the most instantly recognisable restaurant names and brands on the planet. And now – after a looooong wait of hushed rumours about its opening – The Ivy is coming […]

8 years ago

Three-year-old dating app The Inner Circle sells itself with a short and sweet tagline: “carefully selected, cleverly connected.” This simple premise sets The Inner Circle well apart from the likes of Tinder, Bumble and Happn, as it aims to present its users with a selection of matches that have been chosen with a high degree of care, rather than […]

8 years ago

Less than 24 hours after the announcement that HSE boss, Tony O’Brien would be resigning from his post as director general of the HSE, Leo Varadkar appeared on RTÉ’s Six One News to discuss the next steps regarding the failings revealed by the CervicalCheck audit. Minister for Health, Simon Harris’ position was questioned by a […]

8 years ago

South William Street has always been one of my favourite streets in Dublin – and things are about to get even better there with the opening of a cool new restaurant this weekend. It’s called Platform 61 and from the look of the interiors, menus and general vibe, it could be quite the spot. Located […]

8 years ago

The food scene in Dublin has been exploding in diversity and quality in the last few years – to the point, in fact, where it can be hard to choose from all the wonderful options.  With that in mind, we assembled this ultimate foodie list for you to work your way through. You’ll struggle to do them […]

8 years ago

A few weeks ago I wrote a piece about Skinfull Affairs – a lovely little beauty salon on Exchequer Street.  I usually get my brows done there because they’re fairly affordable and always do a good job.  I’m not vegan but I like the fact that all their products are cruelty-free, and when I heard about their new “vegan manicure” I was intrigued […]

8 years ago

There’s generally at least one day of the week when you just don’t have the time or energy to cook dinner. While there are plenty of takeaway options, many can often be more hassle than they’re worth, as they undo all of the great work you’ve put in at the gym during the week. Worry not, dear reader, as we […]

8 years ago

I’m a man of many simple pleasures. I don’t ask for much. A nice pint of Guinness, some peace while the football is on and a barber that I trust.  You can change many things in this life: your religion, your car, your house, your partner but one thing that you should never consider changing is […]

8 years ago

It’s beginning to look a lot like Xmas in Xico. Lower Baggot Street’s underground bar, which has been modelled on the edgy Mexican joints of New York and London, is saying a big old “¡Feliz Navidad, mis amigos!” to the good people of Dublin this December. They’re celebrating the festive season like they would back in Mexico […]

8 years ago

If you’re a theatre fan, or if you’ve been meaning to get into the arts a little more, then you’ll want to know what the Abbey Theatre has got in store for its upcoming season. Their impressive 2018 line-up is an eclectic mix of performances in which you’re sure to find something that will suit your tastes. […]

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