Atlantica - 01.11.2000, Side 12

The British-inspired Frog pubs have been a huge success across
the channel. Icelander Thor Ragnarsson together with his univer-
sity friend Paul Chantler came up with the idea, for their business
school project, of a British pub serving real beer in the French
capital. They received such excellent marks that the pubs became
a reality, with the first, The Frog and Rosbif, opening in 1993. Its
success was followed by The Frog and Princess in the Latin
Quarter of Paris, as well as branches in Toulouse and Bordeaux.
The latest addition is in the charming new Paris “quartier” of
Bercy Village, aptly in the city’s old wine warehouses.
The atmosphere at the Frog pubs is always buzzing, come noon
or night, and the clientele varies from students to stock brokers.
Here you will find the best ale in Paris, brewed in huge copper
instruments on site. Varieties are plenty and bear witty names
such as Inseine, Parislytic, Dark de Triomphe and Real Blonde.
The once-a-week student night offers beer and cocktails at a mere
25 francs, and for those essential not- to-be-missed rugby match-
es, giant SKY screens come to the rescue.
The food ranges from the classic Ploughman’s lunch, excellent
hamburgers, sandwiches and steaks to delicious Thai and Indian
dishes. A favourite is the mouth-watering Sunday brunch, a feast
of English, Continental or American breakfast accompanied by
Bucks Fizz or Bloody Mary. AMB
Photo credits and address pending, www.frogpubs.com
So you finished your meal and now you’re craving for an Irish Coffee. The only obstacle to enjoying this gourmet beverage is
that you’re sitting on an aeroplane cruising at an altitude of 30,000 feet. Well, that’s not a problem any more.
The Hot Irishman Company has produced a blend of Irish Coffee that is the best in the world no matter where in the world it’s
poured. It comes in a bottle that’s a mix of the finest Irish Whisky (four-year-old single malt), dark roasted premium coffee and
Irish brown sugar. All you need is hot water and cream.
“It’s easy,” says Bernard Walsh, who together with his wife Rosemary founded the Hot Irishman Company in Waterford, Ireland.
“Serve it on the aeroplane and your customers will look at you and say, ‘Wow’.”
And Icelandair is doing just that, becoming the first transatlantic carrier serving Irish Coffee. Business Class passengers travel-
ling from Iceland to North America can now enjoy this luxurious beverage (topped with fresh Icelandic cream) as a regular part
of Icelandair’s service. “It’s just one more way to further pamper customers,” says Walsh.
Gourmet Irish Coffee on the aeroplane. What ever will they think of next? EW
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