You know at the end of Parent Trap when Hallie and Annie finally know true happiness because they’ve gotten their parents back together? That’s how I feel about the coming together of these two dishes. I never want to see them apart again. Over the weekend, Pitt Bros unveiled a new side dish that stopped […]

5 years ago

Does your dog not get out of bed for less than 10,000 puppacinos? If so, they might be suited to a career as a doggo model, and that’s where Coke Lane come in. The Dublin 8 pizza all-stars are on the hunt for the new furry face of their apparel range, and want to hear […]

5 years ago

Tickets go on sale next Friday for The Script’s European Greatest Hits Tour! The long awaited string of live gigs will feature support from Ella Henderson and culminate with two homecoming performances at the 3 Arena on 14th & 15th June. After nearly 15 years together, the band are celebrating their journey which has included five […]

5 years ago

Don’t worry, this one doesn’t take place on Zoom. If you’ve acquired a hefty amount of general knowledge from extra TV watching and the occasional bitta book reading over lockdown, now’s your chance to put it to the test and enjoy a pint or two while you’re at it. https://www.instagram.com/p/CS_2wpUMHgw/ Brew Dog at Grand Canal […]

5 years ago

If biscoff was an influencer, she’d definitely have at least 10 high street collabs in the pipeline by now. The delish lil biscuits have been having a serious moment this summer, popping up in iced lattes, on cupcakes and now atop this delicious coffee cake from Little Honey in Loughlinstown. https://www.instagram.com/p/CS6h2vMM5YZ/ If you’ve ever been […]

5 years ago

We absolutely love a bonus week of sunshine. And by the looks of the forecast, the sunny spell should be continuing well into next week! This kind of weather calls for one thing – an iced coffee. And if you’re all miked out after one too many iced lattes, why not opt for a light […]

5 years ago

Get ready foodies, this one’s gonna be a humdinger. Jules Mak of popular sandwich and burger spot Hush took to Insta last night with an exciting announcement – Gabo’s, an authentic Mexican Cuisine dining experience carefully created by the team of Mexican chefs at Hush will be coming to Rathmines for the two last weekends […]

5 years ago

This just goes to show, Twitter can be powerful. Yesterday evening, Dublin City Council announced on the app that the pedestrianisation of Capel Street and Parliament Street was due to finish up this weekend, after 11 successful weeks of the additional outdoor space being enjoyed by over 300,000 people. Over the last 11 weeks, more […]

5 years ago

Where would we as Irish people be without the humble chicken fillet roll? I shouldn’t even say humble – the chicken fillet roll is nothing short of iconic. Bursting onto the Irish deli scene in the early 2000s, the winning combination of spicy or plain chicken, crunchy lettuce and smooth mayo has been there for […]

5 years ago

No, your eyes do not deceive you. Laine My Love, the consistently delicious Talbot Street spot have recently launched a new treat option, and taco bout a match made in heaven (sorry, couldn’t resist): https://www.instagram.com/p/CSgj-_JMF24/ It’s the combo we never knew we needed, but now that it’s in our lives we’ll never look back. Deliciously […]

5 years ago

Thankfully we now won’t have to bother uploading our own blurry attempts. Many of us started to fancy ourselves as nature photographers over lockdown, but every time we see a post from Fred at Raw Dublin, we’re gently reminded to leave it to the professionals. Early this morning Fred uploaded this incredible footage of of […]

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It gets earlier and earlier every year. While the rest of us are still trying to process the fact that it’s not 2019 anymore, the elves at Brown Thomas have been working overtime to assemble their iconic Christmas store just in time for *checks notes* August 19th. https://www.instagram.com/p/CSwxwZpLw-1/ Sure look, there’s nothing wrong with being […]

5 years ago

Day time telly watchers all over the country cringed in unison last week when poor aul Tommy Bowe spoke too soon. Cringe yes, but also an accidental stroke of genius comic timing. Here’s the clip if you haven’t had it sent to you via multiple whatsapp groups already: We’ve all put our foot in it […]

5 years ago

This one goes out to the vegans. Over the past few years, the vegan and vegetarian food game in Dublin has been seriously upped. More and more menus will have some sort of chick*n offering, and we rarely see that depressing non-melting vegan cheese around the place anymore. Still though, it’s always nice to have […]

5 years ago

It’s never easy to say goodbye. Especially not to delish city centre chicken spots like All Hail The Box, which has been a firm takeaway favourite since it popped up on Dawson Street in April. https://www.instagram.com/p/CSE0aHWgiHY/ If you’re into your Caribbean food, or if you’ve never tried it before and have always been curious, you […]

5 years ago

First of all, apologies for saying “fizzies” – I know the struggle around what to call carbonated drinks is a huge point of contention for people all over the country… Minerdals? Tins? Pops? Who knows tbh. Politics aside, Rascals have just announced a very exciting collab. They’ve teamed up with Club to bring you Rascals […]

5 years ago

Exciting news – you can now give your gut the TLC it needs with premium craft kombucha on tap from Clement and Pekoe. If the unprecedented amount of iced lattes you’ve been consuming over the summer have finally started to take their toll on your stomach, give her a bit of love with this refreshing […]

5 years ago

Over the past few weeks in particular, we’ve all been faced with the effects of climate change, and reminded of the importance of reducing our carbon footprint however we can. If you’re looking to take a few more steps in the direction of sustainability you’re in luck, as there’s a zero waste Supper Club coming […]

5 years ago

Since opening at the end of last year, Mint Coffee has been delighting the people of Blackrock and beyond with their unreal sundae and slushie creations. We’ve been obsessed ever since we got our hands on these stunning lil drive thru sundaes earlier in the summer, and they’re just the tip of the iceberg. They […]

5 years ago

Soup Two on King Street North has been glowing and growing recently. A new addition of a coffee shop inside, the long-anticipated return to indoor dining and now this gorge colourful series of murals on its facade. https://www.instagram.com/p/CSqjp4yD7Hl/ How stunning? The murals are the brainchild of Irish artist Decoy, whose eye-catching pastel pieces have popping […]

5 years ago

Over the past 13 years, Juniors has been a staple of the Dublin foodie scene. From the tastiest New York deli-inspired sambos at lunch to classy AF small and large plates for dinner, they nail every meal time and time again. We can’t get enough of the place. Which is why we’ll be waiting with […]

5 years ago

When I was a young whipper snapper and everything was still fields, Brunches were the holy grail of ice creams. Probably because they didn’t come in multi-packs and my parents were fans of an aul bargain, but they really did feel like a luxury treat. Even enjoying one now as an adult woman feels like […]

5 years ago

Joanne McNally has already casually made Irish comedy history by selling out a whopping 10 shows in a row at Vicar Street. For context, before the Pandemi Lovato she was scheduled to put on two (2) shows at the iconic Dublin venue, and could be seen on her insta stories worrying that the shows wouldn’t […]

5 years ago

Ah, we love a viral TikTok sensation. Especially when they’re one of our own. Also, we’ve recently been enjoying a deep dive into the world of Dublin Bus TikTok. Sounds niche, but we promise it’s a thing. That’s how we came across our latest fave Richie Pardo, a Dublin Bus driver who’s casually earned himself […]

5 years ago

Over the past year, Ireland has welcomed more horse boxes and containers than Cheltenham and Dublin Port combined, and tbh we’re grateful. These dotey coffee spots are what got us through lockdown and guarantee us a cute bitta daily content for the gram. But you’d have to wonder, what’s next for the coffee landscape of […]

5 years ago

It’s been a long road to reopening for our friends in the hospitality industry. But over the past couple of weeks, we’ve finally started to see a return to some semblance of normality for some of our favourite restaurants and bars. And with such a positive uptake on the vaccine rollout, it’s becoming possible for […]

5 years ago

We all know one of the hardest things about going out to eat is choosing what you want. It’s the ultimate first world problem. I deeply relate, if there was such a person as Saint Indecisive I’d have taken that as my confirmation name. Lucky for you guys, here at Lovin we spend a substantial […]

5 years ago

It’s safe to say we as a nation are wholeheartedly obsessed with the four legged friends of Michael D Higgins. The country mourned when Miggeldy’s beloved Síoda passed away last year, and we all breathed a sigh of relief when new pup Misneach was welcomed into the family as a companion for Bród. These dogs […]

5 years ago

Ahh we love a good spur of the moment night out. Makes us feel alive. We don’t love the scramble to try and find somewhere to go though. You’ve worked hard all week, you don’t need to be stressing yourself out further by getting into the never ending back and forth of “I don’t mind […]

5 years ago

It’s the type of good news pick-me-up you need on a Thursday. With festivals and events being cancelled left, right and centre. This is very welcome news! Earlier this morning, Mother announced their much-anticipated return in the form of a summer block party on Saturday, September 18th, to take place in the beaut setting of […]

5 years ago

A tough blow for the dry robe crew, the OG hardcore daily swimmers and anyone just in need of a quick dip to clear the head. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown CoCo have issued a Bathing Prohibition notice at Sandycove Beach after detecting elevated bacteria levels in the water. The water samples were taken on Monday the 9th, […]

5 years ago

Dublin 7 is home to some of the most painfully cool cafes in the city, and this new spot on King Street North looks to be no exception. A Stór, or “a treasure” as bearla just opened officially today and is instantly giving us gorge kitschy vibes. It’s like a 1950’s ice cream shop but […]

5 years ago

Organisers of the beloved bbq festival had hoped that restrictions would have allowed them to run the event with a greater capacity than 200 this summer, but it wasn’t to be. Before 2020, Big Grill Festival ran for seven years in Dublin’s Herbert Park every August to an eager craft beer and bbq loving audience, […]

5 years ago

Seeing Kellie Harrington’s close-knit community come together to celebrate her homecoming couldn’t have been more perfectly timed and more necessary, lifting the spirits of the nation! As is clear from every interview she’s given, you couldn’t find a person more deserving of a heroes welcome. At every opportunity she’s advocated for more funding for local […]

5 years ago

Over the last few years, we’ve seen the humble spice bag blossom and grow into a cultural phenomenon. What started out as a few chips and a bitta chicken in a bag has paved the way for spice bag cocktails, spice bag toasties, boujie boxes that set you back a cool €100 but are worth […]

5 years ago

Indian food lovers will be overjoyed and elated to hear that the finishing touches are underway on Dosa Dosa 2.0. The Indian street food truck was a firm fave over lockdown, with their tasty selection of authentic South Indian delights selling out week after week. So we’re just a little bit excited to see they’re […]

5 years ago

Irish TikTok is a very special corner of the content creation world. Dublin seagulls going rogue, dads learning viral dances and scarily accurate impressions of secondary school secretaries, the creativity and genuine hilarity never ceases to amaze me. These kids are stars. If you’ve been looking to take the plunge into the world of TikTok […]

5 years ago

Dublin has seriously upped its veggie game over the last few years. There was a time where there’d be one sad stuffed mushroom alone on a menu that would be expected to appeal to every vegetarian who walked in the door, but luckily times are changing. There are so many delish veggie options around the […]

5 years ago

If you’ve ever worked or lived in and around Temple Bar, you know the joy of a trip to Queen of Tarts. Dipping delicious focaccia sambos into flavoursome soups before taking about three hours to settle on one of their unbelievable cakes for dessert is just the dream. It’s such a welcoming, cosy spot and […]

5 years ago

I know we just had a bank holiday on Monday, but this week is still dragging the life out of me. It’s just one of those never ending ones. I can see the weekend off in the distance, but like Father Dougal before me I can’t tell if it’s small, or just far away. I […]

5 years ago

It’s not often that a dessert renders us speechless. We usually have something to say about everything, but the sheer beauty of this creation from All Bar Chicken in Stoneybatter has us fairly lost for words. https://www.instagram.com/p/CSHogzxDiP6/ Warm baked cookie dough topped with creamy vanilla ice cream, crunchy pecans and a drizzle of salted caramel. […]

5 years ago

What would you say your local bus would score out of ten? The categories are as follows: Driver Cleanliness Scenery Things to do Overall experience Already I’m thinking there’s not much hope for most of the Dublin Bus routes, which is exactly what makes Hector Lopez’s TikToks so good. In his first vid of the […]

5 years ago

Ice cream sambos have been having a moment this summer, and they’re an upgrade from the slice of raspberry ripple between two wafers of our youth. Shout out to those also though, they were delish! We’ve seen vegan ice cream sambos, sambos dipped in melty chocolate and even a remake of the iceberger so far […]

5 years ago

Anything that combines art and alcohol is a winner from us to be honest. Make like Demi Moore in Ghost and get yourself down to a class with Imirt Cré – a Dublin based company who run pottery and pints events as well as creative therapy classes. https://www.instagram.com/p/CRitf1tnbDs/ This gorgeous business is run by Michelle […]

5 years ago

Who remembers the Matt Damon phase of lockdown? He walked down those Vico steps and into our hearts with that now infamous supervalu bag of cans (I know it was a bag of wet swimming togs, but can’t a girl dream?) He made a big impact on the people of Ireland, maybe because there was […]

5 years ago

It’s the combo we never knew we needed, and we’re very much here for it. Boba opened its lilac doors in May and has been an instant hit with the people of Dublin 1. It’s easy to see why, if you’re a bubble tea fan they’ve got pretty much every flavour you could ask for […]

5 years ago

Yes, one of our favourite cultural icons is a packet of crisps, what of it? The Dublin Canvas project has been helping to bring flashes of colour and creativity to every day objects in the city since 2015. During this time, hundreds of traffic light control boxes have been transformed into works of art, helping […]

5 years ago

Speciality-coffee-loving-dog-owners assemble! We’ve a new spot for you to try this weekend! Grounded opened up last week on Bird Avenue in Clonskeagh, and seems to have been a hit with customers both human and canine so far. The perfect spot to try over the long weekend, with your four-legged best friend in tow! With aesthetically […]

5 years ago

Anyone who reinvented themselves as a through and through New Yorker after going there once on J1 knows well the joy NY style bagels evoke. They’re just elite. The shiny crust, the hint of a tang and the hefty portion of toppings – what more could you actually ask for? Lucky for anyone craving an […]

5 years ago

Nature is healing and theatre, comedy and music are making their presence felt in Dublin once again. It can’t be said enough, you love to see it. If you’ve been itching to get back to a bitta culture you’ve probably already stalked the Dublin Fringe website, dutifully marking off every show and installation you’ll be […]

5 years ago