Category Archives: Dublin

World Steak Challenge 2019: And the Winners Are …

Posted on 2019-07-31 by tikichris

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World Steak Challenge 2019

Posted on 2019-07-27 by tikichris

For the first time in its five year history, World Steak Challenge held its annual competition outside of London. The 2019 event to determine the World’s Best Sirloin, World’s Best Rib Eye and World’s Best Fillet and to reward the producers of those cuts for a delicious job well done (or ideally medium-rare I suppose) was in Dublin. Celebrated Fire Restaurant and Lounge was a most accommodating host venue for all the judging of more than 300 cuts of steak from 25 countries.  Continue reading →

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Best Bars and Pubs of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-10 by tikichris

Have a look my Best of 2018 list of my favourite bars sidled up to this year (with entries from London, Edinburgh Dublin, Cleveland and the Texas Hill Country). Continue reading →

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Best Burgers of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-06 by tikichris

Is there anything more satisfying than a big juicy burger? After compiling my list of the best burgers I had this year I’m having trouble coming up with ideas for foods I crave nearly as much. My Best of 2018 … Continue reading →

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Best Breakfasts and Brunches of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-04 by tikichris

Welcome back to the Best of 2018. Here’s a plateful of hearty recommendations for breaking fast in London and elsewhere, and in this case elsewhere means San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country, Dublin, Edinburgh, Milan and Hiroshima.
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Where to Dine in Dublin | Index

Posted on 2018-03-08 by tikichris

I hope found some savoury insight or at least some sweet recommendations in my series about dining in Dublin. Continue reading →

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Where to Dine in Dublin | The Pepper Pot Cafe

Posted on 2018-03-07 by tikichris

I had a phenomenal breakfast at The Pepper Pot Cafe and can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t find The Pepper Pot’s offer a delicious one. Continue reading →

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Where to Dine in Dublin | The Rolling Donut

Posted on 2018-03-06 by tikichris

So donuts in Dublin are definitely a thing! And The Rolling Donut does them deliciously well.In particular, two of the more decadent creations from its menu made my taste buds swoon: the salted caramel pistachio and the maple bacon. Both cost about €3 and one with a cup of pretty damn good coffee (for €5) made an excellent breakfast. Continue reading →

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Where to Dine in Dublin | Piglet Wine Bar

Posted on 2018-03-05 by tikichris

Piglet Wine Bar, a laidback little eatery on the edge of Temple Bar was a last minute idea for dinner – but one that turned out to be brilliant. I loved the concept and the food and left wishing there was something similar in my hood back home in London. Continue reading →

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Where to Dine in Dublin | Fish Shop, Benburb Street

Posted on 2018-03-04 by tikichris

Fish Shop, Benburb Street is a supremely simple chip shop and wine bar about a block away on Benburb Street – was. So I went there – and had what I reckon will go down as one the very best meals of my year. Continue reading →

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Where to Dine in Dublin | The Winding Stair

Posted on 2018-03-03 by tikichris

Given its prominence in guide books and listicles as well as its tourist-accessible location near the Ha’penny Bridge, my instinct was to stay clear of The Winding Stair. Then I read the menu. Continue reading →

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Where to Dine in Dublin | Oxmantown

Posted on 2018-03-02 by tikichris

Oxmantown’s Black Pudding breakfast sandwich was a morning meal worth waking up for – particularly with its rather kindly price of €5.90. An assemblage of Jack McCarthy’s “Queens” black pudding with tomato relish, pickles, aioli, and rocket on supremely spongy sourdough, it hit the spot and kept any inkling of hunger at bay well past my usual lunchtime. Continue reading →

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Where to Dine in Dublin | Bunsen

Posted on 2018-03-01 by tikichris

Before my trip I’d done some preliminary Googling for “best restaurants” in town and in the area where I was staying (Temple Bar). Bunsen kept coming up. I certainly wasn’t against having a good burger and couldn’t argue with it being just a couple of minutes away from my room. Continue reading →

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Where to Dine in Dublin

Posted on 2018-02-28 by tikichris

Wondering where to dine in Dublin? You’re in luck! As good of a question as it might be, the answers are all the more excellent and delectable. Continue reading →