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The Punnet is a health food shop that offers customers a compre-hensive range of healthy lunches, snacks and products difficult to find anywhere else nationwide and if they dont have what you re looking for simply ask and they will find it for you! The Punnets range of detox programs are also second to Read more online

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A Rathmines institution since the 80s, Village Caf is a friendly neighbourhood spot with a cosy ambiance. The menus are well constructed and beautifully simple, serving modern Irish cuisine with tasty, well-sourced local ingredi-ents. Village Caf has a brilliant weekend brunch offering; generous open grills Read more online

Village Cafe

Talk about not even knowing what you were missing until it is right in front of you The latest addition to the Dublin cafe scene is the wonderful and quirky Sasha House Petite a micro-roastery, French/Slavic pastry bar that will entice even the most diligent of dieters with the mouth-watering signatu-re desserts Read more online

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Set right in the heart of Temple Bar, across from the legendary Temple Bar Pub is the restaurant, Mexico to Rome, the Banditos Grill House. They serve up won-derful mouth watering Mexican dishes with a bit of a twist and there are also tasty European and Italian dishes available. On the menu are: Read more online

Mexico to Rome

Located at the back of the Power-scourt Town House, Berlin D2 is a new cafe that is saying a big Hal-lo to Dublins city centre since it opened in recent months. Serving Ariosa coffee, Berlin D2 has a cool, relaxed vibe in the style of the city from which it takes its name. Also on the menu are a selection of sweet treats, Read more online

Berlin

Established in January 2000 Zay-toon restaurants have two branches in 14/15 Parliament street and 44/45 lower Camden street. They are casual diners offering delicious kebabs served with freshly made naan bread which is cooked in a traditional Persian clay oven. Often referred to as having the best ke-babs in Ireland. Read more online

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From Trinity to Baggot Street youll notice a trail of crumbs from Hansel and Gretel Bakery as customers stroll with freshly baked pastries and an Ariosa coffee a great combo to start the morning.Located just beside the National Gallery, this little bakery is the perfect spot to grab something to enjoy in Read more online

Hansel & Gretel Bakery

Umi Falafel want to share with you their passion for the freshest and most authentic falafel in Dublin. Theirfalafel are prepared fresh daily at their location on Dame Street with an old family recipe Umi is the Arabic word for mother after all. Umi Falafel is a fantastic eatery for vegetarians and vegans, as they serve Read more online

Umi Falafel

Bay is a modern Irish family restaurant in Clontarf with inter-national cuisine run by two local sisters. Bay was established and opened in 2003 and has since been successfully serving the entire community of Clontarf as well as customers from throughout Dublin. Bay provides good value food from Read more online

Bay Restaurant

Cafe Gray has opened its second outlet at the bottom of Dawson St and is already attracting a lot of interest. The cafewhich is owned by Robert Gray is serving the legen-dary 3fe coffee and loose leaf teas from Clement Pekoe. Their food offering is based on the best Irish artisan producers. We can confirm that their Read more online

Cafe Gray

Situated in the creative hub of Sth William Street, Clement & Pekoe is your local Coffee House in the heart of the city. Pop by for a mor-ning fix or an evening wind-down and watch the world-go-by in the neighbourhood. Choose from a large array of ever-changing loose leaf teas, and their seasonal coffee offering. Read more online

Clement & Pekoe

Viva is a Traditional Spanish Tapas Restaurant right in the heart of Dublin city.Opening in Portobello with its vibrant bohemian atmosp-here; its antique shops, bars, vinta-ge shops and the beautiful canal we hope to have brought a little Latin colour to the area. We opened our doors to the public to share our love of good Read more online

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REASONS TO COME TO OFFSET.Inspiration. Our main stage is overflowing with insightful, original thinking. Our speakers demonstrate their vision and prowess to creatively drive everything from huge global campaigns to awe inspiring personal projects. You will come away from OFFSET full of inspiration and motivation to design, create and build the next big thing.

Education. Youll learn from industry leaders and gather practical knowledge and creative inspiration that will stay with you for years to come. Learn all the things they didnt teach you in design school. Our speakers will have overcome the same challenges that youre facing so discover how to get noticed, to get ideas off the drawing board and that failingis a vital part of the process.

Speakers.From film, we have the Two-time Oscar nominated Cartoon Saloon and Graphic designer Annie Atkins (Wes Andersons The Grand Budapest Hotel & The Box Trolls). Illustrators as diverse as legendary Tomi Ungerer, and Steve Doogan, Chrissie Macdonald, Declan Shalvey and Andrew Rae. Graphic Design powerhouses Ian Anderson (The Designers Republic), Andy Altmann (Why Not Associates), Emily Oberman & Angus Hyland (Pentagram NY & UK), Peter Maybury, Sue Murphy (Wolff Olins NY) and Hey Studio. Magazine designers Veronic Ditting (The Gentlewoman)Matt Willey (The New York Times Magazine) with photographers Matthew Thompson and Aisha Zeijpveld. Publishers No Brow, Flying Eye Books as well as Unit Editions Adrian Shaughnessy. Innovative agencies Boys & Girls, Forsman & Bodenfors, an SNASK (pictured left). Of course not forgetting Street Art legend Niels Shoe Muelman aka Calligraffiti, plus more still to be confirmed.

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Dublin Doc FestNow in its third year, Dublin Doc Fest is the brainchild of filmmaker Tess Motherway, who explains that the primary impetus for starting the festival was a desire to create a space where short documentary film could be showcased and afforded its own space and context for exhibition. The full programme remains to be revealed and Motherway is keen to keep her cards close to her chest but she did offer us a few enticing tidbits: Im always drawn to unusual stories, things a bit left-of-centre, and strong visual storytelling, so therell definitely be plenty of that. Each screening really revolves around the entries, so I always take lots of time to curate the programme with a careful eye on running orders so that each work complements the others. Dublin Doc Fest takes place on Saturday 28th February in the Irish Georgian Society on Sth. William Street. DW For more see dublindocfest.com

What took you to Mar del Plata, and moreover what made you stay?The path to the backwater of a backwater is usually one of either love or gold. In my case, nary a monkey was thrown in a river, so it was most certainly the former. I left in 2006 to get away for a while with the idea of improving my Spanish. A friend mentioned Buenos Aires and the only ideas I had about the place were as vague as they were positive: sunshine, good meat, Maradona, probably fair members of the opposite sex. All soon proved to be true. I met a girl in BA who was from Mar del Plata, ended up moving there. When we broke up several years later I considered leaving or going back to BA. I soon realised, though, I had my own friends, work and lived in a pretty cool place. In fact, it was liberating to see things without all the little preju-dices that come with being the gringo half of an interna-tional relationship. Most important was the realisation of how much there was to discover: literature, history, a whole section of the delicatessen, music oh the music!

Would it be possible to lead a similar life in Dublin to the one you live in Mar del Plata, or is Argentina a much more wild place?The wildness of Argentina is overplayed, I reckon, not least by Argentines themselves, when supposedly cul-tural or political problems are attributed to ethics rather than coming up a bit short on the old admin. Given that I work as a barman and English teacher, I could in theory lead a similar life in Dublin. While this might be a clich, Ive found in Argentina theres more scope for establishing yourself on your own merits, whereas ten years ago in Dublin you seemed to have to come ready-packaged with a sparkling CV of spontaneously-generated experience. Argentines often associate con-trol with a higher quality of life; a hallmark of The First World, they say. To a point, for the opposite is often true: hyper-globalisation and cashier-less checkouts are pretty wild in their own way. Conceivably you could organise your life in Dublin so you never have to talk to anyone, and itd be seen as quite normal. I think the quality of life is higher here even if getting paid in Itchy & Scratchy dollars is a pain in the arse.

If you had to return, what would you take with you and introduce in Ireland?Its tough, but Ill go for the obvious: Charly Garca, Spinetta, the asado and a squadron of little ragamuffins to get us to the next World Cup. IL

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Having shown his first collection in London Fashion Week in 2009, Derek Lawlor has become well renowned for his intuitive and multi-discipli-nary approach to fashion design. Counting VV Brown and Leona Lewis as clients, his signature style of spectacularly graphic sculptural textiles have graced the pages of Wonderland, Vogue Italia, Elle, and Grazia, leading to collaborations with The Royal Ballet, Volvo, and Finnish brand Marimekko.

How would you best describe what you do?Its difficult to sum up exactly what I do in brief as Im a bit of a jack-of-all-trades. I have a studio based in Hackney in East London where I run my brand Derek Lawlor. Each season I create a collection of womenswear and accessories, and we also collaborate with other designers producing knitwear and offering a consultancy service for producing fabrics. Then Derek Lawlor Studio produces bespoke garments for editorial, performance and film and we continue to work with a vari-ety of different clients and enjoy the diversity of working on such different projects. I am also a tutor specialising in Fashion Textiles at Central St. Martins and a knitwear tutor at Istituto Marangoni in London.

You are well known for your striking and unique cord work how did you come to this technique?I developed a range of techniques whilst stud-ying Textile Design at Central St. Martins. Over the three years there I experimented with a range of techniques, but it was only when I specialised in Knitted Textiles that I developed my cord work. After graduating

thetic through innovative use of fabrics and textile embellishment. Each season I develop techniques and Im always looking back at my research and archive fabrics to inspire new creations.

Tell us about some of your collaborative work.Im working continually with the Royal Ballet, art director Olivia Pomp and the photog- rapher Rick Guest. The collaboration is in its third year, making bespoke garments for the dancers. The experience of seeing my creations to be worn in such a different way has been amazing and breathtaking! Back in 2010, I had the honour of designing an exclu-sive collection for Finnish brand Marimekko. I designed a limited edition knitwear col-lection using my cord work techniques that was inspired by a range of their iconic prints. The collection was shown on the catwalk in Helsinki as well as being used for their adver-tising campaign globally. It was great working with such an iconic brand with a huge back-ground and heritage.

Youre based in London with family here what was it like to bring your work home to an Irish audience?I felt very privileged to bring my work back home and Im very grateful to have taken part in Brown Thomas Create for a second year. I have fond memories of my aunties knitting and making their own garments, so it felt quite nostalgic to being doing the same and for it to be going into the best department store in Ireland. My family have been very supportive of my career, so it made it even more special to bring my craft and workman-ship back to where it started. Looking at my research and my craft, its definitely apparent that a lot of my inspiration comes from my background and history, which makes it even more special to share with an Irish audience.

What projects are you working on now? Im currently working on a collaboration with the brand Ethologie and designer Jasper Garvida for London Fashion Week next month. Jasper and myself have designed a range of ready-to-wear pieces incorporating my textile embellishment and Jaspers inno-vative use of fabrics. The collection will be shown on the catwalk during London Fashion Week and exhibited in Paris Fashion Week in March all very exciting!

Derek Lawlor is stocked at Marion Cuddy, Top Floor, Powerscourt Centre, Dublin 2. You can find out more at dereklawlor.com

from Textile Design I was fortunate to be accepted on to MA Fashion Knitwear. It was over the next 18 months under the guidance of Louise Wilson on this course that I really got to experiment and push my cord work to the extreme. It was exciting to see my cord work transform from fabric samples in to gar-ments. Once they were on the body I was able to push my technique so much further. The 18 months studying my masters was one of the most stressful and enjoyable experiences of my life. Louise taught me so much and I feel honoured to have been one of her students.

What was your time like studying at Central St. Martins?When I was growing up and becoming more interested in the arts I became aware of Central St. Martins and all the amazing art-ists, designers and practitioners who had graduated from the college. It became an ambition to study at this amazing college I had read so much about and, to my amaze-ment, I was fortunate to be accepted to do a BA in Textile Design in 2004. The experience was incredible and I learnt so much from the tutors and designers who taught us. It was studying Textile Design that I realised I want-ed to push my textiles further and produce garments from what I was designing.Coming back to St. Martins as a tutor for me is an honour. The college is very much part of who I am as a person and designer. Im teach-ing alongside tutors and technicians who taught me, so feels very much like a family. Its great to see the college grow and see so many great designers graduate too.

You have been showing in London Fashion Week since graduating in 2009 how has your vision developed since then?It has been important for me as a designer to stay true to myself, and continue to keep my aesthetic in what I produce. Ive learnt a lot since graduating in 2009. I jumped straight in to the industry upon finishing my masters which, as an independent designer, has been both tough and very rewarding. I like to think I have the same artistic vision to keep work-ing and expressing myself through my fabrics and garments, and Ive managed to keep that vision by working on such a different array of projects. I enjoy people buying my garments, I enjoy producing bespoke pieces for editorial, performance and film and I also like giving back my experience through teaching. Having a wide range of projects has kept me excited, allows me stay focused and follow my vision.

Do you have a muse? Or particular aes-thetic inspiration? I am designing for strong-minded, powerful women who wear my garments to feel confi-dent. Im not about following trends, I see my creations as pieces of art, unique and time-less. I like to think that I maintain my aes-

Maria Dorai-Raj has been quietly making the most exquisitely cool modernist jewellery in Dublin. Her light-handed craftsmanship and eye for high fashion have led to her being named as a finalist for Jewellery Designer of the Year 2014 and being snapped up by Brown Thomas Marvel Room and Create initiative.

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Tell us a bit about your background.Im Irish-Indian and originally from Galway. I studied ceramic design in Limerick School of Art and Design and moved to Dublin after-wards where Ive lived for the last seven years.

How did you come to jewellery design?After graduation, I took some time to work out my next step, and ended up in fashion retail for a little while, which actually gave me a chance to get some solid business experi-ence. I also travelled at every chance I could. On a trip to Barcelona I discovered a little artisan jewellery boutique with exposed stone walls, concrete floor, a visible workshop and its own black and white pet cat. The jewellery was made in-house and was sculptural with a distinct architectural influence. Each piece was lovingly presented on its own floating slate plinth and displayed behind a sheet of glass. I was so inspired by it! Id always had an interest in jewellery and during college I had experimented and applied ceramic tech-niques to jewellery making, but I left Barcelona determined to learn what skills I would need to get into jewellery design. I started with a jewellery skills course in Central St. Martins in London and from there, I went on to Alchimia Contemporary School of Jewellery in Florence, Italy. It was in Florence that I truly fell in love with the art of jewellery making. On my return to Ireland I was fortunate to be offered an apprenticeship with the very talented Ann Chapman of Stonechat Jewellers, and soon after that I set up my line Dorai.

What are your aesthetic influences? And materials used?I see each collection as an opportunity to delve into new sources of inspiration and direction. The sharp, geometric designs of my Linear collection are inspired by the work of modern-ist Dutch painter Piet Mondrian. By contrast, Plexus is a collection of biomorphic pieces that take their influence from the human body. The two now serve as bookends, or extremes in my exploration of the relationship between the wearer and the piece.Predominantly I work with silver and gold.

Most of my work to date has been in silver, but am excited to start focussing on using more gold in my future collections. Gold has a real association with more traditional styles of jewellery making, whereas modern jewellery often seeks out more avant-garde materials, so I would like to see this old fashioned metal tak-ing its place in modernist jewellery. I listen to a lot of music while Im in the

studio designing Moderat, Santigold, Nicolas Jaar, Angel Haze it gives me a nice mix of chilled-out and dancey music to work to. I get a lot of inspiration too from going to Berlin. Its a vibrant, fashion forward, cultural city with delicious food, cutting edge architecture and design, and great place to enjoy a night out!

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What is your process from design to shop floor?It begins with the inspiration, once I decide on something I really immerse myself in whatev-er that may be sketching elements that inter-est me as I research. Then I work through my designs with paper models, solving problems and adapting as I go. Once I feel like I have a good representation of the essence of the idea, I begin the making process. I love seeing a new design come to life! On completion of the collection I really test each piece. I spend time wearing and playing around with the jewellery to make sure it is comfortable and wears well, its one of my favourite parts of the process!

Who would you love to see in one of your pieces?There are so many! OK, for now Im going to say Kate Lanphear, formerly director of T: The New York Times Style Magazine. Her signature look is minimal and casual but edgy and I think my jewellery would really compliment her style. And as an Irish choice, I would also love to see my work on actress Eve Hewson.

What are the plans for Dorai Jewellery in 2015?First on the list is a new website with shop incorporated, which should be up next month if all goes to plan. I am also itching to start designing my new collection. Its going to be a contemporary take on traditional Indian jewellery, a fusion of my Irish and Indian sides. You can check out my inspiration on my Pinterest board too!Im also looking forward to partaking in The

ARC Fashion Show in The RDS on the 9th March in aid of ARC Cancer Support. Some of the best new Irish designers are taking part, so it should be a great night for a wonderful cause.

Dorai is stocked at Stonechat Jewellers, Unit 4 Westbury Mall, Dublin 2. You can see more at dorai.ie and pinterest.com/doraijewellery

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The Hole In The WallAddressBlackhorse Avenue, Dublin 701 838 9491facebook.com/pages/The-Hole-In-The-Wall

One of Dublins most iconic pubs, McCaffreys The Hole in the Wall on Blackhorse Avenue has been a source of refuge as far back as 1651. In what might be seen as a departure for such a long established traditional bar The Hole in the Wall has been an early adopter when it comes to premium and craft beers and boasts an outstanding selection of brews which can be purchased in their off licence and consumed in the bar or restaurant for a corkage fee. As we move into spring what could be better than a stroll through the Phoenix Park and on to The Hole in the Wall for great beers and excellent food.

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Ashtons11 Verge Mount, Clonskeagh, Dublin 6

01 2830187

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Ashtons in Clonskeagh was and remains a leader in the Gastro Pub scene. Long before food was an important element of a public house, Ashtons were committed to serving the best of Irish food. One of the unique experiences at Ashtons is the Black Rock steak on the stone; a selection of the freshest fillets and sirloins are brought to your table along with your very own volcanic Hot Rock. You then cook the ingredients to precisely your taste without any oils or fats, making the food incredibly tasty and extremely healthy. Along with some innovative new dishes and a large selection of Irish craft beer on draught and bottle, you wont go wrong for value and choice, especially with the early bird menu from 4pm -9pm Mon Thurs.

L. Mulligan Grocer

18 Stonybatter

Dublin 7

(01) 6709889lmulligangrocer.com

The most revered pub & eatery in Dublin 7 L. Mulligans Grocers focusses heav-ily on the quality of its produce - beers, food & whiskeys are the staple. The extensive range of beers are all from Irish craft breweries, their food is locally sourced and has some surprises on the ever changing menu. The whiskey selection was 200 at last count, and is continually growing. L. Mulligan also run events including beer & whiskey tastings and a weekly quiz.

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THE PORTERHOUSE central45-47 Nassau Street, Dublin 2

tel: 01 677 4180

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@Porterhousebars The Porterhouse in Temple Bar opened in 1996 as Dublins first microbrewery. Brewing three stouts, three lagers and three ales in the tiny brewery created much demand for the brews and lead to the growth of the craft beer market. Seasonal beers are available alongside their regular ten drauaght beers they brew, namely Plain Porter which won a gold medal twice for the best stout in the world!

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Lillies Bordello2 Adam Court, Opposite Weirs Jewelers, Off Grafton Street, Dublin 2www.lilliesbordello.ie@lilliesdublinwww.facebook.com/LilliesdublinBookings to guestlist@lilliesbordello.ie

Lillies Bordello has been entertaining Irelands elite for over 21 years. Open daily from 5pm Monday to Thursday, Friday from 3pm and from 12pm on Saturdays and Sundays, Lillies offers a wide range of craft beers, cocktails and bites carefully selected by our award winning chef. Please ring the bell on our front door for assistance. Lillies Bordello is also the perfect setting for events, launches, birthdays and much more. There are 3 lavish rooms to choose from with a combined capacity of over 600. Our events team are always on hand to answer any request. We host events weekly from live music, movie nights, intimate sessions, to name a few.

FritehausFrites Haus, 87 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2

T: 087 050 5964

www.frite-haus.com

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Frite Haus offers a growing range of craft beers with wonderful authentic Belgian fries and sau-sages with an Irish twist in the heart of Dublin 2. They have put a great deal of thought in to their menu, from triple cooked house made potato chips, craft sauces and house made con-diments, to their locally sourced artisan butcher sausages. Great ingredients, expertly prepared and served in a relaxed Belgian style Chip Shop restaurant.

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ts probably fair to say that the principal motivator for our late January excursion to The Yacht was a series of hushed mutterings about the owner-

ship of this low-key landmark shifting into trendier Con Artist-affiliated hands. Situated in the heart of the seemingly perma-blustery micro-climate of Ringsend, from the outside all appears to be business as usual, bars on the windows, a middle aged man in a battered baseball cap huffing a cig in the doorway, not a street-art mural or chalkboard promising two-for-one mojito approximations to be seen. Crossing the threshold, the interior delivers on the

promise of the outward appearances, in that its prob-ably much as it has been for the last three decades or

so. It would appear very much like the new bosses have no intention of trying to do a Shaw anytime soon. A decision almost certainly for the best given the Yachts traditional charms, and the fact that probably only the most dedicated non-denizens might make the trip to this awkward-to-reach part of town.Pints of plain are lined up in front of regulars prop-

ping up the bar, while two ladies in their 60s occupy one of the many booths, cackling (in the nicest pos-sible sense) over gin and tonics and, one assumes, a supremely dirty joke. At one point a ruddy cheeked boy in football shorts and a puffa jacket slips in unnoticed to tap a flat capped man on the shoulder, naturally sending the old gent turning the wrong direction, and

kindly chortling ripples up the length of the bar.My companions and I choose to occupy a snug

decorated with snaps of the lads at the bar being pre-sented with trophies celebrating their golfing prowess and sepia images of steam ships called things like The Duke of Leinster. Nobody bats an eyelid at the intro-duction of us interlopers. The Yacht is undoubtedly a local through and through but theres never a whiff of a locals only standoffishness in place to ward off the uninitiated and curious. The solitary barman is all smiles as he delivers our drinks to the table and with a pair of pints of Guinness and a lucozade setting us back a mere eleven quid its hard not to share his sunny out-look despite the pissings battering the window.

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KAFKA236 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6

01 4977057

Kafka offers affordable, wholesome, and well-made brasserie fare at a reassuringly reasonable cost. The sparse, minimal dcor goes hand in hand with the delicious diner-style food; free of pretence and fuss. A varied but not overstretched menu touches enough bases to cover most tastes offering up any-thing from bangers and mash to porcini mushroom risotto. While their prices are easy on the pocket, Kafka cuts no corners with quality of their food.

PACINOS18 Suffolk Street, Dublin 2

01 6775651

www.pacinos.ie

For over 15 years, Pacinos has brought an innova-tive, accessible menu of the highest quality food and an expertly chosen wine list in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. All their food is cooked to order, with their expert chefs using only the finest ingredients, sourced locally from the most reputable butchers, fishmongers, green grocers, artisan producers and internationally from carefully sourced specialist food suppliers.

COPPINGER ROWCoppinger Row, South William Street, Dublin 2

01 6729884

www.coppingerrow.com

Coppinger Row, named for the lane off South William Street where the restaurant is located is in the heart of the city centres shopping district and is known for its Mediterranean cuisine, its relaxed, funky chic and also its cocktails. The menu relies on simple values of quality taste and seasonal change to keep the dishes fresh and appropriate. Between the food and ambience, Coppinger Row is an ideal spot in which to start a night out in the city centre.

East RestaurantThe Spencer Hotel, Excise Walk, Dublin 1

01 4338800

www.thespencerhotel.com/east-restaurant

Introducing the new look, feel and taste of East Restaurant at The Spencer Hotel Dublin, East creates a whole new Asian fusion dining experience in Dublins IFSC, offering pre theatre lunch and dinner menus. East is ideally located if you are attending a show in Bord Gais Energy Theatre, 3Arena or The Conference Centre. Their head chef has developed a menu that combines old classics like Nuea Pat Si Ew Kao or Nasi Goreng. The result, a heady hi-lo fusion that combines the thrill and taste sensation of simple dishes complimented with an excellent wine menu.

The Box Tree RestaurantStepaside Village, Dublin 18

01-2052025

www.theboxtree.ie

info@theboxtree.ie The Box Tree Restaurant is at the heart of Stepasides vibrant, village community. Theres a commitment to providing a relaxed and intimate dining experience of high standards, where everyone is welcomed as a friend. The Box Tree chefs offer a modern take on Irish food, with dishes inspired by the local surroundings. They are competitively priced so that people can pop in often, without having to worry about the cost.

diep le shaker55 Pembroke Lane off Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2

01 6611829

leshaker@diep.net

www.diep.net

Celebrating 15 years in business with its award winning cuisine, delicious cocktails and addictive atmosphere, Diep has again received the Thai Select Premium certification for the highest standards in cooking and service. The cocktails surprise with both classics and unique Diep cocktails such as the Shirt & Thai. Live music Friday and Saturday nights from Cat Burglars, Mob Fandango and Jamie Nanci. Lunches Tuesday to Saturday with a new dim sum selection. Dinner Tuesday to Saturday with a value menu avail-able 5-7pm.

Umi Falafel13 Dame Street, Dublin 2

01 670 68 66

umifalafel.ie

@UmiFalafel

Umi Falafel want to share with you their passion for the freshest and most authentic falafel in Dublin. Their falafel are prepared fresh daily at their location on Dame Street with an old family recipe Umi is the Arabic word for mother after all. Umi Falafel is a fantastic eatery for vegetarians and vegans, as they serve mouth-watering salads, delicious Lebanese favourites such as hummus and baba ghanoush, as well as their favourites, the Palestinian or Lebanese falafel sandwiches served with a choice of salad and dips for a wholesome meal. Open 12pm-10pm daily.

Brasserie le Pont26 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2

01-6694600

@brasserielepon1

Located in the hear of Georgian Dublin where Fitzwilliam Place meets Leeson Street, Brasserie le Pont serves classic French cuisine in a stylish and elegant setting. A vibrant and fuss-free atmosphere has characterised this popular restaurant where you can enjoy a drink at their beautiful wine bar or on the heated terrace. Meanwhile the restaurant is the perfect place for business lunches, pre-theatre sup-pers, romantic meals or just casual get-togethers. Brasserie le Pont also offers private dining rooms and live jazz sessions at the weekends.

ZaragozaSouth William St // 01 6794020 // info@zaragoza.

com // @zaragozadublin // fb.com/zaragozadublin

Zaragoza restaurant is slap bang on buzzy South William St, Dublins hotspot for nightlife. The restau-rant takes its name and culinary inspiration from the Spanish City and is a true food lovers paradise. Treat yourself to a unique dining experience, as local deli-cacies are married together with authentic Spanish flavours. There is an enticingly extensive menu with Tapas and larger dishes. Choose from tantalizing charcoal tuna, tempura cod and a myriad of other dishes. You can also go for a cold platter and pair it with one of the delicious wines available. Explore, eat and enjoy!

KC Peaches Wine Cave28-29 Nassau St, Dublin 2

www.kcpeaches.com

01 6336872

@kcpeaches

Underneath the city centres busiest caf, the cosy space of the Wine Cave comes to life at 5.30pm until late, Tuesday to Saturday. The wine list is ample though not too large, with interesting affordable options from good producers only, many certified organic or biodynamic. If you want to eat, there are small and large plates from 6 to 17, including Irish Hereford, Irish artisan produce and delicious West Coast US flavours. Live acoustic performers and jazz bands grace the venue on Friday and Saturday nights. A true hidden gem.

Vikings Steakhouse2nd Floor (Bram Stoker Hotel), 225 Clontarf Road, Dublin 301 853 2000 info@vikingssteakhouse.com www.vikingssteakhouse.com www.facebook.com/vikingssteakhouseclontarf

Vikings Steakhouse, on the seafront in Clontarf, offers a wide range of juicy steaks (cte de buf and steak on the stone are specialities) along with seafood, chicken and vegetarian options. Super starters, healthy salads and a wide range of expertly made cocktails available, along with craft beers and an excellent wine list. Great value, friendly and pro-fessional service awaits you. Vikings Steakhouse... because steak does matter!

Table SixTempleogue Road, Templeogue, Dublin 6W

01 4905628

reservations@tablesix.ie

tablesix.ie / fb.com/TableSixDublin

@TableSixDublinTable Six is a modern European bistro situated in the heart of Templeogue Village. They take their inspiration for dishes from around the Mediterranean coast, and put a new twist on some excellent classic dishes uses the best local ingredi-ents and changing the menu seasonally. Table Six always has a quaint buzzing atmosphere in their dining room, which is brightly decorated with pieces of artwork created from cutlery.

Punjabi By Nature15 Ranelagh Avenue,

Dublin 6

www.punjabibynature.ie

t: 01-4960808Nestled away in the middle of Ranelagh Village, food connoisseurs can find a comfortable Indian restaurant unlike any other in Dublin. Punjabi By Nature offers a unique experience that reflects traditional Indian home cooking. Head chef Kaurs family has long been rooted in a tradition of home cooking and quality food, with Kaur learning her techniques by watching her mother, father, and other members of her family cook. Taste the difference for yourself.

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BLOOM BRASSERIE11 Upper Baggot Street, Dublin 4

01-6687170

www.bloombrasserie.ie

Bloom Brasserie is a restaurant with lofty ambi-tions. Well versed in the traditions of French cuisine, Blooms offers up accessible cuisine that accentu-ates their quality local ingredients. Head chef Pl hannraich has lovingly assembled a menu that sees Angus Beef carpaccio alongside Caramelised King Scallops, and Roast Seabass. All dishes are freshly prepared and cooked to perfection.

The Artisan Parlour & Grocery11 Fitzwilliam Street, Ringsend Village, Dublin 4

01 598 4000

@artisanparlour

www.artisanparlour.ie

Artisan Parlour & Grocery is a labour of love by food lover and former club night impresario Martin Thomas along with the boss, Venetia & the 3 Amigos. In the heart of Ringsend Village, the deli style grocers shop fronts a cozy parlour. The menu is simple, constructed around the finest of independ-ent, artisan Irish & Spanish produce. Choose from awesome sambos and charcuterie, cheese and sea-boards. The parlour serves a ham and cheese toastie, redefining the art-form. Here is an obvious indicator that the criminally overlooked Ringsend village is about to become just, a little fabulous.

Asador1 Victoria House, Haddington Road, Dublin 4 // t: 01 2545353 // www.asador.ie / fb.com/Asador

reception@asador.ie // @AsadorDublin Situated on the corner of Haddington Road and Percy Place, just a stones throw from Baggot Street Bridge in the heart of D4, Asador is known as a true barbecue restaurant where the best of Irish fish, shellfish, and of course steaks are cooked over fires of oak, apple woods and charcoal. Its an authentic barbecue experience where the open kitchen allows guests to watch the chefs work the bespoke 7 foot asado. Go for the great fla-vours you get from cooking this way, stay for the craft beers and cocktails.

ELY WINE BAR22 Ely Place, Dublin 2

01-6768986

elyplace@elywinebar.com

@elywinebars Since 1999, ely wine bar has been at the forefront, being the first to truly deliver great wines by the glass. In its 15th year ely wine bar continues to be Irelands favourite, awarded Best Wine Bar and Best Wine Experience in 2014. Their commitment to food provenance is seen throughout their menus with elys organic beef, pork and lamb all sourced through their own organic farm in the Burren.

Village Caf 170 Lower Rathmines Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6

01-5988 007

info@villagecafe.ie

@villagecafeD6 A Rathmines institution since the 80s, Village Caf is a friendly neighbourhood spot with a cosy ambi-ance. The menus are well constructed and beautifully simple, serving modern Irish cuisine with tasty, well-sourced local ingredients. Village Caf has a brilliant weekend brunch offering; generous open grills and a bourbon and vanilla French toast worth visiting for! A recently launched evening menu, with a wine list of well-priced old world suppliers is already getting critical acclaim. The barbeque baby gem starter with Cashel Blue simply has to be tried with a crisp glass of Wieninger Gruner.

The Brasserie at The MarkerGrand Canal Square, Dublin 2

01-6875104

bookyourtable@themarker.ie

@themarkerhotelA refreshing addition to the Grand Canal restaurant scene, The Brasserie starts with its stunning interior. Comfortable modern, minimal furniture, including the legendary Panton chair, the spectacular grey marble table, and private booths and banquette seating, creating the right amount of privacy for intimate dining. In Ireland, the traditional way of cooking is simple dishes, built around one great ingredient. The Brasserie is no different. From suc-culent rare breed pork or prime dry-aged beef, The Brasserie stays true to Irish roots. For a unique night out visit The Marker Brasserie for one of Dublins best dining experiences.

SALAMANCASt.Andrews Street,Dublin 2 // 01 6774799 // info@

salamanca.ie // www.Salamanca.ie //

facebook.com/salamancatapas // @SalamancaTapasSalamanca brings the taste of Spain to downtown Dublin, providing a wide range of quality Spanish tapas and wines. Their aim is to whisk you from the mundane to the Mediterranean with every mouth-ful. Located on St Andrews Street, right beside the relocated Molly Malone, just off Grafton Street. Taste the sunshine and sea in the tapas on offer on the menu, such as Jamon Iberico, fried calamares and Prawns in Olive oil, also found in the signature dish, Paella de Pollo There are great lunch and early Bird offers, seven days a week. Also try their Cava & Tapas Platter nights which run from Sunday through to Wednesday. Check it out and transport yourself to Spain, without the check in!

mexico to rome23, East Essex St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.

01 6772727

www.mexicotorome.com

facebook.com/mexico2rome // @MexicotoRome Across from the Temple Bar Pub, is Mexico to Rome, the Banditos Grill House. They serve up wonderful mouth-watering Mexican dishes with a twist with tasty European and Italian dishes available. On the menu are sizzling fajitas, burritos, tacos, chilli con carne, steak, fish, pasta dishes and their famous Tex-Mex baby back ribs with Southern Comfort BBQ sauce. The extensive menu suits big and small groups. All cocktails are 5 and there is a great Early Bird (starter and main for 13.50) and a Lunch Special (starter, main and a glass of wine for 9.95). Well worth a visit!

le bon crubeen82 Talbot Street, Dublin 1 // www.leboncrubeen.ie //

@LeBonCrubeen // 01 7040126

This award-winning brasserie in the north of Dublin city centre is well known for delivering some of the best value for money in the city. The menu delivers a grassroots experience, sourcing ingredients from the very finest Irish producers delivering consistent qual-ity. The pre-theatre menu is hugely popular with din-ers visiting the nearby Abbey or Gate theatres while a diversity of offerings mean vegetarians, coeliacs and those looking for low calorie options are also catered for. Shortlisted as finalist in 2012 of the Irish Restaurant Awards Best Casual Dining Restaurant.

The Kitchen Restaurant3 Anne Street South

eat@thekitchen.ie

01 677 4205

thekitchen.ie

www.facebook.com/thekitchendub

The goal at The Kitchen, is to deliver an innovative menu, a great selection of wines and Irish craft beers, in fun and stylish surroundings, at an afford-able cost. Their Head Chef, Vincent Blake, takes pride in preparing dishes which are made from a selection of nutritious, healthy, and well balanced ingredients. The Kitchens style of food is influenced by many world cuisines. The secret to their food having such great flavour is their use of fresh herbs, and a deli-cate balance of spices

Kinara Kitchen17 Ranelagh Village, Dublin 6 // @kinarakitchen //

01 4060066 // kinarakitchen.ie

Kinara Kitchen specialises in Pakistani and Eastern cuisine. They are recent winners of Best Ethnic Restaurant 2012 National Hospitality Awards, offer-ing great value lunch with ethnic naan wraps and thali style meals. Kinara is open 7 days a week from 12-11pm and offers an early bird deal from Monday to Thursday 4-8pm of 19.95 for a three course dinner. From August upstairs at Kinara Kitchen will be home to a brand new cocktail bar, run by award-winning mixologist, Paul Lambert. Available weekends for restaurant visitors, and mid-week for private functions.

ely bar & brasserie, IFSCthe chq building, IFSC, Dublin 1

01-6720010

elybrasserie@elywinebar.com

@elywinebars

ely bar & brasserie, awarded Wine Bar of the Year and Wine Experience of the Year in 2014 is located in beautifully restored 200 year old wine vaults. Since 1999, ely has a commitment to food provenance, with their own organic family farm. Whether its dinner for two or drinks and bar bites with friends, ely bar & brasserie offers one of the most unique and atmospheric dining experiences in Ireland.

Johnnie Foxs PubGlencullen, Co Dublin01 29555647 info@jfp.iewww.jfp.ie

One of Irelands oldest traditional pubs is just half an hours drive outside of Dublin. Located astride a mountain in Glencullen, its also the highest pub in Ireland. A great destination for locals and tourists alike, transporting visitors to bygone times with trad music performed every night and during the daytime on weekends. All the produce this green isle is famous for features on the menu: oysters, mussels, crab claws, seafood platters, steak and lamb, as well as vegetarian dishes. The Hooley Show features live music, Irish dancers and a memorable four course meal. Johnnie Foxs should be on everyones bucket list.

Marcels Restaurant1 Saint Marys Road

Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

01 660 2367

Marcels is the new restaurant on St Marys road in the location of the former Expresso Bar. It is the sister restaurant of the Green Hen. There is much change in the decor, which is very attractive with inviting sit-all-day orange dining chairs. The menu is quite simple, yet appealing. However the food delivers with great, clean flavours. Open all week for both lunch and dinner, it is well worth a visit.

Dax23 Pembroke Street, Dublin 2

01 6761494

Ideally located in the heart of Dublin City, Dax is an award-winning restaurant that is now one of Irelands premier food destinations. Lunch is served from 12.30pm to 2.15pm. At Dax they understand that many of you are under time constraints, so they guarantee fast service without compromising the quality of the food. Dinner is served from 6pm to 10.30pm. They offer Pre-Theatre and A La Carte Menus and guarantee to use only the freshest of seasonal produce, ensuring a healthy fine dining experience.

Viva Espaa Tapas27 South Richmond Street, Dublin 2

t: 01 424 4043

w: www.vivaespanatapas.com

Situated on the canal in Portobello, Viva Espaa brings a slice of Spain to Dublin. This restaurant is lit with Latin colour and a vibrant bohemian atmos-phere. As well as classic Spanish tapas, Viva serves a delicious selection of Spanish coffees, teas, true Spanish hot chocolate, Spanish wines, and Cava. Viva places an emphasis on flavour and good food, making it the perfect place to enjoy a good meal with friends.

Upstairs@5756/57 Lower Clanbrassil St, Dublin 8

01-5320279

57theheadline.ie Located above 57 The Headline Bar on Clanbrassil Street Dublin 8. Upstairs@57 offers a food menu which is varied and influenced by the seasons. The eclectic wine list has been chosen carefully to offer great choice, and to compliment the food offering. Upstairs@57 also has a full bar which boasts 24 Irish Craft Beer taps and a premium Irish Whiskey List. If you look for comfort and quality when dining, look no further.

CAFFE ITALIANO7 Crow Street - Bazzar Galley, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

www.caffeitaliano.ie

01 5511206

Right in the centre of Temple Bar youll find one of Dublins best kept secrets, the haven that is Caffe Italiano. The philosophy here is fresh food seven days a week using the best ingredients at affordable prices. All the food and wine comes directly from Italy, from cheese and cured meat boards to lamb cutlets with Black Forest sauce, they believe in doing things the traditional way to capture truly authentic flavours. Theres live music at weekends making this one of the capitals hotspots, whether its for a coffee, a refreshing beer, a chilled glass of wine or a memorable dinner.

The Green Hen33 Exchequer Street, Dublin 2

01 6707238

thegreenhen.ie

Located in the heart of the city on Exchequer St., The Green Hen specialises in classic French cuisine with an Irish twist. It is known for its gallic dcor, an extensive drinks list of wines, bottled beers, draughts and of course its legendary cocktails. Open 7 days a week, you can try the three-course early bird for 22 from 5.30-7pm from Thursday to Sunday. Delicious food, a lively atmosphere, personable staff and a unique quaintness set this restaurant apart from the rest.

The Port House Pintxo12 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

01 6728950

www.porthouse.ie/pintxos

The Port House Pintxo in Temple Bar serves an array of authentic Spanish Tapas and Pintxos plus a wide and varied selection of wines from Spain, Portugal and the Basque Region. With an impressive garden terrace overlooking Meeting House Square the soft candle light creates a romantic and relaxed atmos-phere. Does not take bookings

Mourne SeafoodMillennium Tower, Charlotte Quay, Dublin 2

t: 01-6688862

w: mourneseafood.com

@mourneseafoodSituated right in the heart of the citys thriving canal basin district, Mourne Seafood Bar is an oasis of calm but a hop, skip and a jump from the city centre. The masterminds behind Mournes reputa-tions precede them, having earned huge plaudits for their restaurants in Belfast and County Down. With stunning views and remarkably competitive prices, considering the sheer quality of the produce on show, Mourne Seafood Bar is undoubtedly one of the most exciting newcomers to the capitals culinary landscape.

Il Posto10 Saint Stephens Green, Dublin 2

t: 01 679 4769

w: www.ilpostorestaurant.com

Situated on Dublins landmark St. Stephens Green, Il Posto has been cooking delicious contemporary and traditional Italian Mediterranean dishes using the best local and international produce since 2003. A firm favourite for business lunches, romantic din-ners, pre-theatre meals and great nights out. Il Posto offers an intimate and elegant setting, an informal relaxed atmosphere and sumptuous food, all served with a generous helping of warm hospitality.

BelluccisSweepstakes Centre, 22-30 Merrion Road, Dublin 4

// 01 668 9422 // www.bellucci.ie

Located in Dublins exclusive Ballsbridge area, Belluccis is situated close to many of Dublins top hotels, across from the famous RDS venue and a short walk from the Aviva Stadium. The restaurant is also close to both the American and British Embassies and is ideal for business lunches, pre and post-event suppers. The casual atmosphere coupled with great Italian food and service set the scene for a cosy romantic meal. The large outdoor area is ideal for al fresco dining or enjoying one of the something from the extensive cocktail menu.

Stanleys Restaurant and Wine Bar7, St. Andrews Street , Dublin 2

t: 01-4853273

@stanleysd2

FB: Stanleys Restaurant & Wine

www.stanleysrestaurant.ie

Stanleys Restaurant and Wine Bar is located in the heart of Dublin, a short walk from College Green on St Andrews Street. They pride themselves on pairing modern Irish cuisine with an inspiring and uncon-ventional wine list. Chef/proprietor Stephen McArdle has created a unique space across three floors, a modern ground floor wine bar, an intimately classic dining room, and private dining room to cater for all occasions.

coda eateryThe Gibson Hotel, Point Village, Dublin 1

01 681 5000

thegibsonhotel.ie

Its the final studio album by rock giants, Led Zeppelin and it serves pretty legendary food too! At Coda Eatery the ingredients speak for themselves. Their menu offers a wide range of meats for exam-ple; dry aged rump, sirloin, rib eye and flat iron which are cooked over burning lava rock at a high temperature to create a charred and smoked finish. Theyve kept things simple serving these prime cuts with well prepared sauces and seasonal sides.

Kokoro Sushi Bento19 Lower Liffey Street, D1, 01-8728787

51 South William Street, D2, 01-5470658

Unit N, Liffey Trust Centre, D1, 01-5474390

FB: @Kokoro Sushi Bento

w: kokorosushibento.com

Kokoro Sushi Bento takes pride in preparing not only the freshest, but most affordable sushi Dublin has to offer, freshly-made every day. Home to Irelands only pick n mix sushi bar, at Kokoro you can enjoy delicious Japanese hot food favourites such as Katsu Curry or Yaki Soba. In using premium ingredients, together with highly trained staff, Kokoro has forged a reputation as Dublins finest independent sushi restaurant.

Its really a lovely location you have here, so central but with so much room due to the different floors. Are you drawing much of a distinction between the various spaces?Stephen: The ground floor is more casual dining, but its all casual, in fair-ness. We want to move away from some of the stuffiness that is associated with the Irish fine dining experience while still keeping a real focus on creativity, sea-sonality and top quality Irish producers in terms of the food. The ground floor though will have more of a wine bar atmosphere, good music, small plates of Irish cured meats, a great range of wine by the glass and wine specials changing weekly and monthly. Then the first floor is an intimate restaurant space, more classical in a sense but still in keeping with a relaxed, welcoming approach to service, creating a good relationship

PATRICK AND STEPHEN MCARDLE STANLEY RESTAURANT & WINE BARbetween staff and customer, which is key to what were doing. The second floor is more for private dining and special events.

What sort of events do you have in mind?Patrick: First off, weve got one of the top Northern Rhone win-emakers, Yves Cuilleron, coming over to us for a wine dinner. He produces about 400,000 bottles a year and they all get snapped up right away.S: Whole countries only gets allocated a certain amount of bot-tles due to demand and, of course, within that theres only a small amount of restaurants that get bottles.P: So, on Monday 9th February were doing an evening with Yves. Itll be canaps in the winebar to start before moving upstairs for an intimate 25 seat, six-course tasting menu paired with match-ing wines. Were happy to say that sold out almost immediately, but its only the first in a series were putting together. Down the line weve got a wine dinner in conjunction with The Corkscrew planned for the end of February, and then an Austrian wine din-ner with two of their top producers. Weve also got a collabora-tion in the works with the Celtic Whiskey Shop.S: Were eager to work with people with the same idea and focus in terms of what theyre trying to achieve.

P: Weve got a great location, so we as time goes on we hope Stanleys can be a real hub for the Irish wine scene.

Obviously wine is a big part of what you are doing with Stanleys.P: Absolutely, We want people to open the list and say to them-selves, What an amazing selection! Theres sherrys, skin contact wines, ports, wines from obscure places.S: Weve got a Austrian reds on the list which would be some-what out of the ordinary over here. People are loving them. P: Were trying to do something for the discerning wine lover, while being very accessible. Also, our sommelier Morgan is one of only two in the country qualified by the guild of sommeliers. We have tremendous wine talent in the building. Morgan is a walk-ing encyclopaedia and a well of passion and here as a full-time resource for both staff and customers.

Stanleys Restaurant & Wine Bar, 7 Saint Andrew Street, Dublin 2

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Kanum Thai is an Irish owned authentic Thai food and noodle bar, which also provides take away or delivery to your home. Kanum uses only Irish meats and there is no MSG used in their food preparation. All of the food is cooked to order and is low in fat. Kanum pride themselves on giving their customers restaurant quality food at takeaway prices. Eat in, Takeaway or Home/Office deliveries from Noon until late 7 days a week.

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The Mango Tree is all about authentic Thai flavours, spearheaded by Head Chef Nipaporn, trained by her mother, herself a successful Thai food chef in Thailand and Sweden, Chef Nipaporn has brought he skills acquired around the world to The Mango Tree. With branches in Rathfarnham, Lucan and Greystones, the Mango Tree covers huge areas of both sides of the city. Favourites include traditional Thai dishes such as Pad Thai and Green Curry.

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ast month, my distinguished colleague Daniel Gray visited The Dean Hotel as a Barfly scout. A month later, I was back to see how Sophies was maturing

as a restaurant. You picked the right night for dinner, our waiter tells

us as he sets us up with water and menus on a Sunday evening. It can be a bit clubby in here on a Friday and Saturday night. That sounds like fun too, but were glad we get to focus on the food in peace. Its still very buzzy, of course, and, as is well documented by now, the views of the city are simply exquisite.

A clever combination of crab and pear comes as salad (10) that also includes ribbons of carrots and dollops of blood orange dressing. Crusty bread from The Bretzel Bakery is given generously and the butter its served with is exactly the correct temperature for spreading, which pleases me no end. Our small table gets crowded quickly though I would question the wisdom of setting up each table with a full-sized bottle of olive oil, a pepper mill and a big box of Atlantic Sea Salt.

The idea of bone marrow with toast (8) suits the style

of The Dean lots of attitude, a little quirky but down to earth but it was very, very oily and lacked seasoning. I wonder if there is an alternative way to prepare the mar-row to make it more palatable while retaining its rustic charm?

I have a nosy peek in at the kitchen, which is in a glass-walled cube of a room near the front door of the restau-rant. My nose nearly pressed against the glass, I can see all the chefs prepping and chopping, squeezing and saucing, as if theyre in the most seriously stylized zoo of all time. They seem happy and well looked after so I dont feel too bad for them.

Theres a huge pizza oven to the front of the kitchen, too, and this is where our fennel sausage, taleggio and rosemary pizza (15) comes from. Its superb. Its thin, crispy base is scattered with the perfect ratio of sausage to cheese to herb. Also impressive is the oozing flavour of the oxtail ragu laced with plumped up apricots, served with pappardelle prepared in house and scattered with pistachi-os. The pastas shiny ribbons carry this meaty sauce, and I love the occasional crunch of the pistachio.

We adore the desserts. A bowl of ice-cream (7) with caramelized pecans is served with sticky toffee sauce and butterscotch sauce. You really can have it all. Even better is a creatively tart panna cotta (7) topped with a layer of blueberry jelly and a dusting of honeycomb.

Sophies is a busy space. It probably closes for about two hours out of 24, catering for Dublin drinkers until late then kicking off early with breakfasts for guests. When I do a bit of ogling at the hotel rooms and rates on the website, I notice breakfast is not included. It feels like Sophies wants to welcome non-residents and even more so, that non-residents might be their main priority.This makes sense, economically and emotionally. Why build a beauti-ful restaurant that shows off Dublin so well and not share it with Dubliners?

Our dinner, which included a first-rate raspberry sour mocktail (6), a savoured Guarapo cocktail (11), a glass of Kellerei Kaltern that was expertly recommended by our waiter (9), two large sparkling waters (5 each) and a very fine Clement & Pekoe espresso (2.20) came to a grand total of 106.20.

The choice prize

dinner at Sophies at The Dean 33 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2 01-6078100 www.sophies.ie

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Welcome to Zaragoza, where youll find deliciously fresh Mediterranean tapas served with the warmest Irish welcome.A contemporary fusion of modern, authentic cuisine presented in a convivial atmosphere, Zaragoza is not just a place, its a destination.

South William Street, Dublin 2 Ph: 01 6794020

Opening hours: Monday - Sunday - 12noon - Midnight (last orders 11pm)

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Base Coffee Base has won over the coffee lovers of Ballsbridge. With their House Blend and rotational Single Origin, theres always something new to try here. They use the very best coffee sourced internationally from Dublin roasters 3fe. You can also grab a Base signature wood fired sandwich or salad or cake from Dublin micro bakery, Wildflour to make it the perfect working lunch hour.

Head barista - Kieran ODriscoll18 Merrion Road, Ballsbridget: 01 440 5100@basewfp

Peacock Green With two great city centre locations, Peacock Green is the latest addition to the burgeoning Dublin caf scene. The Leeson St. branch is larger in scale with a stylish and relaxed interior, while their more snug Lord Edward St. branch (at the top of Dame St.) has the same chic, Parisian, with huge shop windows - perfect for people watching. Both Peacock Green outlets have already developed a great following since their respective open-ings. Their emphasis is on quality and freshness with everything possible made from scratch in-house daily by their chefs for their lunch-time sambos soups, delicious treats and pastries and of course their wonderful Peacock Green coffee blend, single origin guest beans, and loose leaf tea selection.

25 Leeson Street Lwr, Dublin 4.13 Lord Edward St, Dublin 2.Hatch Street Upper Vault 8, Dublin 2

Roasted Brown Roasted Brown quickly established itself as one of Dublins top coffee spots and one of Temple Bars nicest hangouts. Baristas Ferg Brown and Rob Lewis serve beautiful coffee using a variety of beans and brew methods. But it doesnt stop with coffee, Roast Browns food is all prepared on site; gourmet sandwiches, organic soups and delicious sweet treats. They also serve a top notch brunch on weekends and have recently begun roasting their own beans too.

Proprietor/Head Barista: Ferg BrownCurved Street, Temple Bar, D2@RoastedBrown

Dublin Barista School If youre looking for more from coffee, The Dublin Barista School is the place. A dedicated training centre, offering two-hour lessons in espresso basics or an intensive three-day course to earn their Qualified Barista Award. Dublin Barista School is also the place to pick up any coffee accoutrements, whether you want to weigh it, grind it or pour it. As well as offering the knowledge and the gear, they serve up incredible value take-out coffee which they roast themselves (everything is 2), or even a filter coffee which they source their beans from The Barn, a Berlin-based roastery. Open Mon-Sun 9am-4pm

19a South Anne Street, Dublin 2. t: 01-6778756 w: dublinbaristaschool.ie@dubbaristasch

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CAF OF THE MONTHClement & Pekoe Clement & Pekoe, established since 2008, are are purveyors of fine tea and coffee. The hub of their business is situated on bustling South William St, offering a local coffee house vibe in the city and a shopping experience like no other. Choose from an array of loose leaf teas and seasonal coffees from select roasters. The owners Simon and Dairine are on hand to advise on how to enjoy tea or coffee at home. Clement & Pekoe are now also open in Temple Bar, housed in the contemporary surround-ings of Indigo & Cloth on East Essex St. Open MonFri 8am-7pm, Sat 9am6.30pm & Sun 11am6pm

50 South William St, D2 & 9 Essex St East, D2www.clementandpekoe.com@ClementandPekoe

Sasha House Petite Talk about not even knowing what you were missing until it is right in front of you! The latest addition to the Dublin cafe scene is the wonderful and quirky Sasha House Petite a micro-roastery, French/Slavic pastry bar that will entice even the most diligent of dieters with the mouth-watering signature desserts and breakfast menus. Sasha House Petites specialties from the Sacher Torte to the Pork Belly Bread are delightfully refined and fresh; and if youd rather go for some specialty coffee, youll be able to choose from a selection of several aromas and tastes, carefully picked and micro-roasted in house.

Drury Street Car Park, Drury Street, Dublin 2 www.shpetite.iet: (01) 672 9570 @SashaHouseDub

The Bird Cage Bakery Warm, cosy and friendly, The Birdcage Bakery stands out at its Harcourt location as one of the areas finest cafes. With inviting, comfortable dcor, the friendly staff offer a selection of homemade pastries, desserts, cakes and bite-sized treats all made from scratch daily. The savoury lunch menu is enjoyed all week long and offers an original take on classics such as meatballs and smokey bacon & cabbage among others. With top quality coffee, freshly roasted from the kiosk, enjoy one house blend and one single origin on offer daily, alongside a selection of teas from Clement & Pekoe. Open Mon-Fri 7.30am-3.30pm

21 Harcourt Rd, Dublin 2t: 01 405 4890w: facebook.com/BirdcageBakery

Simons Place An arty Bohemian caf long established on Georges St, Simons place attracts an eclectic mix of students, musicians and working stiffs.Heart-warming lunches of old-school doorstep sand-wiches and home-made soups will always keep winter at bay. Try the cinnamon buns ! 22 S Great Georges St,Dublin 2 Tel ; 016797821www.facebook.com/simonsplacecafe

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Tell me about your background in coffee and how you got interested in it initially.I was from the financial services industry and I started a food business, back at the end of 2009. Basically I sublet a kitchen and that was my first business, making sandwiches and delivering them into offices. Through that I came across a coffee shop for sale. That prompted me to do a basic coffee course over in London. I started learning about it from there, and it just brought me on this road to starting a business specifically focused on coffee. Im about six years down the line and I suppose Ive gone from starting off knowing very little about coffee and not appreciating it to being self-confessed coffee geek. I go on holidays with my weighing scales, timer and my hand-grinder! Its a different world from the coffee I was drink-ing.

So what year did the school start?We started on Leeson Lane three years ago this month. The school was born out of the fact that people were coming into the coffee shop regularly looking for work experience. Theyre saying Look, well work for free. To begin with Id agree, but by the end of it I was actually spending my whole time training them, theyd almost be getting in the way. So I thought OK, lets run a course and see how it goes in our shop. We started with one a month and it was fully booked, so it went to twice a month, then once a week, then twice a week, and suddenly this business was doing better than my caf. We started off with a basic course and weve stretched out now to three different levels.

Tell me about the different courses you teach.Theres three courses at three different levels. Level one will focus on the background on coffee. This is a course I love and it fascinates people who

didnt realise that the backstory of coffee is so complex and interesting. We start with the farmer and plantation and move on to the roaster. Then we move on to brewing coffee, how to understand what the difference between a good coffee and a bad coffee is. Level two is all espresso. The focus is understanding the espresso machine how it operates, techniques to make good espresso, working with milk, and trying to get everyone in the team to make a very similar drink. Thats the big problem at most coffee shops that you go in, if you were working youd make it one way and the other barista would make it another way, and theres no consistency between people. Beyond that, our level three course is more advanced where we go into more in depth details and dif-ferent areas of what weve taught before. All our courses are focused on the barista and arming them with the knowledge and skillset needed to become an excellent barista.

Any specific plans then for the future with the school or the shop?This year we just want to build on our training and hopefully bring on some more specialised courses for those who want to learn more specifics about brewing. Our plan is to build a brew bar in the back of our shop at some stage this year. I want to highlight how coffee has become a form of enter-tainment for people. Different brew methods, dif-ferent varieties of coffee from different countries. Its romantic and highlights what I call the theatre of coffee. The only thing I drink is filter coffee, its my passion. Overall, its like any business, we just want it keep growing.

Dublin Barista School, 19a South Anne Street, Dublin 2 or dublinbaristaschool.ie

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Hansel & Gretel Bakery & Patisserie From Trinity College to Baggot Street youll notice breadcrumb trails leading to Hansel and Gretel Bakery on Clare Street. Located just beside the National Gallery, this little bakery is the perfect spot to grab something to enjoy in Merrion Square. The freshly baked pastries (especially the almond crois-sants) and coffee from Ariosa make a great combo to start the morning, especially with the local office crowd. Everything is handmade from scratch with the ingredients sourced from small local producers, from their breads to their pastries to their delicious cakes.

20 Clare Street, Dublin 2w: facebook.com/HanselandGretelBakeryPatisseriet: 01-5547292

Berlin D2 Located at the back of the Powerscourt Town House, Berlin D2 is a new cafe that is saying a big Hallo to Dublins city centre since it opened earlier this year. Serving Ariosa coffee, Berlin D2 has a re-laxed vibe in the style of the city from which it takes its name. Also on the menu are a selection of sweet treats, and a some accoutrements straight out of the German capital: a DJ booth playing crisp electronica, Sunday markets, morning yoga classes, ping-pong competitions and an fledgling bookshop with art and photography books and magazines. Recently theyve added a beer license (serving predominantly German beers) with Fischers Helles and Guinness on draft as well as an evening menu with schnitzel, bratwurst and marinated chicken. Clarendon Street, D2 fb.com/homeofthebeart: 086 891 9569

The Punnet Food Emporium The Punnet is a health food shop that offers customers a comprehensive range of healthy lunches, snacks and products difficult to find anywhere else nationwide and if they don't have what youre looking for, simply ask and they will find it for you! The Punnet's range of detox programs are also second to none, with 3/5 day fruit and veg or veg only juice cleanses and 5 day salad plans that take care of your food concerns for the week while all the nutrients and goodness take care of you. The Punnet is the only place in Ireland to offer such a service dedicating itself to fresh, quality food and juices and rich flavourful coffee including the 'Bulletproof'.

94/95 Lower Mount Street pfedublin@gmail.comwww.thepunnet.ie@punnethealth

Cafe @indigoandcloth The newly opened Cafe is a collaboration with our good friends Clement & Pekoe. It sits on our ground floor and has seating for 6 to 8 people. You can grab a perch in the window or at the larger community table, enjoy the surrounds or grab something to read. Serving Climpson & Sons beans as our House Blend, choose from an ever changing filter menu, loose tea and some delicious cakes too. We hope you like it as much as we do. Open MonSat 10am6pm & Sun 12 5pm 9 Essex St East, Dublin 2www.indigoandcloth.com/cafewww.clementandpekoe.com@indigoandclotht: 01 670 6403

Mexico K Chido With their funky vintage Citroen HY and friendly staff Mexico K Chido serve up delicious, authentic Mexican street food in an unconventional location! Parked in the entrance of Fegans Foodservice warehouse, K Chido creates a comfy (heated!) space with cushioned upcycled pallet furniture. Gustavos home-made marinades and salsas make it truly Mexican, firing out traditional classics such as pulled pork tacos, nachos and tortas weekdays, and transforming into a Mexican Bruncheria on weekends, offering a chilled atmosphere with your huevos rancheros. Freshly ground Ariosa coffee rounds off a perfect caf experience. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat & Sun 11am-6pm

18 Chancery St, Dublin 7Email: kchidomexico@gmail.com@kchidomexicoFacebook: Mexico K Chido

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SHIPPING TH IS F EBRUARYThis Fair Trade and organic certified coffee is grown, processed and traded exclusively by women. A smooth, rich, all-day drinking coffee which has been cultivated in organic, shade-grown conditions.

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Science Gallery Caf Set in the super-cool surroundings of Science Gallery, Science Gallery Caf is one of the citys most interest-ing meeting places. This bright, contemporary space is home to an enthusiastic team serving up fresh food and great coffee. In fact, caf owner Peter is so pas-sionate about coffee that he decided to roast his own, and Science Gallery became the first place in Dublin to serve the amazing Cloud Picker Coffee, handroasted here in Dublin City Centre. You can also choose from a great menu that includes everything from Peters Mums Beef Goulash Stew to the student takeaway soup-sambo-fruit combo deals (for only 5!)

Pearse Street, Trinity College, Dublin 2. t: 01 8964138www.sciencegallery.com

Kaph Kaph, the newest addition to the creative quarter at 31 Drury Street is an independent speciality coffee shop with a difference. From its red industrial stools, up-cycled mannequin window display cushions, to an aged copper bar, the caf flirts with Scandinavian minimal-ism, playing an eclectic mix of new folk and electronic. For the folks at Kaph, its all about the coffee, from the Anfim grinders to the Nuova Simonelli mothership, they are dedicated to serving you the best brew.

31 Drury Street, Dublin 2 kaph.ie

147 Deli 147 Deli is a small independent delicatessen that is passionate about local, seasonal ingredients and great coffee, located in the heart of Chinatown on Parnell Streett beside North Great Georges Street. Everything is cooked and prepared on-site which includes smoking their own meats and fish for their mouth-watering sandwiches and salads. The menu includes sandwiches, soups, salads and freshly made juices with weekly specials. Great decor, friendly staff, good music and big in the game when it comes to sandwiches.

147 Parnell Street, Dublin 1t: 01 872 8481w: facebook.com/147deliparnell@147cafe

Mortons Park Place Mortons has been a part of Dublin since the 1930s and it is still an Irish family run business. Their station building outfit is a modern and vibrant delicatessen that serves great food on the go. It was one of the first delis in Dublin to give calorific and nutritional informa-tion for their sandwiches. The whole experience is enhanced by the Old Harcourt St. Railway Station interior and by their excellence in coffee. Park Place, Hatch Street, Dublin 2 www.mortons.iefacebook.com/mortonsdublin

Caf Gray Caf Gray opened its second outlet on Dawson Street and is attracting a lot of interest. Owned by Robert Gray, it serves legendary 3fe coffee, loose leaf teas from Clement & Pekoe as well as cold pressed juice from Sprout Food for non-coffee drinkers. Their food offering is based on the best Irish artisan producers and the sandwiches, soup and salad are some of the best in town and the prices are very keen compared to the chains. Go before the crowds do!

63 Dawson St.FB @cafegraydublin@cafegraydublin

Wall & Keogh Tea Lounge Wall and Keogh is the original. Its the tea company that made loose leaf tea important again, with a location to enjoy your cuppa in that compares to no other. They have a full caf attached and all the baked goods are homemade. Just go see for yourself, its wholesale & retail tea of the highest grade.

45 Richmond Street South, Portobello, Dublin 6t: 01-4759052@wallandkeoghtea

Grove Road Caf Grove Road is the latest addition to the flourishing Dublin speciality caf scene and is apparently the new place to be seen in Dublin 6! It boasts a bright and invit-ing space with a rugged yet contemporary interior, and sweeping panoramic views of the canal. At Grove Road they are very proud of many things: their consistently great coffee which is supplied by Roasted Brown in Temple Bar and their fresh delicious food and treats to name but a couple. It has also been said that they have the friendliest staff the city has to offer!Mon-Fri 7.30am-6pm. Brunch Sat 9am-4pm.

1 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6www.groveroadcafe.iet: (01) 5446639@GroveRoadCafe

Busy Bean Cafe Located on Molesworth Street, Busy Bean Caf is a very welcoming home from home. Amongst the favourites on offer is an array of fresh baked scones and breads, homemade soups, daily carvery sand-wiches, pasta dishes, salads and a plethora of gourmet signature sandwiches. Simply put, their philosophy is to serve real food and real coffee at a real price where you will always be made welcome. Busy Bean Cafe also offers catering for offices and events. Open Mon-Fri 7am-5pm and Sat 9am-5pm.

37 Molesworth St, Dublin 2t: 01-6789793w: facebook.com/BusyBeanCafe

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Science Gallery Caf Set in the super-cool surroundings of Science Gallery, Science Gallery Caf is one of the citys most interest-ing meeting places. This bright, contemporary space is home to an enthusiastic team serving up fresh food and great coffee. In fact, caf owner Peter is so pas-sionate about coffee that he decided to roast his own, and Science Gallery became the first place in Dublin to serve the amazing Cloud