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• Fika, Dawson Street.

  

  It's easy to miss Fika, a new coffee shop, located in a sun filled basement on Dawson Street just opposite St Ann's Church. In case you're curious fika loosely... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Wuff

  

  I once went to a restaurant and didn't order alcohol and I still enjoyed myself. True Story! No I haven't gone barking mad! The place in question was Wuff on... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Giro d'Italia in Dublin

  

  One of Italy's biggest sporting events may have arrived in Ireland this week but the weather was still decidedly Irish yesterday afternoon. Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Afternoon Art Tea in The Merrion Hotel

  

  What better way to celebrate two birthdays and Mother's Day then with Art Tea in The Merrion Hotel? It is beyond doubt a place for a special occasions and the... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Dinner in Meeting House Square - The Secret Garden

  

  I told you all about The Secret Garden a few weeks ago. I made sure my own seats were securely reserved before posting, sorry about that but, with the 6pm... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• The Dublin Diary on Tour - Ronda, Andalusia.

  

  Perhaps it's a result of the fantastic summer last year but recently I've been craving sunshine. We had a few days off for Easter so I checked out where the... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Digital Pursuit Challenge - How Well Do You Know Dublin?

  

  I get so many emails every week asking me to promote everything under the sun on my blog. If I wrote about them all I'd never actually get to share anything... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Peruke & Periwig

  

  So good they named it twice? Another offering from the folks at Pressup, Peruke Periwig, is in a similar style to it's sisters VCC and The Liquor Rooms. It... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• The Best of Temple Bar

  

  A contentious title especially given recent media reports! Last week the Huffington Post declared Temple Bar to be one of the world's most disappointing... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• The Secret Garden Dublin

  

  I love anything offbeat or unusual. Take for instance the time McGuigan Wines turned Meeting House Square in Temple Bar into an inner city vineyard! I'm such a... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Mish Mash

  

  Never before has a place struck me as being eked out with love than Mish Mash on Capel Street. You don't notice it at first but when you really look you become... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Bull Island and Dollymount Strand

  

  When looking to escape the city for a few hours I often overlook Bull Island in favour of the likes of the Phoenix Park, Howth or Bray but this nature reserve,... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Salt Lick, Ranelagh

  

  I might just give in and move to Ranelagh.Recently there's a well worn path along the canal from my house to this south side foodie enclave. Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Isabel's Restaurant

  

  I follow many blogs - I have to keep up with the competition - some I like and some I don't care for. Of those that I like I envy their effective writing... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• To the Lighthouse ...

  

  I was really spoiled for literary references to start this blog with. I could have opted for Far From the Maddening Crowd as it was St Patrick's Day. Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Downstairs Restaurant, Clontarf

  

  Before I wrote this blog I tried to rid my head of all preconceived notions about award winning restaurants. I went so far as to wonder whether theses... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Wine Club in Donnybrook Fair

  

  You may remember I went to a Chinese cookery demonstration out in Donnybrook Fair Cookery School back in February. I really loved the way the class was presente... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• Shane MacThomáis RIP

  

  Picture SourceI was deeply saddened recently to hear about the passing of Shane MacThomáis, author, resident historian and tour guide in Glasnevin Cemetery. Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• A Song for Croke Park

  Firstly happy Saint Patrick's Day to all!After the parade today in Dublin a lot of people will be heading to Croke Park for the All Ireland Senior Club... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE

• The Farm

  

  has been serving locally grown and produced food on Dawson Street since 2007. I've passed it many times and nothing has ever drawn me in. Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, LIFESTYLE