REVIEW: I jumped on Emerald Park’s 2 new roller coasters and here’s what I thought
The sun was shining, the ribbon was cut, and the tarmac was freshly poured – all was ready to go when I queued up among plenty of eager visitors to be one of the first to try out Emerald Park’s two new roller coasters, Na Fianna Force and The Quest. The two rides are part […]
2 years ago
7 of the best chaotic Irish building projects that are peak Celtic Tiger
The problematic portal opened back up on North Earl this week, and although we’re glad to see at least one Dublin project come to fruition (unlike the ones below), it seems everyone is still scratching their heads trying to figure out why exactly we need it. Whether you’re a lover or a hater of the infamous […]
2 years ago
George’s Street’s new opener Kicky’s puts a playful spin on traditional dishes
When chef-turned-influencer Eric Matthews announced the opening of his own restaurant alongside industry stalwart Richie Barrett, expectations were understandably sky-high. Former Chapter One Head Chef Matthews amassed a loyal following with his online cook-alongs during lockdown, and his playful personality shines through the carefully compiled menu at Kicky’s. Dubliners who came of age in the […]
2 years ago
Host Review: ‘I’ll be recommending this place till I’m blue in the face’
This strongly Italian small plates restaurant is slicing through the cut and thrust of Ranelagh’s hospitality scene This place is popular and if you don’t believe me I’ll show you my booking email which flew into my inbox roughly three months before the dinner in question. By dinner, I mean 3.30pm, a twilight time between […]
3 years ago
Bar Pez Review: A dreamy wine bar that stays close to its sister restaurant’s rubric
A welcome addition for fans of the new wave of Dublin wine bars, this refreshing opener is what the city has been crying out for without even realising Set the scene The address listed for Bar Pez is ripe for confusion, and flailing interpretation. In some kind of brain fuzz, I had convinced myself that […]
3 years ago
Newly opened Row Wines has some of the best small plates you’ll find in Dublin right now
Images by Lovin Dublin This swanky new spot on Coppinger Row is a lot more than its extensive wine list. If you spent your early to mid twenties in Dublin, you’re probably well familiar with this part of town due to the unrivalled allure of Pygmalion’s 2-for-1 pygtails, twinkling alongside their trademark purple fairy lights. […]
3 years ago