DEVASTATED !
Gino D'Acampo is devastated.Deep in his Italian loins he senses that I would attend the Taste of Dublin this afternoon. The fact that I had to miss the event due to two sick boys has ruined his trip to Ireland. Rumour has it Kevin Dundon and Nick Meunier are nearly as upset but the show went on. I had my route all planned, an early stop for bubbly at Jacobs Creek and a nibble from Jaipur to wake up the tastebuds before making my way over to see Gino at 1.30 knowing the hob wasn't the only thing that would be HOT in that kitchen !After exchanging glances with Gino I had intended to Diep Le Shaker and Pichet for two more main courses before the statuatory Roly's dessert.After that I planned a petit fours from Danucci, more drinks courtsy of my Irish Independent vouchers and then shop for the best food there is...sadly it was not mean to be. I was represented however by the Mad One, BMM, The Financial Advisor, Fabulous and The Butcher Girl, who at this stage are probably three...