Tag Archives: Italian

San Lorenzo’s

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

Following a Saturday morning shopping expedition in the city centre I met up with himself at  San Lorenzo’s for an early lunch. I’d heard reports of good food being dished up here so I thought it would be worth trying … Continue reading →

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The Lovely Food Co

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

The Lovely Food Co opened in Terenure a couple of months ago and appears to be quite popular. It is local to me so I decided to try it for breakfast when catching up with an old pal. I arrived … Continue reading →

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Dunne & Crescenzi

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

We decided to have a late lunch on Saturday and wandered down to Dunne and Crescenzi on South Frederick Street. Clearly I was in a forgiving mood as my previous experience here wasn’t good at all. We arrived at about … Continue reading →

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Ananda

Posted on May 22, 2011 by

I dined here once before and made a brief report about it. I decided it was time to return and had no trouble reserving a table for two at 7:30 on a Friday evening and I only phoned at two … Continue reading →

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Base

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

It was with genuine disbelief that I watched the emergence of Base Wood Fired Pizza from a building, in Terenure, that had lain empty for some time. It was also surprising to see it being developed when the economy was … Continue reading →

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Nonna Valentina

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

For our end-of-year outing our Italian class booked a lunch here. I had no input into choosing the venue so I was very happy to see that we were dining in one of The Dubliner – 100 Best Restaurants. Two birds, one … Continue reading →

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Antica Osteria Romagnola

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

We stayed at  the lovely Porta San Mamolo Hotel on our recent visit to Bologna. The accommodation was excellent and a very decent continental breakfast was included in the deal. The staff were very helpful and friendly at all times. … Continue reading →

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Bitone

Posted on April 17, 2011 by

The highlight of our recent trip to Bologna was supposed to be dinner at the Michelin starred Ristorante Il Sole at nearby Trebbo di Reno (based on a review in this blog). I had secured a table via an internet … Continue reading →

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Il Primo

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

Some time ago I was going to meet a foodie friend for lunch in Dublin city centre. I suggested Il Primo, about which I had read great things, but her response was “Meh, I’ve been there and I wouldn’t go … Continue reading →

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Taste Of Emilia

Posted on March 12, 2011 by

  An essential trip to Rambler’s Way for some new hiking clothes gave himself and myself an opportunity to divert to Liffey Street to try out ‘Taste Of Emilia’. This is a bijou Italian café/wine bar/deli/salumeria. And what a find! … Continue reading →

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