Mag
Hag: 1. Pauric Sweeny; 2. Sonya Lennon and Brendan Courtney; 3. Maria Fusco.
(Pix. Anthony Woods)
One of
Dublin’s top hotels, Dylan, is on a quest of self improvement at the moment and
there seems to be no stopping it.
Constantly evolving but remaining a firm favourite, the hotel has just
launched its own magazine, also named, appropriately, Dylan.
Fans
and friends of the 5-star hotel gathered on Wednesday evening to celebrate the new
magazine and were warmly welcomed by GM Grainne Ross. Perrier Jouet Champagne cocktails went
down a treat while canapés from the Dylan kitchen whetted appetites.
In the
magazine, which will be published bi-annually, the experienced Dylan staff share
their knowledge of all that Dublin has to offer - everything from fashion and
beauty tips to food and cocktail recipes, and from celebrity interviews to
stylish gadgets and keeping fit.
The
inaugural edition has head chef Glenn Murphy and Food and Beverage boss Raphael
Bondelle teach readers how to create delicious dishes and cocktails, including
Raphael’s signature Chocolate Martini, while fashionistas can read about the
latest trends and gain an insight to rising fashion designer J.W Anderson.
Guests
on the night included designer Pauric Sweeny, TV3's The Holiday Show
presenters Ciara Whelan and John Slattery, Daisy Regan of concierge
experts Quintessentially Lifestyle, Tina Koumarianos of IMAGE magazine and top chef
Martjin Kajuiter. Sonya
Lennon and Brendan Courtney were there; both of them are soon to launch their
own eponymous fashion label Lennon Courtney.
For
many at the party it was an opportunity to admire the Dylan’s newly redesigned terrace
area, an Oriental-style space sure to be the hottest spot for al fresco
socialising this season - and we’re not just talking about the retractable
roof!
