News Archive
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Restaurant Review - Amai by Viktor
24 September 2025
Overlooking The Westbury on D2’s Harry Street, this new eatery above The Corkscrew Wine Merchants is a superb addition to the city’s culinary scene, writes Lucinda.
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Restaurant Review - Borgo
17 September 2025
The latest eaterie from duo Sean Crescenzi and Jamie McCarthy, Borgo, at the old bank in Phibsboro, is a fab neighbourhood spot with great food, says Lucinda.
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Restaurant Review - The Queens
10 September 2025
From the classy old-style menu to the abundant celeb spotting opportunities, you'd do well to find a better place for Sunday lunch, says Lucinda.
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Reviews on the Road - North by Northwest
27 August 2025
With last-minute dashes and Indian summer vibes in the air, Lucinda brings you the very best spots to stay and eat west of the Shannon, taking in counties Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon, Leitrim, Cavan and Donegal.
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Reviews on the Road - The Rebel County To The Kingdom
20 August 2025
Lucinda takes you on a culinary coastal crusade from The Rebel County to The Kingdom, an area she knows like the back of her hand.
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Reviews on the Road - The Sunny South East
13 August 2025
Taking her time to explore the nooks and crannies of the sunny south east, Lucinda fills you in on the best food, drink and accommodation.
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Restaurant Review - Big Mike's
06 August 2025
There’s an art to being a bullsh**ter, writes Lucinda. Often it’s a fine line between obnoxious and charming, but in this restaurant it is definitely the latter.
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Restaurant Review - Fawn
30 July 2025
Opening its doors in the popular coastal town of Oranmore, the brand new Fawn on Main Street is well worth the trip, says Lucinda.
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Our Latest Great Place To Eat - Coyne's Gastropub
24 July 2025
I’m always also in search of a really good chowder, one that spells out the essence of summer, of being away from it all. says Lucinda. Well, I found it!
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Restaurant Review - The Dining Room @ Fallon & Byrne
23 July 2025
I’d love to say it was the gourmet experience promised but this Dublin city centre revamp on Exchequer Street fell short of the mark, writes Lucinda.
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Restaurant Review - Comet
16 July 2025
Probably the hottest opening so far this summer, the new Comet on Joshua Lane in Dublin 2 is sleek and stylish, with an understated sophistication, writes Lucinda.
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Our Latest Great Place To Eat - The Fork & Wheel
09 July 2025
Having changed hands two years ago, a massive restoration job has been done on the premises of the new Fork & Wheel, by new owner, Ballina man and Midleton resident, David Jordan, who also founded 5 Mile Coffee.
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Restaurant Review - Queen Stop
08 July 2025
With lavish booths, elevated street food and great prices at the new Queen Stop in D6, it’s great to see a higher quality restaurant scene emerging in what was once a culinary desert in Rathmines, writes Lucinda.
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Restaurant Review - Coastal Cork
02 July 2025
Keeping it nautical, Lucinda took in a giant cruise ship and two meals in Co Cork - lunch in Cobh, which needed refining, and dinner at the excellent Garryvoe Hotel.
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Restaurant Review - Cush
25 June 2025
With Midleton having lost some of its best restaurants in the past few years, the arrival of tech entrepreneur Pearse Flynn’s new Cush was welcomed with open arms, writes Lucinda.
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Restaurant Review - The Fork & Wheel
18 June 2025
With a fab refurb and plenty of personality, the new Fork & Wheel at Whiterock is a delightful addition to the East Cork dining scene, writes Lucinda.
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Restaurant Review - Anantara The Marker
11 June 2025
With the sun streaming down and summer in the air, Lucinda was on the terrace atop the five-star Anantara The Marker on Dublin’s Grand Canal Quay.
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Restaurant Review - Chapter One
04 June 2025
Being just about the classiest, coolest place in Dublin, Chapter One has become something of a legend over the years, says Lucinda.
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Restaurant Review - The Purty Kitchen
28 May 2025
The beloved Purty Kitchen in Dun Laoghaire has a new chef and outdoor area, however, the food didn't quite live up to expectations, writes Lucinda.
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Restaurant Review - Early Birds
21 May 2025
Value menus are more in demand than ever, writes Lucinda, as she gives you some of the best offers on the table.
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Restaurant Review - Coyne's Gastropub
14 May 2025
Hunting for a heavenly seafood chowder by the coast this summer? Look no further than this Gaeltacht gem, says Lucinda.
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Restaurant Review - The Pullman @ Glenlo Abbey
07 May 2025
Having caught them by surprise on her previous visit, Lucinda goes back aboard the Pullman carriages at the five-star Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate.
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Restaurant Review - Glover's Alley
30 April 2025
The food is undeniably superb, however the surroundings could do with a pick-me-up, says Lucinda.
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Restaurant Review - China Sichuan
23 April 2025
Celebrating its 50th anniversary next year, the superb China Sichuan in Sandyford has just launched its new To Go option, says Lucinda.
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Restaurant Review - Honey Fitz
16 April 2025
Faced with the bar menu and an unset table at the new restaurant at The Hilton Garden Inn in Dublin, Lucinda was pleasantly surprised by how much she enjoyed her visit.
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Restaurant Review - The Shelbourne
09 April 2025
This Mother's Day, for elegance, superb service and great food for just €40 in an atmosphere of historical grandeur, look no further than the iconic Shelbourne Hotel, says Lucinda.
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Restaurant Review - Dope Tapas
02 April 2025
While it’s normal to expect small plates at a tapas bar, they aren’t usually accompanied by big prices, writes Lucinda, as she visits the new Dope Tapas in Dun Laoghaire.
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Restaurant Review - China Tang
26 March 2025
China Tang in Monkstown serves up haute Asian cuisine in a setting stylish enough for James Bond, says Lucinda.
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Restaurant Review - Lena's
19 March 2025
With a new team — and brand new name — the good times have finally returned to an iconic premises on Dublin’s Grand Canal in Portobello, says Lucinda.
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Restaurant Review - Laura's
12 March 2025
Fired up at the prospect of a cool venue, Lucinda swiftly made her way to Laura’s in D2, but what she found there was pricey fare and a subdued ambience.
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Restaurant Review - Un' Altra
05 March 2025
In an otherwise empty restaurant, being expected to sit on top of the only other customers is always a pain, says Lucinda, as she visits Blackrock's Un' Altra.
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Our Latest Great Place To Eat - Stew Store
04 March 2025
Promising some of the best stews and curries in the country, Chef Tabrez Shaikh’s Fab Stew Store at Cork’s Marina Market aims to take your tastebuds on a global adventure.
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Restaurant Review - Excuse My French
26 February 2025
Setting up shop on the ‘posh’ side of Ranelagh, this French spot is a wonderful addition to Dunville Ave, says Lucinda.
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Restaurant Review - Hera
19 February 2025
Go for cherry tomato bridge, stay for Hera – the triumphant new opening in Dublin’s Drumcondra, says Lucinda
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Restaurant Review - A Parisian Valentine's?
11 February 2025
Swap Paris for Dublin with these six French eateries for a romantic meal on Valentine’s Day, says Lucinda.
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Our Latest Great Place To Stay & Eat - The Lansdowne Kenmare
10 February 2025
Prominently located on the Main Street of the popular tourist town of Kenmare, in Co. Kerry, the renowned Lansdowne Hotel is definitely worth a visit. Steeped in beauty and charm, it perfectly blends old school features and hospitality with modern vibes.
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Restaurant Review - Year Of The Snake
04 February 2025
From jin sha beef at China Sichuan to steamed spicy chicken claws at Nan and Chinese Whispers afternoon tea at Bewley’s, you won’t be stuck for choice at one of the many special offerings in the capital, says Lucinda.
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Our Latest Great Place To Stay & Eat - Chester Beatty Inn
29 January 2025
If you’re after great fun, food and accommodation, you need look no further than The Chester Beatty Inn. “Our aim with our customers” Says Padraig. “Is that by the time they have finished their meal they are planning their next visit.”
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Restaurant Review - Suertado
28 January 2025
John Farrell’s latest Mexican venture, Suertudo, which serves up a delicious medley of authentic tacos, quesadillas and tamalitosis, may be bursting with flavour but a little short on pzazz, says Lucinda.
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Restaurant Review - Share Korea
21 January 2025
Though pleasant and easy on the pocket, the new Share Korea in D2 fell short when it came to flavour, says Lucinda.
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Our Latest Great Place To Eat - Fish Factory
20 January 2025
A hip and hot Pan-Asian seafood restaurant by Nicky Foley & Ann Connell of the fab Solas Tapas, Fish Factory is a stunning addition to Dingle’s dining repertoire, says Lucinda.
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Restaurant Review - The Cow Pub & Kitchen
14 January 2025
‘There’s cost cutting, then there’s simply bad value’, says Lucinda, following a costly yet unappealing main event at this Shelbourne Road eatery.
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Our Latest Great Place To Eat - The Lodge Bar & Kitchen
13 January 2025
Perched on a height, with stunning sea views, as you enter the moviesque coastal village of Myrtleville, Co. Cork, you’ll find the gem that is The Lodge & Kitchen. Myrtleville, lying just west of the mouth of Cork Harbour.