Parking in Dublin

I’ve just seen this on my way from the work today and I had to take a picture of this plonker who thought that parking on the pavement is ok. How stupid someone can be…

Teppanyaki Restaurant in Dublin

If there was just one restaurant in Dublin that I must recommend to you, then it would be definitely Tippenyaki restaurant in Rathmines. We’ve been there last night, and I have to say, it was just amazing and an unforgettable experience.

The idea of this restaurant is that the chef stands behind a counter set with big iron plates and cooks up a storm, while the diner, meanwhile, is part of the audience, participating in the whole event. This is called Teppanyaki.

Teppanyaki is a type of Japanese cuisine that uses an iron griddle (teppan) to cook food. A good teppanyaki chef is a real juggler and entertainer, tossing eggs in the air and landing them on the hot plate, unscathed, to cook for fried rice, or stacking onions in the shape of Mount Fuji, setting them on fire with a whoosh of flame and dousing them in liquid, which then bubbles up like lava.

It really is a great entertainment concept. The end result is popular because it is grilled food that is chopped up for speedy cooking and easy eating with chopsticks.

So, if you are looking for the great food with a little bit of show while the food is prepared, then you must visit Tippenyaki restaurant in Rathmines.

Tippenyaki
39 Castlewood Avenue
Rathmines
Dublin 6
Tel: (01) 497-9463

Starbucks, Ballsbridge

Starbucks…. Who doesn’t know this American coffeehouse chain and the largest coffeehouse company in the world? They have stores across the whole world, and of course, here in Dublin too. One of the stores is based in Ballsbridge and it is the one where I go to during my lunch break.

I don’t think that they do the best coffee. But honestly, it is not bad either. I usually got my cappuccino or hot chocolate there after my lunch, and some time their pastry or cake. The Berry Swirl is my favourite. What I really like about Starbucks is that they seem to care about our environment and support the third world countries. And they also care about our healthy diet, as all of their stores here in Dublin have selection of sandwiches, salads and fruit smoothies to choose from.

As this particular store is located in Ballsbridge, one of the Dublin’s finest districts, you may be lucky and see some famous people around. I have seen Louise Walsh around, and the other day Dublin born Hollywood star Colin Farrell came for a cup of coffee while I was enjoying my coffee there too.