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The Best Sandwiches In Dublin

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We are a nation of sandwich eaters, as deli counters everywhere from Grafton Street to Dingle will attest. Every cafe, counter and hatch does its own variation, with ingredients ranging from withered ham to slow-roasted pork and from slathered mayo to lemon basil aioli. But which is the best? Is that too personal a question, or is there an answer?

Bison Bar review

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I am no stranger to a whiskey. Many a night out I have swallowed a glass of the more four-four-two grains on the market. However, I would certainly not classify myself as a whiskey-drinker. Whiskey-related knowledge is on the increase in this city, giving rise to a clutch of connoisseurs, informed on malts, blends, distilling and casks. It’s on trend, to use that lovely and vacuous phrase.

Mint Bar review

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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 Flirtini lovers.

Pho Viet review

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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 base for a soup. After some experimentation, I found the flavours of the Vietnamese pho broth were what I had been looking for.

Kinara Kitchen review

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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 in this Pakistani kitchen, the third installment of a chain of Kinaras that was started in Clontarf

The Hot Stove review

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One of my least favourite situations to be in is late for a restaurant reservation. It overwhelms me with a kind of panic that takes at least half a glass of wine to recover from. And so it was that we were late on our first visit to The Hot read more…

Bull’s Eye: Bay restaurant review

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I do love to be beside the seaside. One of my favourite coastal activities that makes Dublin a city of many refuges is a day trip to Bull Island. A fifteen minute drive from the city centre to Clontarf village brings you to the long pier that leads you to read more…