WHAT’S HOT
Dublin Flea Probably Ireland’s best Christmas market, The Point Square, December 6th-9th and 13th-16th
Subscription pressies The Christmas gift that keeps giving
Our Table hot sauce Delicious hot sauce, with 50 cent from each sale going to education funds for children in direct provision
Santa at Arnotts All of the money raised (Arnotts ask for a voluntary donation of €5 per family) from Santa’s grotto will go to St Vincent de Paul and Pieta House
Halloumi burgers Far tastier than flaccid veggie burgers. A delicious take is served in a blaa with beetroot, roasted peppers and salad at No 9 Cafe, Waterford
Peter Doyle The artist will be the first exhibited at Atelier Maser from December 7th
Katie Mullally Taking inspiration from old Irish coins for beautiful jewellery Fairy lights The more the merrier
WHAT’S NOT
Restaurant design fatigue It’s no fun when we can guess what new spots look like before they even open
Everyone selling Is it possible to follow folks on Instagram without them pushing a #sp discount code?
Late-night taxis December means shortages
Achievement panic The end-of-year feeling that you haven’t done the things you set out to do in 2018
Lengthy gift lists Strip it back to Kris Kindle, and everyone will be happier and less stressed
Going out Festive house parties are far preferable to hitting the town
