Whats hot and whats not
WHAT’S HOT
Vincent BrowneIn our book he wins the TV election contest hands down, and Mario Rosenstock, ditto
Roasted pear and bacon sandwichesDivine invention of Marian Kilcoyne and Dervla James at the Pepper Pot Cafe in Powerscourt Townhouse Centre. There's Mount Callan cheddar in there too. Open seven days
'Vote with passion, not with anger'Good advice from Jesse Jackson – repeat it over and over to yourself throughout next week
'Inside Job'No film this year will turn your stomach more. Forget gorefests, this documentary explores the nauseating greed that lead to the global financial meltdown
Fruit-shaped earringsFrom Prada for spring, and sure to be copied faster than you can peel a banana
Ryvita ThinsThey're not brand new but try in post-resolution, pre-Lent season, they are 37 calories each and a whole lot better than thick old dog-biscuity crispbreads
Imbibe coffeeIrish company selling fairtrade, organic and Rainforest Alliance-certified coffee that tastes like caffeine heaven. Buy from the Runner Bean or Listons, Dublin
Locks RestaurantThe room overlooking Dublin's Grand Canal is charming and comfortable, the service and decor perfectly polished, and lunch/early-bird is €19.50. French know-how. Top of the list.
Dolly PartonPlaying the 02 on September 14th. Jolene! Working 9 to 5! We're so getting a front-row seat for this
WHAT’S NOT
Boot camp screamingWalking in a park on a Saturday morning and suddenly you're assaulted by parade-ground yelling. Very discomfiting as you look nervously around for IMF officials
Tea in Terminal 2We love T2, except that all tea comes with a bag floating in it. There's an opportunity here for someone to class it up (see Wall Keogh above?)
Directory inquiriesNever, ever, ever let them put you through. The subsequent call charge is likely to be the highest thing on your bill by a mile
LaceThe fabric du jour. Really? It makes some of us feel like we're wearing a giant doily
GymsLike that impulse-buy poncho/boob tube, you're regretting that pricey gym membership, aren't ya? (Visits = one)
