More than a few people have commented on what they reckon is an uncanny likeness between superstar San Sebastian chef Juan Mari Arzak and a certain Dublin-based food and drink writer. This photo, taken a couple of years ago after one of the most memorable meals of my life, should help you decide for yourselves. ...
BLOG, FoodIn thirty years of writing on the topics of food and drink I must have undertaken, literally, hundreds of interviews. Most were enjoyable. Many hilarious, notably Clarissa Dickson-Wright of ‘Fat Lady’ fame. Some were nightmare-inducing; I’d rather have all my teeth extracted, sans anaesthetic, by a blind butcher from Transylvania rather than re-interview the widow ...
Food, Restaurant ReviewsAt first she was smiling, eyes half closed. Then a discreet smirk of pleasure lit her face like she was indulging in a happy dream. Appreciative noises modulated to a crescendo, “mm mm, mm..” somehow segued into “Yes, yes, yes!”. Screams of ecstasy followed, quintessential passion, all inhibition fled. Oh my God, I thought, she’s ...
Restaurant ReviewsHey ho, more food awards, more bollocks and bullshit. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not knocking the worthy artisans who collected the gongs, plaques or crystal gee-gaws at the Blas na hÉireann, National Irish Food and Drink awards. God knows, it’s hard enough to make an honest copper these days and those who toil in ...
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