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Table 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 ingredients and changing the menu seasonally. Table Six always has a quaint buzzing atmosphere in their dining. Read more online…

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London is often compared to Dublin, presumably as it’s our nearest capital city, but is it even a fair comparison to make, given the relative scales of the places?

It’s not fair. There are about three times as many people in the London metropolitan area as there are in the entirety of Ireland. When you first move over, you can develop this tendency to incredulously tell your friends back home about the Tube and more art and so forth, but it’s not a competition. Dublin was never the capital of a worldwide empire full of lads who decided they wanted to chip off the walls of Assyrian temples and ship them back to be displayed for free in perpetuity for the greater glory and education of the nation.

HIDDEN CITY: A WALKING ADVENTURE

Young Hearts Run Free’s next event is a little more out of the box: a walking tour featuring chat, song and readings led by Karl Whitney and featuring amongst others, musicians Dónal Lunny and Barry McCormack. Whitney’s excellent Hidden City: Adventures and Explorations in Dublin was one of our favourite books of 2014, and was all about the nooks, crannies and overlooked parts of Dublin, and the tour will explore much the same subject matter. IL It kicks off at 4pm on Saturday 18th April and costs €14. Space is very limited so pick up tickets at bit. ly/Hidden-City

home from home Karl on London

What do you miss about Dublin?

Dublin is in the middle of concentric rings of city, suburbs, exurbs, whatever. Everything points to a couple of square miles in the middle, from canal to canal and from Stoneybatter to the harp bridge thing. In London, you could end up with three people all having to travel an hour each just to meet up in a normal pub, in a normal area, that suits you all. It’s much rarer for one thing to lead to another until I’m at an afterparty seven hours later having met 25 people I know 25 different ways during the night. I also miss Irish TV and radio and culture and fixations, and to an extent the food, and my friends, family and dog. None of this I can bring with me.

In what ways is London more class/grim than Dublin?

There’s a lot going on in London, whether you want to drink gin cocktails from a Bird’s custard tin or go to see Leyton Orient play at an hour’s notice. If you’re bored, you want to be bored. And buses run all night. So that’s all quite class. Rush hour on the Tube, though, is grim, and so is much of the culture that spins off of London being this huge financial centre full of people paid to make more money from a pile of money. It is quite alienating not to have money in London. IL

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And the bead goes on...

Having graduated from LSAD with ‘Best Overall Collection’, and won the ‘Student Designer of the Year’ title at the Irish Innovation Awards in 2013, Michael Stewart was always going to be tipped for great things. His first post-graduation foray, Commune, was featured in the recent International Fashion Showcase at London Fashion Week, representing a new wave of Irish designers embracing their ‘Irishness’ through considered craftsmanship and with purposeful vision.

What drew you to fashion design?

I always wanted to become a painter, and I started painting when I was very young. I was hugely encouraged by my mum and my teachers to paint, so much so that I actually almost sickened myself. I used to get stomach aches and headaches! I was traumatised from painting and I literally didn’t pick up a pencil to draw anything again until I was 18. At seven or eight I retired from painting! [Laughs] I decided that I did want to go to art college, and I heard a little bit about the mystique of Fashion Design at Limerick – like it was this secret world – and that the fashion students were amazing. It was exciting to hear about, so it really captured my imagination. I had heard how difficult it was on the course, and if I hear something’s difficult, I find that I want to take it on and do it! I loved the course and kept going from there, with a genuine feeling of excitement about fashion, and I didn’t get that from anything else, so that fuelled my progression.

Have you worked in fashion?

I’ve only done two internships, mainly because of money – because I couldn’t afford to work for free. I would have loved to have done a million internships, but I just couldn’t do it. My first internship was at Giles in London, which was OK. I was beading for about ten hours a day, and there’s only so much of that you can really do and still have a smile on your face about it, especially when you don’t have any money for food. It was hard to work on the side as well. Sometimes I think that when you’re working that long and not getting paid, it sort of knocks your self-esteem to get paid work – as though you don’t deserve to be earning money for some weird reason. Internships are good in terms of getting some exposure to the world, but in terms of confidence, it can really kill your confidence.

When I was there I did learn a lot. I got to see all of the Giles archives with all of his drawings, and it was helpful to see his pro-

the 1960s and ’70s where people literally removed themselves from society and became self-sufficient, and also how people would have sat during long winters producing tapestries and hand-crafts.

I thought that it would be nice to have elements of that, and that’s where the beading came into the collection, some really naturalistic beading, like enchanted moss growing on the forest floor. Another thing that I’m trying to touch on in my work is being able to capture a certain amount of energy within a garment. I remember seeing Carrickmacross lace before and getting an amazing feeling when I saw it, and being conscious of how much time someone has put into a piece. It was mind-blowing to me to know someone had put over 400 hours into this piece of lace.

You feel as though you get an exchange of energy from that.

My beading in this collection took over 600 hours, I spent a lot of time doing that.

It wasn’t frantic or planned, it developed organically, almost like a meditation. I found it very therapeutic. I was thinking about a lot of things while I was doing it, like when I go running and start to think things through, they always become clearer. So that’s what Commune was about, I used simple silhouettes and pleating, all in white cotton. It was an expression in cotton too, as a staple fabric.

Who did you collaborate with on the shoot?

Andrew Nuding and Kieran Kilgallon were great at that shoot. I sort of designed some of the separates thinking ‘Kieran might want to style that with that’ and I enjoyed designing like that for a change. It definitely was a collaboration. They both embraced the ‘Irishisms’ and I love that. They take something in bad taste and go to town on it and make it something amazing. Andrew suggested Glendalough. The thought would have scared the life out of me a few years ago, but the pictures became something beautiful and almost romantic. It’s all about getting back to nature and escapism.

cesses. What was really good about working there though, was that I had never put a lot of time into that side of my work. I would spend a lot of time designing, but when it came to the making, I would throw it together, and that wasn’t right. So it taught me to slow down and put a lot of time into my work.

I then worked with Natalie B. Coleman. I met her when she was teaching on the fashion degree in Limerick. While I was there I designed some prints, did some design work, and she was great, so cool to work for. How she works is really nice. She builds a person and a personality, and then builds a collection around it. I really enjoyed my time there.

Tell us about your latest collection.

Commune is the latest one, that’s for SS15. I feel there’s a real spiritual undertone to my work, and certainly, with that collection, there was a sense of solace, of taking a step backwards. It’s what I did myself, so it was a bit autobiographical, as I was literally removing myself from the system. I didn’t speak to anyone involved in fashion in Ireland whatsoever.

It was my way of saying ‘get lost’ to everyone, of stating that I was going to do it my way – just me, literally in the countryside in Clare with my sewing machine in a shed, sewing, doing whatever, making all of the decisions myself.

It was also about those communes of

What’s next?

I’m researching so much at the moment! I’m really opening my mind up, and not rushing into making anything for anyone, or anything for production, I’m not selling anything. I’m being completely indulgent and doing whatever I want and not pleasing anyone for the moment! It almost feels a little bit more like an ‘artist’ route than a fashion route, and I’m delighted with that. I don’t want to do anything that’s involved in pleasing anyone else.

I’m reading as much as I can, I’m referencing really interesting things and pulling concepts together. I will start to pull something together over the summer if possible. [At the moment] I’m just building up the groundwork so that in the next year or so I’m ready to go and hit the ground running!

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This is my bag Lisa Ryder is the queen of printed leather handbags. Her distinctive and dynamic designs are a captivating snapshot into the imagination of the Mayo-based award-winning designer. Totally Dublin decided to find out how deep the flamingo hole goes.

What brought you to print design?

I did my BA in GMIT Galway, and I did my MA in the Glasgow School of Art. When I first started in GMIT, I gravitated towards fine art in paint. In first year you have to do modules in everything; fine art, sculpture, textiles, print – you name it. So I think I found a happy medium in print, because I know I could have gone down the fine art route but I didn’t want to create just one-off pieces. With my work you could say that I was repeating everything, and after about a year on fine art I sat down with my lecturers who suggested that I was more fashion-based or textile-based, and to think about what I wanted to do once I’d left college.

What inspires your prints?

The inspiration for the design of my prints is everywhere in everyday life. I love Surrealist painters like Dali and I’m obsessed with an art movement in America called Pop Surrealism, Mark Ryden is quite big in it. Even motifs on kimonos, anything and everything: patterns in nature, patterns in buildings, people walking in motion. I layer everything, so when you see my prints at first you might just see the flamingo with an Art Deco repeat print in the background, but if you start to delve into them you’ll see more – people walking along the street, waves crashing against rocks, different things like that.

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Why did you decide to apply these to handbags and accessories?

Well, when I started my business four years ago I was doing scarves. I was looking for an outlet. This was when I had come back from working in London as a freelance textile artist for fashion brands like Peter Jensen and Neurotica, where I had ended up doing more on the accessories section. I would design perhaps a scarf or a couple of objects within their collection. When I came back to Ireland I had already built an awareness of factories where I could get silk printed, so I started off just doing small scarves to see if people were interested in my designs or if they would wear them. I then moved my manufacturing to Italy – as opposed to the UK – because I could get a better quality.

I was introduced to some fantastic bag factories, where I was able to print onto leather. You could see it start to come out on the catwalk at that time, a few people were printing on leather, so it just organically happened and the first collection came out really well for me so I just kept going from there.

Main: My Surreal World, €195 Above: Its Raining Flamingos, €479 Right: Waterfall, €570 Photos: Patrick McHugh Styling: Eddie Shanahan Model: Thalia Heffernan, Morgan the agency Make Up: Julianne Hennelly

What is your new collection all about?

It’s about a flamingo and his world. A flamingo trip – an acid trip, I should say! It’s his world and his dream world. The flamingo is put into a land with bonsai trees, ornate English gardens, Art Deco patterns, this psychedelic world. For example, my surreal world print was one of the first prints I designed for the collection – it’s the start of my character’s dream state. He’s on a floating island made out of bonsai trees and horizontal stripes. It’s the place that the flamingo uses as his platform to jump from world to world, entering each new world through the mirrors.

I develop all of my print ideas using paint, pencil and line drawing, and then combine that with digital manipulation. When I apply my prints to my handbag shapes, I allow the print to dictate. This season I’ve introduced more playful prints, and I wanted to do a backpack shape as well as a new handbag shape. It’s more structured and I think it plays nicely against the more childlike prints. Also, in the crafting of the bags, we make sure to cut each print so that when the bag is closed, the print has a flow and that each line matches up. I think these little details are what set my designs apart. They’re wearable pieces of art and are produced in limited numbers, all handcrafted in 100% leather.

You began your label in 2011 – how have you found it operating out of Ireland?

At the beginning boutiques were scared to stock me because I was different – I wasn’t an Orla Kiely bag, I wasn’t a Scandinavian design, I wasn’t simple. I still don’t know if they know what to do with me! In the future, the plan is to build a whole clothing collection based around the prints also, a one-stop shop. I have my key boutiques that buy, and loyal customers that will buy a bag a season. You want a collector, as they are like fine art pieces. I’m not for everybody, I’m not throwaway fashion.

Lisa Ryder is stocked in Marion Cuddy on the top floor of the Powerscourt Centre. You can see more of her work at lisaryderdesigns.ie

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There’s a reason that Nearys has remained so consistent over the decades - the formula works. Housed in an elegant slice of Edwardian Dublin with its old-world interior still in pride of place, the early evening buzz in Nearys is a rare sight to behold. With a crowd ranging from theatre-goers and thespians from the nearby Gaiety to local suits and Grafton shoppers, Dave and his team of old-school barmen will take care of all your needs.

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One of the city’s most adored watering holes, Mulligans of Poolbeg Street was originally a shebeen before it went legit all the way back in 1782, making it amongst the oldest licensed premises in Dublin city and just a few years younger than Arthur Guinness’ famous brewery. Inside, the walls creak with the weight history and a thousand forgotten conversations long lost to the passage of time. But aside from that, it has a reputation for two things - great Guinness and great barmen. No music, no television, none of yer fancy stuff, only the essentials are present in this landmark establishment.

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The Dublin Pub Guide GASTROPUBS Ashtons 11 Verge Mount, Clonskeagh, Dublin 6 01 2830187 ashtonsgastropub.ie @BarAshtons Ashton’s in Clonskeagh was and remains a leader in the Gastro Pub scene. Long before food was an important element of a public house, Ashton’s were committed to serving the best of Irish food. One of the unique experiences at Ashton’s 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 won’t 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) 6709889 lmulligangrocer.com The most revered pub & eatery in Dublin 7 – L. Mulligans Grocers focusses heavily 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.

the hole in the wall The Hole In The Wall AddressBlackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7 01 838 9491 facebook.com/pages/The-Hole-In-The-Wall One of Dublin’s most iconic pubs, McCaffrey’s 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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45-47 Nassau Street, Dublin 2 tel: 01 677 4180 www.porterhousebrewco.com Fb: Porterhouse-Brewing-Company @Porterhousebars The Porterhouse in Temple Bar opened in 1996 as Dublin’s 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 bordello Lillies Bordello 2 Adam Court, Opposite Weirs Jewelers, Off Grafton Street, Dublin 2 www.lilliesbordello.ie @lilliesdublin www.facebook.com/Lilliesdublin Bookings 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.

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3 Terenure Road North, Dublin 6, 01 559 4234 @greenmanwines1

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The place is comprised of a wine shop at the front, wine bar at the back, and as evidence that the bar element of the shop is obviously flying, we were seated at one of the more recently laid out tables at the front of the shop. Segregated from the buzz of the back room, sure, but we had the best seat in the house to witness the unusual and noteworthy wine selection procedure

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at Green Man. As well as the regularly changing wines by the glass, they will also happily open any bottle on the shelf for €8 corkage, which essentially transforms the shop into a big, interactive wine list. One by one, we watched customers saunter down to the shelves, expertly guided by whoever was to hand, with suggestions, tasting notes, and extra information on the wines that brought the bottles to life. Now, I’m not claiming this approach to the menu is a new one by any stretch of the imagination, but there’s something about the way in which the process happens in this smallish shop that makes it very impressive.

However, we were short on time and keen to have a bit of variety, so we went with a few wines by the glass, which were all remarkably reasonable, the majority ranging from €5.75 to €7.75. The highlight of the group

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was an orange wine which, while not to everyone’s taste, was definitely the pick of the bunch for the more adventurous drinker. That reasonability continued into the bottle prices, and, when it came to recommendations, the staff seemed to go on the individual merits of the wines, often recommending the cheapest on the shelf as opposed to appealing to blind opulence. What’s more, they serve a fine selection of small dishes, complimenting rather than overshadowing the main act.

At the core of it there seems to just be a group of people that love what they do, and manage to put that across without it being pompous or self-affected. If you’re in Terenure or realistically anywhere remotely close, you’d do well to give this place a try.

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Zaragoza restaurant is slap bang on buzzy South William St, Dublin’s hotspot for nightlife. The restaurant takes its name and culinary inspiration from the Spanish City and is a true food lover’s paradise. Treat yourself to a unique dining experience, as local delicacies 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!

Kafka offers affordable, wholesome, and well-made brasserie fare at a reassuringly reasonable cost.

The sparse, minimal décor 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 anything 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.

@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 suppers, romantic meals or just casual get-togethers.

Brasserie le Pont also offers private dining rooms and live jazz sessions at the weekends.

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 available 5-7pm.

East Restaurant

The Box Tree Restaurant

The Spencer Hotel, Excise Walk, Dublin 1

Stepaside Village, Dublin 18

01 4338800

01-2052025

www.thespencerhotel.com/east-restaurant

www.theboxtree.ie info@theboxtree.ie

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 Dublin’s 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 Restaurant is at the heart of Stepaside’s vibrant, village community. There’s 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.

Umi Falafel

KC Peaches Wine Cave

13 Dame Street, Dublin 2

28-29 Nassau St, Dublin 2

01 670 68 66

www.kcpeaches.com

umifalafel.ie

01 6336872

@UmiFalafel

@kcpeaches

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.

Yamamori Izakaya

Vikings Steakhouse

Punjabi By Nature

COPPINGER ROW

Table Six

2nd Floor (Bram Stoker Hotel), 225 Clontarf Road, Dublin 3 01 853 2000 info@vikingssteakhouse.com www.vikingssteakhouse.com www.facebook.com/vikingssteakhouseclontarf

15 Ranelagh Avenue,

Coppinger Row, South William Street, Dublin 2

Templeogue Road, Templeogue, Dublin 6W

Dublin 6

01 6729884

01 4905628

www.punjabibynature.ie

www.coppingerrow.com

reservations@tablesix.ie

t: 01-4960808 Nestled 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 Kaur’s 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.

Coppinger Row, named for the lane off South William Street where the restaurant is located is in the heart of the city centre’s shopping district and is known for it’s Mediterranean cuisine, it’s relaxed, funky chic and also it’s 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.

Vikings Steakhouse, on the seafront in Clontarf, offers a wide range of juicy steaks (côte de bœuf 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 professional service awaits you. Vikings Steakhouse... because steak does matter!

13 South Great George’s Street, Dublin 016458001 www.yamamori.ie Yamamori Izakaya is located in what was originally Ireland’s very first café on South George’s Street. The mix of old Irish architecture, oriental decor and soulful tunes set the scene. Downstairs is the Japanesestyle drinking house, serving small Japanese tapas dishes (‘Japas’), the famous Izakaya cocktails, and plenty of Japanese whiskys, beers and sake. Walls adorned with 1940s beer ads, movie posters and black and white movies provide a visceral back drop to compliment the eclectic mix of tunes from Dublin’s favourite DJs.

KC Peaches Wine Cave is a true hidden gem located under Dublin’s busiest café on Nassau St. Outstanding chef Ralph Utto continues the philosophy of KC Peaches by designing tasty sharing plates offering seasonal, all natural, additive free and locally sourced wholefood. The wine selection follows the ‘nourishment by nature’ message, allowing you to choose from only the best but affordable natural, biodynamic and organic wines. The Wine Cave is Dublin’s best kept secret on the verge of being discovered as the ‘place to be’ in the capital.

TueSat 5.30pmlate with live music every Saturday.

tablesix.ie / fb.com/TableSixDublin @TableSixDublin Table 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 ingredients 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.

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ely bar & brasserie, IFSC

CAFFE ITALIANO

The Kitchen Restaurant

The Brasserie at The Marker

the chq building, IFSC, Dublin 1

7 Crow Street - Bazzar Galley, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

3 Anne Street South

Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2

01-6720010

www.caffeitaliano.ie

eat@thekitchen.ie

01-6875104

elybrasserie@elywinebar.com

01 5511206

01 677 4205

bookyourtable@themarker.ie

thekitchen.ie

@themarkerhotel A 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 succulent 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 Dublin’s best dining experiences.

@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 it’s 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.

Right in the centre of Temple Bar you’ll find one of Dublin’s 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. There’s live music at weekends making this one of the capital’s hotspots, whether it’s for a coffee, a refreshing beer, a chilled glass of wine or a memorable dinner.

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 affordable 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 Kitchen’s 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 delicate balance of spices

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ELY WINE BAR

St.Andrew’s Street,Dublin 2 // 01 6774799 // info@

22 Ely Place, Dublin 2

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

01-6768986

facebook.com/salamancatapas // @SalamancaTapas Salamanca 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 mouthful. 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!

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Asador

Johnnie Fox’s Pub

1 Victoria House, Haddington Road, Dublin 4 // t: 01

Glencullen, Co Dublin 01 29555647 info@jfp.ie www.jfp.ie

@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 Ireland’s favourite, awarded ‘Best Wine Bar’ and ‘Best Wine Experience’ in 2014. Their commitment to food provenance is seen throughout their menus with ely’s organic beef, pork and lamb all sourced through their own organic farm in the Burren.

2545353 // www.asador.ie / fb.com/Asador reception@asador.ie // @AsadorDublin Situated on the corner of Haddington Road and Percy Place, just a stone’s 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. It’s an authentic barbecue experience where the open kitchen allows guests to watch the chefs work the bespoke 7 foot ‘asado’. Go for the great flavours you get from cooking this way, stay for the craft beers and cocktails.

Kinara Kitchen 17 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, offering 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.

One of Ireland’s oldest traditional pubs is just half an hour’s drive outside of Dublin. Located astride a mountain in Glencullen, it’s 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 Fox’s should be on everyone’s bucket list.

le bon crubeen

The Artisan Parlour & Grocery

BLOOM BRASSERIE

The Revolution

82 Talbot Street, Dublin 1 // www.leboncrubeen.ie //

11 Fitzwilliam Street, Ringsend Village, Dublin 4

11 Upper Baggot Street, Dublin 4

10 Terenure Road East, Rathgar, Dublin 6

@LeBonCrubeen // 01 7040126

01 598 4000

01-6687170

t: (01) 492.6890

@artisanparlour

www.bloombrasserie.ie

w: www.therevolution.ie

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 quality. The pre-theatre menu is hugely popular with diners 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.

@rathgarcraft

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 grocer’s shop fronts a cozy parlour. The menu is simple, constructed around the finest of independent, artisan Irish & Spanish produce. Choose from awesome sambos and charcuterie, cheese and seaboards. 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.

Bloom Brasserie is a restaurant with lofty ambitions. Well versed in the traditions of French cuisine, Bloom’s offers up accessible cuisine that accentuates their quality local ingredients. Head chef Pól Ó hÉannraich 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 Revolution specialises in artisan stone baked pizza and craft beers. Located just south of the city in Rathgar, they offer creative styles of food including pizzas, steak and tacos, a vast selection of both local and international craft beers, and an array of quality wines by the glass. Their friendly staff will go the extra mile to make your time at The Revolution unforgettable. All their bread and pizza dough are made inhouse daily, and their ingredients are sourced locally when available. At The Revolution, it’s all about good food, good beer, and good people.

Bellucci’s

Upstairs@57

The Port House Pintxo

Sweepstakes Centre, 22-30 Merrion Road, Dublin 4

56/57 Lower Clanbrassil St, Dublin 8

12 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

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

01-5320279

01 6728950

57theheadline.ie

www.porthouse.ie/pintxos

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.

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 atmosphere. Does not take bookings

Located in Dublin’s exclusive Ballsbridge area, Bellucci’s 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.

Il Posto

Mourne Seafood

10 Saint Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2

Millennium Tower, Charlotte Quay, Dublin 2

t: 01 679 4769

t: 01-6688862

w: www.ilpostorestaurant.com

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Situated on Dublin’s landmark St. Stephen’s 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 dinners, 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.

@mourneseafood Situated right in the heart of the city’s 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 Mourne’s reputations 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 capital’s culinary landscape.

Kokoro Sushi Bento

The Green Hen

19 Lower Liffey Street, D1, 01-8728787

33 Exchequer Street, Dublin 2

51 South William Street, D2, 01-5470658

01 6707238

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

thegreenhen.ie

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 Ireland’s 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 Dublin’s finest independent sushi restaurant.

mexico to rome 23, 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 Bandito’s Grill House. They serve up wonderful mouthwatering 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!

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 décor, 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.

Stanley’s Restaurant and Wine Bar

Marcel’s Restaurant

coda eatery

Viva España Tapas

1 Saint Mary’s Road

The Gibson Hotel, Point Village, Dublin 1

27 South Richmond Street, Dublin 2

7, St. Andrews Street , Dublin 2

Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

01 681 5000

t: 01 424 4043

t: 01-4853273

01 660 2367

thegibsonhotel.ie

w: www.vivaespanatapas.com

Marcel’s is the new restaurant on St Mary’s 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.

It’s 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 example; 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.

They’ve kept things simple serving these prime cuts with well prepared sauces and seasonal sides.

Situated on the canal in Portobello, Viva España brings a slice of Spain to Dublin. This restaurant is lit with Latin colour and a vibrant bohemian atmosphere. 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.

@stanleysd2 FB: Stanley’s Restaurant & Wine www.stanleysrestaurant.ie Stanley’s 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 unconventional 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.

GARETH KELLY AND RAMIRO ROPERO MORELL FROM VIVA How did you both get started in this business?

Gareth: About five years ago Ramiro and I decided to open a tapas café in the Epicurean Food Hall with a chef friend of ours Javi. With our previous combined experiences in retail, customer service, event organisation, Dublin Pride, various club nights and catering it seemed like the logical step.

Ramiro: Actually it was a humble beginning, less of a café and literally a counter the size of the bar here at Viva.

G: Javi left after a year or so to further his career rather than have the responsibilities of ‘being his own boss’, as it were.

Then Rami mentioned it to his Mama one day and she suggested that she come to Dublin and give us a hand. So now Marianella (Mama) lives and works with us, so it really is a family business.

After about two and a half years in the Epicurean – where we learnt so much –

the opportunity arose to go out on our own when the owner of this building approached us to take over the lease as his tenants were leaving, who actually just happened to be another Spanish tapas business too. So we were lucky to have this great building fall into our lap. Watching Mama still amazes me; her energy and her repertoire of traditional dishes are amazing, a lot of which have been handed down for generations.

Can you tell me more about the menu, is it all family recipes that have been passed down?

G: A lot of the dishes are very traditional and have been passed from my Mum to me, as I make most of the cakes and desserts, and Marianella’s come from her side of the family. We have quite an extensive menu with a lot of seafood, meat, gluten-free and vegetarian dishes which, of course, were are always expanding.

R: We don’t do ‘fancy’. What we serve is simple, wholesome food just like we get at home. And what’s more authentic than having ‘La Mama’ – as she’s known to everyone – doing the cooking for you.

What kinds of Spanish wine do you serve?

G: We have a good range of Spanish wines from various regions as well as some great cavas which make super cocktails too. Most people would know Torres as a brand, but there are so many

delicious wines from Spain that a lot of people don’t know, so we get very excited finding them and introducing them to our customers. Bodegas Muriel also have some amazing wines which they supply to a few bars and restaurants, but I have to say I don’t think you’ll find better value than here as we’re quite generous with our portions and our pours. Having recently had the pleasure of meeting the owner and have him dine with us, we’re looking forward to receiving some exclusive boutique wines from Muriel very soon.

What would you say makes Viva unique in Dublin?

R: We smile and chat to everyone, not only are you our customer but a guest in our home and most of our customers become friends and regularly visit or even just drop in to say hi. At Viva we don’t try and turn tables which is part of our Mediterranean ethos ‘Mi casa es su casa’. We want you to relax and enjoy the time you have with your friends and family, and not feel in a rush to vacate and run to the next place. So you get to enjoy your night out in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.

G: Definitely. I think we care more about people and like to give them a ‘Viva Experience’.

Viva, 27 South Richmond Street, Dublin 2, 01-4244043

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13 Rathgar Road, Rathmines, D6, t: 01-4060200

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Based on the award winning Saba restaurant on Clarendon Street, Saba To Go do Thai and Vietnamese food at high quality for fast paced life.

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5 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.

18 Drumcondra Road Lower, D9.

Ground Floor, Old Dundrum SC, D14.

Unit 3, 295 Templeogue Road, D6W. www.diepathome.ie

Quality food, delivered! Pizza Republic have taken their favourite features of Italian and American style pizzas and perfected the Pizza Republic style, crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, the way pizza should be. They guarantee fresh, delicious food, collected or delivered! Everything on their menu is of the highest quality and freshly prepared daily. They’ve created a mouthwatering menu full of choice including vegetarian options. Order online for collection or delivery from www.pizzarepublic.ie

Base stands for honest, handmade, contemporary pizza. Base founder, Shane Crilly’s, wanted to improve the standard of pizza he could find in Dublin, and to create a pizza that he would be happy eating himself. They only use fresh ingredients, handcrafted every day. They never use anything that is frozen or pre-packaged. Base strives to honour the heritage of traditional pizza, follow them on their journey of creating pizza with real integrity.

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Established in January 2000 Zaytoon 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 kebabs in Ireland.

Here at Zaytoon we pride ourselves on sourcing and providing the highest quality products. All our meat and poultry are Irish and fully traceable.

By day Zaytoon is full of tourists and business people, by night it’s packed to the gills with midnight revellers jostling to get one of our famous kebabs!

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alking into Martcade in Rathmines, we’re greeted by a hallway of jam jars filled with tea lights. We pass through an open kitchen area, where Jette Virdi, food stylist and the key thinker behind The Creatives, is working behind a four hob gas oven to cook a meal for the 18 gathered guests at an intimate supper in aid of Marriage Equality. Her signature red bandana holds back her hair while she caramelises the blood oranges for the starter that will kick off our six-course meal for equality.

This is the latest in a series of Long Table Suppers hosted by The Creatives. ‘We’re a group of friends who work in various creative industries. We create events aimed to strengthen community ties,’ Virdi tells me. Every month, the group holds food and design workshops and every other month they host a Long Table Supper where all the profits go towards supporting a local project.

Virdi, who has styled for clients including Bash magazine, Pearl and Godiva and Queens of Neon, certainly knows how to set a table. It’s a long one, layered with moss-tinged branches, gatherings of thawing candles, and bundles of fresh herbs. Wooden boards are passed around;

they carry sourdough toast topped with Toonsbridge ricotta and skilfully singed blood oranges, while more boards offer up toast with red cabbage, crème fraîche and sage.

A second round of our welcome drinks of pomegranate, gin and rosemary syrup are poured as tumblers of smooth cauliflower soup topped with salty ramp oil and capers are set before us by Virdi herself. Soup is followed by a course of grated celeriac and apple salad, which comes alive when Virdi’s homemade lemon salt is applied.

The gathered guests include a 29 year old who shared his plans to celebrate his 30th birthday by climbing Kilimanjaro, a trip he was to embark upon in the week following our dinner. ‘I just wanted to do something different,’ he says, making me feel a little less sure about spending my last birthday eating Coco Pops for all three meals. Another birthday girl is endearingly mortified by our rendition of Happy Birthday when her dessert of a sweet, short-crust pastry slice, filled with tangy cream and drizzled with anise honey and roasted rhubarb, arrives with a candle on top of it. ‘It’s really amazing to see strangers, who at the beginning of the night were a bit wary of

talking to each other, hug at the end of the night and create new friendships… all over food,’ says Virdi. ‘It’s what it’s all about.’

The conversation moves towards the vote around the time we are served our plates of hake sprinkled with a light dusting of dehydrated sweet beets and surrounded by lentils, purple sprouting broccoli and other spring greens.

We talk about the fear that underlies the Yes campaigning and goodwill towards it; that the No campaign’s supporters will be more vocal in their presence at the polling booths in May. Later, as we tuck into our shared boards of Cashel Blue, Milleens and Cooleeney cheeses, we talk about how the passage of the referendum is by no means a done deal and agree it’s imperative that we mobilise our friends and families to ensure they make their support count on Friday 22nd May. A place at this BYOB dinner table was €65 per person, with all profits going to Marriage Equality. Find out more about Jette Virdi, The Creatives and Long Table Suppers at www.jettevirdi.com. Find out about Marriage Equality at marriageequality.ie.

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Ingredients (makes 6) 12 passion fruit 500 ml mascarpone 500 ml lemongrass sugar syrup* One packet of The Lismore Food Company lemon polenta biscuits A couple of tablespoons of finely chopped pistachio *for the sugar syrup 500g sugar 400ml water 2 x sticks of lemon grass

Method - sandwiches - Halve the passion fruit and scoop the pulp and seeds into a sieve placed over a bowl. Scrape the pulp through the sieve and discard the seeds.

- Place the mascarpone in a mixing bowl, add the passion fruit pulp and the sugar syrup and then mix thoroughly – you might need to whisk it to get it properly mixed through.

- Lightly oil a swiss roll tin and line with clingfilm, pop it into the freezer to chill. Churn your mix in an ice-cream machine* until ready.

- Fill the mix into a swiss roll tin and level it with a palette knife. (Pop the rest of the mix in a bowl and chill for another time) - Chill for a few hours then remove the mix from the swiss roll tin, flip it over onto a board and remove the cling.

- Cut six discs with a biscuit cutter (the same width as your biscuit) and place in between your lemon polenta biscuits.

- Sprinkle the sides with pistachio and serve right away. Enjoy! *If you don’t have an ice-cream machine pop your mix into container at this point and put into the freezer. Remove from the freezer every few hours and give it a good stir to break up the crystals and make a smoother mix.

Welcome to Zaragoza, where you’ll 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, it’s a destination.

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If you’re 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 threeday 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 Berlinbased roastery. Open Mon-Sun 9am-4pm

Roasted Brown quickly established itself as one of Dublin’s top coffee spots and one of Temple Bar’s nicest hangouts.

Baristas Ferg Brown and Rob Lewis serve beautiful coffee using a variety of beans and brew methods. But it doesn’t stop with coffee, Roast Brown’s 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.

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 mouthwatering “signature desserts” and breakfast menus. Sasha House Petite’s specialties – from the Sacher Torte to the Pork Belly Bread – are delightfully refined and fresh; and if you’d rather go for some specialty coffee, you’ll be able to choose from a selection of several aromas and tastes, carefully picked and micro-roasted in house.

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CAFÉ OF THE MONTH Hansel & Gretel Bakery & Patisserie From Trinity College to Baggot Street you’ll 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 croissants) 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 2 w: facebook.com/HanselandGretelBakeryPatisserie t: 01-5547292

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Clement & Pekoe is your local coffee house in the heart of the city. Pop by for a morning fix or an evening winddown and watch the world go by on South William St. Choose from an array of loose leaf teas and seasonal coffee from select roasters. The owners, Simon and Dairine, are on hand to advise on how to enjoy tea or coffee at home too. Clement & Pekoe are now also open in Temple Bar, housed in the contemporary surroundings of Indigo & Cloth on East Essex St.

Nearly one year ago this cosy café opened in College Green to offer Dubliners an authentic Italian experience of really good artisan coffee and Italian premium quality food and products. The cakes and biscotti display in the window captures the eyes of every gourmet passing by, and the scent of panini and pizza (freshly baked everyday) invite you for a tasty lunch. The perfect place to buy the finest cured and cooked meats and cheese.

Open Mon-Fri 7.30am-7pm. Sat: 10am-7pm. Sun 11am-7pm.

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An arty Bohemian café long established on George’s St, Simon’s place attracts an eclectic mix of students, musicians and working stiffs.

Heart-warming lunches of old-school doorstep sandwiches and home-made soups will always keep winter at bay. Try the cinnamon buns !

Warm, cosy and friendly, The Birdcage Bakery stands out at its Harcourt location as one of the area’s finest cafes.

With inviting, comfortable décor, the friendly staff offer a selection of homemade pastries, desserts, cakes and bitesized 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

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15 College Green, Dublin 2 t: (01) 6718960 facebook.com/ilfornaiocaffe

22 S Great George’s St, Dublin 2 Tel ; 016797821 www.facebook.com/simonsplacecafe

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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. Gustavo’s 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 café experience. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat & Sun 11am-6pm

Base has won over the coffee lovers of Ballsbridge.

With their House Blend and rotational Single Origin, there’s 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.

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A Dublin institution according to some, The Bretzel Bakery first began baking in Lennox Street in Portobello in 1870. It has recently expanded to include a café, offering not only freshly baked, hand-made bread, buns, cakes and confectionary, but a range of freshly made sandwiches and bagels on its signature loaves, not to mention they’ve a good strong cup of coffee or freshly brewed tea. With warm and inviting decor and friendly staff, the café is well worth a visit to beautiful Portobello – even if it has been a long time coming! Mon-Fri 8am6pm, Sat/Sun 9am-4pm

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 you’re 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'.

1A Lennox Street, Portobello, D8 t: 01-4759445 w: fb.com/the-bretzel-bakery

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What kinds of foods do you have on the menu in Il Fornaio?

Antonietta: In the café, it’s all take-away so we do mostly panini or breads made in our bakery.

We have different types of breads like focaccia, tomato, ciabatta, and a rosita bread, which is a typical bread from the Rome region. We also serve lasagna, and we have our pizza twist which is a pizza calzone. It’s a pizza, but rolled and it’s filled with different fillings. We have the chicken and pesto, vegetarian, ham and mushroom, and we also have pepperoni, which is a spicy salami. We also import different types of cheeses. And then, in our restaurants in the IFSC and Kilbarrack, we have new recipes all the time. They’re also made from fresh ingredients, we don’t buy any prepared food.

What kinds of coffees do you serve?

A: We have 3 different types at the moment. We have 100% arabica, which is called Supreme, and then we have a Royal blend which is 50% percent arabica, 50% robusta. And then we have our Lord which we serve here at the café, it’s 80% robusta, 20% arabica. But the robusta is of a high, premium level quality.

Chiara: We don’t work with the big Italian suppliers, but we buy green beans and we make our own blend which is roasted here in Ireland. Some of our customers are starting to buy our coffee because we sell the beans. We grind it for them to take home.

What would you say makes Il Fornaio unique to Dublin?

A: It’s unique to Dublin because we sell all fresh

product. With our bread, if you even heat it up, after three or four days it’s fresh. We offer freshly baked products from our bakery such as pizza, breads, focaccia, and pastries, as well as pasta made in our laboratory following Italian original recipes and coffee roasted in our own roastery. All the ingredients we use are of a supreme quality and are carefully selected. We are recognised by the Irish board, we have a ‘Love Irish’ symbol for our pizzas. That’s available now on the market, it’s going to be in all Londis shops at the end of April.

And we’ve come out with a sauce that goes on top of the pizza, which is of our own recipe and it’s made in an area where they grow the tomatoes for our sauce for Pizza Sorrento. We only use mother yeast in our products, so there is little-to-none by the time you eat it. That’s one of the secrets that makes our products unique. We wanted to bring back all the old ways of making products and how to serve them. It’s proving to be very popular and it’s what people want. It’s a success, with the right people behind it.

C: We have a lot of Italian customers that come and say it reminds them of an Italian shop.

A: And the quality of the coffee is a draw, everyone comes here and says, ‘Oh, we heard this is the best coffee in Dublin!’ So people who learn about us, they come back. We also offer a nice loyalty card, after five coffees customers get one free.

C: Some people are having three double espressos a day!

A: It’s hard to find a good espresso in Dublin.

It’s the touch, knowing how to make a coffee.

People just think it’s a machine. It’s not. It’s from the water, to the machine, to the grinder, to the temperature outside – everything.

Located at the back of the Powerscourt Town House, Berlin D2 is a new cafe that is saying a big “Hallo” to Dublin’s city centre since it opened earlier this year. Serving Ariosa coffee, Berlin D2 has a relaxed 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 they’ve 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.

Coppinger Row, Dublin 2 fb.com/homeofthebear t: 01 6779352

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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 Mon–Sat 10am–6pm & Sun 12 – 5pm 9 Essex St East, Dublin 2 www.indigoandcloth.com/cafe www.clementandpekoe.com @indigoandcloth t: 01 670 6403

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Café 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!

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 mouthwatering 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.

Located on Molesworth Street, Busy Bean Café 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 sandwiches, 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.

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, upcycled mannequin window display cushions, to an aged copper bar, the café flirts with Scandinavian minimalism, playing an eclectic mix of new folk and electronic.

For the folks at Kaph, it’s all about the coffee, from the Anfim grinders to the Nuova Simonelli mothership, they are dedicated to serving you the best brew.

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

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

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Wall and Keogh is the original. It’s 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 café attached and all the baked goods are homemade. Just go see for yourself, it’s wholesale & retail tea of the highest grade.

A New York-style loft newly established on Dame Street, KC Peaches is the ultimate hangout for tourists, students and working professionals. Serving natural, wholesomely enhanced all-day dining options, you leave the cafe feeling truly nourished by nature. Unlike anywhere else in Dublin, their hot and cold buffet options are delicious, convenient and affordable. With everything priced per plate size you can pile high on that wholesome goodness but make sure to leave room for their famous cheesecake brownie. The philosophy is simple: ‘Eat well, live well.’ Mon 8am-8pm, Tue-Fri 8am-10pm, Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 11am-6pm

Grove Road is the latest addition to the flourishing Dublin speciality café scene and is apparently the new place to be seen in Dublin 6! It boasts a bright and inviting 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.

Set in the super-cool surroundings of Science Gallery, Science Gallery Café is one of the city’s most interesting meeting places. This bright, contemporary space is home to an enthusiastic team serving up fresh food and great coffee. In fact, café owner Peter is so passionate 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 Peter’s Mum’s Beef Goulash Stew to the student takeaway soup-sambo-fruit combo deals (for only €5!)

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Record Store Day has a noble-ish origins, even if, of late, it has become more about novelty pressings than supporting struggling mom-and-pop record stores. Thankfully, there’s someone close to home turning it back into a force for good. Outhouse, home to the most vital resources for Dublin’s LGBTQ community, have been hosting their own event, Record Store Gay, since 2011, an all-day, all-welcome festival of music with a tie-in record featuring a slew of Irish acts covering their favourite ‘gay anthems’. We talked with Áine Beamish and Andy Walsh about the importance of the day, tackling stereotypes and what to expect on Saturday 18th April.

Maybe to start out you could tell me a little about the history of Outhouse? Áine: Outhouse was established in 1996, after the decriminalisation of homosexuality. A bunch of people got together to create a space where people can get information about LGBT support, health services, shared accommodation, social spaces, that sort of thing. It was vital to get a space open quickly so people could speak openly without being frightened or even arrested. The centre was originally run out of a building on South William Street, just two rooms with a couple of offices, until they moved over to Capel Street in 2002. Now we have the whole building entirely for Outhouse’s use. The space is essentially a community centre like any other: there’s health services, community services, social supports. There’s also 56 different organisations that meet here each month. So we’ve got the Gay Switchboard Ireland and Dublin Lesbian Alliance, which are both phone helplines, and we’ve also got a deaf LGBT support group that meet on site, then there’s the Gay Men’s Health Service who provide health testing and so on. We’ve even got a Trekkie club.

Andy: And the best coffee in Dublin… I think!

I had no idea it’s been ongoing for so long. Áine: It was much smaller then, and when it began would be a bit before my time as well. I’ve only been working out of the centre for the last three years, though I’d have been aware of the centre in the early 2000s when I was coming out myself. It’s a great space. Last year we had 38,000 people come through the door, which is a huge number.

It seems you straddle the line really comfortably between being a resource for the community and just being a nice place to hang around. Áine: Yeah, there are really serious resources in place, but also a lot of fun stuff. We have weekly AA and NA meetings on site, but also film clubs and board games and stuff. It’s a very mixed-use space.

Would you say there’s a real cross-section of people of different ages availing of it? Whom do you see the most of? Áine: Well, BeLonG To meet here every Sunday which is a youth LGBT organisation. They start from 14 years of age up, so you might have a couple of 14 year olds here but then we’ve also got an older gentleman’s group who meet every Friday. Once we had a guy in his 80s come in here for the first time, he was just coming out. The age spectrum is huge. A lot of the time it’s people’s first port of call when they’re coming out, as we’re able to signpost different services to them in the community.

So how did Record Store Gay come about?

Andy: Well we decided to put on a gig for Record Store Day a few years ago and it struck us, why not do it as a benefit for Outhouse? Once we had that idea, we were looking at the list of all the different special releases that were coming out that year and, as ever, it left a little to be desired. We spotted that there was an ABBA reissue and we sort of took inspiration from that. We thought why not put out some covers of these old acts instead of just watching Warner Brothers sell re-pressed 7inches for 40 quid a pop? By 2012 there was Elastic Witch and Tower putting on parties for the day that’s in it. Everyone wants to play on Record Store Day though. We decided to do an alternative to those shows and get everyone who wanted to play that weren’t the ‘in’ bands that had been scooped up elsewhere.

One of the most exciting parts has been seeing so many of the acts being challenged to branch out from their own ideas of what their band, or the bands they are covering, sound like. Instead of just sticking to the script of the song, you find people doing it in their style. It’s really prompted them to think outside of the box, and I think it made a real difference to the development of a lot of the bands featured on the Record Store Gay releases over the years. We pitch the idea to bands as ‘their favourite gay anthem’, but that’s more of a tongue-in-cheek guideline than anything else. We’re trying to challenge stereotypes in a playful way.

If you look at the track list of the compilation, there is such diversity in the selections that it kind of takes the ‘gay’ out of it. It’s about all kinds of people playing all kinds of music. Áine: When Andy came up with the idea originally it really appealed to me personally. When I was a gay teenager there was just such a focus on pop in the gay scene, which I didn’t identify with at all. I was much more into indie and electro and a bit of grunge, it was the ’90s after all. So the first time I went into The George, I was horrified. It took up all my courage to get in the door only to be like, ‘Holy shit, this is terrible,’ and going back up to the Mean Fiddler. It’s no secret there’s one side of the gay community that’s very pop-focused, so it’s refreshing to have a more alternative kind of music tacked onto the gay scene as part of Record Store Gay. That’s something I wanted to talk about. There’s a lot of discussion at the moment about misconceptions associated with the gay scene. Do you think people still make unfair assumptions about people’s cultural tastes based on their sexuality? Áine: When I was coming out, there were only two clubs to go to and the DJs played all the same stuff. It really was mostly Kylie. So, when other smaller clubs started popping up like Q&A, Dive and Bitches Be Crazy, it was really exciting that there were alternatives on the scene to pop.

Sweeping generalisations about what kind of music you

like are nothing new. Thankfully there’s more discussion at the moment about how there is obviously not just one ‘type’ of gay person.

There’s so many different tribes that you have to find your own one. That’s one of the great things about Outhouse, it puts people of similar tastes in touch with one another. When I was coming out I really wanted to meet other gay women in a peer capacity, not to find a girlfriend or whatever, just to feel normal. You might end up meeting people and becoming close with all these great new friends only to realise that the only thing you have in common with them is that you’re both gay. So when Andy came up with the idea for Record Store Gay it seemed perfect.

So, what’s on the agenda for the day itself?

Andy: There’s about 20 bands on the compilation and something like that number playing on the day. We’ve two stages in Outhouse and then from 6pm we’ll have bands in Pantibar too. Áine: It’s Record Store Gay by day in the centre, then nighttime in Pantibar. During the day it’s alcohol-free so that we can have teenagers in, but if anyone’s really eager for a pint they can just nip across the road.

Andy: We do a pop-up record shop in here too. I’ve just opened up a record shop of my own – Little Gem, on Cavendish Row – so I’ll be bringing the shop up around the corner to here. It’s going to be great, we’ve tonnes of deadly stuff in at the minute.

You’ve got a bit of an art show that goes along with the celebrations too?

Andy: Yeah, we get a load of artists to design posters for the gig, everything on display is just on sale just for the one day too. Áine: A lot of the bands we feature have really creative illustrators and artists in them, so a bunch of them design their own posters for the exhibition, all proceeds of course going towards the Marriage Equality campaign. We’re going to have an area set up with a big prop ballot box where everyone can pledge to vote. It’ll be only a month before the election so that’s when people really make their mind up. It’s a once in a generation vote, and we’re really positive about it. There’s so many really good people all over Ireland that want it to be a more equal and fair place.

We like to think that next year we’ll be celebrating a successful vote.

Record Store Gay takes place on Saturday 18th April at Outhouse, 105 Capel Street, Dublin 7. You can check out all the Record Store Gay covers of years gone by at recordstoregay.bandcamp.com. You can also find out more about the services and communities they operate from Outhouse at outhouse.ie

AUDIO REVIEWS Tom Cahill Leo Devlin Daniel Gray Karl McDonald Danny Wilson

Sufjan Stevens Carrie & Lowell [Asthmatic Kitty]

Villagers Darling Arithmetic [Domino]

Lightning Bolt Fantasy Empire [Thrill Jockey]

Forget the erstwhile States project that is so often identified with him; what defines Sufjan Steven is the single-minded intensity he brings to any project he works on. An album of violent gravity, Carrie & Lowell applies this intransigence to themes that only the greatest songwriters have been able to render: death, family, grief, eternity.

Rich with mythological and Biblical allusions, this is a bare-essentials record that examines the complexity of love and the soul in the face of death.

Its relentless introspection makes for an acutely disturbing experience. Sufjan sings to his dead mother, who struggled with schizophrenia through his life, to his father, to God. But his questions, prayers and lamentations are universal: ‘How do I live with your ghost?’, ‘I wonder did you love me at all?’, ‘What did I do to deserve this?’.

For an album pivoting off profound doubt, its musical expression is one of complete assuredness. After the gestalt firework display that was Age of Adz, Carrie & Lowell, like Sun Kil Moon’s Benji before it, is a triumph of intimate, vocalsfirst production. Its reverb washes, vocal harmonies, plucked strings are redolent of Grizzly Bear’s church-hall psychedelia, or, most acutely, Sufjan’s own Seven Swans. On Carrie & Lowell Sufjan may wrestle with the ephemerality of the material world, but he has created something that feels staggeringly immortal. DG

Darling Arithmetic’s accompanying blurb reveals it was recorded in O’Brien’s Malahide home and solely by O’Brien himself, which explains in part its pared back sound. Consisting primarily of acoustic guitar, brushed drums and keyboard parts that call to mind the furtive organs haunting Elliott Smith’s Angeles, or Cass McCombs’ County Line, the limited palette (along with the lyrics) gives the record an intensity and focus that at times deserted {Awayland}, and leads to his best record to date.

An absolute charmer. IL

Less a band than brown-out inducing, speakerblowing destroyers-of-worlds, Lightning Bolt’s decision to record in a proper studio came as a shock to those of us who’ve been enamoured with their style since they initially kicked our heads in over a decade ago. Here they’ve made their most accessible release to date without compromising on their stomach churning energy one iota. Test your foundations; this is the closest thing we get to natural disasters. DW

Lower Dens Escape from Evil [Ribbon Music]

Waxahatchee Ivy Tripp [Wichita]

Having seen singer Jana Hunter perform solo and with Lower Dens (which she fronts) supporting Beach House and Deerhunter respectively, it seems appropriate to use those bands as reference points. Escape from Evil completes a neat, equilateral triangle in between those bands’ Bloom and Microcastle LPs, sharing an ability to shrewdly manage and manipulate the open sonic spaces above a consistently propulsive, Krautrock-inspired rhythmic base. IL

Youthful aimlessness is supposed to be just that: without focus or direction. So why is it that Katie Crutchfield, on her third and most tonally diverse Waxahatchee album, manages to make getting lost such a purposeful feeling? The confessional guitar-pop sound of her previous work is kept broadly intact, but is frequently compacted, distended, or pulled way down-tempo, such that her songs can veer off in multiple directions at once, but always end up converging on some minor epiphany. LD

Like this? Try these: Sun Kil Moon – Benji Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy – I See A Darkness Elliott Smith – Roman Candle

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Tandem Felix Comma [Trout Records] There’s a thing that makes making convincing Americana in Dublin difficult, which is the surfeit of pedal steel players. Lucan lads Tandem Felix’s Comma EP is draped and drizzled in the stuff, which gives it an air of being potentially a lost cut from Summerteeth or Sea Change-era Beck.

Throughout, the record sounds more earthbound than their early single Ryan Hoguet, with the leadoff Nothing I Do Will Ever Be Good Enough standing out easily as a deep-burrowing ear worm. IL

Courtney Barnett Sometimes I Sit and Think and Sometimes I Just Sit [Milk/V2] For a while it seemed we wanted our indie stars to follow Arcade Fire’s design, all matching get-ups and hokey profundity, complete with light-show.

However, the inevitable cyclicality of taste – staying to it’s ‘two-decades then back to the start’ schedule – now has us sniffing out ambivalent-tostardom charmers in the Malkmus mould. Barnett delivers said charm with this collection of guitar pop songs that are as intellectually rewarding as they are toe-tappin’. DW

Dick Diver Melbourne, Florida [Chapter Music]

Jonathan Kreisberg Trio New For Now [Criss Cross]

Dick Diver have been delivering low-key classics for a while now in their own lethargic, instantlyrecognisable twang. On their latest there’s a pronounced expansion of sound as the group draws more explicitly on the sounds of much-maligned AOR. Thankfully DD are never going through the motions. Warm brass and vintage synths stand beside the duelling guitars, serving well the lyrical prowess that is the hallmark of an act that deserve greater attention. DW

A distinctive technique and flair is needed to bring the guitar front and centre in jazz. Kreisberg brings it home in spades on New for Now with melody, harmony, rhythm and texture. It doesn’t hurt having virtuosos Gary Versace on the Hammond B3 and Mark Ferber on drumkit. They make Kreisberg’s new compositions delightful and pump life into a few traditional songs. Hoagy Carmichael’s Stardust seem like it was written yesterday afternoon rather than in 1927. Makes you wanna go ‘Whoof!’ TC

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Kendrick Lamar To Pimp A Butterfly [Top Dawg Enterprises] The second acts of rappers’ careers have a bad reputation for pandering to the mainstream, but Kendrick Lamar is comfortable enough in his position not to bother: To Pimp A Butterfly opens with a sample of Boris Gardener’s Every Nigger Is A Star.

Not long later, he’s rapping in a barely decipherable metre over uptempo jazz. This is what happens when you have a vision.

From the swaggering G-funk of King Kunta to the flipped yacht-rock of Mortal Man, the music is all over the place, held together only by a Kendrick who himself can’t settle. Every song has a new voice to match its feeling, and some take sharp left turns or just end without resolving. It’s not a method that lends itself to picking out favourite songs, but it does demand focus. There is no opportunity to simply nod your head and hum the chorus.

Kendrick is angry, but he doesn’t exactly know the answers, and the conversations he has with himself about love, success, friendship, culture and even music are shot through with the racial politics that have risen to the surface in America since Ferguson. It’s a mirror to a confusing world, so it’s a confusing album, but Kendrick’s dexterity and preternatural verbal ability make it an enthralling experience. KMcD Like this? Try These: Makaveli – The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory Outkast – Speakerboxxx / The Love Below Kanye West – Yeezus

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8pm, €TBC Saturday 11 April Deetron Button Factory 11pm, €10-15 Olly Murs 3Arena 7.30pm, €54.65 The Fureys Vicar Street 7.30pm, €30 Jenn Grant Upstairs in Whelans 8pm, €12 The Quiet Tree Familibase, Ballyfermot 11am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, €5 Breaking Tunes Music Trail Various 12pm, Free Things We Throw Away Wolfe Tone Square 12pm Sound of Silents IFI 1pm, €12/10 Fishamble Sinfonia Hugh Lane Gallery 1.05pm, Free Sunday 12 April We Banjo 3 Whelans 8pm, €16 Olly Murs 3Arena 6.30pm, €54.60 Alexander Hawkins (Piano) The Hugh Lane 12pm, Free Sundays at Noon Concert Series Hard Rain Ensemble The Hugh Lane 3pm, Free Barrytown Meets MusicTown Vicar Street 7pm, €30 Monday 13 April Messiah in the Street Fishable Street 1pm, Free Drumming Extravaganza Katherine Brennan Hall, RIAM 5pm & 7pm, Free (ticketed) Handel’s Anniversary Concert National Concert Hall 8pm, €15/20

Barrystown Meets MusicTown Vicar Street 7pm, €30 Tuesday 14 April Ben Howard 3Arena 7pm, from €39.05 Fidelio Trio. Music and Myth The Ark, Temple Bar 10.30am & 12.15pm, Free Carron The Hugh Lane 1.05pm, Free Drumming Extravaganza Katherine Brennan Hall, RIAM 5pm & 7pm, Free (ticketed) Ergodos Musicians present Songs The Little Museum 8pm, €10/15 RTÉ CO present Storm Large National Concert Hall 8pm, €20-45 Wednesday 15 April Billy Treacy (Album Launch) Upstairs in Whelans 8pm, €13.50 Mustang Sally Strikes Again Central Library, ILAC 1pm, Free (ticketed) Landless The Hugh Lane 1.05pm, Free Drumming Extravaganza Katherine Brennan Hall, RIAM 5pm & 7pm, Free (ticketed) 12 Points Festival: Project Arts Centre 7.30pm, €15/12 Auditive Connection, Moskus & Stuff Bowies Piano Man The Grand Social 8pm, €10 Thursday 16 April Daniel Lanois Vicar Street 7.30pm, €44.50 Tiz McNamara Upstairs in Whelans 8pm, €6 Rock on Baby The Ark 10.30am, 11.30am, Free (ticketed) Ed Devane presents Dodeca Cycle City Assembly Hall 12pm, Free

The Ivory Lady The Hugh Lane 1.05pm, Free The Young Folk The Lab, Foley St. 1.05pm, Free 12 Points Festival Project Arts Centre 7.30pm A.M.P. Trio, Elias Stemeseder & Virta 12 Points Showcase Club Sweeney’s 11pm Friday 17 April Colm Mac Con Iomaire (Album Launch) Whelans 8pm, €16.50 Lower Than Atlantis Academy 2 8pm €19 A Tribute to Levon Helm The Sugar Club 8pm, €17.50 Ed Devane presents Dodeca Cycle City Assembly Hall 12pm, Free Collailm Duo The Hugh Lane 1.05pm, Free MusicFutures w/ Jim Carroll Smock Alley Theatre 2.30pm. Free (ticketed) Alarmist-OKO-Redivider Smock Alley Theatre 6pm, Free (ticketed) 12 Points Festival Project Arts Centre 7.30pm Laura Jurd Quartet, Svin, Bruut 12 Points Showcase Club Sweeneys 11pm RTÉ NSO present Touch Of Frost National Concert Hall 8pm, €12-35 The Urges The Grand Social 8pm, €5 Saturday 18 April Julian Cope Whelans 8pm, €25 Seanie Vaughan Button Factory 8pm, €10

Our Tunes Contemporary Music Centre 10.30am & 2.30pm, Free (ticketed) Ed Devane presents Dodeca Cycle City Assembly Hall 12pm, Free Breaking Tunes Music Trail Various 12pm, Free Concorde The Hugh Lane 1.05pm, Free Monster Music Improv The Ark, Temple Bar 2pm & 4pm, Free (ticketed) In the Spirit of Water Music MV St Bridget, Hanover Quay 5pm & 6pm, Free (ticketed) 12 Points Festival Project Arts Centre 7.30pm Black Dough, Umbra & Hildegard Lernt Fliegen 12 Points Showcase Club Sweeneys 11pm What’s the Story, Bud? The Workman’s 8pm, €5 Rob Heron & Tea Pad Orchestra The Grand Social 8pm, €10 Sunday 19 April Charley Pride Bord Gáis Energy Theatre 7.30pm, €55 The Airborne Toxic Event The Academy 8pm, €19 Sasha McVeigh and Sonia Leigh Upstairs in Whelans 8pm, €8 adv / €9 door Our Tunes Contemporary Music Centre 10.30am & 2.30pm, Free (ticketed) Ailish Tynan & Callino Quartet The Hugh Lane 12pm, Free LiFT in the City w/ Lethal Dialect The Grand Social 2.30pm & 6.30pm, Free The Isle is Full of Noises St. Michan’s Church 3pm, Free (ticketed) Melanie O’Reilly The Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire

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Moon Duo Workman’s Club 8pm, €12 Saturday 2 May The Districts Academy 2 8pm, €15 Twin Atlantic The Academy 8pm, €16 The Twilight Sad Whelans 8pm, €17 Sunday 3 May Lucy Spraggan Whelans 8pm, €18 Monday 4 May Calexico Olympia Theatre, 7.30pm, from €27 The Pop Group Whelans 8pm, €21.50 Tuesday 5 May Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz, & Aoife O’Donovan Whelans 8pm, €27.50 JAZZ SUNDAY Jazz Brunch Kilkenny Shop restaurant, 11am, Free Jazz Brunch Hugo’s, 1.15pm, Free Stella Bass Qrt. Cafe en Seine, 2pm, Free Jazz Session Zaragoza, 5pm, Free Jazz Session JJ Smyths, Aungier St. D2 Apr 5 Louis Stewart Apr 12 Hugh Buckley Apr 19 Norvald Dahl (Norway) Apr 26 Richie Buckley 5pm, €10 Stella Bass Quintet Searsons, Upper Baggot St. 6pm, Free MONDAY Hot House Big Band Mercantile, Dame St. 8.45pm, €5 Essential Big Band Grainger’s, Malahide Rd, 9.30pm, €5

TUESDAY Jazz/Swing Night The Grand Social, D1, 7pm, €10 Phoenix Big Band Tara Towers Hotel, D4, 9pm, Free Tom Harte Quintet Leeson Lounge, 9pm, Free Jazz Session International Bar, 9.30pm, €5 WEDNESDAY Jazz Session (1st Weds of the Month) The House, 4 Main St. Howth, Co.Dublin 7.30pm, Free THURSDAY Jazz Session JJ Smyths, Aungier St. D2 Apr 2 Ruben ‘Chico’ Gonzales Apr 9 Stella Bass April 23 Tommy Halferty April 30 Paddy Sherlock 8.30pm, €10 Mario Kozul Ciao Bella Roma, 9pm, Free Jazz Session International Bar, 9.30pm, €5 SATURDAY Jazz Duo Ciao Bella Roma, 9pm, Free Jazz Trio Le Bon Crubeen, 9.30pm, Free ONE OFF Wednesday 8 April Jo Lawry (New York) JJ Smyths, Aungier St. D2 8.30pm, €14 Friday 10 - Sunday 12th April April Jazz Festival National Concert Hall, D2 www.note.ie Friday 10 April Tomasz Stanko Qrt. (Poland) Main Hall, NCH, D2, 8pm, €30 - €35 Sunday 12 April Alexander Hawkins (Piano) Hugh Lane Gallery, D1 Midday, Free Sunday 12 April The Bad Plus (US) Main Hall, NCH, D2, 8pm, €30 - €35 Wednesday 15th April Tony Miceli’s Modern Irish Qrt. JJ Smyths, 8.30pm, €10 Sunday 19 April Norvald Dahl (Norway) Piano

JJ Smyths, 4.30pm, €10 Saturday 25 April Stella Bass Hot Spot Music Club, Greystones, Wicklow, 8pm, €10 Thursday 30 April International Jazz Day www.jazzday.com Tuesday 7 April Hibernian Duo present Contemporary Guitar National Concert Hall, 8pm Wednesday 8 April The BIG Chris Barber Band National Concert Hall, 8pm Thursday 9 April Musical Stories with the ECO Band National Concert Hall, 12pm & 1.30pm, €12.50 Richard Clayderman National Concert Hall, 8pm, €30-60 Friday 10 April Lunchtime with Cara O’Sullivan National Concert Hall 1.05pm, €15/12 Reijseger- Fraanje - Sylla National Concert Hall 6pm, €20 Tomasz Stanko Quartet National Concert Hall 8pm, €30/35 “Il Trionfo del Tempo del Disinganno” (Handel) Christchurch Cathedral 8pm, €23 Saturday 11 April Reijseger, Fraanje, Sylla Trio: Workshop National Concert Hall 12pm, €15 Perspectives 2015: April Jazz: 13 Vices by Brian Irvine and Jennifer Walshe National Concert Hall 6pm, €15 Anouar Brahem Quartet: Souvenance National Concert Hall, 8pm, €30/35 Sunday 12 April Perspectives 2015: April Jazz: Hutte with Choir (Silver Kites) National Concert Hall, 5pm, €15 Fidelio Trio National Concert Hall, 8.30pm, €10/5 Monday 13 April

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8pm, €20-37.50 Wednesday 29 April Maritana - The Bohemian Girl The Lily of Killarney National Concert Hall, 8pm, €2037.50 Thursday 30 April RTE Concert Orchestra: The John Lennon Songbook National Concert Hall, 8pm, €1539.50 Paul G. Smyth / Chris Corsano Duo National Concert Hall, 8.30pm, €15 Friday 1 May Music Of Ireland National Concert Hall, 1.05pm, €12/15 PIPEWORKS National Concert Hall, 6.45pm, Free (ticketed) RTE NSO Tchaikovsky, Mozart, R Strauss, Shostakovich National Concert Hall, 8pm, €12-35 Saturday 2 May Timo Andres: Composition Workshop / Master Class National Concert Hall, Kevin Barry Room 3pm, €15 Sunday 3 May Schubertreise IX National Concert Hall, Kevin Barry Room 3pm, €15 Latvian Radio Choir National Concert Hall, Main Auditorium 8pm, €25-40 Monday 4 May Philip Glass: The Etudes National Concert Hall, Main Auditorium 8pm, €35-40

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The Globe, Georges St 11pm, free Dirty Disco Dtwo, Harcourt St Chart pop Wednesdays at Dandelion Dandelion, Stephen’s Green Student night Moonstompin’ Grand Social, Liffey St Ska and reggae

8pm, free Bruce Willis Lost Society, Sth William St 10.30pm, €10 Dance music for students Somewhere?

Workman’s, Wellington Quay Free before 11 Indie and dance Simon S Fitzsimons, 11pm, €5 Thursday Decades Club M, Bloom’s Hotel, Temple Bar FM 104’s Adrian Kennedy plays classics Free before midnight LITTLE big Party Ri Ra, Georges St Soul, indie and rock ‘n’ roll 11pm, free Mischief Break For The Border, Stephen St 11pm, €8 After Work Baggot Inn, Baggot St Quiz night with band and DJ from 11pm, 8pm, free Take Back Thursdays Industry Bar and Venue, Temple Bar 10pm Blasphemy The Village, Wexford St, 11pm Get Loose, Get Loose Mercantile, Dame St Indie, Britpop and alternative 10.30pm Push Workman’s, Wellington Quay Soul, funk, disco and house Phantom Anthems Workman’s, Wellington Quay Rock, indie rock, other rock Weed and Seven Deadly Skins Turks Head, Parliament St 11pm, free, Live reggae Loaded Grand Social, Liffey St 8pm, free Indie and alternative Zebra Whelan’s, 11pm, Free Bands and DJs show their stripes Poison: Rock, Metal, Mosh & Beer Pong The Hub, €4/7, 10.30pm Flashed Techno / House / Hiphop / Reggae / RnB €5, 10pm Friday My House Buck’s Townhouse, Leeson St With special guests Ladies Night Baggot Inn, Baggot St

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Cocktail masterclasses from 7 7pm, free Club M Friday Club M, Bloom’s Hotel, Temple Bar DJ Dexy on the decks We Love Fridays Dandelion, Stephen’s Green DJ Robbie Dunbar Friday Night At Vanilla Vanilla Nightclub, D4 Chart-topping hits, 11pm Car Wash Sin, Temple Bar Retro disco 9pm, free before 11 Friday @ Alchemy Alchemy Nightclub, Temple Bar Chart floor-fillers, 11pm Living Room Lost Society, Sth William St Moves from 7, music from 10 7pm, free WV Fridays Wright Venue, Swords €10, 11pm Irish DJs Resident DJ Café en Seine, Dawson St, 11pm, free War Andrew’s Lane, 10pm, €8 Pop for students and hipsters Darren C Fitzsimons, 11pm, €10 Chart hits Babalonia Little Green Café Samba, reggae and mestizo, 9pm, free Saturday Simple Sublime Saturdays Club M, Bloom’s Hotel, Temple Bar Chart pop, dance and r’n’b Free before 11.30 Saturday @ Alchemy Alchemy Nightclub, Temple Bar Chart floor-fillers 11pm Dandelion Saturdays Dandelion, Stephen’s Green Two floors of summer sound Space: The Vinyl Frontier Ri Ra, George’s St Intergalactic funk, electro and indie 11pm, free Saturday Night SKKY Buck’s Townhouse, Leeson St Signature night Indietronic Grand Social, Liffey St Electro and indie, 8pm, free Propaganda The Academy, 11pm, €10 New and classic indie Saturday Night at Vanilla Vanilla Nightclub, D4, 11pm Andy Preston’s latest pop and rock

Sports Saturday Baggot Inn, Baggot St Sports from 3pm, DJ til late, 3pm, free Sugar Club Saturdays Sugar Club, Leeson St, 11pm Hidden Agenda Button Factory, Temple Bar, 11pm International techno and house Djs The Best Suite 4 Dame Lane Suck My Deck The Village, Georges St, 11pm High Voltage Foggy Dew, Temple Bar, 10pm Bounce Sin, Temple Bar R’n’b and chart, 9pm, €10 Gossip Andrew’s Lane Indie, electro and pop, 11pm Workman’s Indie Residents Workman’s, Wellington Quay New and classic indie, 11pm, free BW Rocks Wright Venue Over 21s, neat dress, €10, 11pm A Jam Named Saturday Anseo, Camden St Lex Woo and friends, 7pm, free Reggae Hits the Pint Reggae, ska, Rocksteady The Pint, Free, 9pm The 33 Club Thomas House Last Saturday of each month, authentic ‘Harlem’ funk and soul night 9pm, free Sunday The Burning Effigies Turks Head, Parliament St Real funk and soul Sundays at Sin Sin, Temple Bar Tribal and electro house 9pm, €10 Well Enough Alone Dice Bar, Smithfield Bluegrass The Beat Suite 4 Dame Lane Indie, electro and pop 10pm, free Mass with Sister Lisa Marie Workman’s, Wellington Quay 80s classics and hip hop, 10pm, free Saucy Sundays Grand Social, Liffey St Live music, 4.30pm, free Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady Foggy Dew, Temple Bar, 7.30pm, free Darren C Fitzsimons, 11pm, €5 Saturday @ Alchemy Alchemy Nightclub, Temple Bar Chart floor-fillers, 11pm

ONE-OFFS Thursday 9 April Room 19 present: Traumer The Twisted Pepper €8/10/12, 10.30pm Aztek // Scntst Hangar €8-12, 11pm Friday 10 April Finnebassen and Kastis Torrau Button Factory €18, 11pm Extrawelt - Live 2015 Tour The Twisted Pepper €12/17/20, 11pm Squid Inc. Pres Massimiliano Pagliara The Pint, €8/10/12, 10pm Abstract presents Michael Mayer Opium Rooms, €10/15, 11pm Saturday 11 April F.O.E: Paul Birken, Headless Horseman & Sunil Sharpe Hangar, €10/12/15, 10.30pm Paradox presents - Butch District 8 €12/15/18, 11pm Pogo: Wigwam present Dance Mania with Parris Mitchell The Twisted Pepper €12/14, 10.30pm Sense - Deetron Button Factory, €10/15, 11pm Friday 17 April Subject - Move D The Twisted Pepper €13/15, 11pm Melodic & Abstract present: Guti - Live Opium Rooms, 11pm, €10/12/15 Pyg Sundays presents Neville Watson Pygmalion, €10, 9pm Speedy J District 8, €15/20, 11pm Saturday 18 April The Building Society: Ultramajic Showcase - Jimmy Edgar, L-Vis 1990 Hangar €10-18, 10pm Paradox presents - Paul Ritch District 8 €10-18, 11pm Pogo: All City present John Heckle at The Twisted Pepper €10/12, 10.30pm Moda BlackSense - Jaymo, Andy George &Theo Kottis Button Factory €10, 11pm Hidden Agenda: Kiasmos

Opium Rooms €15, 11pm The Bunker: Pris Button Factory €10, 11.30pm Friday 24 April Abstract presents: Gui Boratto Opium Rooms €12-20, 11pm Subject x Power House - Head High, Prosumer & Pfadfinderei The Twisted Pepper €13/15, 11pm Bedlam presents: Pleasurekraft & Luigi Madonna District 8 €13-20, 11pm Apocalypse Now presents: Harvey McKay & Will Kinsella Button Factory €11.50, 11pm Pyg presents Local Talk Records Pygmalion €10, 9pm MCD presents Ben Pearce The Academy €19.90, 11pm Saturday 25 April The Building Society presents: Route 94 Hangar €15-20, 10.30pm Hidden Agenda: Vessels & Jack J Opium Rooms €10, 11pm Sunday 26 April Pyg Sundays presents Rory Phillips Pygmalion €10, 9pm Friday 1 May Paradox presents - Andrés District 8 €10/12/15, 11pm Zenker Brothers Immersion Album Tour The Pint €TBC, 11pm Pyg presents Adesse Versions [Numbers] Pygmalion €10, 11pm Saturday 2 May Pogo: Wigwam Pres. Henrik Schwarz The Twisted Pepper €13/15, 10.30pm Techno Bash! Egbert LIVE! The Pint €7.50-15, 10pm Monkeytown Records at Sense Dark Sky - Live & Alex Banks Button Factory €8-15, 11pm

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THEATRE Abbey Theatre Death of a Comedian I don’t want to be a funny person, I want to be a comedian…

Stand-up comedian’s Steve Johnston life is always under the spotlight and wrestling with compromises.

10 March – 4 April, Wed – Sat 8pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm €18 – €25 Hedda Gabler Hedda Gabler is something to everyone; a wife, a daughter, a muse, a rebel.

Yet, has no idea who she is to herself.

10 April – 16 May, Tues – Sat 7.30pm, Matinees Wed & Sat 2pm, €13 – €45 The Man In The Woman’s Shoes Hilariously funny, tender and at times downright daft, set in the late 1970s, where Pat Farnon encounters a charming ageing man.

14 April – 2 May, Tues – Sat 8pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm, €18 – €25 Gate Theatre Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare’s classic tale of forbidden teenage love comes to the Gate Theatre.

26 March – 16 May 7.30pm €25 Gaiety Theatre God Bless The Child, First Confessions Are The Hardest!

Three of Frank O’Connor’s funniest stories: My Oedipus Complex, The Genius and First Confession are brought together within a single full-length play.

31 March – 11 April, 7.30pm with Saturday matinees 3pm, from €19.65 The Gondoliers A sparkling production of this fine musical romp, with lots of bright music, singing and dancing.

14 – 18 April, doors 6:45pm / show 7:30pm Matinees – doors 1:45pm / show 2:30pm. 17th & 18th April, €20 John B. Keane’s The Field Continuing to strike a chord with audiences throughout the world, The Field’s story burrows deep into the heart of rural Ireland in the late 1950s; at its core is the enduring link between the Irish people and ‘the land’.

23 April – 16 May, 7.30pm and Saturday matinees at 3pm, €22.50 Project Arts Centre The Girl Who Believed In Magic A new show from one of Ireland’s most eclectic and unique music artists, Julie Feeney.

28 March – 11 April 7.30pm €22/18 Chaos Two brothers, who think they are celebrities, have a new plan to get to the top and that is by sharing their secret to life and success.

24 – 25 April, 8.00pm, €16/14 Before Monsters Were Made

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David is a man struggling to hold together his marriage when the small town he lives in is rocked by the sudden, untimely death of a local girl.

29 April – 16 May, 8.00pm Matinee 9 & 16 May 2.30pm, €18/16/14 Little Thing, Big Thing Little Thing, Big Thing is a darkly comic suspense thriller full of intrigue, betrayal and passion.

5 – 16 May, 8.15pm Matinees 9 & 16 May 3.00pm, €18/16/14 Smock Alley Trouble In The Kingdom of Enchantasia A tale of magic, adventure and breathtaking derring-do, that everyone from 4 to 84 will enjoy.

4 – 12 April, 2.30pm & 6.30pm, €12.50 adult / €10 child A Midsummer Night’s Dream PurpleCoat Productions takes on Shakespeare’s beloved fairytale. 8 & 10 April, 8pm, €18/15 Hamlet Arguably one of Shakespeare’s most well-known tragedies.

9 & 11 April, 8pm, €18/15 In On It Three intertwining stories about control in a world where accidents happen: a dying man makes plans for the end, a gay couple tries to make it work and a grieving writer struggles to create a play.

20 – 25 April, €15/12/10 In Search of Mr B ‘In Search of Mr B’ is a surreal and humorous evening of entertainment that incorporates elements of music hall and physical comedy, played directly to the audience.

27 April – 2 May, 8pm, €16/12 Bord Gáis Energy Theatre Jersey Boys Jersey Boys is the remarkable true story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and their rise to stardom from the wrong side of the tracks. 1 – 18 April, 7.30pm, €20-60 Madame Butterfly A new production under the guidance of Artistic Director George Isaakyan, and the soloists and chorus will be accompanied by the orchestra of The Moscow State Opera conducted by Lady conductor Alevtina Ioffe.

22 – 26 April, 7.30pm, €35-120 To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is one of the most enduring and best-loved stories of our time is brought to the stage.

4 – 9 May, 7.30pm, €15-40 The Helix Music in Motion 2015 12 April, 3pm & 7pm, €18

SGP Showtime Theatre School presents: Be Our Guest 17 – 18 April, 7.30pm, €18 Pavilion Theatre Little Gem Three generations of women tell us their story of one extraordinary year.

8 – 9 April, 8pm, €20/18 Far Away From Me A brand new theatre show by awardwinning writer Amy Conroy 16 April, 10am & 12pm, €6.50 Frank Pig Says Hello The stage version of Patrick McCabe’sacclaimed novel The Butcher Boy. 23 April, 8pm, €18/16 The Man In The Woman’s Shoes 7 & 8 May, 8pm, €18/16 Mill Theatre Dundrum Celebrate The Magic – Showstoppers Stageschool Showstoppers Stage School presents its tenth anniversary show with a performance of variety and extravagance from the school’s talented students.

1 – 2 April, 8pm Thursday matinee at 3pm, €15/12 Move Over Mrs Markham Set in a very elegant top floor London publishing scene, this play deals with the chaos and confusion of an affair with the au pair girl in a hectic and hilarious manner.

14 – 18 April, 8pm, €15 Civic Theatre Tallaght Intentions Three women meet up at a music festival, but they’re not there for the music! A heart wrenching comedy and a rollercoaster of emotions 7 – 11 April, 8:15pm, €12 What Would Ma Say A hilarious play based on the bestselling novel of the same name.

13 – 18 April, 8pm, €15/12 Mojo Mickybo A child’s-eye view of 1970s Belfast during one long, hot summer, when every day is a new adventure.

15 – 18 April, 8.15pm, €16/10 The Games People Play Niamh and Oisín were sold the dream – the house, the life, the kids – but what do you do when everything you ever dreamed of still isn’t enough?

20 – 25 April, 8.15pm, €16 Tutus & Beyond…

Journeys from traditional classical ballet to the striking contemporary work being produced today.

24 – 25 April, 8pm Saturday matinee 3pm, €20/18/12 Lucinda Sly The story of the public hanging of Lucinda Sly and John Dempsey. It was to

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be the last public hanging of a woman in the town in Carlow in 1835.

28 April – 2 May, 8.15pm, €18/12 axis: Ballymun Bake A story about the Baker and his Daughter and the Queen and her Son. Created for audiences 4 – 6yrs and their families.

9 April, 12pm & 2pm, €5 Little Gem Three generations of women tell us their story of one extraordinary year.

10 – 11 April, 8pm, €18/14 There Is Nothing Like A Dame!

The incomparable fashionista of the four stories.

17 April, 8pm, €12/10 Little Heir by Kay Macaulife The Druid Lane’s first ever Edwardian play, written and directed by one of its members. 20 April, 12.30pm, €10 Are You Havin’ A Laugh?

Join one of Dublin’s best loved writers and playwrights Peter Sheridan for an evening celebrating Dublin storytelling and wit.

30 April, 8pm, €8/5 Draíocht Far Away From Me Inspired by the much loved classic fairy-tale, The Princess and The Pea. 4 April, 2pm & 4pm, €7/5 The Chronicles of Oggle The tale of Pakie, an orphan, a storyteller, an adventurer, a survivor.

11 April, 8pm, €18/14 The Games People Play The state of the nation play for the negative equity generation, a radical re-working of the Tír na nÓg myth.

17 April, 8pm, €16 In Search of Mr B 21 April, 8pm, €18/12 Maeve’s House This delightful one man show is written by and stars Eamon Morrissey, one of Ireland’s best loved actors.

9 May, 8pm, €18/14 Mermaid Arts Centre Forgotten Forgotten is a solo piece of theatre which reveals the interconnecting stories of four elderly people, living in retirement homes and care facilities around Ireland, who range in age from 80 to 100 years old.

1 April, 8pm, €18 Underneath Following the runaway international success of Forgotten and Silent, Fishamble: The New Play Company presents Pat Kinevane’s third solo play, Underneath, directed by Jim Culleton.

2 April, 8pm, €18 Arsenic and Old Lace

The hero, Mortimer Brewster, is a drama critic debating whether to go through with his recent promise to marry the woman he loves.

14 – 18 April, 8pm, €16 Tom Crean Antarctic Explorer Tom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley.

28 April, 8pm, €16 The New Theatre The Baltimore Waltz A study of grief and loss, and a surreal farce reflecting the ambivalent response of the US government to the AIDs crisis.

23 March – 4 April 7.30pm €15/12 The Passengers The journey of four citizens with four stories from four different parts of the world, trying to forge their own lives within an ever-expanding modern existence.

6 – 18 April, 7.30pm, €15 Madame Markievicz Madame de Markievicz on Trial is a drama centred around Constance Markievicz depicting an event in Dublin at Easter in 1916 when a policeman was fatally shot.

22 April – 2 May, 7.30pm, €15

TOUR OF COUNTY DUBLIN Civic Theatre, Tallaght - Loose End Studio Mon 23rd March to Saturday 4th April, Previews 23rd & 24th March; Starts 8.15pm; Tickets: €16 & €12 (Concession) €10 (Previews) Booking: 01 462 7477 or civictheatre.ie Viking Theatre Clontarf Mon 6th to Saturday 18th April; Starts 8pm; Tickets €15 Booking 087 112 9970 & vikingtheatredublin.com

written by Brian McAvera

Directed by Brian McAvera and Joe Devlin

Draiocht The Blanchardstown Centre Main Auditorium.

Tuesday 21st April; Starts 8pm; Tickets: €14/ €18; Booking: 01 885 2622 or draiocht.ie Smock Alley Theatre Exchange St Lower, Temple Bar, D8.

Mon 27th April to Sat 2nd May; Starts 8pm; Tickets: €16 & €14 (Concession) 10% Discount on Groups of 6 or more Booking: 01 677 0014 or smockalley.com & entertainment.ie

A black comedy about life, love and the afterlife. Starring Bryan Murray & Michael Bates.

GROGANS Where time stands still Host to a continuous changing art exhibition

15 South William Street Telephone 677 9320

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Literary Festival 25 April, Dublin Castle, Castle Hall 26 April, Alliance Française www.francoirishliteraryfestival.com Admission free

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BEST OF… FEBRUARY

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The monthly Smithfield Market Fair popped up in Generator Hostel last year and has gone from strength to strength. Live music from artists such as Leaders of Men, Betty Swing Machine, Jamie Duff entertain the mingling crowds as they peruse over 40 stalls of art, vinyl and clothing from indigenous Dublin crews like BLOQ and The Collective Dublin. What better way to spend a Sunday than to stroll through a market sipping on some craft beers from O’Haras or 8 Degrees? The next Smithfield Market Fair is on Sunday the 8th of February, and the March market is March 15th.

Bobo’s are a neighbourhood diner serving up mouth-watering 7oz burgers made with 100% Irish prime beef and topped with a huge variety of delicious condiments, relishes and toppings, all made from the finest ingredients. But their menu doesn’t stop with hearty beef treats.They also serve lamb and pork burgers, free-range chicken fillets and an whopper all-day breakfast, all cooked to order in their fun and funky locations on Dame Street and Wexford Street.

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Goose On The Loose

ORPHANS AT THE NEW THEATRE

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Starting at 8 in the morning, Goose On The Loose serves hearty Irish breakfasts, omelettes, and delicious sandwiches.

For those with more of a sweet tooth, Goose On The Loose offers a selection of sweet or savoury crepes. Enjoy the lacy French crepes, traditional Russian blinis, or American-style pancakes. All cakes and soups are handmade, and gluten free or buckwheat options are available. With their friendly and cozy atmosphere, Goose On The Loose is the perfect place to meet up with friends or hold small, private gatherings.

Wednesday through Saturday they are open until 10 at night, so pop over to Kevin Street (right beside Wexford Street) to have a delicious glass or bottle of French wine.

This play, running from February 16th to 28th, counts Tom Waits and Lou Reed amongst its biggest fans. Orphans is the tale of two nearly feral brothers and the mysterious businessman they kidnap. Orphans has been described as being theatre for the senses and emotions. It is a play full of humour and pathos, in which each of the characters is searching for human connection and their place in the world.The play premiered in 1983 at The Matrix Theatre Company in Los Angeles, where it received critical and commercial success and won the prestigious Drama-Logue Award.

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The National Print Museum

Great grub, drink specials and a packed events schedule combine with a captive audience of tourists to give one of the best international bars in the city. Located just off the Luas Redline in the exciting Smithfield District, this bar is a winner for those looking to practice “speaking foreign”.

An ever-changing crowd guarantees a unique experience every time. Don’t miss out on the burger, rumoured to be among the best in the city.

When visiting Yamamori Sushi, and even more so in Tengu, you are greeted by shelves stacked with whiskeys from all over the world. A wide variety of different blends and years. The jewel in the crown is the large Japanese Whisky range. Something for everyone. From Nikka to Yamazaki, you can’t go wrong. One of their new bottles, just arrived last month, Nikka Gold & Gold is simply amazing.

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Buried away at the back of the old Beggers Bush Barracks in the gorgeous old Oratory Building is the National Print Museum. It’s a haven for geeks with a penchant for Heidelberg’s.

There are weekly workshops, video documentary screenings and an opportunity to see some of these beautiful antique machines in action. Feats of engineering that made the newspaper possible and which created some of the most decisive documents in history are on display – while the museum is the home of the original Irish Proclamation until 2016.There is a mezzanine floor which acts as a gallery and a kiddie area, while the recently revamped Press Café has delicious sambos and goodies. A nice visit for all the family.

Garrison Chapel, Beggars Bush Barracks, Haddington Rd, D4 +353 (0)16603770 www.nationalprintmuseum.ie

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“The BEST BURRITO in Dublin is BACK to its BEST” Burritos & Blues is Dublin’s original and freshest Burrito Bar. Over the past few weeks we have undergone major changes to bring you the freshest, tastiest and best burrito in Dublin.

In addition to our delish Burritos we have also added some exciting new additions to the menu like our Salads with Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette and our newest meat addition, Barbacoa. Also come check out our NEW Fish Tacos arriving in April! #backtobest

An exhibition by Daniel Rodríguez Castro at the Instituto Cervantes This exhibition shows the conflict that occurs when an individual personality comes across a group.The artist employs the facts that identify and differ each person in a society that tends to equalize everything, forgetting the particularities of each individuality, and classifying organizational structures.To give this feeling of uniformity and organization, Rodríguez use a flat and surface paint with powerful colors.

The work of Rodríguez can cause an innocent glance of colors, elements or characters, but it becomes ironic to be aware of the social aspects that are treated.

10.04 – 30.05 (Opening 09.04, 6 pm) Venue: Instituto Cervantes Dublin. Lincoln House, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2 Opening hours: Mon-Thurs: 2-7 pm. Sat. 10-2

Oxmantown are knocking out some of the best value food in the city. Coming runner up in the Irish Times #foodoscars for ‘Lunch of the year’ according to Catherine Cleary as well as a raft of other accolades from bloggers, broad sheet restaurant critics and everyone else in-between. A firm favourite from the off Oxmantown is lunch time home to a broad spectrum of Dublin folk from the barrister brigade to the fruit and veg market traders as well as the ubiquitous hipsters.The widows of the Hopper-esque interior provide for some of the best people watching in the city, a great place for an afternoon coffee and one of their much lauded brownies.

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