Moveable Feast
Normally moored on the Grand Canal at Mespil Road, La Peniche was the venue for our little gourmet gang’s latest dinner. Normally we have an “early bird menu, house wine only” rule to keep the costs...
View ArticleDocklands Festival
It’s been a busy June in Dublin, I’ve decided to catch up on some photos that I’ve taken and intended to post to the Dublin Community Blog. First we had the Dublin Docklands Festival. A great sunny...
View ArticleDun Laoghaire Festival of World Cultures
Commencing next Saturday is this year’s Festival of World Cultures. Featuring the (un)usual mix of music, food, fairs, theatre, dance and street art from all over the world (and Ireland), this is a...
View ArticleAlfie’s €10 Lunch Box
The other day, my family and I took the opportunity to have lunch in Alfie’s on William St. South after noticing their “€10 Lunch Box†promotion on a sign just outside the door. We were...
View ArticleBurger & Pizza Fans Unite (Recession Buster Bargains)
Further ‘recession buster’ deals to be taken advantage of in Dundrum these days. The Counter are offering a free Signature Burger to the first 100 people to visit from 12noon tomorrow. That gives you...
View ArticleDine in Dublin Campaign
I’m not sure we could add this to our ‘recession busters’ or ‘how to get by on €15’ categories, but it’s a good deal nonetheless. The ‘Dine in Dublin-Restaurant Week’ campaign will...
View ArticleOktoberfest overkill
After the namesake closed it’s Munich’ gates last weekend, it’s time for Dublin to have its share of German delicacies. Especially German beer. And this is possible at the Paulaner Oktoberfest at the...
View ArticleCan the Café become the “Third Place†in Dublin life?
I recently came across a notice in the Irish Times seeking out attendees for a public forum on developing the Café Culture in Dublin. The topic for discussion was less about coffee quality and more...
View ArticleDublin Eats
You’ve probably heard the cringe worthy advert currently running on national radio stations in relation to MenuPages.ie giving vouchers for restaurants. The advert might be annoying, but the offer is...
View ArticleScuse the pun but “Last chance to see”
This Friday (i.e. the day after tomorrow!) the Hyperbolic Crochet Reef, which has been on display in the Science Gallery in Trinity College Dublin since March, will be packed away to continue its...
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