Articles tagged ‘Places to Eat’
Divertamento restaurant by the Shannon
By Seán | March 2nd, 2007 |
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I mentioned earlier that a new restaurant, Divertamento, had opened in Athlone at the East footprint of the bridge overlooking the river Shannon.
I took the occasion of wifey and munchkin’s return to take the girls in my life for a meal and I must say it was a good choice.
Allow me to get ahead [...]
Lunch at the Athlone Radisson
By Seán | January 2nd, 2007 | Add a Comment »
The Radisson SAS Hotel in Athlone has one of the most prime pieces of real estate on the River Shannon. If you’re visiting Ireland by boat chances are you’ll be docking down at the marina underneath their large wooden deck.
But that’s not what this post is about, this post is about the lunch they offer [...]
Kin Khao Restaurant in Athlone
By Seán | December 9th, 2006 | 2 Comments »
When wifey and I first moved to Athlone we lamented the fact that, while there are loads of wonderfully fresh meats, breads and vegetables to be had in the area, we anticipated a certain lack of selection when dining out.
A year or so after we moved to Athlone a local man opened up, of all [...]
The best fish and chips in the world
By Seán | November 16th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Back in the day, way back in the early 90s, before Galway vomited up miles of suburban tract homes into her hinterland, the charming little fishing town of Galway had a most noble fish and chip shop called McDonagh’s fish and chips.
A much younger version of myself stood at the counter and saw the staff [...]
Top Deck Bistro
By Seán | November 5th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Top Deck Bistro, the newest restaurant in Athlone opened recently. Taking advantage of the nautical vibe in the town (especially being a stone’s throw from the Shannon River), Top Deck has opted not just for a boat-inspired logo, but for a general sea(or river)-faring decor as well. Located in the very centre of town, above [...]
River S
By Seán | November 2nd, 2006 | Add a Comment »
So we went for lunch in the River S in Athlone the other day.
The great thing about this bar is its location. At the site of what used to be (in the 1970s) the old Ritz Cinema, the River S bar and restaurant occupies what may be the best location in Athlone for a drink [...]
Busker Brown’s and the best hot chocolate in Ireland
By Seán | November 2nd, 2006 | Add a Comment »
It was the year 2002. Wifey and I were in Galway and the rain, she was pouring down. There was nothing for it, wifey said, except a cup of hot chocolate.
It turned out that hot chocolate was not the easiest thing to find in Galway in 2002. We happened upon Busker Brown’s. It’s a modern [...]
Beanies magical soup
By Seán | October 16th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
What you see above you is the legendary soup of Beanies.
This stuff has been eluding my grasp for weeks now. Some time ago a co-worker told me about Beanie’s soup,
“It’s the best ever,” she assured me, “I used to have it for lunch every day last year.
High praise indeed. Supposedly, the recipe is [...]
The Shack Restaurant in Kinsale
By Seán | October 13th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Yayyy! They have chairs for babies!!After a couple of awkward experiences in Cork dining with the munchkin, we decided to hedge our bets and seek out a place that was distinctly child-friendly.
We had heard that a local restaurant called “The Shack” was family owned and so we surmised they probably would have facilities for children. [...]
