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    <h2>Rathmines Restaurant Scene Heats Up</h2>
    <p><em>A fresh wave of restaurants is elevating Rathmines' culinary offerings.</em></p>


    <ul>
        <li>Rathmines is experiencing a dining renaissance, shedding its "culinary desert" image.</li>
        <li>New restaurants are bringing higher-quality cuisine to teh area.</li>
        <li>The area has historically been dominated by fast-food options despite its affluent residents.</li>
    </ul>



<p>DUBLIN, July 2, 2025 - What's causing the shift in Rathmines' dining scene? The emergence of higher quality restaurants is transforming the area from a culinary desert into a destination for diverse and exciting food experiences.</p>

    <strong>Reader question:</strong>&mdash;What type of cuisine do you think is missing from the Rathmines dining scene? Share your thoughts in the comments below.


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        Clockwise from back left: veggie dumplings, chilled king oyster mushroom, prawn toast, shredded potato in tangy garlic vinegar dressing at Queen Stop in Rathmines, Dublin 6.

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<p>Riding along Upper Rathmines Road, the area's potential is evident. It's surprising considering the affluence of the D6 redbrick houses. Why has it been a dining "desert," primarily filled with fast-food and takeaways?</p>

    <strong>Did you know?</strong>&mdash;Dublin postal districts are sometimes used to describe areas. D6,where Rathmines is located,is known for its Victorian architecture and affluent residents.


<h3>A Look Back</h3>
<p>The area once hosted The Wine Epergne, the first restaurant opened in 1990 by chef Kevin Thornton, widely considered to be one of the nation's best. Thornton later achieved Michelin-starred success with his eponymous restaurant in Portobello and st Stephen's Green. It closed in 2016.</p>

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Clockwise from back left: veggie dumplings, chilled king oyster mushroom, prawn toast, shredded potato in tangy garlic vinegar dressing at Queen Stop in Rathmines, Dublin 6.

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<p>Riding along Upper Rathmines Road, the area’s potential is evident. It’s surprising considering the affluence of the D6 redbrick houses. Why has it been a dining “desert,” primarily filled with fast-food and takeaways?</p>

<strong>Did you know?</strong>&mdash;Dublin postal districts are sometimes used to describe areas. D6,where Rathmines is located,is known for its Victorian architecture and affluent residents.

<h3>A Look Back</h3>

<p>The area once hosted The Wine Epergne, the first restaurant opened in 1990 by chef Kevin Thornton, widely considered to be one of the nation’s best. Thornton later achieved Michelin-starred success with his eponymous restaurant in Portobello and st Stephen’s Green. It closed in 2016.</p>