Restrictions in Ireland started to ease slightly after May 10th, 2021, and so off I went in my wee car from Northern Ireland to the deep South (permitted) to visit my friend Sara. Yes, Sara of Riverdance, Anuna, Suantrai and general teaching excellence! We had great craic: good food, a nice bottle of wine (ouchy … Continue reading Ireland Reopens: I visit Gorey, Co. Wexford after Covid restrictions
Two Days in Glasgow
Last weekend saw me toddling over to Glasgow to see Strictly the Show with me old chum, Lynsey. Little did I realise when I was booking that my arrival a day ahead of schedule would see me spend Brexit day in a wee hotel off George Square in the centre of Glasgow. The day started … Continue reading Two Days in Glasgow
Drinks: Hains & Co, Adelaide
Here's a quickie post! Just before meeting my old chum, Toby, on our visit to Apothecary in Adelaide, we arranged to meet up for a beveranda at a hip and happening bar in a formerly unattractive quarter of Adelaide, made over for the purpose. I was a bit early and got chatting to the bar … Continue reading Drinks: Hains & Co, Adelaide
Eating Out: Apothecary, Adelaide
My friend from Anúna days, Toby Gilbert, moved to Adelaide many moons ago where he and his family have settled and I hoped I would get to meet up with him! A visit to 'Apothecary', one of the top-rated spots in Adelaide was it! We were first to arrive into an interesting pharmacy-inspired interior, the … Continue reading Eating Out: Apothecary, Adelaide
Eating Out: Flinders St Project, Adelaide
Everyone knows I am no hipster, neither in demeanour nor intent, and yet I find myself drawn to cafes and eateries frequented by earnest millenials pondering whether THIS smashed avocado surpasses the unexpected finery of a spring pea guacamole at THAT vegan pop-up. Such were the online debates about the Flinders St Project in Adelaide, … Continue reading Eating Out: Flinders St Project, Adelaide
Eating Out: Hey Jupiter, Adelaide
'Hey Jupiter' is not only the name of one of my favourite songs by Tori Amos (click here), but also the name of a French breakfast joint in downtown Adelaide, much recommended. It certainly had the classic good looks of a Parisian street-side scene, if not the crowds milling past, someone smoking a Gitane outside … Continue reading Eating Out: Hey Jupiter, Adelaide
Eating Out: La Rambla, Adelaide
When I arrived into Adelaide, it was a Sunday evening and I was surprised at just how quiet the streets of the city centre were. Later, a friend explained that - at the weekends - the CBD is quiet as most Adelaidians live in one or other suburb and each of those areas has its … Continue reading Eating Out: La Rambla, Adelaide
Eating & Drinking: National Wine Centre of Australia, Adelaide
You may have thought I disappeared and forgot the last of my few days in lovely Australia! I came back to Ireland a couple of weeks ago and immediately started a new job, so my attention has been there! Now that I know how my week is working, I have a few more posts about … Continue reading Eating & Drinking: National Wine Centre of Australia, Adelaide
Eating Out: Osteria Oggi, Adelaide
While food options in the Outback were pretty limited, I did find a decent lunch in Darwin. With Adelaide, my hopes were set higher: could I find a good Italian and maybe some of Adelaide's famous hipster brunches? Osteria Oggi was first up on deck in the Italian stakes and reviews looked good, hovering around … Continue reading Eating Out: Osteria Oggi, Adelaide
Eating Out: Chow!, Darwin
A need for a spicy lunch in Darwin tempted me towards the harbourside area - somewhere I'd not prioritised because of the oft-repeated tour guide warning of saltwater crocodiles in the harbour! I discovered that a harbour wall had been built and a children's paddling area with beach constructed, which sounds great (hoping crocs can't … Continue reading Eating Out: Chow!, Darwin
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