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Via Veneto, Enniscorthy.
Via Veneto is a find. Great food unlooked for is always more special, and prehaps I am still shocked to stumble across such a memorable meal. You won't find garlic butter anywhere, or butter for that matter. What you will get is authentic Italian food prepared with love and care, and really you couldn't ask for more.  Vermillion Indian Restaurant, Terenure.
Vermilion, powdered red lead, is applied as a dot on the forehead, like the regular 'bindi', or in the parting of the hair by all suhagans. It is worn by married women, as a visible expression of their desire for their husbands' longevity. Vermilion is one of the best etnic restaurant in Ireland, and the last time Paolo was there was as a judge in the Restaurant Manager of the Year competition. Here's what he found. Venu
Paolo and Michael Colgan visit Venu, a restaurant run by Charles Guillbaud, son of Patrick. Valparaiso
Originally Dublin's best Spanish restaurant, Valparaiso has transformed into a Meditarranean cornucopia. Paul Foley opened Valparaiso in 1992 and it's a testament to his formula that the restaurant has thrived for so long, building a huge local following and moving seamlessly with the times. Unicorn
Contemporary Italian food served in an exciting and stylish environment, probably one of Dublin's busiest and buzziest restaurants combining great food, service and a sense of the theatrical. Paolo has been going for years, and always goes back for the atmosphere as much as the food. USAC (Upstairs at Cunninghams), Main St, Kildare.
During a Winter snowstorm, Paolo and Rocco, thats paolo junior, escape the Wicklow hills through the Wicklow Gap and head for Kildare town. And therein lies the story...... Tribes
Great value bistro in culinary rich Glasthule. Contemporary menu, great service. Chef Karl Whelan did a stint in L'Ecrivain before heading to Oz, and his presentation and use of flavours shows. This food would not look out of place in a restaurant charging twice the price. Well worth a visit. Tribeca
Very popular neighbourhood restaurant in Ranelagh, very busy lunch trade, famous Sunday brunch and a fun nightime spot. Town Bar and Grill
Ronan Ryan makes a great host for this up-town, modern and busy brasserie on Kildare Street. Situated under Mitchells Wine Shop the narrow basement room has been cleverly designed to make the most of the space and give an airy feel. The colour scheme too is pleasing, plain blocks of neutral colour, like fashionable mushroom, and simple, but effective lighting. Good night guaranteed. |
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