Category: Bargains & Special Offers
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Reader’s Recommend: Thai in Rathmines
Our reader Joanne of Stitch and Bear got in touch to recommend Sweet Basil Thai in Rathmines: Just wanted to give a shout out for the Sweet Basil Thai restaurant in Rathmines where you can enjoy a starter and main course for €12.50 every night. Food is really flavoursome and compares very well to some…
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Readers Recommend
Some more tips from our lovely readers in Dublin: Ken had some good things to say about the new Marco Pierre White restaurant on Dawson St: Randomly ended up in his new restaurant on Dawson Street last week and thanks to Dine in Dublin week got a 3 course meal, including tea/coffee for under 30…
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Review: The Cheese Pantry, Drumcondra
There’s a great deal on at The Cheese Pantry in Drumcondra Road this weekend: a cheese and charcuterie board with a glass of wine for only €8 per person. I had a really delicious meal here last Saturday. My friend Cat very kindly invited me to join her family for her graduation lunch – and…
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Controlling Portion Size Saves Money
One lb (454g) minced beef is on sale in Superquinn for €2, reduced from €4.69. I bought 2lbs and made two lasagnas: four days dinners for two. Finally, we were able to resist the to resist the temptation for seconds – normally we eat too much and are stuffed. It’s totally unnecessary and a waste…
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Why M&S is great
Is Marks and Spencer now the best value supermarket in Ireland? Yesterday, I was working in Dublin city on a very busy freelance writing job and I needed to grab a quick take-away lunch. A work mate reminded me that M&S have a great value lunch offer: a sandwich, packet of crisps, and drink for…
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Home made cranberry sorbets and sauces – under €5
In Marks and Spencer today, I noticed that 225g fresh cranberries are half price, reduced from €4.19 to 2.09. At Tesco, these festive fruits are priced €3.19 for 300g. Or €2.49 for 340g at Superquinn. I’m making a few of my own sauces and chutneys to bring to my parents’ this Christmas, including this cranberry…