NYC-style sambos, a lobster roll that says peak summer, and the most buttery, sugary French pastries in town are just some of the things we want to get our chops around in Dublin this week. Here's the full five...
1) The Cubanos, Little Geno's
The humble sandwich is having a moment in Dublin, and the opening of Little Geno's in Grafter House, a new members-only co-working space on St. Stephen's Green, couldn't have come at a better time. Inspired by the bodegas on almost every corner in NYC, Scott Holder (who also owns Los Chicanos tacos) opened Little Geno's where Topshop used to be on St Stephen’s Green (RIP), and their menu is a line up of rockstar sandwiches from around the world. There's a reuben, an Italian and a bánh mì, but we're going for the Cubanos - roast mojo pork, smoked ham, pickles, and a mustard aioli on Cuban bread.
2) Soft-Shell Crab, 3 Leaves
It's not a secret that we (and the rest of the county) are big fans of what 3 Leaves are doing out in Blackrock, and their latest soft shell crab dish scattered with edible flower petals looks like the perfect summery seaside starter. Book in advance as their tables go like hot cakes/hot crab.
3) Lobster Roll, Salty Buoy Food Truck
Niall Sabongi's legendary lobster rolls with house pickle and Old Bay seasoning are a non negotiable in the summer, and this insta post may change the course of your weekend to include a trip out to Skerries. The Salty Buoy Food Truck is currently operating outside of Skerries sailing club every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 - 20:00. Sea you in the queue.
4) Kouign-Amann, Una Bakery
The multi-layered pastry from Brittany in France directly translates from the regional Breton language as "Butter Cake", and in it you'll find layer after layer of buttery, crispy, caramelised pastry. Una Bakery in Ranelagh hand roll them from Tuesday - Sunday, and if you haven't tried one, are you actually living your one wild and precious life...
5) Strawberry & Rhubarb Pastry, Fable Bakery
Tucked inside Sprout on Dawson Street, Fable Bakery is one of the city's top bakeries, and if you needed convincing of that, take a look at their latest seasonal bake. They've filled Danishes with strawberry, rhubarb, basil and pistachio, and having already had this one (twice), we can say with assurance that you should too.
