A few nights ago, while the weather was warm and humid, I had the chance to dine at the French restaurant, Le Maison, on Castle Market in Dublin 2. I’ve walked past this little place many times, but I’m...
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Dinner with the In-laws at Brassiere Sixty6
When J’s mom and stepdad were visiting a few weeks ago, we decided that we would treat my MIL to a nice early Mother’s Day dinner on their last evening in Dublin before they set off for Belfast and...
Going Away Dinner for a Friend at the Noodle Bar
An American expat friend is saying goodbye to her Irish journey soon. So, myself and few friends decided to help her celebrate her exit by trying out a new noodle bar in Dublin. My friend and her family have spent time...
Brunch with my brother at Bow Lane
When my brother was visiting a few weeks ago in February, we decided we wanted to try brunch in Dublin on the day before his girlfriend was due to arrive on the ferry. I’ve been to a few of brunch...
A Most Peculiar Afternoon Tea at the Westin Hotel
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...
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...
How to cook Vietnamese food in Ireland
Part of my favorite childhood memories revolve around food. Family gatherings and holidays centered on the special foods that my mom and grandmother made and that each of my aunts and uncles brought to share. These memories feature distinctive...
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...
Our First St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin
Last week, Ireland celebrated St Patrick’s Day, originally a feast and religious holiday marked by going to church services. However, due to Irish diaspora, the holiday has taken on quite a bit of a party and binge drinking day...
New Year’s Day at the Dead Zoo & the National Museum of Archaeology
Midway through our Christmas break, I started to get the itch to move out of the house. The weather had been dreary and wet and I was tired of the lazy days inside. As a stay-at-home mom since moving...