Imagine going to a restaurant for Christmas Day….no.
Spaghetti Hoop
I have done and it’s great. Tried to go for quirky places that would make the day memorable, like pig roasts or revolving restaurants, speak easys etc. There just aren’t enough opening in Dublin (besides hotels) on the 25th. I hope that changes eventually.
GiggidyGoo
You’re a man I take it?
newsjustin
A man who cooks Christmas (and regular) dinner. Yes.
GiggidyGoo
Ah, but it’s the cleaning up afterwards that’s the downer.
newsjustin
I’m ok with that. Everyone helps.
Janet, I ate my avatar
I as house elf this year can rather see the appeal, I’ll need a holiday after the whole thing
Otis Blue
This isn’t actually promoting lunch on Christmas Day itself. I’d imagine it’s a general promotion for lunch in the days in the run up to the 25th.The Farmgate is located in the English Market which, as its run by Cork City Council, won’t be open on Christmas Day.
It’s a nice place though.
Lilly
AA Gill liked it anyway. More than he liked Ballymaloe.
Otis Blue
Ha, no harm in slaying the odd sacred cow. As I recall, Ballymaloe accepted his review with good grace.
Slightly Bemused
I have gone on a couple of occasions. Once was after my parents moved out of the ‘ancestral home’ and into a smaller place. Coming from a large family, we could not all get together in any one house. Meeting at a hotel restaurant meant we could get together, and afterwards resort to the lounge to continue our discussion.
It was also convenient as family members who had to travel from afar stayed at the hotel also.
That was the last time my full extended family (bar one) were together before my mother passed away, so it is a very pleasant memory.
…sad to say there has been a change of plan…back to Irish brussel sprouts…thanks anyway…
Janet, I ate my avatar
add a little bacon, creme fraîche, and mustard…yum
Rob_G
Fupp that – have the aubergines anyhow, we often have them at Christmas. Ottolenghis aubergines with yoghurt – literally the best thing that you can put in your mouth
Imagine going to a restaurant for Christmas Day….no.
I have done and it’s great. Tried to go for quirky places that would make the day memorable, like pig roasts or revolving restaurants, speak easys etc. There just aren’t enough opening in Dublin (besides hotels) on the 25th. I hope that changes eventually.
You’re a man I take it?
A man who cooks Christmas (and regular) dinner. Yes.
Ah, but it’s the cleaning up afterwards that’s the downer.
I’m ok with that. Everyone helps.
I as house elf this year can rather see the appeal, I’ll need a holiday after the whole thing
This isn’t actually promoting lunch on Christmas Day itself. I’d imagine it’s a general promotion for lunch in the days in the run up to the 25th.The Farmgate is located in the English Market which, as its run by Cork City Council, won’t be open on Christmas Day.
It’s a nice place though.
AA Gill liked it anyway. More than he liked Ballymaloe.
Ha, no harm in slaying the odd sacred cow. As I recall, Ballymaloe accepted his review with good grace.
I have gone on a couple of occasions. Once was after my parents moved out of the ‘ancestral home’ and into a smaller place. Coming from a large family, we could not all get together in any one house. Meeting at a hotel restaurant meant we could get together, and afterwards resort to the lounge to continue our discussion.
It was also convenient as family members who had to travel from afar stayed at the hotel also.
That was the last time my full extended family (bar one) were together before my mother passed away, so it is a very pleasant memory.
…going to a Greek restaurant this year (because it was so good last year)…in Edinburgh…
I didn’t know you lived there, bisted – have a nice day, enjoy the aubergines :)
…sad to say there has been a change of plan…back to Irish brussel sprouts…thanks anyway…
add a little bacon, creme fraîche, and mustard…yum
Fupp that – have the aubergines anyhow, we often have them at Christmas. Ottolenghis aubergines with yoghurt – literally the best thing that you can put in your mouth
Fine, if everyone else is afraid to say it:
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