This buzzy spot is drawing in the crowds with superb coffee and a tasty lunch offering Volumes in George’s Quay, Dublin I’d been forewarned about the queues at Volumes, a new-ish cafe located in IPUT’s George’s Quay development, and took the precaution of arriving what might seem ridiculously early for lunch. And so, yes, if … Read more
Our critic takes a tasty trip down memory lane at this Beara peninsula gem where provenance is a priority An Síbín in Lauragh, Co Kerry I’d forgotten about the tame fox my cousins kept until I saw the cocktail – named The Fox and featuring Valentia Island vermouth, tonic and orange – listed on the … Read more
The warm welcome, tasty dishes and generous portions at this Somalian spot impress our food critic Le Gazin restaurant. Photo: Steve Humphreys A little after 6.30pm on a recent Tuesday evening and we’re lucky to land one of the last tables at Le Gazin, a Somalian restaurant on Dublin’s Dorset Street. Le Gazin has been … Read more
Exciting new chef’s European-influenced revamped menu wins over our food critic Note restaurant. Photo: Myles Shelly Ever since it opened in 2021, Note has been interesting. Located in a mini flatiron building on Fenian Street, it’s as stylish a space as you’d expect from owners Andy Collins, of Indigo & Cloth in Temple Bar, designer … Read more
Our critic enjoyed chef Angelo Vagiotis’s winning eight-course tasting menu served in former Orient Express train carriages but would love to see some of his Greek heritage on the plate Inside one of the Pullman train carriages On Monday evening, in a ceremony at the Convention Centre in Dublin, Angelo Vagiotis of the Pullman restaurant … Read more
Kicky’s duo Eric Matthews and Richie Barrett are blasting this old Dublin favourite to a new level, with a tasty menu perfect for groups Bang restauarant. Photo: Frank McGrath It has been about 100 years since I last ate at Bang, despite the fact I walk past several times a week. My sense – possibly … Read more
Service is good and some dishes are delicious but the €293 bill is hard to swallow at this new Japanese BBQ spot in Dublin Yakiniku Matsukawa restaurant in Dublin 1 “My hair needs a wash, it smells of fried meat!” That’s the morning-after-the-night-before WhatsApp message from my dinner date at Yakiniku Matsukawa, a new Japanese … Read more
Our critic says more rigour is needed in the kitchen for the food on the plate to live up to the menu The Seafood Cafe by Niall Sabongi. Photo: Damien Eagers I have nothing but respect for the guy sitting up at the counter of The Seafood Cafe in Temple Bar on a recent Sunday … Read more
Our critic revisits this D1 spot to sample its new menu Mr Fox Mr Fox has dropped its tasting menu in favour of an a la carte offering. Photo: David McClelland At the risk of triggering exam nerves (or Leaving Certificate PTSD for anyone out the other side), I thought this week we might consider … Read more
Our critic gets messy with tasty Turkish food at bargain prices right in Dublin city centre Chiya restaurant on Dame Street. Photo: Steve Humphreys Whenever I pass a concert venue, I try to guess who’s playing by the cut of the audience. Some fans make it easier than others, what with the merch and tribute … Read more