Lunchtime in Dublin can feel more like the Hunger Games (geddit?) than the tranquil hour away from screens that you really need. So we’ve taken it upon ourselves to make the executive decision for you – you’re going to Oxmantown just off Capel Street today. Along with their incredible sandwiches, they also offer a few options that your wallet will thank […]

10 years ago

Well this is good news for hungry Dubliners. Taco Taco – the former pop-up that’s since taken permanent residency on Dame Court – will be opening for lunch from today onwards. They tweeted the menu earlier on, and while it’s not the cheapest lunch you’re going to get in Dublin city, it’s certainly one to […]

10 years ago

Considering that Ireland originated as a fine, Catholic country, it’s a given that the number of cousins an Irish person may have could be well in their hundreds, if not thousands. And due to this vast, vast number of kids running around the house, it was often the case that their respective parents loaded them off […]

10 years ago

A few months ago we wrote about a deadly new Mexican food truck that would be popping up in Dublin very soon.  And the good news is that Cantina is now open for business at the new Topaz City Avenue service station in City West… The launch menu consists of some of Mexico’s favourites, like the taco: […]

10 years ago

Avocado’s 15 minutes of fame are not even nearly up, and you don’t see anybody complaining. The indulgent superfood manages to be both decadent and versatile, and boasts a list of recipes as long as The Camden Mile. Try one of these out next time you get your mitts on some. 1. Fried avocado tacos with sesame […]

10 years ago

You know what Dublin needs? More burritos, that’s what! Boojum’s third outlet in Dublin (and sixth outlet in Ireland) will open on 14 April at the city centre location of 3 Lower Abbey Street. The new store will create up to 30 new jobs, with 80 seats for customers over two storeys. We’re making our mark on Abbey St! How […]

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

There’s something very social about going for tapas and shooting the breeze for a few hours with a cold beer.  Plus, the beauty of tapas is you don’t have to decide on any one dish when the waiter asks you for your order. If you’re eating with a gang, you’re well within your rights to order […]

10 years ago

Nothing like going for a pint, knowing that when hunger takes over you’ll have a brilliant menu to choose from. That is the beauty of a gastropub – a great range of craft beers and other drinks to choose from, accompanied by top notch food that’s a cut above your standard pub grub. Here is […]

10 years ago

Sometimes heading home from work the temptation to pick up something for dinner can be too great. However, if you do you’re generally plagued with guilt for the rest of the evening. So instead of getting a takeaway tonight, or grabbing a burrito on the way home why not make these delicious pork belly tacos […]

10 years ago

The Spanish have managed to maintain a fluency with eating over the years that no one else can even hold a candle to. To take a trip to Barcelona is to go into the belly of the cultural beast, while also receiving a masterclass in culinary arts.  If you’re thinking of taking a trip, you should check […]

10 years ago

Trying to up your cooking game? If so, you should seriously incorporating this underrated ingredient: chorizo.   As well as being absolutely delicious eaten out of the fridge when you’re in need of a salty snack, chorizo’s also a massively versatile ingredient.  Don’t believe us? Here’s a selection of ideas to make the most of it. 1. […]

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