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| - I've been struggling for a while to find inspiration to review Stone Mad. It's not that I don't like Stone Mad, because I do, it's just that I am having trouble mustering up any inspirational anecdotes or parables to help describe my time here. Perhaps, at least to me, Stone Mad just doesn't offer much else beyond it's stone face value.
First of all, I will echo others in praising the intricate masonry & glass work. As a person in the construction business, I can appreciate all of the hard work and vision it must've took to create. This Irish stone fortress is really something to be marveled. I am confident there is nothing else like it in the world. The millions invested to recreate this space seems like money well spent.
My favorite thing about Stone Mad is the patio. It's secluded behind, you guessed it, layers, upon layers of stone. A man made waterfall and wood burning fireplace add to the ambiance. The benches, also made of stone are about as unconformable as an old Catholic church pew. I suppose wicker rocking chairs with comfy cushions would look out of place here and would jive with the whole stone theme though.
Overall, Stone Mad seems more of a novelty than a place I'd frequent on a regular basis. While this space certainly promotes good conversation in a classy environment, it seems more fitting for groups than a date spot or a solo venture.
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