All The Food

Where did this new opening come from? A few weeks ago a new noodle restaurant with a permanent queue opened on Capel Street, in the old Soup Dragon site. There's nothing more intriguing than a line for food, and you know we're getting into that line asap. With just 14 seats inside, and one small table outside sitting two-three, they told us we could wait outside for 20-25 minutes until a table came free, but eventually agreed to call us so we could wander Capel Street. Is i

What’s the story with Street Frites? After the short-lived (much loved) Vi's House closed after a year of trading, 21 Duke Lane sat empty for much of 2025. Former fans were a flutter when the lights went back on before Christmas, hoping that Vi was making a comeback, but it was something new. Street Frites is "Belgian-style fries using the best Irish potatoes", from commercial grower Meade Farm in Navan, with chips cut and sauces made in house. They've got on-the-go cone