Current News
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Restaurant Review - Restaurant 1640 @ Devoy’s Boutique Hotel
22 October 2026
I simply had to try the roast dinner, says Lucinda, on detouring off the N7 for an impressive Sunday lunch amid mesmerising decor in Co Kildare.
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Restaurant Review - The Revival of the Irish pub (and the baked potato too!)
15 October 2026
With the recent revamping of three well-known Dublin spots, Lucinda wonders if the pub scene is set for a major comeback.
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Interview - Eileen Dunne Crescenzi
12 October 2026
From a childhood in tenement-filled Pearse Square to transforming Italian dining in Ireland, Eileen has spent a lifetime challenging conventions. Joined by son Sean, the restaurateurs reflect on family, food & a changing Dublin, writes Lucinda.
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Restaurant Review - Fuoco
08 October 2026
There’s something for everyone at Jules Mak’s new Italian restaurant in Ranelagh, with a great variety of small and large plates at reasonable prices, writes Lucinda.
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Restaurant Review - Arkle Bar and The Enclosure Restaurant
01 October 2026
Chef Bernard McGuane's cleverly concise menu at the Arkle Bar and The Enclosure Restaurant at the Glenroyal Hotel is an utter joy, writes Lucinda.