December is definitely Decembering and no doubt you'll find yourself in town at some stage this week or next mooching around the shops or meeting up with pals. From goodbye doughnuts and fluffy French toast, to all the truffle and a very good value Sunday roast, here's what we've been scoping out this week...
1) Hong Kong-style French toast, Hong Kong Wonton
Popping up any day now in the spot where Duck used to be on Fade Street, Hong Kong Wonton have been putting out all the social media teasers for this new and (hopefully) improved opening from the same owners as Asia Market. The Hong-Kong-style peanut butter filled French toast is top of our list, and if their countdown is accurate, doors should be opening in a little over a week.
2) Sunday roast, Bootleg
Bootleg have jumped in just in time (the Christmas shopping is mounting and our funds are dwindling) with a very good value Sunday roast. Serving from 12:00 - 18:00, you get a choice of turkey, beef cheek, nut roast, or their pie of the day. It comes with all the sides and trimmings for €25 a head, Bloody Marys are €8, and you can also go bottomless on Malbec for €25.
3) Drunken chicken, Lotus Eaters
We're loving the constant unveiling of new additions to the Lotus Eaters menu, and the latest is this drunken chicken with black vinegar and all the truffle. Could there be a more ideal plate for tucking into while gazing out over Trinity and everyone feeling baltic outside.
4) Spiced pumpkin cake, Craft
This spiced pumpkin cake from Craft over in Harold's Cross is taking centre stage on their Christmas menu, arriving to the table with pumpkin namelaka, whiskey raisins and vanilla ice cream. Why shouldn't Christmas last all of December?
5) Doughnuts, The Morning Bakery
It's the last week for The Morning Bakery before they close for good on Sunday 15th, and they're promising lots of doughnuts in their last few days. If ever there was an excuse to head down and give them a proper send off, freshly fried and filled doughnuts is the one.
