Wine tasting on a Thursday evening. Who am I? Frasier Crane? I associate fine wines irrevocably with Frasier. And as I sat down at a table for NI Science Festival's wine tasting all I could think about was the episode when Niles becomes the "cork master" at their wine club....
In previous posts I've talked about my penchant for old buildings. I've done a paranormal tour of East Belfast's Strand Cinema, explored Hillsborough Castle, traversed Belfast learning about street art brightening up many abandoned buildings in the city; and much more besides. So, obviously the dork within me was well on...
I've always been drawn to old buildings. I love immersing myself in the design and decor of a bygone era, pretending I'm a character out of an Austen novel, whiling the days away in a large manor house, in a perpetual state of luxuriant boredom. From the Keats-Shelley house in...
For many, the words "one-woman show" brings to mind that Friends episode. You know the one. With the furious actress yelling at the audience "CHAPTER ONE - MY FIRST PERIOD." I've personally always liked the idea of a one-woman show though and c21 Theatre's 'It Only Takes a Minute' promised...
It's an exciting time to be in Northern Ireland. New restaurants, cafes, hotels and even theatre companies are opening up everyday, enriching the country for tourists and locals alike. Marble Productions is the latest addition to Northern Irish theatre, founded by Cathy Ievers and Ellen Colliers, two young women passionate...
In case the title didn't give it away, this post concerns a topic very close to my heart - NOODLES. The latest addition to the Ormeau Road's eclectic selection of eating establishments is Bia Rebel, Northern Ireland's first ramen noodle shop. I'll be honest, I'm not particularly refined in my...
I don't think I have ever met someone who describes themselves as a "morning person." Mornings are nice, I like the morning, it's the actual task of getting out of bed which is the problem and unfortunately the two kinda go together. There needs to be a really good reason...
On a chilly, November afternoon in the city, we decided to be a bit decadent and try out Belfast's new purveyor of French cuisine - Café Parisien. I've walked past many times since it opened its doors back in October, and been intrigued by the very classic, elegant décor...
The words "street art" and "Belfast" generally conjure to mind the famous political murals throughout this city. A deeply troubled political history is preserved through the very walls of Belfast, a constant reminder of what has passed. And this is all for the most part, very recent history. Rewind...
When walking the streets of Belfast, as I often do - living here and that - I find myself frequently mulling over what it might be like visiting this city as a tourist. Like many tourists' stays, I imagine it would be pretty concentrated in the city centre and...