Christmas and New Year's are done and dusted, and the bleakness of winter has finally set in. This week we're after comfort classics, fresh as we can get shellfish, and robust veggies to get the nutrients back into our souls. Here are the five dishes we most want to eat in Dublin this week...
1) Pumpkin Lasagna, Hera
New kids on the block Hera are busy elevating Dorset Street's food scene - clearly seen here with this pumpkin and Toonsbridge scamorza “lasagna”, served with a hazelnut and cavalo nero pesto. Lord knows we need a few solid weeks of veggies after the past meat-filled month.
2) Dublin Bay Prawns, Fish Shop
Fish Shop are kicking off 2025 with this mic drop of a dish. These Dublin Bay Prawns / Langoustines / Lobsterettes are on the menu for the foreseeable. Coming from the Porcupine Bank in the West of Ireland, they're grilled up and served with fresh basil, olive oil and a lemon dressing. At €14.50 for five halves, they suggest calling up in advance to reserve a portion for your booking, as no doubt they will sell like hell.
3) Melanzane Parmigiana, Gigi's
In weather this cold we need food to warm up with, and we need it now. Gigi's in Ranelagh have the ticket with their Melanzane Parmigiana - shallow fried layered aubergine with tomato sugo, basil, fresh mozzarella and parmigiano. Another warming veggie dish to restore and reset us for a New Year where absolutely none of our habits will change.
4) Fidelity Fried Chicken, Sister7
Probably one of the most insulated rooms in Dublin thanks to their audiophile ways, we'd like to cosy up in Sister7 this week with their Fidelity Fried Chicken. Marinated chicken thigh is fried in a Whiplash and brewery grain batter, and served with honey mustard dip for a tangy finish.
5) Pork Belly Flatbread, Coppinger
We loved everything Coppinger put in front of our eyes in 2024, and 2025's off to a strong start with this crispy pork belly on a soft flatbread. Topped with fresh fennel slaw and zesty salsa verde, it looks like another winter warmer to knock the city chill from your bones.
