kcb wrote: » The thing is the "non corporate" places like Idaho Cafe around the corner aren't seen for dust on Sundays or early morning when I find myself looking for a coffee. I still wouldn't go to a Starbucks (because they're crap) but I think it's a bit much for "independents" to be whinging when they're not prepared to take them head on. Same sort of message to Rocketman. Rip people off and people will go elsewhere regardless of whether it's a local business or not. Aside; I see Rising Tide have a regular Groupon thing going on now. Standards really have slipped there.
pwurple wrote: » Tried Zamora - really good. I *think* it was opened by the bubble brothers? Anyways, it's part winebar, part restaurant. On academy street. I went with a group. They have a 25 euro 3 course menu midweek or early bird , where you can swap the starter or dessert for a glass of wine. They have nibble things to order with wine as well, like a bowl of spicy almonds, or a plate of bread and dips. I had a red pepper soup and roasted cod with baby smoked potatoes, radishes and chorizo. Both gorgeous. Really delicious. Everyone else at the table was happy with theirs too. The wine list is lovely and a good few things on there by the glass. Menu is on part of a wine box, which had me worried my food was going to come on a board or a slate, but thankfully all was on plates!
kcb wrote: » The thing is the "non corporate" places like Idaho Cafe around the corner aren't seen for dust on Sundays or early morning when I find myself looking for a coffee. I still wouldn't go to a Starbucks (because they're crap) but I think it's a bit much for "independents" to be whinging when they're not prepared to take them head on. Same sort of message to Rocketman. Rip people off and people will go elsewhere regardless of whether it's a local business or not.Aside; I see Rising Tide have a regular Groupon thing going on now. Standards really have slipped there.
pwurple wrote: » Lol, 4 types of spud! Madness.
sporina wrote: » what has happened Electric? I had the worst dinner experience there last weekend... never again.. gone down hill - bar wise too..
Bacchus wrote: » I was only there about a month ago and thought it was great as usual. I'd be disappointed to hear it fell off a cliff in terms of quality so quickly. I'm not getting the pretentious comment though. I always find the staff super friendly, the setting upstairs is lovely and the food is quality.
J Mysterio wrote: » Go there in the evening/ night.
dan185 wrote: » Any decent tapas/late night eateries for tonight in the city? I can't get into town until after 9ish. Dinner date but inexpensive and laid back would be ace. KCs is my choice but its been vetoed!
Bacchus wrote: » I do. Still don't understand the pretentious comment.
J Mysterio wrote: » They have a ridiculous door policy at night, where the discriminate based on your ability to pull a duckface/ willingness to wear skinny jeans. One of those summer nights (back in April? :pac: ) Myself and a pal were passing and decided to grab a beer to drink outside. Evidently we werent quite presentable and were turned away. That hasnt happened to me since i was like 16. We were dressed fine and werent in bad shape. I had to laugh at the doorman. I realise the above will sound bitter, though its not really. The place has a nice outside area for sunny days, and ive been there for office parties too, but it is pretentious - and I would be suspicous of its clientele for that reason.
Bacchus wrote: » You know it's a very popular restaurant that will regularly book out a week in advance. You think that might have played a part in getting turned away? Did they actually say to you that you did not meet their dress code (I've never noticed a dress code there BTW)? I suspect you'd want to be fairly scruffy looking to get turned away like that.
Malari wrote: » The last time I ate in Electric it wasn't as good as I expected. They seem to have rearranged the lunch menu too. I had drinks there early evening recently and it was a good atmosphere but the DJ kept putting the volume of the music up that in the end we couldn't hear each other without shouting and left instead of getting food. :-/
the beer revolu wrote: » Whenever I hear the words "pretentious" or "hipster" in a negative review of somewhere, I just stop listening. It gives me the impression that the reviewer doesn't like anywhere with people of different tastes and fashion to them and they don't like places that try to offer something a little bit off centre.
J Mysterio wrote: » I have no idea why it would give you that impression. I don't 'dislike people of different tastes and fashion' and I do 'like places that try to offer something a little bit off centre'. What a bizarre statement. I'm very open minded and adventurous actually. The Electric, however, is exactly what you describe above: * 'Doesnt like different tastes and fashion' * 'Doesnt like anything a bit off centre'. Hence I used the appropriate word - pretentious.
kcb wrote: » I completely understand your point. I've seen the attitude in there aswell. Might also be something to do with the security firm that operate there.
Jogathon wrote: » Ha ha, I just posted about a gorgeous new place in kinsale. The head chef in Electric left and set up her own restaurant there, Nine Market Street. So is that what's happened Electric maybe?
