Sep 13, 2012

what makes a perfect pub?










The air was scented with that sweet smoke, 
with the yeasty aroma of beer, 
and when his sister-in-law swung through from the kitchen with a tray, 
the rich, full scent of his brother's Mulligan stew joined the mix.
 

Christmas at Ardmore (Irish Jewels)






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It’s a heady mixture of good ale, lager, wine, and food – 

not forgetting sympathetic conversation, hospitality and lighting 

 

GuinessIsGoodForYou

 

 

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"No, not here, not for this. Here you want duachais."
"Okay. Since I want it, why don't you tell me what it is?"
"Oh, it's Gaelic for…" She waved her hand as she tried to find the right translation. 
"For'tradition.' No, not just that. It has to do with a place most particularly, 
and its roots and its lore. With, well, with what and why it is."
His eyes narrowed, focused. "Say it again."
"It's duachais."
"Yeah, that's it. That's just exactly it."

Heart of the Sea