4th of July Baileys Smores

It’s that time of year to be dazzled by all things red, white and blue for 4th of July celebrations. Ireland it seems is embracing more than ever our American friend’s holiday just as they have taken to heart our St. Patrick’s day.  Continue reading

Lidl Red Wine

Two Lidl Red Wines

Throughout the year Lidl tend to have a number of wine festival sales.  Their most recent offerings cover Iberia, France and Italy.  I missed a recent tasting, but I picked out two Lidl red wines from the list and they kindly sent me samples for review purposes. Continue reading

Lamb Shoulder

Etto – Merrion Row

There is very little that has not been said about the exceptional food in Etto on Merrion Row. To be honest I don’t really have a lot to add.  Many with superior food knowledge to me have sat at its tables and filed newspaper column inches with praise. Continue reading

Welcome to Carton House

The Linden Tree at Carton House

Carton House in Kildare is home to The Linden Tree restaurant.  Voted the best hotel restaurant in Kildare in 2015 and 2017, it is stacking up quite a few accolades.  Continue reading

Fueling Your Run

Fuelling Your Run

Eat. Run. Sleep. Repeat? Fuelling Your Run is key to staying energised, alert, on-track and in sync with your body. An empty tank gets you nowhere. Continue reading

Wowburger

Wowburger

Sometimes a burger is just a burger and sometimes its a Wowburger.  A relatively recent chain of burger joints which has expanded to six locations in Dublin and one in Cork, Wowburger’s original home was in the Workman’s Club. Continue reading

Paris Half Marathon 2018

Sitting there with my wine the only Steps I liked where the ones who danced in formation and sang a cover of Tragedy. The Paris Half Marathon or Semi de Paris was officially finished and I was enjoying a glass of cold Chablis at a side street cafe.  Continue reading

Chocolate Restaurant Berlin

Ich mag Schokolade, or in English, I like chocolate. If you find yourself in Berlin and you feel the same, then the chocolate restaurant upstairs in Fassbender and Rausch is a must visit. Continue reading