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Monthly Archives: April 2011
Base
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
Posted in Dublin, Food, Restaurants, Reviews
Tagged Dining, Dinner, Dublin, Food, Italian, Nom, Pizza, Restaurant, Reviews
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Nonna Valentina
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
Posted in Dublin, Food, Restaurants, Reviews
Tagged Cooking, Dining, Dinner, Dublin, Food, Italian, Nom, Restaurant, Reviews, Risotto
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What Is This Life…
While out walking today these lines, learned at school an age ago, popped into my head. What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare. When my walk was over I looked up … Continue reading
Posted in Dublin, Poems, Thoughts
Tagged Birds, Dublin, Nature, Walking, Wildfowers, Wildlife
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Kingfisher Restaurant
The Dubliner – 100 Best Restaurants mission continues. I was shopping with my daughter and, having spent most of the morning in Forever 21, we needed a break and something to eat. Picky eater that she is meant there was … Continue reading
Posted in Dublin, Food, Restaurants, Reviews
Tagged Dining, Dublin, Food, Lunch, Nom, Restaurant, Reviews
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Antica Osteria Romagnola
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
Posted in Food, Restaurants, Reviews
Tagged Bologna, Dining, Dinner, Food, Italian, Nom, Restaurant, Reviews, Risotto
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Bitone
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
Posted in Food, Michelin Star, Restaurants, Reviews
Tagged Bologna, Dining, Dinner, Food, Haute Cuisine, Italian, Italy, Michelin Star, Nom, Restaurant, Reviews
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Organic Flower Power
Serendipity brought me here. I was going to visit a friend in hospital and I parked my car near the Blessington Basin where my niece rents a little place. My niece walked with me as far as the hospital and … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Dublin, Restaurants, Reviews
Tagged Dublin, Food, Herbal Teas., Restaurant, Reviews, Tea, Tea Rooms
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Thornton’s Restaurant
To mark yet another wedding anniversary we decided to push the boat out and dine at Thornton’s Restaurant. We have eaten in this Michelin starred restaurant a few times and have always loved it. I reviewed it a couple of … Continue reading
Posted in Dublin, Food, Michelin Star, Restaurants, Reviews
Tagged Dining, Dinner, Dublin, Food, Haute Cuisine, Michelin Star, Nom, Restaurant, Reviews
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