Category Archives: Dublin

San Lorenzo’s

Posted on April 20, 2012 by caitrionaw

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 Paris Bakery

Posted on April 7, 2012 by caitrionaw

Recently I came across this little gem on Moore Street. It’s location is not where one would expect to find such a treasure but don’t be put off by the fruit hawkers, the endless row of dodgy phone shops and … Continue reading →

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The Greenhouse

Posted on March 31, 2012 by caitrionaw

Bleu Bistro on dawson Street has closed and The Greenhouse has emerged from its ashes. Mickael Viljanen is executive chef here and, having sampled his work in Gregans Castle last summer, I knew we were in for a treat. MrW … Continue reading →

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Faoi Thalamh

Posted on February 6, 2012 by caitrionaw

It’s always great to see a new idea catching on and Gary Bell’s underground restaurant is a unique dining experience that I had the pleasure of enjoying recently. Faoi Thalamh is a pop up restaurant which can appear in Dublin … Continue reading →

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The Pig’s Ear

Posted on February 2, 2012 by caitrionaw

On foot of a recommendation we decided to try the Pig’s Ear on Nassau Street in Dublin. The restaurant was awarded the prestigious Michelin Bib Gormand in 2011 so I was expecting great things. The restaurant is spread over two levels and we … Continue reading →

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The Wild Boar

Posted on January 28, 2012 by caitrionaw

I won’t mince my words about my recent visit here. I was stunned by how mediocre the experience was. We arrived at  about 2:45 on a Sunday afternoon when the main rush for lunch was finished. We selected our own … Continue reading →

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Mayfield Deli And Eatery

Posted on January 22, 2012 by caitrionaw

After much procrastination I finally made it to this establishment for lunch. It was almost two o’clock on a Saturday afternoon and the place was buzzing. We were lucky to get seats. Five minutes after we arrived people were queuing! This bistro … Continue reading →

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iDeals and eDeals

Posted on January 2, 2012 by caitrionaw

This year my mission is to explore more ‘value’ based restaurants. You can expect to see a lot more posts covering affordable eateries. It is my intention to make full use of online deals in the coming year. To this … Continue reading →

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Eden

Posted on December 27, 2011 by caitrionaw

I didn’t have my reviewer’s hat on when I dined here recently with my in-laws. However, I remembered later that Eden is listed in The Dubliner – 100 Best Restaurants so I had to rethink my decision. So here goes… … Continue reading →

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Skinflint

Posted on December 22, 2011 by caitrionaw

I got two tweetseats at this ‘pop-up’ restaurant recently. A group of four of us arrived so we made up a table of both freeloaders and paying customers. Skinflint is another of Joe Macken’s pop up ideas (like Crackbird) and serves, … Continue reading →

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