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Originally posted by pre Madonna pre Madonna wrote:

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Had a work lunch there during the summer NR and it was top class. Used to be the hotspot for the blue rinse brigade but they've modernised it and with touch of class. Also had our Xmas do downstairs in their Speakeasy last year. Good gang working there. 

Had the fish and chips Thumbs Up

When was prohibition introduced to Dublin?

Give them a call and ask. Oh and while you're at it, call the Grand Central too as they have their basement bar named the same Thumbs Up
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Originally posted by da_launchpad da_launchpad wrote:

Whats a good steakhouse / meat house in Belfast? 
Heading there this weekend. Proper fillet steak and chunky spud chips. None of them skinny fires sh*te

Meat Locker by Deanes. 

Top notch but pricey. 
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Thanks lads - will let you know how I get on

Edited by Newryrep - 21 Nov 2017 at 6:36pm
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Any reports on Flanagans ?


They’re like the Chuckle Brothers only without smiling or laughing
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Originally posted by Newryrep Newryrep wrote:

Any reports on Flanagans ?


They’re like the Chuckle Brothers only without smiling or laughing
 
that doesn't even make sense Confused is your new script writer still on probation  ?
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Originally posted by Newryrep Newryrep wrote:

Originally posted by Sligo Hornet Sligo Hornet wrote:

[QUOTE=Newryrep] Any reports on Flanagans ?


They’re like the Chuckle Brothers only without smiling or laughing

 
that doesn't even make sense Confused is your new script writer still on probation  ?
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Originally posted by McG McG wrote:

Originally posted by pre Madonna pre Madonna wrote:

Originally posted by McG McG wrote:

Had a work lunch there during the summer NR and it was top class. Used to be the hotspot for the blue rinse brigade but they've modernised it and with touch of class. Also had our Xmas do downstairs in their Speakeasy last year. Good gang working there. 

Had the fish and chips Thumbs Up

When was prohibition introduced to Dublin?

Give them a call and ask. Oh and while you're at it, call the Grand Central too as they have their basement bar named the same Thumbs Up
I'll do what I do to any other place with a stupid name and just go elsewhere, seeing as there is more chance of me going down the Tory club than Dublin it should be fairly easy!
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Originally posted by AntrimMan AntrimMan wrote:

Originally posted by da_launchpad da_launchpad wrote:

Whats a good steakhouse / meat house in Belfast? 
Heading there this weekend. Proper fillet steak and chunky spud chips. None of them skinny fires sh*te

Meat Locker by Deanes. 

Top notch but pricey. 

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The Blind Pig is the name of the prohibition themed place and it is a great spot.
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Had ribeye on the bone in Darwin’s last night as did the Mrs - superb taste and excellently cooked as was the whole meal
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Originally posted by Newryrep Newryrep wrote:

Had ribeye on the bone in Darwin’s last night as did the Mrs - superb taste and excellently cooked as was the whole meal


Didn’t realise they did a “ BOGOF” deal at that restaurant....thanks for the heads up
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La Maison, beside Grogans pub on Castle Market.
 
Great food and very reasonably priced.
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It's very hard to beat classic French cuisine.
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Originally posted by SuperDave84 SuperDave84 wrote:

It's very hard to beat classic French cuisine.



Have you tried one of these?

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Has anyone ever eaten from a Michelin Star restaurant and are they worth it?  I just picture these pretentious tiny portions coming out on huge plates and going to McDonalds after to fill the belly that should have been filled for the 60 euro you spent in the restaurant.
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Originally posted by Trap junior Trap junior wrote:

Has anyone ever eaten from a Michelin Star restaurant and are they worth it?  I just picture these pretentious tiny portions coming out on huge plates and going to McDonalds after to fill the belly that should have been filled for the 60 euro you spent in the restaurant.


Depending on where you go, you won't get change from 60 euro, especially if you get wine.

I've been to about half a dozen and eaten well in each one. I certainly wasn't hungry when I left.

The technical expertise and flavour combinations are generally well beyond the usual. The last one I was in had two stars in Lyon and it really was exceptional. However, even though we went for lunch, we still spent €70 each, including a bottle of wine split among three of us. That was for three courses.

If you go to a starred restaurant, the individual courses may be small. But you will always have a few courses, with bread, and usually also with an amuse bouche and petit fours afterwards. Like on a "three course" menu in a starred restaurant, you will usually get your amuse bouche, fresh baked bread, starter, main, dessert and coffee with petit fours. It is a reasonable amount of food.

Chapter One in Dublin is a great restaurant. I haven't eaten in Loam or Aniar in Galway so I can't comment on them.

You have to like the occasion and accept that you will leave satisfied but not stuffed.


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What kind of stuff is on the menu?  All types of food or mostly French?
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Depends on the restuarant, frankly. Irish restaurants tend to emphasise Irish produce. It's the same in most countries - emphasis on seasonal, local produce, well cooked, well presented.

Have a look at the menus of any restaurant with a star, and have a look at the pictures (try googling "chapter one food"). Frankly, though, unless you actually visit one, it's hard to explain what it's like.

The menus do tend to be limited, though. A lot of the menus are set menus. Even on the a la carte menus, you will rarely have more than four or five options for each course.
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