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IN the days before Dearly Beloved and I were blessed with those small, nocturnal creatures that subsist on a strict diet of hard cash and parental resolve, we were fond of Star Anise for a little mid-week morale booster.

It may be small but like the spice for which it is named, a little goes a long way — warm, welcoming décor, even warmer, more welcoming service always ensured cosiness even on the quietest nights.

Well, it doesn’t get quieter than the very midweek night on which the Siberian Freeze hits Ireland.