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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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This time I’m coming to you live from the actual premises, this is truly an on the spot review: I haven’t even asked for the bill, but tooled up with the nifty 50mm I have gathered some gems for your review.

I’ve wanted to review this place for a while. I was here a few years [...]

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The bread here is delicious! Visitors to this monumentally overpriced and overrated restaurant would do well to remember this and load up early in the meal……If you don’t you’ll be going home hungry and tempted to stop at the first Abrakastaba you pass.
I was compelled to do the sums: you can get a Ryanair [...]

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This one got some ‘Best Thai outside Thailand” type comments from the national press, so we went to take a look. Personally, with the exception of the North of Thailand and street food in Bangkok , I think the best Thai  Food is generally found outside the country, but maybe that’s just me.
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Took this place in early on a Saturday lunchtime. General first impressions very good. Very friendly and personal greeting and chat from the owner/manager. Decor unique and themed on a monastery, manages to be quirky and relaxing without being cheesy. Here’s a themed placemat

Restaurant filled up fast from just before 1pm. Interesting looking menu, with [...]

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When my car broke down and was in a VERY dodgy garage not too far away I nipped in here for a snack, not expecting too much. What a shock, there are some real foodies working in here, taking quiet pride in thumpingly good pancakes and keeping the price below the far inferior Lemon.
Service wasn’t [...]

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