Barfly: Mint Bar
Ah, the hotel bar. The breeding ground for most of cocktail history over the last century, this bastion of timeless elegance, taste and service had been long overlooked by modern…
Salad Days: Blazing Salads interview
We caught up with Lorraine Fitzmaurice from Drury Street's Blazing Salads to talk about leafy greens and healthy grains, all featured in her latest cookbook, Blazing Salads 2.
Restaurant Review: Pho Viet
There are few things more comforting than a giant bowl of noodle soup. My early attempts fell a bit flat flavour-wise, prompting some online investigations into what made the perfect…
Restaurant Review: Kinara Kitchen
Kinara Kitchen in Ranelagh had been on my list for quite some time before myself and my Mum made a visit on your behalf. Friends had raved about the food…
Drum Belly: Actor Ryan MacParland interviewed
Playing punks and gangsters as a newbie on the acting circuit does wonders for your cool cachet and your casting chances. From good vibrations to violent beatings, Ryan MacParland tells…
April Exhibitions: Aleana Egan, Ben Rivers + Simone Kappeler, Seamus Nolan
Artsdesk's pick of the month's exhibitions including Egan's post-minimalist meditations, outmoded camera equipment at the Douglas Hyde and the 10th President of Ireland.
Literary Review, April – Georges Perec and Nick Laird
Oulipo genius Perec and new Irish poetry considered in this month's book hunt.
10 Things Dublin Can Learn From Radical Science
Bricking over the Liffey, banning all televisions in town and just straight-up seceding are amongst the ideas Radical Science can contribute to Dublin life.
Playing with the Darkside: Interview with MØ
Danish pop's new shining light in profile.
Interview: Container
Industrial techno champ talks about having "no business being in a dance club"
Barbershop Quartet – Shave Talk With Four of Dublin’s Finest Barbers
From traditional haircuts to Turkish shaving and Burundian hair designs, we talk grooming with some of Dublin's most scissor-happy.
10 Things Dublin Could Learn From Copenhagen
Imagine a utopia where cycle lanes were not just a concept and you could drink beer on the street. It's realer than you think!
Our Union Only In Truth: Garrett Phelan on Dublin’s newest landmark
Thirty years is a veritable age for an art institution as innovative as Temple Bar Gallery & Studios, and they’re choosing to celebrate their anniversary in typically daring style.
The Blueprint: Notions for Redesigning Dublin
The best-laid plans of mice and men often go astray: an overview of Dublin's lesser-spotted notions for redesign.