If the fate of Dublin’s few no-booze bars in recent years is anything to go by, an all-or-nothing approach to alcohol just isn’t going to cut it. We admire (from afar) those who stick firmly to a truly Dry January, but there are just as many out there who find this time of year the most amenable to a stiff drink. So whether you’re booking for a crowd who want solid options either side of the low ABV mark or just (sober) curious to check out something more considered than 0% draughts, here are...

With the festive season’s wallet and waistline-busting indulgence maxing most of us out in more ways than one, January tends to be the quietest time of the year on the restaurant scene with plenty of places keeping their doors closed into mid-month. But between offers looking to lure people back out, healthy specials studded with stuff that’s good for your gut, and just plain-old piping-hot winter warmers to put some life back in your frozen soul, there’s plenty out there to tempt even those...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – if three long days in the kitchen is your idea of fun. It's ours, but we appreciate (begrudgingly) that not all those who love food necessarily love cooking it as much as us, and once you layer on the various veggie, vegan, coeliac, halal, et al diets that may feature among your family and friends, well a little help can go a long way. So for those who haven’t already prepped their colour-coded kitchen optimisation spreadsheets for the big day, here...