Drinking tea is an institution here in Ireland and even though I’m still trying to learn all the etiquette, I love the hospitality it represents. A cup of tea can vary between a casual cup shared with a friend...
Dingle: Inch Strand
When we decided to start planning our summer holidays this year, I foolishly thought that booking something 4 months in advance was sufficient to book flights and accommodation for our party of six. Well, I realized that I was...
Celebrating 12 years together at Yamamori Izakaya
In celebration of surviving 12 years together, 4 kids, 1 mortgage, 1 transcontinent move, 1 transatlantic move, we decided to get a babysitter and go out for dinner and drinks. Exploring the nightlife of Ireland has been mostly left...
Brunch at Whitefriar Grill
A couple of weeks ago, I went out for brunch with some American friends at a place called Whitefriar Grill. It is so popular for brunch on the weekends that you would find it impossible to get a table...
A little Christmas Magic in Dublin
Christmas in Ireland is an especially festive time of year. Without our American Thanksgiving to break up the long, dark winter stretch between Halloween in October until Christmas at the end of December, there is a long buildup to...
Gerry’s (diner?) for the Full Irish
Well, J had a day off a couple of months ago. An extra Friday off that was off the books as a thank you from the management to the whole team for working late a couple of days. Who...