By this point, we’re all well aware of just how obsessed celebrities are with the ol’ Emerald Isle. When they’re not claiming some fraction of Irish DNA, they’re posing with perfectly poured pints of Guinness and musing about the socioeconomic benefits of a packet of Tayto.
And, naturally, we lap it up. We’re simply blinded by fame, and our patriotism goes through the roof when we see some people of note enjoying things we enjoy. Heavens above, they’re just like us!in Temple Bar is a hugely popular contender among the elite, with Dave Grohl and Nate Mendel from Foo Fighters, Jamie Foxx, and Will Ferrell all giving it their seal of approval in the past.
Nick Jonas is the latest A-lister to pull up a chair at this authentic Italian restaurant on his unexpected sojourn in Ireland. Unfortunately, the whereabouts of Joe and Kevin are unknown, but we can be quietly confident that the restaurant recommendation will be passed onto the whole Jonas clan.. Snapped alongside Executive Chef Roberto Rapisardi, the restaurant shared their delight at having the actor dine with them.
Ferrell, whose fondness for Ireland has known no bounds since he discovered family roots in Co. Longford, was in Dublin while taping a segment onahead of the American football match between Notre Dame and Navy. During his time here, he also inexplicably took a friendly pie to the face. “Sláinte!’ he said, as cream dripped off his chin. Sláinte indeed.
Given the time of his sojourn here, most restaurants were still either entirely shut or had to pivot to takeaway when restrictions made dining-in verboten. However, given his sheer and unadulterated love for the place, we’re in no doubt that he’ll be back to sample some fine dining options. Though he did seem to think that Leo’s was ‘bleeding deadly’ all the same.