The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

who_me wrote: »

Elbow Lane is one of my regulars; really lovely staff in there, and they do have great attention to detail on everything (starters, cocktails, desserts etc.)

The only things I could quibble about are a relatively limited menu. For me, it's a choice of steak or fish. I'm not a massive steak person, and the fish is always on the bone which kinda ruins the dish for me - I spend more time pulling bones out of my mouth than eating.

I still go for the starters, cocktails and desserts though!

would they not take the fish off the bone for you if you asked? most restaurants do this

the beer revolu wrote: »

Any reports from Ichigo Ichie?

There are four reviews on google review with pictures: e.g. https://goo.gl/maps/Tc1GM2EKkSm
Sorry cannot directly link all here

We had seats at the Chefs Table and were not disappointed! If you know Miyazaki already, you are coming in with certain expectations and they were met. When I’m
Saying it’s an experience, I don’t just mean watching the Chef prepare each of the 12 courses for you or explaining the details of each meal, it’s the combination of tastes and textures that really did it for me! Most ingredients are simply adding something to it instead of dominating the whole thing.
Ichigo Ichie roughly translates into “once in a lifetime” and even though I appreciate the sentiment, I have to say it’s definitely not once in a lifetime as I’m coming back!

phater phagan wrote: »

Hello all,
Firstly, apologies for this somewhat vague enquiry.
I visited a new bar in the city some months ago - a really nice one, in the old style. It is also a restaurant. But I have forgotten its name and exact address. It is near the English Market (not Mutton Lane). Can someone help me with its name and location please?

Oyster Tavern?

i see that there is a gelato place open on paul street - gino's? any connection to gino's that use to be on winthrop st?
it will take business from cassanova i'd say

Lia_lia wrote: »

Don't think they are the same Gino's. They are a chain from Dublin I think?

Yeah they are always packed. Great location in fairness. Haven't tried it yet.. Shame if they were to have a big effect on Casanova, I love that place!

yeah i didn't really think it was connected to gino's on winthrop.
yeah not tried it yet either - wonder if its as authentic as casanova - era it might be ok - its quiet unique and prob has regulars

Markcheese wrote: »

Second ginos opening on Oliver Plunkett Street...
And assume coming to a shopping centre near you soon too... The place is very cool but the ice cream is only OK....

not as good as casanova? its v v good in fairness

If it’s the same Ginos as the one in Dublin then it’s average at best.

roundymac wrote: »

Slightly off topic, when your out for a meal with your partner of the opposite sex and the waitress(normally) comes up and says, "are you ready to order guys" does it annoy people. There is one guy and one woman at the table. I know it drives me effing mad and my wife dos'nt like it either. Just wondering what other people think.

Do you mean referring to a mixed group as guys? No, doesn’t bother me ... I do it myself all the time.

I think you'd be better off not leaving the house, lol.

Tis just a bit American, but totally harmless.

Folks I do get my own back, its reflected in the size of the tip we leave. For guys, 0.

What's the correct gender-neutral term for a mixed group then?

"Hello humans, are you ready to order?"

bee06 wrote: »

Wow, it must be tiring being offended by stuff like that.

he he

I constantly refer to a group of women or mixed group as guys. Like "Whats up guys?" Whats offensive about that?

roundymac wrote: »

Slightly off topic, when your out for a meal with your partner of the opposite sex and the waitress(normally) comes up and says, "are you ready to order guys" does it annoy people. There is one guy and one woman at the table. I know it drives me effing mad and my wife dos'nt like it either. Just wondering what other people think.

I really must stop being surprised by the insaneness of the world these days.

Wow.

Anyway, went to Ichigo Ichie recently. I must say my thoughts were mixed. The venue is great. They have made a very cool space. My thoughts are framed by the fact that the bill was €250+ for 2 with drinks and tip... Service was good and friendly. Meal lasted 2 hours exactly. The food just didn't do enough for me given the price. A few of the courses were plain and the textures didn't work for me. Some were great but thinking back the overall impression of the food wasn't fantastic. Overall it was a good night, but would I go back for that price? I probably wouldn't. Have booked in for another night later in the summer at the chefs table but I'm leaning towards cancelling it.

Anyone else here go?