Archive for the 'food' Category

Fan’s Cantonese Restaurant (Dublin)

Posted by Leaf on August 25th, 2010 filed in Dublin, Restaurants, Reviews, chinese, food

Fan’s Cantonese Restaurant* 60 Dame Street * DUBLIN 2, Ireland * 01 6794263 *
A higher end costing Cantonese restaurant, there was an affordable lunch special that we did imbibe. The food was decent, the place seemed clean, and the service was good. The ambiance was more lush than a typical Cantonese restaurant. Oddly they […]

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Gallagher’s Boxty Restaurant (Dublin)

Posted by Leaf on August 24th, 2010 filed in Dublin, Irish, Restaurants, Reviews, food, travelogues

Gallagher’s Boxty House* 21 Temple Bar * 2, Co. Dublin, Ireland * 01 6772762 * http://www.boxtyhouse.ie/ *
After this amazing traditional Irish dining experience I must say … I’ve become a great fan of Boxty! Lovely ambiance, great setting, traditional feel, and friendly staff. The Seafood Boxty was to die for! The pear […]

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Hard Rock Cafe Dublin

Posted by Leaf on August 24th, 2010 filed in American, Bars, Collectibles, Dublin, Music, Restaurants, Reviews, food, liquor

Hard Rock Dublin* 12 Fleet Street, Dublin, Co. Dublin City - 01 6717777 * www.hardrock.com *
I’ll be honest … I’m not a big fan of chains or Hard Rock Cafes. The only time I usually enter one is when I’m with friends who are fans … such as was the case for my visit to […]

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Vertigo (Truro, Cornwall)

Posted by Leaf on August 10th, 2010 filed in Bars, Clubs, Restaurants, Reviews, Truro, food, liquor

Vertigo
* 15 St Marys Street, Truro, TR1 2AF * Cornwall, England * T: 01872 276555 • E: info@vertigotruro.com * http://www.vertigo-truro.co.uk/A great little hole-in-the-wall art-deco upmarket Cafe Bar in Truro, Cornwall. The place is very stylish and comfortable with couches, tables, and lounging environment. The bar offers delicious cocktails, tapas, teas, and coffess. Great food and […]

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William IV Pub (Truro, Cornwall, England)

Posted by Leaf on August 9th, 2010 filed in Bars, English, Indian, Reviews, Truro, tavern

William IV PubKenwyn Street, Truro, Cornwall, England * TR1 3DJ * Telephone: 01872273334 *
During mid-week, William IV Pub is one of the few pubs/restaurants opening and serving food after 6 pm in downtown Truro. Located in the busy city center of Truro, the pub boasts a vibrant atmosphere and a fantastic selection of […]

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Polgwedhen Farm B & B (Chacewater/Truro/Greenbottom)

Posted by Leaf on August 9th, 2010 filed in Bed & Breakfast, Cornwall, English, Lodging and Overstay, Reviews, Truro, food

Polgwedhen Farm Bed & Breakfast
Greenbottom/Chacewater, Truro, Cornwall, England * TR4 8QL * 01872 561566 * 07798 737196 * office@chateaux-du-monde.com *
Polgwedhen is a remote ‘elegant manor’ homestyle Bed and Breakfast existing as a hidden secret in the Greenbottom area of Truro and Chacewater. Down a 1/2 mile long private lane off the highway from Greenbottom, […]

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Yak and Yeti (Truro, Cornwall, England)

Posted by Leaf on August 6th, 2010 filed in Indian, Restaurants, Reviews, Truro, food

Yak and Yeti * 10 Kenwyn St * Truro TR1 3DJ * Cornwall, England * 01872 272363 858085 * yakandyetitruro.co.uk *
It was my first night wandering around Truro, during my first vacation in Cornwall. Truro was a quiet town and unfortunately, many of the restaurants closed by 6/6:30 pm … and just as I […]

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The King’s Head (Chacewater, UK)

Posted by Leaf on July 14th, 2010 filed in Cornwall, England, English, Lodging and Overstay, Reviews, Truro, food, inns

The Kings Head Hotel
* 0843-208-6749 * http://www.thekingshead-chacewater.co.uk * Chacewater, Truro, Cornwall, England, TR4 8PY *
Chacewater has only three pubs - and the King’s Head Pub and Motel is not only […]

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Jacqui Wood

Me and Jacqui Wood excavating at Saveok, 6/17/2010
Jacqui Wood
A stunning woman with a depth of prehistoric and historic knowledge, Jacqui Wood is a scholar ahead of her time - or should we say ‘before’ her time. I memorably remember seeing the article about Jacqui’s archaeological project at her home Saveok Mill and the overwhelming urge […]

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Yorkie Bar

Posted by Leaf on July 1st, 2010 filed in English, food

Yorkie Bar
An interesting find while browsing through the candy section of the local ‘convenience’ store … i discovered the ‘Yorkie Bar’. This one was branded ‘Not for girls’. So I had to investigate. The Yorkie Bar is put out by Nestlé and is available throughout at least England (I’ve never seen […]

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