When we wrote a piece about the best burritos in Dublin there was no surprise that Boojum came out on top. They didn’t just pip the others at the post but actually won by a country mile. The chain which has shops in Belfast and Galway have always served great burritos down by the quays […]

10 years ago

Keeping the finger on the pulse of all things craft beer happening in our lovely city, Lovin’ Dublin style, I’m bringing you a Craft Beer of the Week that’s less than 1 day old! Last night, I went along to the launch of Four Provinces Brewery and their first beer, The Hurler Copper Ale. The […]

10 years ago

Think Pink… the Giro d’Italia is Coming to Dublin! Two wheels always trumps four when it comes to getting out and about in Dublin. This weekend, that goes double – with the Giro d’Italia cycling race freewheeling into town. The Big Start of this year’s race is reason enough to get in the saddle, but […]

10 years ago

Anybody who spends any time driving out around the M50 and especially the Red Cow area knows what an absolute head fuck Newland’s Cross is. It used to be one of the most annoying junctions in Ireland and has only been made worse by some of the most painful road works that Dublin commuters have ever had […]

10 years ago

Every year when the new iPhone comes out you’ll find me in the queue in Belfast on launch day waiting for the latest gadget that Apple have brought to market. Far from being an Apple fan boy I also have used the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the latest Nexus in the last year as well […]

10 years ago

We always harp on about our favourite restaurants on this site, but we wanted to know yours so photographer Derek Kennedy took to the streets to ask some Dubs where their favourite restaurant was… Darren Wolsey, 31, Belfast 777 because of the great atmosphere, amazing cocktails and the food especially. It’s innovative modern Mexican food that’s fresh […]

10 years ago

You know what’s the best thing since sliced bread? Sliced bread with crisps in the middle, obviously. And that’s exactly what’s on offer from the Tayto pop-up café on Wicklow Street, which opened at noon today and will open from 12-7pm each day until St Patrick’s Day. The menu here isn’t exactly extensive at […]

10 years ago

A few months back, a pair of Irish twins made headlines all over the world when they opened the world’s first cereal café in London. And shortly afterwards, it was Belfast’s turn to grab the spotlight after after a crisp sandwich café opened in the city centre – an idea so great, in fact, […]

10 years ago

Eden on South William Street has had a little bit of a makeover. Previously known purely for its fine dining, late last week they launched a new Victorian casual dining bar at the front of the venue. The restaurant at the rear will continue to serve the usual haute cuisine dining you’d expect, with Ossobucco […]

10 years ago

Steak is a beautiful thing but sometimes it can be cooked very badly. While we were in Belfast we asked some of the locals where they think the best steak is in Belfast, and here’s what they said…

10 years ago

We asked the people of Belfast where they go to get the best coffee, and this is what they said…

10 years ago

Myself, Louise and Anna had just arrived in Belfast and the first place to check out on our list was Maggie Mays which is located right beside Queens University. There was a queue out the door and it being Pancake Tuesday, the girls were gearing up for some serious pancake action. That was until […]

10 years ago