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MyLunch Blog! Mylunch, too sexy for it's shirt! <div> You may have noticed recently that the Cork area of our site is becoming increasingly populated. Well that’s because Ireland’s only lunch value site is moving to the fair rebel county! So enlighten all your fair country friends and colleagues that we are coming, and their lunchtime habits will never be the same again!</div> <div> We’ve already added new exclusive vouchers for Wagamama Cork (2 for 1!) and Capt. Americas (free starter!) and there is lots more where that came from...  </div> <div> To celebrate our move to Cork, we’ve teamed up with Ernst and Young Cork, to help with their E+Y Charity Fashion event! On tonight (Friday 12th), in the lovely Clarion Hotel Cork city, the event aims to raise much needed funds for Cork Simon Community and The Saoirse Foundation.   </div> <div> By showing that accountants aren’t all grey suits and calculators, the team hopes to help out those who are feeling even more marginalised by the current economic climate, and, as E+Y Cork managing partner John Higgins states, “We have a fantastic show lined up and will certainly dispel any myths that accountants are dull and boring!"  </div> <div> The fashions will be provided by local Cork retailers, and included in the models strutting their stuff will be Cork hurling star Tom Kenny and former Miss Cork Caroline Crowley, both employees of Ernst + Young. Other guests will include Irish soap stars, and perhaps even a certain few of Bill Cullen’s Apprentices will be along. Rumours that they will be hunting for an E+Y position are as yet unfounded!  </div> <div> We at mylunchare proud to help out with the event, and amongst other things, there will be raffle prizes from some of our new Cork retailers, as well as some of our Cork exclusive vouchers and other goodies available this evening.  </div> <div> Oh and if you do have any country cousins or friends who you know would love to save on delicious lunches, please tell them about mylunch.ie, or ask them to recommend a retailer! Lunch in Cork will never be the same!</div>   <div> (Soon to be seen in Treaty and Tribe cities too, but don’t say we told you...!)</div> Fri, 12 Nov 2010 Dancing on Ice, a topical subject! Welcome one and all to The Lunchbox, the new home of the mylunch blog! Here you will find all the best new deals we’re bringing you, lots of random news stories, exclusive Lunchbox competitions and of course as regular readers will know, some terribly hilarious puns. (ahem!) To kick off our new site, which we hope you love, we’re running one of our biggest comps ever! 7UP Christmas on Ice has been running with huge success in the RDS for the past eight years, with many a South Dublin Winter Olympics champion having been schooled within the rink (Disclaimer: May not be true) and many a South Dublin male having attempted to impress an admirer with silky skating skills, on the hallowed ice too! (Definitely true)  The event has now become closely associated with many a Dublin Christmas (in some cases it’s Dad’s only chance to don his tightest spandex skating gear every year), and this year also sees the opening of a brand new 7UP experience on the northside of the city. Christmas on Ice @ Arnotts is a “unique rooftop alpine skating experience on Arnotts Henry St, Dublin’s longest established retail store” and incorporates state of the art Xtraice, a wine bar (presumably serving 7UP spritzers!) and a hot chocolate Alpine Lodge. This is your opportunity to shop until you drop, and then skate till you, eh, fall! Now we know you might have enough practice on ice in the past few days, but this is much much more fun than trying to stay upright in high heels while trekking home from work, and we’ve got 40 (YES 40!) tickets overall to give away to the two events! We’re purposely giving these away in bundles, so you can bring a group of friends or family, and make it a Christmas skate to remember!   All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning a bundle of 4 to either venue is ·         Send a mail to <a href='mailto:7-up@mylunch.ie'>7UP@mylunch.ie</a> ·         Tell us your name and which venue (Arnotts or RDS) you would prefer ·         And finally, get polishing those skates! You can also <a href='http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dublin-Ireland/7Up-Christmas-On-Ice/161151267258572'>like Christmas on Ice on Facebook</a> for their latest news, if you’re socially inclined, or let your friends know about this great comp too, by using our brand spanking new social buttons (on the top right of the page) If you want to book to be sure to get your chance to impress on the ice, go to the <a href='http://www.7upchristmasonice.ie/'>7UP site here to book</a>.   Oh and anyone who puts in a Blades of Glory quote, or ice-skating/snow related pun will get extra points!   Tags: <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>mylunch.ie</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunchbox</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../layout/content_listing.cfm/ck/58/ctk/35/Ext/blog'>lunch news</a>, <a href='../../../dsp_offers.cfm/Ext/special'>2 for 1 lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 A guided tour of the new look home of lunch! As you will have probably noticed by now (cos you’re here!), our shiny new site is now live. So, like proud mothers, we thought we might as well show off our new baby!   There’s a whole host of new features on the new improved mylunch, and throughout this week and next, we’ll be talking you through some of them. <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>Search</a> The main feature we’ve improved with our re-incarnation, and the first thing you will see when you hit our homepage, is our search function. You can now find what you’re looking for really easily, by searching for keyword (eg Burger for Gourmet Burger Kitchen), by County (Louth, Cork, Dublin 1 etc.), by Area (South King Street, Dublin 16 etc.) or by category. Choose as many, or as little of these options as you want, to quickly and easily find the perfect lunch, or choose your area, and then hit Random to leave your fate up to our simian controlled database! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_Retailer.cfm'>Recommend a Retailer</a> Apart from the inexplicable inability of one of our team to spell recommend (*cough* Shane *cough*), the new recommend a retailer process was a no brainer for us! We strive to bring you the best lunch deals and specials we can, and users telling us what they want on site makes our job a whole lot easier! But the big clincher is; if you recommend us somewhere you love to lunch, and they come on site as a result of that, we’ll give you free lunch in this premises! Tis win, win, so get recommending, because we’ve enrolled Shane in a spelling class, and might as well get our money’s worth! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/home'>Ssssssslider!</a> Finally for this post, is our new slider. A magic flash box full of wonderful offers, comps and other juicy stuff, this can be changed with the arrows on either side, and is clickable, so if you see something you fancy, give it a click! (OK so the slider process didn’t take much explaining, but just thought we’d mention it!)   So you’re homework for our next lesson is to revise these new features, and familiarise yourself with them. Watch out, there may be a pop quiz! If you’ve any queries or suggestions about anything on the new site please use the <a href='mailto:hungry@mylunch.ie'>magic of electronic mail</a> or <a href='http://www.facebook.com/mylunch.ie'>talk to us on Facebook</a> and <a href='http://www.twitter.com/mylunchie'>Twitter</a>. Oh, and you can also share this post on your chosen social medium using the thingys in the top right corner! Gwan, let your friends know how bad a speller our Shane is! Mon, 06 Dec 2010 Learn how to lunch Mexican style! Though we’re solely apolitical here in the mylunch office (yeah right!), on days like today, we like to crusade for the plight of the common lunch eater. So to tell Cowen and Lenihan where to go, and beat the “Budget Blues” today, the ever cheery <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/CafeAzteca/19-22LordEdwardSt/1199'>Hugo at Cafe Azteca has given us the offer of “Buy any burrito, and you can sign up for our cookery classes FOR FREE!"</a> The classes run weekly, and will start again in January, so why not make it your New Years resolution to learn to cook the Mexican way, and <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wfpXI5PKlw'>spice up your life</a>. (I dare you to click that link!) You can check out the happy faces from previous cookery classes on the <a href='http://www.facebook.com/mylunch.ie?v=app_4949752878#!/pages/azteca/233481985608'>Azteca Facebook</a>, and take it from me, Hugo will have you cooking with a smile! Ingredients (which Hugo purchases for you) are generally around €15, depending on what is being cooked, and you will be left with a fantastic dish, which you can be very proud of.   <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/CafeAzteca/19-22LordEdwardSt/1199'>See the Azteca page for the voucher, and check their menus out too!</a>   On a more immediate Budget bashing note, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Munchies%28BaggotSt%29/LowerBaggotSt/1294'>Munchies Baggot St</a>. and <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Munchies%28Drumcondra%29/14UpperDrumcondraRoad/1293'>Munchies Drumcondra</a> are both offering 2 for 1 on all coffees, all day today (Tuesday). The Drumcondra branch has also promised free hugs to all who avail of the offer, in a bid to cheer us up, so be sure to ask for yours! Oh and of course, we have a great 2 for 1 on West Coast Coffee on site too.   Now put that in your Current Account Deficit and smoke it Fianna Fail!   Tags: <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>mylunch.ie</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunchbox</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../layout/content_listing.cfm/ck/58/ctk/35/Ext/blog'>lunch news</a>, <a href='../../../dsp_offers.cfm/Ext/special'>2 for 1 lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 It's alive, the brand new mylunch.ie is here! <div> This is our weekly newsletter for 8th December, which goes out every Wednesday! If you'd like to receive it, and who wouldn't, then you can register by pressing the big orange button in the top right! It'd be a pleasure to have you on board, the more the merrier! </div> <div> </div> <div> Ooh and forward this on to your lunch lovin' friends too, using our share buttons over there----> </div> <div>  </div> <div style='text-align: center;'> mylunch.ie news 8/12/10 </div> <div> Welcome to the world of tomorrow... The new and vastly improved <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwprBG8VUdMiM8' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>mylunch.ie</a> is now live, so do come take a look at our new baby! We've made a huge overhaul, making our site much easier for you to navigate, and very simple to find lunch value! We've added features like a vastly improved search area (including keyword box), <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwpsIWlGOB2z3UtYUZJSZpHwObT6CYaFIDRuzUlf_wj14oc0IaUcJICXi0RvAPU4j0C6l6RxzvF5CRtqtIAZW34hOxUffImxyC9A4kOOYU1xT2Fd9sr6LlcBqjuhIUWAVdNhwLOeHEwhl_q8wpQNf4aVI=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>specific categories</a> for you to find exactly what you want, info for vegetarians, coeliacs etc.  and a new news area, called "<a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwpsIWlGOB2z3UtYUZJSZpHwPKbi5z-gVqlwBalH5XvdZJ4AHpRVgt7mkkgwQpkoczK4q_WoJLOM_0d2y-kjsSX1Xooat5kClCyQ==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>The Lunchbox</a>", as well as adding <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwpqojnXlIYBupFjsFhZK9d106IT0o5VrpPkORlGaLceb0tvm5pJ0-G9U=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>more and more Special Lunch Offers!</a> Of course we'd love to hear what <a href='mailto:hungry@mylunch.ie' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>what you think</a> good or bad! The best feedback will win a free lunch on us!</div> <div> To help launch and wet the head of the new site, 7UP have kindly given us 40 (YES 40!) tickets to 7UP on Ice to give away this week. (20 for RDS and 20 for Arnotts). So if you fancy getting your skates on, and practicing your new found ice balancing skills, simply <a href='mailto:7UP@mylunch.ie' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>mail 7UP@mylunch.ie</a> with your preferred venue and name, or <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwpsIWlGOB2z3UtYUZJSZpHwOzpQTidMOjBtjwEr99HF997ITt8PzUyIzg__fax-t0hQM3i7RTkXU9o0K2XH79Wt4WpQ3-Z4S6HQ==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>see here for all the details!</a> </div> <div>  </div> <div> What's the news on site this week? <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwprbo9GrPnhVXR8aKa41Q0dZEsuZW0sW7fDQnH0HA7BcgdTeyb0KMhPiOdCsNIfLEuA==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Cafe en Seine</a> on Dawson St has a 2 for 1 mylunch offer on their new lunch menu! This must end on December 15th, so get printing now. The <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwpp_aWjksWg4AEpAsrvas1pcUz2375ZXJtQy7RdGcXGUbLl5uFMP4bX1rR-YN0DKQAA==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>new menu sounds delicious</a>, and what better way to beat the budget eh?? Oh and see below for our Cafe en Seine competition this week... <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwpsIWlGOB2z3UtYUZJSZpHwPKbi5z-gVql79rTuWf2u00C0NeDpkhha_KQAOnBtRpHPY4nKoEBeAjdOD6G4HYxy8S7YW7zxVZCw==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Beshoffs</a> on O Connell Street also have a <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwpsIWlGOB2z3UtYUZJSZpHwPKbi5z-gVql79rTuWf2u00C0NeDpkhha_KQAOnBtRpHPY4nKoEBeAjdOD6G4HYxy8S7YW7zxVZCw==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>new 2 for 1 on mylunch.ie</a>, we're racking them up! You can get two for one on all main dishes on Mon-Wed. A vinegar soaked fish and chips sounds quite good! The ever cheery Hugo at <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwprbo9GrPnhVXR8aKa41Q0dbkahGJvtGPmJ0XGFsuOIcQ7ONjGPRM7OGLv3ih_JqOcMUwPySAohX8' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Cafe Azteca</a> has given us another special voucher. His hugely popular cookery classes are tremendous fun, and teach you to cook the Mexican way. So, to cheer us all up, when you buy any burrito, and present our voucher, you can avail of these classes for free, starting in January. All the details can be <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwpsIWlGOB2z3UtYUZJSZpHwOzpQTidMOjBtjwEr99HF997ITt8PzUyIzg__fax-t0hQM3i7RTkXU9o0K2XH79Wt6yMElKOcpt1w==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>found on The Lunchbox here</a>. Finally, brand new on site, <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwprbo9GrPnhVX0ykALzyIdWeztlsCPRSkXezRBzfpcqAyiFzj0dhpOFXPAcKWCTYIDA==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>The Grafton Lounge</a> have a new offer: Buy <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwprbo9GrPnhVX0ykALzyIdWeztlsCPRSkXezRBzfpcqAyiFzj0dhpOFXPAcKWCTYIDA==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>any main course from their delicious lunch menu, and get a second for half price!</a> Tasty! Brand New Competition! <img align='right' alt='Cafe en Seine' border='0' height='94' name='ACCOUNT.IMAGE.57' src='https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs070/1103180195916/img/57.jpg' width='94' />For the first comp on our new site, <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwprbo9GrPnhVXR8aKa41Q0dZEsuZW0sW7fDQnH0HA7BcgdTeyb0KMhPiOdCsNIfLEuA==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Cafe en Seine</a> is celebrating their brand new lunch menu. With a new 2 for 1 on site, we'd love for you to drop down to Dawson Street, and take the menu for a trial run. With a European flavour, and dishes ranging from Antipasti to their patented steak sandwich, you'd be mad not to! The prize this week is a meal for two and bottle of house wine for <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwprbo9GrPnhVXR8aKa41Q0dZEsuZW0sW7fDQnH0HA7BcgdTeyb0KMhPiOdCsNIfLEuA==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Cafe en Seine</a>, so go to <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwpsIWlGOB2z3UtYUZJSZpHwM2ZTky1yXiD5StuZQG9A5yqpV0udBttHxNxJAjI64rKeX6sI-6gO96TRsu-MCxxCs=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>our new comp page now to enter</a>, and watch out for those database monkeys! The Lunchbox Latest As you'll see on the new site, we've added a new blog area called "The Lunchbox" where we shall be posting all our news on deals, offers, comps and anything else which tickles our fancy, including small furry animals. Here's the latest posts this week: <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwpsIWlGOB2z3UtYUZJSZpHwOzpQTidMOjBtjwEr99HF997ITt8PzUyIzg__fax-t0hQM3i7RTkXU9o0K2XH79Wt6yMElKOcpt1w==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Learn how to lunch Mexican style</a> In which we curse the budget, link to a Spice Girls song, give you free cooking lessons, and explain how Munchies Drumcondra workers love bodily contact. <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwpsIWlGOB2z3UtYUZJSZpHwOzpQTidMOjBtjwEr99HF997ITt8PzUyIzg__fax-t0hQM3i7RTkXU9o0K2XH79Wt4lvFimor_S6A==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Our Beautiful New Baby</a> In which we give away our favourite Simpsons character, reveal which of our team is the worst speller, and tell you how you can win free lunch by simply telling us where you like to eat! <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwpsIWlGOB2z3UtYUZJSZpHwOzpQTidMOjBtjwEr99HF997ITt8PzUyIzg__fax-t0hQM3i7RTkXU9o0K2XH79Wt4WpQ3-Z4S6HQ==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Dancing on Ice, a topical subject!</a> In which we talk about your Dad in spandex, ice skating on a roof, and South Dublin Winter Olympic Champion mating rituals. So, does any of this interest you? Well then, <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwpsIWlGOB2z3UtYUZJSZpHwOzpQTidMOjBtjwEr99HF997ITt8PzUyIzg__fax-t0hQM3i7RTkXU9o0K2XH79Wt6yMElKOcpt1w==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>dive into the Lunchbox!</a> <div align='left' style='color: rgb(202, 86, 31);'> 2-For-1 Lunch Quick Links </div> <div> Check out the great 2-For-1 lunch offers available now in the following venues: <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwprbo9GrPnhVXR8aKa41Q0dZEsuZW0sW7fDQnH0HA7BcgdTeyb0KMhPiOdCsNIfLEuA==' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;' target='_blank'>Cafe en Seine (Dawson Street)</a> <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwprbo9GrPnhVXkvZFvzAtevvUe9sTGzkv0aDk2EPyPNzWdhdCDtMWIqti1mqPXxvPNNmYRO1syzuT' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); 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text-decoration: underline; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;' target='_blank'>Pacino's (Suffolk St)</a> <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwprbo9GrPnhVXJpYqJZQbwnt-w9LwOmQ-_hhl9Ptm6DonPKDrC43gD_g8ht6E7MX1V0s8Fdiamwf1pcA-e_tvwTc=' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;' target='_blank'>Oil Can Harrys (Lr Mount St)</a> <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwprbo9GrPnhVXJpYqJZQbwntWdPmBuHI5t4Qc66ThMsoX8VC0lRejAzJkWvCfFzYycA==' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>The Ocean Bar (Grand Canal Quay)</a> <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwprbo9GrPnhVXR8aKa41Q0dZ4l1SdsU8LW8ey8RwaDgyvzvXzOVvaxJuA9ANHur28j7vHHp2Pu8m8' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;' target='_blank'>The Iveagh Restaurant at The Camden Court Hotel</a> <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwprbo9GrPnhVXnD99d_dPUnTqttQVNbhjgPZzCSlwcxBGypQFbjXXaSQANBahfkWBtERhOUT7joBz' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Dandelion (St. Stephens Green</a>) <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104036982489&s=0&e=001VVi1TVXXuCkGPBqpYo_YkZ19XaNoJJYzdz5eFb-ZBH3XB6qxRo6HyUNiagCYfmvpg-Hoea7lCmbJjktUvpOwprbo9GrPnhVXv_MmZOFUQ0jqeifjg5Y7ZVwHcD1w2ZeX4nsdGuuD2g1v5sSVr0YTwQ9CXgU8WhiC' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0);' target='_blank'>Gourmet Burger Co. 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Gourmet Burger Co. in Ranelagh now offer Kobe beef on their already <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/GourmetBurgerCo/97RanelaghRoad/1147'>delicious lunch menu (aswell as a 2 for 1 on their delicious chicken wings)</a>, so we thought we’d educate your lunch lovers (and lets face it, ourselves!) on the origins of Kobe beef, and why it’s so darn revered by food lovers. Situated in the food hub of Ranelagh village, Gourmet Burger Company adopts a farm to fork philosophy. Jonathan and the team take great pride in serving up organic Irish beef, free range chicken, and the best in fresh produce and sauces to accompany this. The restaurant has won praise from esteemed food critics such as Tom Doorley, Dubliner Magazine, and <a href='http://www.gourmetburgercompany.ie/index.php/review.html'>Bridgestone Food Guide</a>, (not to mention hosts of South Dublin celebs!) and also offers low carb options, as well as vegetarian and special diet alternatives. So, I’ll bet you’re saying to yourself, “Oh another one of those so called organic, free rangey places that isn’t really all that organic” eh? Well put that sceptical frown away sir/madam! GBCo. is firmly committed to the organic movement, and proud of it (see the inclusion of the International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements on their site for example), and as their <a href='http://www.gourmetburgercompany.ie/index.php/review.html'>Twitter postings</a> about clearing snow and ice in the recent bad weather will tell you, they’re also a big part of the Ranelagh community. Anyway, on to the beef!  <a href='http://www.primetimemeats.co.nz/assets/images/products/thumbnails/KobeBeefRibeye.jpg'><img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/KobeBeefRibeye.jpg' style='width: 268px; height: 147px;' /></a> Ever heard stories about farmers playing music to cows, and whispering sweet nothings in their ear, and thought “what a load of cow poo”? Well, this isn’t the stuff of the Farmers Journal love interest pages, this type of human-cow love is real! The Wagyu cattle that produce the highly prized Kobe Beef are raised to astonishing standards in remote areas of Japan. Legend has it that these beasts are fed a diet of premium beer and grain, and massaged with saki, a Japanese rice wine, a number of times each week (sounds just like the mylunch office!). Genetically predisposed to producing beef which is of very high quality, flavour, tenderness and juiciness, the cattle are isolated to maintain this standard and some sources have it that they are even brushed often to settle their skin! All of this leads to a meat that is well marbled, meaning it cooks faster at a lower temperature than regular meat, and has a higher amount of Omega 3 and good fats than other beef. How does the meat taste you ask? Well think melt in your mouth beef (literally), that’s unlike anything you’ve ever tasted before. If you count yourself as a food lover of any kind, you need to take a trip to Ranelagh, (one of the only places on our fair isle you can sample this dish!) and experience Kobe for yourself, or utilise GBCo's new delivery service (01-4977821) And of course you’d only be disappointing the Japanese farmers if you didn’t sample their produce and who wants that? The Gourmet Burger Company lunch menu can be found <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/menus/Gourmet-Burger-Co-Lunch-Menu.pdf'>here</a>, or take a look at <a href='http://www.gourmetburgercompany.ie/'>their site for reviews, news and more.</a> Thu, 09 Dec 2010 And the winners are... And so the time has come! We’ve had begging, cajoling and even threatening. There’s been tears, drama, sob stories and tugging at heart strings, and we’ve been overloaded with emails asking for information. But enough about the mylunch Xmas party, we've also had hundreds of entries in a bid to win a bundle of four tickets to 7UP Christmas on Ice this week! There’s been Blades of Glory jokes, bad puns, descriptions of special ice skating moves and no shortage of memories of childhood skates, and Dad trying to fit into that spandex suit one last time (these ones have been passed on the our resident psychologist!) For the past 2-3 weeks, you’ve been practising and practising, skating around on the natural ice, and now that the thaw has hit us, all of that practice is about to come to fruition on artificial ice! The winners of bundles of four tickets for 7UP Christmas on Ice are... RDS :     Hilary Weldon, Karen Hill, Laura Elliot, Ciaran O Farrell, Sheenagh Rogers Arnotts:  Aaron Chalke, Andrew Comerford, Claire Young, Denise Moakler, Belinda Meaghan   The tickets can be used any time from now unitl 9th of January, and the winners will be contacted by email early on Monday. Congrats to all who were lucky enough to come out of the hat!   For those who were unlucky enough not to be picked by the resident office database monkey, don’t worry, we’ve a brand new competition every week, and some of our <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_offers.cfm/Ext/special'>lunch deals feel like you’ve won the lotto anyway,</a> so console yourself with those! Oh and if you had you’re heart set on doing an old 180 twist on the ice, well you can still book on the 7UP site, for both the <a href='http://www.7upchristmasonice.ie/rds'>RDS</a> and <a href='http://www.7upchristmasonice.ie/arnotts'>Arnotts</a> (and it is a magical experience!) Happy weekend and check back on Monday for even more lunch deals!   Tags: <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>mylunch.ie</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunchbox</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../layout/content_listing.cfm/ck/58/ctk/35/Ext/blog'>lunch news</a>, <a href='../../../dsp_offers.cfm/Ext/special'>2 for 1 lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>. Fri, 10 Dec 2010 We've got your smalltalk covered! So you’ve been living under a rock for the weekend, and now you’re out of the loop on all the gossip this morning? Well our new weekly segment will soon put that right. As you know, we like to keep our finger on the pulse of the world of lunch, but also on the pulse of the world in general. So if you get stuck for conversation while making tea this morning, or if you need something to talk about over lunch, here’s some carefully chosen conversation points from the weekend, all wrapped up in one post! Matt wins X Factor The 27 year old former painter and decorator was flagged as a possible winner from the start, and, much to the dismay of millions of 13 year old girls (One Direction), and presumably thousands of people with bad Liverpudlian accents (Rebecca) he was crowned winner of X Factor last night. Cardle sang "Many of Horror" by Scottish band Biffy Clyro last night, which is to be released next week, and is sure to be heading for a Christmas #1. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlNvP1t02Y8'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlNvP1t02Y8</a> To be discussed with: Any female in the office, and any male whom you suspect to be a closet X Factor fan (of which there are many!)   Paul O Connell sees red on his return to action Channeling some of that “manic aggression” that he is so famous for right onto the cheek of Ospreys player Jonathan Thomas proved to be a futile exercise for “Paulie” yesterday, as he got himself sent off. Following a tug back from the Ospreys player, O Connell proceeded to throw his right arm back and connected with the player. He was carded to much hostility from the Thomond crowd, and is set to miss next weekend’s return game, and all the festive action too. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O8s5J9yjxg'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O8s5J9yjxg</a> To be discussed with: Any red blooded male in the office, and anyone who likes a good scrap!   Christmas is coming! With only one shopping weekend left until Christmas, people all over the country are panicking over which tea towel to get Granny, and which tie to get Dad. You are sure to be asked 400 times within the next 12 days “Have you all your presents bought?”, so be sure to get in first with that little chestnut today! Try out a nifty little Irish site called out <a href='http://www.gifts.ie'>gifts.ie</a> if you’re still at a loss over what to get that special someone in your life. To be discussed with: Anyone who has that look of Xmas panic on their face today!   Oh and if you really get stuck for small talk today, just ask someone if they reckon your likelier to be a hit with the opposite sex if you use a horse for transport rather than a car. And if you don’t know what I’m talking about, then search Youtube for Rubberbandits' viral video phenomenon! Mon, 13 Dec 2010 Use Your Noodle! Fans of noodles (and there are plenty) have long been of the opinion that Wagamama is the best of the bunch! The famed Asian eatery is a worldwide phenomenon, and with it’s informal dining setting, friendly staff, and above all tasty noodle based menu, it’s easy to see why. With three eateries in Ireland, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Wagamama/BlanchardstownRetailParkUnit410/1586'>Blanch</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Wagamama/SouthKingSt/1162'>South King Street</a> and <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Wagamama/SouthMainSt/1289'>Cork</a>, Waga is a favourite haunt of Leinster rugby players among many others, due to it’s sizeable portions and health conscious dishes. With a philosophy to “combine fresh and nutritious food in an elegant yet simple setting”, Wagamama also boasts one of the best value lunch deals around, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/menus/Wagamama-Lunch-Specials-Winter2010.pdf'>the seasonal €9.95 menu</a>. This includes a complementary drink (choose from homemade lemonade, peached iced tea, apple and orange juice, 330ml tiger beer or a small glass of rose) and a delicious main. I’m sure many of you lunch lovers reading this already know all there is to know about the Waga experience, but did you also know that you can taste noodles this good in your own home? Well if you’re tired of turkey and ham this Christmas, then we’ve the perfect thing for you: The Wagamama Cookbook! Packed full of pictures and tips, the book shows you how to recreate your favourite Waga dishes at home and is also a perfect stocking filler for the wannabe foodie in your life. Imagine Chicken Ramen in your own kitchen! Easy to follow steps are given, and simple healthy ingredients mean a tasty January could be on the way! So other than the fact that we love great food, and want to let you know about it too, why are we telling you this? Well, it just so happens that we’ve been kindly given two of these cookbooks by Wagamama to give away to you guys! So whether you’re looking for a last minute pressie, or want to keep the book all for yourself, get entering now! To enter, all you have to do is tell us who is the famous Leinster and Ireland rugby player who is enjoying a nose through the cookbook below? (Hint, as if you needed one: He’s married to the lovely Amy Huberman) Send the answer, along with your name and address to <a href='mailto:wagamama@mylunch.ie'>wagamama@mylunch.ie</a> (make sure the spelling is correct!) before Monday, and we will do our best to get the book to you by Christmas! <a href='http://www.facebook.com/mylunch.ie?v=app_4949752878#!/wagamamaireland'><img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/BOD Wagamama.jpg' style='width: 300px; height: 200px;' /> </a> <a href='http://www.facebook.com/mylunch.ie?v=app_4949752878#!/wagamamaireland'>Oh and by the way, check out the offers tab on Wagamama’s Facebook page where you can get 25% off all takeout from their Irish store until the end of December if you’re friends with them!</a>   Tags: <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>mylunch.ie</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunchbox</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../layout/content_listing.cfm/ck/58/ctk/35/Ext/blog'>lunch news</a>, <a href='../../../dsp_offers.cfm/Ext/special'>2 for 1 lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Wagamama/SouthMainSt/1289'>Wagamama Cork </a><a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Wagamama/SouthKingSt/1162'>Wagamama Dublin</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>noodles</a>, Tue, 14 Dec 2010 Only 10 sleeps (and 10 lunches!) This is our weekly newsletter for 8th December, which goes out every Wednesday! If you'd like to receive it, and who wouldn't, then you can register by pressing the big orange button in the top right! It'd be a pleasure to have you on board, the more the merrier! <div> Ooh and forward this on to your lunch lovin' friends too, using our share buttons over there----></div> mylunch.ie news 15/12/10 Wow, what a week! The first 7 days with our new baby has flown by, and it seems that, judging by comments and mails, you guys like our new layout! We're delira! With Christmas just around the corner, (like our logos festive spirit?) we can all use a few extra quid in our pocket, and a hearty lunch in our stomach for shopping energy! This week, we've more Lunchbox shenanigans, new 2 for 1's and a cool <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104076438896&s=0&e=001Noqsip3N6-x0pH1YZLXiVvlxTljlTsXXg6jKa9DL9pxFgBcEnTYbZoemrPFI7C9YJJm2LF5fEoqOZWJvOEPcELAGlGo3JuET7L1k2Pv1vwXOsXWM04JOy9Cr82Exlc07q6zmmFDlhlu3mw2CqEXeYivp_iJsUtLf' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Wagamama</a> comp. For those of you looking for last minute gift ideas, the Waga cookbook is a really great one for that wannabe foodie in your life, or even for anyone who loves Asian food. <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104076438896&s=0&e=001Noqsip3N6-x0pH1YZLXiVvlxTljlTsXXg6jKa9DL9pxFgBcEnTYbZoemrPFI7C9YJJm2LF5fEoqOZWJvOEPcELAGlGo3JuET7L1k2Pv1vwX08Tp6OYqKMKn7bEHESBQV-viItMRLDUVZ3mTU4MI3b5EvKP7a0Eb9ESi1UP-VNZkZp_fgvGoasw-wvcP8sE28' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>We've got two of these bad boys to give away on our new blog, The Lunchbox, if you fancy having one present ticked off your list, so have a gander! You'll soon be whipping up noodle dishes in no time!</a> What's the news on site this week? <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104076438896&s=0&e=001Noqsip3N6-x0pH1YZLXiVvlxTljlTsXXg6jKa9DL9pxFgBcEnTYbZoemrPFI7C9YJJm2LF5fEoqOZWJvOEPcELAGlGo3JuET7L1k2Pv1vwXOsXWM04JOywAwe-Fs4irHilwHMS3SBTBXaJ4nYkGdQJDz2IbewNXByHCHHq8nzTE7ehUswOv4hw==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Cafe Carlo @ Lynams Hotel on O Connell St</a> has a brand new mylunch 2 for 1 on their already great value lunch menu, which is also perfect if you're shopping in the area over Christmas! <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104076438896&s=0&e=001Noqsip3N6-x0pH1YZLXiVvlxTljlTsXXg6jKa9DL9pxFgBcEnTYbZoemrPFI7C9YJJm2LF5fEoqOZWJvOEPcELAGlGo3JuET7L1k2Pv1vwV04KqeAQKMwgkVCiWPl3JHiWAQ17awjfuXeouPCXGLePR5lSooQosX' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;' target='_blank'>The menu can be found here.</a> With temperatures set to drop again before the big day, why not take advantage of our great 2 for 1 on all coffees, all the time in any of the <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104076438896&s=0&e=001Noqsip3N6-x0pH1YZLXiVvlxTljlTsXXg6jKa9DL9pxFgBcEnTYbZoemrPFI7C9YJJm2LF5fEoqOZWJvOEPcELAGlGo3JuET7L1k2Pv1vwXOsXWM04JOy7w9MilNNEaFLcrH7s9Bh3hGbgKodz5mQRvdvL5FkyKHTq1nEFZ8jUuraLPed8mpKw==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>West Coast Coffee</a> stores around the capital? Captain Americas is always a firm lunch favourite on the site, and with a daily <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104076438896&s=0&e=001Noqsip3N6-x0pH1YZLXiVvlxTljlTsXXg6jKa9DL9pxFgBcEnTYbZoemrPFI7C9YJJm2LF5fEoqOZWJvOEPcELAGlGo3JuET7L1k2Pv1vwW3SiIqWeGxjhP9mUEj_XgIaRJFBh8BE3tyg7I0-Gi7CucYuMVql-QJd3QKExHOUP3pbA2wRnIuDxPFhws-e0aU' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>special €9.95 lunch</a> menu, as well as a great value Christmas <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104076438896&s=0&e=001Noqsip3N6-x0pH1YZLXiVvlxTljlTsXXg6jKa9DL9pxFgBcEnTYbZoemrPFI7C9YJJm2LF5fEoqOZWJvOEPcELAGlGo3JuET7L1k2Pv1vwW3SiIqWeGxjhP9mUEj_XgIaRJFBh8BE3tyg7I0-Gi7CggF-onffC99pf340JUFH7nXo-RCVOjud2_JbX95oGEk' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>lunch menu of 4 courses for only €19.95</a>, it'd be a great place to treat the office or that special someone in your life to a festive lunch! Finally, Harcourt St based Indian restaurant <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104076438896&s=0&e=001Noqsip3N6-x0pH1YZLXiVvlxTljlTsXXg6jKa9DL9pxFgBcEnTYbZoemrPFI7C9YJJm2LF5fEoqOZWJvOEPcELAGlGo3JuET7L1k2Pv1vwXOsXWM04JOyzkb3N5XNYE_BEoU7Mpp_1QnJkU7z2LnsVbCRc8VtJQD' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Saagar</a> offers a fantastic lunch deal if you're in the mood for something different. You can get a starter, main, poppadum & dip, and Naan Bread, all for only €9.95!! Theres plenty more offers like these in your area on site, and <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104076438896&s=0&e=001Noqsip3N6-x0pH1YZLXiVvlxTljlTsXXg6jKa9DL9pxFgBcEnTYbZoemrPFI7C9YJJm2LF5fEoqOZWJvOEPcELAGlGo3JuET7L1k2Pv1vwUMu2MyI-SxskmjHa8M1kuJt3L5YKOlpIcPPnlfSpoebQ==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>our new categories make it even easier to find what you're looking for</a>, so there's no excuses not to be getting great value at lunch time! Brand New Competition! This weeks competition sponsor has been open since 2008, and within that short time, has received critical acclaim for great value plates consisting of interesting flavours using only natural means. Based on Portobello Bridge, <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104076438896&s=0&e=001Noqsip3N6-x0pH1YZLXiVvlxTljlTsXXg6jKa9DL9pxFgBcEnTYbZoemrPFI7C9YJJm2LF5fEoqOZWJvOEPcELAGlGo3JuET7L1k2Pv1vwXOsXWM04JOy_sjTYJalt6S34RtFnAKW6jlOazI_kwi7x58V-KJY7Jdk-SWwGiYURVOpOvlKoJZaA==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Seagrass</a> restaurant is a firm favourite with many critics, and this, combined with the value available, makes it a firm favourite with many diners too. <img align='right' alt='Seagrass' border='0' height='95' name='ACCOUNT.IMAGE.59' src='https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs070/1103180195916/img/59.jpg' width='123' /> With a two course <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104076438896&s=0&e=001Noqsip3N6-x0pH1YZLXiVvlxTljlTsXXg6jKa9DL9pxFgBcEnTYbZoemrPFI7C9YJJm2LF5fEoqOZWJvOEPcELAGlGo3JuET7L1k2Pv1vwXOsXWM04JOy_sjTYJalt6S34RtFnAKW6jlOazI_kwi7x58V-KJY7Jdk-SWwGiYURVOpOvlKoJZaA==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Swift Lunch</a> for only €15, and the opportunity to "Bring Your Own Wine", this is a modern, forward focused eatery, which would be perfect for a festive lunch out. This weeks competition is a meal for two, plus bottle of wine in <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104076438896&s=0&e=001Noqsip3N6-x0pH1YZLXiVvlxTljlTsXXg6jKa9DL9pxFgBcEnTYbZoemrPFI7C9YJJm2LF5fEoqOZWJvOEPcELAGlGo3JuET7L1k2Pv1vwXOsXWM04JOy_sjTYJalt6S34RtFnAKW6jlOazI_kwi7x58V-KJY7Jdk-SWwGiYURVOpOvlKoJZaA==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Seagrass Restaurant</a>, so <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104076438896&s=0&e=001Noqsip3N6-x0pH1YZLXiVvlxTljlTsXXg6jKa9DL9pxFgBcEnTYbZoemrPFI7C9YJJm2LF5fEoqOZWJvOEPcELAGlGo3JuET7L1k2Pv1vwX08Tp6OYqKMPFsmK8w81P9TdD5V5lKKjUQjsS3c47dlHeKdOuzJkXWYXBFeKyv9uxc91aO7alG1A==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;' target='_blank'>click here to enter now!</a> The Lunchbox Latest As you'll see on the new site, we've added a new blog area called "The Lunchbox" where we shall be posting all our news on deals, offers, comps and anything else which tickles our fancy, including small furry animals. Here's the latest posts this week: <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104076438896&s=0&e=001Noqsip3N6-x0pH1YZLXiVvlxTljlTsXXg6jKa9DL9pxFgBcEnTYbZoemrPFI7C9YJJm2LF5fEoqOZWJvOEPcELAGlGo3JuET7L1k2Pv1vwX08Tp6OYqKMEQvVASHjIr5x2Ht7a3QIRS1-iWKbVzM3j8wV_aC0_c7i2zRRmv0D03ognZ7FZTVMpoGBviB4HiG' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Whats the Beef? A lunch education...</a> In which we educate you on the world's best beef, discuss human-cow love and saki massages, and let you know where you can get this <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104076438896&s=0&e=001Noqsip3N6-x0pH1YZLXiVvlxTljlTsXXg6jKa9DL9pxFgBcEnTYbZoemrPFI7C9YJJm2LF5fEoqOZWJvOEPcELAGlGo3JuET7L1k2Pv1vwXOsXWM04JOy_GktV2TzZa9JUZUqbmxQo0dbaL1BNBDWrUhDmKmbZBTJ1wL5yMeiAo=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Kobe beef in Ireland.</a> <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104076438896&s=0&e=001Noqsip3N6-x0pH1YZLXiVvlxTljlTsXXg6jKa9DL9pxFgBcEnTYbZoemrPFI7C9YJJm2LF5fEoqOZWJvOEPcELAGlGo3JuET7L1k2Pv1vwX08Tp6OYqKMEQvVASHjIr5x2Ht7a3QIRS1-iWKbVzM3j8wV_aC0_c7i2zRRmv0D03ognZ7FZTVMg3I0wgudWk5' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;' target='_blank'>And the winners are...</a> In which we let you in on the disgraceful scenes at the mylunch Xmas party, give away 40 7UP on Ice tickets, and tell you how you can book to practice your 180 reverse turns on the ice. <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104076438896&s=0&e=001Noqsip3N6-x0pH1YZLXiVvlxTljlTsXXg6jKa9DL9pxFgBcEnTYbZoemrPFI7C9YJJm2LF5fEoqOZWJvOEPcELAGlGo3JuET7L1k2Pv1vwX08Tp6OYqKMEQvVASHjIr5x2Ht7a3QIRS1-iWKbVzM3j8wV_aC0_c7i2zRRmv0D03ognZ7FZTVMi-0BYxMyX7w' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;' target='_blank'>Watercooler Moments</a> In which we let you in on the big news over the weekend, tell you who to raise these conversations with in the office, and discuss whether having a horse outside is in fact a good thing? So, does any of this interest you? Well then, <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104076438896&s=0&e=001Noqsip3N6-x0pH1YZLXiVvlxTljlTsXXg6jKa9DL9pxFgBcEnTYbZoemrPFI7C9YJJm2LF5fEoqOZWJvOEPcELAGlGo3JuET7L1k2Pv1vwX08Tp6OYqKMEQvVASHjIr5x2Ht7a3QIRS1-iWKbVzM3j8wV_aC0_c7i2zRRmv0D03ognZ7FZTVMqExss8p1rtD' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>dive into the Lunchbox!</a> <div align='left' style='color: rgb(202, 86, 31);'> 2-For-1 Lunch Quick Links </div> <div> Check out the great 2-For-1 lunch offers available now in the following venues: <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104076438896&s=0&e=001Noqsip3N6-x0pH1YZLXiVvlxTljlTsXXg6jKa9DL9pxFgBcEnTYbZoemrPFI7C9YJJm2LF5fEoqOZWJvOEPcELAGlGo3JuET7L1k2Pv1vwXOsXWM04JOy6FLX-D9b5yB6v2SZHEmFJLHwE7DEYOgY2wpfWOLp3aYcPMDyLeA9Sc=' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;' target='_blank'>Sweeneys (Dame Street)</a> <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104076438896&s=0&e=001Noqsip3N6-x0pH1YZLXiVvlxTljlTsXXg6jKa9DL9pxFgBcEnTYbZoemrPFI7C9YJJm2LF5fEoqOZWJvOEPcELAGlGo3JuET7L1k2Pv1vwX08Tp6OYqKMKn7bEHESBQV1MZ0qBXkCKjJgncvB8VXj7u9J7GmGC7i9QBdeNUG2vXDYms2kXzeEonXbhhhVIEW' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt;' target='_blank'>Bloom Brasserie (Baggot St Lwr)</a> <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104076438896&s=0&e=001Noqsip3N6-x0pH1YZLXiVvlxTljlTsXXg6jKa9DL9pxFgBcEnTYbZoemrPFI7C9YJJm2LF5fEoqOZWJvOEPcELAGlGo3JuET7L1k2Pv1vwXOsXWM04JOy7w9MilNNEaFLcrH7s9Bh3hGbgKodz5mQRvdvL5FkyKHTq1nEFZ8jUuraLPed8mpKw==' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;' target='_blank'>West Coast Coffee (Various)</a> <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104076438896&s=0&e=001Noqsip3N6-x0pH1YZLXiVvlxTljlTsXXg6jKa9DL9pxFgBcEnTYbZoemrPFI7C9YJJm2LF5fEoqOZWJvOEPcELAGlGo3JuET7L1k2Pv1vwX08Tp6OYqKMKn7bEHESBQV1MZ0qBXkCKjJgncvB8VXj7u9J7GmGC7i9QBdeNUG2vXDYms2kXzeEnqX_wFC0XXx' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;' target='_blank'>Beshoff (O Connell Street)</a></div> <img align='right' alt='Two for One logo' border='0' height='131' hspace='5' name='ACCOUNT.IMAGE.7' src='https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs070/1103180195916/img/7.jpg' vspace='5' width='110' /> <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104076438896&s=0&e=001Noqsip3N6-x0pH1YZLXiVvlxTljlTsXXg6jKa9DL9pxFgBcEnTYbZoemrPFI7C9YJJm2LF5fEoqOZWJvOEPcELAGlGo3JuET7L1k2Pv1vwXOsXWM04JOy_GktV2TzZa9eUxEaRXbwBXnoaUVBQqqJyPmu6bVbDNwLKLNC5yx6VLCbhWtyNY_Zg==' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Gourmet Burger Kitchen (Various)</a> <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104076438896&s=0&e=001Noqsip3N6-x0pH1YZLXiVvlxTljlTsXXg6jKa9DL9pxFgBcEnTYbZoemrPFI7C9YJJm2LF5fEoqOZWJvOEPcELAGlGo3JuET7L1k2Pv1vwXOsXWM04JOy_8AKzxOgZ3f1BuScXdxo-A-9gEVn4giuF8fZ7PqiOvXGqs4f8LD4zg=' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;' target='_blank'>Millers Restaurant (Baggot St Upper)</a> <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104076438896&s=0&e=001Noqsip3N6-x0pH1YZLXiVvlxTljlTsXXg6jKa9DL9pxFgBcEnTYbZoemrPFI7C9YJJm2LF5fEoqOZWJvOEPcELAGlGo3JuET7L1k2Pv1vwXOsXWM04JOy-jPleJez-Oj-kYWuIHAtDJcwXmHo9NY1CD8uNfAJqleFquMIFVemfY=' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>The Beacon (Sandyford)</a> <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104076438896&s=0&e=001Noqsip3N6-x0pH1YZLXiVvlxTljlTsXXg6jKa9DL9pxFgBcEnTYbZoemrPFI7C9YJJm2LF5fEoqOZWJvOEPcELAGlGo3JuET7L1k2Pv1vwXOsXWM04JOy-jPleJez-Oj-kYWuIHAtDJcwXmHo9NY1CD8uNfAJqleFquMIFVemfY=' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); 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Wed, 15 Dec 2010 On the first day of Christmas,   <img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/thumbs/Kanum_thumb.jpg' style='width: 170px; height: 100px; float: left;' /> Kanum, with two premises in the city (<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Kanum/16OrwellRoad/1596'>Rathgar</a> and <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Kanum/MespilRoad/1302'>Mespil Road</a>), is fast becoming one of the cult heroes of the Irish food scene! Famed for its delicious healthy Thai food, and particularly noodles, it has won the recognition of many a diserning foodie (including a spot in <a href='http://www.kanum.ie/?page_id=171'>TV3’s Ireland AM kitchen</a>), with simple great value dishes which really satisfy! Both premises offer a daily lunch special of two mains, each for only €9.99, which comes with a free bottle of water, and some regulars in the Dublin 4 branch have been known to come in for lunch and dinner on the same day! It’s addictive stuff, and with the food containing zero MSGs, Kanum is also the perfect alternative to a stodgy fat filled Chinese! (You’ve even less of an excuse to be piling on the) pounds over Christmas!) There are plenty of ways to get your noodle fix as they offer a delivery service from noon daily (see the pages for more), an order online option, and even have <a href='http://www.kanum.ie/?page_id=184'>three weekly market spots</a>! (Wed- Spencer Dock, Thurs- Mespil Rd, Fri-Sandyford) So what's the title all about you ask? <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/files/Kanum-12-Specials-Of-Christmas-Menu.pdf'>Well get this, Kanum Rathgar (16 Orwell Rd.) are offering a fantastic "12 Specials of Christmas" menu, with, yep you've guessed it, 12 brilliant specials! </a> Some of these are amazing value, including a Thai Meal Deal (Starter, Main and Drink for €12.95), a Dinner Deal (Two mains plus a bottle of house wine for €30) and a HERUGE Family Deal! The <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/files/Kanum-12-Specials-Of-Christmas-Menu.pdf'>menu</a> is available all day and is running from the 13th to Christmas Eve, so take a look and spot something you like! There are options for delivery if you’re having a quiet night in with the partner over the festive season, veggie deals if you’re vegetarian and feeling left out over this traditional meat eating time of year, and even low carb options for those who wish to remain svelte until at least the 25th! It’s a great time of year to sample the Kanum experience if you haven’t already, and remember to throw in a little extra chilli sauce to heat you up too!   Tags: <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>Christmas lunch</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/files/Kanum-12-Specials-Of-Christmas-Menu.pdf'>Kanum 12 Specials of Christmas</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Kanum/MespilRoad/1302'>Kanum Mespil Road</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Kanum/16OrwellRoad/1596'>Kanum Rathgar</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>Thai food</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>Asian</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>Noodles</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch value</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>mylunch.ie</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/content_listing.cfm/ck/58/ctk/35/Ext/blog'>The Lunchbox</a>, Thu, 16 Dec 2010 Lunch Sustenance for Shopping! Tis the week before Christmas and all through the town this weekend Christmas shopping will be finalised (or started!). Now it’s an energetic process is shopping, and you’ll be needing something to keep you going throughout the day, so we’ve decided to give you a few options around town for a bite to eat. It’s also going to be a chilly one this weekend, so we’ve tried to keep our choices of the cosy variety! Grafton Street Area <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Pacinos/18SuffolkStreet/1276'>Pacinos</a> Situated on Suffolk St, Pacinos is the perfect get away from the hustle and bustle of Grafton St! Favourites include Italian flavoured dishes like pasta + pizza, and the very generous portions will leave a few quid in your pocket for more pressies! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BrasserieSixty6/66SouthGreatGeorgesStreet/1489'>Brasserie Sixty6</a> A weekend favourite for many shoppers, Brasserie Sixty6 is located on George’s Street, and you can count on the team to nip your shopping hunger in the bud! Try the delicious steak sandwich, we recommend it! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/SweeneysBar/32DameStreet/1298'>Sweeneys</a> Bearers of a brilliant 2 for 1 on their lunch menu from 12-4 daily, Sweeneys on Dame Street’s menu also boasts a delightful Ballotine of Turkey, chestnut and sage stuffing, with Savoy cabbage, bacon, fondant potato &  fresh cranberry compote! Very seasonal! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Wagamama/SouthKingSt/1162'>Wagamama</a> Noodles is the speciality here, and boy are they a speciality! If you fancy something different, and a fun eating experience to boot, bring the family here! They’ve even got a menu called “Winter Positive Meal Deals” the plus lunch specials for €9.95 (incl drink), and you can whack a bit of soy sauce in the mix to heat up!   O Connell Street Area <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/KOH/MilleniumWalkway/1181'>Koh</a> Situated on Millenium Walkway, just minutes from the Jervis Centre, Koh is Asian food at it’s best. If you’re sans-kids, why not try out one of their delicious cocktails. <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Beshoffs/5-7UpperO%27ConnellStreet/1149'>Beshoffs</a> Ah Beshoffs! Home to what many reckon is Dublin’s best fish and chips, a nice piping hot vinegar soaked bag of frites would go down quite well on a cold day! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/JLsCafe/4UpperAbbeySt/1129'>JL’s Cafe</a> On the Luas line on the Capel of Abbey Street lies JL’s Cafe, which is carving out a bit of a name for itself as a great value eatery, serving homemade finger lickin food! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/CafeCarlo/63-64O%27ConnellStreet/1516'>Cafe Carlo</a> Located in Lynam’s Hotel on O Connell St, Cafe Carlo again is a great value little cafe, with three lunch courses for €10.95, plus a 2 for 1 on their lunch menu! So go forth and be merry, enjoy a festive lunch this weekend, safe in the knowledge of our recommendations!   Tags: <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>mylunch.ie</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunchbox</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../layout/content_listing.cfm/ck/58/ctk/35/Ext/blog'>lunch news</a>, <a href='../../../dsp_offers.cfm/Ext/special'>2 for 1 lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>. Fri, 17 Dec 2010 We've got your smalltalk covered! After popular demand (ahem!), our weekly segment on what to talk about when you get stuck for small talk in your workplace is back! If you didn’t see it last week, this is the place where we bring you all the big stories of the weekend in one little blog post, and tell you who to use them with, so you can never be stuck in an awkward silence again! Whether it’s over lunch or making tea, just whip one of these babies out and hey presto, a fresh conversation starter. So let’s crack on... Strictly winners! Eastenders star (is that the right word?) Kara Tointon took the much coveted Strictly crown on Saturday night, after 4 delightful performance with her Russian partner. The pair are rumoured to be in a blooming relationship and the win was made even more impressive by the fact that Tointon was battling a wrist injury (after the show she was seen arm in sling). Also over the weekend, on Sunday night, Stella English was crowned as Alan Sugar’s new UK Apprentice. Her win came after a task where the remaining two managed teams of previously fired contestants to design a new booze brand before presenting to a room full of industry experts. English is said to have left school with no formal qualifications, and stories of her <a href='http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1340141/The-Apprentice-2010-The-gangland-background-Lord-Sugars-new-employee-Stella-English.html?ito=feeds-newsxml'>supposed gangland past</a> are already coming out! To be discussed with: Anyone whom you think may be missing their X Factor dosage, and is looking to fill the void.   Does personality actually have anything to do with it? AP (Tony) McCoy last night became the first jockey to win the coveted BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. Champion jockey 15 times (most wins in a season) McCoy was a slightly surprise choice, but had ridden his first Aintree Grand National Winner this year. Second place went to Darts Champion Phil “The Power” Taylor. If you’re a fan, and want a <a href='http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=racing/10/12/20/RACING_McCoy_Moments.html'>list of McCoy’s top 10 moments, see here.</a> To be discussed with: Any horsey person, anyone who wears jodhpurs, wellies and a tweed flatcap to work, and most males of the office.   It’s Christmaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaas! Tis the season to be jolly! It’s Christmas week, and one’s mind could be forgiven for straying away from work thoughts, and towards warm fires, mulled wine, brussel sprouts and too many Roses! If you haven’t finished your shopping yet (or started!), then get out there now before the Big Freeze gets us all! Impress your colleagues with <a href='http://www.funs.co.uk/fs/s8.html'>these Santa statistics</a> (claim they’re your own research!) <ul> <li> No known species of reindeer can fly. But there are roughly 300,000 species of living organisms yet to be classified. While most of these are insects and germs, this does not rule out flying reindeer!</li> <li> Santa has 31 hours of Christmas to work with, thanks to the different time zones and the rotation of the earth, assuming he travels east to west.  That's 822.6 visits per second. For each eligible household, Santa has 1/1000th of a second to park the sleigh, jump down the chimney, fill the stockings, put presents under the tree, eat any snacks, get back up the chimney, hop in the sleigh and move on.</li> <li> Assuming each child gets nothing more that a medium-sized Lego set (two pounds), the sleigh is carrying 321,300 tons, not counting overweight Santa. Conventional reindeer can pull no more than 300 pounds, but as above, it is not known what flying reindeer can pull. This is about four times the weight of the Queen Elizabeth II.</li> <li> He’s got a list and checks it twice, so he will find out if you are naughty or nice!</li> <li> The lead pair of reindeer will absorb 14.3 quintillion joules of energy per second.</li> </ul> To be discussed with: EVERYONE! Who doesn’t love Christmas! So there you have it, go forth and converse, and Happy Christmas Week from The Lunchbox!   Tags: <a href='../../../layout/Content_Details.cfm/ck/58/'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../layout/Content_Details.cfm/ck/58/'>mylunch.ie</a>, <a href='../../../layout/Content_Details.cfm/ck/58/'>lunchbox</a>, <a href='../../../layout/Content_Details.cfm/ck/58/'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../layout/Content_Details.cfm/ck/58/'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../layout/Content_Details.cfm/ck/58/'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../layout/Content_Details.cfm/ck/58/layout/content_listing.cfm/ck/58/ctk/35/Ext/blog'>lunch news</a>, <a href='../../../layout/Content_Details.cfm/ck/58/dsp_offers.cfm/Ext/special'>2 for 1 lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../layout/Content_Details.cfm/ck/58/'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/content_listing.cfm/ck/58/ctk/35/Ext/blog'>Watercooler Moments</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/content_listing.cfm/ck/58/ctk/35/Ext/blog'>The Lunchbox</a><a href='../../../venue/Wagamama/SouthKingSt/1162'> </a> Sun, 19 Dec 2010 And the winners are...   There’s been huge response to our <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Wagamama/SouthMainSt/1289'>Wagamama</a> competition for two cookbooks. This shows that either mylunch users love love love the Wagmama menu, or they’re unprepared chancers who want to win a cookbook for a last minute present! We fully believe the former! As you know <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Wagamama/SouthMainSt/1289v'>Wagamama</a> are a favourite of any Asian food lover, but you might not know that their <a href='http://www.facebook.com/mylunch.ie?v=wall#!/wagamamaireland'>Facebook page has a new exclusive offer every month for members</a>. Check it out. So on to the big winners, the two lucky users who will be probably be cooking delicious noodle dishes instead of that tired old turkey and ham for the family on Christmas Day this year will be: Nicola Reidy and Orlaith Mannion! Congrats ladies, we will be in touch soon, and be sure to send us some pics on <a href='http://www.facebook.com.mylunch.ie'>Facebook</a> of how you get on with a few dishes (or alternatively, send in samples!) <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/compSignUp.cfm/ck/60/ctk/35/k/1321'>You've still got another chance to win this week, why not enter to win a meal for two plus a bottle of wine at Seagrass Portobello! </a> If you’re not a winner and want to sample the delicious <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Wagamama/SouthMainSt/1289'>Wagamama</a> noodle experience, see here for their page and all their menus. Wagamama now have three branches in Southern Ireland (<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Wagamama/SouthMainSt/1289v'>Cork</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Wagamama/SouthKingSt/1162'>South King St</a>. and <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Wagamama/BlanchardstownRetailParkUnit410/1586'>Blanch</a>) and have recently opened in Belfast in case you didn’t know! Stay tuned for many many more comps like this in the New Year, and we mean many!   Tags: <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>mylunch.ie</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Wagamama/SouthMainSt/1289'>Asian</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>value lunch</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Wagamama/SouthMainSt/1289'>Wagamama</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Wagamama/SouthMainSt/1289'>Wagamama Cork</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Wagamama/BlanchardstownRetailParkUnit410/1586'>Wagamama Blanchardstown</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Wagamama/SouthKingSt/1162'>Wagamama Dublin 2</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Wagamama/SouthMainSt/1289'>noodles</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/Content_Details.cfm/ck/58/ctk/35/k/1590'>cookbook competition</a>, Mon, 20 Dec 2010 Pepsi's strangest flavours! Would you fancy one of these with your sandwich at lunchtime?? Ok, I've tasted cherry coke, and vanilla is ok. Dr Pepper is fine,  but in Japan that's not enough! <a href='http://www.buzzfeed.com/'>Via Buzzfeed </a> <ul class='top-list'> <li> <h3> 1. Fire and ice</h3> <img height='300' src='http://s-ak.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web05/2010/12/16/10/enhanced-buzz-2714-1292513244-0.jpg' width='400' /></li> <li> <h3> 2. Mont Blanc</h3> <img height='500' src='http://s-ak.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web03/2010/12/16/10/enhanced-buzz-15429-1292513279-10.jpg' width='450' /></li> <li> <h3> 3. Pepsi plus with green tea</h3> <img height='350' src='http://s-ak.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web04/2010/12/16/10/enhanced-buzz-12209-1292513352-16.jpg' width='263' /></li> <li> <h3> 4. Pepsi Shiso</h3> <img height='600' src='http://s-ak.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web03/2010/12/16/10/enhanced-buzz-15448-1292513401-18.jpg' width='600' /></li> <li> <h3> 5. Blue Hawaii</h3> <img height='711' src='http://s-ak.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web04/2010/12/16/10/enhanced-buzz-12268-1292513431-10.jpg' width='240' /></li> <li> <h3> 6. Ice cucumber</h3> <img height='571' src='http://s-ak.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web03/2010/12/16/10/enhanced-buzz-15435-1292513473-12.jpg' width='400' /></li> <li> <h3> 7. Pepsi White</h3> <img height='420' src='http://s-ak.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web03/2010/12/16/10/enhanced-buzz-15394-1292513496-23.jpg' width='360' /></li> <li> <h3> 8. Pepsi Azuki</h3> <img height='735' src='http://s-ak.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web05/2010/12/16/10/enhanced-buzz-24390-1292513541-29.jpg' width='490' /></li> <li> <h3> 9. Pepsi Baobab</h3> <img height='960' src='http://s-ak.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web05/2010/12/16/10/enhanced-buzz-24379-1292513578-23.jpg' width='480' /></li> </ul>   Oh check out this <a href='http://www.buzzfeed.com/lydiah/35-kit-kat-varieties-from-around-the-world-18d7'>Buzzfeed post</a> on 35 crazy flavours of Kit Kat! I thought Kit Kat orange was obscure and novel! Mon, 20 Dec 2010 The 1st Annual Mylunch Christmas Awards! It's the time of the year when the "Best of 2010" lists and awards come out, and givevn our first full year in existence is coming to a close, we at The Lunchbox thought we’d bring you our Best of The Year post, with a distinct Christmas flavour! Thanks for using the site during the year, and please keep spreading the word to your friends, because we’ve a LOT more to come in the New Year, and some big ideas to get off the ground, along with the usual exclusive lunch deals, and daily menus. There are over 20 new retailers, all with deals, coming on in Jan alone, so you’ll want to keep an eye on us to save you money for that unused Gym membership you’re no doubt going to be purchasing in Jan! If you have any ideas or suggestions for us, please don’t be afraid to use the <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_contact.cfm'>contact page</a>. We’ve no problem giving out free lunches for good ideas... On the the awards ceremony! If you can think of any more then hit us up on the <a href='http://www.facebook.com/mylunchie'>FBook</a>! Tastiest Menu of The Year Nominees for this category are very wide ranging! The likes of <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/LollyAndCooks/GeorgesStreetArcade/1288v'>Lolly and Cooks </a>with their daily hotpot’s and amazing cupcakes, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Wagamama/SouthKingSt/1162'>Wagamama</a>’s amazing noodle dishes (*cough* perfect comfort food for a Friday hangover *cough*), and <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/LaCave/28SouthAnneSt/1179'>La Cave</a>’s delicious French flavoured daily updates are all close. But the winner, judging by our content manager’s saliva quotient when changing their menu every morning, is <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/TriBeCa/62RanelaghRd/1178'>Tribeca's</a> daily €10 specials! Other faves include <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/KOH/MilleniumWalkway/1181'>Koh</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BurritosAndBlues/2WexfordStreet/1130'>Burritos and Blues</a> and <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Munchies/LowerBaggotSt/1294'>Munchies</a>, plus loads more. Great Value Lunch Retailers of the Year Well, we pride ourselves on bringing you great lunch value, and we’ve certainly done that throughout 2010! The POSSIBLE nominees for this category are far far too wide to mention all of them, and we’d have uproar on our hands if we picked just one, so honourable mentions will have to do! These go to, but are in no way limited to, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/JLsCafe/4UpperAbbeySt/1129v'>JL’s Cafe</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/TheWoodenSpoon/3BathPlace,Blackrock/1319'>The Wooden Spoon</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Saagar/16HarcourtSt/1518'>Saagar</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Dandelion/130StStephensGreen/1168'>Dandelion</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/GourmetBurgerKitchen/5SthAnneSt/1304'>GBK</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/SweeneysBar/32DameStreet/1298'>Sweeneys</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Beshoffs/5-7UpperO%27ConnellStreet/1149'>Beshoffs</a> and the <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_offers.cfm/Ext/special'>multitude of those in our special offer section</a>! Best received mylunch competition of the year There have been soooo many! One’s which have been particularly successful have included <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/SalonDesSaveurs/16AungierStreet/1508'>Salon Des Saveurs</a> offering,  the offer of free lunch, plus a Tefal Actifry (worth €100) from Tefal’s Greaseless Spoon Cafe, free VIP tickets to <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Sinnotts/SouthKingStreet/1154'>Sinnotts Bar</a> on Arthur’s Day (turned out that the Manic Street Preachers turned up!) and of course, our recent <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/Andthewinnersare.../1582'>7UP Christmas on Ice 40x tickets giveaway</a>. The main award though, has to go to <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/LollyAndCooks/GeorgesStreetArcade/1288'>Lolly and Cooks</a> heruge offer of an office party pack for 12 people, which included a multitiude of canapés, goodies and 12 of their cupcakes! Most fun loving and generally sound Latin flavoured retailer of the year An obscure category no doubt, but we had to mention him somewhere. If you haven’t met him before, or been into <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/CafeAzteca/19-22LordEdwardSt/1199'>Cafe Azteca</a>, then you are missing out, because you wont have met Hugo! Ever cheery, and a fantastic cooking coach, Hugo is a real character, and I’d advise you to take advantage of his <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/CafeAzteca/19-22LordEdwardSt/1199'>free cooking classes now</a> before it’s too late. Most Seasonal Burrito of the Year No contest in this prize, David and the gang at <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BurritosAndBlues/2WexfordStreet/1130'>Burritos and Blues</a> on Wexford St are always ones for the seasonal burrito, and we’ve had a Bailout Burrito, a strange sounding but succulent Beef & Guinness Burrito, and of course the <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BurritosAndBlues/2WexfordStreet/1130'>current Turkey & Ham Burrito</a>! Winners hands down, and long may it continue! Best attempt to butter up the mylunch office of the year No contest here, this award goes to <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/LollyAndCooks/GeorgesStreetArcade/1288'>Lolly and Cooks</a>, who really won us over with a special delivery of scrumptious Guinness Cupcakes on Arthur’s Day this year! (Now if only other retailers would follow suit, *HINT HINT!*)   Special Christmas Awards Segment Unsung Vegetable Award for bravery in the face of hatred Brussel Sprouts. Come on people, their strangely bitter taste is what makes Christmas. Smothered in gravy, and eaten with a mouth full of stuffing, you wont even taste them! Just try it! The “last in the tin” Christmas sweet award You can have your Galaxy, your Roses Caramel Cup, and Heroes Twirl, the real hero of the festive sweet selection is the Cadbury’s Roses strawberry. With just enough chocolate to match the strawberry liquid, open your mind this Christmas and take a bite! You wont have to contend with anyone, since they’re usually last in the tin! Best 80’s Hair in a Christmas video <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1zWafQF1hc'>I think we all know the winner of this one...</a> Best Old School Christmas Advert <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aI74-YHQGY'>Ho Ho Ho! Without a doubt, and none of the corporate taste that goes with the Coca Cola one (well maybe a little!)</a> So there you have it, the red carpet is stained, and the awards have all been handed out! The ceremony will be twice as glitzy and glamarous next year, and who knows where we'll be come December 2011! Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year from <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>mylunch.ie</a>!   Tags: <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>mylunch.ie</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch awards</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>The Lunchbox</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch value</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch,</a> <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>Best of 2010</a>,<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/LollyAndCooks/GeorgesStreetArcade/1288'> </a> Tue, 21 Dec 2010 Show me the Money! Hi there crazy lunch cats, and welcome to the New Year! Isn’t it great to be back and have a fresh new start for all? The mylunch team has been busy over the festive period, and while many were filling themselves with turkey and chocolate, we’ve been busy updating the site, and planning how to bring you buckets of lunch value in the coming 12 months. With 20 new mylunch exclusive offers coming on site in the next week alone, it looks like our work is paying off. We’ve also been busy crunching numbers and doing the maths over Christmas, and we reckon that by making a resolution to use the site daily over the coming year, we could save you a BOMB in 2011. Our research shows that our users spend on average €34 per week on eating out for lunch. Now, you may be thinking, “No way, that’s too high!”, but hold on, have a think about your weekly spend for a second. Go on, do it now, we’ll even wait........*whistles*........ Done? Yep, that sounds about right doesn’t it!   So anyway, our number crunching monkeys have been at it again, and, based on how you guys utilise the site and the last 200 vouchers we’ve had printed, they’ve come up with the figure that the average saving our exclusive offers provide is €5.13 PER DAY! Now, that’s not to say that you’re going to save that every time you use the site, but that’s the beauty of it! We’ve so many offers throughout the site, that you can have a <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/offer/2for1/80' target='_blank'>2 for 1</a> here, a <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/TheWoodenSpoon/3BathPlace,Blackrock/1319' target='_blank'>free soup</a> there, throw in a <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=west coast coffee' target='_blank'>free coffee</a> or a few <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/offer/Group/81' target='_blank'>group offers</a> if you’re a social butterfly and hey presto! Your saving loads, but also getting loooooads of choice for your lunchtime too! If your brain is fried after a few too many Christmas shandies,this means that if you use the site even three times per week, these sumptuous savings add up to around €60 per month, or €720 per year! So... Struggling to pay your car insurance? Made a crazy resolution to hire a Polish bodybuilder as a personal trainer? Not sure if you can afford that sun holiday this year, with Grim Reapers Lenihan and Cowen pillaging your salary? Well, keep this one ickle resolution to visit mylunch.ie daily for two minutes, and you can do any of these!       Tags: <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>mylunch.ie</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch value</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch resolution</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>New Years resolution</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch specials</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>value lunch</a>, Wed, 05 Jan 2011 Help Us Help You! You good people of mylunch, being the upstanding citizens that you are, you’re probably asking, what can you do for us in return for the great offers on site? Well it goes without saying that the more of you there are visiting the site daily, the bigger and better deals, comps and exclusive freebies we can get you. So today, we’re asking you to spread the mylunch gospel! We’d be much obliged if you could help take us to the masses, and in the process win some brownie points with your friends, because after all, sharing is caring! How to share with the new site? Since we’ve grown up in 2010, there are loads and loads of ways to be social with the site. You’ve got share buttons on every retailer page, invite a friend to lunch options, and even the opportunity to pass on vouchers to your Facebook friends if you want! In fact, if we the new mylunch.ie were a type of Care Bear, we’d be Share Bear! So if you’re a regular user of the site, like our deals and plan to use us to save a few bob this year, you’ve won a free lunch with us, or you simply fancy one of our crew members (David is a hottie alright, swit swoo!), then why not <ul> <li> Send a brief mail to your friends and colleagues and tell them about us</li> <li> Use the share buttons on the top right of this page</li> <li> <a href='http://conta.cc/g85RWS' target='_blank'>Forward our most recent newsletter </a></li> <li> <a href='http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http://www.mylunch.ie/' target='_blank'>Be really social and talk to your Facebook friends about us</a></li> <li> Or simply use good old Word of Mouth to talk to the person that sits beside you in work (God Forbid!) and tell them about this quaint lil lunch site!</li> </ul> G’wan, we’ll be your special fwend if you do!       Related Tags: <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.iev'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>sharing is caring</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>special offers</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>food deals</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>Share</a>, Wed, 12 Jan 2011 Healthy Eating Month on mylunch.ie Tis the season to be healthy! So, you’ve indulged over Christmas, perhaps a little too much, and it’s difficult getting back to normal now and leaving that life of debauchery behind? Well stick with us this month! You never know, your waistline might thank you. We’ll have lots of recipes for you, for lunch dinner and brekkie some from our venues, (including Wagamama and Kanum Thai) as well as healthy eating related competitions, and tips on who on site caters well for your new found healthy ways! Your resolution to get trim need not be a chore, simply keep tabs on The Lunchbox and we’ll point you in the right direction. Let’s face it, we all need all the help we can get, and lunch can be a rushed minefield of quick chocolate bars and portions of spicy wedges if you’re not careful! Let’s start off with a brief list of those on site whom we think may be able to help our healthy eating goal! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/AngelParkEatery/5LowerMountSt/1159' target='_blank'>Angel Park Eatery</a> <a href='http://;http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Itsa/FitzwilliamLane/1296' target='_blank'>Itsa... </a> <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=kanum' target='_blank'>Kanum</a> <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/KOH/MilleniumWalkway/1181' target='_blank'>Koh</a> <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Maia/ShelbourneRoad/1309' target='_blank'>Maia</a> <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/OceanBar/CharlotteQuay/1278' target='_blank'>Ocean Bar</a> <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/RusticStone/17SouthGreatGeorgesSt/1520' target='_blank'>Rustic Stone</a> <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/TheFarm/3DawsonStreet/1300' target='_blank'>The Farm</a> <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/TheWoodenSpoon/3BathPlace,Blackrock/1319'>The Wooden Spoon</a> <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/UrbanPicnic/GeorgesStreetArcade/1312' target='_blank'>Urban Picnic</a> <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=wagamama' target='_blank'>Wagamama</a>   All of these offer great healthy options, the only problem now is having the will power to pick the correct dish! If you’ve any faves for healthy eating around the city, be sure to <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_Retailer.cfm' target='_blank'>recommend them to us</a>, and you could win free lunch because of it!       Related Tags: <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>healthy lunch</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>healthy eating</a> , <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>health food</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch Ireland</a>, Thu, 06 Jan 2011 Something healthy for the weekend As you know, it’s healthy eating month on mylunch.ie for January, and we’re going to be bringing you some delicious healthy recipes from some of our venues throughout the month! To start us off with a little bit of Thai spice, we have <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=kanum' target='_blank'>Kanum</a>. With two eateries, on <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=kanum' target='_blank'>Mespil Road</a>, and now in <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=kanum' target='_blank'>Rathgar</a>, Kanum is a favourite with south city Asian lovers. Offering both a delivery service from noon daily, and also <a href='http://www.kanum.ie/?page_id=184' target='_blank'>boasting a market presence throughout the week</a> (Wednesdays @ Spencer Dock Market, Thursdays @ Mespil Road Market and Fridays @ Sandyford Market), there are loads of ways to get your fix of Pad Thai! The following recipe, called Gai Pad Prik Heang/Chicken in cashew nuts, has been prepared by Marc and Siri from the Kanum kitchen live on TV3’s Ireland A.M. (if Anna Daly eats it you know it has to be good!) and is an authentic healthy Thai chicken dish that is virtually fat free and contains no MSG! Why not try it out over the weekend, and <a href='http://www.facebook.com/mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>tell us on Facebook on Monday how you got on?</a> You’re ingredients are:  Veg oil, chopped garlic, chicken breast, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, chicken stock, slices of onion, sliced chilli, chopped spring onion, cashew nuts and fresh coriander Cooking Instructions: The process is really easy, and even the resident beans on toast guy in the mylunch office has had a go at it last night! Firstly, warm a large wok and add tablespoon of oil. As soon as it starts to smoke add garlic and turn heat slightly. Next, add the chicken and cook through. In a separate bowl, mix one part fish sauce to one and a half parts light soy sauce, with a pinch of sugar to taste. This sauce can be quiet strong, so at this point you can take a taste, and wet it down with some stock if necessary. Next, add the prepared veg, cashew nuts and dried chilli, and proceed to cook for one minute. Top off with chopped coriander and devour, safe in the knowledge that your waistline will thank you, and you’re in for a Thai treat, courtesy of mylunch and Kanum!   Related Tags: <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>mylunch.ie</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch</a>. <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=kanumv' target='_blank'>Kanum, Thai</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=kanum' target='_blank'>Kanum Thai</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=kanum' target='_blank'>Thai Chicken recipe</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Asian food Dublin</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Asian lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch specials</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>value lunch</a> Fri, 07 Jan 2011 Watercooler Moments   We’ve hurdled the Christmas period with aplomb, and now, your favourite Monday conversation starter is back, to help ease those awkward office silences this week! We’ve got a drunk and pissed Enda (not the same thing!), football savagery, Olympic diving and a new bundle of joy for the Beckhams! Let us proceed. Oh and if you want to pass the post on to your friends, then be our guest. Share buttons are available to our right... Fine Gael Epic Fail The decision to open their website to the public last week has slightly backfired on Fine Gael and the conspicuously coiffured  Inda Kenny. Firstly, an hilarious <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NUHpWg7W9I&feature=player_embedded' target='_blank'>viral video depicting a worse for wear Enda</a> was circulated last week, and now, “Anonymous” (a, yep you’ve guessed it, anonymous hacker group) have attacked the site, stealing details of 4,000 people in the process <a href='http://twitter.com/#!/KevDoyle_Herald' target='_blank'>according to Herald writer Kevin Doyle</a> on Twitter. The mylunch office is sure glad that we’ve become apolitical now! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sucker Punch The world of angry bitter men everywhere was turned upside recently, when it emerged that Roy Keane had been sacked from his position as mighty Ipswich Town manager. Keane, who managed to spend <a href='http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1345071/Roy-Keane--axed-Ipswich-boss.html' target='_blank'>£80 million on players at Sunderland, and £8 million</a> at the lowly Tractor Boys, was given the boot on the back of an horrific run of results, which sees Ipswich lying 19th in the Championship table. However, the change in manager doesn’t seem to have helped matters, as Ipswich lost 7-0 to Chelsea at the weekend. In other anger related football news, Stevenage and the F.A. are launching a full investigation after a fan was seen to strike a player after the clubs famous <a href='http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1345596/Stevenage-3-Newcastle-1-There-Winn-like-it.html?ito=feeds-newsxml' target='_blank'>3-1 victory over Newcastle</a> at the weekend. (<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opvIogoe25w&feature=related' target='_blank'>See here for all the action!</a>). While Liverpool’s Ryan Babel is in also hot water after damming referee Howard Webb in a <a href='http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2900/fa-cup/2011/01/09/2297506/fa-to-investigate-twitter-comments-made-about-referee-howard' target='_blank'>Twitter message</a>! Reports today also indicate that police are questioning Webb about a Manchester robbery incident at approx 1.30 p.m. yesterday, while Dimitar Berbatov is set to represent Bulgaria in high board diving at the London Olympics. ;) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Beckham’s aim for 5 a side team David and Victoria are one step closer to the full football team with the new that they are expecting their fourth child. Announced by <a href='http://www.facebook.com/Beckham' target='_blank'>David on Facebook,</a> we’ve not been told the new baba’s sex yet, but we at mylunch have a few naming options for the happy couple (who are both avid mylunch users) Juliet Beckham (to accompany Romeo) Bevery Hills Beckham (If they’re going with the place of conception angle again) Tottenham Hostpurs Beckham (With David set to complete a move to Spurs this week, what better way to endear his new clubs fans?) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ And they’re you have it, the stories that will get you out of any silence situation this week. Stuck making a cup of tea with Colin from accounting? Raise the football. Having a smoke and out walks Mary from H.R.? Well then, tell here about Beverly Hills Beckham. Till next week, adios from “Watercooler Moments”!   Related Tags: <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>mylunch.ie</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>www.mylunch.ie</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>special offers</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch value</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch specials</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>small talk</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>Watercooler Moments</a> Mon, 10 Jan 2011 Happy Birthday from Munchies! If you know of someone's birthday coming up, or more importantly, if your birthday is coming up, then mylunch and <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=munchies' target='_blank'>Munchies</a> can make it an even happier one! If you drop into any <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=munchies' target='_blank'>Munchies</a> outlet, (there are <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=munchies' target='_blank'>9 stores dotted around Dublin</a>), and prove it's your special day, they will take your mind off your age by giving you <ul> <li> your favourite Munchies sandwich (ours is the Chicken + Bacon Whoopie, but you can check the <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/menus/Munchies-Millenium-Walk-Lunch-Menu.pdf' target='_blank'>menu here</a>!)</li> <li> a free drink</li> <li> and a Munchies Chubbie for dessert!</li> </ul> ALL FOR FREE!! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/files/Munchies%20BIRTHDAY%20Offer.pdf' target='_blank'>For all the info, have a look here</a>, and be sure to use our share buttons above right to pass this on. I'm sure any January or February babies will appreciate your thoughtfullness!         Related Tags: <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=munchiesv' target='_blank'>Munchies</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunchtime</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch deal</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch offer</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>free lunch</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=munchies' target='_blank'>Munchies Drumcondra</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=munchies' target='_blank'>Munchies South William St</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=munchies' target='_blank'>Munchies Sir John Rogerson's Quay</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=munchies' target='_blank'>Munchies Millenium Walkway</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=munchies' target='_blank'>Munchies IFSC</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=munchiesv' target='_blank'>Munchies Beacon South Quarter</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=munchies' target='_blank'>Munchies Leopardstown</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=munchies' target='_blank'>Munchies Eastpoint</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=munchies' target='_blank'>Munchies Baggot St</a>., <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Birthday Lunch</a>, Tue, 11 Jan 2011 Something Fancy With our lovely site still relatively new yet, you may not know that you can now search by lunch occasion! If you <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/eateries.cfm?CFID=125683&CFTOKEN=5399895e54dd781-7EA89B03-FC19-7AFA-C8A4CB49659AF5B5' target='_blank'>head here, to our Find a Venue page</a>, you can choose from 6 areas. If, for example, you’re really busy, chained to the desk and haven’t got time to sit down at lunchtime, you can search “Lunch on The Run” for delis, take-out lunch eateries etc, or if you fancy a liquid lunch, you could take a look at our “Bar Food + Carvery” section, which will provide you with much needed soakage! As the title suggests, the mylunch office is fed up of January, and to alleviate the blues, we’ve decided to go for a delicious fancy lunch! If you’re in the same boat, then our “Somethin’ Fancy” category is for you! We’ve lots and lots of top end retailers to choose from for your lunch fix, and many of these also have exclusive offers on site. For example, here’s a few ideas if you’d like a bit of silver service, but at great value. <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Bang/11MerrionRow/1495' target='_blank'>Bang</a> Described as “restaurant food at it’s best” by the Irish Times, Bang is located on Merrion Row, and their exclusive mylunch deal really is fantastic. You can get a main (excl steak) from their lunch menu, plus soup for only €15 with our printable. Two courses are usually €20, so you won’t do better than that anywhere. <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Bleu/DawsonStreet/1648' target='_blank'>Bleu</a> New on site this week, Bleu on Dawson St. is a previous winner of Best New Restaurant Award from Restaurant Association of Ireland. With a 2 course set lunch priced at €16.95, (incl. dishes such as “Navarin of Lamb Pie, Crisp Puff Pastry, Creamed Potato, Glazed Baby Carrots”). If you’re lunching in a group, be sure to take advantage of our group offer, which means the host goes free in groups of four! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BuenosAiresGrill/Unit2CastleWay/1317' target='_blank'>Buenos Aires Grill</a> Bringing the best of the Argentinian pampas to Dublin, BAG is renowned as one of the best steak eateries the city has to offer. You’d be mad not to sample this for lunch, with our offer of Buy any main, and get a second for half price. Plus if you’re a real steak eater, don’t bother bringing a friend! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/SalonDesSaveurs/16AungierStreet/1508' target='_blank'>Salon Des Saveurs</a> Famed chef Conrad Gallagher is back with his new venture, and it is one you really have to try. Translated as “The Tasting Room”, Salon is a unique French experience with a Wow factor. Our voucher (which was recently run as a one off daily offer by a certain daily deals website) is available EVERY DAY, and offers you a 3 course lunch, plus a glass of Presecco for an amazing €18.95! There’s loads more in the category, including <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/SeagrassRestaurant/30SouthRichmondSt/1576' target='_blank'>Seagrass</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/TheCliffTownhouse/22StStephensGreen/1515' target='_blank'>The Cliff Townhouse</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/CamdenKitchen/3ACamdenMarket/1571' target='_blank'>Camden Kitchen</a> and <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/TheGreenHen/33ExchequerStreet/1498'>The Green Hen</a>, have a look! Great value, great food and great offers, now that's a cure for any January blues you may have!     Related Tags: <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/act_RestaurantSearch.cfm/ck/37/ctk/41' target='_blank'>Something Fancy</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/act_RestaurantSearch.cfm/ck/37/ctk/41' target='_blank'>Somethin' Fancy</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>mylunch.ie</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunchtime</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch value</a>,  Thu, 13 Jan 2011 Something (healthy) for the weekend <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=wagamama' target='_blank'>Wagamama</a> is officially one of the mylunch offices favourite lunch treats! We make the pilgrimage to the <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Wagamama/SouthKingSt/1162' target='_blank'>South King St</a>. venue at least once a week, and we’re practically known by name in there now! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=wagamama' target='_blank'>Waga</a> is also a firm favourite with <a href='http://www.facebook.com/mylunch.ie?v=app_4949752878#!/wagamamaireland/posts/168238139887461' target='_blank'>singing celebs</a> and <a href='http://www.facebook.com/mylunch.ie?v=app_4949752878#!/photo.php?fbid=181763025174122&set=a.115814325102326.19158.113463258670766' target='_blank'>Irish rugby players</a>, and the main reason for this, (besides the delicious food obviously) is that it’s also a healthy option! With a stated aim 'to combine great, fresh and nutritious food in an sleek yet simple setting with helpful, friendly service and value for money', Waga really is a great option for the savvy lunch eater, and for those of us who have pledged to eat healthily for the New Year Now we <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/Andthewinnersare.../1607' target='_blank'>gave away two Wagamama cookbooks on the blog just before Christmas</a>, but if you didn’t manage to win one of those, well we’ve a treat for you, an exclusive recipe! Chicken Ramen is a classic favourite on the menu, and personally, I would eat it for every meal if I could! So if you fancy something healthy, but very very tasty to make this weekend, then read on, because we’re about to tell you how! Plus, you could apply for a job as a Waga chef if things go well! You will need <ul> <li> 12 pieces menma (canned bamboo shoots), drained</li> <li> 2 pak choi, trimmed and roughly chopped (or 2 handfuls of baby spinach leaves)</li> <li> 1 litre of chicken or vegetable stock</li> <li> 250g (9oz) ramen noodles</li> <li> Vegetable oil</li> <li> 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts</li> <li> 4 spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced</li> </ul> Instructions Preheat the grill, and while waiting, lightly oil and season the chicken breasts. Grill these for 4 minutes on each side (or until cooked through) and allow to rest for 5 minutes. When cooled, slice on the diagonal and set aside Now on to the noodles! In a large pan of boiling water boil the noodles for 2-3 minutes, until just tender. Drain, refresh under cold running water and divide between two bowls. Next heat the chicken or vegetable stock until boiling. put the pak choi on top of the noodles and ladle in the stock. Finally, top with the sliced chicken, menma and spring onions, and serve with a garnish of garlic! It’s so easy, but yet so so tasty, and healthy too!   On the other hand if you want to take the lazy option, then you can drop into one of the <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=wagamama' target='_blank'>three Wagamama venues in Dublin + Cork</a>, and have a delicious bowl of Ramen served up to you, washed down with a <a href='http://www.facebook.com/mylunch.ie?v=app_4949752878#!/photo.php?fbid=191911187492639&set=a.115814325102326.19158.113463258670766' target='_blank'>vitiman packed juice</a>! Oh and by the way, if you’re a signed up member of Wagamama online, you can get this recipe and many many more. <a href='http://www.wagamama.ie/members/login/' target='_blank'>See here for all the info, and sign up is quick and easy. </a> <a href='http://www.facebook.com/wagamamaireland#!/wagamamaireland?v=wall' target='_blank'>You can also befriend Waga on Facebook</a>, where you can avail of an exclusive monthly deal through their <a href='http://www.facebook.com/wagamamaireland#!/wagamamaireland?v=app_4949752878' target='_blank'>offers tab</a>!   Related Tags: <a href='../../../'>mylunch.ie</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../venue/Wagamama/SouthMainSt/1289'>Asian</a>, <a href='../../../'>value lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../venue/Wagamama/SouthMainSt/1289'>Wagamama</a>, <a href='../../../venue/Wagamama/SouthMainSt/1289'>Wagamama Cork</a>, <a href='../../../venue/Wagamama/BlanchardstownRetailParkUnit410/1586'>Wagamama Blanchardstown</a>, <a href='../../../venue/Wagamama/SouthKingSt/1162'>Wagamama Dublin 2</a>, <a href='../../../venue/Wagamama/SouthMainSt/1289'>noodles</a>, <a href='../../../layout/Content_Details.cfm/ck/58/ctk/35/k/1590'>cookbook,</a> <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>recipe</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=wagamama'>Wagamama</a>,   Fri, 14 Jan 2011 Feck Blue Monday... The <a href='http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Monday_%28date%29' target='_blank'>third Monday in January is supposedly the most depressing day of the year</a>, but as a great man once said: Don't worry, be happy! There's lots of good news emanating from the mylunch camp, and it's a beautiful crisp January day, so what's to be blue about? Firstly, we've changed our competition format. Instead of having one winner per week, we're now going to give away 5 FREE LUNCHES every week on the site! That's a chance for you to win FREE LUNCH every day! (Oh, by the way did we mention FREE LUNCH?!) Be sure to <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/compSignUp.cfm/ck/60/ctk/35/k/1680'>enter daily on the comp page</a>, and <a href='http://www.facebook.com/mylunch.ie'>check our Facebook</a> every eve for details of the winner. As the saying goes, It could be you! This week's comp is kindly sponsored by <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/UrbanPicnic/GeorgesStreetArcade/1312' target='_blank'>Urban Picnic</a>, who have given us an amazing daily prize of a three course lunch for two people! Having been mentioned in the Irish Times before Christmas as one of the best desert  purveyors in the city, we thought we'd let you off the Healthy Eating leash a little bit, but remember, their <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/UrbanPicnic/GeorgesStreetArcade/1312' target='_blank'>lunch menu is also choc full of healthy eating choices too</a>! If you haven't sampled yet, do pop in to Vinny and the team and their lovely premises, just inside the George's Street entrance of the George's Street Arcade. <a href='http://conta.cc/dHmJWL' target='_blank'>We also launched our weekly deals email this morning</a>, which is kept short and sweet, and gives you a day by day rundown of all best deals! We've got your full week sorted, so check your inbox now, and if you haven't signed up, well, are you mad?! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/ShowmetheMoney!/1635' target='_blank'>It may save you over €5.13 per day, and we've done the maths...</a> Oh and by the way, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/WatercoolerMoments/1647' target='_blank'>Watercooler Moments</a> will return next week, our regular nosy newsperson had a busy morning, so forgive us if you got stuck for conversation this lunchtime! Stand by for another week of fun, frolics and feckin' great lunch deals!   Related Tags: <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Watercooler Moments</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch value</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/UrbanPicnic/GeorgesStreetArcade/1312' target='_blank'>Urban Picnic</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>FREE LUNCH</a>, , <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/compSignUp.cfm/ck/60/ctk/35/k/1680' target='_blank'>lunch competition</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch in Cork</a>. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 Fair or Fowl There was a time when this was acceptable. When people were eating foie gras for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and nothing was thought of it when a diner dropped €1,000 on a bottle of wine. There was a time when we expected to be paying what's now seen as stratospheric prices for a good meal, and when city centre landlords knew their tenants were raking it in, and shur, weren't all renters almost expecting their rent to go up in these times? Those times are long gone. With the closure of the much loved "Mermaid" restaurant on Dame Street, and the almost cult cafe "Gruel", which adjoined it (it's said their roast rolls were a thing of beauty!) came both a public outcry, but also a gushing of anger and almost resigned frustration that one has become accustomed to with modern Ireland. You see, it has since came to light that these two premises, on the periphery of Dublin city centre's shopping district, much loved small Irish businesses, <a href='http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2011/0114/1224287488277.html' target='_blank'>had been situated in a building whose rent was valued at €190,000 per annum</a>. As the Irish Times states, "The award-winning Mermaid and its more casual sister restaurant Gruel ceased trading on December 23rd, having managed to secure only a “tiny” reduction in rent from its landlady. The company behind them is now in liquidation, with the loss of 30 jobs. Mr Harrell (a former owner) said “part of the fabric of Temple Bar” was now gone." This corner of Dublin, the axis of South George's Street and Dame Street, which should be one of the chicest jewels in the urban crown of our fair city, is now home to, by my estimation, at least 10 unmanned stores. With economic turmoil, adverse weather, <a href='http://www.independent.ie/national-news/race-against-time-to-restore-water-as-jobs-now-at-risk-2478359.html' target='_blank'>water shortages</a>, unseasonably poor trading conditions, margin cuts and threat from large multinational chains, this is by no means an isolated incident. In fact, respected <a href='http://www.rai.ie/news-budget-submission-2011-press-release-19.html' target='_blank'>RAI chief Adrian Cummins said last year that one restaurant per day is closing in this country.</a> Due to high input costs, high excise costs, high wages and of course high rent, are we looking at the generification of our restaurant  industry, which <a href='http://www.rai.ie/news-budget-submission-2011-press-release-19.html' target='_blank'>employs 64,000 people (1 in 4 in the tourism industry) and contributes €2 billion to the economy each yea</a>r? Granted, <a href='http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/books/author-of-top-restaurant-guide-warns-owners-to-adapt-or-close-2492694.html' target='_blank'>some might say that the industry is behind the times</a>, and some within it running out dated Celtic Tiger business models, with old fashioned ideals, but there is no doubt that indies like Gruel and Mermaid deserve to be applauded for their attempts to be forward thinking, and be aided in this battle to keep jobs, tax revenue and above all creativity alive. One thing's for sure, if restaurants continue to be bombarded with tax and rent hikes, that one closure per day will soon be higher, until, akin to Grafton St. and it's countless mobile phone shops and convenience stores, all that's left is the faceless big guy. The following poignant line from the <a href='http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2011/0114/1224287488277.html' target='_blank'>Times piece</a> about the closure is sure to stick in the craw of many within the industry, and indeed anyone who has ever enjoyed a meal in either of the two premises in question: "The combined rent on the two restaurants at 68 and 69 Dame Street was €190,000. When Mr Harrell and Mr Gorman opened the Mermaid, at number 69, in 1996, the rent was £15,000."   Note: Neither Gruel or Mermaid were or have ever been listed on, or involved with mylunch.ie.     Related Tags: <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value</a>, <a href='../../../venue/UrbanPicnic/GeorgesStreetArcade/1312' target='_blank'>Urban Picnic</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>FREE LUNCH</a>, <a href='../../../layout/compSignUp.cfm/ck/60/ctk/35/k/1680' target='_blank'>lunch competition</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 Deals Deals Deals On Monday, our first ever weekly deals email was sent to you lovely users! We reckon that you by using the site every say, you can save on average <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/ShowmetheMoney!/1635' target='_blank'>€5.13 on your daily lunch spend</a>, and we'd like to prove that! So here's your lunch week sorted! If you're not yet <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_signUp.cfm/Ext/register' target='_blank'>reg'd, then what you waitin for? Click here</a>, and simply wait for four lunch bulletin to arrive in your inbox... Here's a shneaky peak at the newsletter as a taster!   Deals of the Week on <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104255405831&s=0&e=00136n33mnkDo1PMTmhTIpITACsEZaPh5qmhcnByHutgB0pAdKAmEpaqhX8c9YzdlM77h2CSalFf4EDkSkEI0Zs5ijsxUpiyCzSkh5P8AvXmUk=' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(192, 101, 31); text-decoration: underline; font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;' target='_blank'>mylunch.ie</a> <div>  <img align='left' alt='mylunch.ie logo' border='0' height='170' hspace='5' name='ACCOUNT.IMAGE.2' src='https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs070/1103180195916/img/2.jpg' style='text-align: left;' vspace='5' width='170' /> Hi Subscriber,   It being supposedly the bluest day of the year (Blue Monday), we thought you might need a little bit of cheering up today, so here are our best deals of the week, all exclusive to mylunch.ie...     Monday 17th Jan 2 for 1 on any main at <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104255405831&s=0&e=00136n33mnkDo1PMTmhTIpITACsEZaPh5qmhcnByHutgB0pAdKAmEpaqhX8c9YzdlM77h2CSalFf4EDkSkEI0Zs5ijsxUpiyCzSxPyYqiaQeJp6XYWtllEmQxzdJqUefP8ELHpGKxWcXpKrvFwlKjBCY8IjSmBwXF9VnEgA8T5yQv9ttyZyuxGiJw==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Bloom Brasserie</a> (order before 12.30) 2 for 1 on any main at <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104255405831&s=0&e=00136n33mnkDo1PMTmhTIpITACsEZaPh5qmhcnByHutgB0pAdKAmEpaqhX8c9YzdlM77h2CSalFf4EDkSkEI0Zs5ijsxUpiyCzSxPyYqiaQeJp6XYWtllEmQ6ZHbnhKpCCwVGJcATpIM88U1vC6BFAGuRBZVcysiBFf4MA_UFxKUdo=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>The Beacon Hotel </a>   Tuesday 18th Jan Soup and any main for €15 (usually €20) at <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104255405831&s=0&e=00136n33mnkDo1PMTmhTIpITACsEZaPh5qmhcnByHutgB0pAdKAmEpaqhX8c9YzdlM77h2CSalFf4EDkSkEI0Zs5ijsxUpiyCzSxPyYqiaQeJp6XYWtllEmQ-Z58CAq399OW18lADs7gVWhTBovJBTXbbArToXz_9V9' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Bang</a> 2 for 1 on all mains at <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104255405831&s=0&e=00136n33mnkDo1PMTmhTIpITACsEZaPh5qmhcnByHutgB0pAdKAmEpaqhX8c9YzdlM77h2CSalFf4EDkSkEI0Zs5ijsxUpiyCzSxPyYqiaQeJp6XYWtllEmQ6tiWrkCJv0VUaLsFRhXU-hrxqoZ4vIwH4-2xAhH_gl-OxbpFcYucHk=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>The Baggot Inn</a> (order before 12.30)   Wednesday 19th Jan Buy one lunch main, get a second for €5 at <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104255405831&s=0&e=00136n33mnkDo1PMTmhTIpITACsEZaPh5qmhcnByHutgB0pAdKAmEpaqhX8c9YzdlM77h2CSalFf4EDkSkEI0Zs5ijsxUpiyCzSxPyYqiaQeJp6XYWtllEmQ684YSkOl4XJDS9ADuMpbKOhAEgYL9AByvfO3QxHzJymEsAoMCleyOr1PHlOUJymBpylj_HDQuV-' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Brasserie Sixty6</a> 2 for 1 on all mains from the <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104255405831&s=0&e=00136n33mnkDo1PMTmhTIpITACsEZaPh5qmhcnByHutgB0pAdKAmEpaqhX8c9YzdlM77h2CSalFf4EDkSkEI0Zs5ijsxUpiyCzSxPyYqiaQeJp6XYWtllEmQ9sidA6eJt6XmVRrcMJL2AE3KaWBl8yWphjJUN_TkW1hFXAv0AMrXGU=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Cafe Carlo</a> lunch menu   Thursday 20th Jan Free Soup with any Sandwich at <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104255405831&s=0&e=00136n33mnkDo1PMTmhTIpITACsEZaPh5qmhcnByHutgB0pAdKAmEpaqhX8c9YzdlM77h2CSalFf4EDkSkEI0Zs5ijsxUpiyCzSxPyYqiaQeJp6XYWtllEmQ6ZAi_7XGh2QL8rnlBAYUSHgfRiFF3A9NcMbvmLsiXXsMSGXjG23biMVYlhihDpeIA==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>The Wooden Spoon</a> 2 for 1 on all coffees from <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104255405831&s=0&e=00136n33mnkDo1PMTmhTIpITACsEZaPh5qmhcnByHutgB0pAdKAmEpaqhX8c9YzdlM77h2CSalFf4EDkSkEI0Zs5ijsxUpiyCzSxPyYqiaQeJppAz3JzHCzvpJPnNnpILoRGU1DlwCnNJkR3oZvVqHP8BrDJ9KlZRFNJlDbGKZQBNBV62t-jc_XGloRQ1LhLkp_' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>West Coast Coffee</a>   Friday 21st Jan 2 for 1 on all lunch mains at <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104255405831&s=0&e=00136n33mnkDo1PMTmhTIpITACsEZaPh5qmhcnByHutgB0pAdKAmEpaqhX8c9YzdlM77h2CSalFf4EDkSkEI0Zs5ijsxUpiyCzSxPyYqiaQeJp6XYWtllEmQ7PGBZOYWrPgxU4ws-EzQ9fx7KPiYLyvZ5VABly9Y4t97ax6MOM2BSs=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Camden Court Hotel</a> (order before 12.30) Host goes free for groups of 4 or more at <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104255405831&s=0&e=00136n33mnkDo1PMTmhTIpITACsEZaPh5qmhcnByHutgB0pAdKAmEpaqhX8c9YzdlM77h2CSalFf4EDkSkEI0Zs5ijsxUpiyCzSxPyYqiaQeJp6XYWtllEmQyyrZHnZlbA-i1W7btz9OeuVewk0_7ecLKjd5x9w87pb' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Bleu Bistro</a>     And remember, there are loads more lunch deals available on site, with more added almost every day! <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104255405831&s=0&e=00136n33mnkDo1PMTmhTIpITACsEZaPh5qmhcnByHutgB0pAdKAmEpaqhX8c9YzdlM77h2CSalFf4EDkSkEI0Zs5ijsxUpiyCzSxPyYqiaQeJpaHA6veWWXH7X-ZSnwsNVkLzdnnYErrisNR1MmzBhRiw==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>You can see them all here.</a>    No offers in your area??  Then tell a friend about us! The more users we get in an area, the more deals we can get! Alternatively, if there are loads of deals you like on the site, we'd be delira if you could spread the word about them! To tell a friend, you can... <ul> <li style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;'> <a href='http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?m=1103180195916&a=1104255405831&ea=shane.oleary@mylunch.ie&id=preview' shape='rect' target='_blank'>Forward this newsletter to a friend</a></li> <li style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;'> <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104255405831&s=0&e=00136n33mnkDo1PMTmhTIpITACsEZaPh5qmhcnByHutgB0pAdKAmEpaqhX8c9YzdlM77h2CSalFf4EDkSkEI0Zs5sDjAYLZKy5o6hZmLsijYnOOQfwKF1rCnBRpZlLprKp7dr__muELktcCTmZ_M-ynOlP8nWi3gJ5M4RwRc6edrG4HnLiv4MRgAQ==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Tell all your Facebook friends about us</a>, or</li> <li style='font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;'> <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104255405831&s=0&e=00136n33mnkDo1PMTmhTIpITACsEZaPh5qmhcnByHutgB0pAdKAmEpaqhX8c9YzdlM77h2CSalFf4EDkSkEI0Zs5ijsxUpiyCzSxPyYqiaQeJrdaauyVPOR0h8NXBcEgSL29mgsYP5T3UZLG1T2u3jhJwuOyxMuAhhE' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>See here for a "Lunchbox" post with all the details on how to share with our new site!</a></li> </ul> Oh, and to say thanks for being such a swell person, we've a brand new<a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104255405831&s=0&e=00136n33mnkDo1PMTmhTIpITACsEZaPh5qmhcnByHutgB0pAdKAmEpaqhX8c9YzdlM77h2CSalFf4EDkSkEI0Zs5ijsxUpiyCzSxPyYqiaQeJrB-Smmd6yNe_J36KgDMAxXTm0X_gPjtsr1eKLurWClk96ZHzqFF_mv5hYMUYbMtDI=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'> Urban Picnic competition</a>, through which you can win a three course lunch for two people, every day this week! That's a FREE LUNCH for two every day!           Related Tags: <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>lunch value</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch specials</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>mylunch.ie</a> </div> Wed, 19 Jan 2011 and you thought there was no such thing... Feck that dinner for two malarky! We know what you want and we've listened to your feedback, which is why, from this week on, Ireland's best (and only!) lunch offers website is givivng you the chance to win FREE LUNCH (it needs caps lock!) every freakin day! You can enter every day, and as many times as you want (just not too many, our servers are overworked as it is!) and each evening, the mylunch random number machine will choose one of the days entrants at random to be our winner. So set your alarm, stick a post-it on your computer screen, get your secretary to remind you daily, or even hire a secretary to remind you daily, but for God's sake, remember to enter that comp! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/competition/UrbanPicnicCompetition/1680'>This weeks competition is sponsored by </a><a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/act_RestaurantSearch.cfm/ck/37/ctk/41' target='_blank'>Urban Picnic</a>, and you have the chance to win a three course (soup, main and one of there patented desserts) for two people. So that's two FREE LUNCHES you can win! (did I mention it deserves caps lock?) <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/compSignUp.cfm/ck/60/ctk/35/k/1680' target='_blank'>Oh, and if you want to, you can go here to bookmark the competition page. </a>   Related Tags: <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch specials</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>mylunch.ie</a> Thu, 20 Jan 2011 We're now Eddie Hobbs approved The maestro of money in Ireland has given us his seal of approval! Check out this link on Eddie Hobbs' "You and Your Money" site, giving Ireland's <a href='http://www.youandyourmoney.ie/content.asp?ContentId=1286' target='_blank'>best lunch site the seal of approval</a>!           Related Tags:<a href='../../../' target='_blank'> lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch specials</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>mylunch.ie</a> Thu, 20 Jan 2011 Lolly and Cooks New Salad Bar What fantastic timing! The gang at <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/LollyAndCooks/GeorgesStreetArcade/1288' target='_blank'>Lolly + Cooks</a> have gone and made Healthy Eating Month a lot, lot easier for you lunch lovers! Famed for their <a href='http://www.facebook.com/mylunch.ie?v=app_4949752878#!/photo.php?fbid=469693181198&set=o.45822468900&pid=6128712&id=634046198' target='_blank'>delicious cupcakes</a> and gourmet stews, as well as a merry band of cheery staff, the stall, located at the back of George's Street Arcade, is now home to a lovely new gourmet salad bar since yesterday! With the whole site (and the whole office!) in healthy eating mode, this is a very welcome turn of events! The new delicious range is made fresh each day, and can be purchased as salad boxes or as part of new meal deals. For a medium poriton (16oz) you pay only €4.50, while if you really want to catch up on your greens, go for the large, which is €6 and will really satisfy any salad lover! <img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Salad Bar Lolly + Cooks(1).jpg' style='float: left;' />   Oh, and by the way, don't tell em that we told you, but we've heard on the grapevine that if you <a href='http://www.facebook.com/mylunch.ie?v=app_4949752878#!/group.php?gid=45822468900' target='_blank'>become a member of the Lolly + Cooks group on Facebook</a>, and mention that you are a member when ordering, you can and get a medium salad box for only €3 until Special offer for until 22nd Jan! And of course eating salad for your main course means that you can devour one of their cupcakes for dessert guilt free! (Not that the healthy eating regieme in the mylunch office allows for that ;)     Related Tags: <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch specials</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>mylunch.ie</a> Thu, 20 Jan 2011 Savvy Lunch Spending mylunch is becoming quite the celeb in recent days, and we've also got a <a href='http://www.sale-savvy.com/2011/01/mylunchie.html' target='_blank'>lovely mention from Sale Savvy</a>! <a href='http://www.sale-savvy.com/' target='_blank'>Sale Savvy is a deadly value blog for the savvy spender, and has news on deals from fashion to beauty to entertainment and everything in between, including lunch. </a> They seem to have taken a shine to our Salon Des Saveurs offer, and why not, it's quite a deal! To have a look at what they had to say about us, <a href='http://www.sale-savvy.com/2011/01/mylunchie.html' target='_blank'>click here</a>.   Oh, and Happy Friday!!   Related Tags: <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch specials</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>mylunch.ie</a> <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Sale Savvy</a> Fri, 21 Jan 2011 Watercooler Moments After a brief hiatus last week, your favourite smalltalk blog post of the week is back! You need not fear for small talk this week, as we've got the stories of the weekend wrapped up into a neat little package! This week we've got blatant sexism, a destroyed country, and Trinners on the piste! Sexy Rugby and Sexist Analysts! The final weekend of rygby's Heineken Cup was played out over the weekend, and with most group winners already decided, it was simply a matter of who would play who in the quarter finals. With things going to plan for all three Irish provinces (including Munster who still had a Challenge Cup spot to play for), all three won with a four try bonus point, and got favourable draws for their respective quarter finals. Ulster will now play Northampton away, <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Dkd38l-W5c' target='_blank'>Leinster</a> will be at home in the Aviva to Leicester, and Munster will travel to France to play Brive in their Amlin Challenge Cup Quarter Final. The <a href='http://www.ercrugby.com/eng/matchcentre/fixtures_heineken_cup.php' target='_blank'>draw for the semis was also made</a>, and again the draw was a good un' for the Irish provinces, who will all be at home. Meanwhile, there was controversy in a different code over the weekend, when Sky Sports analysts Andy Gray and Richard Keys had a bit of an off air moment, while still very much on air! The two decided to slate female lineswomen, and females in general, while also making light of sexist issues in football. <a href='http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/01_04/sky.mp3'>The full audio can be hear here</a>, but be warned, this may not be safe for work. (unless you have headphones of course!)   A broken country? I'm sure you're sick of it at this stage, but this weekend was a momentous one for Irish politics! At Saturday lunchtime, you had <a href='http://www.rte.ie/news/av/2011/0122/media-2891330.html#' target='_blank'>the resignation of the esteemed leader from his party leader position, but not from the country leader position</a>. <a href='http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0124/fiannafail.html' target='_blank'>Nominations were made puclic for the Fianna Fail leadership battle</a>, which are set to close this afternoon, and of course amid all of this, the <a href='http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0123/politics1.html' target='_blank'>Green Party</a> quietly made their way out of government, (perhaps never to be seen again?)   They probably couldn't afford cigarette papers, what's the big deal? Finally, with the country going to hell in a handbasket, the Indo over the weekend carried the charming, if possibly fabricated <a href='http://www.independent.ie/national-news/tcd-students-in-swastika-and-sex-allegations-2507466.html' target='_blank'>story of Trinity college students causing mayhem on a French ski trip earlier this month. </a> According to sources from the respective colleges, students "burned and smoked €50 notes" in and outside one of the town's Alpine nightclubs to demonstrate their wealth. and "painted swastikas on to walls of the accommodation ensured the gendarmes were called". As a former Apprentice contestant  famously said, "Daddy can't buy you cop on in Trinity college", but it seems he can afford his "credit card being used to buy massive rounds of drinks". In an unlikely  twist to the story this morning, ocal cigarette paper manufacturers denied that their product was overtly expensive...   So there you have it, the three big stories making the news in your office this morning! We would advise that before you raise them, you check if the resident sexist Fianna Fail supporter and Trinity graduate is in today!   Related Tags: <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch specials</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>mylunch.ie</a><a href='../../../' target='_blank'> </a> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 Monday Deals Overload We know you mylunchies are an all consuming lunch bunch, always wanting more deals, more <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_offers.cfm/Ext/special' target='_blank'>exclusive offers</a> and more value for money, and frankly, that's why we love you! Well, to get the week off to a great start, we've news of two new deals ongoing on the site at the moment. First of all, the much loved <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BurritosAndBlues/2WexfordStreet/1130' target='_blank'>Burritos and Blues on Wexford St</a>. have a brand spanking newbie: <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BurritosAndBlues/2WexfordStreet/1130' target='_blank'>Get a Free Cheese Fries with any Burrito Bowl purchased, on presentation of a mylunch voucher! </a> A burrito bowl is a burrito without the shell basically, and it is deeeelicious, but as well as that, you get scrumptious cheese fries for FREE! *Homer Simpson drooling moment* This is an exclusive mylunch deal which you won't find anywhere else on the web. Stick with us kid, we'll look after ya! Also this week, for all those Dublin 8ers out there, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/JustOffFrancis/78ThomasStreet/1136' target='_blank'>Just Off Francis</a> have another great new offer. From 2-3pm every day, you can get two lunch mains for only €10. Now that's not €10 each, that's in total! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/JustOffFrancis/78ThomasStreet/1136' target='_blank'>Click here for their menu</a>. That's a prefect deal if you want to treat a friend, or even if you're simply famished! Oh and I probably shouldn't be telling you this, but we've possibly got a deadly new 2 for 1 coming on next week. Think religious and Dublin 1, but keep on the QT.... Related Tags:  <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/JustOffFrancis/78ThomasStreet/1136' target='_blank'>Just off Francis</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch specials</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>mylunch.ie</a>. <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BurritosAndBlues/2WexfordStreet/1130' target='_blank'>Burritos and Blues,</a> Mon, 24 Jan 2011 Meateasy For years, the streets of London have been home to street food traders. From Afro Carribbean chicken, to Indian spice, the old city has always had a certain flavour about her, and that has not been lost. Dreamt up by 35 year old half Greek half Londoner Yiannis Papoutsis, "The Meatwagon" was a legendary burger van, which popped up in various locations in South East London, and is said to have warranted fabled hour long queues, impromptu street parties, and much much foodie love for it's delicious burgers. Yiannis makes regular visits to the states to bring back daring and delicious recipes. However, all was not well in Burger Heaven. Back in early December, the legendary Meat Wagon, which had been chased far and wide by burger loving folks across the UK for so long, was stolen. Having heard about the commotion, and the ensuing Twitter bid to find the truck, Capital Pub Group decided to give Yiannis a space above a pub on New Cross Road in the SE London area, and thus, #MEATEASY was born! An eating experience like no other, #MEATEASY is so called "guerilla dining". It's located "out the back" of the pub, and ordering is kept at bay by providing each guest with a numbered peg that allows them, once their number is called to order 4 items from the menu – which is written in chalk on the wall! Queues are said to be 2 hours long on big nights, and Yianni and his 10-strong team work "insane 22-hour shifts" with everything cooked everything from scratch. Menu choices for the three-month project start at £6 and include the famous juicy cheeseburger, the slightly spicier chilli cheeseburger, hot dogs and buffalo wings as well as the Dead Hippy, "basically a take on a Big Mac inspired by the Californian Double-Double (double meat/double cheese) from In-N-Out and with a slight homage to the big Mac too" and all are revered! Cash only is taken, and no bookings are allowed, except for one table, which is reserved for #MEATEASY volunteers! For more, see <a href='http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/article-23915961-sexy-feast-the-most-popular-burger-joint-in-town.do' target='_blank'>this review in The London Evening Standard</a> the <a href='http://www.themeatwagon.co.uk/' target='_blank'>Meateasy website</a>, the <a href='http://www.eat.st/' target='_blank'>supposed street eating authority of Britain's website</a>, this <a href='http://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/venue/2:28353/meateasy' target='_blank'>Timeout review</a> or alternatiely simply search Twitter which is ablaze with news on the project. So the big question is, would this work in Ireland, and who has the cojones to take it on?!     Related Tags: <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch specials</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>mylunch.ie</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>#MEATEASY</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>guerilla dining</a>,<a href='../../../venue/BurritosAndBlues/2WexfordStreet/1130' target='_blank'> </a> Tue, 25 Jan 2011 Clonakilty by Candlelight Here at mylunch, we love anything different, cool or unusual! I guess you could say we're hipster lunch lovers! Some of you may remember the mylunch supported Tefal Greaseless Spoon project, which brought free healthy lunch, to Dublin last November, or the again mylunch supported Streetfeast project which held a flash feast in front of City Hall last Summer. Well, flash dining is back in Dublin with a bang this February! <a href='http://www.facebook.com/ClonakiltyBlackpudding' target='_blank'>Clonakilty Blackpudding</a>, Ireland's famous leading pudding purveyor (which is presumeably being sent all over the world currently to homesick es-pats!) is about to launch Ireland's first ever "flash restaurant", "Clonakilty by Candlelight" in Dublin city centre from 3rd-12th Feb. Around since 1800, the Clonakilty brand is one which is steeped in Irish heritage, (<a href='http://www.facebook.com/ClonakiltyBlackpudding?v=info' target='_blank'>check the full story here</a>) and now they are giving you a chance to get together with your pals for an evening of chats, delish food and something a little bit different, but intriguingly, like the Clonakilty recipe, the location is a secret! "Clonakilty By Candlelight", will open for six special nights only, and deliver a fabulous food feast with an intimate dinner party vibe. Guests will be served culinary delights made from the full Clonakilty Blackpudding Co.’s range of delicious products, with Bridgestone recommended Ted Berner of Wildside catering in the kitchen. If you want to attend, you can check out all the info on the <a href='http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157854387599650' target='_blank'>Facebook page here</a>, and spaces are filling up very fast, so get in this evening or tomorrow if you'd like to go! Dinner will be served on Feb 3rd, 4th, 5th, 10th, 11th and 12th, and there will be a distinct theatrical theme, so a fun night is guaranteed! How often are you guaranteed a fun, free dinner out??           Related Tags: <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch</a>,<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'> lunch deals</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch vouchers</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch offers</a>,<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'> flash dining</a>,<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'> flash restaurant</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Clonakilty by Candlelight</a>, Wed, 26 Jan 2011 Itsa kind of magic <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Itsa/FitzwilliamLane/1296' target='_blank'>Itsa</a> is the bagel store with more! Since 1999 when they established their first bagel bar in Dublin City centre they've  been serving freshly made bagels, coffees & goodies everyday to their customers for lunch! But <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/menus/Itsa-Lunch-Menu.pdf' target='_blank'>Itsa's menu</a> is not your ordinary! If you've ever been in, or indeed been to any of the <a href='http://www.itsa.ie/home/' target='_blank'>numerous Itsa eateries around Dublin</a>, you'll have seen it's perfectly tailored to give customers healthier choices including low fat, vegetarian & coeliac friendly options.   The stated mission to help customers enjoy their food but also enable them to make healthier choices is most welcome, and when choosing any of the signature bagels you can opt to ask for no butter, lighter sauce or substitute for low fat cream cheese. Itsa also have a huge coeliac offering, with a selectionn of bagels, treats and ingredients, all gluten friendly, and all prepared seperately. One of the directors is well know <a href='http://www.gillmacmillan.ie/food--drink/food--drink/itsa-cookbook' target='_blank'>cookbook author & chef, Domini Kemp</a>, who is 100% behind the campaign to get people eating more healthily. In fact, she is <a href='http://www.rte.ie/tv/fourlive/2011/0119/3outof5withdominikemo074.html' target='_blank'>currently appearing on 4Live (RTE 1 4pm)</a> each Wednesday afternoon in the coming weeks to share her tips on how to include 3 portions out of your daily 5 veg & fruit requirements each week, so watch out for that! If you're looking to continue your January health boost, Itsa's smoothies contain yoghurt, honey & plenty of fruit to go towards your 5 a day, while you can ncrease your intake of vegetables by trying one of their deliciously wholesome soups.  All are made in house by Itsa's own chefswith top quality Marigold Vegan stock and no un-necessary additives, and you can add a low GI bagel for a really healthy tasty lunch. Even their goodies are better for you and baked daily in Itsa's own production kitchen! You can enter our <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/compSignUp.cfm/ck/60/ctk/35/k/1700' target='_blank'>competition this week for a "Power Lunch" for two here</a>, or simply drop into the <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Itsa/FitzwilliamLane/1296' target='_blank'>Fitz Lane</a> store to get your Power Lunch pack for only €8, or a delicious healthy bagel! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Itsa/FitzwilliamLane/1296' target='_blank'>Thnk about it, greasy mayo full chicken roll for a fiver, or a tasty, healthy bagel and a hot drink for only €6?! </a>   Related Tags: <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../venue/Itsa/FitzwilliamLane/1296'>lunch offers Cork,  Itsa</a>, <a href='../../../venue/Itsa/FitzwilliamLane/1296'>Itsa Bagels</a>, <a href='../../../venue/Itsa/FitzwilliamLane/1296'>Itsa Bagel</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, Wed, 26 Jan 2011 Mylunch by Candlelight By now you should have <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/ClonakiltybyCandlelight/1703' target='_blank'>read our blog post on Clonakilty by Candlelight</a>, a new flash restaurant coming to Dublin from Feb 3rd-12th. Just like Ireland's<a href='http://www.facebook.com/#!/ClonakiltyBlackpudding?v=info' target='_blank'> premier pudding brand's recipe</a>, the location will be kept secret until closer to the time, and you can be sure that a fantastic fun, and free night will be had by all. <a href='http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=157854387599650&index=1' target='_blank'>Now the event is very very close to full</a>, (in fact places are being announced today we hear!), but if you would like to go, well good old mylunch has managed to get our hands on two free passes for Saturday 5th Feb! All you've got to do is send a mail to candlelight@mylunch.ie and include all your details, and you'll be in the hat! Winners will be announced early next week, so get entering now, for your chance to visit Dublin's first ever flash restaurant, and win a free meal!       Related Tags: <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Clonakilty by Candlelight</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>flash restaurant</a>, Thu, 27 Jan 2011 Bitta Banter If you're looking for something to do tonight, then we've got the perfect thing. <a href='http://www.bodytonicmusic.com/banter/' target='_blank'>"Banter" is a unique monthly talk forum, sponsored by Barry's Tea, which is based out of Dublin's Twisted Pepper (Middle Abbey St.)</a>. Usually music or digital media based, this week, "Banter" is focusing on the future of Irish food, and our changing tastes! Here's all the info, and you can get in the mood by <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp9VgwOlTqk' target='_blank'>taking a look at Dave + Darragh from The Happy Pear's Ted talk</a>. It's really interesting, and presumeably you can expect more of this tonight. Oh, and there's also FREE SANDWICH SAMPLES from <a href='http://twitter.com/#!/3fe' target='_blank'>coffee haven 3FE</a> (renowned as Dublin's coffee and run by a champion barista), plus The Twisted Pepper has a great selection of alcoholic beverages, if you're into that sort of thang!!   <div> <div> <div> "Banter & Barry's Tea Present...</div> <div> "Well Done Steak: Irish Food in 2011 & Beyond"</div> ELAINE MURPHY (The Winding Stair)</div> <div> AOIFE CARRIGY (Freelance Food & Wine / The Holy Mackerel)</div> <div> DAVID & DARRAGH of THE HAPPY PEAR</div> <div> <div> Maitre d': Jim Carroll (On The Record/The Irish Times)</div> <div> </div> <div> + free samples of new 3FE sandwich range</div> <div> </div> <div> Thurs 27 January </div> <div> Doors 7.30pm, yakking starts 8pm sharp(ish)</div> <div> Adm: e5  or e7 on the door </div> <div> </div> <div> "Well Done Steak: Irish food in 2011 and beyond" <div> Once upon a time, you'd be mad to open a restaurant in Ireland which didn't feature a few happy staples. We knew what we liked and, even if that was a well done steak, chefs and proprieters grinned and chargrilled it. The customer was always right. But in recent years, that customer has become a lot more adventurous. Chalk it down to our travel lust during the boom years or a welcome side product of the returned emigrant or even a genetic disposition towards a more advanced palate, but a menu which doesn't star a goat's cheese salad or a steak no frightens the diners and our supermarkets have shelf space for more interesting ingredients. There's plenty to chew over. What does the current state of our taste buds mean for the Irish restaurant scene? Will the diversity of recent times continue to be the norm? Or will the tougher economic climate mean leaner times for the more adventurous restaurants up and down the country as diners go for the safe option? The Banter dinner-party will feature ELAINE MURPHY (The Winding Stair, Dublin), AOIFE CARRIGY (freelance food and wine writer and Holy Mackerel blog) and DAVID & DARRAGH (The Happy Pear, Greystones). Maitre d': Jim Carroll </div> <div> Doors open at 7.30pm and the discussion gets underway at 8pm-ish. Admission is 5 euro in advance or 7 euro on the door.  </div> <div> For the early birds, the 3FE Café will be doing a preview tasting of their new food menu on the night ahead of the official opening on January 29. Loads and loads of tasty snacks and nibbles."</div> </div> </div> </div> See you there!   Related Tags:<a href='../../../'> lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork, Banter, </a> Thu, 27 Jan 2011 Coeliac Statistics You may have missed something with our new site. We now provide information on <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Itsa/Arnotts/1710' target='_blank'>the retailer pages</a> on whether or not they say they <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/eateries.cfm?CFID=157539&CFTOKEN=b3580421f3add464-CBDC45B7-A4C7-9F9F-3A23EC06F7A89D12' target='_blank'>cater for Special Diets</a>. This includes vegan, vegetarian and coeliac options. With first hand knowledge of the struggle many coeliacs can face when eating out, we decided that we'd try to become a much more inclusive site, (indeed one of the only food listing sites out there that is) and a better outlet for people to decide where they can and can't eat, and indeed, more importanty, where they both can and will want to eat! Choice shouldn't be hugely lessened we feel. Now we're far from perfect yet, and we're going on what our retailers tell us about their Special Dietary options, but it's a starting point, and in the New Year, we'll be putting a big effort into really cleansing the site of coeliac options, and the inclusion of many new options. (We'd be very appreciative if you could help us with that too) Current faves on site for coeliac options seem to be the likes of <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=itsa' target='_blank'>Itsa</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=gourmet burger kitchen' target='_blank'>GBK</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=wagamama' target='_blank'>Wagamama</a> and <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/RusticStone/17SouthGreatGeorgesSt/1520' target='_blank'>Rustic Stone</a> Anyway, what brings us on to this is <a href='http://www.safefood.eu/en/News2/20101/New-survey-has-positive-news-for-Coeliacs/' target='_blank'>Safefood have conducted a new study which shows that "94% of restaurants on the island of Ireland are able to accommodate a request for a gluten-free meal</a>". Dr Gary Kearney of Safefood said of the study "“Our research has shown how vitally important it is that the manager and chef of a catering establishment are aware of the Coeliac condition and the importance of gluten-free food. This is critical given that serving staff are often heavily reliant on their advice when advising a customer. It’s clear that staff training is fundamental in addressing this ‘knowledge gap’ and, as such, all service sector staff should receive basic training on how best to address food allergies and intolerances and the importance of controlling food allergens in a catering setting.” However, he went on to say that "while our research is welcome news for coeliacs, it is no reason to be complacent as the research revealed that serious mistakes can still be made, even when customers are presented with ‘gluten-free’ choices in ‘Coeliac friendly’ restaurants" It's quite interesting that the number is so high. However, one would have to ask the question of whether how thoroughly these 94% are catered for, and how reliant the study is on truthfulness from owners about their own business capabilites. Gerry Flaherty, Chairperson of the CSI added “We welcome these findings but would remind of the need for constant vigilance in the provision of safe, gluten-free food for people with coeliac condition”. Welcome news none the less, and we at mylunch are doing our best to provide numerous wide ranging lunch options for coeliacs. <a href='http://www.safefood.eu/en/Publication/Research-reports/Hold-the-Gluten/'>The full report can be read here. </a>   <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_contact.cfm' target='_blank'>If you'd like to get in touch with us about anything coeliac related, or indeed Special Diet related, please do</a>! However, if you want to get in contact to point out grammatical errors in a blog post, please don't!       Related Tags: <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>coeliac Ireland</a>, <a href='../../../venue/Itsa/FitzwilliamLane/1296'>Itsa</a>, <a href='../../../venue/Itsa/FitzwilliamLane/1296'>Itsa Bagels</a>, <a href='../../../venue/Itsa/FitzwilliamLane/1296'>Itsa Bagel</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Itsa coeliac</a> Fri, 28 Jan 2011 Something healthy for the weekend Something (healty) for the weekend seems to have taken on cult status amongst all you health mongers, recipe lovers and general foodies out there, so we're going to be continuing it for the forseeable future! If there are any recipes you'd like to see, then please get in touch through hungry@mylunch.ie! This week, we've got an online exclusive, and a delicious easy and healthy dish to round off January, from the lovely <a href='http://www.bibliocook.com/2010/10/itsa-cookbook-b.html' target='_blank'>Domini Kemp's recent cookbook</a>. <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=itsa' target='_blank'>An Itsa co-founder with her sister Peaches, (check their new offer if you want more healthy goodness!)</a>, Domini is a respected food writer and chef, and through all that, still finds time to appear each week on <a href='http://www.rte.ie/tv/fourlive/2011/0126/dominikemp079.html' target='_blank'>RTE's Four Live</a>! Now, you may be thinking that there's something fishy about this blog post, and there is, cos this week, we're doing super-healthy salmon and tuna fishcakes! Perfect for a main (serves two) or starter (serves four), this recipe is sure to be a hit if you're entertaining this weekend, or even if you've someone special to impress. Ah heck , who are we kidding, why not just make a batch for yourself! Anyway, here goes, I'll let Domini take over from here! "Don’t stress out if you cant get lime leaves or anything else off the list.  Just add more of everything else.  Also, if you ever do come across lime leaves, buy a bunch of them, wrap them up well in cling film and freeze them.  The same goes for the lemongrass – its not idea, but it works OK as they can be hard to find when you need them. You wil need 2 red onions, diced, 2 red chillies, deseeded and diced, 2 lime leaves, 1 stalk lemongrass, Juice of 2 limes, 1 small bunch coriander, 1 small bunch basil, a knob of ginger, peeled, 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce, 1 tsp fish sauce, a splash of sesame oil, 200g fresh salmon fillet, skin removed and roughly chopped, 200g fresh tuna fillet, skin removed and roughly chopped, a handful of sesame seeds, sweet chilli sauce to serve How to prepare: 1.      Preheat the oven to 200c. Line a baking tray with parchment paper 2.      Whizz all the ingredients except the fish and sesame seeds together in a food processor until smooth.  Add the fish and pulse so that it’s processed and not mushy baby food.  Shape the fish into balls and place on the baking tray.  If you can, chill for 10 minutes. 3.      Sprinkle with sesame seeds, then bake for 10 to 12 minutes.  If you can, gently turn them over halfway through so they can brown on both sides.  They do cook quite quickly, and you may like to serve them a bit rare inside.  Let them settle for a minute before removing from the paper (they are quite delicate, as there is no egg to bind them), then serve with sweet chilli sauce.   Sounds very tasty and zesty eh? Have fun making them, and be sure to let us know on <a href='http://twitter.com/mylunchie' target='_blank'>Twitter</a> or <a href='http://www.facebook.com/#!/mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Facebook</a> how you got on!   Related Tags: <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>,<a href='../../../venue/Itsa/FitzwilliamLane/1296'> Itsa</a>, <a href='../../../venue/Itsa/FitzwilliamLane/1296'>Itsa Bagels</a>, <a href='../../../venue/Itsa/FitzwilliamLane/1296'>Itsa Bagel</a>, Fri, 28 Jan 2011 Watercooler Moments Welcome to Watercooler Moments for this week, and your Monday morning dose of what topics you can use to make small talk, and nullify awkward office/lunch silences this week! It's your handy pocket guide to the best of the weekend's stories, all in one post! Happy Monday, and let's get going....   I demad one TRILLION DOLLARS! Rap star, film star, clothing range owner and all round true gangsta Sean P Diddy Puff Daddy Coombs <a href='http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/music/la_woman_sues_music_mogul_diddy_4HP4jHKllMDV7jCp7CgJKO' target='_blank'>is being sued by an L.A. woman for, yep you heard right, one trillion dollars</a>! The case, which if won, would presumeably be one of the biggest awards ever, is being brought against Combs/Diddy by Valerie Joyce Wilson Turk. The woman accuses the rapper, his former girlfriend, and the somehow related ex police brutality victim Rodney King (<a href='http://www.youtube.com/verify_age?next_url=http%3A//www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3D7ikXImAk9Oc' target='_blank'>whose beating sparked the L.A. Riots</a>) of collaborating to fell the World Trade Towers on Sept 11th 2011, and also maintains the trio set her up to get disability pay. Another accusation is that Combs/Diddy is in fact her 23 year old son's father, but the final straw is that Diddy "stole a poker chip worth 100 zillions of dollars" (a direct quote!) that she won in a Mississippi casino and later gave it away to someone else. <a href='http://www.nme.com/news/p-diddy/54739' target='_blank'>She is petitioning for $900 billion in child support. The other $100 billion she is seeking is for “loss of income.”</a> A Los Angeles judge denied her request for a restraining order against Diddy, but set a hearing for Jan 31. Only in America eh?! <div style='overflow: hidden; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; border: medium none;'> Social Network Similarities</div> <div style='overflow: hidden; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; border: medium none;'>  </div> <div style='overflow: hidden; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; border: medium none;'> <a href='http://mashable.com/2011/01/30/zuckerberg-on-snl/' target='_blank'>Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg showed his sense of humour on cult American T.V. show Saturday Night Live over the weekend</a>. The geeky social network genius opened the show with a skit alongside "The Social Network" actor Jesse Eisenberg (who's depiction of Zuckerberg looks set to win him an Oscar) and the show’s resident Zuckerberg impersonator, Andy Samberg.</div> <div style='overflow: hidden; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; border: medium none;'>  </div> <div style='overflow: hidden; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; border: medium none;'> <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA9QMgeyKR4' target='_blank'>A triple threat of Zuckerberg on one stage soon had the audience in stitches! </a></div>   "He's no Fred Perry", rugby injuries and F.A. Cup drama In sporting news over the weekend, charismatic (*ahem*) Scottish tennis player Audy Murray's <a href='http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/9380511.stm' target='_blank'>bid to become the first British man since Fred Perry in 1936  to win a tennis major again came to an abrupt end.</a> The enigmatic and fun lovin (*ahem*) Scot was beaten in three sets (6-4 6-2 6-3) by Serb Novak Djokovic, meaning he has yet to win a set in his three Grand Slam finals so far. In rugby, Ireland's 6 Nations squad is preparing for Italy next weekend. <a href='http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/sixnations/2011/0130/ireland.html' target='_blank'>The squad for the game in Rome has been named, and it seems that the "Injuries" colum is mounting for Uncle Deccie.</a> There was little surprise in the fourth round of the F.A. Cup over the weekend, bar minnows Notts County holding might Manchester City to a draw. <a href='http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2011/0130/manchesterunited_crawley.html' target='_blank'>But the fifth round draw did throw up the massive tie of non-league Crawley Town making the visit to Old Trafford to face Man Utd!</a> Today is also transfer deasline day, so watch out for lots of "Sky Sports News understands" headlines, and fake "Sky Sports sources" stirring the rumour mill. Big stories include Spurs search for a striker and Fernando Torres' proposed £50 million move to Chelsea. <a href='http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_6713499,00.html' target='_blank'>See here for a live blog.</a> Ah they were simple times! And finally this week, we would like to bring you back in time to an era when wool jumpers and Fruit of the Loom t-shirts were all the rage, when the euro was a pipe dream, and the Celtic Tiger an even pipier dream (yeah yeah I know that's not a real word!) <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XtVm8z28e4' target='_blank'>Ladies and gentlemen, if you haven't seen it already, please take a look at the classic 1994 Castletown Donkey Derby... </a>   Oh, and it's the last day of Winter today too!   Related Tags: <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>,<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'> Watercooler Moments </a> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 Eat Magazine There's a new kid on the blog! EatMagazine, an Irish based food focused new zine has been launched, and 20,000 print copies are currently available around Dublin! The mag focuses on all things foodie, with restaurant reviews, guest columnists, recipes and lots lots more! Eat concentrates on local restaurants, chefs, food producers and designers, a positive look at eating and dining out, and also celebrates the good things to be found in our wonderful Dublin city. Founded in response to both consumer and industry demand for a reliable local publication that focuses on the local culinary scene, readers can expect a features section that gives home to some of Irelands most passionate food and wine writers, and regular columns to keep you informed about new products, as well as info on food and drink events! Produced by Phonic (so you know it's good!) there's also an <a href='http://issuu.com/phonic_magazine/docs/eatmagazine1' target='_blank'>online version if you want to have a look.</a> <a href='http://www.ilove2eat.ie/?page_id=3096' target='_blank'>See here for stockists if you prefer the smell of ink and having a print version in your hand! </a> <a href='http://twitter.com/#!/DublinsEatMag/' target='_blank'>You can also follow Eat on Twitter here, for food related tweets! </a> Oh, and by the way, mylunch (and mygoodself specifically) will be featured in February's issue two, along with loads and loads of other cool stuff, so it's even more of a reason to pick up a copy!     Related Tags: <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Eat Magazine</a> Mon, 31 Jan 2011 French Flair and flash restaurants Hello lunchies, and welcome to the first "Lunchbox" post of Spring! As we posted on Twitter this morning, we love Spring! Daffodils will be blooming, lambs will soon be leaping Valentines Day will be looming (or "Being Single Celebration Day" if you're unattached!) and of course we'll be bringing you lots more lunch value! Just today, we've added some Spring French flair to the site, with two new exclusive offers from retailers who would not look out of place in the shadow of the "La Tour Eiffel" Firstly, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/LaCroissanterie/StStephensGreenShoppingCentre/1297' target='_blank'>La Croissanterie in Stephens Green S.C</a>. now offer you users a free coffee/tea or soft drink, with any sandwich, panini or savoury item! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/LaCroissanterie/StStephensGreenShoppingCentre/1297' target='_blank'>See here for the deal</a>! Along with that, we've added to our holy grail of deals, the 2 for 1 area! New French flavoured Georges St restaurant <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/LeCafeDesIrlandais/12-13SouthGreatGeorgesStreet/1570' target='_blank'>Le Cafe Des Irlandais is now offering an exclusive mylunch 2 for 1</a>! From Tue to Fri each week, you can get a 2 for 1 on any of their lunch mains! If you haven't tried it already, please do, because it's trés bien! Oh and finally, just to let any of you foodies know, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/MylunchbyCandlelight/1706' target='_blank'>our comp to win two free passes to Clonakilty by Candlelight</a> will end today at 3 p.m., with the winner announced just after! If you want to put your name in the hat for the first ever flash restaurant in Dublin, simply mail candlelight@mylunch.ie with all your details! As a famous meerkat says: "Simples"!   Related Tags:<a href='../../../'> lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, <a href='../../../venue/LeCafeDesIrlandais/12-13SouthGreatGeorgesStreet/1570'>La Croissanterie Le Café Des Irlandais</a> Tue, 01 Feb 2011 Chicken Dinner We've had a heruge response to the <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/ClonakiltybyCandlelight/1703' target='_blank'>Clonakilty be Candlelight</a> comp. It's obvious you guys are well clued into the underground dining scene! Anyway, our database monkeys have selected their winner, and without further ado, I shall announce it... So the winner of the Clonakilty by Candlelight competition will be announced in just a few short sentences... And this winner will be winning two free passes to Ireland's first flash restaurant... So without further delay, the person picked is going to be announced in due course... Ok enough of the teasing, it's Lisa Phelan!! Congrats Lisa, and we'll be in touch ASAP. If you're dissapointed that you're not a winner, apoligies, our monkeys don't lie, but there may be some passes left if you ask nicely over on <a href='http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=157854387599650' target='_blank'>Candlelight by Clonakilty's Facebook page</a>... Oh, and the winners of our Urban Picnic competition for 5 x three course lunches for two are as follows: Meg O Keefe Elaine Canty Robert Greene Aidan Bourke and Mary Kavanagh Congrats one and all! Oh and this week, we've<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/competition/CafeCarloCompetition/1700' target='_blank'> free lunch (two free lunch mains daily)</a> in <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/CafeCarlo/63OConnellStreet/1516' target='_blank'>Cafe Carlo</a> to give away...     Oh and by the way "Winner Winner Chicken Dinner" is how the old casino cry goes, in case you didn't get the reference!!       Related Tags: <a href='../../../'>Clonakilty by Candlelight, Café Carlo .Urban Picnic, lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, Tue, 01 Feb 2011 Mama says foosball is the devils game Ah good old American Football! Giving huge Americans the chance to play a sport, and entertaining the rest of the world with its huge plays and pantomime players! (<a href='http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chad_Ochocinco#Name_change' target='_blank'>One player has actually changed his surname to "85"</a>, the equivalent of Brian O Driscoll changing to Brian Thirteen!) The sport has always been popular in Ireland, since the late 80's + 90's, when Channel 4 broadcast this new and strange "football" game into our homes! If you didn't already know, the grand finale of the American Football season is being played this Sunday night (Irish time) in Arlington Texas, and a worldwide audience of over 100 million viewers will take in the <a href='http://bleacherreport.com/articles/593340-big-game-in-big-d-super-bowl-xlv-preview-and-prediction' target='_blank'>Pittsburgh Steelers versus the famous Green Bay Packers</a> (plus performances from Black Eyed Peas, Christina Aguilera and Glee)! Up and down the country, and all over the world, Super Bowl parties will be taking place, with <a href='http://avatars.qkype.com/free-avatars/avatars/cartoons_229/the_simpsons_254/homer_beer_hat_avatar_100x100_66405.gif' target='_blank'>Homer Simpson type beer hats</a>, nachos and cheese, American flags and huge burgers the order of the day! As they say, everything is bigger in Texas! If you have no plans, or no clue on how to celebrate the big game, then why not get into the spirit, and join <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=captain americas' target='_blank'>Captain America</a> for a night of Yee Hawing, foosball watching and fun! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=captain americas' target='_blank'>Captain As</a> is a the place to go if you want a taste of anything from the Land of The Free, and this Sunday, from 8 til late, in the <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=captain americas' target='_blank'>Tallaght, Blanch, and Grafton St</a>. branches, you can pretend you know what the tuck rule means, and watch huge men tossing the pigskin and makin plays at the Official Super Bowl Party! On the night, a special Super Bowl menu will be served, presumably including all the hot dogs, crisps and burgers that you can handle, and with a late bar and DJ afterwards, you can pick a team, and celebrate/drown your sorrows depending on the result! There is no cover charge for Blanch, and  it's only €10 into Grafton St. and Tallaght,  with doors opening at 8 so see below for all the details and be sure to celebrate America's game in style! Oh, and go here for all the <a href='http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/special_report/1998/super_bowl_xxxii/50105.stm' target='_blank'>terminology you will need to shout at the screen on Sunday</a>, and <a href='http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/more_sport/us_sport/article1931777.ece' target='_blank'>here for a beginners guide to the game</a>! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/files/Super Bowl.pdf' target='_blank'>Captain America's Super Bowl Officlal Party Details </a> <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/files/Super Bowl Blanch(1).pdf' target='_blank'>Captain America's Blanchardstown Super Bowl Party Details </a>         Related Tags: <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>Superbowl</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Super Bowl</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Super Bowl party</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Super Bowl Ireland</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>Captain Americas</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>Captain America</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, Wed, 02 Feb 2011 Whatcha waiting for The following is an extract from our fabalous weekly newsleter from this morning! If you're tired of recieving loads of daily mails, telling you about a 20% off spa break in Donegal, or the opportunity to get a massage from a Chinese acrobat for half price (*ahem* you know who we're talking about), then ours is the newsletter for you. No messing, just loads of new deals weekly! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_signUp.cfm/Ext/register' target='_blank'>If you're not already, you can sign up here, and be sure to read on for a taster! </a>   <div> <img align='left' alt='mylunch.ie logo' border='0' height='160' hspace='5' name='ACCOUNT.IMAGE.2' src='https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs070/1103180195916/img/2.jpg' style='text-align: left;' vspace='5' width='160' />European Flavour.... Hello you lovely subscriber!   With the 6 Nations starting this weekend, there's a distinctly European feel to our new <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJfkDrxApQvRgNzg4vOjR4Zayx22h4Umuyc44XR9JGQHC8w==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>offers</a> this week! We've <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJflXupt31Z-4Stq3dFCP5UBsxvpf4BRQxebxqMF3rLfKPyndZju5njAF70x-WNnar0w=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Italian</a> and <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJflXupt31Z-4St4Dp37NIm_oMX2PlGOiq50b5BJ_IH5yWj_7wf789OlE__LPv3QgK419E5KVIf6UaU57_VXQYDykiP8LPGMBzX0=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>French</a> originating exclusive lunch deals plus more exotic flavours with our <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJflXupt31Z-4SvvYAwGGmc-9WL3mYBa8JBb_OyOagOcS6oTL5SuaeQsHGqwWDgctw2R-jHeYNffrmg==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>first Galway offer (first of many)</a>. It's the first week of Spring, so celebrate with a long lazy lunch perhaps?    By the way, did you know that it's FREE for retailers to be listed on site, if they're giving you an offer? If your local lunch fave isn't up with us yet, (no matter where you are, cos we're going nationwide), well then ask them why not?! Plus if you <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJfkBfbiXvcpOZGDYwhIZzhtkhEd6-dX7M8w=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>recommend them</a>, you can win a free lunch!   </div>   <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJfkDrxApQvRgNzg4vOjR4Zayx22h4Umuyc44XR9JGQHC8w==' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Lots of new deals this week! If you wanna see them all, please go to our Special Offers area... </a>   <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJflXupt31Z-4St4Dp37NIm_oMX2PlGOiq50b5BJ_IH5yWj_7wf789OlE__LPv3QgK419E5KVIf6UaU57_VXQYDykiP8LPGMBzX0=' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(192, 101, 31); text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Le Cafe Des Irlandais</a> Oh Le Cafe Des Irlandais has been getting some rave reviews as one of Dublin's best French flavoured eateries. Now, you have no option but to try it for lunch, because we've just got a <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJflXupt31Z-4St4Dp37NIm_oMX2PlGOiq50b5BJ_IH5yWj_7wf789OlE__LPv3QgK419E5KVIf6UaU57_VXQYDykiP8LPGMBzX0=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>new, mylunch exclusive lunch 2 for 1</a>! Huzzah!   <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJflXupt31Z-4Stq3dFCP5UBsxvpf4BRQxebxqMF3rLfKPyndZju5njAF70x-WNnar0w=' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(192, 101, 31); text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Pacinos</a>  The second of our new European 2 for 1's on the site is from Pacinos on Suffolk St! They've expanded their existing take out offer, to include 2 for 1 on all <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJflXupt31Z-4Stq3dFCP5UBsxvpf4BRQxebxqMF3rLfKPyndZju5njAF70x-WNnar0w=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>pasta and pizza dishes for lunch time, from Mon -Wed weekly... </a>    <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJflXupt31Z-4Sl-pkC9VZjp8atT7E92x0NbHhZXYPekzuteXye92Zb9N' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(192, 101, 31); text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Pinocchio</a> New on site this week is Pinocchio Italian Restaurant in Ranelagh. Unlike the real Pinocchio, they tell no lies, and you can <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJflXupt31Z-4Sl-pkC9VZjp8atT7E92x0NbHhZXYPekzuteXye92Zb9N' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>now get an exclusive Buy One Main, get the Second for Half Price here!</a>   <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJflXupt31Z-4Su4wqHkQmvbY41Th2YErD56fJ07XWsQlI7NEhwD9zvg3ZLCx6EoThWc=' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(192, 101, 31); text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Against the Grain </a> New craft beer and delicious food purveyor <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJflXupt31Z-4Su4wqHkQmvbY41Th2YErD56fJ07XWsQlI7NEhwD9zvg3ZLCx6EoThWc=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Against the Grain on Wexford St</a> is also new on site this week. If you fancy a look at their tasty menu, <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJflXupt31Z-4Su4wqHkQmvbY41Th2YErD56fJ07XWsQlI7NEhwD9zvg3ZLCx6EoThWc=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>see here</a>, while if you're lunching in a group, they've also got a <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJflXupt31Z-4Su4wqHkQmvbY41Th2YErD56fJ07XWsQlI7NEhwD9zvg3ZLCx6EoThWc=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>great new group offer</a>. (Be warned though, one look at the beer menu will have you wanting to try them all! <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJflXupt31Z-4SvvYAwGGmc-9WL3mYBa8JBb_OyOagOcS6oTL5SuaeQsHGqwWDgctw2R-jHeYNffrmg==' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(192, 101, 31); text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Da Tang Noodle House </a> We welcomed our first Galway retailer on site this week, <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJflXupt31Z-4SvvYAwGGmc-9WL3mYBa8JBb_OyOagOcS6oTL5SuaeQsHGqwWDgctw2R-jHeYNffrmg==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Da Tang Noodle House</a>. Now we know Tribe folk love their food, and we've plenty more on the way, so anyone you know over that end of our fair isle, please let them know about the site! Anyway, <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJflXupt31Z-4SvvYAwGGmc-9WL3mYBa8JBb_OyOagOcS6oTL5SuaeQsHGqwWDgctw2R-jHeYNffrmg==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Da Tang</a> are offering a mylunch exclusive of Any Noodle Dish, plus tea/coffee for only €10.   <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJfm2WD_e5qRGR2HkfxQ2eLSFKohu0mwTWxOB8-fkpMVNSbO7jOSg7mT9uj7vdMsjAXYO2zk8aItXgA==' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(192, 101, 31); text-decoration: underline; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;' target='_blank'>Luigi Malones </a> <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJfm2WD_e5qRGR2HkfxQ2eLSFKohu0mwTWxOB8-fkpMVNSbO7jOSg7mT9uj7vdMsjAXYO2zk8aItXgA==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Luigi Malones</a> has two eateries, one in Cork and Dublin, and offer great value lunch in both! To keep everyone happy, we're now offering you the exclusive deal of <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJfm2WD_e5qRGR2HkfxQ2eLSFKohu0mwTWxOB8-fkpMVNSbO7jOSg7mT9uj7vdMsjAXYO2zk8aItXgA==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>15% off your total lunch bill in both</a>!    <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJflXupt31Z-4StJ6nmyscIdcbngyEq7ZPauNo-LZuWe2dr6ElAZGp8VKcHUAJ8Y7W41OSj3IFYxKnmIr9Wxz0pe3' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(192, 101, 31); text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>La Croissanterie</a>  Finally this week, and to cap off our new European lunch options, <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJflXupt31Z-4StJ6nmyscIdcbngyEq7ZPauNo-LZuWe2dr6ElAZGp8VKcHUAJ8Y7W41OSj3IFYxKnmIr9Wxz0pe3' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>La Croissanterie</a> in St Stephens Green S.C. will now give you a <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJflXupt31Z-4StJ6nmyscIdcbngyEq7ZPauNo-LZuWe2dr6ElAZGp8VKcHUAJ8Y7W41OSj3IFYxKnmIr9Wxz0pe3' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>free water, coffee or tea with any savoury item, with a mylunch voucher!</a>     If you see nothing that tickles your fancy in this lot, there's bound to be something for you on the site, so have a <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJfm2WD_e5qRGR5ZLIJODjndS4rTJrz0f5gq1UKsJliz0feKmrTUduKuhmq1GvfZrjmHrmeg01XZ5AWD7ZMhxqVvFwai6mkUQkbP35AUa2XkFY3pxxSArhKmrviLBdnYTobn4ASMwwO_yuA==' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>search</a>, or take a gander at our <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104383033004&s=0&e=001r4IVkTxVVZCD9Dro081wdvQl6-oIPCV49KEBv_sSlwZwGNrluwKLPB1nS3tDxsgBykMvL6_JL19LAFl_W005l3hGQJ1O3t79lufDcd-NJfkDrxApQvRgNzg4vOjR4Zayx22h4Umuyc44XR9JGQHC8w==' shape='rect' style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Special Offers area</a>, which is filling up by the day..       Related Tags:<a href='../../../'> lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>,<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Pinocchio/LuasKiosk/1779' target='_blank'>Pinocchio Ranelagh</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Pacinos/18SuffolkStreet/1276' target='_blank'>Pacinos, 2 for 1</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/LeCafeDesIrlandais/12-13SouthGreatGeorgesStreet/1570' target='_blank'>Le Cafe Des Irlandais</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/LeCafeDesIrlandais/12-13SouthGreatGeorgesStreet/1570' target='_blank'>Le Cafe Des Irlandais Menu</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/AgainsttheGrain/11WexfordSt/1751' target='_blank'>Against the Grain</a>, Thu, 03 Feb 2011 Newbies guide to mylunch.ie So you’re a first time user of our site eh? Well, welcome friend, please leave your shoes at the door, and come on in! As you’ve probably gathered, we’re Ireland’s biggest and best lunchtime site, and we bring value to the baying lunch masses! We’ve got 300+ signed up retailers on site, with tonnes of exclusive offers that you won’t find anywhere else, and we update daily, meaning you can find out what your fave lunch spot has on their specials board today! Being a newbie around here, we though we’d put our arm around you, and guide you through some of the useful features of the site! So read on for the beginners handbook to mylunch.ie! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_offers.cfm/Ext/special'>Special Offers</a> This is probably the holy grail of the site, the Meccah of lunching in Ireland, the top of Mount Everest, if Mount Everest were a metaphor for a hill of value (Ok, I’ll stop there!) To get here, click on the “<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_offers.cfm/Ext/special' target='_blank'>Special Offers</a>” button at the top of the site. You will then have the choice to select what type of offer you want, and you can refine by area once you click through! Simples! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_signUp.cfm/Ext/register' target='_blank'>Register</a> So you’ve seen the Special Offers area. But, it’s February, we’re all a bit foggy brained after winter and a hectic start to the year, and you’re thinking, my, what I need is someone to remind me of the great value to be had on mylunch.ie! Well <a href='http://worldoffancydress.com/images/scouser%20set%20black%20tash%20wig.jpg' target='_blank'>calm down</a>, we’ve the solution! We send out a <a href='http://conta.cc/hsor6y' target='_blank'>weekly mai</a>l to users, filled with the latest news on the site, new venues the latest exclusive offers we have, and our daily free lunch competition! All you need to do is <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_signUp.cfm/Ext/register' target='_blank'>head here</a>, and we’ll add you to the list! How to redeem an offer? How do these deadly exclusive offers get from my computer, into my hand, and then into my mouth you may ask yourself? Well, it’s easy really! Simply click into a retailer page. At the top you will see today’s specials, and some info. Just scroll down past this section, and you will see the option to <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/modules/restaurant/print_voucher.cfm/k/1570' target='_blank'>print an offer, if one exists</a>. Click here, press print voucher, and hey presto, as if by magic it will come to life! All you need to do then is pass it over when ordering! Search It’s easy peasy to find all the best lunch options near you with our <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>brand new search box</a>! You can enter keywords (burger, Mexican, 2 for 1 etc) and search that way, or simply use the county, area and category options to narrow it down to exactly what you want for lunch! Alternatively, you can <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/eateries.cfm?CFID=178764&CFTOKEN=5390736da077de3c-EFF9E548-FC8E-1BCB-92C90D68FD5BF8A3' target='_blank'>search by the type of meal</a> you're looking for! Simples! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/compSignUp.cfm/ck/60/ctk/35/k/1700' target='_blank'>Free Lunch!</a> As far as we know, we’re the only site to give away free lunch on a daily basis regularly! You can click into our <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/compSignUp.cfm/ck/60/ctk/35/k/1700' target='_blank'>competition</a> from the homepage (under the slider) or from link on the right hand side of every retailer page. Next simple enter your mail address (or register first), and you’ll be put in the hat! The winner is picked at 6pm daily, so sit by your email, and you can enter as many times as you want. It could be you!   So there you have it, using mylunch.ie, and finding the best value exclusive lunch deals in your area couldn’t be easier. No more legwork, no more office arguments, we've done all the hard stuff, now all you’ve got to do is decide what to opt for!   Related Tags: <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, Mon, 21 Mar 2011 Answering Ireland's Call So mylunch has been alive and kickng a while now, and for months, we’ve been bringing you <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_offers.cfm/Ext/special' target='_blank'>the best lunch deals you can shake a rather large stick at</a>, daily updated menus, and an added bonus of pictures of furry animals galore! However, we realise that we’re not yet ready to challenge Shaws for that “Almost Nationwide” tagline, but soon Shaws, soon…. Dublin may be the capital city of our fair isle, but we know there’s a whole wide world out there of fabulous lunch value. In the real capital, the city of Tribes, the city on the Shannon and all of our 26 counties, users are calling out for a hero, and we’re listening… Within the next while, we will be expanding nationwide, and we need your help, and local expertise! Know of a fantastic little deli in Cork, a tasty café in Tipp town, or a lovely restaurant in Athlone? Well wherever you are, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_Retailer.cfm' target='_blank'>we want to hear about it</a>, so we can help your lunch experience, and bring lunch value to all corners of the land! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_Retailer.cfm' target='_blank'>Recommending a retailer</a> to us is the best way to do this, simply tell us what your favourite lunch eatery is, and we will do our best to get them listed on site. It’s free for a retailer to come on, if they’re giving an offer, plus, you could win a free lunch too, so it’s win-win-win! You can also <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_signUp.cfm?ret=1' target='_blank'>get in contact here if you’re a retailer yourself and looking to boost your lunch trade for free</a>, or if you simply<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_contact.cfm' target='_blank'> want a chat, well we can arrange that too</a>! Oh, and on the off chance that your fave local spot hasn’t heard of us, then we’d love you to pass on the word of what they’re missing out on!   Altogether now: “...from the four proud provinces of Ireland, Ireland, IRELAND together standing tall, Shoulder, to shoulder, we’ll answer Ireland’s (lunch) call!”       Related Tags: <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, Tue, 22 Mar 2011 Watercooler Moments Good morning, and welcome to blustery Monday! You probably know what Watercooler Moments is by now, but for those of you who dont, every Mon morning, we at mylunch like to keep you up to date with the big stories from the weekend, and the things that you will be talking about over lunch, in the kitchen making tea, and of course at the watercooler this week! So let's get going! Aguilera asses up anthem! The so called "biggest sporting event in the world" was held last night in Arlington, Texas, with a worldwide audience of over a billion! Superbowl XLV (that's 45 to those who didn't learn Roman numerals in school!) was won by the famed Green Bay Packers, who defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers (owned by American ambassador to Ireland Dan Rooney), by 31-25 in an exciting game. <a href='http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-gameday/09000d5d81e2f640/Let-s-Go-Primetime?module=HP_headlines' target='_blank'>See all the action here</a>. However, the big stories of the night, as so often happens (<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW97CWfeWdY' target='_blank'>see Janet Jackson's nippy night in 2004</a>) came during the pre game, and half time performances! First of all, while singing the hallowed national anthem, "Dirrrty" star Christina Aguilera <a href='http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/story/09000d5d81e2b238/article/oh-say-can-you-line-aguilera-flubs-part-of-national-anthem?module=HP_headlines' target='_blank'>fluffed her lines badly</a>! When she was supposed to sing the line "O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming," Aguilera instead repeated an earlier line, with a slight variation, singing "What so proudly we watched at the twilight's last gleaming," which is the same line from earlier in the song but with the word 'watched' instead of 'hailed'. A minor error to some, but as anyone <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbTS7320n64' target='_blank'>who has watched Borat will tell you, getting the national anthem wrong</a> is quite frowned upon in the Land of the Free! "I can only hope that everyone could feel my love for this country and that the true spirit of its anthem still came through," Aguilera said in a statement after the performance. <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgxA3Aus8jY&feature=player_embedded' target='_blank'>See here for a video of her feck up.</a> While, in other Superbowl news, <a href='http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-02-07-black-eyed-peas-super-bowl-scene_N.htm' target='_blank'>The Black Eyed Peas played a string of hits at halftime, and were also joined on stage by Slash of Guns and Roses fame</a>, Glee star Lea Michelle sang "America the Beautiful, and the <a href='http://www.examiner.com/internet-trends-in-national/super-bowl-2011-best-commercial-volkswagen-teleflora-bridgestone' target='_blank'>pick of the half time adverts</a> included <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R55e-uHQna0' target='_blank'>Volkswagen's Darth Vader effort</a>, Eminem pimping anything he can get his hands on, a strange Doritos ad, and Justin Bieber teaming up with Ozzy Osborne! <a href='http://www.examiner.com/pop-culture-in-cleveland/watch-eminem-bieber-christian-aguilera-and-doritos-finger-licking-videos-from-super-bowl-2011-video' target='_blank'>See here for the last three</a>. All in all, a good night then! Bare Naked Barista Elswhere in the U.S., a Washington state <a href='http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/05/us-bare-baristas-idUSTRE7140HT20110205' target='_blank'>coffee shop owner has been found guilty of allowing her staff to show too much skin while serving</a>! The owner of Dreamgirls Espresso in Yakima faces up to 90 days in jail when she is sentenced on February 18, after police officers found a "barista's sheer shorts did not cover enough of her buttocks" on a visit to the store last year. <a href='http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1354150/Coffee-shop-owner-faces-jail-bikini-clad-barista.html' target='_blank'>For possibly NSFW pics of the accused, click here</a>! I wonder if any Irish coffee shops are getting any ideas from this?? Irish Daily Mail in hot water over Tribune stunt! The Irish Daily Mail on Sunday has been condemned and praised in equal measuers for their possibly illegal, but highly ingenious ploy over the weekend! With a reciever having been appointed to the Tribune on Tuesday last, and no paper being printed for the forseeable future, the Mail saw its chance to take some readership, and produced a "fake" cover bearing the <a href='http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/greenslade/2011/feb/06/mailonsunday-ireland' target='_blank'>Sunday Tribune masthead</a>, with the smaller header of "The paper is a special edition for readers of the (Sunday Tribune" and also included four €1 off coupons for use at a later date! Today it has emerged that the <a href='http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/0207/sundaytribune.html' target='_blank'>National Consumer Agency is to contact the Mail</a>, and Tribune employees have reacted very strongly against the stunt, with some tweeters <a href='http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/greenslade/2011/feb/06/mailonsunday-ireland' target='_blank'>claiming it to be "dancing on the not yet dead papers grave".</a> Whatever your thoughts on the issue, one has to applaud a great piece of guerilla marketing! In other news, Kraft Foods have patented <a href='http://techland.time.com/2011/02/03/kraft-scans-your-face-to-determine-what-you-want-to-eat/' target='_blank'>a new face scanner, which can determine what you want to eat</a>, while if you're a fan of classic "renegade cop" movies and games, our link of the week, <a href='http://theangrypolicecaptain.com/' target='_blank'>Angry Police Captain</a>, is the quote generation website for you! (simply refresh the page!) That's it for this week, stay tuned to The Lunchbox for much much more!       Related Tags:<a href='../../../'> lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, <a href='../../../'>Watercooler Moments</a>, <a href='../../../'>Small talk</a>, <a href='../../../'>Watercooler</a>, Mon, 07 Feb 2011 Love is in the air... With Valentines Day (or "National Isn't it great to be single Day" if you're unattached!) just around the corner, and Cupid slinging arrows left, right and centre, we thought we'd make life a little bit easier for you, by giving somegreat value, and fun options for the big night. You can treat the special one in your life to a lovely meal, or better yet, get them to treat you! Be sure to mention mylunch.ie when booking too! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BrasserieSixty6/66SouthGreatGeorgesStreet/1489' target='_blank'>Brasserie Sixty6 </a> The George's St eatery has an extra special Lobster Dinner special for all you love birds out there! You can make the night one to remember, and enjoy a whole fresh lobster platter for 2 especially for Vals Day! For €33 per person, you will recieve a glass of sparkling Prosecco on arrival, a delicious starter, and whole fresh lobster platter to share with all the trimmings! There is also a 3 course set menu available and an a la carte menu throughout Valentines if lobster is not your thing, so book your table in advance (01-4005878) and start getting excited! The lobster special is available on Sunday 13th February and Monday 14th February, oh and <a href='http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=160519177332110' target='_blank'>here's the Facebook event too</a>! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/CafeEnSeine/40DawsonSt/1141' target='_blank'>Cafe en Seine </a> What better way to spend the day of love, than on the Seine? <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/CafeEnSeine/40DawsonSt/1141' target='_blank'>Cafe en Seine</a> have a special "Love is in the Air" deal - Romantic 3 course dinner for two in their impressive dining area, plus a bottle of vino for only €60. Again, booking is strongly advised (01 6774567) and this menu runs only on Monday 14th <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/LeCafeDesIrlandais/12-13SouthGreatGeorgesStreet/1570' target='_blank'>Le Cafe Des Irlandais </a> Another new French flavoured eatery which is new in Dublin is <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/LeCafeDesIrlandais/12-13SouthGreatGeorgesStreet/1570' target='_blank'>Le Cafe Des Irlandais</a>. You've probably seen our special comp this week from them, but if you don't manage to win, well you can still book for their Valentines event! On Valentines eve, for only €35 per person, you can get a 3 course meal in their opulent surroundings, plus a free glass of Prosecco on arrival. Classical band "Moineaux" will also be there to serenade you, and early arrivals can request a song to be performed for them! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/files/Le%20Cafe%20Des%20Irlandais%20Valentines(1).pdf' target='_blank'>See here for all the details</a>, and you can book on 01 6771584.         Related Tags: <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/Loveisintheair.../1799' target='_blank'>Valentines Day</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/Loveisintheair.../1799' target='_blank'>Valentines Day specials</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/Loveisintheair.../1799' target='_blank'>Valentines Day menus</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/Loveisintheair.../1799' target='_blank'>Valentines Day Dublin</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/Loveisintheair.../1799' target='_blank'>Valentines Day</a>, Tue, 08 Feb 2011 News Roundup! It's been a whole day since our The Lunchbox was last updated, so we thought we'd give you a round up of what's going on in the world of mylunch since we last spoke! Well, we've two new retailers on site in the last few days. <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/DylanHotel/EastmorelandPlace/1800' target='_blank'>The Dylan Hotel</a> in Dublin 4 is situated just off Baggot St, and laden with Victorian charm! Their lunch menu looks delicious, and we've also got a <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/DylanHotel/EastmorelandPlace/1800' target='_blank'>new exclusive group and individual offer for The Dylan too.</a> Along with this, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/TheGoodBits/1StoreStreet/1631' target='_blank'>The Good Bits</a>, on the other side of town at Store St. is a newbie! The <a href='http://www.catexexhibition.com/' target='_blank'>Catering Exhibition 2011</a> is currently ongoing in the RDS, and we've made a trip or two out to see the national bartending championships, and quite a few interesting food talks! It's free to get in (just register at the door), and there's lots to see. Today is the National Barista Championship finals and there's live RAI Masterchef demonstrations running throughout the day too. On the Valentines front, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BurritosAndBlues/2WexfordStreet/1130' target='_blank'>Burritos and Blues</a> have informed us that if you come in with your love companion on Monday, and buy any two burritos, you will get a Big Ass Nachos(usually €8) absolutely free! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/GourmetBurgerCo/97RanelaghRoad/1147' target='_blank'>Gourmet Burger Co. in Ranelagh</a> also have a <a href='http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Gourmet-Burger-Co/191572822516' target='_blank'>special for Monday 14th of </a>2 x Wagyu/Kobe burgers & Bottle of Rosato Spumate Ca'morlin,Italy Sparking Rose €50. The normal price is €85, and it's a great chance to sample the Wagyu so book now on 01-4977821. And finally, we're sad to see the <a href='http://boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=146986&d=1297094363' target='_blank'>news of Sin É's demise</a>. If you haven't heard, the colourful pub on Ormond Quay is <a href='http://www.thejournal.ie/last-weekend-for-sin-e-bar-2011-2/' target='_blank'>closing due to rent issues</a>. Seems to be a <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/FairorFowl/1682' target='_blank'>recurring theme in the past few months</a>, and seriously affecting Dublin's culture and dining scene... By the way, we've got a lovely blog post on Valentines baking coming up tomorrow, so do come back!       Related Tags: <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Sin E</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BurritosAndBlues/2WexfordStreet/1130' target='_blank'>Burritos and Blues</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/GourmetBurgerCo/97RanelaghRoad/1147' target='_blank'>Gourmet Burger Co.</a> <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/DylanHotel/EastmorelandPlace/1800' target='_blank'>The Dylan Hotel</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/TheGoodBits/1StoreStreet/1631' target='_blank'>The Good Bits</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Catex 2011</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Catex</a><a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Valentines Specials</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Valentines Day Dublin</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>Valentines Day menu</a>, Thu, 10 Feb 2011 Watercooler Moments Good morning, and welcome once again to your weekly fix of the main talking points of the weekend! We give you all the critical information you'll need to fill those awkward workplace silences, and pehaps change the subject when the girl that sits beside you starts giving out about her boyfriend "giving her petrol station flowers, and a Dairy Milk" for Valentines! Enda and the gang help you, eh, share the love! On this, the most romantic day of the year, <a href='http://finegael2011.com/valentine.asp' target='_blank'>why not serenade your love with a creepy computer generated man, spouting love poems about Fine Gael</a>? After coming in for criticism from those in the know over their P.R., online advertising, and "<a href='http://election.ie/2011/02/fine-gael-return-with-a-twolicy-page/' target='_blank'>Twolicy</a>" (Twitter Policy for those of you who haven't heard!), the next leaders of the country have decided to spread the love, with a Valentines Card generator. No, seriously! All we can say is, you may not see the end of the day if you send one of these to your other half today, but it's hilariously cringeworthy, and very creepy (he follows the mouse around the screen!) so check it out! "Lipstick", Eurovision, and huge fringes Ah the Eurovision, for so long a favourite pastime of this nation, and with a heritage of Johnny Logan to live up to, it's our duty to send the best of the best to represent us every year. The qualifier was held on The Late Late Show on Friday night, and, as I'm sure you've heard, <a href='http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1356275/Jedward-win-chance-sing-Ireland-Eurovision.html' target='_blank'>those peroxide brothers Jedward have been chosen</a> to win over the German public in Dusseldorf on 12th May, and thus single handedly drag us out of the economic mire. The twins will sing "<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in5OuFcPjas&feature=topvideos' target='_blank'>Lipstick</a>", (which bears a slight resembelance to Britney's "Womaniser"), and the controversy has begun already, with "The Kiltimagh Killer" Louis Walsh<a href='http://www.joe.ie/entertainment/entertainment-news/louis-walsh-speaks-of-jedwards-eurovision-hell-at-the-hands-of-rte-009612-1' target='_blank'> accusing RTE of changing the voting structure against Jedward, and not wanting them to win</a>. NEVER! The Rubberbandits: Officially better entertainment than the Chilean miners In other news, <a href='http://www.rte.ie/ten/2011/0213/iftas1.html' target='_blank'>Limerick's own "The Rubberbandits"</a><a href='http://www.rte.ie/ten/2011/0213/iftas1.html' target='_blank'> won T.V. moment of the year at the IFTAs</a> (Irish Film and Television Awards), which were held on Saturday night at the new convention centre. The duo beat off stiff competition from the Chilean miners (yea sure, their minors are good, but what about their senior team?) to take the coveted award. In other news, Carlow's Saoirse Ronan won her fifth IFTA (fiFTA anyone?) for Best Supporting Actress, while The Social Network won best International Film. <a href='http://press.ifta.ie/press-releases/43-2011/105-winners-of-the-8th-annual-irish-film-a-television-awards-announced.html' target='_blank'>All the winners listed here.</a> Equine electricity tragedy, cheese eating surrender monkeys strike again, and Rooney returns! <a href='http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/feb/13/current-cable-newbury-horse-deaths' target='_blank'>Tragedy struck the horse racing world over</a> the weekend, as <a href='http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/13022011/58/electric-cable-removed-newbury-death-scene.html' target='_blank'>two horses died seemingly from electric shocks recieved from faulty wiring in the parade ring at Newbury</a> on Saturday. Animals are said to be more susceptible to electricity, and particularly horses, due to their metal shoes, and four horses were affected altogether. Fenix Two and Marching Song died, while Nicky Henderson's Kid Cassidy was withdrawn at the start and the Merry Giant ran but tailed off badly. Racing was cancelled, and a full investigation was launched. In other sports news, <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALHPfsDJd3k' target='_blank'>Ireland lost 25-22</a> to the Frenchies<a href='http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/match-reports/knockon-effects-let-france-off-the-hook-2538946.html' target='_blank'> in a thrilling game in the Aviva</a> yesterday, while <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aR0vPqj94E' target='_blank'>Wayne Rooney won the Manchester derby with one of the goals of the season</a>, as Man Utd. cemented their place at the top of the EPL table.   So there you have it! Be sure to share "Watercooler Moments" if you like us, using the buttons above, and see you next week for more of the same!       Related Tags: <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, <a href='../../../'>Watercooler Moments</a>, <a href='../../../'>Small talk</a>, <a href='../../../'>Watercooler</a>, Mon, 14 Feb 2011 Officially the best pizza in Ireland <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/GothamCafe/8SouthAnneStreet/1140' target='_blank'>Gotham Cafe</a>, on Sth Anne St, and it's sister <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/GothamSouth/4KilmacudRdLower/1318' target='_blank'>Gotham South</a> in Stillorgan has been car<a href='http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/independent-woman/celebrity-news-gossip/brian-banishes-les-bleus-with-a-romantic-city-stroll-2540353.html' target='_blank'><img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/BOD AMY.jpg' style='width: 170px; height: 220px; float: right;' /></a>ving a huge following amongst pizza and good food lovers recently, and both have also been recognised from two very differing, but very high profile sources in the past week or two! Due to a recent fire in a nearby premises, the <a href='../../../venue/GothamSouth/4KilmacudRdLower/1318' target='_blank'>South</a> branch has been closed for the past couple of weeks, but is now ready to re-open on Friday 18th at noon, and we're sure that there will be customers battering down the door to get in and renew their acquaintance with a <a href='../../../menus/Gotham-South-Full-Menu.pdf' target='_blank'>pizza</a> or two!  Two regular customers, one of whom would be well capable of battering down any door are Brian O Driscoll and Amy Huberman! The pair love Gotham, and were <a href='http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/independent-woman/celebrity-news-gossip/brian-banishes-les-bleus-with-a-romantic-city-stroll-2540353.html' target='_blank'>spotted by the nati</a><a href='http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/independent-woman/celebrity-news-gossip/brian-banishes-les-bleus-with-a-romantic-city-stroll-2540353.html' target='_blank'>onal media</a> enjoying a Valentine's meal there on Monday! Brian may have been suffering from "Les Bleus" after a devestating loss to France on Sunday, but he made sure he was in the good books with his lovely IFTA winning wife, by treating her to a pizza at Gotham, and a shopping spree! What a man! Gotham Café has also recently scooped the coveted Gold Medal Award for Best Pizza at the "Chef Ireland 2011 Global Pizza Challenge" event at the recent CATEX Exhibition in the RDS!!  Gotham beat off stiff competition from 10 other great pizza venues, to win the title for best pizza in Ireland and will go on to represent Ireland later this year in the European Qualifier of the Global Pizza Challenge in the UK.  Qualify here, and it's on to New Zealand for the world finals!  The winning pizza chef from Gotham was their so called "Dough Doctor" Niall Byrne, who started with them 20 years ago and is now the General Manager of Gotham South. Now there's praise and a half! Also, If you want to join Brian and Amy, and perhaps sample these award winning masterpieces, there's a great new offer in the South Anne St branch, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/GothamCafe/8SouthAnneStreet/1140' target='_blank'>Gotham Cafe</a>! On Mon + Tues, you can get any of their <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/menus/Gotham-Cafe-Full-Menu.pdf' target='_blank'>signature pizzas</a> for only €10 each, ALL DAY! The new lunch offering, which runs daily is also fantastic value, you can get a daily special soup & sandwich on rustic sourdough for only €7.50! Just tell them that you saw it on mylunch! If you fancy a table, at either premises, you can also book on-line at <a href='http://www.gothamsouth.ie/' rel='nofollow' target='_blank'>www.gothamsouth.ie</a> or call 01 2122 505. Be sure to<a href='http://www.facebook.com/GothamCafe?ref=ts&v=info#!/GothamCafe?v=wall' target='_blank'> join Gotham on Facebook</a> to keep up with news of their re-opening, any celeb guests, and also the very latest from their quest to be the best pizza in the world! mylunch.ie is proud to be have such high calibre and heartily celeb endorsed eateries such as Gotham Cafe and South on site! Let's get behind the team in the UK, and hope they bring home the dough!         Related Tags:<a href='../../../'> lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>,<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/GothamCafe/8SouthAnneStreet/1140' target='_blank'>Gotham Café menu</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/GothamSouth/4KilmacudRdLower/1318' target='_blank'>Gotham South Menu</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/GothamCafe/8SouthAnneStreet/1140' target='_blank'>Gotham</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/GothamCafe/8SouthAnneStreet/1140' target='_blank'>Gotham pizza</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/GothamCafe/8SouthAnneStreet/1140' target='_blank'>Brian O Driscoll Gotham</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/GothamCafe/8SouthAnneStreet/1140' target='_blank'>Gotham Café</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/GothamCafe/8SouthAnneStreet/1140' target='_blank'>Gotham South</a>, Wed, 16 Feb 2011 Foodiefridgeflash As we've mentioned before on The Lunchbox, there are literally hundreds of <a href='http://www.irishfoodbloggers.com/blogs-2/' target='_blank'>fantastic foodie bloggers in Ireland</a>, and we're developing a real culture of good food! Now The Lunchbox wouldn't categorise itself as one of these, we're more likely to find you the best places to be served great value food, but hey, we love good food as much as anyone, after all, we're the biggest lunch lovers around! Anyway, presumeably all of these great foodie bloggers have fridges, and yesterday on <a href='http://www.twitter.com/mylunchie'>Twitter</a>, Imen from the <a href='http://marriedanirishfarmer.com/' target='_blank'>I Married an Irish Farmer</a> blog asked to peek inside some foodies’ fridges. By noon yesterday, #foodiefridgeflash was trending in Dublin on Twitter as people uploaded snaps of their fridge contents. The fantastic <a href='http://www.irishfoodbloggers.com/' target='_blank'>Irish Food Bloggers Association</a> website has put this run down together of the best snaps! The <a href='http://www.irishfoodbloggers.com/' target='_blank'>IFBA</a> is doing stellar work in bringing together Ireland's best foodies, and if you're a foodie, or even if you want to find all the <a href='http://www.irishfoodbloggers.com/' target='_blank'>best blogs in the one place</a>, then you need to know about this site! Founded by Kristin of <a href='http://dinnerdujour.org/'>Dinner Du Jour</a> and <a href='http://bibliocook.com/'>Bibliocook’</a>s Caroline, the two have, as they say put together "a loose gathering of Irish and Irish-based people with one thing in common: food! And eating, tasting, talking, writing, photographing, blogging, Facebooking and Tweeting about it.!" And hey, as Irish people, being nosy is one thing we're all good at, so have a look inside some of these foodies fridges! In other news, <a href='http://www.springwise.com/food_beverage/group_dinners_aim_to_introduce/' target='_blank'>Grubwithus, is a new US site</a> that organizes group restaurant meals with an eye toward helping participants meet new friends, Ivan Varian at The Dalkey Food Company tells you of how <a href='http://www.thedalkeyfoodcompany.com/1/post/2011/02/soup-will-protect-your-health-in-many-ways.html' target='_blank'>soup can save you from a tiger attack</a>, and you may soon <a href='http://eater.com/archives/2011/02/15/starbucks-expanding-to-the-next-logical-place-your-hotel-room.php' target='_blank'>find Starbucks coffee in your hotel room</a>!   <a href='http://www.irishfoodbloggers.com/2011/02/16/irish-foodies-fridges/' target='_blank'>The post was originally posted by Kristin here, so do take a gander! </a> <a href='http://www.irishfoodbloggers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/sharon-hearne-smith-fridge.jpg'><img alt='' class='aligncenter size-full wp-image-1151' height='560' src='http://www.irishfoodbloggers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/sharon-hearne-smith-fridge.jpg' title='sharon hearne-smith fridge' width='420' /></a> A sneak peek inside food stylist Sharon Hearne-Smith’s fridge <ul> <li> <a href='http://twitpic.com/404gk8' target='_blank'>A Year in Redwood</a></li> <li> <a href='http://twitpic.com/402gmo' target='_blank'>Adventures in Veg</a></li> <li> <a href='http://twitpic.com/4030jc' target='_blank'>An American in Ireland</a></li> <li> <a href='http://twitpic.com/406rmr' target='_blank'>Babaduck Babbles</a></li> <li> <a href='http://plixi.com/p/77586551' target='_blank'>Bord Bia</a></li> <li> <a href='http://plixi.com/p/77646594' target='_blank'>Can I Become a Home Chef?</a></li> <li> <a href='http://yfrog.com/h2qxjfyj' target='_blank'>City of Blackbirds</a></li> <li> <a href='http://twitpic.com/40d9x6' target='_blank'>Daily Spud</a></li> <li> <a href='http://twitpic.com/403p0p' target='_blank'>Dinner du Jour</a></li> <li> <a href='http://plixi.com/p/77556364' target='_blank'>Donal Skehan</a></li> <li> <a href='http://plixi.com/p/77563904' target='_blank'>English Mum</a></li> <li> <a href='http://yfrog.com/h2kbmsj' target='_blank'>Fishy Tarts</a></li> <li> <a href='http://plixi.com/p/77643982' target='_blank'>Foodie Fancies</a></li> <li> <a href='http://twitpic.com/402unu' target='_blank'>Gimmetherecipe</a></li> <li> <a href='http://yfrog.com/h21twsfj' target='_blank'>Gluttony for Beginners</a></li> <li> <a href='http://yfrog.com/h2i1bsjj' target='_blank'>I Can Has Cook?</a></li> <li> <a href='http://yfrog.com/h02jxgtj' target='_blank'>I Married an Irish Farmer</a></li> <li> <a href='http://yfrog.com/hsaexyj' target='_blank'>Italian Foodie</a></li> <li> <a href='http://twitpic.com/407luw' target='_blank'>Jody Magowitz</a></li> <li> <a href='http://twitpic.com/404hby' target='_blank'>John Malone</a></li> <li> <a href='http://yfrog.com/h3ie9qj' target='_blank'>Katherine McSharry</a></li> <li> <a href='http://twitpic.com/407oh1' target='_blank'>Kevin McGuinness</a></li> <li> <a href='http://yfrog.com/h3at4noj' target='_blank'>Kitchen 72</a></li> <li> <a href='http://yfrog.com/h7h0ppuj' target='_blank'>L. Mulligan. Grocer.</a></li> <li> <a href='http://twitpic.com/402vkk' target='_blank'>Life’s a Feast</a></li> <li> <a href='http://twitpic.com/402jqu' target='_blank'>Like Mam Used to Bake</a></li> <li> <a href='http://twitpic.com/402okm' target='_blank'>Lola Lu’s Kitchen</a></li> <li> <a href='http://yfrog.com/gyqoqptj' target='_blank'>My Food Fired Oven</a></li> <li> <a href='http://twitpic.com/406qzw' target='_blank'>Nessa’s Family Kitchen</a></li> <li> <a href='http://twitpic.com/406ilc' target='_blank'>Orla McDermott</a></li> <li> <a href='http://twitpic.com/4020tt' target='_blank'>Sharon Hearne-Smith</a></li> <li> <a href='http://yfrog.com/gyhsxgdj' target='_blank'>Smorgasblog</a></li> <li> <a href='http://yfrog.com/h386ywoj' target='_blank'>The Food.ie</a></li> <li> <a href='http://twitpic.com/406mau' target='_blank'>The Runcible Spoon</a></li> <li> <a href='http://yfrog.com/gy59770956j' target='_blank'>The Tasty Tart</a></li> <li> <a href='http://twitpic.com/401sqr' target='_blank'>Trish Deseine</a></li> <li> <a href='http://yfrog.com/h7gnnnoj' target='_blank'>Wholesome Cook</a></li> </ul>           Related Tags: <a href='http://www.irishfoodbloggers.com/2011/02/16/irish-foodies-fridges/'>IFBA</a>, <a href='http://www.irishfoodbloggers.com/2011/02/16/irish-foodies-fridges/' target='_blank'>Irish Food Bloggers Association</a>, <a href='http://twitter.com/#!/search/%23foodiefridgeflash' target='_blank'>#foodiefridgeflash</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, Wed, 16 Feb 2011 A sneaky peak So, as you probably know by now, we send out the best of our site in our newsletters on Mon and Thurs! These normally include wise cracks, new competitions, news on the site and of course the very best in exclusive lunch deals. If you don't recieve these yet, or you want to sample the merchandise before you sign up, then we thought we'd let you take a sneak peak at what <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_signUp.cfm/Ext/register' target='_blank'>a simple registration</a> gets you! If you like what you see, and want to recieve this slice of lunch value every week, the <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_signUp.cfm/Ext/register' target='_blank'>head here to sign up</a>! This is just an extract, and tis much more shiney looking in your inbox, but a good taster nonetheless! <a href='https://ui.constantcontact.com/emailSharePreview.jsp?id=preview' target='_blank' title='Social Media Sharebar'> </a> Top of the morning subscriber!   Perhaps you want to take a friend to lunch to discuss Eamon's job creation policy this week, or have a quiet soup and sambo by yourself, while contemplating Enda's education stance? Then again, perhaps not, but either way, do take a gander at this weeks best <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104605956050&s=0&e=001YPWwbUyf235Uf3H5ZrSQJ_odO--kktE3jDZXZ9K61-nZAUSayS5TLK9uYzmES3VpP9U5a3KJAKJYDD5IoV5yCUjYDDqukEdPMoevNNBIXeMtvaPP6cHVY8M9DQme-rDlYkEJVDpkPyA0UPl77PKEYA==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>exclusive lunch deals</a>! We've also got a chance to win a <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104605956050&s=0&e=001YPWwbUyf235Uf3H5ZrSQJ_odO--kktE3jDZXZ9K61-nZAUSayS5TLK9uYzmES3VpP9U5a3KJAKJYDD5IoV5yCUjYDDqukEdPMoevNNBIXeOYUxm8L8wgmxxkp070IxnnsHD_uNUVpEnKKhM1HvFbN1KvPeer6jDejLIoQ-FOp7k=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>free lunch every day from Against the Grain</a>, news of Justin Bieber getting shot + a crushing blow for Sean Fitzpatrick in <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104605956050&s=0&e=001YPWwbUyf235Uf3H5ZrSQJ_odO--kktE3jDZXZ9K61-nZAUSayS5TLK9uYzmES3VpP9U5a3KJAKJYDD5IoV5yCUjYDDqukEdPMoevNNBIXeNsGiVo3LOzDq9Wez87Flhm-cVPQHGJNaUHDiXbRqQgBYRUG6aliWaY' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Watercooler Moments</a>! Monday 21st Feb 2 for 1 on all lunch mains at <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104567030002&s=1955&e=001KwZZcYl1AYP_sK4himjd8crbo8Zt3LZYiwa3Pr0NTPoiJpUxynvel_VIzfgrO9hdg5sGIpqMFF-eTSNXpE6uUCTbFXn_G4lHeQLNk-lozQAM7wcrfVttAhwAi63RL5EVKxQWSXhrEIyE1aUH3TeMx_dw7Y3ZWgVx' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank' title='blocked::http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104567030002&s=1955&e=001KwZZcYl1AYP_sK4himjd8crbo8Zt3LZYiwa3Pr0NTPoiJpUxynvel_VIzfgrO9hdg5sGIpqMFF-eTSNXpE6uUCTbFXn_G4lHeQLNk-lozQAM7wcrfVttAhwAi63RL5EVKxQWSXhrEIyE1aUH3TeMx_dw7Y3ZWgVx'>The Dubliner Pub</a> Buy one main, get one half price (incl comp. soft drink!) at <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104567030002&s=1955&e=001KwZZcYl1AYPKe2il8CWZqfI3w6c96c3D3qsvkPiipClBQLZLqTpoXYOBzeC_wK9ukHzOjTGW7UngoGEho_oq3Ncqf2lcjjROtEnG0Z4OPeyVUODbhkPvMyWjmNSWlUPKS4Z3aoOhzUD_n5juWNM54n7zxpVUsK5nFq53XUcaFDhLFNkZ76eyuxaPba2PzDCH' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank' title='blocked::http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104567030002&s=1955&e=001KwZZcYl1AYPKe2il8CWZqfI3w6c96c3D3qsvkPiipClBQLZLqTpoXYOBzeC_wK9ukHzOjTGW7UngoGEho_oq3Ncqf2lcjjROtEnG0Z4OPeyVUODbhkPvMyWjmNSWlUPKS4Z3aoOhzUD_n5juWNM54n7zxpVUsK5nFq53XUcaFDhLFNkZ76eyuxaPba2PzDCH'>Brasserie Sixty6</a> Tuesday 22nd Feb Buy one main, get a second for half price at <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104605956050&s=0&e=001YPWwbUyf235Uf3H5ZrSQJ_odO--kktE3jDZXZ9K61-nZAUSayS5TLK9uYzmES3VpP9U5a3KJAKJYDD5IoV5yCUjYDDqukEdPMoevNNBIXeP-TArAlubh0u4s-6f_O37Eolu48GM0JIxOtGvx-5YtZdpHKwMWKwac' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>The Grafton Lounge </a> 2 for 1 on all mains (order before 12.30) at <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104605956050&s=0&e=001YPWwbUyf235Uf3H5ZrSQJ_odO--kktE3jDZXZ9K61-nZAUSayS5TLK9uYzmES3VpP9U5a3KJAKJYDD5IoV5yCUjYDDqukEdPMoevNNBIXeP-TArAlubh0t7bQajW6I5oHhhu6Ew9Liqxo7yMijgRsr0Xn4iR46zb' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt;' target='_blank'>Ocean Bar</a> Wednesday 23rd Feb 2 for 1 on all coffees, all the time at <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104605956050&s=0&e=001YPWwbUyf235Uf3H5ZrSQJ_odO--kktE3jDZXZ9K61-nZAUSayS5TLK9uYzmES3VpP9U5a3KJAKJYDD5IoV5yCUjYDDqukEdPMoevNNBIXePBNOxS5RzH2ql1sQ-lEmMUav8UGB2mHfYPYe19KIBxB-ZjByUYtvbcGgkSCXPOD_Yf7ejlWrVqvHEWLnHG7Qj3' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>all West Coast Coffee stores </a> Any wrap/roll/sambo for only €6.50 at <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104605956050&s=0&e=001YPWwbUyf235Uf3H5ZrSQJ_odO--kktE3jDZXZ9K61-nZAUSayS5TLK9uYzmES3VpP9U5a3KJAKJYDD5IoV5yCUjYDDqukEdPMoevNNBIXeP-TArAlubh0mtr6XYRJ6SfD4r7UaNPJe-UpVclQdAfRPCOfE9zjngcNlstwyJbdD0=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Lagoona Bar IFSC</a> Thursday 24th Feb    2 for 1 on any classic pizza (2.30-4.30) at <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104605956050&s=0&e=001YPWwbUyf235Uf3H5ZrSQJ_odO--kktE3jDZXZ9K61-nZAUSayS5TLK9uYzmES3VpP9U5a3KJAKJYDD5IoV5yCUjYDDqukEdPMoevNNBIXeP-TArAlubh0qmcwbRyfhMWN2tGxxtAkFjAs-Zc2QbCAfJrlL60FqFS-Bv8hLnRBpg=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Millers Pizza</a>  Host goes free for groups of four or more at <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104605956050&s=0&e=001YPWwbUyf235Uf3H5ZrSQJ_odO--kktE3jDZXZ9K61-nZAUSayS5TLK9uYzmES3VpP9U5a3KJAKJYDD5IoV5yCUjYDDqukEdPMoevNNBIXeP-TArAlubh0q53Bcz7sW8SCeBM8dAwCGEsWloi3yt3xv0atd2PDdV0BqiYvLiDx_g=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>The Dylan Hotel</a>     Friday 25th Feb 2 for 1 on all sandwiches at <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104605956050&s=0&e=001YPWwbUyf235Uf3H5ZrSQJ_odO--kktE3jDZXZ9K61-nZAUSayS5TLK9uYzmES3VpP9U5a3KJAKJYDD5IoV5yCUjYDDqukEdPMoevNNBIXeP-TArAlubh0lab5HlJfja87xHIRgcOKgocDFJ_tpViomaStZWXFYIPcavjKu1Vwtw=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>The Streat</a> (after 2pm)  2 for 1 on all lunch mains at <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104605956050&s=0&e=001YPWwbUyf235Uf3H5ZrSQJ_odO--kktE3jDZXZ9K61-nZAUSayS5TLK9uYzmES3VpP9U5a3KJAKJYDD5IoV5yCUjYDDqukEdPMoevNNBIXeP-TArAlubh0oMnYB_Zw9aNhokwJmHk3CsZWyX8VxpV89D_TeGSZTsD0NP0UH1yr3XHiaNhPb3Fwu5BlwUGV8GpxE6bj9w4IUI=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Le Cafe Des Irlandais</a>            How about a free dessert at the delicious <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104605956050&s=0&e=001YPWwbUyf235Uf3H5ZrSQJ_odO--kktE3jDZXZ9K61-nZAUSayS5TLK9uYzmES3VpP9U5a3KJAKJYDD5IoV5yCUjYDDqukEdPMoevNNBIXeP-TArAlubh0qmcwbRyfhMWN2tGxxtAkFjAs-Zc2QbCAfJrlL60FqFS-Bv8hLnRBpg=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Camden Kitchen</a>, any large salad for the price of a medium at <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104605956050&s=0&e=001YPWwbUyf235Uf3H5ZrSQJ_odO--kktE3jDZXZ9K61-nZAUSayS5TLK9uYzmES3VpP9U5a3KJAKJYDD5IoV5yCUjYDDqukEdPMoevNNBIXeP-TArAlubh0uyVvULMSYcz5Qgey1yp4hB2QSy4SIOUHd02WjTmOoWLe0Q_g8aKcGpd_eQQoYkS02VLt4jmRgzO' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>KC Peaches</a>? And remember, there are loads more lunch deals available on site, with more added almost every day! <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104605956050&s=0&e=001YPWwbUyf235Uf3H5ZrSQJ_odO--kktE3jDZXZ9K61-nZAUSayS5TLK9uYzmES3VpP9U5a3KJAKJYDD5IoV5yCUjYDDqukEdPMoevNNBIXeMtvaPP6cHVY8M9DQme-rDlYkEJVDpkPyA0UPl77PKEYA==' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>You can see them all here.</a> Sometimes it's a good idea to go Against the Grain! We're back to normal in comp terms this week, as the only site to give you the chance to win free lunch every day! This week, you can win a free lunch from Wexford Street's newest distinctive pub <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104605956050&s=0&e=001YPWwbUyf235Uf3H5ZrSQJ_odO--kktE3jDZXZ9K61-nZAUSayS5TLK9uYzmES3VpP9U5a3KJAKJYDD5IoV5yCUjYDDqukEdPMoevNNBIXeP-TArAlubh0qwsz2onrwZ6Gng3u-UnZ0-_b27HuheT6VnwkXvGtSMi2hMlrLTxUn8=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Against the Grain</a>. Do <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104605956050&s=0&e=001YPWwbUyf235Uf3H5ZrSQJ_odO--kktE3jDZXZ9K61-nZAUSayS5TLK9uYzmES3VpP9U5a3KJAKJYDD5IoV5yCUjYDDqukEdPMoevNNBIXeOYUxm8L8wgmxxkp070IxnnsHD_uNUVpEnKKhM1HvFbN1KvPeer6jDejLIoQ-FOp7k=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>click here to enter</a>, and if you haven't already, try out our <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104605956050&s=0&e=001YPWwbUyf235Uf3H5ZrSQJ_odO--kktE3jDZXZ9K61-nZAUSayS5TLK9uYzmES3VpP9U5a3KJAKJYDD5IoV5yCUjYDDqukEdPMoevNNBIXeP-TArAlubh0qwsz2onrwZ6Gng3u-UnZ0-_b27HuheT6VnwkXvGtSMi2hMlrLTxUn8=' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>ATG voucher</a> too!   Your small talk sorted for the week! You may be asking yourself, where in the world can I find exclusive lunch deals, and also an aid for my social skills? Well seasoned lunchers will know that the answer is mylunch.ie of course! Thie week's <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104605956050&s=0&e=001YPWwbUyf235Uf3H5ZrSQJ_odO--kktE3jDZXZ9K61-nZAUSayS5TLK9uYzmES3VpP9U5a3KJAKJYDD5IoV5yCUjYDDqukEdPMoevNNBIXeNsGiVo3LOzDq9Wez87Flhm-cVPQHGJNaUHDiXbRqQgBYRUG6aliWaY' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Watercooler Moments</a> includes Jedward kicking points, Cheryl and Cowell to leave X Factor, Justin Bieber getting shot, and some crushing news for Seanie! <a href='http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=mc9tkndab&et=1104605956050&s=0&e=001YPWwbUyf235Uf3H5ZrSQJ_odO--kktE3jDZXZ9K61-nZAUSayS5TLK9uYzmES3VpP9U5a3KJAKJYDD5IoV5yCUjYDDqukEdPMoevNNBIXeNsGiVo3LOzDq9Wez87Flhm-cVPQHGJNaUHDiXbRqQgBYRUG6aliWaY' shape='rect' style='color: blue; text-decoration: underline;' target='_blank'>Read on</a>!   No offers in your area eh??  Then tell a friend about us! The more users we get in an area, the more deals we can get! 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We enjoy <a href='http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2011/1/29/6c71764f-fdff-439b-9fa9-95fc4754f09e.jpg' target='_blank'>fine art</a>, <a href='http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/5051882/Monster-burger-containing-4800-calories-unveiled-in-US.html' target='_blank'>fine dining</a> and <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FiKME7LAW8' target='_blank'>intellectual music</a>, but a new Cork retailer on site is bringing our culture vulture levels right up to a new high! The <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/CrawfordGalleryCafe/CrawfordArtGallery/1824' target='_blank'>Crawford Gallery Cafe</a>, the first of many new Cork venues we hope to have on soon, is located on Emmet Place in the city, and is part of the <a href='http://www.crawfordartgallery.ie/AboutUs.html' target='_blank'>Crawford Art Gallery</a>, which is a "National Cultural Institiution and regional art museum for Munster, dedicated to the visual arts, both historic and contemporary." The cafe is run under the management of Jean Manning and Ivan Whelan of Ballymaloe, and esteemed food critic Ross Golden Bannon mentions it as feeling "more like a bistro than a humble cafe". <img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Crawford Cafe(2).jpg' style='width: 300px; height: 227px; float: right;' /> Crawford make huge efforts to buy from local Cork suppliers. In fact, in the Summer time all the salad and vegetables are "grown by Jean's mother Billy and a French man living in Ballycotton called Laurent Catinot." Their fish mostly comes from the pier in Ballycotton and also from O' Connells in the English Market, and during the Summer Jean's Dad catches fresh mackerel which sells out in the cafe before its a day old! Now that's a huge team effort! The decor is enhanced with the display of works of art from the Crawford collection, and both <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/files/CrawfordCafeLunchMenu%281%29.pdf' target='_blank'>lunch</a> and <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/files/CrawfordCafeBreakfastMenu.pdf' target='_blank'>breakfast</a> menu's look delicious, so if you're around the city, do drop by and soak up some of the atmosphere! Mylunch shall be in Cork next week, and we're already looking forward to one of their homemade cakes and a coffee! Oh, we've also got a new voucher for the Crawford, which means you can <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/CrawfordGalleryCafe/CrawfordArtGallery/1824' target='_blank'>get any of their delicious mains for only €10 on Tuesday's</a>, an average saving of €4.50 on some great homemade, and locally sourced food!       Related Tags: <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/CrawfordGalleryCafe/CrawfordArtGallery/1824' target='_blank'>Crawford</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/CrawfordGalleryCafe/CrawfordArtGallery/1824' target='_blank'>Crawford Cafe Cork</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/CrawfordGalleryCafe/CrawfordArtGallery/1824' target='_blank'>Crawford Gallery Cafe</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/CrawfordGalleryCafe/CrawfordArtGallery/1824' target='_blank'>Crawford Art Gallery</a>, Thu, 24 Feb 2011 Warning We've just been alerted to something on <a href='http://www.facebook.com/mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Facebook</a>, that as lunch eaters, we thought you might appreciate a heads up on! It's regarding <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BurritosAndBlues/2WexfordStreet/1130?CFID=235159&CFTOKEN=557f441a44ff146c-51D4D05D-DB17-EA70-A4FC8029D50C3F3B' target='_blank'>Burritos and Blues</a>' salsa choices, and it's a warning of sorts, so pay attention you lot! <iframe allowfullscreen='' frameborder='0' height='390' src='http://www.youtube.com/embed/8FAxbI8eexs' title='YouTube video player' width='640'></iframe> Video by <a href='http://twitter.com/#!/johnreilly89' target='_blank'>@</a><a href='http://twitter.com/#!/johnreilly89' target='_blank'>johnreilly89</a> and <a href='http://twitter.com/#!/Amsterchan' target='_blank'>@Amsterchan</a>! We need to spread the word on this, so if you're a noble citizen, and want to warn your friends about the possible danger, <a href='http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mylunch.ie%2Flayout%2Fcontent_details.cfm%2Fck%2F58%2Fctk%2F35%2Fk%2F1844&t' target='_blank'>well please do</a>! If you think you're tongue can take the heat, then why not head on down to <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BurritosAndBlues/2WexfordStreet/1130?CFID=235159&CFTOKEN=557f441a44ff146c-51D4D05D-DB17-EA70-A4FC8029D50C3F3B' target='_blank'>Burritos + Blues</a>, grab yourself one of their famous silver bullets, and ask the guys behind the counter for the hot one, they'll know what you're looking for! Rumour has it that it's kept under lock + key in a secret safe out the back! Anyone reminded of <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gshl9GyaRgk&feature=related' target='_blank'>Homer's chili cook off</a> moment? Perhaps you'll be up and down Wexford St in a hallucinogenic daze afterwards too, now there's a fun thought! Of course, there are lots of other options for those of us who can't handle the heat, and don't forget our exclusive special <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BurritosAndBlues/2WexfordStreet/1130?CFID=235159&CFTOKEN=557f441a44ff146c-51D4D05D-DB17-EA70-A4FC8029D50C3F3B' target='_blank'>lunch offer</a> if you fancy it!         Related Tags:<a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Burritos and Blues</a>,<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'> Mexican Dublin</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Mexican</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Burrito</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Hot Salsa</a>, Wed, 02 Mar 2011 Flash Fantastic As you probably remember, mylunch.ie <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/ClonakiltybyCandlelight/1703' target='_blank'>teamed up with Clonaklity Pudding</a> recently to give away two passes to Dublin's first flash restaurant, Clonakilty By Candlelight! Our winner was Lisa Phelan, and she's got back to us to say that she had a great night! "We had a great evening from start to finish. When we arrived we were unsure if we were at the right place, it was a fab old georgian house. We were greeted by one of the Queens of Neon and brought up to the sitting room where we sipped prosecco and had some fab canapes of bacon infused with dark choc, and white pudding with a fruity relish, which were both devine. Then we took part in a little blind taste test which was great fun, before entering the main dining room, and wow, what a room! Dinner was fantastic, clonakilty coddle, scallops and choc tarte, and all in all it was a great night!" High praise indeed! Other online foodies who attended the event included Kristin from <a href='http://www.bibliocook.com/' target='_blank'>Bibliocook</a>, who also seemed to<a href='http://www.bibliocook.com/2011/02/clonakilty-by-c/' target='_blank'> thoroughly enjoy the evening</a>:  "...sipping cava in the drawing room of a gracious Georgian house…fabulous meet and greet people…lots of eerie staring dolls…unusual uses of bacon…in short, great food, interesting people and an amazing atmosphere. Well worth dressing up for." While Aoife from the lovely <a href='http://icanhascook.wordpress.com/' target='_blank'>I can has cook</a> also <a href='http://icanhascook.wordpress.com/2011/02/10/clonakilty-by-candlelight/' target='_blank'>posted on the event</a>, including a hilarious picture of the blind taste test that Lisa mentioned above! <img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/I can has cook.jpg' style='width: 451px; height: 300px;' /> Via <a href='http://icanhascook.wordpress.com/2011/02/10/clonakilty-by-candlelight/' target='_blank'>I can has cook</a> A great night had by all! Oh, and by the way, the secret location was an old North Georges St. Georgian house, in case you're still in the dark, which the  event attendees did really well not to let slip! Here's the promo video in case you hadn't seen. <iframe allowfullscreen='' frameborder='0' height='390' src='http://www.youtube.com/embed/BT6PBjysUJQ' title='YouTube video player' width='640'></iframe>     Related Tags: <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, <a href='../../../lunchbox/ClonakiltybyCandlelight/1703'>Clonakilty by Candlelight</a> Wed, 02 Mar 2011 Be Our Guest Johnny Cool Ah the Irish! Since the olden times, when we went around only eating spuds, wearing sheep skins and generally being converted to Christianity, we've been a nosy bunch! Theres even a rumour that hedge schools were only invented so a next door neighbour could look over the hedge! But hey, that's no bad thing, and as you can see from our sites popularity, word of mouth is fantastic when it comes to spreading news! Anyway, we decided that since there were loads of cool people talking on the internet about things which you lunchies would love, so why not bring them to you, ask them a bit about their lunch habits, and what they do! This will be a regular spot on The Lunchbox, and we're consistently looking for peeps to come and talk to us (we're th<img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Tom Selleck.jpg' style='width: 228px; height: 230px; float: right;' />e nosiest of them all!), so do <a href='mailto:shane@mylunch.ie?subject=Be%20Our%20Guest!'>get in touch</a> if you want to! For the first of these pieces, we've brought in the coolest of the cool, the man with all the insider knowledge, and the best moustache this side of Tom Selleck, <a href='http://www.facebook.com/#!/JCRecommends?sk=wall' target='_blank'>Johnny Cool</a>! If you haven't heard, Johnny is a man with his finger on the pulse, and his main objective in life is to find + recommend cool things (music, books, games, websites, presents deals etc) before anyone else. Let's let him take over, and we firstly asked him to tell us a bit about what he does... "Well, I’m fairly new to blogging, currently concentrating on recommending cool new products, places, café’s, restaurants, websites through my <a href='http://www.facebook.com/#!/JCRecommends?sk=wall' target='_blank'>Facebook</a> and <a href='http://twitter.com/#!/JCRecommends' target='_blank'>Twitter</a> page. I'm planning to launch the blog soon, so do follow me on facebook and twitter to stay updated!" I'm a food fan, and depending on what I'm up to, lunch can be from cooking for one at home to meeting some friends for a catchup, and a debate over what new to recommend. This changes daily.  When out I mainly go to Food Room or Bay in Clontarf and the odd trip to Espresso off Baggot St if i’m in the area. With my line of work, I also like to try somewhere new every week.  If you’ve missed breakfast and need a something filling I’d recommend going to Bay and asking for a porridge, it’s the best porridge in town and it’ll get you through the afternoon, do ask nicely though!" Johnny says he's also a mean cook, so any ladies out there, pay attention! "I love cooking, I feel I’ve taken Jamie Oliver’s 30 mins meals to the next level, 15 mins meals! You’d be amazed what can be done in 15 minutes." Having tried Jamie's meals out, we're a bit skeptical, but our momma's always told us to never doubt a man with a moustache! He's also a fan of tech sites on the web, and of course being the first to break cool new things takes a lot of research. Johnny mentions that he spends a good bit of time checking mylunch.ie to get good value for lunch, and interestingly, he’d like to see us "grow our listings and offers even bigger, especially outside the main city centre, as there are a lot  of restaurants out there with great lunch specials". Good timing Johnny, cos we're looking to do that as we speak, and we've hit him up for some <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_Retailer.cfm' target='_blank'>recommendations</a>, so stay tuned for those newbies on site soon! However, it's not always coffee in town and meals out with friends for our JC, oh no! We asked him what his food vice/hangover cure was, and though he generally only drinks crystal clear mountain spring water which Nepalese goats have bathed in, he said he occasionaly likes to "devour a Marks and Sparks pepperoni pizza with a cadburys dairymilk and a cornetto", hopefully not all in the one go! So there you have it, even the coolest of us have our off days, but hey, we forgive you Johnny! All you lunch lovers out there, we've got you sorted for the latest lunch news, why not <a href='http://www.facebook.com/#!/JCRecommends?sk=wall' target='_blank'>join Johnny</a>, and let him sort you out for his recommendations on the rest of the coolest things around! As we say, we'll have regular contributors to The Lunchbox in the next while,  foodies, value hunters, general carachters, some of our on site venues, and the occasional user or two, so if there's anyone you'd like to see talk to us, of if you yourself have an interesting lunch story to tell, do <a href='mailto:shane@mylunch.ie?subject=Be%20Our%20Guest'>get in touch</a>!     Related Tags: <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, <a href='../../../'>Be our Guest</a> Thu, 03 Mar 2011 Rustic Roast Lunch in Ballsbridge One of the many perks of being part of mylunch.ie (as well as being part of the secret group that controls the world and appoints American presid..*ahem*) is that we get to try out the restaurants we feature on site quite frequently! Now we're no Paolo Tullio, but we're the oracle on lunch, and generally we've found that we like what you like! A burrito here, a gourmet sandwich there, a <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=west coast coffee' target='_blank'>few free coffees</a> etc. It's all good in the mylunch hood! So, when we got the offer extended to us to try out <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Roast/10MerrionRoad/1865' target='_blank'>Roast in Ballsbridge</a> during a recent exhibition in the RDS we were delira to oblige!<img alt='Roast Ballsbridge' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Roast Restaurant.jpg' style='width: 256px; height: 330px; float: right;' /> It was a usual Irish Spring day, blustery, showery, 10 degrees and sporadically sunny, and we were starving from a day traipising around the convention centre! A tasty filling lunch was the order of the day... So, we decided to nip into <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Roast/10MerrionRoad/1865' target='_blank'>Roast </a>and take them up on their kind offer! Open since late last year, Roast is the new restaurant over the well known Crowe's pub. Freshly re-decorated, Roast, like so many others, proclaims to be fresh, seasonal food done well. The difference between  it and many of the others is, it delivers! We're strong campaigners here at mylunch for the holy grail of good value + decent food, and Roast certainly performs on that front too, Myself and my mylunch colleague were starving, and began with two seafood chowers (€6.50), which would probably be enough to fill you up on a normal day! Stuffed with chunks of seafood, it was delicious, and as a bonus it kept my colleague's mouth shut long enough for me to enyoy it. (He had been quarreling with an over zealous salesperson all morning!) A non wine drinker, I opted for a Coke, as did my partner, but we also had a look <a href='http://www.roast.ie/our-wine-list/' target='_blank'>at the wine list</a>, which comes recommended on <a href='http://www.roast.ie' target='_blank'>the Roast site</a>,  and indeed from what we could make out, it was well formed. For mains, being the old traditionalist that I am, I opted for the Beef Pie, (and it was needed to soak up what was to come downstairs later on, lets just say the phrase "pints of Guinness" and  "like they were going out of fashion" were involved), which was full of mouth watering meat, lots of veg. and accompanied by a creamy mash, while Steve, the European that he is, went for the Pumpkin Risotto, with shaved parmesan and sage. This was slightly less filling, though still tasty, but I could see him eyeing up my main with envy! Overall, a great halftime to the day, and we didn't want to leave to go back across t<img alt='Lamb Shank' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Lamb Shank.jpg' style='width: 300px; height: 280px; float: right;' />he road. Roast is a simple concept, akin to the cracking pub food (grub is the wrong term) you might get across the water in London,which is what we Irish are looking for in this day and age. It does what it does very very well from our experience. We would like to have seen a bit more options on the lunch menu, but the variety is good, and we will certainly be back for a crack at dinner, and a braised lamb shank that has my name on it. (pictured) At least we've something to look forward to the next time we're pretending to work in the RDS, plus it gave Steve the necessary chutzpah to go for round two with the salesperson in the afternoon, but that's another story... <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/files/Roast%20Lunch%20Menu%281%29.pdf' target='_blank'>Click here for lunch menu </a> <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/modules/restaurant/print_voucher.cfm/k/1865' target='_blank'>Click here for the exclusive Roast voucher on mylunch.ie </a> See the "About" section of the <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Roast/10MerrionRoad/1865' target='_blank'>Roast</a> page for full dinner menu             Related Tags: <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Roast/10MerrionRoad/1865' target='_blank'>Roast</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Roast/10MerrionRoad/1865' target='_blank'>Roast Ballsbridge</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Roast/10MerrionRoad/1865' target='_blank'>Roast Ballsbridge lunch</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Roast/10MerrionRoad/1865' target='_blank'>Roast Ballsbridge dinner</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Roast/10MerrionRoad/1865' target='_blank'>Roast Ballsbridge offer</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Roast/10MerrionRoad/1865' target='_blank'>Roast restaurant</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, Thu, 10 Mar 2011 A Catchup with Burritos and Blues <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BurritosAndBlues/2WexfordStreet/1130' target='_blank'>Burritos and Blues</a> on the top of Wexford Street is now open 6 months (how time flies eh!) and is an arch commander in the Mexican Revolución which our Capital City seems to be in the throws of! An obvious favourite of your lunch lovers, we though we'd asked Mr. David Stone, Chief Junior Vice President of Burrito Production at Burritos and Blues (aka Owner!) to have a chat, and grilled him (heh, see what we did there, GRILLED!) on how things were going, why Dubliners seem to love Mexican, his own cookery skills, and his strange love of criticism! Oh, and by the way, did you know that Burrito is translated as "Little Donkey" in Mexican? Now you do! We asked David to give his th<img alt='Burritos and Blues' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Burritos and Blues.jpg' style='width: 257px; height: 193px; float: left;' />oughts on how things are going at the coalface of the New Mexican Wave (my God, we're on fire today!) So, 6 months in and what do I think? I reckon Dublin LOVES Burritos (and Quesadilla, Nachos etc!) I started planning the return of Burritos & Blues back in 2008/09. I used to joke about it and I was always laughed at! As some people already know, Burritos & Blues was operating in Ranelagh up to 2007. I was not part of it, but was lucky enough to have met the guys who were at the coal face, Fahima and the other chefs. We opened on Wexford Street in August 2010, and I knew that we needed something different! Something Mexican, but more than just burritos!  Fresh, hot, wholesome food, at a good price with top quality meats and in house made recipes. I also wanted people to see what they were getting! I also wanted the place to look casual but friendly. I realise it may look like a crèche with all the colours but I think it compliments our efforts of trying to be a young, fresh and vibrant brand. And so it began...... We opened on the 4th and ran out of food 2 hours in! We did not expect the crowds that came. Thankfully it opened our eyes and we haven’t ran out of food since then! The queues running down Wexford Street to get in the door at lunch time, must mean you've come close a few times! Do you do much of the cooking yourself David? I am not at the counters much. I love food and how it’s made, however my knife skills are not that great although I am learning! I do the day to day things like ensure the staff are happy, ensure the suppliers are giving us what we order and generally talking up the place. I am lucky that we have a great bunch of staff here. Fahima is the head chef, and I am sure you will know her if you have ever had lunch here. The effort and passion Fahima and the guys put into the food is phenomenal! There is not a morning that I come in and Fahima isn’t complaining that something isn’t 100% right, and we have to fix it ASAP. We want our food to be known for being “Simple, Honest Food, 100% Fresh”. <img alt='Burritos and Blues' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Burritos and Blues.png' style='width: 128px; height: 128px; float: right;' /> What is your own favourite option on the menu? My own fav is the Chicken Burrito with #1 salsa, as I am not a spice man myself! A little secret is to ask for some grilled veg in it as well! It’s delish! The Guac is also awesome! We don’t just limit ourselves to Burritos. We have an extensive menu with options to suit everyone. From Nachos, to Quesadillas, and our Sexy Salsa Fries to Burrito Bowls, we try to cater for everyone. We also have several options for the Veggie’s out there. From being a regular in store, it seems that Burritos and Blues' enthusiasm knows no bounds David! Would I be right in saying that all of this really excites you? I love the way business works. I love the problems, the highs, the lows (the robbery, the extraction system breaking down on a Friday night etc). The model we have is quite unique in Dublin. Only ourselves and Boojum (the enemy! Only Joking!) are doing Burritos using a “Subway-esque” method and I think it works. “100% Customised, 100% Fresh” Some of our more mature users may have fond memories of the old Burritos and Blues in Ranelagh, was it difficult to get the business going again? Reviving Burritos & Blues was a big challenge! I am a baby faced 28 year old, and whenever I explained what I was doing, the older business people around would often sneer and immediately try to deflate me with some sort of negative statement like “The Recession” etc. In fact I think the recession has had a positive impact on us starting up! I think that people now are more savvy and do not expect to be paying top dollar for sub standard product and more importantly “scabby portions”.  Our prices range from €2.50 for our cheesy cubes to 8 euro for our Big Ass Nachos. Burritos range from €5.95 for the Silver Bullet to €7 for a huge Steak Burrito. I do believe and hope that we serve a great product, at a very good price with a substantial amount of top quality food <img alt='Burritos and Blues Mission' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Burritos and Blues Mission.png' style='width: 320px; height: 249px; float: right;' />in it, with a smile. You guys also open late to tickle the tastebuds of the, eh, late night lunchers, shall we say! We are open till 4 am on Friday & Saturday nights and this takes its toll on everyone, however we are slowly carving out a niche night time market on a very vibrant and loud Wexford Street! With burritos being a relatively new thing to the generally rich tapestry of food in Dublin, you must get a lot of people asking questions about what to have? Yes, and I love people asking questions about the food! I love people saying positive things about the place and I REALLY love the critics! People and business cannot be at their best at all times. Criticism and feedback is key in trying to be the best at what we do! I love feedback, as long as it’s constructive! There is no place for vicious criticism in Dublin. It’s too small and vicious feedback can actually close places down! I think that review sites, and other forums like that should allow the customer actively express their views, be it positive or negative, BUT allow the business owners have an opinion and react to the feedback. At Burritos & Blues we try to be as interactive with our customers as possible. Be it in the ordering process, where you are in constant contact with the server, or through our online and social media presence. We have a very active Twitter account (due to me being addicted to the bloody thing!), <a href='http://twitter.com/burritosblues' target='_blank'>@burritosblues </a>and a<a href='http://www.facebook.com/mylunch.ie#!/pages/Burritos-and-Blues/136286649733327' target='_blank'> Facebook page</a> that we are working on. Our website <a href='http://www.burritos.ie/'>www.burritos.ie</a> is quite well used, and allows customers recommend any funky Blues Music that they want to hear on the speakers in Wexford Street. We also spread a viral video in March. You can<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/Warning/1844' target='_blank'> see it on YouTube under TNT Salsa</a>. It is just another way we try to communicate with our customers and prospective customers! All in all it has been a great 6-7 months. The food has been flying out the door and I pray that it continues! Sounds good! What are the plans for the future then? A full scale Burrito Revolution? Well, in May we will hopefully start to introduce our Salsas and marinade rub into the public domain. These will be available through the Wexford Street unit and hopefully in a few stores around Dublin. We plan on opening a smaller location on Stephen Street in April and are talking to a few guys about another possible location near Grafton Street. I don’t want to rush things however. We have to be brilliant at what we do in Wexford Street first. Viva La BURRITO!! Viva the "Little Donkey" indeed! Some very interesting thoughts there, from a very interesting eatery! Do drop in and give David a smile, (or some feedback) if you're around Wexford St! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BurritosAndBlues/2WexfordStreet/1130' target='_blank'>You can view Burritos + Blues mylunch page here</a> Click here for the <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/menus/Burritos-And-Blues-Full-Menu.pdf' target='_blank'>Burritos and Blues Menu</a> <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/modules/restaurant/print_voucher.cfm/k/1130' target='_blank'>View their exclusive mylunch offer here</a> Or interact with David directly <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/modules/restaurant/print_voucher.cfm/k/1130' target='_blank'>via their Twitter account</a> (Yes, he really is addicted!)         Related Tags: <a href='../../../venue/BurritosAndBlues/2WexfordStreet/1130'>Burritos and Blues</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BurritosAndBlues/2WexfordStreet/1130' target='_blank'>Burritos and Blues Menu</a>, <a href='../../../venue/BurritosAndBlues/2WexfordStreet/1130'>Burritos Blues</a>, <a href='../../../venue/BurritosAndBlues/2WexfordStreet/1130'>Burritos Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../venue/BurritosAndBlues/2WexfordStreet/1130'>Burritos and Blues Wexford Street</a>, <a href='../../../venue/BurritosAndBlues/2WexfordStreet/1130'>Burritos and Blues Camden Street</a>, <a href='../../../venue/BurritosAndBlues/2WexfordStreet/1130'>Mexican Food Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../venue/BurritosAndBlues/2WexfordStreet/1130'>Burritos and Blues offers</a>, <a href='../../../venue/BurritosAndBlues/2WexfordStreet/1130'>Burritos and Blues lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, Thu, 10 Mar 2011 Be Our Guest Lorraine Griffin Following the success of our first guest blogger, the incomparably fly Mr <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/BeOurGuestJohnnyCool/1851' target='_blank'>Johnny Cool</a>, we bring you Be Our Guest #2, with the also no less cool Lorraine Griffin! A user, Dublin city centre worker, prospective blogger and all round food lover, Lorraine has some very interesting habits, and tells us that she's "Monica like" in her recipe preperation and keeps "customised recipe folders according to source/ethnicity of food /simplicity of recipe /speed of 'time-to-mouth"! Now there's an idea we like! Such ingenuity. Lorraine works in Marketing in Dublin 2, and mentions that, like us, she's a "food nerd - love buying it, cooking it and eating it."  Well, we love the eating and cooking parts, but perhaps not the buying part! Her Saturdays "are all about farmers' markets & trying out new recipes/places!" Let's let the lovely Lorraine tell you a bit in her own words. Oh, and if you like her style (we do!), she'll be back later this week, with a deadly piece on a week full of lunches, intriguingly entitled "A Fork and The City"! So Lorraine, tell us a little about yourself! Well, I'm not a blogger (yet) but it’s on the cards for 2011!  As you say, I work in Marketing, and I'm inspired by numerous different things, including a love of words, people who do things differently, all things New York, quirkiness, not trying to be too perfect, Joseph O’Connor, storytelling, real conversations, sing-songs (where at least 2 people know more than just the choruses) and movies where there’s no Arnie style action, just a good story.  (What! Arnie movies are all about great stories! <img alt=':)' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/ocms//ckeditor/plugins/smiley/images/regular_smile.gif' title=':)' />) I love cooking, and trying new recipes.  Pretty much stick with simple dishes that are made with quality ingredients so I’d usually head to Camden Street, buy the meat in one of the butchers there then get all the veg in Evergreen.  Specialities of (my house) include: chicken & chickpea curry with toasted almonds and crème fraiche, spicy lasagne with homemade garlic bread ciabatta and homemade burgers with rosemary potato wedges and garlic mayo. (Nyom Nyom!)<a href='http://lillyhiggins.blogspot.com/p/loaves-fishes-supper-club.html' target='_blank'><img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Lilly Higgins.jpg' style='width: 350px; height: 263px; float: right;' /></a> I'm also really into the idea of secret restaurants, having watched a programme where Jamie Oliver was in NY and had both hosted and attended various secret gatherings in people’s homes.  It’s more relaxed, and instead of serving ‘fashionable’ food, it’s usually family recipes so you get to sample authentic cuisine.   Lily Higgins (chef and sister of comedian Maeve Higgins) is doing this from her home in Rialto (it’s called the ‘<a href='http://lillyhiggins.blogspot.com/p/loaves-fishes-supper-club.html' target='_blank'>Loaves and Fishes</a>’ supper club!) and I'm attending, so I'll be sure to fill all you lunch lovers in! Perhaps a secret lunchtime club could be on the cards? What about lunchtime Lorraine? Are you a sandwich at the desk type of gal, or more adventurous? We'd guess the latter! Well, lunch choices are generally selected according to hunger level and mood de jour.  Working just around the corner from Grafton Street means I can satisfy pretty much any food craving every day.  So it’s great for lunch options but bad for cashflow. (More about that in the upcoming "A Fork and The City" post!) Well, using <a href='http://www.irishexaminer.ie/business/site-can-save-workers-5-a-day-on-lunch-146668.html' target='_blank'>our site can save you €5.13 per day</a>, so don't give up your lunching because of cashflow, cos we can help there!  Tell us a bit about your fave foods? Hmmm, my favourite food…there’s no straightforward answer to this one, so I’ve broken it down into categories! (An organised food lover, what's not to love!) Brunch: Eggs Benedict with pots of tea at Odessa. Sneaky Sweet Snack: Chocolate & hazelnut brownie from Avoca.<img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Shanahans Steak.jpg' style='width: 225px; height: 224px; float: right;' /> Celebratory Dinner:  If you’re going Celtic-Tiger-stylee then it’s got to be a medium-rare steak with onion rings and the creamiest mash ever from Shanahans (pictured) but if you’re keeping it real for the recession then a 2-course Early Bird from <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/TheGreenHen/33ExchequerStreet/1498' target='_blank'>Green Hen</a> does the job (try the mushrooms on brioche w/ poached egg –yum!) And finally, we'll be giving our users lots of options on this on Friday (post Paddy's Day), but tell us Lorraine, what is your fave hangover food, and your Friday evening pig out food? (We promise we won't let it slip to anyone! Well for hangover food (dinner), it's got to be Saba to go aromatic duck followed by egg fried noodles and one of the 3* fiery chicken Wok dishes. My pig-out food would be Fresh Cod and Chips from 'Bistro Café -traditional no-messing chipper with old-style formica tables and benches if you fancy dining in. Good choices there! (Well, at least not as extreme as <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/BeOurGuestJohnnyCool/1851' target='_blank'>Johnny Cool's hangover effort</a> last week!) Thanks Lorraine, it's great to get some recommendations from our users, and it's obvious your a foodie! No problem, thanks for having me! If you want to help us out with some recommendations (you could win free lunch!) like the lovely Lorraine, you <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_Retailer.cfm' target='_blank'>can do so here</a>, or if you'd like to be featured in "The Lunchbox", then do <a href='mailto:shane@mylunch.ie?subject=The%20Lunchbox%20Be%20Our%20Guest!'>get in touch</a>! Stay tuned for more guests next week!       Related Tags: <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Be Our Guest</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>Lorraine Griffin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, Tue, 15 Mar 2011 A Guide to Lunch in Dublin <td><iframe src='http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/AGuidetoLunchinDublin/1874&layout=button_count&show_faces=false&width=90&action=like&colorscheme=light&height=21' style='border: medium none; overflow: hidden; width: 90px; height: 21px;' allowtransparency='true' frameborder='0' scrolling='no'></iframe> </td><td width='250px'><a href='16991'>Lunch in Dublin</a></td></tr> <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Lunch in Dublin City Centre</a>: If you are going for a casual lunch with a few friends we have plenty of options for <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch near St Stephens Green</a>. If you haven’t heard about the GBK 2-for-1 offer, then listen up quick. Buy any burger, any time and get a second for free. If that isn’t mouthwatering enough for you then could try Pacinos, at the bottom of <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Grafton Street </a><a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch options</a>, where you can get 2 pizzas or pastas for the price of 1 with our lunch offer. If you are looking for something more towards the fine dining end of things you could try Blue for lunch on Dawson Street or of for a wholesome organic lunch on the same street you could try the Farm Food Emporium. If you fancy lunch on the run you could go for a burrito at Burritos & Blues, a great option for lunch on Wexford Street. <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'> Lunch in Dublin 1 & The IFSC</a>: Lagoona Bar in the IFSC is a firm favourite for a carvery lunch, and even more favourable with a mylunch.ie voucher in hand. The Streat is a good option for on an on the go <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>lunch in the IFSC</a> too or if you’re up by Busaras then The Good Bits do a great Spanish flavours infused lunch.   <div id='fb-root'>  </div> <invalidtag src='http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=155017274558098&xfbml=1'></invalidtag> <fb:comments href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/AGuidetoLunchinDublin/1874' num_posts='3' width='450'></fb:comments> Tue, 01 Mar 2011 Happy Birthday The Wooden Spoon Ah, how time flies eh?! It seems like only yesterday that we were contacted by a user about this cool new little cafe in Blackrock, and how they should be up with us, Things progressed quickly from there, and <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/TheWoodenSpoon/3BathPlace,Blackrock/1319' target='_blank'>The Wooden Spoon</a> was welcomed on to mylunch.ie with open arms! Now, it's a year on, and Kate and the gang have built up an amazing little cafe, serving the workers of the area with amazing food for great value! You know when you get a sambo out that's supposedly homemade, but the bread is harder than a doorstop, and the filling looks like it's been there for three weeks? Well, The Wooden Spoon is the epitome of good homemade lunch!<img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Niall O Brien.jpg' style='width: 400px; height: 300px; float: right;' /> (Even <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcqIQiNASEE' target='_blank'>Irish cricket hero Kevin O Brien</a> is a big fan!) Celebrating their birthday tomorrow, March 17th, we thought we'd get in touch with Kate, and ask here how the first year went! So Kate, I suppose could you tell us a little bit more about your background, and how you came to be owning such an awesome place, at such a young age? Well, I studied Retail and Services Management in DIT and always had a dream to open a coffee shop! Our family have a strong retail background and I grew up working in the family newsagents. After graduating, I lived in Australia for a year and when I returned, I worked in an office job 9-5 but just knew it wasn’t for me. I began to search for the perfect location for my coffee shop. We found it on the shores of Dublin Bay, in the heart of Blackrock village, just off the main street and The Wooden Spoon opened its doors on St. Patrick’s Day 2010. Ah, so it's Paddys Day you opened! So tell us a bit more about the concept behind the store, and what you provide for those legions of loyal customers in B'rock? Well, we're are a takeaway deli with exciting new recipes. We are providing great tasting fresh delicious food, serving fabulous sandwiches, wraps, salads, rolls and ciabattas made to order. Needless to say, we are gaining quite a reputation for ourselves thankfully! We also have a hot counter which was added a month or two after opening, serving delicious daily specials including Honey Baked Ham, Burritos, Meatball Subs, Fajitas, Gourmet Burgers, Pork + Leek Sausages with Mash, Noodles, and lots more, all cooked in store! You'll even find me devouring one of these when I get a chance to lunch! We also make thirst-quenching smoothies using low-fat yoghurt and a variety of fruit mixes and juices, a must for those long hot Irish Summer days! Ah, a chef who likes their own food is always a good sign eh?! I've been in a few times personally, and you seem to be always in behind the counter, smiling away! You must love the whole thing? Yes, I work in the deli every day, 6 days a week! I really enjoy the interaction and banter with the customers. We have great friendly young staff and our firm emphasis is on great customer service. I love running a coffee shop because every day is different and nothing beats the buzz  of a lunch-time rush with a queue out the door and great chats with the regulars and the new faces. Well, you and the staff are certainly a happy talkative bunch anyway! Tell me a little bit more about your coffee, which you're very proud of? Yes indeed, good coffee is a must, plus it keeps me going too! We serve only superbly smooth and creamy Fixx Coffee which is developed by the famous ‘Bald Barista’ in conjunction with Café de Cuba, Ireland’s leading coffee suppliers. Using 100% Arabica coffee beans, our Fixx Coffee beans are ethically traded from a sourcing policy that has 100% traceability from bean to cup. The coffee beans we use were awarded the Gold Winner prize in the 2009 Great Taste Awards, which are basically the ‘Oscars’ of the food world and ‘the epicurean equivalent of the Booker Prize, so they say! As a relatively young owner, was a challenge setting up such a successfull business? Well, setting up The Wooden Spoon was a huge challenge considering we are in the middle of a recession but at the same time it was extremely exciting to see if we could create a successful business. We offer customers wholesome and very fresh food at excellent prices, serve generous portions with a smile, and I think that's key to our success! We've also a great chef in Jay Murphy who has (along with myself) come up with great ideas and a variety of fabulous recipes. He is the master class behind our delicious food but if he ever needs a day off I love to get in the kitchen and have no problem taking over and cooking up a storm. So tell me, as a chef who loves their own food, what is your fave dish on the menu? Well, my personal fave, and the most popular hot lunch, is our gourmet burgers which we only do on Fridays. On many occasions we have had customers ringing in their orders hours in advance or racing each other down the street to make sure they get one before we sell out! In the future, we plan to re-design our existing store to accommodate our ever increasing popularity, so that more customers can enjoy our food, our coffee and the gorgeous views of Dublin Bay! To keep up with all of this, you can <a href='http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Wooden-Spoon/105259142839375' target='_blank'>visit us on the old Facebook</a>, where we post daily specials and run sandwich suggestion competitions and promotions, or take a look at our <a href='http://www.thewoodenspoon.ie' target='_blank'>new site</a>  which displays our menu and information about catering services we provide. It's also good timing that we are talking to Kate today, because <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/competition/HappyBirthdaytoyou/1700' target='_blank'>The Wooden Spoon currently have a competition </a>ongoing on the site for two of those delicious free lunches daily! To celebrate their breithlá today (Wed 16th), they are offering <a href='http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Wooden-Spoon/105259142839375' target='_blank'>free coffee and pastries all morning, and €1 coffee all day</a>! Do drop in, give Kate a smile and congratulate her on a year well spent serving the hungry bellys of Blackrock!       Related Tags: <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/TheWoodenSpoon/3BathPlace,Blackrock/1319' target='_blank'>The Wooden Spoon</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/TheWoodenSpoon/3BathPlace,Blackrock/1319' target='_blank'>The Wooden Spoon Blackrock</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>Free Coffee</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>Be Our Guest</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/TheWoodenSpoon/3BathPlace,Blackrock/1319' target='_blank'>Wooden Spoon Blackrock</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, Wed, 16 Mar 2011 Beat that Hangover Right, we thought you'd be feeling a bit rough this morning, truth be told so are a few heads in the mylunch office, so to prepare for this scenario, we've gathered our crack lunch knowledge squad, and found a top notch dietitian to fill us <img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Hangover.jpg' style='width: 342px; height: 274px; float: right;' />in on the best way to combat a hangover! <a href='mailto:kerleyc@tcd.ie'>Conor Kerley</a> H. Dip, BSc, MINDI is a Member of the Irish Nutrition & Dietetics Institute, and is arming you with the knowledge needed to brighten up your day! I'll let him take over first, and then we'll give you some of our lunch tips! First of all Conor, what is a hangover? A hangover relates to the multiple unpleasant effects typically experienced by indivudals after heavy consumption of alcoholic beverages. I think we all know that the common symptoms include thirst, headache, nausea, tiredness etc. The answer for what causes a hangover is not fully known but all knowledge points to it being related to intoxication and the dehydrating effect of alochol. So Conor, tell us what are the best foods to eat during a hangover? Well, since a hangover is mainly casued by dehydration and intoxication, a perfect strategy to cure a hangover is to rehydrate and assist the body’s detoxification. Unfortunately the perfect food for this, fruit, is not usually on top of people’s list once a hangover kicks in! Nevertheless a cool smoothie or fruit salad, even a banana are excellent choices to ease a hangover. The heavy alcohol consumption that leads to a hangover can wreak havoc on the body’s blood suagr balance. Most people – once they overcome any nausea – will crave ‘junk food’ as their blood sugar level will be quite low. Eating ‘junk food’ may or may not ease a hangover but will impair the body’s natural detoxification process. A better choice is to consume a breakfast (or lunch!) that contains a balance of fibre rich, complex carbohydrate and lean protein with some fruit or vegetables. This will help maintain a healthy blood sugar but also assist the body’s detoxification. Interesting, so the greasy fry is just a hindrance to the cure then! Well, we've plenty of healthy options, as well as the bolder ones! So Conor, are there any other ways to cure a hangover? Obviously prevention is better than the cure, but drinking 1-2 glasses or water before going to bed after your drinking session can help ease or prevent a hangover. Adding a small pinch of salt can help your body retain this fluid. However adding salt to water may not be your priority at 4am! The morning of a hangover, fluid is vital. Plain water may not be appealing but since dehydration is the major issue, almost any fluid will help. Some people find ‘the cure’ of an alcoholic beverage helpful. There is some evidence for this but this is by no means recommended for obvious reasons. Siting around all day, feeling sorry for yourself can prolong a hangover and make you feel worse. If you have to get up & go to work or college, the hangover seems to subside quicker. Indeed, speeding up your metabolism seems to help the body detoxify from a hangover. An easy way to achieve this is to exercise. No need to run a marathon, a walk can suffice. So get up and get moving around the office, put it to the back of your head and get going on your work day! Of course, you may be feeling too tender to heed any of Conor's sage advice, and in this case, our lunch expertise comes into play! We're no health experts, but a really tasty lunch is always what we're craving, and hey, who are we to deny our bodies? So here are our options: <ul> <li> Bring a friend along and chow down on 2 for 1 Chicken Wings at <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/SweeneysBar/32DameStreet/1298' target='_blank'>Sweeneys</a> or <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/GourmetBurgerCo/97RanelaghRoad/1147' target='_blank'>Gourmet Burger Co</a>.</li> <li> If you can face the pub today, try out <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Lagoona/CustomHouseSquare/1314' target='_blank'>Lagoona Bar</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/TheDublinerPub/D4Hotel/1689' target='_blank'>The Dubliner 2 for 1</a>, or <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BarrysofDouglas/DouglasVillage/1831' target='_blank'>Barrys of Douglas</a></li> <li> If you want to take Conor's advice, and go for something uber healthy, what about a <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/KCPeaches/Unit10ATrinityEnterpriseCentre/1811' target='_blank'>KC Peaches</a> salad, a wholewheat <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=itsa' target='_blank'>Itsa</a> bagel,  <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=kanum' target='_blank'>Kanum</a> noodles or nip to <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/TheFarm/3DawsonStreet/1300' target='_blank'>The Farm</a> for their special of the day.</li> <li> Of course everyone likes a burger to finish off the night, but what about a gourmet burger in a more refined setting in the likes of <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/GourmetBurgerBistro/8BridgeStreet/1832' target='_blank'>Gourmet Burger Bistro</a>, or <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=gourmet burger kitchen' target='_blank'>GBK</a>?</li> </ul> As for us? Well, after the lunch rush we're going back to bed! If you wish to contact Conor about any nutrition or diet related issue, you can do so <a href='mailto:kerleyc@tcd.ie'>via his email</a>.     Related Tags: <a href='../../../'>hangover lunch,</a> <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, Fri, 18 Mar 2011 Competition Winners Our latest competition winners! If you want to be like these fantastic winners, then <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/compSignUp.cfm/ck/60/ctk/35/k/1700' target='_blank'>enter our weekly comp here</a>! Free Lunch for two in Cafe Mao Clare Sharkey<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=cafe mao' target='_blank'><img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Cafe Mao.jpg' style='width: 170px; height: 100px; float: right;' /></a> Fiona Donegan Garrett O Doherty Ann Lindsay Fiona Power   The Wooden Spoon Two Free Lunches! Sam Anthony Ben Vadulet<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/TheWoodenSpoon/3BathPlace,Blackrock/1319' target='_blank'><img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/The-Wooden-Spoon.jpg' style='width: 146px; height: 126px; float: right;' /></a> Fiona Doherty Aifric Saunderson Unnamed Winner     Lagoona Bar Two free lunches! Damien Hughes<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Lagoona/CustomHouseSquare/1314' target='_blank'><img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Lagoona.jpg' style='width: 170px; height: 100px; float: right;' /></a> Maebh Healy Ian Primrose Helen Kavanagh Erin Dylan   Gotham Cafe Free lunch pizzas for two! Jon McBride<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/GothamCafe/8SouthAnneStreet/1140' target='_blank'><img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Gotham Cafe Logo.jpg' style='width: 170px; height: 100px; float: right;' /></a> Faela Stafford Sinead Regan Caroline Delaney Sarah Nicholson   Against the Grain Free Lunch! Jason McCabe<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/AgainsttheGrain/11WexfordSt/1751' target='_blank'><img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/AgainstTheGrainLogo.jpg' style='width: 170px; height: 100px; float: right;' /></a> Anne Marie Wallace Aine McGrath Jackie M Unnamed Winner   West Coast Coffee Free Coffee for a Month! Sharon Thunder<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=west coast coffee' target='_blank'><img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/West Coast Coffee.jpg' style='width: 170px; height: 100px; float: right;' /></a>             Related Tags: <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>Free lunch</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>Lunch Competition</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>Competition</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>Restaurant Competition</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, Thu, 31 Mar 2011 Be Our Guest Carol Anne Rushe Well, our first two guest blog posts have been going down a storm! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/BeOurGuestLorraineGriffin/1870' target='_blank'>Lorraine Griffin</a> and <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/BeOurGuestJohnnyCool/1851' target='_blank'>Johnny Cool</a> certainly have been popular! The next to step up to the plate is one we've been waiting for, for a while! North west lass Carol Anne Rushe from the brilliant <a href='http://carolanneskitchen.com/' target='_blank'>carolanneskitchen.com</a> is a kindergarten teacher living in the middle of the desert in Doha, Qatar, (right) who loves food, and everything to do with it! You can find <a href='http://www.carolanneskitchen.com/about/' target='_blank'>out all about here here</a>. It's a little bit long, (we got carried away with the chats!) but we promise, it's so so worth the read!<img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Carol Anne Rushe Doha.jpg' style='width: 240px; height: 160px; float: right;' /> So Carol Anne, tell us about how you got into blogging about food, and why? I first got into blogging when I was in final year in college. It was definitely an influence from my sisters who had been involved in social media for quite a while at that stage and they encouraged me to start sharing my foodie experiments with people. I started up a blog that didn’t end up being very successful, but then a couple of years later, I got back in to it and along came <a href='http://www.carolanneskitchen.com/'>www.carolanneskitchen.com</a> which is just under a year old. I’m having so much fun with it and learning lots every day. I love the idea of blogging, I experiment with a lot of foods, travel to some amazing places and usually have some random banter to fill people in on. So, I thought why not! It’s an easy way to share and also since I have started blogging, my interest in photography has become one of my favourite parts of my blog. What is your main inspiration for <a href='http://carolanneskitchen.com/' target='_blank'>Carol-Annes Kitchen</a>? I would definitely say that my inspiration for my blog is mainly food related. Although my biggest inspiration is my mum, growing up with her cooking was amazing. We were spoilt rotten with freshly baked breads and cakes, the yummiest soups and dinners that I can only dream of now, being so far from home! My sisters, like myself have become enthusiastic foodies as well and when we have a family get together, we talk a lot of food!! Mum still tells us amazing stories of growing up on her mother’s farm in Clare Galway, making their own black pudding and warming the newly born Poults (turkey babies) in woolly socks by the fire. Judging by your site, and the lovely creations you cook up, you're very much a food lover eh?! Oh yes indeed! In my spare time, if I ever have any, I also read recipes upon recipes from my fellow foodie bloggers from all over the world and I tend to indulge myself in the odd recipe book when I’m looking for something new. Right now, I’m in between Rachel Allen ‘Entertaing at Home’ and Julia Child ‘Mastering the Art of French Cooking’. I love their styles and homely approach to cooking. After a fun-filled day in the classroom, I usually end up going straight in to the kitchen, playing around with my camera or checking-in online. (You can find C-A on <a href='http://twitter.com/#!/carolanner' target='_blank'>Twitter </a>and some amazing food photos on her <a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/carolanner/' target='_blank'>Flickr </a>too!). I find myself looking up foodie blogs and discovering new recipes. There are so many out there today and a lot of fresh and creative ideas are popping up all the time. It’s a great community to be involved in. In between checking in with everyone on Twitter, looking up new posts, checking out the Irish Foodie news at <a href='http://www.irishfoodbloggers.com/'>www.Irishfoodbloggers.com</a> and with the new monthly Irish Foodie Cookalongs, I get to keep up to date with all the foodie biz at home and kept on my toes in the kitchen!  And do you get home to the good old green sod much? I know you celebrated away in Qatar for St Paddys Day! I get to go home about 2 or 3 times a year and always make sure I check out somewhere new and exciting! I love checking out the offers at home when I’m having a root around mylunch.ie. It’s always great to see what’s being served up for lunch and I usually end up reading up on a new restaurant to visit the next time I’m home. If something appeals to me on the site, which it usually does, then I’ll just have to try it. I really enjoy going out to eat and my typical kind of lunch would be a big group get together. I love having lunch <img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Brown Bread Ice Cream Carol Anne Rushe.jpg' style='float: left; width: 318px; height: 205px;' />surrounded by friends, everyone nattering away and plus, everyone orders something different, so lots to sample! One of my all time favourite lunch time treats, when I get to go home to the West, is popping in to Shells Café in Strandhill, Co. Sligo. They serve up some of the most amazing grub, delicious sweeet treats, BLT’s to die for and yummy daily specials.  What about your fave foreign lunch spots then? As a lady of the world, you must have great experiences!  Well, one of the nicest fancy lunches I have been to        has been in the Market by Jean-Georges in the W Hotel, Doha. 5- star ‘working lunches’ are becoming hugely popular here. Diners in Market can choose a 3 course meal from an á la carte menu, giving you options such as Fresh Caesar Salad, Tomato Soup, House Burger,  Parmesan Chicken and Popcorn Ice-Cream or Mango Cheesecake. So simple, yet to die for. Friday Brunches are quite common in the Middle East too. You can eat, drink and be merry for 4 hours on a Friday afternoon in most of the 3-5 star Hotels dotted all over Doha. Picking and choosing a little bit of everything and if you’re lucky, the chefs walk you through all of the meals and tell you exactly how they were made. I think the best place for an al fresco lunch has to have been in Al-Balad, in Downtown Lebanon. An amazing spot for people watching in this beautiful city, sipping an ice-cold Almaza and nibbling on freshly baked Arabic bread and the tastiest hummus with meat and pine nuts I have ever had. Although al fresco dining here in Doha is beautiful during the balmy winter months. My favourite place here has to be Souq Waqif in. Order a Shisha pipe, some traditional local tea and sit back and enjoy the sun as passers-by indulge themselves in some local crafts. Throughout all of the traveling I have done, I have tasted so many local, traditional dishes. Tajine and Kuchari in Egypt. Tofu, Curries and Laddu in India. Freshly caught fish off the coast of Hikkaduwa in Southern Sri Lanka, a visit to a Sri Lankan family’s house gave me the opportunity to sample exotic tasting lentil curries made simply with fresh coconut milk and spices. Hammour and Lamb dishes throughout the gulf, lots of hummus variations too…cumin, lemon, meat and pine nuts! In Nepal, butter masala was my favourite choice, served with paneer and buttery, hot naan. I love visiting countries and sampling the local cuisine, it is always exciting and usually a little researched, so I know what to look forward to! What about your favourite dish? If I were to choose my favourite dish to make I could be here all day, I would have to file them under categories and then list my top 5 of each. I dabble in so many different types, experimenting and attempting to create something tasty. However, if I had to choose something, I think one of the nicest things to make is bread. I think it’s quite a therapeutic process. I grew up watching my mother bake bread for us and whenever we came in from school, there was a fresh batch waiting for us to be lathered in butter. I hold on to those memories and often transform those into recipes. You mentioned that you love keeping up to date with the Irish food community, it's something really special going on at the moment isn't it? Watching the Irish food community grow in the way that it is now is really amazing. One thing I regret is not being at home to take part in the meet-ups, especially the Inishowen Irish Food Weekend, which sounded spectacular! As well as other Irish Foodies like Donal Skehan, Rachel Allen and Imen McDonnell who are really putting this amazing community on the map and more people are becoming so much more attracted to this fun and creative environment. I really hope to go back to Ireland in the next few years and become more of a part of it. I love these new pop-up restaurants that are happening throughout Dublin. When I first heard of Lilly Higgins’ Loaves and Fishes Supper Night, I was so impressed with the idea and then CrackBird jumped on the scene and I’ve been hearing such amazing things from home about it. I’m hoping to be home this summer so I can be a bit more involved with the Irish Foodies scene. And finally, as we ask all our guests, what's your favourite comfort food?! My all time favourite comfort food, when I’m feeling ridiculously lazy and all that appeals to me is a dvd and a major laze on the couch, is rustling up a home-made lasagna, some fresh garlic bread and guzzling down a few glasses of the vino, of course. Hangovers are treated in the same way, something gluttonous and cheesy, usually pizza and it has to be made with buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes, delish!   Wow, now that's a story and a half! Be sure to head on over to <a href='http://carolanneskitchen.com/' target='_blank'>Carol Anne's</a> site to say hello, she's sure to welcome you with open arms!   Related Tags: <a href='../../../' target='_blank'>Be Our Guest</a>, <a href='../../../'>Lorraine Griffin</a>, Johnny Cool, <a href='http://carolanneskitchen.com/' target='_blank'>Carol Anne Rushe</a>, <a href='http://carolanneskitchen.com/' target='_blank'>Carolanne's Kitchen</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, Tue, 22 Mar 2011 Be Our Guest Sale Savvy Our Guest Blogger pieces seem to be taking you by storm! We've had great feedback to the pieces by <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/BeOurGuestLorraineGriffin/1870' target='_blank'>Lorraine</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/BeOurGuestJohnnyCool/1851' target='_blank'>Johnny</a> and <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/BeOurGuestCarolAnneRushe/1891' target='_blank'>Carol-Anne</a> (particularly her pet turkey!) <div> Well, today we've got the savviest of the savvy, the fabalous fashionista, the lovely Sarah Pollard from the brilliant <a href='http://www.sale-savvy.com/' target='_blank'>sale-savvy.com</a>! Do have a look if you're interested in value, restaurants, fashion and sales, cos <img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Sarah Pollard.jpg' style='width: 173px; height: 194px; float: right;' />she's got it all! She's even got tips on how best to be sale savvy <a href='http://www.sale-savvy.com/p/savvy-tips.html' target='_blank'>here</a>!</div> <div>  </div> <div> So Sarah, give us a bit about your background, and how you got started in the online world? </div> <div> </div> <div> Hi there! Well, I started blogging about sales firstly on <a href='http://www.facebook.com/salesavvy' target='_blank'>Facebook</a> some time late in May 2010 just for a bit of fun and mainly to inform friends of sales, discounts and current offers that were on at the time. I always found that I knew how to get the best deals and always found myself discussing it with friends. Anyway, I thought why not start a proper blog so everyone else can be in the know too…. so <a href='http://www.sale-savvy.com/' title='blocked::http://www.sale-savvy.com/'>Sale Savvy</a> was born in June 2010. I thought it was the perfect time to set up a sales blog due to the onset of the recession. People want to spend their money more wisely and noone wants to nor can afford to pay full price these days!</div> <div>  </div> <div> Darn right there Sarah, and we can testify to that! Our <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_offers.cfm/Ext/special' target='_blank'>Special Offers</a> area has never been so hot. I work full time as an accountant so I guess it’s kind of in my make up to be pretty savvy with money. Blogging is an outlet for my love of fashion, beauty and dining out plus I love a bargain! I am delighted that Sale Savvy helps save other people money too! Hopefully one day it’ll be the first stop for people in Ireland looking to pick up a bargain! We reckon it will be sooner rather than later! Anyway, moving on to food, what are your fave lunch spots? Most days I have soup for lunch and every Friday myself and the girls from work go out for a chicken curry. My fave place to have a cheap lunch is at Milano as I have a card which gives me 2 for 1 on mains. Other good cheap eats are <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=wagamama' target='_blank'>Wagamama</a>’s and <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=cafe mao' target='_blank'>Mao</a>. (You'll be liking our <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/competition/Twofreelunchesdaily/1700' target='_blank'>weekly comp</a> then Sarah!) For a special treat, the Avoca restaurant in Wicklow is beautiful on a sunny day and the food is fab! However, nothing beats an alfresco lunch eating fish and chips and watching the waves at Manly Beach in Sydney. The Lunch spot I want to keep going back to is Peploes in Dublin City Centre. The atmosphere is always buzzing and the food is excellent. <a href='http://www.facebook.com/salesavvy' target='_blank'><img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Sale Savvy.jpg' style='width: 258px; height: 56px;' /> </a> Mylunch.ie has finally given lunch the attention it deserves! My pick on your site at the moment is the <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/LeCafeDesIrlandais/12-13SouthGreatGeorgesStreet/1570' target='_blank'>Café Des Irelandais 2 for 1 lunch offer</a>, the Mao<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=cafe mao' target='_blank'> lunch special</a> for €9.75 including a drink and the <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/SalonDesSaveurs/16AungierStreet/1508' target='_blank'>Salon des Saveurs</a> voucher offer for 3 courses for €18.95 including a glass of Prosecco. Thanks for the praise Sarah, we do try *bats eylashes*! What are your thoughts on the Dublin food scene? The food scene is pretty good in Dublin and restaurants are always buzzing and new ones are always opening so there’s always a good excuse to try something new! Hopefully in the future there’ll be more budget conscious offerings on things like Sushi and Thai food. My fave regular deal at the moment is the dine in for two at Marks and Spencer. The paella and profiteroles are back on the menu again so I am in heaven! We're a big fan of the M&S offer too! And what about your cookery talents?! I guess you could call me a bit of a lazy cook. I have sporadic moments of brilliance thinking I can cook up a storm… some times it works and other times it doesn’t. The best dishes I cook regularly which seem to work are my Chicken Massaman Curry and Minced Beef Wellington (both my hubby’s faves!). Ah what a romantic! So tell us, to finish off, we always ask the question of your guilty treats! As the savviest of the savvy, what do you like to treat yourself to? I normally have a pretty good diet during the week and am slightly bold at the weekends! I guess the night after a few drinks I would often have Chinese and maybe a big greasy brunch. Besides that I love the Balsamic Sensations crisps and Bounty chocolate bars. Ah, now they're classy naughty food choices right there! Thanks for the chat Sarah, much obliged! If you fancy yourself as a bit of a savvy shopper, do head on over to Sarah's blog for all the current sales, offers and discounts at <a href='http://www.sale-savvy.com/' title='blocked::http://www.sale-savvy.com/'>http://www.sale-savvy.com</a> You can also <a href='http://www.facebook.com/salesavvy' target='_blank'>like her on Facebook</a> for that bit more news!     <div id='fb-root'></div><InvalidTag src='http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=155017274558098&xfbml=1'></script><fb:comments href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/BeOurGuestSaleSavvy/1892' num_posts='10' width='550'></fb:comments> Related Tags: <a href='http://www.sale-savvy.com' target='_blank'>Sale-Savvy</a>, <a href='http://www.sale-savvy.com' target='_blank'>Sale Savvy</a>, <a href='http://www.sale-savvy.com' target='_blank'>Sales</a>, <a href='http://www.sale-savvy.com' target='_blank'>Fashion Sales</a>, <a href='http://www.sale-savvy.com' target='_blank'>Sarah Pollard</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>mylunch.ie</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Be Our Guest</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, </div> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 Pickachu Gotta catch em all! <img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Pickachu.jpg' style='width: 600px; height: 801px;' /> Do join us on <a href='http://www.facebook.com/mylunch.ie'>Facebook</a> or <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_signUp.cfm/Ext/register' target='_blank'>register</a> for more of this messin! Via: ttp://seah0rse.tumblr.com/post/3217398127/3 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 Free Lunch for two in Cafe Mao As the<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD2LRROpph0' target='_blank'> immortal song</a> goes, it's Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday! We're in a great mood today in mylunch towers, and so we thought, why not pass on some of that love, and give you one last chance to win a <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=cafe mao' target='_blank'>Cafe Mao</a> free lunch for two in the process! You probably know that the comp has been running for the <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/competition/Twofreelunchesdaily/1700' target='_blank'>past week here</a>, but we're narrowing your chances considerably! Imagine, early next week, you could be <a href='../../../userfiles/files/Cafe-Mao-Lunch-Menu.pdf' target='_blank'>looking at this menu</a>, choosing what you want to eat for free! Nyom Nyom! All you've got to do is tell us where are the three Cafe Mao branches in Dublin located? (<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=cafe mao' target='_blank'>Here's a hint</a>!) It's that simple, just leave a comment below with your answer,  or <a href='http://twitter.com/mylunchie' target='_blank'>tell us on Twitter</a> using the hashtag #freelunch, and we'll choose a winner over the weekend from all those entries! Good luck! Oh, and be sure to buy your daffodils today! 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Well, never fret, as long as you know that Watercooler Moments is on the case, you'll never need to  worry! Here's our weekly round up of all the interesting headlines that will be talked about at lunchtime this week! Earth Hour On Saturday evening at around 8.30 p.m., the world celebrated Earth Hour, an hour of darkness organised by the WWF (no not the men in tights!) take a stand against climate change. As always, the event was a huge success, with towns and cities the world over going dark for at least an hour. <a href='http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/gallery/2011/mar/26/earth-hour-climate-change-energy?INTCMP=SRCH#/?picture=373066397&index=13' target='_blank'>See here for some amazing pictures of monuments and landmarks the world over (including the Sydney Opera House, and the Roman Colosseum) going dark</a>. In Dublin, the stroke of 8.30pm saw Áras an Uachtaráin, the Four Courts, Leinster House and Government Buildings go lights out, but the Convention Centre, Dublin Eye and Trinity College remained lit up. Jedward The terrible twins took on Vincent Browne on Friday night, with hilarious consequences! The lads<a href='http://thedailyedge.thejournal.ie/jedward-take-on-vincent-browne-2011-03/' target='_blank'> joined Uncle Vincent on his Friday Late show</a>, and tried to test his knowledge of pop music and the latest additions to the Oxford English Dictionary, LOL, OMG, and WAG! Reports in a Saturday newspaper indicated that the cause of John's hoarseness on the <a href='http://www.joe.ie/entertainment/music/worries-over-jedward-and-eurovision-report-0010847-1' target='_blank'>night was a voice problem</a>, and fears (if you can call them that!) that the lads won't be able to sing in the Eurovision were raised.<a href='http://www.tv3.ie/shows.php?request=fridaylatewithvincentbrowne' target='_blank'> See here for the full interview! </a> I demand 75 trillion dollars! Ever downloaded music from Limewire? Ahem, no neither have we, but the breaking news over the weekend is that the music industry want the sharing service to <a href='http://www.pcworld.com/article/223431/riaa_thinks_limewire_owes_75_trillion_in_damages.html' target='_blank'>pay 75 trillion</a> (yes TRILLION!) to them after losing a copyright infringement claim! To put that into context, the GDP of the entire world is around $60 trillion! The presiding judge has called the amount absurd, but the chances of the payment being over a billion at least look very high. Now delete that Destiny's Child album quick!! Boys in green battle to beat Macedonia Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz...Oh sorry, that game on Saturday night must have put us to sleep for an extended period! Trap's lads battled to a hard fought <a href='http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2011/0326/ireland_macedonia_report.html' target='_blank'>2-1 victory over the mighty Macedonia</a> (dodgy keeper and all!) on Saturday night at the Aviva. No Earth Hour was respected here, though I'm sure many of the 30,000 odd in attendance wished it had been! Goals from Keane and McGeady, a late sub appearence for James McCarthy, and<a href='http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2011/0327/ireland_macedonia_reaction_av.html' target='_blank'> the row on the RTE panel afterwards</a> were the highlights of a dour contest. By the way, is it possible that our esteemed manager could actually be getting worse at speaking English?! In what was a quiet weekend otherwise for sport, England beat Wales 2-0 in the Millenium Stadium, while Brazil beat Scotland by the same scoreline in a game that was played in London for some reason. The big story of that game <a href='http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/mar/27/neymar-racism-brazil-scotland' target='_blank'>is the racism allegation emerging today</a>. Obama locked out! The world's most influential man found himself <a href='http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/barackobama/8405304/Barack-Obama-locked-out-of-the-White-House.html' target='_blank'>locked out of his own home at the weekend</a>, after workers didn't realise he would be returning home early after a conference! See below for the video! <iframe allowfullscreen='' frameborder='0' height='390' src='http://www.youtube.com/embed/1W6cVfbEx1Y' title='YouTube video player' width='640'></iframe>   Draw on the internet! We love these types of things! A new Firefox extension will let you <a href='http://goggles.sneakygcr.net/' target='_blank'>draw all over your favourite website</a>, by simply installing it into your toolbar and dragging and dropping it onto the page! A simple MS Paint format will mean you can be drawing all over rte.ie in no time! Just don't draw anything rude on our homepage, you hear us! (We're already on that!)   Related Tags: <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, <a href='../../../'>Watercooler Moments</a>, <a href='../../../'>Small talk</a>, <a href='../../../'>Watercooler</a>,   Mon, 28 Mar 2011 Make Your Own Ever wasted an entire lunch break standing in line to buy a soggy sandwich made with too much butter, not enough fillings, with ingredients you don’t like, and then paying a bomb for it? Well, we're avid lunch eaters too, and we certainly have! In fact, one of the main reasons the site came into being was we were fed up with the choice and value on offer in our area, and wanted to put some time and effort into researching what really good lunch options were available out there! Hey, we all eat it every day, why not make it better?!<img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/MYO IFSC.png' style='width: 200px; height: 744px; float: right;' /> Well, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/MYOIFSC/LowerMayorStreet/1890' target='_blank'>MYO IFSC</a> (that's Make Your Own by the way!) had the same thoughts, and they too decided to do something about it! From an initial Australian concept (obviously those Aussies had the same problems as us!), <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/MYOIFSC/LowerMayorStreet/1890' target='_blank'>MYO</a> has grown into revolutionary sandwich and salad bar gives its customers the power to create their own lunch, exactly the way they like it! Simple eh? Simple but effective! Oh, and by the way, they've crackin coffee too! <img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/MYO IFSC.JPG' style='width: 350px; height: 263px;' /> The <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/MYOIFSC/LowerMayorStreet/1890' target='_blank'>M.Y.O.</a> concept is incredibly simple but  ingenious. On entering the store (as I say, one of the perks of the job is we're a lunch eater too!) we grabbed a tray, chose from loads of freshly baked bread and began assembling our sandwich from the 75 fresh gourmet sandwich fillings, including deli-style meats and cheeses, as we worked our way around. It's soooo easy, soooo simple, and takes away the effort of having to explain that you want no freakin mayo to some scowling deli maiden! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/MYOIFSC/LowerMayorStreet/1890' target='_blank'>MYO</a> promises no queues, value for money, an easy to use system and most importantly, choice! For how many of us out there is the good old chicken fillet roll the default option? Grey lettuce, some watered down mayo, a slab of butter big enough to give an elephant a heart attack, lukewarm chicken and perhaps a little bit of water dripping tomato. Come on now, raise your hand. Well, a slap on the wrists for you sir/madam, we've far more than that in Dublin's dining scene, for far better value, and <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/MYOIFSC/LowerMayorStreet/1890' target='_blank'>MYO IFSC</a> is the epitome of that! Healthy food, high quality filling, detailed nutritional info if you want it, and most of all, fast efficient service (as long as you're a fast and efficient person!). It's all too easy! Give it a go if you're <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>IFSC lunch</a> centered and haven't nipped in yet. We give it the official mylunch.ie seal of approval! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/MYOIFSC/LowerMayorStreet/1890' target='_blank'>Plus, you can also get 2 for 1 on any of their delicious pies with our exclusive offer! </a> <invalidtag src='http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=155017274558098&xfbml=1'><fb:comments href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/MakeYourOwn/1907' num_posts='10' width='650'></fb:comments> </invalidtag>             Related Tags: <a href='../../../'>IFSC Lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>IFSC</a>, <a href='../../../'>IFSC Restaurants</a>, <a href='../../../'>IFSC Lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>Dublin 1 lunch</a><a href='../../../'> lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, Tue, 29 Mar 2011 The Bulletin It's been a little bit since we updated you on all the goings on here at our secret mylunch underground lair, so we thought, a lazy Tuesday afternoon, what better chance to let you know where we are at in our <del>world domination </del> *ahem* mission to improve your lunchtime! Brand New Exclusive Offers! So, deep breath, here we go..... 2 for 1 on all Rachel Allen Signature Sandwiches in <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=obriens' target='_blank'>O Briens Sandwich Bars Cork </a>(3 outlets) <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/MYOIFSC/LowerMayorStreet/1890' target='_blank'>Myo IFSC</a> have a brand new 2 for 1 on site, on all their delicious pies. (or <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/MakeYourOwn/1907' target='_blank'>see what they're all about here</a>!) 2 for 1 on all mains at <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/LeCafeDesIrlandais/12-13SouthGreatGeorgesStreet/1570' target='_blank'>Le Cafe Des Irlandais</a> Georges Street Buy one, get one half price on all burgers at <a href='../../../venue/GourmetBurgerBistro/8BridgeStreet/1832' target='_blank'>Gourmet Burger Bistro Cork</a> Buy one main, get one half price at <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Roast/10MerrionRoad/1865' target='_blank'>Roast Ballsbridge</a> (<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/RusticRoastLunchinBallsbridge/1866' target='_blank'>or see what we thought here</a>!) Buy one roast of the day, get another for half price at <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BarrysofDouglas/DouglasVillage/1831' target='_blank'>Barrys of Douglas</a> Free cookery classes at <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/CafeAzteca/19-22LordEdwardSt/1199' target='_blank'>Cafe Azteca</a>! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BloomBrasserie/11UpperBaggotStreet/1497' target='_blank'>Bloom Brasserie</a> now offer 2 for 1 on all food before 1pm (Mon-Thurs). Buy one main, get one half price at <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Pinocchio/LuasKiosk/1779' target='_blank'>Pinocchio Italian Restaurant</a> Ranelagh Luas stop. <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/LaCuvee/MayorSquare/1876' target='_blank'>La Cuveé</a> the fabalously relaxed Franch eatery in IFSC, will give you 25% off your lunch bill with our offer! 2 for 1 on all sig. sambos at <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/TheStreat/NorthWallQuay/1131' target='_blank'>The Streat</a> IFSC (after 2pm) As you can see, we've tons of new mylunch exclusive offers on site in the last week or two! To redeem, well you know the drill, just print it, or show on your phone! Easy! We've also made a big move to Cork in the last few weeks, and there's lots more on the way too! (And do <a href='mailto:shane@mylunch.ie'>get in touch if you've got a suggestion</a>!) Remember Remember! It's also been a while since we told you what we're about, and we'd like to fill any new users in too, so do remember: <ul> <li> You won't find these deals anywhere else on the web!</li> <li> Our deals are ongoing every day (unlike other sites!) unless stated, and all you need to do is log on daily to see whats on today! </li> <li> You can <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_signUp.cfm/Ext/register' target='_blank'>sign up for all the latest info here</a>, or join us <a href='http://www.facebook.com/mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>on Facebook</a><a href='http://www.facebook.com/mylunch.ie'> </a>for even more news!</li> <li> We've got loads and loads of other exclusive deals, like <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_offers.cfm/Ext/special' target='_blank'>2 for 1s</a> (all here) in the likes of <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=gourmet burger kitchen' target='_blank'>GBK</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/SweeneysBar/32DameStreet/1298' target='_blank'>Sweeneys</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Pacinos/18SuffolkStreet/1276' target='_blank'>Pacinos</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=west coast coffee' target='_blank'>West Coast Coffee</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/RoyalMarineHotel/MarineRoad/1277' target='_blank'>Royal Marine</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/TheBeaconHotel/Sandyford/1157' target='_blank'>Beacon Hotel</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/TheDublinerPub/D4Hotel/1689' target='_blank'>The Dubliner Pub</a>  Buy One, Get One Half Price in <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BrasserieSixty6/66SouthGreatGeorgesStreet/1489' target='_blank'>Brasserie Sixty6</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BuenosAiresGrill/Unit2CastleWay/1317' target='_blank'>Buenos Aires Grill</a>, and many many more exclusive offers! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_offers.cfm/Ext/special' target='_blank'>Browse here</a>!</li> <li> We provide more than just lunch deals, we're your lunch intelligence! Impress your friends, satisfy your lover, save money and more with our lunch tips! (Note, one of those may not be true!)</li> <li> We update our site daily, so always up to date info and menus.</li> <li> We've got newbies coming on every day, and if you <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/dsp_Retailer.cfm' target='_blank'>recommend someone</a>, you could be in line for free lunch!</li> </ul>   Oh, and by the way,  listen out for us on Kildare FM tomorrow morning, as we perfect our radio voice, and did you see us mentioned in <a href='http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/one-in-3-still-not-shopping-around-for-best-deal-149581.html' target='_blank'>The Examiner</a> yesterday? I tells ya, the media is having a field day!       Related Tags:<a href='../../../'> IFSC Lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>IFSC</a>, <a href='../../../'>IFSC Restaurants</a>, <a href='../../../'>IFSC Lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>Dublin 1 lunch</a>,<a href='../../../'> lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, Tue, 29 Mar 2011 Be Our Guest Gastronomics In the fifth of our guest pieces on The Lunchbox, (<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/BeOurGuestJohnnyCool/1851' target='_blank'>1</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/BeOurGuestLorraineGriffin/1870' target='_blank'>2</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/BeOurGuestCarolAnneRushe/1891' target='_blank'>3</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/BeOurGuestSaleSavvy/1892' target='_blank'>4</a>, where does the time go!)we talk to the lovely Rachael, one half of brand new Irish recessionista food and shopping blog <a href='http://www.gastronomics.ie/' target='_blank'>gastronomics.ie</a>. <InvalidTag src='http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1'></script><fb:like href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/BeOurGuestGastronomics/1911' layout='button_count' show_faces='true' width='650' font='arial' colorscheme='dark'></fb:like> Having started their site at the beginning of the year, <a href='http://www.gastronomics.ie/' target='_blank'>gastronomics</a> is truly going from rom strength to strength! Updated twice daily, the site bringis tips and hints on how to cook, eat and drink like a true recessionista, and is a fully independent food and shopping blog! The mother and daughter team's self stated aim , while catering for six people and two respectively, is to use the site to share their efforts to lower the grocery bills, while keeping the tummies satisfied! So let's let Rach take over and tell you a bit about her lunch loves! Hi there! My name’s Rachael and I’m the (younger, but sssh!) half of <a href='http://www.gastronomics.ie/'>Gastronomics.ie</a>. As stated, we are a mother and daughter team, who used to often ring each other with news of a special offer, early bird or great recipe we’d discovered, so now we just post about it instead!  Thanks for the intro Rachael, we won't say anything about who's the younger! So tell us a little about your own lunch habits? Is being a true recessionista and food lover might difficult? No actually! I’m lucky enough to have a microwave in my workplace, so every Sunday, I cook a huge pot of a brown-rice based dish such as <a href='http://www.gastronomics.ie/thai-green-curry/' target='_blank'>curry</a>, <a href='http://www.gastronomics.ie/rogan-josh/' target='_blank'>Rogan Josh</a> or <a href='http://www.gastronomics.ie/at-home-chicken-madras/' target='_blank'>Madras</a>, and fill five lunchboxes for the whole week. (Can you tell I’m a spice fiend?!) I find having a warm, nourishing lunch really satisfies my hunger and the brown-rice sustains my energy levels for longer than a white bread sambo would.  If I’ve managed to bag a Saturday off I love to enjoy a late alfresco lunch at <a href='http://www.gastronomics.ie/review-las-rada-wine-tapas-bar-naas-co-kildare/' target='_blank'>Las Rada Wine & Tapas Bar, Naas</a> enjoying the sun, a selection of tapas and a cheeky glass of Pinot Grigio. Some nice tips there, we're all for a homemade lunch now and again! So would you say you're up to a Michelin Star standard on the cookery scale yet?! I’m no Cordon Bleu chef, and there’s many a time it doesn’t go quite to plan, but I do love to cook.  As my day job involves long hours and crazy cross-country trips, I really enjoy relaxing on a Sunday in the kitchen. I find there’s a lot of peace to be had in the methodical preparing, cooking and arranging of food. The latest Sunday dish that went down a treat in our house was <a href='http://www.gastronomics.ie/beef-guinness-pies-with-champ/' target='_blank'>Beef & Guinness pie</a> – comfort food at its best. Ah, you can't beat a bit of comfort food on a Sunday, when you're feeling a bit delicate! What about a Sunday brunch recommendation then, if we're feeling a bit lazy? Without a doubt the best Sunday brunch offering I’ve come across in a long time is in <a href='http://www.gastronomics.ie/restaurant-review-the-savoy-limerick/' target='_blank'>The Savoy, Limerick</a> – you can have your pick of a huge selection of breakfast options - including the most delicious omelettes - at this five star hotel, relaxing in the plush surroundings with the papers and never-ending coffee, and it’ll cost you the grand total of €9. Insane value – my Mum’s never out of the place! Wow, that is a great tip! Any of our Munster users, you know where to go on a Sunday morning now! Speaking of insane value, what are your faves on mylunch.ie? I know you're a Kildare resident, and we'll have lots more down there soon! I love, love, love GBK, although my ever-expanding waistline hates, hates, hates it – the guys in Whitewater Shopping Centre, Newbridge are fantastic, very professional and always super-friendly. Myself and the boyfriend love to curl up on a Friday with a portion each of the ridiculously gorgeous wings with blue cheese sauce and share a burger – they’re HUGE! With the Mylunch.ie voucher we occasionally indulge in the two although he usually gives me a hand finishing mine! ;) We can normally eat two GBKs on our own! Is that such a bad thing?! <a href='http://www.gastronomics.ie/' target='_blank'><img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Gastronomics(1).jpg' style='width: 590px; height: 136px;' /></a> So as a firmly signed up member of the ever growing Irish foodie spectrum, what are your hopes and dreams for the future of the scene?  I would really love to see the long-ago mooted idea of a cafe culture in Ireland come to fruition. My favourite thing in life is having a cup of peppermint tea or a glass of wine with friends, enjoying some tasty nibbles, and taking in some sunshine if it’s going - not throwing back over-priced shots in a heaving club, queuing for gross food at 3am and watching people throw up out of a taxi the whole way home!  However, there are very few wine bars in Ireland and the lovely local cafes we do have are being forced out of the market by unfeasibly high rents and rates.  I realise we don’t have the weather our European friends enjoy, so pop-up restaurants and cafes during the summer may be a valid solution, if city landlords and councils want to make even temporary use of the many unfortunately empty lots. Wow, now that's a suggestion. Are you listening Enda? We here at mylunch completely agree with the attempt to improve our cafe culture. However, Rach, you can let us in on a little secret...If you do find yourself in a heaving sweaty club throwing back shots (as even the best of us sometimes do!), well, what's the cure for the morning after? Oh God, there is no stopping me with a hangover, I will eat whatever comes into my poor sore head – it’s almost always some sort of pasta-based dish, the creamier and more calorific the better. I usually toss some<img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Chicken Arribata.jpg' style='width: 206px; height: 200px; float: right;' /> smoked ham, chipotle chillies, shallots and garlic into the pan, deglaze with white wine, add crème fraîche and brown pasta, top with cheese and pop in the oven. Cheesy carby bliss requiring minimum effort from my utterly useless hungover self! That's a lot more effort than our usual of a Brekkie Roll, and a lot tastier sounding too! Maybe we should be taking notes! So finally, (and a question that Rachael came up with hereself!) we'd like to know,what would you like to do if you could own a restaurant yourself? How would you run it? Well firstly, I’d probably be engaged in a permanent row with the local rates authority! But secondly, I’d take a leaf out of the New York foodies’ book and offer some healthy dishes on my menu. It’s not overly expensive to allow customers to choose brown pasta, noodles or rice instead of white, preparing low-fat options for dressings and sauces, or even just to offer them a steamed fish dish alongside the usual butter-laden version. This would definitely tempt more female parties through the door, and God knows we lunching ladies like to make up the calories in our wine, a habit which helps boost the coffers for restaurants. The Milano’s chain of restaurants is the first I’ve seen go this direction, with their low-cal pizzas and habit of serving dressings on the side – myself and my fellow yo-yo dieting girlfriends would love to see more like it! Nice advice for budding restaurateurs out there! If you want to check out more of what the lovely Rachael has to say, do <a href='http://www.gastronomics.ie/' target='_blank'>pop over to gastronomics.ie</a> right now, and have a look at their myriad of delicious recipes, restaurant reviews, meal ideas, and advice on staying recession friendly, while still enjoying your food! <a href='http://www.facebook.com/Gastronomics.ie?sk=info#!/Gastronomics.ie?sk=wall' target='_blank'>You can also join them on Facebook too</a>!   <invalidtag src='http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=155017274558098&xfbml=1'><fb:comments href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/BeOurGuestGastronomics/1911' num_posts='10' width='650'></fb:comments> </invalidtag>     Keywords: <a href='http://www.gastronomics.ie/'>Gastronomics</a>, <a href='http://www.gastronomics.ie/'>Gastronomics.ie</a>, <a href='http://www.gastronomics.ie/'>recession friendly food</a>, <a href='http://www.gastronomics.ie/'>food blog</a>, <a href='http://www.gastronomics.ie/'>Irish food blog</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>Be Our Guest</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>The Lunchbox guest</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie'>The Lunchbox</a>,<a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, Wed, 30 Mar 2011 Mothers Day Options I'd walk a million miles, for one of your smiles, my Maaaaaamy! <invalidtag src='http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1'><fb:like colorscheme='dark' font='arial' href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/MothersDayOptions/1913' layout='button_count' show_faces='true' width='650'></fb:like></invalidtag> PANIC STATIONS! It's nearing Mother's Day, and you've no idea what to get that special woman in your life, or even what your options are! Well, never fear, we've always got your ass covered when it comes to daytime eating out, and we've picked out some of the best options for this weekend. All you've got to do is purchase some expensive chocolates, a bouquet of flowers and book it! Remember, she was the one who fed and clothed you, burped you when you had wind,toilet trained you and other unspeakable acts of love, so make it a good one! First of all, you could of course win a free meal for four to treat the whole family at Camden Kitchen, in our comp! Just click! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/competition/CamdenKitchenComp/1700' target='_blank'><img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Camden Kitchen.jpg' style='width: 650px; height: 80px;' /></a> Other great options include: <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Roast/10MerrionRoad/1865' target='_blank'>Roast Restaurant Ballsbridge</a><a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/RusticRoastLunchinBallsbridge/1866' target='_blank'><img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Roast Ballsbridge.jpg' style='width: 130px; height: 76px; float: right;' /></a> Probably the pick of the lot, is<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Roast/10MerrionRoad/1865' target='_blank'> Roast in Ballsbridge</a>! New on site,(see what <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/RusticRoastLunchinBallsbridge/1866' target='_blank'>we thought about them her</a><a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/RusticRoastLunchinBallsbridge/1866' target='_blank'>e</a>!) <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Roast/10MerrionRoad/1865' target='_blank'>Roast </a>offers excellent value, and quality food, and to celebrate Mother’s Day in style on Sunday 3rd April, will be providing some special Mother’s Day deals in a warm and welcome family atmosphere! Diners can enjoy 3 courses for €25 or 2 courses for €20 with a special free dessert for all mums on the day! To book, ring 01 6144727, and quote "Mothers Day"! Simples! <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=wagamama' target='_blank'>Wagamama</a><a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=wagamama' target='_blank'><img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Wagamama.jpg' style='width: 130px; height: 76px; float: right;' /></a> What better a way to treat your Mam, than with a Yaki Soba, and a family meal at Wagamama? None we say, and even better when you're <a href='http://www.wagamama.ie/showvoucher/MjUwNw==/' target='_blank'>getting your mother's meal for free</a>! NB: You must be a signed up member of the Wagamama newsletter to avail of this offer, so <a href='http://wagamama.ie/members/home/' target='_blank'>sign up here now to avail of it</a>! Do check them out on <a href='http://www.facebook.com/mylunch.ie#!/wagamamaireland?sk=wall' target='_blank'>Facebook</a> too, where you can also get a free dessert offer by heading to their "Offers" tab! Now that's what we call a value Mother's Day offering! Don't forget where you heard it first!   <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BrasserieSixty6/66SouthGreatGeorgesStreet/1489' target='_blank'>Brasserie Sixty6</a><a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BrasserieSixty6/66SouthGreatGeorgesStreet/1489' target='_blank'><img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Brasserie Sixty6.jpg' style='width: 130px; height: 76px; float: right;' /></a> Always one to celebrate the special occasion, the team at Brasserie Sixty6 are offering a special <a href='http://www.brasseriesixty6.com/brasseriesixty6-3course-menu.html' target='_blank'>3 cou</a><a href='http://www.brasseriesixty6.com/brasseriesixty6-3course-menu.html' target='_blank'>rse set menu </a>for the day, a special free cocktail to mother dearest, and will also have their epic €10 roast going all day too (with free mimosa and coffee refills!). <a href='http://www.facebook.com/notes/brasserie-sixtysix/mothers-day-2011-sunday-april-2nd/187840161260729' target='_blank'>See here for the Facebook event with all the details!</a> Book on  01 4005878   <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=captain americas' target='_blank'>Captain Americas</a><a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=captain americas' target='_blank'> </a><a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=captain americas' target='_blank'><img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Captain Americas.jpg' style='width: 130px; height: 76px; float: right;' /></a><a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=captain americas' target='_blank'> </a>The Captain has come up trumps again, and Mums can eat for free in any of the four branches around the country this Sunday (one Cork, three Dublin)! See <a href='http://www.captainamericas.com/?utm_source=Deals+of+the+Day+Newsletter&utm_campaign=a4e5cdb495-Daily+Deals+Newsletter&utm_medium=email' target='_blank'>here for all the info</a>, plus booking numbers!   <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Seapoint/TheCrescent/1273' target='_blank'>Seapoint</a><a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Seapoint/TheCrescent/1273' target='_blank'><img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Seapoint.jpg' style='width: 130px; height: 76px; float: right;' /></a> Monkstown's finest will be serving their <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/files/Seapoint-Lunch-Menu.pdf' target='_blank'>great value set lunch menu</a> all day, up until 8.30pm Sunday night, if you reckon your Mum would enjoy some fresh from the sea fare! 2 courses for €22, or three delicious courses for €27! Book now on 01 6638480   <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Pinocchio/LuasKiosk/1779' target='_blank'>Pinocchio Ranelagh </a><a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Pinocchio/LuasKiosk/1779' target='_blank'><img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Pinocchio.jpg' style='width: 130px; height: 76px; float: right;' /></a> The finest Italian restaurant this side of Sicily, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Pinocchio/LuasKiosk/1779' target='_blank'>Pinocchio in Ranelagh</a> will transport you and your Mum to Bella Italia for the day, with a special menu designed to give your Mum the "thank you" she deserves! All day long, you can avail of a special  €24.90 Mother's day 3 course menu, with the best of Italian cuisine. Bookings on 01 497011   <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/KOH/MilleniumWalkway/1181' target='_blank'>Koh</a><a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/KOH/MilleniumWalkway/1181' target='_blank'><img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Koh.jpg' style='width: 130px; height: 76px; float: right;' /></a> The Asian fusion Millenium Walkway spot is offering all Mum's a free cocktail with their meal! Sinking a delicious mojito while feasting on Pad Thai, now that's the way to treat a lady! Bookings on 01 8146777   So there you have it! As we get more info, we will be updating this post, so stay tuned as there are sure to be some more late arrivals! Please state that you are booking through mylunch.ie when you call, and treat that Mam of yours to the day fit for a queen that she deserves!   <invalidtag src='http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=155017274558098&xfbml=1'><fb:comments href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/MothersDayOptions/1913' num_posts='10' width='650'></fb:comments> </invalidtag> Related Tags: <a href='../../../lunchbox/MothersDayOptions/1913'>Mothers Day Lunch</a>, <a href='../../../lunchbox/MothersDayOptions/1913'>Mothers Day</a>, <a href='../../../lunchbox/MothersDayOptions/1913'>Mothers Day Lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../lunchbox/MothersDayOptions/1913'>Mothers Day Restaurant Specials</a>, <a href='../../../lunchbox/MothersDayOptions/1913'>Mothers Day restaurant</a>, <a href='../../../lunchbox/MothersDayOptions/1913'>Mothers Day Dinner</a>, <a href='../../../lunchbox/MothersDayOptions/1913'>Mother's Day Lunch</a>, <a href='../../../lunchbox/MothersDayOptions/1913'>Mother's Day Lunch</a>, <a href='../../../lunchbox/MothersDayOptions/1913'>Mother's Day Lunch Specials</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, Wed, 30 Mar 2011 Watercooler Moments <invalidtag src='http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1'><fb:like font='arial' href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/WatercoolerMoments/1919' layout='button_count' show_faces='true' width='600'></fb:like></invalidtag>   Japanese pooch found safe and sound A hardy dog has <a href='http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/8423222/Dog-rescued-after-surviving-tsunami-and-three-weeks-at-sea.html' target='_blank'>been found alive and well</a> (if a little wet) at sea, a full three weeks after the tsunami that devastated Japan. The madra was floating on the roof of his house, and needed to be coaxed by rescuers, after becoming frightened by the helicopter noise. Initially, the dog seemed nervous and wary of the coastguards but once it was comfortably on the boat it quickly warmed to its captors and was soon licking their hands.  See <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puXbqK3tNbM' target='_blank'>here for the video</a>! Was that you I saw on Crimeline last night? A <a href='http://www.thejournal.ie/court-hears-bank-clerk-screamed-you-have-been-on-crimeline-114008-May2011/' target='_blank'>law student from Dublin is suing an AIB bank clerk over claims that as he approached her window, she screamed "You have been on Crimeline", and refused to serve him</a>. Grainne Hurley, now Assistant Manager at the Grafton St branch, <a href='http://www.independent.ie/national-news/courts/law-student-sues-bank-over-crimeline-slur-2603905.html' target='_blank'>strongly denies the claims</a>, and the trial continues this week! Rooney's effin outburst Our Wayne was in the headlines again over the weekend, after <a href='http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-1372991/Wayne-Rooney-man-motivated-vengeance-spite-Martin-Samuel.html' target='_blank'>a sweary outburst</a> to a T.V. camera, following one of his three goals in Man Utd's 4-2 win over West Ham on Saturday. Televised by Sky Sports, the game was in the balance after West Ham went 2 goals up,  but Wayne and the Reds came back to keep their title dreams on track, and it seems Mr. Rooney was quite pleased about it., running to the camera and mouthing obscenities to the watching viewers! He later apologised, but the F.A. in England are set to investigate, and we're sure Coleen (who celebrated her 25th yesterday) gave him a clip round the ear too! Video below. <iframe allowfullscreen='' frameborder='0' height='390' src='http://www.youtube.com/embed/DdvR9XwXbWs' title='YouTube video player' width='640'></iframe> Wacko statue to commemorate Jacko More footie news, but not really footie news! Owner of Harrods Mohamed Al Fayed<a href='http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/8425571/Michael-Jackson-statue-unveiled-outside-Fulham-FC.html' target='_blank'> unveiled a tribute to his hero Michael Jackson</a> at the weekend, in the form of a, eh shall we say "dodgy" looking statue outside Fulham's Craven Cottage, the football club he part owns. Amid protests, Al Fayed told <a href='http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6851494,00.html' target='_blank'>'stupid' Fulham fans to 'go to hell' if they do not like the statue</a>, a sure fire way to win them over! He doesn't "wanna be startin somethin" by telling the fans to "beat it"! The game that followed at least appeased the fans, with Fulham beating Blackpool 3-0, but it was by no means a "Thriller". The 7ft6in colourful monstrosity is said to have cost around £100,000! Ah, there's Wally! No need to go searching for the goofy man in red and white wearing glasses! To launch the Street Performance World Championships, <a href='http://www.broadsheet.ie/2011/04/01/slide-show-the-wheres-wally-dublin-flash-mob/' target='_blank'>Dublin's Grafton St and Luas were turned into  a sea of Wallys on Friday</a>, as a flash mod of over 150 people dressed as the iconic character made their way into town. When the event gets going in June, <a href='http://www.independent.ie/national-news/nowhere-to-hide-as-wallys-search-for-world-record-2606545.html' target='_blank'>tens of thousands of festival-goers are needed to dress as Wally in an attempt to break the record for the largest gathering of Wallys ever</a>. Funny, we would say Ireland already has that record for largest gathering of wallys, it's called the Dáil! 9 year old Japanese genius No words needed for this one! What a genius, and only 9 years old! We also love the arcade music, but maybe he could pass a bit more eh? <iframe allowfullscreen='' frameborder='0' height='390' src='http://www.youtube.com/embed/5gDuRHEY6Xs' title='YouTube video player' width='640'></iframe> Speed Van clamped! Spotted by a mylunch colleague on Pembroke Road on Friday, and all over the papers over the weekend too! <img alt='' src='../../../userfiles/images/Speed%20Van.jpg' style='width: 600px; height: 395px;' />   Related Tags: <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, <a href='../../../'>Watercooler Moments</a>, <a href='../../../'>Small talk</a>, <a href='../../../'>Watercooler</a>, Mon, 04 Apr 2011 A Fork and The City <InvalidTag src='http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1'></script><fb:like href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/AForkandTheCity/1922' layout='button_count' show_faces='true' width='600' font='arial'></fb:like> Fresh from a <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/BeOurGuestLorraineGriffin/1870' target='_blank'>stint as a guest on this very Lunchbox</a>, Lorraine Griffin, user, Dublin city centre worker, prospective blogger and all round food lover is back, and this time, she's giving us a taster of what a week in lunch is like for her! So, without further ado, take it away Lorraine, and take us through your week! Lunch choices are generally selected according to hunger level and mood de jour.  Working just around the corner from Grafton Street means I can satisfy pretty much any food craving every day.  So it’s great for lunch options but bad for cashflow! The easiest way to tell you about the best haunts around Grafton Street is to take you through a typical week of lunchtime scoffing…. Monday Inexplicably starving (likely due to expansion of stomach over the weekend with massive Sunday roast).   Mood: Positivity is a challenge, so it’s all about the comfort eating.  Result: Thai chicken curry from Deli counter at Fallon & Byrne. Top Value tip: Opt for no rice, they fill container to the brim so you get 2 lunches/dinners and you can provide your own rice! Cost : €7.95 (just under €4 each if you sharing!) Tuesday I’ve just about adjusted to the fact that the weekend is over so am starting to get stuck in (to work). Time<img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/thumbs/Restaurants/Munchies_thumb.jpg' style='width: 170px; height: 100px; float: right;' /> for an 80s-style Power Lunch.  Killer Sambo alert:  It has to be the ‘Chicken Whoopee’ at <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=munchies' target='_blank'>Munchies</a>, but my version has a few amendments.  Firstly, you mix it up by getting toasted tomato & fennel bread rather than your standard ciabatta.  Then you have to insist they lay it on thick with the chilli mayo and throw in some pepper and onion mix (to give it the crunch factor).  One bite and you’ll be hooked. Cost: Around €5 Wednesday It’s midweek buzz and the end is in sight.  The mood could be described as ‘chirpy’. Time for anAvoca (on Suffolk St).  They do a daily homemade soup which is served with a slice of their fresh multi-seed bread and it only costs around €4. Tip: Add another slice for 40 cent, fill yourself a complementary portion of fresh raspberry jam and you’ve got a tasty mid-afternoon snack (it’s all about the forward-planning folks you don’t want to be chowing into a stale Rivita when the 4pm slump hits). Thursday  Likely to be a few office beers tonight so it’s all about the stomach lining.  Try: Blazing Salads on Drury St.  Plenty of low G.I legume action (nope not referring to beefed-up army personnel it’s the glycaemia index.  Here’s the science bit: when it’s low, it’s good, it means you’re fuller for longer).  They do pizza slice + soup combos for around a fiver (and it’s not your bog-standard maguerrita, they use gluten-free dough and interesting toppings like goat’s cheese and marinated peppers).  I throw another €2 into the mix and go for one of their curries with brown rice from the hot counter.  Carnivore Alert:  It’s veggie all the way here so don’t be expecting beef or salmon.  But their use of cashew nuts, butternut squash, pulses and grains make these dishes equally as sumptuous as any meat-laden ones. Friday  In need of instant gratification with lots of strong flavours. Temptation Strikes:  Have a huge desire to head straight for the Happy Meal option.  But I know happiness derived from this misnomer will be short-lived so I walk that little bit further and keep it real at the aptly named ‘Honest to Goodness’ in the George’s St arcade.  Ever stood at a kitchen counter and watched with dismay at the lack of love going in to your sandwich?  Although you are dictating the ingredients, they’re not coming together as you had intended.  A silent voice screams in your head 'No, no not the end bits of the tomato.  Take them out!’; “More mayo, more mayo please I can’t stand the dryness’; “Ah come on could you not spread the ingredients out to the edge?’   I have challenged a few times, and it can go the other way.  Over-mayoed soggy sambo, or in the case of one deli lady I encountered ‘We can only give one scoop per sandwich’.  Firstly, an ice-scream scoop for sandwich fillings is just wrong.  Secondly, watching tuna being unballed in this manner is plain off-putting.    Anyway, I digress, back to Honest to Goodness.  Sandwiches just the way you want them.  Succulently moist but not soggy.  Crunchy but in all the right places.  A real lunchtime treat and perfect for any post-night-out urges.  And you won’t need to ‘go Large’ to get the right hit.  These bad boys will do the job. Cost: Around €6 for a takeaway sandwich And, seeing as it’s Friday, I deserve a tasty treat for after.  Cupcake Madness:  We could dedicate an entire post to cupcakes such is the proliferation of these pastel-<img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Lolly-And-Cooks.jpg' style='width: 131px; height: 131px; float: right;' />coloured dainties across Dublin.  But for the sake of brevity (and actually getting to the point here) we’ll just take 2 examples now.  <a href='http://lollyandcooks.com/' target='_blank'>Lolly & Cooks</a> – Go for the strawberry one! Or alternatively, head into the Powerscourt Centre, and you can get Baileys, Oreo cookie or Carrot Cake flavours! And so a week’s work done, fuelled by the best that Grafton St has to offer!     Related Tags: <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie' target='_blank'>Cork lunch</a>, Mon, 04 Apr 2011 The amazing lunch triangle <invalidtag src='http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1'><fb:like font='arial' href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/Theamazinglunchtriangle/1926' layout='box_count' show_faces='true' width='600'></fb:like> </invalidtag> A user brought something to our attention this week. A strange strange phenomenon, the likes of which we have never seen before! The " amazing lunch value triangle" was what they called it, similar to the famous Bermuda Triangle, but without all the disappearing planes, and crazy stuff happening, and with presumably better lunch options.. (Plus the area is not really a triangle, but anyway!)<img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Bermuda Triangle.jpg' style='width: 313px; height: 236px; border-width: 2px; border-style: solid; margin: 2px; float: right;' /> So, what were they talking about? Well, being the inquisitive (read nosy) chaps and lassies that we are, we decided to investigate thoroughly, and it does seem something strange is going on around the Georges St/Dame St area of Dublin city centre... Let's look at the evidence: Beginning on Castle Way, that side street beside Dunnes head office, we headed into <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BuenosAiresGrill/Unit2CastleWay/1317' target='_blank'>Buenos Aires Grill</a>. Purveyor of the finest beef steak this side of the pampas, it's first & only Argentine restaurant in Ireland, offering a unique dining experience, and the gouchos and gouchettes here offer mylunch users a <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BuenosAiresGrill/Unit2CastleWay/1317' target='_blank'>Buy One Get One Half Price on lunch</a>. We devoured a juicy steak each, and a glass from their great wine list, and moved on. We took our Sherlock Holmes hat and monocle back up to Georges Street next, and took a look at <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BrasserieSixty6/66SouthGreatGeorgesStreet/1489' target='_blank'>Brasserie Sixty 6</a>, the marble facade gleaming in the Dublin Spring sun. Home to the Swift €10 lunch, a free soft drink with every main, and of course a mylunch <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BrasserieSixty6/66SouthGreatGeorgesStreet/1489' target='_blank'>Buy One, Get One Half Price</a>, B66 can handle over 300 covers. With room left over (hey, don't judge, we were hungry!) we sampled a "Chicken Skewer, marinated in yoghurt, cumin chili and poppy seed with guacamole, pita bread and Sixty6 coleslaw". Needless to say, it was delicious.<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/LeCafeDesIrlandais/12-13SouthGreatGeorgesStreet/1570' target='_blank'><img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Le Cafe Des Irlandais.JPG' style='width: 270px; height: 203px; float: right; margin: 2px; border-width: 2px; border-style: solid;' /></a> Elementary my dear Watson, we thought, as we moved on across the street to <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/LeCafeDesIrlandais/12-13SouthGreatGeorgesStreet/1570' target='_blank'>Le Cafe Des Irlandais</a>, (pic) where a <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/LeCafeDesIrlandais/12-13SouthGreatGeorgesStreet/1570' target='_blank'>mylunch 2 for 1 </a>will get you a French flavoured lunch for half price. We grazed on a goats cheese and spiced apple sandwich between us, and contemplated the strange coincidence. Could it be that that particular area had something about it? Was it the best 500 metre stretch for lunch value in the whole universe? And how do they get the figs into those darn fig rolls? With very full bellies, we moved on to our final stop on the detective journey, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/SweeneysBar/32DameStreet/1298' target='_blank'>Sweeneys</a> on Dame Street. A regular haunt of the mylunch team, (we're a fan of their spicy chicken wings, let me tell you!), we didn't have the apetite left to eat two bowls of wings, and use our <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/SweeneysBar/32DameStreet/1298'>2 for 1</a>, but we did manage one, and a sip of a nice beverage to finish the day. As we lapped up our drinks, we looked back over the four venues, and thought about the other great lunch spots in the area like <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/LollyAndCooks/GeorgesStreetArcade/1288' target='_blank'>Lolly and Cooks</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/UrbanPicnic/GeorgesStreetArcade/1312' target='_blank'>Urban Picnic</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/GourmetBurgerKitchen/SthWilliamSt/1305' target='_blank'>Gourmet Burget Kitchen</a> and <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Munchies/SthWilliamSt/1281' target='_blank'>Munchies</a>,  and thought to ourselves... "I wonder do the thousands who pass this street daily, and office workers of the area know what's available to them?" We'd appreciate your help to spread the word! Anyone you know working on Dame Street, Georges Street, South William Street, Aungier Street and surrounding areas, <a href='mailto:Friends Address?subject=You%20might%20like%20this..&body=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mylunch.ie%2Flunchbox%2FTheamazinglunchtriangle%2F1926'>do let them know</a> about the exclusive deals we have available! The more users of the site, the more offers we can get, and  this triangle will spread across the city, and only get better and better!         Related Tags: <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, Wed, 06 Apr 2011 Soup For Life <invalidtag src='http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1'><fb:like font='arial' href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/SoupForLife/1932' layout='button_count' show_faces='true' width='600'></fb:like></invalidtag> There's nothing like a hearty bowl of soup to cure that midday craving for something tasty. Vegetable, Tomato, Carrot & Coriander, Mushroom, ah hell, we love em all, and we're sure that you do to! Healthy, filling, great value and warm<img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Soup for Life.gif' style='width: 201px; height: 268px; float: right; border-width: 3px; border-style: solid; margin: 3px;' />, it's a no brainer. So, if we said to you that you could enjoy a bowl of soup this week, and also be safe in the knowledge that at least €1 of what you pay is going to a charity, with the aim of making hunger history, it'd be pretty cool right? Well, that's what <a href='http://www.soupforlife.ie/about.html' target='_blank'>Soup For Life</a> is all about! Celebrating National Soup Week, from 8th-15th April, <a href='http://www.soupforlife.ie/' target='_blank'>Soup for Life</a>, supported by Gorta, is encouraging everyone across Ireland to gather friends, family, colleagues and/or school friends together over a simple bowl, cup or pot of nutritious soup. A simple, but effective idea, and a simple meal which is enjoyed by millions of people and their families in both the developed and developing world. For the whole week, restaurants, cafes and pubs across Cork and Dublin are also becoming <a href='http://www.soupforlife.ie/soupporters.html' target='_blank'>Gorta supporters</a> and donating €1 per bowl of soup sold during National Soup Week, so you've no excuse not to enjoy a bowl over the week! Eat it, drink it, slurp it, whatever, just get involved! How do I get involved? It's also really easy to get involved yourself, just organise or attend a Soup for Life event and make a small contribution – even just €1 - to gorta. <a href='http://www.soupforlife.ie/faqs.html' target='_blank'>All the info on how is available here</a>, and there's even a <a href='http://www.soupforlife.ie/pdf/gorta_Fundraising_Planner.pdf' target='_blank'>Fundraising Planner </a>too! The event can be held in your kitchen, office, staffroom, school, your favourite park - it can be absolutely anywhere! You can also spread the word among your friends, family, colleagues and encourage everyone in Ireland to SOUP IT UP! There is no minimum amount if you're raising, and every cent raised for Soup for Life will go towards life-changing programmes in sub-Saharan Africa. What restaurants are "souping it up"? There are loads and loads of <a href='http://www.soupforlife.ie/soupporters.html' target='_blank'>Cork</a> and <a href='http://www.soupforlife.ie/soupporters.html' target='_blank'>Dublin</a> restaurants getting involved in the week, and serving up some delicious soups! The likes of Cornstore, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/Wagamama/SouthMainSt/1289' target='_blank'>Wagamama</a>, and Fenns Quay in Cork, and <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/BloomBrasserie/11UpperBaggotStreet/1497' target='_blank'>Bloom Brasserie</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/LeCafeDesIrlandais/12-13SouthGreatGeorgesStreet/1570' target='_blank'>Le Cafe Des Irlandais</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/CamdenCourtHotel/CamdenSt/1308' target='_blank'>Camden Court Hotel</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/TheGreenHen/33ExchequerStreet/1498' target='_blank'>The Green Hen</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/GreenNineteen/19CamdenStLower/1272' target='_blank'>Green 19</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/venue/KCPeaches/Unit10ATrinityEnterpriseCentre/1811' target='_blank'>KC Peaches</a>, and <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=wagamama' target='_blank'>Wagamama</a> are involved in Dublin. The crew at <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=itsa' target='_blank'>Itsa</a> are really getting into the spirit, and are <a href='http://blog.soupforlife.ie/2011/04/itsa-morrocan-lentil-soup-for-life.html' target='_blank'>showing you how to cook their Moroccan Spice Veg, with puy lentils speciality</a>! Delicious! You can find the full list of soupporters <a href='http://www.soupforlife.ie/soupporters.html' target='_blank'>here</a>! Vote for your favourite flava! Soup For Life is also your chance to tell the world what your favourite soup is, or "which type of soup you think has <img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Tomato Soup.jpg' style='width: 185px; height: 123px; float: right; border-width: 3px; border-style: solid; margin: 3px;' />the S-Factor", as the Soup For Life team put it! We're chowder fiends here at mylunch (<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C7PE2YdEQ4' target='_blank'>or chowda, if you prefer</a>!), but you may not be, so <a href='http://soupforlife.ie/poll/index.php' target='_blank'>cast your vote here</a>! French Onion and Veg are neck and neck at the moment! So, that's the soup scéal! Be sure to order a hearty bowl in one of these fine establishments over the next, week or get involved in other ways and help to make hunger history! Now, where's our ladel and soup eating spoon?         <invalidtag src='http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=155017274558098&xfbml=1'><fb:comments href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/SoupForLife/1932' num_posts='10' width='650'></fb:comments> </invalidtag> Related Tags: <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, <a href='../../../venue/Itsa/FitzwilliamLane/1296'>Itsa</a>, <a href='../../../venue/Itsa/FitzwilliamLane/1296'>Itsa Bagels</a>, <a href='../../../venue/Itsa/FitzwilliamLane/1296'>Itsa Bagel</a>, Fri, 08 Apr 2011 Sun, sea, sand and delicious pasties <invalidtag src='http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1'><fb:like font='arial' href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/Sun,sea,sandanddeliciouspasties/1933' layout='button_count' show_faces='true' width='600'></fb:like></invalidtag> Right, so, say if I said to you that there was a green, leafy area, part of which dislikes English rule, which speaks with a strange accent, loves farming, dairy, fresh hearty food and rugby, and drinks until the cows come home. It’d sound familiar, and you’d know exactly where to think of right?<img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Cornwall.jpg' style='width: 229px; height: 156px; border-width: 3px; border-style: solid; margin: 3px; float: right;' /> Yep got it in one, Cornwall of course! The South Western English county has had it’s share of trials and tribulations with the Great Empire, and in fact, some would like to see Cornwall as a separate state to England! Cornwall is home to a long, long coastline of sandy havens, of which Newquay and Penzance are probably the most famous, and there’s nothing they like more after a hard day’s surfing/tending the land/sunbathing, than a tasty bit to eat. The traditional dish of Cornwall is the Cornish pasty. What’s that, you say, they like Danishes, apple tarts et al? No, no, no! A PASTY, not a pastry! Made by placing the uncooked filling on a flat pastry circle, and folding it to wrap the filling, crimping the edge to form a seal. The result is a raised semicircular package, which is filled with tasty goodness! So, where can you get one of these bad boys? Well, the Hanley team have brought them to our fair shores! With four stores (three in Dublin and one in Galway), Kevin and the Hanley team bake fresh pasties every two hours, and offer over 13 different fillings for your pleasure! Pasties have <a href='http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/12550076' target='_blank'>recently been made a protected foodstuff</a>, and <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=hanleys cornish pasties' target='_blank'>Hanley's</a> are all made and transferred direct from a small bakery in Cornwall, so they definitely pass this test! But, as well as that, there are loads of benifits to becoming a pasty pioneer!<img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Cornish Pasty.jpg' style='width: 391px; height: 189px; float: right; border-width: 3px; border-style: solid; margin: 3px;' /> Quick (no long lunchtime queues) Fresh (hot and direct from the oven) Convenient (the original hand held food) Healthy (Their best seller "The Traditional" for example, is less than 500 calories, and under 5% fat! Compare that to a greasy roll or a sambo!) Great value (show them our offer on your phone, or print it, and you'll get one for half price!) You may have seen the famous <a href='http://www.facebook.com/mylunch.ie#!/photo.php?fbid=165007386850975&set=a.165001153518265.36215.100000251452781&theater' target='_blank'>Hanley's Beatle</a> roaming around the city centre perhaps, or you may have seen the <a href='http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=196326361270' target='_blank'>Facebook group</a> which Trinity students set up in homage to Hanley's, and if you still haven't tried one, well here's your chance!<a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=hanleys cornish pasties' target='_blank'> </a> <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=hanleys cornish pasties' target='_blank'>Click here for an exclusive mylunch offer which will be running for a limited time only: Half Price on all Hanley's Pasties, in all of their stores! </a>   <invalidtag src='http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=155017274558098&xfbml=1'><fb:comments href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/Sun,sea,sandanddeliciouspasties/1933' num_posts='10' width='650'></fb:comments> </invalidtag> Related Tags: <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=hanleys cornish pasties' target='_blank'>Hanley's Cornish Pasties</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=hanleys cornish pasties' target='_blank'>Hanleys Pasties</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=hanleys cornish pasties' target='_blank'>Hanley's, Pasty</a>, <a href='http://www.mylunch.ie/layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=hanleys cornish pasties' target='_blank'>Cornish Pasties</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, Mon, 11 Apr 2011 Win free coffee for a month at Itsa <invalidtag src='http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1'></invalidtag> <fb:like font='' href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/WinfreecoffeeforamonthatItsa/1934' show_faces='true' width='600'></fb:like> You've probably already seen that this weeks comp is a celebration of the good things in life! Fine fresh coffee, delicious bagels, homemade soups and great value are all things you associate with Itsa Bagel stores. With <a href='../../../layout/multiplevenues.cfm?venue=itsa' target='_blank'>four branches currently on site</a>, all of which offer great value lunch options, Itsa are a firm favourite of you lunch lovers, and this week, they are celebrating the installation of a brand new Barista Coffee Machine in their <a href='../../../venue/Itsa/FitzwilliamLane/1296' target='_blank'>Fitzwilliam Lane</a> store! Still using top class Java Republic coffee from their carbon neutral Roastery in Ballycoolin, the crew are very excited about their new coffee making baby, and if you want to sample the taste for yourself, then see here for their <a href='../../../userfiles/files/Itsa%20Barista%20style%20%282%29.pdf' target='_blank'>amazing value special intro price (€1!)</a> in the Fitzwilliam store! As well as this though, the lovely Itsa crew have been offering offer two lucky mylunch users the chance to win the fantastic prize of free coffee for a month (30 coffees) at any of the four Itsa stores on site! Now, one of these prizes is gone, but we've got the Fitzwilliam Lane specific prize still left, and we want to give it away to one of our lovely Facebook fans! Simply leave a Facebook comment below, answering the question... What are the name of Itsa's foundeing sisters? (HINT: Try the Info tab on <a href='http://www.facebook.com/pages/itsa-Bagel-Stores/119644265355?sk=info' target='_blank'>Itsa's Facebook page here</a>, or the <a href='http://www.itsa.ie/home/itsagroup/profile/' target='_blank'>about section on their webpage</a>!) We'll pick a winner who will recieve 30 free coffees to avail of at the Fitzwilliam Lane store over the weekend! <invalidtag src='http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=155017274558098&xfbml=1'><fb:comments href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/WinfreecoffeeforamonthatItsa/1934' num_posts='10' width='650'></fb:comments> </invalidtag> Related Tags: <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, <a href='../../../venue/Itsa/FitzwilliamLane/1296'>Itsa</a>, <a href='../../../venue/Itsa/FitzwilliamLane/1296'>Itsa Bagels</a>, <a href='../../../venue/Itsa/FitzwilliamLane/1296'>Itsa Bagel</a>, Fri, 08 Apr 2011 Watercooler Moments <InvalidTag src='http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1'></script><fb:like href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/WatercoolerMoments/1935' show_faces='true' width='450' font=''></fb:like> Welcome to Monday all! There's a few tired heads in the mylunch office this morning, after staying up to watch our Rory in the golf last night, but never fear, we've still managed to keep track of all the stories which will be big around the watercooler this morning! Read on for drunk students, high air stewards and much much more! Jessie J is not ok! UK Pop star Jessie J was <a href='http://thedailyedge.thejournal.ie/jessie-j-shocked-by-level-of-drunkenness-at-trinity-ball-118611-Apr2011/' target='_blank'>left dumbfounded at the level of drunkenness</a> at the annual Trinity Ball on Friday night! The <a href='http://twitter.com/#!/jessiejofficial/status/56497624219525120' target='_blank'>singer tweeted</a> that "Girls were unconscious, and guys were literally trampling each other", and she found the gig "wasn't easy". The gig was stopped on numerous occasions, as students got a little out of hand, but overall the night was deemed a huge success. The resident mylunch expert who ventured to the ball said he "couldn't remember much trouble", but we're not sure whether that was because he has a bad memory, or if he was part of the furore! Jessie, who is anti binge drinking, after<a href='http://www.firstnews.co.uk/news/jessie-j-suffers-from-heart-problems-i2986' target='_blank'> suffering a heart problem since she was 11</a>, will be back in Ireland for Oxegen in July. If she though the Trinity Ball was drunken.... Flying high... A <a href='http://www.independent.ie/national-news/milehigh-air-steward-delusional-after-eating-marijuana-2614620.html' target='_blank'>former Aer Lingus flight attendant</a> who ate a cookie laced with marijuana before a transatlantic flight became delusional and paranoid when the plane he was working on took off! Miguel Sanchez drank three or four vodkas, then unwittingly ate a cookie with the drug in it, and went to work for a flight from San Fran. After the plane took off, she said Mr Sanchez became tearful and thought he was being photographed by passengers who he suspected were "plants" from Aer Lingus. When a co worker was trying to calm him down, he said he could feel fleas and lice on his body. The case is ongoing. [Insert numerous jokes about flying high, flying without wings etc here] Why thank you Mr. Prime Minister! Danger Dave Cameron was <a href='http://thedailyedge.thejournal.ie/uk-prime-minster-in-f-word-outburst-at-journalist-over-british-empire-gaffe-118644-Apr2011/' target='_blank'>embroiled in a swearing row</a> over the weekend. The Prime Minister apparently turned on reporters on a plane journey back from Pakistan saying: “You f*****!” to one journalist when he learned of the controversy surrounding the publication of his remark he made about Britain being the root of most of the world's problems! Reports that the reporter responded with "Well, at least you're not as boring as I thought you were" are unfounded it seems... Sports, Sports, Sports It was a big weekend in the sporting calendar, as golf's Masters, the Grand National, and the Heineken Cup took centre stage. In the Aviva on Saturday, Leinster defeated Leicester in a pulsating game of rugby, by 17-10. Accuracy from the boot of Sexton, and a great try from Nacewa saw the blues through, although things got a bit hairy at the end, as Leicester closed to within 7. <a href='http://www.rte.ie/player/#v=1095962' target='_blank'>Watch all the highlights here</a>. Elsewhere, Ulster went down to Northampton, while Munster beat Brive away, in a classis encounter. On Saturday, the relatively unfancied Ballybriggs, saddled by Don McCain, <a href='http://www.rte.ie/sport/racing/2011/0409/ballabriggs_grandnational.html' target='_blank'>came home in a tight finish</a> to win the Aintree Grand National. The mylunch office had no winners you'll be sad to hear! More big news came on the day, as two horses had to be put down, and a jockey who <a href='http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2011/04/11/aintree-sparkles-but-grand-national-gloss-hit-by-fatalities-92534-28495743/' target='_blank'>suffered an awkward fall is still in hospital</a>. Finally, the biggest story of the weekend, was the one that never came to pass, as <a href='http://www.rte.ie/sport/golf/2011/0411/mcilroyr.html' target='_blank'>Rory McIlroy couldn't keep it together in the last round to finish off the Masters</a>. The young Northener will be looking back on a disastrous three holes from 10th-12th last night. The event was won by the classy Charles Schwartzel. Better luck next year Rory, you've done us proud!     Related Tags: <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, <a href='../../../'>Watercooler Moments</a>, <a href='../../../'>Small talk</a>, <a href='../../../'>Watercooler</a>, Mon, 11 Apr 2011 Wafty B Hosts Tea <invalidtag src='http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1'><fb:like font='' href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/WaftyBHostsTea/1942' layout='button_count' show_faces='true' width='600'></fb:like></invalidtag> It is time to get those pinkies ready and your tea drinking hats on. The mysterious and elusive Wafty Beetroot, or Wafty B to her friends, is hosting a pop up afternoon tea party in a secret location somewhere along Dawson Street for only one day, this Saturday 16th April. All proceeds collected will go to Capuchin Day Centre, Bow Street, Dublin 7. Fun and for a good cause- it really is win-win! What’s that? What is a pop up tea party? You are seriously missing out! Pop ups are a new craze storming the nation, recession busting foodies organise these events for fun or charities that celebrate good food and good times. Wafty B’s afternoon tea party is very much vintage style: with cups and saucers, Mrs Beeton's champagne & <img alt='' src='http://www.mylunch.ie/userfiles/images/Royal Tea Set.jpg' style='width: 292px; height: 292px; border-width: 3px; border-style: solid; margin: 3px; float: right;' />rhubarb jelly and crème patisserie fruit tarts and sandwiches without crusts (of course!). Vintage style clothing is optional but warmly encouraged, sure why not? Our friend Wafty is a serious foodie who loves to organise fun events like this with her crew of foodie friends. She trained at Ballymaloe Cookery School and that is all she gives away. Very mysterious! If you’re considering doing some detective work on her own <a href='http://www.facebook.com/waftybeetroot#!/waftybeetroot?sk=wall' target='_blank'>check out her page on Facebook</a> or <a href='http://twitter.com/#!/WaftyBeetroot' target='_blank'>join her on Twitter</a>! Gossip is filtering in to us at the office that there will also be “Prohibition” Tea at the event. This stronger tea is strictly reserved for those who slip something extra into the brown envelope provided on their table. It is hard to refuse champagne served in teapots, don’t cha know. <a href='http://www.eventelephant.com/WaftyBHostsTea' target='_blank'>Tickets are €20</a>. There will be four sittings of tea: at 11:00, 12:30, 14:00 and 16:00, and only ticket holders know the exact location of this event, rumoured to be a decedant Georgian house on Dawson St somewhere! Unfortunately all tickets are very nearly sold out, people know a good thing when they see it!   However, don't fret yet,  we're always the go to guys for slipping in the back door, and we've managed to wrangle two tickets for the 11 o clock sitting! See below! The proceeds of the event will be donated to the Capuchin Day Centre, Bow Street, Dublin 7 who feed 500 people daily and distribute 1,000 food parcels weekly. The Capuchin Day Centre has seen a surge in demand for their services recently. Think of it like this: while you are enjoying your cucumber sandwiches (crustless) or scones and cream, you are also helping someone who needs it. It is the ultimate 2 for 1 for the soul.   So, as I say, we've got two tickets for the 11am sitting to give away by tomorrow to you lovely lunchers! If you fancy winning, just answer the question in the comments box below, or <a href='http://www.twitter.com/mylunchie'>tell us on Twitter</a>! (using the hashtag #WaftyB) Good luck everyone! What charity are the proceeds for this great event are going to?     <invalidtag src='http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#appId=155017274558098&xfbml=1'><fb:comments href='http://www.mylunch.ie/lunchbox/WaftyBHostsTea/1942' num_posts='40' width='650'></fb:comments> </invalidtag> Related Tags: <a href='../../../'>lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch menus</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>restaurant offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch options Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>cheap lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Dublin</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch value Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch in Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch deals Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>lunch offers Cork</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch</a>, <a href='../../../'>coeliac lunch options</a>, Wed, 13 Apr 2011