I was delighted to see Cafe Depeche on Western Road re-open today. It’s been closed since the flooding last November.
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cafe depeche on western road open again after the floods
Monday, August 30th, 2010fantastic sicilian dinner and wine tasting at fenns quay
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010On Monday I went along to Fenns Quay for a Dinner and Sicilian Wine tasting.
Victoria Curatolo of Villa Tonino and Liberty Wines were supplying and presenting the wines on the night.
There were about 20 people at the dinner, some of whom I’d met before. I had the pleasure of meeting Billy Lyons and his wife. Kevin had seated them at our table and we discovered a shared love of France, wine and a common history in Glounthaune, our native parish.
The dinner was fantastic, 4 courses with each being really tasty. As always in Fenns Quay, the service was top notch and the dinner was nice and relaxed, with no hint of a rush. I’ve attached the menu, with a grainy shot of the Osso Bucco and a grainier shot of Victoria.
Fenns Quay Sicilian Wine tasting and Dinner menu
For the wines, we tasted 6 from the range.
Villa Tonino Inzolia, 2009
Villa Tonino Grillo, 2009
Villa Tonino Nero D’Avola 2008
Villa Tonino `Baglio Curatolo` 2007
Villa Tonino `Baglio Curatolo` Syrah, 2007
Villa Tonino Marsala Superiore Riserva, NV, Curatolo
I loved the 3 reds, and if I really really had to chose a favourite, I’d go with the Baglio Curatolo. I’d be very happy with any of them though. I also very much liked the Inzolia – I reckon it’s tailor made for sipping on a hot summers day.
I had 3 of the clan with me, and in true family style we all had different favourites. We all liked a lot of the range though, which is an unusually high hit rate.
Victoria presented the wines in turn, with lovely stories of the history of the family Vineyard. I love hearing stories about where wines are made and the people that make them. It really adds to the experience for me.
It was a brilliant night, thanks to Kevin and all at Fenns Quay, and Victoria and Jerry.
You can read what Billy thought of the night.
As always, I’ve attached a scan of my tasting notes. Best of luck reading them 
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- Fenns Quay Sicilian Wine tasting notes 1
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- Fenns Quay Sicilian Wine tasting notes 1
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- Fenns Quay Sicilian Wine tasting and Dinner menu
Patricks Bridge by night
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010strolling through town last night after a very tasty bite to eat in the Bodega.
new bazaar at lapps quay in cork city
Saturday, July 17th, 2010the new bazaar at Lapps Quay kicked off today.
it started off small, but it’s a great location for a market. you have the food and coffee stalls right beside it, as well as the river and the Boardwalk bar and Clarion behind it. there was a great atmosphere this afternoon.
It’s great to see more life coming to Cork city – well done to all the organisers and I hope it grows from here!
just for fun
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010I saw this cloud formation in Cork City Monday and I thought it looked funny.
party time on patrick street for cork midsummer festival
Saturday, June 19th, 2010Now this is what I always expected to see on Patrick St since the redesign!
At last:
new pontoons at south custom house quay in cork city
Saturday, May 29th, 2010
morning reflections in Cork City
Monday, May 24th, 2010
where the western star used be
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010There was some talk about the Western Star* on boards.ie lately. They knocked the place to make a financial services centre, but that went about as well as you’d expect.
Shame too, with UCC expanding the campus to create the “greater campus”. Thousand of thirsty students walking home past the door every day. Sums up the quality of the decisions made by the financial sector over the last few years for me.
* used to be a very popular pub on Western Road in Cork. When I were a lad it was jammed every night. How they weren’t making enough money I’ll never know.
beamish and crawford brewery being dismantled
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010the former Beamish and Crawford brewery is being dismantled. they’re taking down the large tanks, loading them onto lorries and removing them from the site.
