The restaurant is located in the basement of the Dublin Writers Museum and the Irish Writers’ Centre. The name of the restaurant refers to that.[6][7]
In 2007 and 2008 the restaurant was completely renovated and modernised. New rules for hygiene and working conditions made that necessary.[8]
On May 21, 2021, The Irish Times announced that chef Mickael Viljanen had entered into a business partnership with head chef and owner Ross Lewis, and would take over as the head chef of Chapter One. Lewis stays on as co-owner.[9]
Awards
Chapter One was awarded numerous awards and prizes during its existence. Here an overview from the years 2005–2010:
"Food & Wine" awards
Best Restaurant - 2006, 2009, 2010
Best Dublin Restaurant - 2008
Best Chef - 2010
Best Sommelier - 2009
RAI awards (Restaurants Association of Ireland)
Best Restaurant - 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012[10][11]
Best Chef - 2008
Best Chef Dublin - 2009
Best Restaurant Dublin - 2009
Best Wine List - 2009
Other awards
Michelin Star - since 2007
"The Dubliner Best Chefs" Chef - 2009
Dubliner Magazine Restaurant of the Year - 2006 and 2008
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