'We saw things a different way' First Dates star Mateo Saina speaks out after restaurant's shock closure
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February 10, 2026
First Dates Maitre D' star Mateo Saina has broken his silence after losing his job at Dublin restaurant, Ian's Kitchen. The restaurant is owned by Michelin star chef Ian Ussher and his wife, Elaine, who joined forces with Mateo in 2024, bringing his maître d' skills to the Kimmage location. The restaurant was renamed Ian's […]
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