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• The Wine Workshop by Il Vicoletto

  

  When your absolute favourite Italian restaurant in Dublin opens it's own wine shop you have to take notice! I've mentioned Il Vicoletto here before, it's our "g... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• The Freemasons' Hall

  

  As I walked up the steps of the Freemasons' Hall on Molesworth Street I had a number of preconceived notions in my head about the organisation... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Brunch at The Winding Stair

  

  "Where to go for good wholesome food as a downpour hits while you're walking down Henry Street?" a question we asked ourselves recently as we ducked for cover. Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Clerys and The Heritage Gallery

  

  Just over a year ago, on the night of the 24th of July, Dublin was treated to torrential rains with such ferocity that the roofs of numerous buildings... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• John Kavanagh's "The Gravediggers"

  

  When I sit down to write I try to remember that each establishment is the result of someone's hard work, blood, sweat and tears. Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Shakespeare in the Garden

  

  Sometimes things just work out. We've all had those perfect moments with the right weather, the right company and the right food and drink, they only come once... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• The Gate Theatre.

  

  I love The Gate.I love how it looks, how it smells and how it feels. I love the old, sometimes raggedy, carpet. I love the small bar with a huge range of... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• New Beers from The Brown Paper Bag Project.

  

  I was really delighted to get an email from Seaneen in L. Mulligan Grocer recently to see if I wanted to come along to the launch of the eighth Brown Paper Bag... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• The Hare Cafe at IMMA

  

  When IMMA decided to mix things up with their latest installation and introduce a food element I was pretty excited. When I heard they had The Hare Cafe... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Hartes Bar & Grill, Kildare Town

  

  Recently we took the train from Dublin down to Kildare to visit the outlets for some pre-holiday shopping. After only one painful hour all we managed between... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Saison, Kildare Street

  

  I never visited Saison's predecessor Town Bar and Grill. When it was in its heyday I couldn't afford to have a glass of water at the bar let alone a meal there. Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Wildlife Photographer of the Year at The CHQ Building

  

  Lately I've been trying to pay more attention to the photos I take and their quality. I've even signed up for some photography lessons. Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE, PHOTOGRAPHY

• Brunch at Bear South William Street

  

  While reading reviews of Bear's evening menu I got the impression that it's a rambunctious kind of place. That coupled with the fact that it's co-owned by a... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Il Fornaio, Dame Street

  

  We've been living in the IFSC area for over six years now and the area has changed so much since we moved here. The Luas has arrived, business have opened and... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Ireland's Eye

  

  I've stood at the end of the West Pier in Howth many times and gazed out at Ireland's Eye but it wasn't until last year and a visit to The Hurdy Gurdy Museum... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• My Favourites at Bloom 2014

  

  I thoroughly enjoyed my fourth trip to Bloom. It was a great celebration of Irish craft, food, drink and produce and not forgetting the gardens too! Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• The Dublin Diary's Tapas Trail

  

  The Campo Viejo Tapas Trail is here again, this will be my fourth year to take part, I love it! If you've never been on it have a read of my post from two... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Ely Place

  

  I wasn't in any rush to check out Ely Place. I'd been to their outposts in Grand Canal Dock and IFSC and found them pleasant enough places lacking a bit of... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Cocktails at The Marker Hotel

  

  Regular readers of The Dublin Diary will know that I recently had a bad cocktail experience. I desperately needed to restore my inner mixology balance. Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Airfield

  

  in Dundrum is so many things. It's a working farm, a nature reserve, a garden, a cafe and a heritage experience all in one. It might sound like a lot but it... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE