Raglan Road Pub Still Rocks on the Stage for St.Patrick

Today was St.Patrick and the Raglan Road Irish Pub in Orlando Florida turned on the lights on its stage more then usually because there was lot of entertainment going on the last three days. The food was still good but with some up an down. We noticed that some nice flights such as the desserts and the beers were not available this year. They told us the bar was too busy for make those too. Also the Irish Eggs were gone since the morning. We were not disappointed by the show because it has been really great. Good musicians and dancers were the real protagonists of the dinner.

The good was also the performance outside the pub meanwhile long lines of people were waiting to enter in. This place is still the best to spend the St. Paddy day in all the town.

 

We filmed some short video for you just to give you an idea of the show between 8 to 9 pm but the music was going in on for all day and the beer too.

Also the little ones had their own chance to be on the stage to dance and exhibit themselves

Luckily for the clients these guys are there not only for St. Patrick day but along the whole year.

 

"Chunky Monk"

Regarding the dinner, some dark Irish bread was served with its dip as amuse en bouche. From the menu we have  tried the fried "Chunky Monk" with its sauce and it was ok and so it was the "Smokey City" this years served in a nice pot. Paired with a Glass of Guiness.

"Smokey City"

Then as main dish we had the "Boaring Burger" and the "Cider Salmon". These two items were unfortunately under our expectations.

"Boaring Burger"

"Cider Salmon"

Finally the desserts that were served not as shots samples (that is the actual trend almost everywhere) like last year but entirely. The pairing was a glass of Irish "Bunratty Meade". The "Fluffy Lemon Clouds" was amazing as usual and it worth the visit on its own. A real winner of the desserts. The "Trifle Sinful" that we liked a lot last year instead was not absolutely at the same level and was completely unbalanced in the taste. For this St. Patrick 2019 edition the Raglan Road Pub score is at 15/20 for the dinner, but it's definitively 20/20 for the show quality.

"Fluffy Lemon Clouds"

"Trifle Sinful"

"Bunratty Meade"

Raglan Road Irish Pub

Located in: Disney Springs

Address: 1640 Buena Vista Dr, Orlando, FL 32830

Phone: (407) 938-0300

highlight and pictures by Luca Centoni

Fattoria La Loggia the Address to Stay in Chianti, Italy

Along this decade we have already published about this place but every now and then we return there to update you about the quality of the concept and the offered services. First of all we reconfirm its score which is still a full 20/20. Their rooms are terrific and all the "Agriturismo" has still a great appeal and it's so Chianti all way through. You will find in it that old time atmosphere without renounce to any of the modern comfort. Not to mention the wonderful Natali family who runs it and yes Ivana and Paolo are still the heart of "Fattoria La Loggia" from the welcome to the check out.

The home made breakfast is still served in this beautiful porch looking the vineyard and the sunrise in the morning. You are immersed in the country tranquillity with its natural sounds of birds. You wouldn't go away from that place which will give you peace and relaxation.

The reception is now conveniently located in the middle of the structure and close to most of the available rooms. Some of them are flats that can host a family group. It is actually a great place for hosting a family reunion or a wedding.

During your permanence you can get a bath in its slightly salted pool or cook a BBQ or going to explore the amazing surroundings which Chianti region is famous for, including wine tasting and exceptional Tuscan food served on request even at the "Fattoria La Loggia". We will show you some of the best places to eat in the area publishing some other articles along the year.

"Fattoria La Loggia" is definitively the "quintessence of Tuscan region" and it's also so close to Florence, Siena, S.Gimignano, Greve and much more. The base point for a week vacation or a weekend. You can't say to have experienced Chianti if you didn't stay at least one or two nights here. It's proved that a lot of its guests return and the repeaters list is really long. Bookings can be done directly here.

highlight and pics by Luca Centoni

Dumpling Bar in Roma is the Best Chinese Food in Italy

Chinese Dim-Sum Makers

We have been around the world for decades eating a lot a different kind of food. Along our Roma's press trip we had the chance to try something absolutely new for Italy. We are talking about the "Dumpling Bar" of the Italian Chef Gianni Catani. Well the experience was totally unexpected and full of good surprises. What we were most impressed was the goodness and the amazing variety that was presented in front of us. In other words this was the best dim sum tasting we ever had in our career. Could you believe it? It was way better then any other you can find even in San Francisco's Chinatown.

Chef Gianni Catani in his Restaurant

We were there last September and we did not programmed to go until the very end, luckily we did because we would have really loose a lot. Everything was so delicious and fresh made at the moment. Service was very good too.

They started taking their five home made sauces including Soy Sauce (Soy, Ginger, Vinegar, Sesam Oil) Bitter-Sweet Sauce (Tomato, Vinegar,Water, Sugar) Beijing Sauce(Housin Sauce, Peanuts Butter, EVO) Red Curry Sauce (Red Curry, Sesame Oil) Hot Sauce (Chili Sauce, Sesame Oil, Ginger).The pairing with the dishes was awesome. We also ordered their delicious tea selection but if you like you can have a craft beer from a very nice brewery which name is "Oxiana".

The great thing of this place is about the variety of their menu which change weekly introducing original and traditional Chinese recipes that you will never find in other part of Italy. Moreover the dough is made fresh every hour with the simple use of water and flour. Our favorites were the dim-sum filled with broth. Though the filling can be made with pork, lamb, scallions, bell peppers, Shiitake mushrooms, chicken, bamboo and sauerkrauts.

Gianni Catani has joined this dream project, now a reality, with his Chinese mentor Jing Shan. Together they intend to let the Italian public understand the authentic Chinese food. It's not a surprise that the travelers from any other nation appreciate so much this true concept. In the menu you can find not only dumplings but also many other recipes.

Our final score for the "Dumpling Bar" is a 20/20 and we strongly recommend it when you are in Rome. Indeed you will not find another location as this one in the capitol neither in the rest of Italy. Gianni Catani toke the Chinese cooking tradition to another level in Italy and even worldwide, that level makes the difference between the real gourmet and the ordinary.

Chef Gianni Catani

Restaurant Dumpling Bar

Address: Piazza Antonio Meucci, 1, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

Phone: +39 342 121 2516

Highlight and Pictures by Luca Centoni