*I was a guest for dinner, usual disclaimers apply i.e. feeding me doesn’t mean a good review, that you earn all by yourself*
Marcels used to sit on St. Marys’s Road in Ballsbridge. It’s reincarnation in the more central location of Merrion Row has made it all the more accessible to many. It’s a restaurant, bistro and bar all in one. I found myself sitting there on a Thursday evening in March. Continue reading
*I visited Box Burger in Bray as part of a Zomato food led experience. The review following is an honest and true reflection of my visit.*
Burgers. Who doesn’t love a burger. I know I love them. They go with lunch, they go with dinner and they most certainly go with 3a.m. after one or two (too many) pints. On a more sober note however, I had the pleasure of joining the Zomato crew for a trip to Box Burger in Bray. Continue reading
The 1592 is probably a restaurant that many of you have never heard of. It’s not surprising either. It’s located in Trinity College Dublin and is not open to the general public. I’ve been working in Trinity College for ten years and it has always been on my list of places to have lunch. Continue reading
Afternoon tea is a popular choice of many. Pastries, scones and finger sandwiches served with tea and coffee is the norm. Hotels continually try to outdo each other with variations on the theme; gentleman’s afternoon tea, peculiar afternoon tea, chocolate afternoon tea and art afternoon tea to name but a few. I’ve tried most and like them all. Continue reading
I had a Belgian Bucket list when I took a weekend trip to Brussels back in January.
I’ve been to Eden Bar & Grill a few times for dinner and never been disappointed. I particularly liked when they had Jamie Nancy and the Blueboys for their evening jazz. Alas they no longer have live music, but they have always had good food and good cocktails. Continue reading
Every so often a food and drink led experience comes along which you will salivate about for the entire week beforehand. Such was the case when I was lucky enough to join The AA Foodies as a guest for a night in Sika restaurant in Powerscourt Hotel. Continue reading
Brussels is well-known for its beer and the little boy taking a piss. Something else they are renowned for is their frites (chips). Once again the Gastro Gays steered me in the right direction (I think I’ll just bring them on holiday with me next time). Try Friterie Tabora they declared, they have the most amazing frites. So naturally I did. Continue reading