The prettiest plate of fish in South Dublin, a wagyu short rib with all the char, and a selection of Bloody Marys that there's eating and drinking on. These are the five things we won't shut up about in Dublin this week...
1) Bloody Marys, Row Wines
Technically not something we can eat, but this Bloody Mary line up from Row Wines looks bloody delicious. They're flogging two for €20 [bargain alert] during brunch on the weekends, and frankly, those who don't get a Bloody Mary with brunch need to think about how their lives have panned out. They've put some spins on the classic, with a gin, tequila, and Michelada version, and you'll make a date there this weekend if you know what's good for you.
2) Cheung fun, Nan Chinese
If you haven't tried Cheung Fun before let this be your sign. Silky steamed rice rolls stuffed with various fillings are one of our dim sum go-to's, and in this case Nan Chinese have filled theirs with BBQ pork, bathed in a soy and hoisin based sauce. Dim yum.
3) Wild turbot, Orwell Road
We're not sure if we want to frame the picture or eat the dish, from Orwell Road's latest specials. Wild turbot from Wrights of Marino is served with roast potato velouté, seaweed, and chive, and topped with Goatsbridge Trout Caviar. It's almost too pretty to eat, but when has that stopped us.
4) Wagyu beef short-rib, Achara
It's no secret that we're fangirling over recent opener Achara, and this new menu addition of Wagyu beef short-ribs has solidified the obsession. These McLoughlin bad boys are grilled over coals for that beautiful char, and are served with nam jim jaew - a spicy Thai dipping sauce of tamarind, palm sugar, dried Birds Eye chilli and toasted rice powder.
5) Caramelised figs, La Gordita
We love a seasonal dessert and La Gordita's latest is a crema con higos caramelizados (that's custard cream and caramelised figs to you). It's giving all the Autumn feels.
