These are menus of historical and social interest, higlighting the development of skills and tastes since the 19th century.
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The Universal Restaurant Menus 2020
The International
Conor Lynam of Bierhaus, in Galway, launched the Universal, a hybrid of chic bar and small-plates restaurant, in late 2016. The head chef, Matt Davis, serves small plates with universal influences. Regular dishes include squid tentacles with miso mayonnaise, and fried nems (otherwise known as spring rolls) with a Vietnamese dipping sauce. Vegetarians will love the paneer kofta with a cashew coconut curry or the grilled fresh cheese with aubergine puttanesca and friend tempura leeks. A menu with too many influences can easily feel disorganised and unfocused, with Lynam and Davis pull off a global reach with easy-going finesse.
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The Winding Stair Dinner Menu, January , 2009
Winding Stair Restaurant
The Winding Stair Restaurant is located at 40, Lower Ormond Quay Dublin on the north side of the river Liffey beside the Ha’penny Bridge. The proprietor is Elaine Murphy. The Winding Stair started life as a bookshop and café which was a popular meeting spot in Dublin during the 1970s and 1980s. The café closed in 2005 and in 2006 the current proprietor re-opened it as a restaurant.
“The bookshop, located on the ground floor, was retained as were many of the old bookshelves, photos and memories. The room retains its timeless charm with stripped wood tables and floors, and Bentwood café chairs. The old girders give a nod to its past as a tweed loom and the view remains as quintessentially Dublin as ever.
The food is good, old-fashioned home cooking with produce sourced from artisans within the island. The beer list focuses on local and international micro-breweries with an emphasis on good, food matched beers and ales. The wine list is extensive and also aims to showcase some of the new and emerging stellar boutique wine makers from the new and old worlds.
We aim to be a restaurant devoid of bells and whistles, with food cooked by chefs devoid of ego and served by warm friendly professionals with a passion for their business.
We hope we have succeeded”
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The Winding Stair Dinner Menu, January, 2010
Winding Stair Restaurant
The Winding Stair Restaurant is located at 40, Lower Ormond Quay Dublin on the north side of the river Liffey beside the Ha’penny Bridge. The proprietor is Elaine Murphy. The Winding Stair started life as a bookshop and café which was a popular meeting spot in Dublin during the 1970s and 1980s. The café closed in 2005 and in 2006 the current proprietor re-opened it as a restaurant.
“The bookshop, located on the ground floor, was retained as were many of the old bookshelves, photos and memories. The room retains its timeless charm with stripped wood tables and floors, and Bentwood café chairs. The old girders give a nod to its past as a tweed loom and the view remains as quintessentially Dublin as ever.
The food is good, old-fashioned home cooking with produce sourced from artisans within the island. The beer list focuses on local and international micro-breweries with an emphasis on good, food matched beers and ales. The wine list is extensive and also aims to showcase some of the new and emerging stellar boutique wine makers from the new and old worlds.
We aim to be a restaurant devoid of bells and whistles, with food cooked by chefs devoid of ego and served by warm friendly professionals with a passion for their business.
We hope we have succeeded”
Taken from the Winding Stair website
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The Winding Stair Dinner Menu, March, 2011
Winding Stair Restaurant
The Winding Stair Restaurant is located at 40, Lower Ormond Quay Dublin on the north side of the river Liffey beside the Ha’penny Bridge. The proprietor is Elaine Murphy. The Winding Stair started life as a bookshop and café which was a popular meeting spot in Dublin during the 1970s and 1980s. The café closed in 2005 and in 2006 the current proprietor re-opened it as a restaurant.
“The bookshop, located on the ground floor, was retained as were many of the old bookshelves, photos and memories. The room retains its timeless charm with stripped wood tables and floors, and Bentwood café chairs. The old girders give a nod to its past as a tweed loom and the view remains as quintessentially Dublin as ever.
The food is good, old-fashioned home cooking with produce sourced from artisans within the island. The beer list focuses on local and international micro-breweries with an emphasis on good, food matched beers and ales. The wine list is extensive and also aims to showcase some of the new and emerging stellar boutique wine makers from the new and old worlds.
We aim to be a restaurant devoid of bells and whistles, with food cooked by chefs devoid of ego and served by warm friendly professionals with a passion for their business.
We hope we have succeeded”
Taken from the Winding Stair website
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The Winding Stair Offset Menu, March 10th., 2012
Winding Stair Restaurant
The Winding Stair Restaurant is located at 40, Lower Ormond Quay Dublin on the north side of the river Liffey beside the Ha’penny Bridge. The proprietor is Elaine Murphy. The Winding Stair started life as a bookshop and café which was a popular meeting spot in Dublin during the 1970s and 1980s. The café closed in 2005 and in 2006 the current proprietor re-opened it as a restaurant.
“The bookshop, located on the ground floor, was retained as were many of the old bookshelves, photos and memories. The room retains its timeless charm with stripped wood tables and floors, and Bentwood café chairs. The old girders give a nod to its past as a tweed loom and the view remains as quintessentially Dublin as ever.
The food is good, old-fashioned home cooking with produce sourced from artisans within the island. The beer list focuses on local and international micro-breweries with an emphasis on good, food matched beers and ales. The wine list is extensive and also aims to showcase some of the new and emerging stellar boutique wine makers from the new and old worlds.
We aim to be a restaurant devoid of bells and whistles, with food cooked by chefs devoid of ego and served by warm friendly professionals with a passion for their business.
We hope we have succeeded.”
Taken from the Winding Stair website
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The Winding Stair Pre-Theatre Menu, January 2nd.-6th., 2013
Winding Stair Restaurant
The Winding Stair Restaurant is located at 40, Lower Ormond Quay Dublin on the north side of the river Liffey beside the Ha’penny Bridge. The proprietor is Elaine Murphy. The Winding Stair started life as a bookshop and café which was a popular meeting spot in Dublin during the 1970s and 1980s. The café closed in 2005 and in 2006 the current proprietor re-opened it as a restaurant.
“The bookshop, located on the ground floor, was retained as were many of the old bookshelves, photos and memories. The room retains its timeless charm with stripped wood tables and floors, and Bentwood café chairs. The old girders give a nod to its past as a tweed loom and the view remains as quintessentially Dublin as ever.
The food is good, old-fashioned home cooking with produce sourced from artisans within the island. The beer list focuses on local and international micro-breweries with an emphasis on good, food matched beers and ales. The wine list is extensive and also aims to showcase some of the new and emerging stellar boutique wine makers from the new and old worlds.
We aim to be a restaurant devoid of bells and whistles, with food cooked by chefs devoid of ego and served by warm friendly professionals with a passion for their business.
We hope we have succeeded”
Taken from the Winding Stair website
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The Winding Stair Sample Christmas Dinner Menu, 2010
Winding Stair Restaurant
The Winding Stair Restaurant is located at 40, Lower Ormond Quay Dublin on the north side of the river Liffey beside the Ha’penny Bridge. The proprietor is Elaine Murphy. The Winding Stair started life as a bookshop and café which was a popular meeting spot in Dublin during the 1970s and 1980s. The café closed in 2005 and in 2006 the current proprietor re-opened it as a restaurant.
“The bookshop, located on the ground floor, was retained as were many of the old bookshelves, photos and memories. The room retains its timeless charm with stripped wood tables and floors, and Bentwood café chairs. The old girders give a nod to its past as a tweed loom and the view remains as quintessentially Dublin as ever.
The food is good, old-fashioned home cooking with produce sourced from artisans within the island. The beer list focuses on local and international micro-breweries with an emphasis on good, food matched beers and ales. The wine list is extensive and also aims to showcase some of the new and emerging stellar boutique wine makers from the new and old worlds.
We aim to be a restaurant devoid of bells and whistles, with food cooked by chefs devoid of ego and served by warm friendly professionals with a passion for their business.
We hope we have succeeded”
Taken from the Winding Stair website
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The Winding Stair Sample Christmas Lunch Menu, 2010
Winding Stair Restaurant
The Winding Stair Restaurant is located at 40, Lower Ormond Quay Dublin on the north side of the river Liffey beside the Ha’penny Bridge. The proprietor is Elaine Murphy. The Winding Stair started life as a bookshop and café which was a popular meeting spot in Dublin during the 1970s and 1980s. The café closed in 2005 and in 2006 the current proprietor re-opened it as a restaurant.
“The bookshop, located on the ground floor, was retained as were many of the old bookshelves, photos and memories. The room retains its timeless charm with stripped wood tables and floors, and Bentwood café chairs. The old girders give a nod to its past as a tweed loom and the view remains as quintessentially Dublin as ever.
The food is good, old-fashioned home cooking with produce sourced from artisans within the island. The beer list focuses on local and international micro-breweries with an emphasis on good, food matched beers and ales. The wine list is extensive and also aims to showcase some of the new and emerging stellar boutique wine makers from the new and old worlds.
We aim to be a restaurant devoid of bells and whistles, with food cooked by chefs devoid of ego and served by warm friendly professionals with a passion for their business.
We hope we have succeeded”
Taken from the Winding Stair website
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The Winding Stair Sample Special Value Dinner Menu, 2012
Winding Stair Restaurant
The Winding Stair Restaurant is located at 40, Lower Ormond Quay Dublin on the north side of the river Liffey beside the Ha’penny Bridge. The proprietor is Elaine Murphy. The Winding Stair started life as a bookshop and café which was a popular meeting spot in Dublin during the 1970s and 1980s. The café closed in 2005 and in 2006 the current proprietor re-opened it as a restaurant.
“The bookshop, located on the ground floor, was retained as were many of the old bookshelves, photos and memories. The room retains its timeless charm with stripped wood tables and floors, and Bentwood café chairs. The old girders give a nod to its past as a tweed loom and the view remains as quintessentially Dublin as ever.
The food is good, old-fashioned home cooking with produce sourced from artisans within the island. The beer list focuses on local and international micro-breweries with an emphasis on good, food matched beers and ales. The wine list is extensive and also aims to showcase some of the new and emerging stellar boutique wine makers from the new and old worlds.
We aim to be a restaurant devoid of bells and whistles, with food cooked by chefs devoid of ego and served by warm friendly professionals with a passion for their business.
We hope we have succeeded”
Taken from the Winding Stair website
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The Winding Stair Set Dinner Menu, January, 2013
Winding Stair Restaurant
The Winding Stair Restaurant is located at 40, Lower Ormond Quay Dublin on the north side of the river Liffey beside the Ha’penny Bridge. The proprietor is Elaine Murphy. The Winding Stair started life as a bookshop and café which was a popular meeting spot in Dublin during the 1970s and 1980s. The café closed in 2005 and in 2006 the current proprietor re-opened it as a restaurant.
“The bookshop, located on the ground floor, was retained as were many of the old bookshelves, photos and memories. The room retains its timeless charm with stripped wood tables and floors, and Bentwood café chairs. The old girders give a nod to its past as a tweed loom and the view remains as quintessentially Dublin as ever.
The food is good, old-fashioned home cooking with produce sourced from artisans within the island. The beer list focuses on local and international micro-breweries with an emphasis on good, food matched beers and ales. The wine list is extensive and also aims to showcase some of the new and emerging stellar boutique wine makers from the new and old worlds.
We aim to be a restaurant devoid of bells and whistles, with food cooked by chefs devoid of ego and served by warm friendly professionals with a passion for their business.
We hope we have succeeded”
Taken from the Winding Stair website
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The Winding Stair Set Lunch Menu, January 23rd-30th, 2012
Winding Stair Restaurant
The Winding Stair Restaurant is located at 40, Lower Ormond Quay Dublin on the north side of the river Liffey beside the Ha’penny Bridge. The proprietor is Elaine Murphy. The Winding Stair started life as a bookshop and café which was a popular meeting spot in Dublin during the 1970s and 1980s. The café closed in 2005 and in 2006 the current proprietor re-opened it as a restaurant.
“The bookshop, located on the ground floor, was retained as were many of the old bookshelves, photos and memories. The room retains its timeless charm with stripped wood tables and floors, and Bentwood café chairs. The old girders give a nod to its past as a tweed loom and the view remains as quintessentially Dublin as ever.
The food is good, old-fashioned home cooking with produce sourced from artisans within the island. The beer list focuses on local and international micro-breweries with an emphasis on good, food matched beers and ales. The wine list is extensive and also aims to showcase some of the new and emerging stellar boutique wine makers from the new and old worlds.
We aim to be a restaurant devoid of bells and whistles, with food cooked by chefs devoid of ego and served by warm friendly professionals with a passion for their business.
We hope we have succeeded”
Taken from the Winding Stair website
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The Winding Stair Set Lunch Menu, September 24th-30th., 2012
Winding Stair Restaurant
The Winding Stair Restaurant is located at 40, Lower Ormond Quay Dublin on the north side of the river Liffey beside the Ha’penny Bridge. The proprietor is Elaine Murphy. The Winding Stair started life as a bookshop and café which was a popular meeting spot in Dublin during the 1970s and 1980s. The café closed in 2005 and in 2006 the current proprietor re-opened it as a restaurant.
“The bookshop, located on the ground floor, was retained as were many of the old bookshelves, photos and memories. The room retains its timeless charm with stripped wood tables and floors, and Bentwood café chairs. The old girders give a nod to its past as a tweed loom and the view remains as quintessentially Dublin as ever.
The food is good, old-fashioned home cooking with produce sourced from artisans within the island. The beer list focuses on local and international micro-breweries with an emphasis on good, food matched beers and ales. The wine list is extensive and also aims to showcase some of the new and emerging stellar boutique wine makers from the new and old worlds.
We aim to be a restaurant devoid of bells and whistles, with food cooked by chefs devoid of ego and served by warm friendly professionals with a passion for their business.
We hope we have succeeded”
Taken from the Winding Stair website
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The Winding Stair Value Menu, 2012
Winding Stair Restaurant
The Winding Stair Restaurant is located at 40, Lower Ormond Quay Dublin on the north side of the river Liffey beside the Ha’penny Bridge. The proprietor is Elaine Murphy. The Winding Stair started life as a bookshop and café which was a popular meeting spot in Dublin during the 1970s and 1980s. The café closed in 2005 and in 2006 the current proprietor re-opened it as a restaurant.
“The bookshop, located on the ground floor, was retained as were many of the old bookshelves, photos and memories. The room retains its timeless charm with stripped wood tables and floors, and Bentwood café chairs. The old girders give a nod to its past as a tweed loom and the view remains as quintessentially Dublin as ever.
The food is good, old-fashioned home cooking with produce sourced from artisans within the island. The beer list focuses on local and international micro-breweries with an emphasis on good, food matched beers and ales. The wine list is extensive and also aims to showcase some of the new and emerging stellar boutique wine makers from the new and old worlds.
We aim to be a restaurant devoid of bells and whistles, with food cooked by chefs devoid of ego and served by warm friendly professionals with a passion for their business.
We hope we have succeeded”
Taken from the Winding Stair website
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The Winding Stair Vegetarian Options Menu, 2012
Winding Stair Restaurant
The Winding Stair Restaurant is located at 40, Lower Ormond Quay Dublin on the north side of the river Liffey beside the Ha’penny Bridge. The proprietor is Elaine Murphy. The Winding Stair started life as a bookshop and café which was a popular meeting spot in Dublin during the 1970s and 1980s. The café closed in 2005 and in 2006 the current proprietor re-opened it as a restaurant.
“The bookshop, located on the ground floor, was retained as were many of the old bookshelves, photos and memories. The room retains its timeless charm with stripped wood tables and floors, and Bentwood café chairs. The old girders give a nod to its past as a tweed loom and the view remains as quintessentially Dublin as ever.
The food is good, old-fashioned home cooking with produce sourced from artisans within the island. The beer list focuses on local and international micro-breweries with an emphasis on good, food matched beers and ales. The wine list is extensive and also aims to showcase some of the new and emerging stellar boutique wine makers from the new and old worlds.
We aim to be a restaurant devoid of bells and whistles, with food cooked by chefs devoid of ego and served by warm friendly professionals with a passion for their business.
We hope we have succeeded”
Taken from the Winding Stair website
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Thornton's Restaurant : Dinner Menu
Thornton's Restaurant
1st Floor, The Fitzwilliam Hotel, 128 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2
Thornton's Restaurant, located in Dublin City Centre overlooking St Stephen's Green is an award winning Michelin starred restaurant.
Kevin Thornton was the first Irish chef to achieve two Michelin stars. His cooking, while contemporary, is informed by the distinctive flavours of local produce, and by his vivid memories of the food of his childhood.
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Thornton's Restaurant : Lunch Menu
Thornton's Restaurant
1st Floor, The Fitzwilliam Hotel, 128 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2
Thornton's Restaurant, located in Dublin City Centre overlooking St Stephen's Green is an award winning Michelin starred restaurant.
Kevin Thornton was the first Irish chef to achieve two Michelin stars. His cooking, while contemporary, is informed by the distinctive flavours of local produce, and by his vivid memories of the food of his childhood.
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Thornton's Restaurant Lunch Menu, 2013
Thornton's Restaurant
Thornton's Restaurant (proprietors Kevin and Murie Thornton) is located on the first floor of the Fitzwilliam Hotel, 128, St. Stephen's Green,Dublin 2. It is open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner from 6pm to 9.30pm (last orders) and for lunch Thursday to Saturaday 12.30p.m. to 1.30 p.m . (last orders)
Kevin and Muriel Thornton’s first establishment was the Wine Epergne located in Upper Rathmines from 1989 – 1992. Thornton’s opened in Portobello, Dublin in 1995 and moved to its present location on St. Stephen’s Green in 2002.
Kevin Thornton is the great philosopher of Irish food. His passion, understanding and drive to bring excellence to the plate has made him Ireland’s highest achieving chef. He was the first Irish chef to achieve two Michelin stars. His cooking, while contemporary, is informed by the distinctive flavours of local produce, and by his vivid memories of the food of his childhood. Just as important to Kevin is the keen appreciation of nature which inspires both his cuisine and his photography. Kevin is also a food writer, teacher and photographer.
Taken from Thornton's Restaurant website 25th. March, 2013.
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Thornton's Restaurant : Pre-Theatre Menu
Thornton's Restaurant
1st Floor, The Fitzwilliam Hotel, 128 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2
Thornton's Restaurant, located in Dublin City Centre overlooking St Stephen's Green is an award winning Michelin starred restaurant.
Kevin Thornton was the first Irish chef to achieve two Michelin stars. His cooking, while contemporary, is informed by the distinctive flavours of local produce, and by his vivid memories of the food of his childhood.
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Thornton's Restaurant Pre-Theatre Menu, 2013
Thornton's Restaurant
Thornton's Restaurant (proprietors Kevin and Murie Thornton) is located on the first floor of the Fitzwilliam Hotel, 128, St. Stephen's Green,Dublin 2. It is open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner from 6pm to 9.30pm (last orders) and for lunch Thursday to Saturaday 12.30p.m. to 1.30 p.m . (last orders)
Kevin and Muriel Thornton’s first establishment was the Wine Epergne located in Upper Rathmines from 1989 – 1992. Thornton’s opened in Portobello, Dublin in 1995 and moved to its present location on St. Stephen’s Green in 2002.
Kevin Thornton is the great philosopher of Irish food. His passion, understanding and drive to bring excellence to the plate has made him Ireland’s highest achieving chef. He was the first Irish chef to achieve two Michelin stars. His cooking, while contemporary, is informed by the distinctive flavours of local produce, and by his vivid memories of the food of his childhood. Just as important to Kevin is the keen appreciation of nature which inspires both his cuisine and his photography. Kevin is also a food writer, teacher and photographer.
Taken from Thornton's Restaurant website
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Thornton's Restaurant : Surprise Canapé Tasting Menu
Thornton's Restaurant
1st Floor, The Fitzwilliam Hotel, 128 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2
Thornton's Restaurant, located in Dublin City Centre overlooking St Stephen's Green is an award winning Michelin starred restaurant.
Kevin Thornton was the first Irish chef to achieve two Michelin stars. His cooking, while contemporary, is informed by the distinctive flavours of local produce, and by his vivid memories of the food of his childhood.
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Thornton's Restaurant : Tasting Menu
Thornton's Restaurant
1st Floor, The Fitzwilliam Hotel, 128 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2
Thornton's Restaurant, located in Dublin City Centre overlooking St Stephen's Green is an award winning Michelin starred restaurant.
Kevin Thornton was the first Irish chef to achieve two Michelin stars. His cooking, while contemporary, is informed by the distinctive flavours of local produce, and by his vivid memories of the food of his childhood.
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Thornton's Restaurant : Tasting Menu with Prestige Pairings
Thornton's Restaurant
1st Floor, The Fitzwilliam Hotel, 128 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2
Thornton's Restaurant, located in Dublin City Centre overlooking St Stephen's Green is an award winning Michelin starred restaurant.
Kevin Thornton was the first Irish chef to achieve two Michelin stars. His cooking, while contemporary, is informed by the distinctive flavours of local produce, and by his vivid memories of the food of his childhood.
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Thornton's Restaurant : Vegetarian Menu
Thornton's Restaurant
1st Floor, The Fitzwilliam Hotel, 128 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2
Thornton's Restaurant, located in Dublin City Centre overlooking St Stephen's Green is an award winning Michelin starred restaurant.
Kevin Thornton was the first Irish chef to achieve two Michelin stars. His cooking, while contemporary, is informed by the distinctive flavours of local produce, and by his vivid memories of the food of his childhood.
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Thornton's Tasting Dinner Menu, 2013
Thornton's Restaurant
Thornton's Restaurant (proprietors Kevin and Murie Thornton) is located on the first floor of the Fitzwilliam Hotel, 128, St. Stephen's Green,Dublin 2. It is open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner from 6pm to 9.30pm (last orders) and for lunch Thursday to Saturaday 12.30p.m. to 1.30 p.m . (last orders)
Kevin and Muriel Thornton’s first establishment was the Wine Epergne located in Upper Rathmines from 1989 – 1992. Thornton’s opened in Portobello, Dublin in 1995 and moved to its present location on St. Stephen’s Green in 2002.
Kevin Thornton is the great philosopher of Irish food. His passion, understanding and drive to bring excellence to the plate has made him Ireland’s highest achieving chef. He was the first Irish chef to achieve two Michelin stars. His cooking, while contemporary, is informed by the distinctive flavours of local produce, and by his vivid memories of the food of his childhood. Just as important to Kevin is the keen appreciation of nature which inspires both his cuisine and his photography. Kevin is also a food writer, teacher and photographer.
Taken from Thornton's Restaurant website 25th. March, 2013.
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Thorton's Restaurant Dinner Menu, 2013
Thornton's Restaurant
Thornton's Restaurant (proprietors Kevin and Murie Thornton) is located on the first floor of the Fitzwilliam Hotel, 128, St. Stephen's Green,Dublin 2. It is open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner from 6pm to 9.30pm (last orders) and for lunch Thursday to Saturaday 12.30p.m. to 1.30 p.m . (last orders)
Kevin and Muriel Thornton’s first establishment was the Wine Epergne located in Upper Rathmines from 1989 – 1992. Thornton’s opened in Portobello, Dublin in 1995 and moved to its present location on St. Stephen’s Green in 2002.
Kevin Thornton is the great philosopher of Irish food. His passion, understanding and drive to bring excellence to the plate has made him Ireland’s highest achieving chef. He was the first Irish chef to achieve two Michelin stars. His cooking, while contemporary, is informed by the distinctive flavours of local produce, and by his vivid memories of the food of his childhood. Just as important to Kevin is the keen appreciation of nature which inspires both his cuisine and his photography. Kevin is also a food writer, teacher and photographer.
Taken from Thornton's Restaurant website 25th. of March, 2013.
