The Irish Times Index

A guide to what's hot and what's not.

A guide to what's hot and what's not.

WHAT'S HOT

Franks New bar and restaurant in Dublin's Grand Canal Quay, owned by Elizabeth Mee and John Hayes, begetters of Elephant & Castle Ireland.

Anna Kournikova Sued by her parents, denied by Enrique - the girl needs all the love she can get.

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Hoodies Back on our backs. We love that look.

After Eights Cocktail of the moment - Kahlua, Crème de Menthe and Baileys. Yum.

What Might Have Been Andrew Roberts's book of imaginary history from 12 top historians: what if the Spanish Armada had been successful; or Al Gore was US president after 9/11?

Shane Lynch Rivalling Kerry McFadden as the comeback kid of the year.

Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares C4 Tuesday nights. We love a bit of rampant Gordon Ramsay.

WHAT'S COLD

Taxi seatbelts in the back How many are there? And which one is mine? And where exactly does it go?

Golf umbrellas So your bank gave you a free massive brolly? Please don't go swinging it in my face.

Effusive reviewers No, it's not "stupendous", it's just OK. OK?

Luas track grooves Wrecking our bicycling buzz.

The accession states Is it too late to find out what and where they are?

Toilet doors without a coathook A delicate balancing act ...

"You're a star" Patronising accolade we can do without, thank you.

Compiled by: Melanie Morris, Claire O'Mahony, Gavin Friday, John Hanamy, Lorraine Dwyer and David O'Brien