Much Ado About Dublin

Lamb with a vegetable tart at the famed Patrick Guilbaud restaurant
I'm currently writing a feature on a foodie few days in Dublin, Ireland, so I can't write too much about it here. But here are some photos that capture the wonderful time I had in this most majestic city. Enjoy!

A proper scone with jam and clotted cream at the Merrion Hotel. Starbucks "scones" are more like gigantic, doughy hockey pucks compared to these light, buttery confections!

Gorgeous teacakes inspired by real works of art at the Merrion Hotel.

Real Irish brown bread at the Cellar Restaurant. The texture is a bit crumbly on the inside, which I've heard is a good thing. It was hearty and delicious.

The architecture around Dublin is really something to see. There are modern structures and buildings that are hundreds of years old, like this one. I highly recommend the bus tour - it's a great way to get an overview of the city before taking it on by foot.

Ahhhhh - a good, strong cup of tea with milk! I drank many, many cups of tea during my trip. "Want a cup of tea?" is probably one of the most commonly asked questions in Ireland.

The famed Grafton Street, the shopping/dining hub of Central Dublin. It's always bustling with activity and makes for fantastic people watching!

Antique Guinness bottles at the Guinness factory in Dublin. No visit to Dublin would be complete without a tour (you can explore it on your own or do a guided tour), which ends with a free pint of Guinness!