Food & Drink

‘Small businesses are the backbone of our economy.’ Or so the saying goes. You’ll often hear politicians echo this remark, from Washington DC to Wellington, NZ. It is, however, a statement that is ringing true for a lot of towns …

The new premises on Richmond Street South is the latest chapter in the Arepas Grill’s tale of bringing the Venezuelan cuisine to the people of Dublin. Having previously served from street trucks at markets throughout the city, the company has …

Tapas is a classic holiday food favourite, though it can be difficult to find authentic versions outside Spain. With places like Salamanca and Tapas de Lola seen as popular options in Dublin, is there a justification for another restaurant offering …

The climate march made us hungry. For action yes, but also food. We had a few hours in Halls before heading back into town to dance. I quietly offered to make someone some spaghetti. An hour later, 10 people were …

Ingredients

1 large white onion

1 large carrot

2 garlic cloves

3 small tomatoes

1 cup of red lentils

3 cups of water

1 teaspoon cumin

1.5 teaspoons of salt

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon dried coriander (optional)

Method…

Kebabs have long suffered from a reputation as the 4am feed of the drunk and desperate. This stigma should be not be accepted too hastily. The basis for a kebab, as pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted spit and …

Dumplings are a dish belonging to many cultures and tastes. Both Eastern European and many Asian cuisines are famous for their dumpling selections, and with intrigue surrounding the dumpling hype, Little Dumpling on Mary Street seems to be worth closer …

Dublin has just been voted the most vegan-friendly city in the world – a total joy if, like me, you prefer plant-based foods. With Glas opening last week, a rather fancy, and professedly sustainable and meatless restaurant, Dublin’s club of …

I’ll confess, I’ve never really “got” brunch. I feel this has something to do with the difficult decisions brunch often prompts: Should I have breakfast beforehand? What time, if at all, should I have “dunch”? Shouldn’t I be in my …

Starbucks, Costa, Café Nero – all safe choices, but what about something different for your next coffee break? Trinity’s location is advantageous when it comes to options for coffee and chats, but we often ignore the hidden treasures of our …