The November Edit: Restaurants, Exhibitions, Trends And Culture
By The Gloss
From beautiful candles to exciting exhibitions, here are the things that are making us fall in love with November …
November started in style with THE GLOSS Gala in the RDS. Fresh from captivating guests as our speakers, Amanda Wakeley OBE and Jo Elvin share the story of a friendship forged through fashion, media and decades spent at the top of their respective professionsreflecting on the experiences, shared passions and moments that brought them to where they are today. Read their story here.
As the evenings draw in, we’re embracing cosy season with two exceptional new Irish candle brands. The Tenters by Marlowe, inspired by Dublin 8’s rich industrial heritage, takes its olfactory cues from the old Player’s tobacco factory on the South Circular Road and comes housed in a beautifully crafted ceramic vessel by Simon Kidd of Throwing Shapes. We are equally taken with SisterBrother. Inspired by memory, place and identity, the collection is sophisticated and evocative, with Saffron Noir standing out for its intoxicating blend of olibanum, saffron, Egyptian papyrus and musk amberette; wintry, elegant and quietly seductive.
For those looking to venture out, Banba on Harcourt Street is the restaurant opening of the season. Helmed by executive chef Ross Bryans, the produce-led menu celebrates the very best Irish farmers, growers and winemakers, with open-fire cooking, changing seasonal dishes and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Art lovers should mark November 5-8 in their diaries for Dublin Gallery Weekend, a city-wide celebration of Irish contemporary art featuring exhibitions, talks and events designed to welcome everyone from seasoned collectors to curious first-time visitors. And for those determined to get ahead of Christmas, the Irish Pop-Up Collective returns to the Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire, on November 22, bringing together some of the country’s most exciting independent brands across fashion, beauty, homewares, food and art. From inspiring conversations and atmospheric scents to memorable meals, cultural discoveries and thoughtful shopping, November offers the perfect opportunity to savour the month before the festive whirlwind begins.
