Four of us went to Lal Quila in Douglas Village last Saturday. The table was booked for 8:30 so a quick drink in Barrys first and then a dash in the rain over the restaurant. We were seated quickly and handed menus and that’s where the attention ended. Forty minutes later we still had our [...]
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Dinner in Orchids Restaurant, Hayfield Manor
As a (belated) birthday treat we recently enjoyed a night in the five star Hayfield Manor Hotel and dinner in Orchids Restaurant which, in their own words, is “the premier choice for fine dining in Cork City”. The hotel itself is lovely, nice setting and looks very well. The staff appeared warm and welcoming, the [...]
Toastie Pockets
So I bought one, actually a pair, of these toastie pockets yokes in Aldi a few weeks back. You know the thing, they’ve been around for ages, little baggies that you pop your cheese sandwich into which you then place into the toaster and hey-presto a toasted sandwich! As a family who have had possibly [...]
Amicus Restaurant / Cafe, Douglas
Douglas Village in Cork is bustling on a Saturday night with loads of reasonably priced places to eat like Barry’s and Eco. Last Saturday we opted for Amicus, where the old Citrus had been in the East Village. We arrived at eight and given a table in the middle of the very busy restaurant. A [...]
The Cornstore, Coal Quay, Cork
Image via MunsterPubs Ireland 3 – New Zealand 22 was the final score as the All Blacks removed our rugby self-belief in an awesome display. We took solace in having a table for five at The Cornstore. A few beers and a nice dinner and sure it will all be forgotten about. The Cornstore is [...]
Wao’s Chinese Restaurant, Grange, Cork
Taking a break from the kitchen on Friday evening we decided to take the messy-miniatures (4 and 6) to the local Chinese. Being a typically wet and windy October night we opted for the safety of the nearest to us which is Wao’s, attached to The Grange pub, right next to Aldi. In Grange. The [...]
White Horses and the Seafood Chowder Index
Back in 2005 I dined in White Horses Restaurant, Ardmore, Co Waterford, it’s the yellow building in the foreground on the left of the attached photo. The food was excellent but a bowl of seafood chowder cost a whopping €9.50, I’ll write that down, Nine Euro and Fifty Cent. I remember it was pretty excellent [...]
The Tannery, Dungarvan
Our initial inquiry about booking a table at The Tannery in Dungarvan was rejected but on a quick recollection they could actually fit us downstairs at 7:30. We showed up at the appointed time and were immediately seated in a room off the bar area. The room was very pleasant, bright and airy. Bread was [...]
Creeky!
Stocked up on some wine this weekend. Our local Super Valu, Ryans in Frankfield, are doing Jacob’s Creek Semillon Chardonnay (2007) for €8.99 a bottle which seemed like good value. For those who dislike regular Chardonnay, of which there are many, is a less oaked alternative. Slightly creamy taste with good body, a more robust [...]
