An American client went to Banna Thai in Ballincollig last night as was absolutly astounded to be charged €2.75 for a portion of white rice to go with his meal. I know this is common practice among Thai and Indian restraunts in Ireland but when you...

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Not quite Top Chef but the presence of Michel Roux transforms it. High end cooking and great TV.

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I had written off this series by the third episode but it still showed glimmers of quality. Luckily those glimmers shone through to beat off the bozos and tooth veneers. The final gave us the two best chefs who were clearly passionate and capable. ...

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After starting with dodos and publicity whores, the final was a joy. Two great chefs with two great mentors. Ace!

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<p>A new shop front caught my eye this morning while in town. Sam &amp; Dan's Original Hot Dogs. Its a place I've always wanted but...</p>

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<p>I think this may rate as one of the best Top Gears of all time. So much packed into an hour with pure comedy in...</p>

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Go Liz go. Totally deserved win. None of the three put a foot wrong but she delivered perfection!

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I knew this would probably annoy me and I was right. All the sophistication of a cowboy movie where the baddies wear black hats. Seriously, is this the best enviro-disaster thing that the BBC can come up with? Yawn fest. I honestly wouldn't have lasted...

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An excellent show on Irish comedy. Opens with Tommy Tiernan classic. Covered him, Podge &amp; Rodge and Apres Match.

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Best ever. South Africa followed by Petrus. Great cooking and a storm-out. Liz FTW.

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