Are you into spicy food? Do you put chilli flakes on your porridge? Are you never satisfied with the heat unless you’re crying? Then this list was literally made for you.  Read on to discover all the spicy food that Dublin has to offer. Prepare for your tastebuds to be catapulted into a fiery inferno… 1. Chicken wings with Ghost Chile Salsa, […]

10 years ago

So it’s no secret that we love big portions of bold food.  You’ve seen our thoughts on the 3-in-1, the munchy box, the even more ludicrous variety box, and now this new breakfast box is taking the most important meal of the day and cramming it with pork products.  Now available at Barron’s Service Station in Raheen, Co. Limerick, the breakfast […]

10 years ago

It’s no surprise that we love food. But more importantly, we love good food at good prices.. Dublin has up spoilt for choice, with everything and anything available on your doorstep (or within walking distance at least), with plenty of places offering amazing value. So why not treat yo’ self to one of these cheap and cheerful beauties this weekend? G’wannnnn… […]

10 years ago

Dedicating an entire day to chicken wings? THE DREAM! That’s exactly what Cathal Gillen and a troupe of loyal, sauce-dedicated followers spent yesterday doing – visiting five of the establishments in Dublin most renowned for their spicy offerings, and evaluating each as they went. With six in total in the crew – “two culchies, two Americans, […]

10 years ago

By Thursday you generally feel like you deserve a bit of a treat for making it this far. And what better way to treat yo’self that with some durty doughnuts? Slice Café in Stoneybatter have decided to step up to the plate with Doughnut Thursdays. Here is just a selection of the hunbelievable doughnut combinations they have […]

10 years ago

Oh, hey there weekend! And festival season! And sunshine and BBQs and the beach! GAGH, it’s all a bit too much, isn’t it? But don’t panic – just shop a little smarter. Dublin’s vintage and pre-loved game is on point, and you can get a whole new, very cool, wardrobe without spending a shed load. Here are our top seven vintage and pre-loved stores […]

10 years ago

So Bruce Springsteen is set to perform in Dublin tonight and the queues for his show are already manic. Fans of the E Street Band’s leader have been lining up since the wee hours of the morning to get the best spots at his Croke Park gig tonight. Now this is real dedication. They’re here for […]

10 years ago

Oh, Sunday. It’s been a long week, and that Sunday evening feeling is creeping in with every passing minute.  Quick! What can we do to to alleviate the awful feelings we have and make life better again? Of course – we order food! We’ve carefully selected some of the best things you can order yourself this very evening. […]

10 years ago

It’s Friday, you’ve got the thirst, and nowt but a cold cocktail will quench it. Check out our selection of nine of Dublin’s nicest cocktails from across the city. Methinks a cocktail crawl may be necessary this weekend… 1. Mexican Bulldog – Xico The Mexican bulldog is somewhat of a trademark for Xico. Not only do you get a frozen margarita but you […]

10 years ago

Drumcondra is a true jewel in the crown that is Dublin’s city centre. A hub of activity, be it food, drink or craic.  We thought it was about time we racked up a list of some of the places you have to hit up when you’re in the area. Treat yo’ self to some of […]

10 years ago

Ah, the marriage referendum. A fine time to be alive for not only us, but for the people of the world. May 23, 2015 – the day after the country went to the polls – will always be remembered as the time our nation held its breath, and then cried, a lot. Followed by swirling flags and dancing […]

10 years ago

Dublin. It just can’t be bate. And never is that more apparent than on a day like today. So here, to make you all misty-eyed and full of LOVE, is a small selection of the many, many reasons why this city is just the best. 1. The buskers on Grafton Street Amplified or unamplified, love […]

10 years ago