Camile Thai is a Dublin takeaway chain that currently appears to be doing pretty well in their businesses in Rathmines, Dun Laoghaire, Phibsboro and Dolphin’s Barn.  They recently took the interesting step of launching a crowdfunding campaign to open a new branch.  I’m very familiar with crowdfunding for projects related to arts and charity, but [...]

The food magazine that comes with The Observer once a month is always impressive, but I was really impressed by the piece in last Sunday’s budget special by blogger Miss South of northsouthfood.com.  With admirable dignity and restraint, she tackles many of the lazy assumptions that people make about what it’s like to try to [...]

Our very own Peter has a great piece in the Irish Times Pricewatch section today on ways to enjoy a cheap and cheerful Christmas. He has tips for restaurants and good pub food all around the country.  There’s also recommendations for country bars that will arrange transport for their customers, alternatives to pub crawls and [...]

So the 2013 Budget came out yesterday, leaving a trail of misery and desperation in its wake.  The €1 added to the cost of every bottle of wine is hardly the most significant or damaging change, but it’s probably still one that you’ll want to think about in the run up to Christmas. If the [...]

You’ll all have heard the news by now about Superquinn being bought out by the Musgrave group, owners of Super Valu and Centra. On the positive side, it’s very good to hear that they have pledged to keep all 2,800 Superquinn employees in jobs.  On the downside, it could mean reduced competition in the Irish [...]