Marcel’s Dublin The REVIEW: Cocktails and Dreams!

 

The Event: Marcel’s ‘Influencer Evening’ Mixology Masterclass in conjunction with BLOGGERCONF. #BestofMarcels

The Date: August 18th 2016
The Location: Marcel’s French Restaurant, Merrion Row, Dublin.

I adore the glamour the addition of a tray of cocktails brings to an evening, adding a certain ‘je nais se quoi‘, and serving as the ultimate conversation starter!

 

Labour of Love:

From inception, to sourcing fresh ingredients and the quality of alcohol used, right through to the often mind-blowing presentation, you have to admit – done right, cocktail making is an art form!

The vast crowd assembled to celebrate Marcel’s first anniversary on Merrion Row, Dublin, eagerly lapped up all the behind the scenes tid-bits on the art of cocktail making at this exclusive ‘Influencer‘ event!

Leading the evening’s festivities was Tomasz our bartender and mixology mastermind for the evening, a hospitable and friendly host who whipped up some divine concoctions, my faves being the pineapple and passion-fruit blends!

Marcel’s is part of the Mercantile Group also responsible for some of my favourite restaurants and bars such as uber stylish and renowned Pichet, Farrier and Draper, Opium and Cafe En Seine to name but a few.

{One of my faves of the evening was this pineapple and passion-fruit blend! I give you ‘La Passiona‘ complete with copper tankard…and we all know how much I love copper anything!}

The evening was a smashing success! An informative and incredibly fun learning experience – with some attendees even trying their hand in applying what we had learned!

The Pornstar Martini is a winner. Every. Time.

{Cheers to Marcel’s and their first Anniversary}

I highly recommend a trip to Marcel’s Dublin to sample their copious array of cocktails if you’re in Dublin visiting or just in town for a shopping trip or night out! It’s worth noting the food is also delicious.

Thanks to Marcels Dublin for the invitation to celebrate their First year Anniversary on Merrion Row, Dublin and to Buck and Hound PR and BLOGGERCONF also.

Thanks for stopping by guys! Until next time…

Gail. xx

Photography: © Gail O’Connor.

*Not sponsored.

 

Siam Thai Restaurant Turns 21! #Siam21

An Evening with Siam Thai: #Siam21

An invitation to Siam Thai Restaurant and Cocktail bar recently, saw me immersed in an evening of food heaven with curry and cocktails by candlelight.

The Event:

Siam Thai’s 21st Birthday Bash!

The Date:

Wednesday, October 21st 2015.

The Location:

The Candlelight Bar – Siam Thai, Dundrum Town Centre, Co. Dublin.

Siam Thai is a renowned Thai restaurant in Ireland. Family owned and run, it was the first Thai restaurant to open in Dublin twenty one years ago and one of the first to open in Ireland! The original restaurant was the Malahide branch which put the company on the map and was so successful, it was inevitable that the family would open more. The Candlelight Bar in Dundrum was the brain child of current owner Eoin Flanaghan and his sister and is home to some of the best cocktails around and authentic Thai chefs. The restaurant boasts an outdoor terraced area to enjoy some fine food, intimate chats and delectable drinks.

The event was impeccably executed by the über professional Emma O’Farrell and the lovely Avila Lipsett, who on arrival, welcomed guests on the chilly evening with a warm greeting and the invitation to a glass of prosecco!

The atmospheric entry-way at Siam Thai Dundrum.

The Candlelight Bar: Siam Thai, Dundrum Town Centre.

I absolutely loved the Halloween vibe that Siam Thai had going on in the venue on the night!

The venue had various decorative features littered around the room for Halloween – skulls with a voodoo-esque style, crystal balls, ghoulish ghosts and spider webbing, all softly illuminated by flickering candlelight (obviously).

The Candlelight Bar oozes decadence with dark wooden floors, ambient lighting from stunning chandeliers and aforementioned candlelight from statement candelabra, decorative wine decanters and luxurious seating.
The room has the perfect vibe for anyone wanting a more intimate dining experience be it dinner for two or an exclusive event, such as this one!

Speech Time: Owner Eoin Flanaghan sharing anecdotes about the family business and thanking guests for attending and celebrating with him and his team. 

The Menu:

Trays of a variety of delicious curries were dispatched to every table and guests anxiously selected their chosen dish. Thai Green Curry, Chicken Cashew and Beef Massaman were some of the dishes on the menu. I went with the Thai Green Curry which was incredibly tasty and fragrant whilst being mild on the spices. A best-seller, this dish is tantalising on the taste buds, plentiful in authentic Thai flavour, fresh and vibrant, and left me wanting more and more and…(you get the drift!)

Prosecco flowed freely with complimentary cocktails, such as Coconut Shy and Loop the Loop and it tasted like – you guessed it, it tasted like the popular ice-pop…chocolatey goodness and all! The cocktails came via award-winning mixologist Darren Geraghty and it’s clear why he has this claim to fame, as the cocktails were delicious!

Any foodies out there? If you’re on the hunt for a beautiful venue for the upcoming Christmas party season or just visiting Dublin in general – I highly recommend checking out any of the Siam Thai restaurants for an authentic taste of Thailand, right here in the Emerald Isle! I’ll definitely be back soon!

Happy birthday Siam Thai!

Thanks go to Emma O’Farrell and Avila Lipsett for both the invitation and organising a thoroughly enjoyable night and Eoin Flanaghan and his team for an evening of fine food, fun and frolics!

As usual, thanks so much to my readers for stopping by, really appreciate it guys!

Gail.Xx
Photography: © Gail O’Connor.
Opening first image via: Siam Thai.