I was lucky enough to spend a few days in the brand new designer Hotel, Barcelona ME, when I was visiting the city for a show earlier this month. This hotel had it all but you would want deep pockets. Maybe not the ideal time to open a hotel of this grandeur. On the other [...]
Entries from March 2009
Hotel Barcelona ME – Merry Crisis
March 24th, 2009 · No Comments
Tags: Barcelona · Boutique Hotels · Review · Travel · Uncategorized · hotel
Recession Hit Dublin – One Pico Restaurant Dublin shows the way
March 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment
The Irish government, with the foresight and moral fibre it’s become world famous for, is busy increasing taxes on consumption to fix our economy. They plainly miss good ol Charlie Haughey and want a throw back to the days of belt ‘tightening’.
One Pico are working against this trend, as are a number of other restaurants [...]
Tags: Dublin · Restaurant · Review · food
Simpson’s In The Strand – Quality British!!
March 10th, 2009 · No Comments
Located on The Strand a few hundred metres from Trafalgar Square Simpson’s In The Strand promised something special. Traditional British ingredients prepared in a traditional British manner (no not Donner kebabs after downing 1 or 10 too many!). The carvery at this establishment is famous and lessons are available so punters like you and me [...]
Tags: London · Restaurant · Review · food
Fear & Loathing in Gaucho Grill, Piccadilly
March 3rd, 2009 · No Comments
Posh night out? Bring it on! Having found Gaucho Grill on Swallow Street a nice little alley off of Regent Street we entered already salivating at our prospective feast. A good friend had recommended the food if we weren’t scared of breaking the bank. Greeted at the door by the porter. Nice touch. Led from [...]
Tags: London · Restaurant · Review · food