Simplicity and elegance in Celbridge

Potatoes have to be there, on the side, no matter what...

Canteen: all its missing to complete the picture are a few potatoesPicture: Maura Hickey

Canteen

4 Main Street, Celbridge, Co Kildare

01-6274967, canteencelbridge.com

Chef: James Sheridan

What would you say are the key things you need in order to operate a successful restaurant in a small town in Ireland? Good food, of course. A nice room always helps. And friendly, welcoming service is a must.

I’m going to add one more thing to that list. Potatoes.

A few years back, the owner of one of the country’s ...