A Fianco is the self-proclaimed “little vineria packed full of all sorts of Italian wines“that opened its doors in July 2022. Situated a fianco, next to Grano, it’s sister restaurant, owned and run by Italian born Roberto Mungo, A Fianco is an assured, quintessentially Calabrian affair on Manor Street in Stoneybatter. The interiors are sleek, …
A Magic Moment on Manor Street – A Fianco Review Read More »
Potager located in the coastal village of Skerries is, in our view, one of the best restaurants in North County Dublin. Potager Restaurant is the creation of former Chapter One Head Chef Cathal Leonard and partner Sarah Ryan. The restaurant which opened in 2019, wasn’t long trading before being hit with the challenges of the …
Potager Skerries Review – An Exquisite Culinary Experience Read More »
January has kicked off with a bang for Irish restaurants, and not in a good way. The dust had scarcely settled from the New Year fireworks display when the news of the closure of Fallon & Byrne Rathmines ushered landed. Over Christmas, Beo vegan wine bar also ceased trading in Stoneybatter. Between the VAT increase …
It’s Easy Being Green at Glas – Glas Restaurant Review Read More »
Is it worth getting a taxi? Designated dining trips, from super Circa in Terenure to polished Potager in Skerries, are all subject to this taxi test, all the more difficult to satisfy on a rainy Friday night when staying in feels infinitely cosier. These are the kind of restaurants where foot fall will fail to …
Don’t Side Step This Sophisticated New South Dublin Spot – Woodruff Restaurant Review Read More »
Summer is dead and gone, and if any part of me was lamenting the transition to autumn, it evaporated the second we arrived at Barberstown Castle for a recent Friday night indulgence. Although we had only travelled half an hour outside the city, pulling up to the majestic property felt like stepping in to another …
Let’s state the obvious from the outset, Dublin is a fertile hunting ground for a great dinner. I’m always delighted to discover new gems close to home, but it feels all the more rewarding when you unearth something wonderful outside of your own neck of the woods. Off the beaten track but probably not far …
Going the Extra Mile at Two Mile House – The Brown Bear Restaurant Review Read More »
Unless you have been living in exile, you’ll know that the order of the day in the Dublin dining scene of late has been a move towards more casual, pared back dining – both in bare table decor and on the plate. However, I’m not ashamed to say I am still very partial to the …
Is this Dublin’s Most Underrated Restaurant? Amuse Restaurant Review Read More »
The Luas Cross City line, with all its promise and bluster, has proven a bit of a damp squib, with commuters crammed like sardines into seven carriage long tins, or trying to keep their cool as yet another tram passes too full to stop. My recommendation would be to avoid, if possible, although a recent …
The Feast from the East – Koh Restaurant Dublin Review Read More »
The word Michelin conjures up a galaxy of misconceptions in many cases, an assumption of pretension and expectation of minuscule plated artwork prevails for many. However, while the Guide is most famous for recognising a constellation of high-end starred venues, it is also in the business of celebrating those eateries which are well worth a …
This Gastropub Hits All the Right Spots – The Old Spot Restaurant Review Read More »
Chances are, you’re already familiar with Gourmet Food Parlour. After ten successful years, what began as a petite tapas bar in Dun Laoighaire is now a collection of eateries dotted across Dublin, meaning you’re never too far away from a “GFP”. The latest addition to the empire popped up in Santry earlier this year and …
A New North-Side Neighbourhood Gem – Gourmet Food Parlour Santry Read More »
Eglington Street: Post a letter, gawk in the window at the MAC counter, or Carbon for the shift to forget. That’s what Eglington street means to many. It was a surprise to me (and also embarrassing) that a real brasserie – you know those Balthazar-type cozy places with a red hue from leather studded seats, …
A True Highlight on the Galway Food Scene – Brasserie on the Corner Review Read More »
I’ll admit it. As a Ranelagh resident, I was beginning to feel like the advent of neighbourhood restaurants offering superb ingredients-driven cooking at reasonable prices had passed us by. Looking to the likes of Bastible and now Clanbrassil House in Dublin 8, Craft in Harold’s Cross and reflecting on the loss of Brioche, almost like …
Sharing Plates You Won’t Want to Share – Host Ranelagh Review Read More »
If there’s one habit I need to try to kick, it has to be my propensity to treat bi-weekly trips to Dundrum Town Centre as my birthright. My bank account and general well-being would definitely benefit from taking up a different hobby. Admitting you have a problem is the first step to overcoming it they …
This Funky Mexican Spot Will Have You Craving Mondays – Oxaca Dundrum Review Read More »
Many years ago, whilst lingering over a mound of perfectly crisp tempura delights, I overheard the lady at the next table comment on how unusual it was to see ‘Japas’ (that’s Japanese Tapas) on a menu. I remember, not only because she pronounced it with a silent J, which still gives me a chuckle to …
A Taste of Tokyo in the Heart of Dublin – Yamamori Izakaya Review Read More »
Summer evenings in Dublin nearly demand migration to the cosy coastal villages we are lucky to have within touching distance of the city. On the hottest day of the year so far, a post work sea-side stroll was non-negotiable – the perfect way to whet our appetites after a day of listening to the Irish …
A Walk and The Wildeside – Wildeside Cabinteely Restaurant Review Read More »
It’s impossible not to fall in love with Westport with its quaint meandering streets and brightly coloured shop fronts. Westport is also renowned for the quality of its restaurants many of which, given the town’s proximity to the coast, specialise in seafood. One restaurant that I have been meaning to visit for quite a while …
Cooking with Wisdom in the West – Sage Westport Restaurant Review Read More »
Ranelagh is widely considered to be a little foodie gem, and rightfully so – you can indulge in everything from Swiss fondue at Edelweiss and some of the best steaks in the city in Butcher Grill or throw a chicken wing feast in Tribeca. I love living in this little corner of D6, and it …
A Thai Temple to Worship in Ranelagh – Nightmarket Brunch Restaurant Review Read More »
I love nothing more than a leisurely breakfast with good food. We are constantly told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day but for many – this writer included – it usually means a quick bowl of cereal in the morning or a couple of slices of toast hurriedly eaten in the …
The Home of one of the Best Breakfasts in Limerick – House Limerick Breakfast Review Read More »
The media buzz around the opening of Rachel Allen’s first ever restaurant venture, Rachel’s, in Cork City could not have been missed. For many, it came as a surprise. Why Cork and not Dublin? For others, it was seen as a boon for Cork; a vote of confidence in the City’s voracious dining out scene. …
Elevating Traditional Irish Food to New Heights – Rachel’s Cork Review Read More »
In recent times we have been spoiled with new openings shaking up the Dublin dining scene, and it would be easy to stick to sampling these new kids on the block every weekend. That said, restaurants mature and evolve over the years when managed well, and Oliver Dunne’s Cleaver East is no exception to this, …
Cleaver East’s New Early Bird Menu is a Cut Above the Rest Read More »
The Kingdom is best known for its stunning scenery, but what you may not know is that it is also home to some of the best roads in rural Ireland, from Killarney through Kilgarvan all the way to picturesque Kenmare. With that in mind, why wouldn’t you drive to Kenmare for the day on the …
Uncovering a Little Gem on the Ring of Kerry – The Mews, Kenmare Read More »
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