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chicken ramen is a pot of bliss, while the yamamori yaki soba offers,
in a mound of wok-fried noodles, a well-rewarded treasure hunt for
prawns, squid, chicken, and roast pork. Vegetarians aren't over-
looked and the selective international wine list is well priced and
well chosen. The lunch specials are outstanding. Even at 9:30pm on
a Monday night, this place is jammed, not by tourists but by local
Dubs, which tells you how good the food is.
71-72 S. Great George's St., Dublin 2.
&
01/475-5001.
Reservations only for par-
ties of 4 or more persons. Main courses
18 ($13-$22). MC, V. Sun-Wed
12:30-11pm; Thurs-Sat 12:30-11:30pm. Bus: 50, 50A, 54, 56, or 77.
INEXPENSIVE
Café Gertrude
MODERN CONTINENTAL Here's an
easygoing little oasis of calm amid boisterous Temple Bar. The inte-
rior is hip in an artsy kind of way—buttercup yellow walls, lilac trim
on the doorjambs and window frames, simple pine floorboards, a
folk guitar playing on the stereo, and a few pieces of modern art
hung on the otherwise plain walls. The same menu runs all day—
all simple stuff, executed with care: toasted bagel with fresh smoked
salmon, cream cheese, and onion; potato cake grilled with herb and
onion, topped with bacon, smoked cheese, and salsa; panini of
chicken breast, roasted sweet peppers, and mozzarella on focaccia,
grilled until it's a gloppy treat.
3-4 Bedford Row, Dublin 2.
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01/677-9043.
Main courses from
€
5 ($6). 2-course
early-bird dinner
€
11-
€
€
13 ($16). MC, V. Daily 9am-5pm. Bus: 21A, 78A, or 78B.
Irish Film Centre Cafe Bar
IRISH/INTERNATIONAL
One of the most popular drinking spots in Temple Bar, the hip Cafe
Bar (in the lobby of the city's coolest place to grab a movie) features
an excellent, affordable menu that changes daily. A vegetarian and
Middle Eastern menu is available for both lunch and dinner. The
weekend entertainment usually includes music or comedy.
6 Eustace St., Temple Bar, Dublin 2.
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01/677-8788.
Lunch and dinner
€
6-
€
10
($7.20-$12). MC, V. Mon-Fri 12:30-3pm; Sat-Sun 1-3pm; daily 6-9pm. Bus: 21A,
78A, or 78B.
3 St. Stephen's Green/Grafton Street Area
VERY EXPENSIVE
One Pico
MODERN EUROPEAN About a 5-minute
walk from Stephen's Green, on a wee lane off Dawson Street, is the
restaurant (still in its infancy) that is launching an empire. Since
opening One Pico, chef-owner Eamonn O'Reilly has opened two
other popular Dublin bistros, but this one remains the most focused
