Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! Some people love cooking Christmas dinner – for them, the joy is as much in the cooking as it is in the eating. For others? Yeah, not so much. If the thought of donning an apron and spending the […]

6 years ago

I don’t care what the question was, bread is always the answer and you’ll find it (and then some) at this new bakery in Harold’s Cross. A new bakery and deli store has just opened in Harold’s Cross and it looks positively lovely loafly. Called The Old Bakery Store, the place comes fully stocked with […]

6 years ago

Any favourites you’d love to see on the big screen? Get your suggestions into the Light House Cinema if so. Back open after several weeks of closure, Dublin’s Light House Cinema in Smithfield is hoping to pack as much entertainment into this month as is physically possible. Already announcing a run of several festive classics […]

6 years ago

Coke Lane sees your Christmas sambo and raises you one festive Christmas pizza – a slightly less traditional take on your yearly festive feast. Festive food is one of the highlights of the run-up to December 25th, and while people usually save Christmas dinner and going the whole nine yards until the big day itself, […]

6 years ago

Forced to close yesterday due to damage to their coffee van – caused by some pesky “unexpected visitors” – 3fe is back up and running at The Bernard Shaw with a new coffee kiosk.  Promising customers that they’d return with some “big news” today, the team made good on that promise, this morning revealing that […]

6 years ago

Grammy-award-winning Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor has announced that she’ll release a new memoir next year.  Just after celebrating her 54th birthday, Sinéad O’Connor marked the occasion by announcing she’ll release a new memoir next summer. Titled Rememberings, the book is due for release in early June next year. Set to be published by Sandycove – […]

6 years ago

If you have yet to try Panettone, better familiarise yourself fairly lively because it’s going to be your new favourite treat and Panettone French toast is just the thing our lives have been missing. Breakfast foods are a law unto themselves. Sweet, savoury – there’s no rhyme or reason when it comes to what constitutes […]

6 years ago

I know Terry’s Chocolate Orange is a year-round treat, but it always reminds me of Christmas time for some reason – probably because it’s a stocking filler staple in households across Ireland. A delicacy you could, in theory, pass off as being one of your five a day (orange is a fruit!!!), it definitely constitutes […]

6 years ago

The 3fe coffee van – one of Eatyard’s most popular vendors – will remain closed today as the team deal with the aftermath of some unexpected visitors.  Arriving into work to find that the window of the van had been broken, 3fe staff shared a look at the damage over on social media, alerting customers that […]

6 years ago

One Dublin chef has shared a list of things customers should remember if dining out this festive season.  Countless Irish cafes, gastropubs and restaurants reopened their doors to the public this past weekend, welcoming customers indoors for the first time since level six restrictions were lifted. Reverting back to what they do best after weeks […]

6 years ago

International travel may not be a feasible option this Christmas but your tastebuds can still go on an adventure thanks to this Caribbean food pop-up. If you haven’t heard of Lil Portie until now, you, my friend, have been missing out. A pop-up restaurant specialising in Caribbean food with a Latin twist, chef Nico Reynolds […]

6 years ago

Due to perform a run of sold-out shows this summer, Dermot Kennedy has just added another Dublin date to the lineup.  Irish people have long been fans of Dermot Kennedy, but the nation has a renewed love for the singer after his guest appearance on the Late Late Toy Show earlier this month. Surprising a […]

6 years ago

One of Dubliner’s favourite bakeries, Bread 41 has amassed quite the loyal following since the café first opened its doors back in 2018. Famous for their pastries (and baked goods of any kind for that matter), they’re usually in high demand and queues can often be seen stretching down the length of Pearse Street – […]

6 years ago

December has arrived and with it our appetite for all things Christmas. Knowing where to go when the hunger hits is key, and we’ve rounded up eight of the best Christmas sandwiches in Dublin for your eating pleasure. Christmas sambos are things of beauty – anything sandwiched between two slices of bread usually is. Combining all […]

6 years ago

Officially up and running as of today, the new Brother Hubbard venue is open for coffee, treats and a cheery chat so make sure to pop in for a cuppa if you’re passing.  Brother Hubbard has just opened their third city centre location. Perfectly timing the new restaurant with the arrival of the festive season, […]

6 years ago

We’re partial to a good Christmas market ourselves and with all eyes on supporting local vendors this year, this would be a great place to pick up some last-minute bits. Coming to city centre restaurant Coppinger Row from tomorrow, the festive Christmas market will be up and running every Wednesday to Sunday from 12noon to […]

6 years ago

Freshly baked cookies delivered straight to your door? Sounds too good to be true, I know. But really, there’s no catch – this cookie delivery service does exactly what it says on the tin. The latest venture from the team behind Bistro One in Foxrock, My Cookie Sandwich is a new nationwide cookie delivery service. […]

6 years ago

Reopening their doors to the public earlier this morning, Dundrum Town Centre has said that their number one priority is ensuring the safety of its retailers, staff and customers – all while providing a memorable Christmas experience. Back open as of today, Dundrum Town Centre will be operating in accordance with new public health guidelines. […]

6 years ago

Ho ho holy hot chocolate. Yes, you did read that right. A Ferrero Rocher hot chocolate exists and it can be found at Arctic Stone Rolled Ice Cream.  Home to many a divine creation, the place may be famous for their ice-cream, but it’s their hot drinks that really take the biscuit these days. Adding […]

6 years ago

Hot chocolate is one thing I’ll never tire of… even the whisper of it and my ears perked up. So, naturally, a hot chocolate truck has my name alllll over it. Headed up by the team behind Cloud 9 cereal bar and café, they’re timing their Dublin debut with the arrival of the festive season. […]

6 years ago

The Coffee Cup Campaign is a new initiative raising much-needed funds for Jigsaw, the national centre for youth mental health in Ireland.  58 local Dublin and Bray cafes have signed on to be part of a new campaign fundraising for mental health charity Jigsaw, with each café purchasing some of the limited-edition ‘In This Together’ […]

6 years ago

Dropping in a holiday meal to his Irish neighbour, US Officer Kyle Nosan’s kind-hearted gesture ended up saving his life. Thanksgiving may be an American holiday, but that’s not to say that it’s only celebrated in the US. Expats, travellers, people who moved abroad for work – there is a whole myriad of reasons why […]

6 years ago

People have a lot of grá for Adam and his virtual hug sign.  The Late Late Toy Show may be done and dusted for another year but Irish people are still recovering from the emotional rollercoaster that was Friday night’s show. A show known to pull on the heartstrings at the best of times, this year’s edition […]

6 years ago

Just back after a three-week break from service, Soup Ramen Bar has some big news to share with Dubliners, announcing that Soup Two is on the way.  First hinting that they had something big in the works earlier this month, Soup Ramen Bar decided to close up shop for a couple of weeks at the […]

6 years ago

December time is just around the corner and you know what that means? Yes, it’s about to get hella festive up in here. Most of us have been in the Christmas spirit of things for weeks now, but December time always allows for a little more festive flair and Skinny Batch Bakery plans on bringing […]

6 years ago

Not an easy decision to have to make, owners at Spitalfields said it was in their best interest to remain closed for the festive season this year.  Sharing a number of photos from Christmases gone by in the pub, owner Declan Maxwell accompanied it with a short message confirming that they would not be reopening […]

6 years ago

Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! Spiked hot drinks in Dublin – what to get, where to find ’em. We’ve done the ground work and rounded up some of the best winter warmers to try in Dublin this festive season. The weather outside is frightful, […]

6 years ago

Home Alone and Die Hard are amongst two of the classic Christmas movies included on The Light House Cinema’s reopening weekend schedule. Good news if you’ve been missing going to the pictures as cinemas will be allowed to reopen from next week and Dublin’s Light House has quite the opening weekend planned to celebrate. Saying […]

6 years ago

Not to spoil it for anyone who has yet to watch it, but last night’s Late Late Toy Show was a real tear-jerker. Going down as possibly one of the best to date, viewers were particularly taken with eight-year-old Saoírse Ruane and her inspiring story.  One of the talented boys and girls to have made […]

6 years ago

‘Twas the night before Friday, when all through the house, not a person was cooking not even a mouse. Took a bit of creative liberty with that one there, but (almost) making it through another week is definite cause for celebration and one Dublin spot has quite the deal to help you do so. Knowing […]

6 years ago

A cosy little spot on Blessington Street, Wood Fire Café knows what they’re doing when it comes to serving up tasty, authentic Italian food. Pizza, pasta, tiramisu – whatever you’re in the mood for, they’ve got you covered. Already well settled in over in Dublin 7, owners have decided to expand the business once again […]

6 years ago

They’re back baby. Well, almost. Taking to social media to confirm their imminent return, the team at Brother Hubbard has revealed that they’ll be switching on their lights and firing up their ovens from this Thursday. That’s tomorrow for anyone who is finding it hard to keep track of time these days (hashtag relatable). Closed […]

6 years ago

Masters of atmosphere, Fallon & Byrne have a bit of a reputation when it comes to the holidays. From Halloween to Easter, whatever the occasion may be, you can bet that they go all out with their decor… and they’ve only gone and done it again with their magical Christmas display. Proving that they’re dab […]

6 years ago

Baked goods will always hold a special place in my heart and hearing that a new pop-up bakery has opened just around the corner from my humble abode is very welcome news. Will I spend all my money there? Probably, but life is for living and pastries are for eating, so no harm no foul. […]

6 years ago

Famous for its seasonal decorations, the Hole in the Wall is widely considered to be Dublin’s most Christmassy pub – or one of them at least. Up there with the likes of Strawberry Hall and The Ginger Man, getting the place kitted out for Chrimbo is usually a very lengthy process that involves plenty of […]

6 years ago

Dribs and drabs have been filtering down from government about what the public health restrictions could be going forward, however, with no official decision made on the matter just yet, publicans and restaurateurs have been pushing for a definite answer that would allow them to plan ahead for the busy month to come. Unimpressed at […]

6 years ago

Finding decent coffee at a decent price can be a challenge in and of itself, but one northside spot is doing us all a solid and will be serving up €1 coffees all this week… which is practically free by Dublin standards. Wanting to do something to show how appreciative they are for all the […]

6 years ago

Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! Elevate the viewing experience this by making sure you have one of these tasty Toy Show treat boxes to hand. Watching the Toy Show is an annual tradition. Doesn’t matter what age you are, come November time, Irish people […]

6 years ago

Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! Not ones to do things by halves, The Shelbourne has shared a look at their festive gingerbread village and it looks nicer than most of the houses I’ve lived in thus far to be quite honest with you. Topped […]

6 years ago

Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! Staff have been blown away by the outpouring of love for Dublin Zoo since launching their fundraising campaign during the week.  Rocked by the news that Dublin Zoo could face permanent closure without immediate help, Irish people across the […]

6 years ago

For many people across Ireland, the festive season can be a really tough time. Often thought to be  “the most wonderful time of the year”, it can also be a very challenging and stressful time – particularly for families down on their luck. Hoping to help alleviate people’s worries in any way they can, staff […]

6 years ago

Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! Appealing for the public’s help, officials at Dublin Zoo launched a Save Dublin Zoo campaign yesterday morning with the fund managing to surpass the €1million mark in just a matter of hours.  Animal lovers across Ireland sprung to action […]

6 years ago

Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! Following the overwhelming success of Little Lockdown over on the southside, Michael’s Restaurant in Mount Merrion has decided to bring the fun over to the northside now as well. Announcing that there are big plans in place, owner Gareth […]

6 years ago

Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! Sip ‘n Dip – sambos and wine. Two of the greats, combine ’em and you’ve got the mother of all pop-ups. Putting the humble sandwich at the centre of this month’s culinary extravaganza, Sip ‘n Dip is a foodie […]

6 years ago

Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! Gursha’s Ethiopian supper club has been top of my must-try list for a while now but between one thing and another (Covid, I’m looking at you…) I haven’t managed to make it out there yet. First popping up on […]

6 years ago

Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! We’re almost four weeks into our second lockdown of the year and though we have both good and bad days, some days are considerably better than others. Trying hard to remain positive in spite of everything that’s going on, […]

6 years ago

As with most everything else, Dublin Zoo has been hard by Covid-19 restrictions, with staff warning that the beloved city zoo is at risk of closure without public help. A registered charity that works in partnership with other zoos worldwide, Dublin Zoo first opened its doors on September 1, 1831. Sprawling over 28 hectors at […]

6 years ago

Kicking the celebrations up a gear, the annual event marks the start of the festive season for many and will be broadcast live via social media to ensure everyone can still join in on the festivities. Dublin is about to get a whole lot more festive this evening as the Grafton Street Christmas lights will […]

6 years ago

Best hot chocolate in Dublin. Bet your ears perked up at that one, didn’t they? If you’re on the hunt for a good hot cup of cocoa, then read on as I’ve rounded up some of my top picks.  Hot chocolate season is probably one of my most favourite seasons of all. A warm hug […]

6 years ago

Staying in? Lovin Dublin’s Date Box meal kit is officially available to order. Go on and treat yourself! I think it’s fair to say that Síoda’s passing hit us all like a tonne of bricks earlier this year. A dog so loved you’d swear she was our own family pet… which she kind of was in a […]

6 years ago