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FSC Salamanca Social Fabric Cafe is the new kid on the Stoneybatter block weaving the threads together through food they serve. It consists of fresh healthy, locally sourced breakfast/lunch menu and Cloud Picker coffee framed by a comfortable space for people to come together as one community. Social Fabric is run by Karolina, Tomek (her brother) and her partner bringing their wealth of experience to bear on this old converted post office. Everything is made from scratch. They’ve received so much support from the local community to date bringing the spirit and ethos of ‘Social Fabric’ to life. Discover for yourself and weave yourself into the story! ely bar & brasserie is located in a stunning 200 year old tobacco and wine warehouse in the city’s financial district and next door to the EPIC Museum. With an award winning wine list, two bars, waterside dining and beautiful cellars this is an ideal place to enjoy the best of seasonal Irish produce, great wines, craft beers, amazing cocktails and of course the best of Irish whiskies. They source all the meats through their family farm in the Burren and take great pride in using the best of fresh Irish seafood and vegetables. Modern Irish cooking in an historic building. 34 Stoneybatter, Arran Quay, Dublin, D07 HP99 085 145 3323 Chq Building IFSC Dublin 1 (01) 6720010 www.elywinebar.com @elywinebars.com f3 where to eat PROUDLY SPONSORED BY Cirillos James Cirillo was surely destined to run a restaurant. His Italian dad and uncle both have connections in the city. Authenticity lies at the heart of their offering bringing experience from traditional pizzerias in Naples to their kitchen. Cirillo’s offers authentic Italian antipasti, pasta dishes and wood-fired pizzas for lunch and dinner, with all our pasta, breads, pizza dough and ice creams made fresh inhouse every day. 140 Baggot Street, Dublin 2 01 676 6848 cirillos.ie Minetta Delicatessen Hard Rock Café Dublin his tiny Street eats. They written in ith fresh n Temple Italian plates of or a saucer name ortedly or their after being cks 1 Windsor rrace launch eir Christmas nch menu on ednesday 2nd ecember. cks 1 Windsor rrace Windsor Terrace, rtobello, ublin 8 26 1-4163655 cksrestaurant.ie sination This is no ordinary deli. Despite its tiny size, the Hughes sisters manage to serve up the best Italian pizza, pressed sourdough sandwiches, wholefood salads, take-home meals, and deli pots for miles. Everything is made in-house, with the exception of a few well-considered suppliers such as Tartine Bakery’s sourdough, and Nick’s locally roasted coffee. Their signature ‘Devilled Crab’ sandwich is a marvel! And as for the ‘Bee Sting’ pizza? Oh my! The recent addition of a wine license allows the girls to pair up some excellent Italian wines with their fab food. Currently open 7 days and 2 evenings a week, this little deli is punching way above its weight. side. It’s truly divine. The meat is so exquisitely seasoned and delicious, that it demands all of my attention and focus. All of the week’s stresses melt away, much like the short rib. And isn’t the goal of all nurturing cooks to make food so absorbingly delicious and comforting that the eater forgets their worries, even temporarily? An apple tart on a crispy circle of puff pastry with salt caramel and praline ice cream stays true to its origins while delivering a flair of finesse. The elements in the chocolate tart with stout ice cream and a condensed plum sauce (adding another €4 to the menu) are too intense on their own but work really well as a mouthful. Our bill, which includes two bottles of still water and two macchiatos, comes to €104, excluding tip. This restaurant may have gone through a rd play but Doherty also folds in Middle Eastern and Indian flavours, such as the zhoug and the collard thoran, a Keralan stir fry. On the counter are jars of their wondrously piquant piccalilli (€5.50 for a large jar), ready for you to take them home. The daily cake, such as a recent blood orange bundt cake, are baked in-house and go down well with their dark roasted coffee from Two Fifty Square across the canal in Rathmines. menu. Non-drinkers have a choice of Coca-Cola, 7Up or a tonic water. This beverage blindspot is widespread and, though I understand a large portion of diners do enjoy wine with their dinner, it irks me that non-drinkers and designated 1 Sutton Cross, Dublin 13 01 839 6344 minetta.ie twitter: @minettadeli fb: @MinettaDeliSutton Instagram: @minetta.deli lot but it’s still a beautiful room over-looking the canal, with really lovely food and service. It doesn’t appear that this team is chasing a Michelin star. Nonetheless, it’s certainly still a treat to eat there. If you’re looking for fantastic food and live entertainment in a unique, laid back environment, Hard Rock Café Dublin is the place for you. Located just a few blocks from the Liffey in famous and vibrant Temple Bar, a pedestrian friendly area of Dublin featuring cobblestone streets, wide sidewalks, and plenty of attractions. Hard Rock is a great central stop off point which serves fantastic food with a smile. Try their legendary burgers with a delicious cocktail or beer to wash it down. Have a rocking day! 12 Fleet Street Temple Bar, Dublin 2 t: 01-6717777 d4 Hey Donna Hey Donna is the suburban reinvention of restauranteur Joe Macken’s Jo’Burger. Drawing flavour inspiration from Beirut in Lebanon, Siem Reap in Cambodia, Seoul in South Korea and Sydney in Australia, Hey Donna’s menu is menu is designed for sharing and has a welcome emphasis on vegetables. Dishes include tahini doused roasted carrots, topped with a hazelnut and carrot top pesto (€8.50), a large bowl of Dunany spelt, grilled radicchio, almonds, grapes, honey and Boyne Valley Blue or Berber spiced lamb chops. Combine it with a trip with to The Stella, a newly opened plush cinema experience. 137 Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, Dublin 6 heydonna.joburger.ie Leo Burdock TGI Friday’s Salamanca provides a wide range of quality tapas and wines from Spain, which aim to whisk you from the mundane to the Mediterranean with every mouthful. The signature dish is Paella de Pollo, with its original ingredients and authentic, earthy Spanish flavours. Located on St Andrews Street, beside the new home of the Molly Malone Statue and just off Grafton Street. They’re also bang in the centre of a host of nightlife venues around South William Street. Taste the sunshine and sea in the tapas on offer on the menu, such as Jamon Iberico, mini lamb burgers, chicken wings, fried calamares, prawns in olive oil and of course, paella. There are great lunch and Early Bird offers, which are available seven days a week. Also try their Cava and Tapas Platter nights running from Sunday to Wednesday. St.Andrew’s Street,Dublin 2 01 6774799 www.Salamanca.ie Mexico To Rome Across from the Temple Bar Pub, is Mexico to Rome, the Bandito’s Grill House. They serve up wonderful mouth-watering Mexican dishes with a twist with tasty European and Italian dishes available. On the menu are sizzling fajitas, burritos, tacos, chilli con carne, steak, fish, pasta dishes and their famous Tex-Mex baby back ribs with Southern Comfort BBQ sauce. The extensive menu suits big and small groups. All cocktails are €5 and there is a great Early Bird (starter and main for €13.50) and a Lunch Special (starter, main and a glass of wine for €9.95). Well worth a visit! 23, East Essex St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. 01 6772727 www.mexicotorome.com d4 The quintessential traditional Irish fi experience in Dublin, frequented by The Woollen Mills You don’t have to pay a toll to cross the city’s infamous Ha’Penny Bridge and even better is the news that this fine eatery greets you. If the provenance of your food and unique Irish flavours is your thing then Elaine Murphy’s ‘Eating House’ should be a priority stop. It’s a sumptuous delight which was even name checked by Samuel L Jackson recently. Unfortunately, he was recollecting when it was a sweater shop though. He’s in for an event more pleasant surprise on his return trip. 42 Ormond Quay Lower, Dublin 1 thewoollenmills.com d4 The quintessential traditional Irish fish & chip experience in Dublin, frequented by such stars as Bruce Springsteen, U2 and Naomi Campbell! TGI Friday’s is your number one authentic American style restaurant that makes every day feel like Friday. It’s the home of the famous Jack Daniel’s sauce, grill and glaze making their burgers, chicken wings and steaks some of the best tasting dishes in Dublin. TGI have a fantastic selection of drinks to relax and enjoy with friends including an exciting new cocktail menu, great value lunch deals and a hard to beat two-course menu. #InHereItsAlwaysFriday. Visit one of our 6 locations in Christchurch, Temple Bar, Howth, Rathmines, Tallaght and Ballyfermot for the tastiest fish ‘n’ chips in town! Fleet Street, 19/20 Fleet Street, D2, t: 01-6728975. Stephen’s Green, D2, t: 01-4781233. Blanchardstown S.C., D15, t: 01-8225990. Dundrum Shopping Centre, D14, t: 01-2987299. Airside Retail Park, Swords, Co. Dublin, t: 01-8408525 fridays.ie d4 Leo Burdock story started in 1913 when Liberties residents Bella Burdock and husband Patrick opened the first Leo Burdocks in Christchurch, Dublin. Over the years, The Burdock family grew their business and opened many Leo Burdocks Fish & Chip shops around Dublin, such as the popularity of their food. From a young age, their son Leo was a regular face in the early morning Dublin fish markets, rising at 5 am most days to source the freshest catch. Travelling back by horse and cart with his haul, he would pick up fresh potatoes and coal for heating the Pans, a fuel used up until 1991 to cook the freshly prepared Fish and Chips, at this point they were the last chip shop in Ireland, possibly the world to use these coal-fired pans. Locations in Christchurch, Rathmines, Temple Bar, Howth, Tallaght, Cookstown and Ballyfermot www.leoburdock.com as Bruce Springsteen, U2 and Naomi Visit one of our 3 locations i Bastible Bastible is a neighbourhood bistro that’s knocking lumps out of the competition, in a friendly way. Everything about Barry FitzGerald’s is joyous. His culinary pedigree is impeccable and this trendy addition to the burgeoning food scene in the Portobello/South Circular district easily sits within the top five of most foodies. Start with a Dooncastle oyster served with sorrel and cucumber juice. 111 South Circular Road, Dublin 8 bastible.com Web: leoburdock.com Viewmount House Viewmount has been recently restored with flair and sensitivity and is surrounded by four acres of magnificent gardens. The restaurant is candlelit with elegant touches to create relaxing ambience and a seasonally changing menu. Come enjoy their delicious fish from the North West coast, dry-aged beef, wonderful game, and fantastic artisan organic cheeses. The wine cellar is stocked with a selection of fine wines to compliment your delectable meal. Whether it’s a quiet dinner for two or a special celebration with family and friends, Viewmount offers an exquisite dining experience. Dublin Road, Longford 043-334 1919 www.viewmounthouse.com leoburdock Howth, Christchurch and Temp for the tastiest fish ‘n’ chips in t