We have decided to diversify how we do this blog. Seeing as Russell cannot stop talking and loves radio, and sometimes we don’t get around to writing all of our foodie thoughts down, it felt right that we add a new dimension to what we do on GastroGays.
Hi! Russell here with my beginnings and back story before we set up this blog. You can catch up on Patrick’s post (the first bit of this series) by clicking here….
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You would never expect to find such exceptional quality just off Camden Street. The areas of Camden and Harcourt Street hold somewhat of a bad rep as a rough area, which is party-focused on the weekends. Though not littered with late night eateries like Grafton or O’Connell Street, it does leave a little to be desired quality-wise.
In saying that, as new tenants in the D8 area, we have had some exceptional meals on Camden Street during 2012. Special mentions go to Green Nineteen who serve international dishes, in a home cooked style paired with a great tipple selection. We chose some craft beers which were on offer – delicious! Another mention goes to Bobo’s Burger joint who prepare sinful, ultra indulgent burgers using the freshest Irish beef.
Now let’s move a few steps towards the end of the street to a completely otherworldly establishment – Camden Kitchen. Nestled just off Camden on Grantham Street, this little bistro looks like it has been teleported from Paris itself. A large window at the front allows walkers-by to glance in and diners inside to peer out in ultra French bistro style.
But don’t be fooled – you won’t find oeufs en cocette or coq au vin in this restaurant. What’s served is organic and seasonal Irish fare on a wholly Irish menu.
The thing that attracted us both to Goose on the Loose was the striking sign. It’s always intriguing when a bright new business opens in your locality, especially one that you are new to and constantly exploring. We moved to Dublin 8 mid-last year and are still exploring the nooks and crannies. The intriguing name of this place helped too in picking it!
It’s an old school style café, not necessarily obvious from the outset. Serving brunch to lunch, and then some until early evening. From breakfast sambo to spicy tagine, all types of breakfast, brunch and lunch is catered to.
If you have landed upon this page, well done. Great decision. You won’t be disappointed.
This blog arose out of a love for Dublin and a complete under appreciation of the great gastronomic delights that lie mere moments from our doorstep. As somewhat of a New Year’s Resolution we decided that we needed to sample some of the excellent restaurants that are dotted around Dublin, which we have completely ignored or not made much of an effort to sample and support.
As a bit of a bucket list, we wrote down 50 restaurants, cafés and bars that we wanted to try throughout 2013. This blog is dedicated to our trials throughout the city eating and drinking our way to a better 2013; supporting local business, embracing the strong Irish food community and playing our part in making it something really worthwhile.
We hope to encourage others to try out the excellent eateries out there and to engage with the fledgling food community that is so important in Ireland right now. We write from a place of passion and we hope to pass that on to reader and fan alike.
A little disclaimer. Though we may review, rate and recommend eateries we do not strive to be known as or proclaim ourselves to be food critics. We are simply divulging our honest experiences of the places we try and the people we meet – whether they be positive, negative or anything between. The 50 places we have chosen to blog about have been chosen not because we think they are the best or the worst – simply from an intrigued desire to try them out. Though these posts will anchor the blog, we will also be engaging with and reporting on various food and drink-related topics sporadically.
A little bit about us. We are Russell James Alford and Patrick Hanlon. Extreme foodophiles by nature, not necessarily by profession. Though in our early twenties, you will most likely find us tucking into a full-bodied red and some night cheese, as opposed to stumbling out of Dublin nightclubs on a Wednesday night.
We met while studying in university and have been embarking on a life together in Dublin for the past two years. Having both recently moved back to the big smoke after post-university stints back at home, we are really excited to engage with and take advantage of the unique food community around us.
Radio broadcaster and journalist by day, Liz Lemon-like food obsessives by night. Enjoy, interact and use this blog as much as you like. Find us on our personal or GastroGays Twitter accounts and say hello!
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