Is Dublin a ‘foodie heaven’ in your eyes?

Jul 2, 2014

A US photographer and journalist from the National Geographic recently paid a visit to Ireland to sample some of the culinary delights in Dublin, and apparently, they were ‘blown away’ by what they found: “The quality, creativity, and dedication to locally sourced ingredients we witnessed were on par with what you’ll find in some of the most sophisticated cities in the world – yet set apart by a uniquely Irish emphasis on comfort and simplicity.”

Well thank you National Geographic – we do try!

Their top 10 Dublin restaurants and food places as follows:

Forest Avenue, Ballsbridge
Murphy’s Ice Cream, Wicklow Street
Roasted Brown, Temple Bar
Queen of Tarts, Cows Lane, Dame Street
Chapter One, Parnell Square
Coppinger Row, off South William Street
Etto, Merrion Row
Fallon & Byrne, Exchequer St
Mulligan’s, Stoneybatter
Trocadero, St Andrew’s S

Lana Del Rey opens up about her on-stage break down in Dublin

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Jun 6, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Lana Del Rey has opened up for the first time about the real reason behind her on-stage breakdown in Dublin last year.

The Ride singer said she was overwhelmed with emotions and ended up crying during her live performance in front of fans.

Lana said she was suffering at the time with an illness that the doctors were unable to diagnose.

“I’d been sick on tour for about two years with this medical anomaly that doctors couldn’t figure out. That’s a big part of my life: I just feel really sick a lot of the time and can’t figure out why. I’d gotten these shots in Russia, where we’d just been.”

Lana then spoke of her Dublin performance and revealed that it all became too much for her and she started to cry.

“It was just heavy. It’s just heavy performing for people who really care about you, and you don’t really care that much about yourself sometimes. I thought it was sad. I thought my position was sad. I thought it was sad to be in Ireland singing for people who really cared when I wasn’t sure if I did.”

We hope Lana is in a better place now as it sounds like she had really hard time in the past.

Open day and summer evening event at Balance MediSpa

Jun 3, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Balance MediSpa will be holding an open day and summer evening event this Thursday, 5^th June at David Lloyd, Clonskeagh from 6pm.

For one evening only, the award winning MediSpa will offer guests unique treatment and beauty offers including a free reflexology from their Brazilian Massage Therapist, 50% off laser skin rejuvenation for face and neck and half price on anti ageing packages.

Other offers include €40 off Vinyluxe manicure and Vita Liberata full body spray tan and brow shape and tint, 25% off lipo massage with detox programme and 25% off the ultimate detox programme with lipo massage.

Spend some quality time with your friends and enjoy a glass of bubbly while you rejuvenate your skin, refresh and resculpt your body.

Make sure you get there early as the first 10 guests will be offered a free file and polish!

BEAR puts a delicious twist on brunch with new weekend menu

May 29, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Dublin restaurant BEAR has revealed an exciting new menu – just in time for that lovely Bank Holiday weekend!

The South William Street eatery will launch its new weekend menu this Saturday (May 31st), showcasing a fresh and delicious new twist on brunch.

There’s no need to sacrifice your lazy weekend lie-in, as the menu is available from 10am to 5pm!

The restaurant will showcase over 20 new dishes across four menu sections – The Early Riser, Weekenders, Grill and Salads.

You can make it personal with a choice of sauces and sides, or add eggs, bacon, sausage – pretty much anything within reason!

There’s a choice of fresh juices or toast the weekend with drinks from the bar.

Get your weekend off to healthy start with Grilled Pink Grapefruit with ginger sugar at €4.75 or Spelt Granola topped with caramel apple, highbank orchard syrup and yoghurt for €5.25.

Stand out weekenders dishes include the Spuntino Egg – a duck egg yolk resting on serrano ham and emmenthal in a nest of crusty bread, drizzled with truffle oil at €8.95, the Red Flannel Hash with steak, beets and potato topped with two fried eggs, served with hot sauce on the side for €11.95, and the Pineapple and Cream Cheese stuffed French Toast, €8.95.

The high heat grills at BEAR will give you a mouth-watering Minute Steak & fries at €10, an 8oz Rump at €14.95 or a 9oz Strip Loin, €19.95.

The sauce selection at two each or three for €5 includes tarragon red wine garlic butter, smoked garlic aioli, roast chili, watercress & horseradish butter, chimichurri, chipotle mayonnaise or pink peppercorn whiskey thyme butter.

BEAR is a collaboration between Jamie Heaslip and Jo’Burger – and buys only from Irish owned companies.

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The first sightings of Kimye in Dublin City are here!

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May 29, 2014

by Amber Saunders

They have done an amazing job at keeping a low profile during their stay here in Ireland – but we knew we would catch up with them eventually!

Our friends over at Simply Zesty have been trailing the couple around town and have snapped some pretty epic shots!

Kim and Kanye were spotted having a great laugh on the popular Viking Tour (ya know, the one where people roar at you when they pass?) as well as going for a ride around Stephen’s Green in a horse and carriage. How romantic!

The highlight of the trip for Kanye seems to have been his shopping trip to Penneys. A sales assistant revealed how she overheard the rapper saying: “Its all so cheap! Howiz it all so cheap?!”

Unfortunately for the newlyweds, as they had not made a reservation, they were unable to get dinner at The Residence, opting instead for a roast in Coppers, as suggested by a helpful garda in the area.

Well, it certainly looks as though the couple had an amazing time during their stay in the capital!

Safe flight, lads! See ye next time!

Bulmers launches the exciting Forbidden Fruit and the City!

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May 29, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Bulmers has announced the launch of the exciting Forbidden Fruit and the City.

If you can’t make it to the actual Forbidden Fruit Festival itself this year, then fear not, you won’t miss out completely!

Over 20 bands will take part in a two-day music trail around well-known spots in Dublin’s City Centre this weekend.

Great bands such as Anderson, The Pale, Biggles and Kobina will be playing at spots such as HMV, Dublin Ink and Dice Bar over the weekend for free gigs.

Uncover Dublin spots you may never have been to and bands you will love with this great new initiative.

Check out the schedule for the Forbidden Fruit and the City and get your weekend sorted!

Niall shares backstage snap at Croke Park on the ‘best night’ of his life!

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May 24, 2014

by Amber Saunders

It was ALL about Niall Horan – as the One Direction lads took to the stage last night to launch the first of three sell-out gigs in Dublin.

Around a quarter of a million fans camped out in the rain outside Croke park, bursting with excitement as the countdown began for the moment they’d all been waiting for!

After a warm-up from Aussie boyband 5 Seconds of Summer, the lads took to the stage.

Stunned fans looked up to the skies when an entire warehouse worth of fireworks went off, as the band opened with Midnight Memories.

From there on in, the gig couldn’t have gotten more Irish, as Niall rocked out on stage decked out in the Irish jersey with a guitar in hand.

At one stage, Niall even led the lads at an attempt of an Irish dance while blasting out the chorus of Pat Shortt’s classic Jumbo Breakfast Roll.

Harry Styles even had one or two stories about Niall for the crowd, who were loving seeing the Mullingar singer on his home turf!

An emotional Niall called the experience, the “best night” of his life.

The lads will take the stage again tonight and Sunday – and fans are in a BIG treat!

Miley Cyrus doesn’t look too happy in Dublin

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May 18, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Miley doesn’t look too excited about her recent trip to Dublin!

The singer uploaded a very tearful selfie to her Instagram account with the caption: “#saddaysindublin #sadselfies.”

The photo comes following a very poignant piece the singer wrote where she described the pain she is suffering following the death of her dog, Floyd.

Miley wrote: “A mother’s greatest responsibility is to keep their baby from anyone hurting them physically or emotionally. I was Floyd’s mommy. I don’t know when the regret or guilt will fade.”

Poor Miley, it’s never easy to lose a pet, hopefully her Dublin audience can cheer her up a bit!

Disappointing news for One Direction fans!

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May 16, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Despite a confirmation from film director, Morgan Spurlock that a sequel to One Direction’s hit film This Is Us was happening, it seems unfortunately for fans that is not the case.

The band’s record label has officially come out and said that despite recent reports, a sequel to the band’s documentary film won’t be happening.

This Is Us showed what life was like for boys on the road during their Where We Are Tour last year.

The film was such a hit with fans that a sequel seemed likely, but Columbia Records have stated that director Spurlock was not filming a documentary sequel for the band.

“(Spurlock) is not involved with any filming with the band. There’s always filming on the road, but not for a second feature film.”

This goes against what the director said last month, where he even said that filming was already taking place in South America for a film’s follow up.

1D have just finished their tour in South America and will be coming to Dublin at the end of May.

So there may be no This Is Us sequel, but at least the lads will be hitting Irish shores soon!

Love/Hate actor shot in Dublin overnight

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May 16, 2014

by Amber Saunders

19 year-old Love/Hate actor, Leroy Harris, was shot in Dublin city centre last night.

The teenager was shot in the leg and brought to hospital overnight where his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

It is thought that the incident was a case of mistaken identity.

Leroy is best known for his role in RTÉ’s hit drama, Love/Hate as the character who shot a cat.

There was much concern over the welfare of the cat who was later brought on to The Late Late Show.

Mean Girls is finally coming back to our screens!

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May 12, 2014

by Amber Saunders

While celebrations seem to have come and gone for the 10^th anniversary of Mean Girls, we still have another excuse to quote our favourite film to our hearts content.

Mean Screen and the producers have decided to come together to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the film’s first release in Ireland with a special screening of the film in June.

As well as an opportunity to re-watch our favourite film, the Sugar Club is also creating amazing offers to celebrate the anniversary with special themed Mean Girls drinks, including Glen Coco Cocktails (you go Glen Coco!)

Tickets are on sale now for the special plastics event and doors will open from 7.30 pm on Tuesday the 3^rd of June at Sugar Club, Leeson Street, Dublin.

We can’t wait, it’s going to be so fetch!