The Irish Stew

The Irish Stew

Kaldero, Dublin

Hit Me Baby, One More Time

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John and Sally McKenna
Jan 19, 2026
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There is a visceral quality to Richie Castillo’s cooking. Others may smooth the edges and subdue the textures of their food when they put on their chef’s toque, but Castillo isn’t having any of that. His food is the wild ride, the walk on the wild side, the start-me-up.

And, of course, he doesn’t wear a toque.

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