Two giants of the Irish trad scene, Andy Irvine and Donal Lunny, are reuniting next week for an evening of traditional Irish music, flavoured with a taste of Eastern Europe. Andy Irvine and Donal Lunny, two of the greats of the Irish music scene, are coming together to perform their final Dublin gig of 2016 next...
The party season is nearly upon us, so before it’s too late, get your hands on the best value New Year’s party package in the city. Clontarf’s Vikings Steakhouse have just made their Viking Meat Feast even more irresistible. Now you and up to 17 of your carnivorous chums will have the chance to spend the evening...
By Charlotte Okonji Sunday the 20th of November saw the conclusion of the second annual Bite Food Festival, and I was lucky enough to be there to review some of the best of Ireland’s artisan food and drink producers. After a successful weekend, Sunday evening saw the crème de la crème of the country’s artisan...
This week sees the opening of the latest Butlers Chocolate café, in Dublin 22’s retail mecca, Liffey Valley Shopping Centre. Having recently undertaken a €26 million investment which will see a number of household name brands join the already successful mix of retail and leisure outlets, Liffey Valley Shopping Centre...
Today, November the 18th, Dublin based band Oddsocks release their highly anticipated and progressive new album, The Sound Of The City. Featuring funk-pop & soul performances, and the strong influence of producer Rian Trench (Solar Bears), this record portrays a defined new direction for the band. Synth-lead, groove...
By Charlotte Okonji Friday the 11th of November saw the launch of Midnight in Nightown, Magistorium’s ode to the dirty Dublin of bygone days. One of the most eagerly anticipated arrivals on Dublin’s nightlife scene this year was undoubtedly that of Magistorium. Since its initial launch earlier this month, the South...
Pan Seared Hake with a chorizo crust, crushed potato, cocoa bean puree, chorizo and cocoa bean emulsion. Pierre is a French chef who learned his trade in the South-West of France. His passion for creating inspiring dishes and keeping up to date with the latest cooking trends, as well as imputing his own ideas, is...
Magistorium, Dublin’s newest and most exciting entertainment venue, is set to lift the lid on Dublin’s historical -and racy- roots, with Midnight in Nightown. This Friday 11th of November, the spotlight will be shone on Monto, Dublin’s legendary red light district, on the stage of South Anne Street’s Magistorium,...
Clontarf’s Vikings Steakhouse have just announced the launch of their exciting new dining concept, and it’s a one-way ticket to a meat lover’s paradise. The Viking Meat Feast is a carnivore’s dream, in which parties of 12 – 18 will feast on more meat than the average Norseman could shake his spear at: think thick and...
From the 18th– 20th November, over 20,000 food and drink lovers will have the chance to sample some of Irelands finest artisan produce, at Bite 2016. Bite 2016, the 2nd annual food and drink fair, will see some of Irelands most renowned artisan food and drink producers showcasing their wares at the RDS later this...
