I'm going to stop posting on Twitter. Much as I loved this platform, the current incarnation is a dumpster fire of hate and stupidity. I'll leave my account open in the hope that things will improve. For now, you can find me on Bluesky, Instagram and on Substack

The latest review of Suertudo in the Independent says it could benefit from ‘a little olé olé’ in terms of atmosphere. Mariachi bands are not needed. Suertudo has the same vibes as several Mexico Coty restaurants I’ve eaten in. It’s perfectly ‘Mexican’

God, his horrible droning voice… And having heard his statement on two genders and ‘colourblind, merit-based’, I feel sorry and worried for anyone who is different in the USA.

So the AI agents are going to be depressed, stressed and broke?

The latest 'Ocras' review - Sunday lunch at The Seafood Café, Temple Bar @KlawCafe joannecronin.substack.com/p/…

Staying in a country hotel tonight and actually gobsmacked at the shockingly poor service in the bar.

I can’t believe she took her dog into a church. Much as I bring Clara with me as much as I can, there are some places she ain’t going

Concorde really was something else, a truly unique aircraft.

I prefer my 10 year old original Nespresso machine to the newer Vertuo versions. We got one, used it for a week or two, then gave it away and went back to the old one. Too restricting

Friends, I’m looking for restaurants offering good value early birds or other deals (eg free corkage) over the next few months?

There is only one acceptable answer to this… The Shakey Bridge (aka Daly’s Bridge), Cork