We thought last year was peak Christmas sandwich hysteria, but each year it seems to shift into a new gear. This year's seen Japanese sandos, off piste meats like duck and beef cheek, and "pigs in blanket gildas" being served on top, which clearly we were straight off to try. Last year we said it was getting impossible to find a Christmas sandwich under €10, this year a lot are edging towards €15 (one was €17.50!!), so it's even more important that you know where is worth you
Okay maybe you're REALLY organised but you totally forgot someone, or there's been a last minute addition to the table on Christmas Day and you can't greet them empty handed. Well everyone has to eat, and lots of restaurants have gift vouchers available online for immediate download, so you don't even have to battle the shops - hurray! Whether you're dealing with someone who knows their restaurant onions, or a family member who likes to play it safe with the classics, here's
- Scéal are coming back to Dublin! They'll open location number two at Wilton Park in Dublin 2 next summer - The guys behind Kicky's, chef Eric Matthews and FOH Richie Barrett are taking over Bang on Merrion Row (Richie's family's restaurant) in the New Year - It's been another week of break-ins around the city, with Tribe in Rathgar , Deano's in Walkinstown , Melo in Castleknock - Bang Bang in Phibsboro is changing ownership ! It's the end of an era, but what a lovel