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Bonnie Gull

Bonnie Gull

I know that playing hard to get can sometimes make things seem better than they actually are but this was a bit ridiculous. When I arrived at this restaurant, they didn’t seem to want to let me in at first.  Waving at the windows, I 

Nude Espressso

Nude Espressso

One thing that is guaranteed to increase interest is the great reveal. It is particularly gratifying when it ends up squashing someone down to their appropriate size.  I can remember in days gone when the bully would act all high and mighty.  Happily shoving others 

E Pellicci

E Pellicci

There is a lot to be said about receiving banter from the waiters.  It leads to an entertaining meal. From a two second introduction to customers, there is particular skill in being able to gauge what type of reception would be welcome.  I think again 

Circolo Popolare

Circolo Popolare

I get suspicious when particularly affordable places dress themselves up.  Maybe it just a reaction to the rather showy politics of our day but I can’t help but be wary. With a dining room like this, thoughts of opulence and showmanship easily spring to mind.