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Review of The Restaurant TV series BBC2

The Restaurant TV series BBC2 The Apprentice meets Hell’s Kitchen, this series started slowly but gaining pace with 9 couples competing to win a restaurant with Raymond Blanc This latest reality TV offering started a couple of weeks ago. Everyone thinks they can run their own restaurant so the prospect of watching amateurs give it [...]

Review of The Pink Elephant Bar and Restaurant

The Pink Elephant Bar and Restaurant,Harbour View, Kilbrittain, Co. Cork, Ireland Stunning views, friendly, efficient service, relaxed atmosphere and delicious food make this restaurant one we will be back to again and again. Last Saturday, after enjoying a fine day’s sunshine and leaving the kids in Auntie Fiona’s excellent care, we decided to head out [...]

Review of Cappuccino’s Bistro and Cafe

Cappuccino’s Bistro and Cafe,1 St Patrick’s Place, Bandon, Co. Cork, Ireland Fast, friendly service of a tasty lunch for 2 adults and 6 children. Good choice of food for all. Yesterday on the way home from the playground, myself and my 5 kids, Teresa and her baby Kieran decided to pop into the newly opened [...]

Review of Le Rendez Vous

Le Rendez Vous,26 Main Street, Belturbet, Co. Cavan, Ireland Disappointing food that didn’t live up to menu described expectations. As it was the last night of current visit to Cavan, Mam and myself decided to go out for a bite to eat, as sisters Lou and Claire held the fort and looked after the childer.Mam had [...]

Review of McDonald’s, Roscrea

McDonald’s, Roscrea, Carrig Roundabout, Roscrea Bypass, Co. Tipperary, Ireland Recently refurbished and conveniently located fast food outlet but food standards and service are very hit and miss. Choice of eateries on the Cork to Cavan route that are handy to stop at for myself and the 5 darlings, when I’m travelling alone with them, are few and far [...]

Review of Cappuccino’s Restaurant

Cappuccino’s Restaurant, 20 North Main Street, Wexford, Co. Wexford, Ireland Busy coffee shop/restaurant that is great for lunch or just a coffee and snack. As the weather had become dull and too cold for the beach yesterday afternoon, myself, Oscar and Fionn decided on a trip into Wexford town. Fionn was in the buggy as [...]

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