Tributes have been pouring in after the death of food critic Paolo Tullio. Best known for his work on RTE's "The Restaurant", the Italian made Ireland his home when he was just 18 back in 1968. Tullio died aged 65 after a long illness.
Tullio first broke into the restaurant business in 1977 when he established "Armstrong's Barn" in Co. Wicklow. He moved into journalism to become a food critic later in 1988.
Tributes have been pouring in for the well-loved food critic, whose love of life and food was infectious through his work with Newstalk or on the Restaurant.
.@carolineclarke and I devastated to hear of the death of @paolotullio He was a gentleman, a scholar, a thinker and a cook. He lived well.
— SeanMoncrieff (@SeanMoncrieff) June 5, 2015
As a classical scholar, Paolo would appreciate
"Si monumentum requiris, circumspice"
= #PaoloTullio trending on Twitter— Tom Doorley (@tomdoorley) June 5, 2015
Overwhelmed by messages about dear Paolo. Can't keep up, but hugely appreciated. The volume and sense of loss is a tribute to a great man.
— Tom Doorley (@tomdoorley) June 5, 2015
It's normal to speak well of the dead, but there is an avalanche of genuine warmth and affection for Paolo Tullio here tonight. RIP
— Colin Jephson (@ardkeengrocer) June 5, 2015
In 1991, Paolo Tullio was acting in Gate Theatre. He invited entire cast and crew to his home for real pizza. That was the best day. RIP
— Liz Nugent (@lizzienugent) June 5, 2015
Really sad to hear about Paolo Tullio.
What a lovely man he was.
Thinking of his loved ones.
So sad.— Síle Seoige (@SileSeoige) June 5, 2015
Very sad to hear the passing of #PaoloTullio lovely man, very happy I got the chance to meet him .one of my foodie heroes.
— Roz (@RozannaPurcell) June 5, 2015
I don't think I ever heard a Paolo Tullio slot on @SeanMoncrieff that I didn't enjoy tremendously. He brought food and drink alive
— Conor Pope (@conor_pope) June 5, 2015
@paolotullio will be missed by so many people. He was an absolute gentleman and a real once off. Very very sad news. #RIPPaoloTullio
— Lucy Kennedy (@KennedyLucy) June 5, 2015
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