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They Laughed at Irish Food— Now We’re Amongst the Best in the World
From a culinary perspective, many might assume that Ireland dreams of walking in the footsteps of giants — chasing the shadows of Paris,...

John McGarry
Apr 201 min read


Tacos Lupillo- The Best Mexican Food in Ireland
Back in 2000s Dublin, the closest thing you were getting to Mexican food was a cardboard Old El Paso kit from the local supermarket—four...

John McGarry
Mar 221 min read


Pinocchio Wasn’t Lying – Dublin’s Best Cooking Activity!
When I was nine, I went to a kids’ summer camp where they “taught us how to make pizza”—except instead of dough, mozzarella, and fresh...

John McGarry
Mar 182 min read


The Book of The Irish: The Ultimate Paddy’s Day Guide
If you’re spending St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin and want the full Irish experience, let’s be honest—you’d probably save a fortune by...

John McGarry
Mar 152 min read


The Big Craic: McDonald’s Now Taking Orders in Irish
McDonald’s has introduced an Irish language option at its self-service kiosks across the Republic of Ireland, following a successful...

John McGarry
Mar 131 min read


The Roast of the Town: Ireland’s Best Carveries
When I was a kid, asking my mam for a carvery was like asking for a holiday to Disneyland—she’d shut it down quicker than the local...

John McGarry
Mar 92 min read


La Peniche- The Restaurant That Will Float Your Boat
Before stepping aboard La Peniche , the best thing I’d ever eaten on a boat was a packet of Rancheros and a Mars Delight (RIP) on the...

John McGarry
Mar 51 min read


Flipping Delicious: Our Top 5 Spots in Dublin for Pancake Tuesday
Pancake Tuesday (March 4th) is upon us, and we’re flipping excited. Pancakes in Ireland have come a long way since the 90s. I still have...

John McGarry
Mar 32 min read


Lettuce Celebrate: Dublin’s Historic Fruit & Veg Market is Getting a €26 Million Revamp
Hold onto your shopping bags; Dublin’s iconic Victorian fruit and veg market is finally getting a €26 million revamp—and if you’re...

John McGarry
Mar 11 min read


A LegenDerry Evening- A Night That Showcased Derrys Thriving Food Scene
Foodies, you are well and truly put on notice! If you don't know, now you know... Derry has some of the best local chefs, breweries and...

John McGarry
Feb 223 min read


Chick-Fil-YAY- America's Most Beloved Fast Food Chain has Arrived in Ireland
Exciting news for fast food lovers in Ireland: Chick-fil-A, the beloved American brand known for its delicious chicken sandwiches, waffle...

John McGarry
Jan 311 min read


Tacos Lupillo: The Best Mexican Food in Ireland
Fifteen years ago, if you were in search of a highly-rated Mexican meal in Dublin, you would have been, without a doubt, disappointed. In...

ChalkandCheese
Jan 222 min read
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