This won't come as a shock to most of you, but I get to eat out for a living
Last year in 2016 I would guess that I've eaten out over 400 times. And that's just in Dublin.
With that much food, you come across the good, the bad and the downright ugly.
Today, though, I wanted to focus on the cream that rose to the top. The very best dishes I've eaten this year in Dublin – because there were plenty.
You'll have your own choices, I'm sure, but you could do worse than working your way through these incredible dishes in the next while.
The search for the best chicken wings in Dublin was finally complete when these were tasted out in Blue Bar.
Wonderful views, a fantastic place for a day trip and the best wings in town!
Just before a rugby match with my best mate this was the perfect treat.
Huge portion, impressive centrepiece and wonderful, fresh produce – delicious to the last bite.
Probably the nicest breakfast/brunch I had all year.
The combination of the great food, the perfect coffee and the chilled space made me want to sit there all day.
I'll be back.
Apparently they'd been working on this burger for 6 months in development kitchens.
As soon as I bit into it and tasted the warm Béarnaise I could tell why.
One of the very few annoying things about eating out for a living is that you are always looking for the hot new spot in town and you don't get to go back to the classic spots.
I forgot just how good Paulie's was, but remembered immediately after the very first bite.
I can't get enough of Korean food, and this is the best in the city.
A big steaming bowl packed full of goodness with veg, meat and all served piping hot.
A wonderful meal at the height of summer sitting on the edges of Howth Harbour with the sun beaming down.
The lobsters were absolutely huge and served simply with chips and melted butter.
An absolute treat.
A meal after a big night out that brought me straight back to life.
Succulent BBQ chicken cooked in front of you, perfect chips and one of the best hot sauces you'll ever taste.
Also, try the fried pickles.
A simple room with great coffee and one of the best egg dishes in the entire country.
Yup, a total delight.
A big call a couple of months ago but this was the best thing I've eaten in four years of writing reviews for Lovin.
Cooked in about two minutes, right in front of you and eaten on the street.
Amazing quality.
Disagree? Let us know in the comments where you had your best meal of 2016 and we'll be sure to check it out.
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