Posted by: chefsathome on: July 4, 2009
3 courses from the daily Market Menu & half a btl of Wine pp €34.. this also includes a glass of Champagne on arrival, Available until the 19th July.. Tuesday-Thurs between 7 – 8 Friday-Saturday – 7-8.30 Ridiculously good value will have to check it out next wk..
Posted by: chefsathome on: July 3, 2009
Valparasio Monkstown… just gone through a revamp.. new head chef in place – Paul Regan – ex head chef Hartleys Dun Laoghaire & Town Bar & Grill €18.95 for 2 courses €23.95 for 3 courses Alexis Restaurant Dun Laoghaire €16 – for 2 courses €20 for 3 courses
Posted by: chefsathome on: July 3, 2009
A rare sight until recently in Ireland – now several companies specialising in them across the country.. they seem to also be replacing the ” traditional Wedding Cake” check out www.sweetcupcakes.ie
Posted by: chefsathome on: July 3, 2009
Nick Murnier of Hells Kitchen & Stephen Gibson ( x L’ecrivan ) have joined forces to open Pichet on Trinity St.. Personally I can’t wait to try it.. ” A modern take on the classic Bistro “…. & lets hope that Nick adds a certain Panache to Front of House that is severly lacking in [...]
Posted by: chefsathome on: July 3, 2009
Personally we took a walk around Dublin City Centre last week & there wasnt much sign of a recession! Anywhere offering a well priced early bird was very busy – but lets hope that just because an early bird is priced well the quality isn’t suffering.
Posted by: chefsathome on: July 3, 2009
We have seen an increase in these opening in Dublin but is it enough to put your name to something & never having a presence in the Kitchen?? I don’t think so – it may be enough to draw you in in the first place but long term if the food doesnt live up to [...]
Posted by: chefsathome on: July 3, 2009
From having worked many yrs in the industry I am very anti restaurants automatically putting a 10% service charge on the bill for anything less than a group of 6.. In alot of instances how many of you are aware that the staff don’t always get the service charge …
