New Businesses opening in Dublin 15

ThisRegard · 04-07-2016 6:18pm

All his other places are great, no reason to expect no less from this one.

Justin10 · 04-07-2016 6:57pm

I had hoped this would be a casual grill place like many other successful places in town.

Zaph · 04-07-2016 10:24pm

ThisRegard wrote: »

All his other places are great, no reason to expect no less from this one.

Which other places do they own?

dickwod1 · 04-07-2016 10:56pm

Maximilians and Gourmet pizza factory

ThisRegard · 04-07-2016 11:10pm

Yeah, those two, 3 if you count the small café alongside the pizza place as separate.

AlanG · 05-07-2016 2:27pm

Patww79 wrote: »

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Does anyone know if the brunch prices include Tea / Coffee and toast with the fry?

ongarboy · 05-07-2016 4:05pm

Not sure. It won't make much business if they are add on extras! I passed today and it's open. I'll give it a few weeks before venturing in so that they can sort out any potential teething issues.

Dobbit · 06-07-2016 9:56am

I find maximillians is very overpriced too for what you get but the place is always jammed! Maybe it's just me but I don't get why at all, the food is fine, not amazing. Bit disappointed there's now two overpriced restaurants in the village.

ongarboy · 06-07-2016 7:15pm

Dobbit wrote: »

I find maximillians is very overpriced too for what you get but the place is always jammed! Maybe it's just me but I don't get why at all, the food is fine, not amazing. Bit disappointed there's now two overpriced restaurants in the village.

Maybe the a la carte is overpriced but we went for an early bird in Maxmillians a couple of weeks ago and got 2 fantastic and well presented courses and a bottle of wine for €50. That was great value imo. The only slight drawback I had was that the place was deserted....but it was a Monday evening.

AlanG · 07-07-2016 11:12am

ongarboy wrote: »

Maybe the a la carte is overpriced but we went for an early bird in Maxmillians a couple of weeks ago and got 2 fantastic and well presented courses and a bottle of wine for €50. That was great value imo. The only slight drawback I had was that the place was deserted....but it was a Monday evening.

This is a great deal in Maxmillians alright, all day sun to thursday. I have found that the staff are very reluctant to mention it when you go in. I have asked a few times and the spend about 10 minutes pretending they don't know about the deal and have to search for the menu. Perhaps it has changed now but I found they seemed to resent being asked for the deal.

Valentina · 07-07-2016 5:57pm

We had lunch in Rudy's today and really liked it. Food was great (mackerel salad and pulled pork sandwich followed by two gorgeous desserts) and service was brilliant. Place wasn't packed but was busy enough. Looking forward to trying out the brunch soon.

DoozerT6 · 10-07-2016 12:03pm

Had a look in Sostrene Grene earlier...it's really just a slightly more upmarket/expensive Tiger shop tbh.

Valentina · 10-07-2016 4:35pm

Valentina wrote: »

We had lunch in Rudy's today and really liked it. Food was great (mackerel salad and pulled pork sandwich followed by two gorgeous desserts) and service was brilliant. Place wasn't packed but was busy enough. Looking forward to trying out the brunch soon.

Went back for brunch yesterday around 2pm and the place was very busy with a steady stream of diners and only 1 or 2 free tables the whole time we were there. Only 2 wait staff seemed to be on duty so service was a little slow but still good.

I had the beans on toast which was a mixture of haricot beans in a tomato sauce with diced up pudding and streaky bacon on a slice of toasted sourdough. It didn't look like much but I found it really tasty and very filling.

My friend had the huevos rancheros which he thought were delicious - light but spicy. We then split an order of pancakes - 2 pancakes with maple syrup strawberries, a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a scoop of house made hazelnut chocolate with sea salt. It was more mousse like than Nutella and not as sweet but tasted yum.

I saw other diners order the club sandwich and the fry, both look like big portions.

My only criticism (so far, based on 2 visits) is IMO the coffees are small and expensive for what they are - €3.50.

Looking forward to making this a regular spot to visit.

LadyW · 14-07-2016 9:27am

Looks like something new is opening up beside Rudy's, anyone know what it is??

ongarboy · 14-07-2016 7:09pm

http://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/chopped-open-new-store-dublin-11608880

Great news. Chopped opening a second D15 store in Blanchardstown next week, July 21st. I tried my first wrap in their Mulhuddart one last week - divine and I love how they prepare them!!

Anyone know where in Blanch it is opening- village or the Centre?

holly_johnson · 14-07-2016 7:18pm

ongarboy wrote: »

http://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/chopped-open-new-store-dublin-11608880

Great news. Chopped opening a second D15 store in Blanchardstown next week, July 21st. I tried my first wrap in their Mulhuddart one last week - divine and I love how they prepare them!!

Anyone know where in Blanch it is opening- village or the Centre?

It's where the Spar used to be in Westend opposite the AIB

OldMrBrennan83 · 14-07-2016 7:26pm

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Typer Monkey · 14-07-2016 8:14pm

DoozerT6 wrote: »

Had a look in Sostrene Grene earlier...it's really just a slightly more upmarket/expensive Tiger shop tbh.

I went in for a look yesterday with 2 kids and a buggy in tow. I went in and turned left (as I've now realised I always do..must have an interior compass or something:-) ) The shop assistant behind the cash register made a bee line for me and told me I had to go round the shop the opposite way. I said 'so am I not allowed to walk around this way then?' and she says 'you won't miss anything if you go round the right way' so I turned on my heels and walked out.

Toto Wolfcastle · 14-07-2016 8:22pm

They have a sign when you walk in pointing right but it's not obvious. It make sense for everyone to walk the same way if space is tight but if the odd person ends up going a different way so what?

I've been in there twice now. The first time I was handed my items after I paid. I asked for a bag and was told that the paper bags behind the counter were 30c and there were other more expensive ones (possible non-paper, can't remember) there too. Almost as an afterthought I was told that there were free bags over to the left that I could help myself to. I thought it was strange that she didn't try to explain any of this until I asked for a bag. Where did she think I was going to put my stuff? Of course if we were allowed walk around the wrong way I would have seen the bag station before I got to the till. :pac:

I like it though. It has some lovely things.

Typer Monkey · 14-07-2016 8:26pm

I felt a bit scolded or something. Strange experience. I'll give it another go though cos I do actually want to see what they have in stock..I'll obey the rules next time!

January · 14-07-2016 8:52pm

It's kinda the same in Tiger, it annoys me when people walk the wrong way around there...

Typer Monkey · 14-07-2016 9:58pm

January wrote: »

It's kinda the same in Tiger, it annoys me when people walk the wrong way around there...

That was probably me too..I never realised there were rules!

Shemale · 15-07-2016 12:09am

They can't be arsed leasing/ buying a bigger store so the sheep are made walk one direction. :rolleyes: One shop I will not be going in to.

ThisRegard · 15-07-2016 4:01pm

holly_johnson wrote: »

It's where the Spar used to be in Westend opposite the AIB

That's gone? Never realised that.

ongarboy · 15-07-2016 4:49pm

Shemale wrote: »

They can't be arsed leasing/ buying a bigger store so the sheep are made walk one direction. :rolleyes: One shop I will not be going in to.

It seems to be a Scandinavian concept. Ikea's design is also very much setup that customers unwittingly follow a certain arterial route of all departments so that it maximizes your view of all merchandise and hopefully pick up a few impulse buys along the way. You can't really call Ikea small!!

While it makes sense that the tills area is the last area of the shop you would be in before you exit, I don't think it's very pro customer telling shoppers they should be following a certain defined route particularly if you are wanting to buy something in particular located in a specific area of the shop.

Shemale · 15-07-2016 10:08pm

ongarboy wrote: »

It seems to be a Scandinavian concept. Ikea's design is also very much setup that customers unwittingly follow a certain arterial route of all departments so that it maximizes your view of all merchandise and hopefully pick up a few impulse buys along the way. You can't really call Ikea small!!

While it makes sense that the tills area is the last area of the shop you would be in before you exit, I don't think it's very pro customer telling shoppers they should be following a certain defined route particularly if you are wanting to buy something in particular located in a specific area of the shop.

They have made it too small by putting too much stuff in it.

It probably makes sense for the shop but too dictorial for my taste, went to Ikea once wont go again cause of their ****ing rules

Pat Dunne · 15-07-2016 10:34pm

Shemale wrote: »

It probably makes sense for the shop but too dictorial for my taste, went to Ikea once wont go again cause of their ****ing rules

What rules in IKEA? The arrows are there to act as a simple guide. I go there quite frequently, if I need something that is in a specific section I just go there and get it. No hassle and no staff advising me to walk in a specific direction.

I even been known to walk in an opposite direction to the arrows and the world hasn't ended and no one said a word to me

Shemale · 15-07-2016 11:19pm

Pat Dunne wrote: »

What rules in IKEA? The arrows are there to act as a simple guide. I go there quite frequently, if I need something that is in a specific section I just go there and get it. No hassle and no staff advising me to walk in a specific direction.

I even been known to walk in an opposite direction to the arrows and the world hasn't ended and no one said a word to me

Was said to me twice and plenty of scowls, its like thd poxy cycle lane and some ****er ringing a bell at you cause your foot is over the line.

Pat Dunne · 16-07-2016 1:19am

Shemale wrote: »

Was said to me twice and plenty of scowls, its like thd poxy cycle lane and some ****er ringing a bell at you cause your foot is over the line.

I'm guessing you're not a fan of their meatballs either?

uck51js9zml2yt · 17-07-2016 10:30pm

To be fair to IKEA, they really upped the ante on advising people of the shortcuts which are now well sign posted.

December2012 · 17-07-2016 10:33pm

I hear there is a halal butcher, and a new restaurant going into Ongar Village.

Typer Monkey · 18-07-2016 8:14am

The husband and I ate in the new restaurant Rudy's in blanch village on Saturday night. Was very enjoyable. Food was excellent, place looks great and was a reasonable €80 for 3 courses each, a coffee and a glass of wine each. Will defo go again

Zaph · 18-07-2016 12:58pm

We went there for brunch yesterday and we'll definitely go back. The quality of both the food and service was really good, and they've done a really good job with the decor. There are still a couple of minor things that that they probably need to tweak - an extra slice of French toast, even if it was a little dearer, would be welcome as the portion seemed a little small, and my wife said the corned beef hash could do with a bit more seasoning. But given that they're only open I'd expect them to change things around a little as they settle in. It's good to have a good local option for brunch, it's one of the things the area has definitely been missing.

ongarboy · 18-07-2016 2:40pm

December2012 wrote: »

I hear there is a halal butcher, and a new restaurant going into Ongar Village.

Sounds interesting. There is lights on and construction activity underway on the main street unit between Pavlov's bakery and the butchers. Someone mentioned a pet shop here a while back but I wonder if that's what is going in.

Any ideas what type of restaurant? I still miss Jaipur!:(

ongarboy · 18-07-2016 2:42pm

Zaph wrote: »

It's good to have a good local option for brunch, it's one of the things the area has definitely been missing.

Pizza Project in Ongar village does brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. I had Eggs Benedict recently and would highly recommend!:)

December2012 · 18-07-2016 8:01pm

ongarboy wrote: »

Zaph wrote: »

It's good to have a good local option for brunch, it's one of the things the area has definitely been missing.

Pizza Project in Ongar village does brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. I had Eggs Benedict recently and would highly recommend!:)

Much agreed. It's delicious!

December2012 · 18-07-2016 8:02pm

ongarboy wrote: »

December2012 wrote: »

I hear there is a halal butcher, and a new restaurant going into Ongar Village.

Sounds interesting. There is lights on and construction activity underway on the main street unit between Pavlov's bakery and the butchers. Someone mentioned a pet shop here a while back but I wonder if that's what is going in.

Any ideas what type of restaurant? I still miss Jaipur!:(

I heard it's another Indian restaurant. Apparently there was a planning issue about the pet shop. Plus there's a lot of competition with two mega stores in blanchardstown

uck51js9zml2yt · 18-07-2016 8:20pm

I know it's not D15 but crabby Joe's on Howth pier do a fantastic French toast (2 pieces) with bacon.

DoozerT6 · 21-07-2016 11:19am

ongarboy wrote: »

http://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/chopped-open-new-store-dublin-11608880

Great news. Chopped opening a second D15 store in Blanchardstown next week, July 21st. I tried my first wrap in their Mulhuddart one last week - divine and I love how they prepare them!!

Anyone know where in Blanch it is opening- village or the Centre?

Just opened this morning - I might head down and see what all the fuss is about.

Edit: meh, I did a drive past. Too much of a queue. I'll go another day.

athtrasna · 25-07-2016 7:40pm

Anyone know what's going on at Macaris in blanch village, refurb or shut down?

fourinarow · 25-07-2016 7:52pm

athtrasna wrote: »

Anyone know what's going on at Macaris in blanch village, refurb or shut down?

Refurb according to the sign in the window, will reopen with diner style seating! We're being spoilt for choice now ðŸ˜Š

ongarboy · 26-07-2016 6:02pm

fourinarow wrote: »

Refurb according to the sign in the window, will reopen with diner style seating! We're being spoilt for choice now ðŸ˜Š

They've opened a similar diner in Ashtown recently too. I only realised recently that Macaris and Romayos are part of the same business.

January · 26-07-2016 6:19pm

ongarboy wrote: »

They've opened a similar diner in Ashtown recently too. I only realised recently that Macaris and Romayos are part of the same business.

Possibly to compete with Mancini's down the road (the one in Ashbourne that is).

OldMrBrennan83 · 26-07-2016 6:19pm

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VeVeX · 26-07-2016 9:02pm

Patww79 wrote: »

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I wouldn't be getting too annoyed, luckily its not the only petrol station in Blanchardstown, take your custom elsewhere.

fourinarow · 27-07-2016 1:05pm

VeVeX wrote: »

I wouldn't be getting too annoyed, luckily its not the only petrol station in Blanchardstown, take your custom elsewhere.

Exactly, I gave up on the place long ago.

jeffk · 27-07-2016 1:59pm

Funny I go to M3 mostly for food and find it great, the layout could be better for driving in and out etc could be better though

digiman · 30-07-2016 7:40pm

Patww79 wrote: »

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To be fair, the yield should really be the other way around though. I don't think people are expecting it, certainly I was the one yielding yesterday as the 2 cars on coming were not going to stop!!

OldMrBrennan83 · 30-07-2016 7:44pm

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ongarboy · 03-08-2016 5:23pm

New Arabic, African and Asian halal food store opening on the Main Street in Ongar. I think that's every unit in the Main Street now occupied which is not bad! The former Jaipur restaurant at the entrance to the village has a reserved sign and I understand it is to be another restaurant according to posts in a different thread.

New Businesses opening in Dublin 15

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