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Baraka in Arthaven

Hello gentle readers,
Sorry for the prolonged absence here, been busy falling down stairs, getting ambulanced off to hospital (nothing broken, just banjaxed neck), totally understanding why people get addicted to valium (they don’t call it mama’s little helper for nothing ), going to the States for what might be a life changing visit, […]

The Bodega in Cork to Close.

From Tom comes the sad news that the much loved Bodega Bar in Cork has been sold by Bellinter owner Jay Bourke. Apparently it’s to close this Friday, February 9th.
One less child friendly eatery and the loss of the best brunch in Cork.
[Update: according to the comments here, the building is to be developed as […]

The Perfect Pint: The Bulman Pub in Kinsale

Since becoming a mammy, I haven’t had as many pints of Guinness as I used.
Back in the days before we had to push a buggy, carry her majesty, or dawdle along at a pace only slightly speedier than a snail, we used to spend whole weekends hiking around the hills, mountains and country lanes of […]

Gubbeen & Smoked Salmon Potato Bake

Last year (2005), the hubby and I did our Christmas shopping in Kinsale. We took a day off work and went on a gentle stroll through the quiet, picturesque streets, picking up books, local crafts and other goodies before heading off for a boozy lunch in Fishy Fishy. Martin Shanahan was working his magic in […]