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Jennifer Byrne
Member since: 08 January 2007
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No. of Reviews: 10
Status: Foodie
Last Visit: 06 July 2007
Member since: 08 January 2007
Location:
No. of Reviews: 10
Status: Foodie
Last Visit: 06 July 2007
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The Bull & Castle Beerhall and Steakhouse (FXB)Posted on 06 July 2007
We booked a table here and were lucky to get a very regal 4-seater dinner table on a raised platform. All the rest were normal pub tables and sofas. This place is a pub not a restaurant. The food is simple and good. Mussels, smoked salmon and boxty starters were no frills but very fresh. Steaks all round for mains and they were delicious. Cooked perfectly. Great potatoes sides too. Overall its quality comfort food in casual surroundings and good value too. Go when you're hungry or go pre-drinking for soakage. Then check out the excellent beerhall upstairs...
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BotticelliPosted on 20 April 2007
SOLID FARE: Botticelli is a no-frills but authentic Italian where you'd least expect it. You'll get 3 courses for under €40 and that’s including beer or wine (1/2 bottle each!). The suppli (deep-fried rice and mozzarella balls) are crisp on the outside, cheesy and soft on the inside. The bruschetta (often underestimated but fab when done right!) is a perfect balance of tomato, olive oil, garlic and basil and it’s served on toasted bread spread with black olive tapenade, a nice touch. The tomato, basil and mozzarella salad is simple and plain but good quality. The pizza is light with only a few toppings i.e. Italian not American style. The tomato based pasta sauces are so fresh that although I rarely order pasta when dining out, I've done it twice here and devoured it both times. The wine list has a couple of nice wines but avoid the house white, it’s not good. The waiters are Italian, tanned, attractive and flirty. The place gets a bustling cafe vibe at the weekends as it feeds the tourists. Its noisy but unpretentious and good fun, even the staff seem to be having a good time. They're proud of their simple, good quality food and it shows! Best of all is the gelati (Italian ice cream). Its gooey, homemade and divine - my favourite is the champagne & strawberry flavour, oh and the chocolate and the pistachio and the strawberry...just don't skip dessert!
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Chilli BananaPosted on 29 January 2007
Really nice spot in Drumcondra for Thai food. Good when you want a chat (its quiet) and also if you've a gang with you (the atmosphere isn't great unless you bring your own). I, like my fellow MenuPages reviewer Aisling, have also dined here in the presence of Miss Mumba, so she must be a regular! We went for the mixed platter of Thai starters, a delicious and dependable choice to keep everyone happy. The soups are all aromatic and authentic. Sweet & sour prawns for main were beautifully presented with lots of prawns and fresh vegetables. Chicken in chilli oil and garlic is heavenly! Desserts are not worth it. All seem to be pre-packaged. But then, you don't go to a Thai restaurant for apple pie.
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OdessaPosted on 08 January 2007
10 of us had an early meal (5pm) here in December. My first time in the restaurant although I managed to find my way into the private club on one occasion. Funny how folks like to be a member of something other people can't get into. I can confirm the members are all well heeled and well aware of it! Anyway the restaurant: like the rest of the place, the decor is to die for. I adored it and I adored it even more when my Bellini arrived. Food was really good even though we were limited to a set menu on account of Crimbo. The place has a cosy, sexy atmosphere. Good for a hot date if you can find one. I'll be back, but won't be joining up (as if I'd be let!).
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Chapter One RestaurantPosted on 08 January 2007
Managed to get in here 3 times during 2006 despite the price! I'm a fool for food! It’s the best! Go! Experience this! Its luxurious and delicious and not a bit of pretension from either staff or punters. These guys show the rest of the city how it’s done!
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