Background:
St. Alban has never been on my restaurant wishlist and after a recent dinner there, I now know the reason why. Although I love its sister restaurant The Wolseley, St. Alban is completely different in comparison. Whereas I’m excited and satisfied whenever I leave The Wolseley, I felt strangely deflated when I left St. Alban, [...]
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A participant at forthcoming foodie event Taste of Dublin, Cookes is regarded as one of the top restaurants in town. So I was rather pleased when it was selected by our counterparts at IFCO for a work-related dinner.
Located in the heart of Dublin, Cookes has a reputation for fresh seafood. Although its website describes the [...]
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This is a lovely and extremely healthy recipe for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Quinoa, a pseudo-cereal rather than a grain, is easy to prepare. It has a light, fluffy texture when cooked and its mild, slightly nutty flavour makes it a good alternative to rice, pasta or couscous. The first time we tried it, we [...]
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