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ds Aoife McElwain photo Killian Broderick words Aoife McElwain photos Mark Duggan Malcolm McGettigan tim , tglt ,h , desicc y p PROUDLY SPONSORED BY wra oein ns y b cuiet coby sepd nt ra e o t be f ld iht bh a nod v wahilue this deftlhs. S - scene, smwler ve we we rhrhi e was oe un unce tceirvtn hl r les drwco mar e GASTROGASTRO nks are allowed to drink, isn’t we approach The Jolly Monk, d bar of the Abbey Hotel. ‘I uld think drinking would be thing.’ out that? Everybody drinks,’ profession that doesn’t.’ I ould think drinking would be thing.’ out that? Everybody drinks,’ profession that doesn’t.’ I drink, isn’t drink, isn’t a Jolly Monk, y Hotel. ‘I ught that the monk was one.’ ar after the monk’s drinking, Look at the sign!’ A monk Morrissey is holding aloft a t. t. ody drinks,’ oesn’t.’ I k was one.’ ug haat th ’ It’on e of hih.’s t-shir h n o recit e y occ mokting in life, t’h in k ody drinks,’ oesn’t.’ I k was one.’ bmok er th n te, tha in a e ynu e sohte s oer very qhen py Lps to s e sign!’ A moicktsh I was th . H e b k ur eople u ar a in e mone terrace , o r ugo e sps folder (A2 size mayb der out how b f a ca ridtatleinp t y qtuickl’ in cy si e, under out how ng wsoeuld bets after smoking in lifh here t t m k Y ’t nour leaed th er verligh ea nks are allowed to drink, isn’t we approach The Jolly Monk, d bar of the Abbey Hotel. ‘I Jolly Monk, y Hotel. ‘I ng wsould bets after smoking in life, t t mak Y ’t nour leaed th er very quicklur v gio s y ta y to a . ‘I wi e our b f a cb f a c one of thos hir h y tes, ratre tha wa en tha y’ he in ot ersrin’ comuy to m t r iads ‘t aecite a poem o- e rapwy,hesystts estpt in an. ‘ o s on orrf tisshose exc ealng ses os at mak der mile on his face. An n pao re os y ot s urf hi h ps b mile on his face. Anton pa so otlight’ in curiliavs D m Jo ops ti t tk a hy ta y to a . ‘I w s b f a c irnresidtaats. Th ill rhet n mle uen h - . ‘I wliure o h hht tappy!’ It’ k wa f t ring o ooo g ve wa e o k’s drinking, A monk k’s drinking, A monk rfing on the t t m kg Y ’t n l M of hiey is holding ai y t Thci e ng quite alluring about the a hotel bar. The sense of Anton pauses maybe.’ bout the ense of ly, fleetingly t once home nation has instituu b t p Hotel. ‘I would be Anton pauses maybe.’ d think drinking would be ng.’ t that? Everybody drinks,’ ofession that doesn’t.’ I p drinks,’’ It’r er io y!d afs oftli t n o eir p n p Th th ura g ou y a hend rom pa os Do slosink ole ext rerametey evs o s a e seo g vae waver esou lo lg b ereranratts. The bn ktvn n momennar-ae ax. oy, fleg oule Nh ilio s Ds t-s o f fioletcah.wehten do craftst bh if hi he b hidg the c side do ld t’s, m y htk rp tso terf the fa siing in lif he Thkun h. Wr ot’y te Aalaoto , a hine f r p Wh t dg o O arry’’hslices mf l i le. H h s w unc mle un ohad of f mr pf (b ced ethhin ein d ph idiooem oe Me inkf inips be preu- einood o t Thcinli y ben f e s a coen p c weird how monks are allowed to drink, isn’t I ask Anton as we approach The Jolly Monk, newly renovated bar of the Abbey Hotel. ‘I gio s y to me a pn aca le sadn t ing it i ts ae w ac t s t-shir h lnlofo r ve wa o me a pp aca le sadnhess tl h le. H eaill reter smokomse t eir phones g it is w h pa py,’ he stops tve wa o me a pp aca le sadndats. Th ill ret h pa py,’ he stops tve wa o me a pp acacitle sadn ats. Th ill ret t r ads ‘Those a poem oring on the ter side do ’ r ug a inside do ’ r ug os a hiside don’ur lee en o irb ’ ing it i ill rt Ththet d eop u s th in ldmin o an, at maou w ue yos, maugietlet. er verout of the fa a a pp acable sadng’ irnidtnk,leting it iaplac The t’ cog a a ap iptr d oeoacpr somacaetof a c l wys i by o oninks,e p’astsy t reiys. ‘Nly tmTh e a pinlg oa hinf hirsi e beni mystery and briefly, fleetingly n a place that is at once home cinematic imagination has s, surely, with the institumystd tthn o ar p It etin k fe eny ae suo lig ce hd i as, mur a m u tu uea n oramese o cer naeinrg a liteale oturer I sanhin inlde wheir p onu es aps bnat at a sbter! Ios uu Hayworth wistfully fingerat the corner of the bar and weekend holidayers eating izza boxes on their laps (the at the start of October, I’m Hayworth wistfully fingerat the corner of the bar and weekend holidayers eating izza boxes on their laps (the at the start of October, I’m t that the monk was one.’ after the monk’s drinking, ok at the sign!’ A monk orrissey is holding aloft a e on his face. Anton pauses childminders, maybe.’ pertpf the fa noe on hothhad of feir r e e rh of deeAr em is t p e?) ab osie O’Grady’s is currenttr s ce hiurder plole u bs tcooseearg in.ar perera y occble thin ps bo arraup sseeo tvec a o are ahil inlowed to drink, isne’d tto.hm’oue inth ot’ in c moueg o f tom Jola hoetca hib a p h The Jhiny Moresa . He anackd onhin vlde w u e. ‘I wlinesable sadnes ding aloeirfs ‘t a fbd a le sadnys i ha y’re in otssy. I e Bblit oo abs is, wh ac etk ats. The back ding aloft an imiclture o ng quite alluring about the a hotel bar. The sense of a haif tladh Sebbciy H hits a er smro’ w e peinood o t in an adf eme, sonion eruictklya v , under d o t The Jhhy Mh acs plh t s ur r ink, isn’to r cine t a wem o d e in o’ I ’t t’ co f tua na, ah l eeinots estht in anen st readas ‘ae osce ias alt sfn e u t o urer un t h inert rb. ‘htie a o f f htd tpt siose --y oar--or om the s wo re eout totepoaIvt sen t aee arawpn, prersnee o ose thtoem ot a sokram tbrbv mane h ee, Bue sYeen remhenh floliger v t e ormuprs f lder (A2 size m abd Ce Thumin rrays o it in a c lat thhn wa fur diets. O e tt ye orlde wt pu- d ao vosre nly Monk,d thf i pt. t ur woomeop u b ou f thok o I wtiocbl li s tgs as. Thhioltl retverlit),h , w t te, unpo me f (biclocsh I waadnhein. H e backrap s n enormou t y ’ioam lg yd afe fvr l e?) aass um d eth neor a momen o hahpne a t ps ts D m Jer s b , b l t a c n e I tinog it i h at th hhTh een p t y le ub A f k o mure ocad witah in en thae w a enln hurn mom oenuaerabe t crlde v o o rat me blahe t bes thine fs ow y a s n a p rdtathhat is a i l r en ph aa g vvio a y tae Thrames Rt Cbh etkw uh hea old’ o s ea y s s aah.er aves, atsger R p I supap rda t ug s wtpy!’ It’n me op s o eg ad Gár b y H t y m nag urem ies ta r ro o ’ae ce at oss is the lack of anhino o gs t-se waiut re n es, rae denh as fr sobme p v y a senstet h e c ldmin ont neeyk drinuing w y qhniouictkelyf si ioay d in D m. ‘ok Your le so n imiclture ollb f a ca rda . H hs. The b kMcGarrr ethaut m es tatst ers duming b ’ufrerf fur le sith no imm t a e fl si s in y ke y t n en es, rare tlhtot s ur-g ore peroaappy f thb derlb race of his t-se exc ea g BTh t dh l. ‘lt? E d bhefy dr d c dgers ts estaenuahm ht cre ik id aw mpa yers, a-s t ougt den - derur l If yr e s o eald beeer smiurorainiooo he, t t mme y e seop gg a souy trrlde vib , b t b Th em eic imt t s y’ rialol rt Thlre pady b o bblit deb ade, fl te Iat metkaoue le h asn le d bouey nal ys ier smf s o t h Whtdg e eat ma ur sg a deiur l y Mh acers. Onkgs,lyt ria pa wa en tf hi rk d cele in oan topt mp ht Th lihy ben f e s a co entsoem o ee arnwg in lifine td ot oaf seniot nte s o ik is. Ond a g o f hiooa t t e sign!’ A m uekat is nice ti ys o bdleh flo guis a v re perear o soaue?) aabses, Bt hcs rate a, wy rnp h fflo sn’t.’ I, h tt The th t Th osoiky e wa y H, b t btetlder (A2 size mpahn t pu en t t t hs Rhrs.s ttan adapoat urp ising o etving yfe yea r n oload o okm d ethhines, ra ad w d LED s t Thd o, ther t rtoads ‘uTh e a pinem o eroram t’ Ie’ury!hur inh d o t in afn lig ioesfuickld afd in f n th e Thkt hs Re a purs, sie ol’ ht, Thith thh t o urle coe bI w h I wa f f le Old S ll r oa qg bih a o lollder (A2 size mi mf iny tgster t dd bicilk oa f a ca, kale ai d n at buuer S is w en peo le ube thi ylle e tz P Ths R ad waten t ah iose a st te pewooe. Tha ht The Jiot y Mro af e w hssy side do ’l guistpiinles o’ h ht crs hbbfle ni un ere wpf to e or h th n . H wnd c o tiof the famh f tlder (A2 size misaay is hg ldin ut h saun, wp wi urgs anle thiner! I cin wa a ohmef d a b gr fn io asasys ts es q innac temeohtrzerinelfy e per p ys i. He w ttete me tone o oiues A cb adne IeuThy Thoet pt Hble ceh nr ense u s i n septs a t s y’o in Wh theewsooerrace e yt s t s, weh ac e ba es t si n e ance a e er icd bl ieflligh ’ in c, flech of G n oe, under un ers, a l b’ in cturiliara b tnunad of f ir oe st in op otf t’ he s mouio so sloee waur perket na ts est A fhirbs ily teoahinr ro lder (A2 size m f inve t otn ohneth a smile on his faceo y s etaars R e a ple ter acrg a litetle oh r p to tve pa rfon s w en p t y es o sp es tho gc e o cer noem oos s ow oeup shdure i aniv th the . Iled colol mo diporde oaint m t. ‘neh urili tv y a sd blbs. Rt m owld lad in ts yo ao en e tp t Th ba lue yros, m ylde v d thesal the bh ’ in csi sinoe lom J u oete faire r og in lif , t t m g lvhderldmino nur l s, ws ov wesestt p o co e an ion hsas, t’ com f senioe sy el ugo euabt a There’s something quite alluring about the a of drinking in a hotel bar. The sense of e in tf iniedger p omaicltur se Jf a cig a delhosen fak id aeu wdt etourppeminded mt td P o-ut mety Kem i til Sc e aforem tfatty ce a er tn. ‘ es le. Th ur sd co h s an h t, wakingh - d cl Th hin lde wt p bs illhib deus f k lminglcen ule c yg tt d bou e au ad wi h in wever, teope oe Jn tluhor t n oormut ma t. ‘en t y* po in af theuderuseo p y t e fairer sex,h i h ein w M i was one.’ drinking, monk e in oav aet y a e Jbilies Ao t p bs ia b , be t btetkt lmin lem ia d clasnwe way t oo. Th obliy, ar taeo t hvsf y t imf hin rat o u-vnisthdd b o avtfi f fine tunnno immar d of E w en Aa he ba h p s Dnm Jok o k r pramhe oly eaer noein im lg a lilitole o si hp t.ouve pa k sit wad w ath enoug ram Thupahin iotcuh aak, in oerad of f vmads h nes, asebsi le cled’n g a t h ur ubb, Th do tg it ik n w y* p ng a t Thci l ar pet t arps b Thd phs presby nh h was g i do thaa sw es t siu g y a st d b t hosie Oo si’Grady’s ie in wn eiurren - BOLAND’S SWILene tLos pg setSy ti ht. Mirer s rry’s is n - fo eroemess a g a o goiicty e wa el an io’he. He reseslal rt Than n o al iunny teads hapby Thl h eniot dirt, tl o vy m rne a ll cop r f f ks me as od mevsth-s. I p um e o h h nar embar tv Boxf thhu t n r yem was s er b ’ maaynbs, arrrarao, wt waf tur ihe famhuet lo kh quite alluring about the hotel bar. The sense of stery and briefly, fleetingly place that is at once home l co dld Sensr t Boxle siotar pertea ade w hi oimuoeson chhad uldn . Thpesd is Rody Bolandslly se prf craft b th Bld tuiolt, bleitt b” urbhicks hfe esoy s i eir sign er er ext by ft fln thou b s, wotvay m, b t betlwskelminrunloebenugh t d b hile ia ld lad in s Rowev ntody Bolands ibt wav onmtenoiuyvrorub’m tr miniml, Th t aut me bes ttr g g os oekano put t e auir ldnos ia hmines has a lot going for it. Not least ll, the array of pubs on offer. The most arkable thing about the variety of drinking poria that dot the suburb is the fact that, pite all being spitting distance from one aner, each has fostered a distinct flavour of its n. Depending on one’s taste or the particuies of what you’re looking for at any given ment – Quiet pint of plain? On the hunt an unimpeded sightline of a big screen? xplicably eager to swill grog in the crow’s of a pirate ship? One of Rathmines varied iberies is primed and ready to step in and hat void. What sets Rody Bolands apart ugh, for better or worse, is the breadth of erent niches that it aims to occupy. ody Bolands first opened for business in perary way back in 1870s. For around 50 s, the Bolands of yore traded in hardware, , beer, wine and spirits. In the 30s, Bolands hmines has a lot going for it. Not least ll, the array of pubs on offer. The most arkable thing about the variety of drinking poria that dot the suburb is the fact that, pite all being spitting distance from one aner, each has fostered a distinct flavour of its n. Depending on one’s taste or the particuies of what you’re looking for at any given ment – Quiet pint of plain? On the hunt an unimpeded sightline of a big screen? xplicably eager to swill grog in the crow’s of a pirate ship? One of Rathmines varied iberies is primed and ready to step in and hat void. What sets Rody Bolands apart ugh, for better or worse, is the breadth of erent niches that it aims to occupy. ody Bolands first opened for business in perary way back in 1870s. For around 50 s, the Bolands of yore traded in hardware, , beer, wine and spirits. In the 30s, Bolands y fingerhe bar and ers eating r laps (the tober, I’m s for varicomfort. e of the s how the nxiety at e to photognt from the so too the th-spasms hat served ket for the t the cost I supnce home ion has stituhousing atsher sen cvali dier (€9) molw ’ As s u imu . Wo fegts o n y indi.vidua v t p r a ncace fnegaib h entouhr t ehw rooerreese exit, wav re English lads’ weekend holidayers eating m Papa John’s pizza boxes on their laps (the s kitchen opens at the start of October, I’m d) and heckling nearby individuals for variinfringements on their psychical comfort. s is the precarious emotional state of the rist writ large. Susan Sontag notes how the cent place for its guests and whoever wander in to have a drink and relax. nematic imagination has surely, with the instituses over the years housing s, murder plots and the ht tt Thohnt. e o o nnf srom tr minimo w, besvt rw?tie; it r foon asaem. n t le bl h vo ore les ir t em uxur u e pu siavhich was rls fea con-tstit wi y bh en d bet g item wae poh e s oilinr cra conhr lugh a ns i t a ra nearriat s ns on t hin egbeith vuieth a h uxur u hoho t d had b o gore lifeir o; to sit Th s thd ethe Ny srtt, wa iynio binlf a unny cent place for its guests and whoever wander in to have a drink and relax. al alleviates her anxiety at dings by recourse to photogdo crafhhinle t os prein g unny nd the Jolly of thta n ieit t beer! Itlsier pen, anht a u edi, iinurlt d bs t en sweetcing. Wt. Bpf do cra hinlret o’ t Thr minim apbex, e wtled coint Thotf s’to tt The Ihy is tlelb cobnlty b ice at rn a ks me mson emen g o Whrdgh t bfn fer! Ilouoyp th llvs res hace f r its guesieir sig ta mial poroutvy mahnag na ure coeks, ae mig t waio d in thtsr g o t -d arff lioua b f EBlde vt p bs ire ie I l t e r nages b o co e co er ics pot b h f ploo adihs “l al alleviates her anxiety at dings by recourse to photoger en a g ab l Be n th her environment from the quotidian form; so too the banter’, or the death-spasms colonial mindset that served as a comfort blanket for the a f tvhe ntoh . Thi or var - o unny. er eet, n 8 i’ A s t bderAr ,’ A tvh wes n ie s cotuber ext t aps (the ber, I’m or varibanter’, or the death-spasms colonial mindset that served as a comfort blanket for the eet, n 8 e of tiditlefh w s pg a y f wf tld i’e Ihy i ls tl l, bs tit w tf vanin ten f fo tinweeln .o o s rnegro , w co n t oeav d bit he fair p he b ion te Ahe bar a n y a raf valed “i er o e ss ow or e tvy so immteo haate fmlxeccae a dr ewsdsuer Strees ma es ts ff the fahe bs Dn. ‘Bf th lokioq ts on tf craerfps bt b n ieitsan nwa c g’r minim us etaad ethhin a end hin, ao kn t e oli bs ivs re ve r es p w ten tvaee ah fy’hnlmins lle . Its es bw d bitt h dend at i s “l nearby individuals for varion their psychical comfort. ous emotional state of the usan Sontag notes how the w tae tle ti e het u bp t.o tvs rerary ta hy b ’ie; i noations o min‘‘Ar soegrlw toer othu goh l g bThd w ir sin r tn. ‘ll kn van o e p se pe tio o m; s ur scrreoy evy. min lely* popo k d be nat au gso k o it e ven t waes s ouoesioes, scuclqdier (€9) made w h Bdlleit b a rat nt on aserktai The t l i gooe I egieer Ru y T oup uole n arnls co et t senleeminnurs i wau y a urbon nxietload of fraa Ch ire aa en do craf. I phing and m g t h le tansti y bal ncegagemen tn. ‘h sioghtic a std exp, sn t r umpee ooort ehgaoo ha en thd t ble Old Stanm t n. ‘t a tva cn wt hib ade wlt rlo siling o vlle cl pints o e fa er sex, , t hinetlde w xlehligqb a Lare h n w si io hh h t e bf to ph bit f fe fao ter s bh a h do tinbs aterb od to hbf in turnio svcey a sifrderfsl f eg o , w lf ae o or vat timi I viiot sit C li tio e Qhad w h i t s prt, wavin a hing t u ous emotional state of the usan Sontag notes how the p u. Thlry fb unnyh wa adem ten fere epasyy a ra s a sto s d we as werw. I pl n hbe yctiion ting te o e he p n a Vebaaoarocer-svnrangh y co v porum’ pe ah hmfarle O h te b auh ibseccausuer St cvn oot toa s shhlinh B, in 2015, tf thpapa s esws a tin in a bver. W n ts o n Haofs ol the be t pe po co d co ntce a to p enthe fairsf y ex, ie; i H s ol thlae be g ie y u go t ce ah e exi b t A inh ar d ottere k oice t Thr stty em wauem walaty o s stferet b er! Io wa lit), osider nd tum erd eno tt te band of E Nva idier (€9) mey H s o er t wes tem ieraimaes . W on ts o n pt Thin a ay in t y eve plcenyt poace fe in Whtie; irtoort. Th o qa ht The Jtoiesy Ms w en fzerlpace fo p n in if th besen f f d b e b aps bh gastrlelon cn o, whhe a orem ta. I p um te f ws tion of the Thomas Read with its olde worlde vibe, but between the colour scheme, striped awnings, e b elg bio t ff f le Old St es es, sle tion of the Thomas Read with its olde worlde vibe, but between the colour scheme, striped awnings, nearby individuals for varion their psychical comfort. t ytarae oere esrer uer Sr w et. gs anve gounraup p t.o tve pa o qobt waer exteng ohich wasf d a col hiet. ega urtv n tleig o re le ar ur r o y a ra nata e col frlod m f f le Old Snemve fd of E n s o g bl v t t ie; it rn ast e t n t s w st a enu th umoesitv hr he eite thirt The Jsi es Ao p y , It a s’ab erhes Whdg id snl. Thly fy a sineh bit he fald lad in k tphem outiin t be s e Ies Rita Ha lmins sl oofu ve lol moddilemltos pte ok i - ie bs a comfopttpemind wh t te exi . Sm Th gthvest Aen peer ext ty fvo we nerfeir pne bessar nkte tis tlminh raci h enod bhetwu h e fald lad in er ngs abeit t b er! Ios u val o hews, wos ovrowesagt p o co v-n re ahuac-ks al en fini gler rat oh’ Atvio oein, B t cso e me ar, w bt th fes olf a res seuioy te poem wats s Th ik is les’h do t erwrnt. ‘A h w u g mu f seniotFg ts thhr. ads hapony a g o e p y b ps bn o con pkg tl il tht th a sv. at p r a nieteeh ramfice iete o er n eing a liole o sile ef tlh on s t ie I t s o y oAa Thoe bo ldind b aep bh Les’s v etrinblr a ne w?ie; ihcao ationdead metin”, s . I p umt cotnhine I y is ttra v y ur revew o t rrn asvcleg aeo Th t do tvhferfw ywoerrtosey* p anwstle ciinla ht The Jiy ty Mro lur r u h a hed blexi f cra o pThe N ornnieloswd gs,cG r s co’a en t t sy e en do cra htetg aente t lit),’r minimt y tas t f de nos t co atnce aeir o; t (bufhed ethrhin otttavg a li er! I whic d tb de en tlo a ak, aok a the en o me veno t es over t e yeerts an. ‘Berawsu e th.aun o er pe h en sonrolo tr meiereth s a sur ts aising h ens, arradys ot wan to tloh ft te banaaaou , uncassele oioe p er acrho ps brble co umin e mig o ” mlt wan ns an. ‘opwst hd t in a s mao eses as, wur dtt o a naltthdd by tling bci enerat sf f enh flog yhin og er h af, in 2015, tf tes em. 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M t n BOLAND’S SWILLS Rody Bolands tio’ n ty e m ” a t, waline ograpt pff the be o loem. sty h brn i s, s o e y o u seow tn twaec eodr ga e w e oe tnn ent co eig e o tcGarry’s is neis, I s l auzzin s, ld tektt b”eflefhha le i s seleramee p er n , seg a li le otogte tosr a h h a nos t atayugghiff of pu tos uager ang a deeren fira ev r its guests avs td m the ‘ t, wav t e tiod ru a, atn klers, fs t , w e a ni wiatntaa near , f r weig bt senum nes fnemolotr m ih n le b let n les itse gt s “lhsp o s r , bd h hit o s ranwe e m ” etcind to “pe r an b gen I wa t te b tside lo’iole in hax. ts obt, b’ o “ g vu wp t.o tvs r we cosfofem was sh Binileide e a ien Ms likth a h h lv u w y conenin. I pgl. W nt waobey y a eir sig-esme pleo t At thse b Cr tef K exlulihacn Dlin S e fag ot f a. Thid d a a. 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We .e t l bp eop vet t s aaso s e cocown-up iovuhicni t sth a hld in Geriem in 2013, Hemen ld td ade uh h rudg s Lelf as “l p osurann y t h inheir I’a ag agt etn ortgages are one and two on the life bar, born old, seems like a good fit ortgages are one and two on the life bar, born old, seems like a good fit up, fup, f wihh mn Ter e ouxuru u o to td t ag g Cdhtef Coaf crcu s onk r wo ivy soym it seems entgag ep temot ra ean that fih-owne in liate Mrao poorn oldcn nds lik style bar”, suited to “watching the world go by whilst regaling old times”. While its oldness is contrived, it’s also strangely convincing. We probably all know some people who can’t wait to be grown-up, for whom it seems engagement rings and mortgages are one and two on the life agenda. This bar, born old, seems like a good fit for them. The Is desigy b e hr gad m n, whicu ura taled in Gcele. 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Our tam to he tnt-based c fs more of a re t m seeig o our cha soades; dra woping succue gts hates of sloh y braise do and shor es olaxe Rathmines has a lot going for it. Not least of all, the array of pubs on offer. The most remarkable thing about the variety of drinking emporia that dot the suburb is the fact that, despite all being spitting distance from one another, each has fostered a distinct flavour of its own. Depending on one’s taste or the particularities of what you’re looking for at any given moment – Quiet pint of plain? On the hunt for an unimpeded sightline of a big screen? Inexplicably eager to swill grog in the crow’s nest of a pirate ship? One of Rathmines varied imbiberies is primed and ready to step in and fill that void. What sets Rody Bolands apart though, for better or worse, is the breadth of different niches that it aims to occupy. Rody Bolands first opened for business in n of thvs a toh’o s. This, I sy t r and bitrw sht adas h ob n. ‘g o’n tcr ti oimio . W oaro n oeve inemewascl suppor ers ershhéba non ts o l d th esranw , bui oeetece tine ’80s. Slys des er. e porirhsten B tt tesmen n-up, f r wh m it s pr tpa . Their sigt wak o n etd on t e p b evfery match ular m p mac erel (ald-b ts a ankiness. It is something that you Joshua Tree. (It describes itself als a brasserie, no ts the Negrto n, w enr w uxur ask how it is, they’re delighted with their lives. “Perfect hangover cure,” they say, as they melt into a happy meat coma. I’m too excited by the menu to limit myself to delicious so me new Locsks ira o r t fhour ma hy w eir I es, witm bio. That pl; ttar hule caharmfoh lfo Th y inter t t i *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. County Dublin *Almost Louth potager.ie meat and v Hogan enliso an a Micchllt for s rxecu v facilitatin Dave Mcurrap cs ert. A plt oe ot f dude b arte tuna cr with a r I sar s fl voo L e miath a touca Hang Dai hangdaichinese.com Tipperary way back in 1870s. For around 50 years, the Bolands of yore traded in hardware, fuel, beer, wine and spirits. In the 30s, Bolands The Ramen Bar theramenbar.ie esepoch traip ture served w e my first thought was ‘ho d hummus, cook without butter?’ But it’s been a great opporDave Murray last year and the pair started 2018 with a research trip to Los Angeles in January, eating around the town and picking up inspiration. “As a classically trained chef,” Murray tells me, “my first thought was ‘how am I going to cook without butter?’ But it’s been a great opportunity to experiment and to be really creative.” The menu is writ large on the wall behind the service counter and it’s plant-based foculslsed buit e” into a ha spupy meay Hadd it coe smaller plates to s p aone; tt y t a é. open thi to exloon s hi ee men bles, f thd perfkei s o li. A p ate o m , “ ith a delicious roasted almon w am I going to The Toonsbridge Halloumi (€10) is nicely and the hen’s egg is a cr si p delight on the outside tunity to experiment and to be rea y creat v . fried, flavoured with za’atar and circled by a sweet squash purée, but it is a little over-shadowed by our enthusiasm for the meat dishes. The often polarising chicken liver (€8) is welcomed heartily at our table, and delivered with berbere spice, crispy chicken skins and shimeji mushrooms, which work beautifully with the rich tones of the buttery livers. My favourite plate of the night features a Dexter beef tartare, served with harissa, bulgar wheat, and blobs of sumac yogurt, all served on lavash (€11), a crispy flatbread thought to have originated in Armenia, but with claims to Persian roots too. It’s a creative little snack with all of the parts working together to make a truly tasty mouthful. We also order a little bowl of 62 62 and a molten, runny joy on the inside. Both are The menu is writ large on the wall behind the front-runner service counter and it’s plant-based focussed but s for dinnertime favourites. n ble nh-oer Paddy H s oo u n who h d watchhd the perior looks mo Murra pf tt meat encas d in a cr spef a , tore a llicio s s d m er, wy s y ae a yd fod t hr whihil ade w h Bld tlenleit bourbr The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie own-up, f r w l kt le f a côte de b euf h w t ks 1 Win btabe-glen, ao cannt wah m io crt thpoan’t hesi, w leor bene s ts. styg t craenuuirteatioudes the h h ag #ss like a g or linit ldgess iith addition incinsg l daild an *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. natrtinei adtcinnlso d bso str ts ace peranwe y co v . pop sinkpn aan o aime peo cing. We e em.d on tomen. n tags smar. Thas auafé ihich ado and w o three peo Th h g makpesio s piquete de boeuf pe avoc with mned to s v s in a hot rage, but they a e Potager 7 Church St Skerries od b in co an as no. haserte’as the oes me want to crush a ri, ws an is desigy bare herar right next doorple. Th, and iter ing maître d’/waiter is decked out in jeans and a subtly crisp shirt. It’s a simple way to quickly set the tone; this is more of a relaxed neighbourhood bistro than a Michelin-starred fine dining experience. There’s a lot of dude bros in this restaurant; I spot at least one man-bun in the kitchen. n of a côd t-c e c eir inan over to s pk hot-b o mu as d c fy inée delighted width their lives. n P f s anw it is, t ea r.erest is pique . The café is a ur ” the apiproachefs t h, so lt g a c t h-u . Tht y ’s a lod t e pair srt te d 2018es at uran oo premhaturety wl i udo (€12.50) it at least o os And wnn-bun in the kritchen. po lu , and it elevates t e a of being open, and a combination of early positive coverage and the reputation of the Bereen brothers has clearly brought people to their door. It’s full and buzzing, but it also feels like they’ve been here for years, which is down to the experience of the team who’ve gotten Charlotte Quay up and running. This isn’t their first rodeo. Chef Killian Durkin is at the helm in the kitchThe Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie ts lf als “lnndo bitor w oer s vh n-u eoo ole ic aotd expa, sui verposts liokrtgahpo oor ersns op’ cy b meenoeaning a sea s f r d j. Weys dest in tg en a li e th n yle bit, b”enlenlu. 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It’hs a simh d the p an to y sin j petk meh bight side of de adently delicious. A hhConsidering its history of transience,nerioaer person ain owep brawshsuade connec ece thn t e tt en osl n otabl er s on t laono n o rl, ses id fhinu ts, a ld ptluhd t e pillle itstile whto c l n Ieetigra w ly co v hinu bhus conrobable tall know so uxur omie tto sin lt The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie s cend on tasi anhd hiub e tner t vple wa enefbiummer oded raiowes lln of cranfen swt bs s’ick wa tle d w k th cf snugs a es onl s tout with . Wtths us raaltlit heliabf Blt. By liva arv, sick walwale tc d plen y ood f sny v en tg elhs an oiee - goe ats a die d t re fwo o kintg in, its owners w e a er nsild hhe d Dpe w m it sen as enga me pr uy uralie bly li eav ly ane t e The fo aod is a beauteiful mix of unfussy and t a repilets emain forecise evenu .eningh a few refreshing beverages. The pub itself is spacious with brick walls and plenty of snugs and booths to sink into. It’s usually reliably lively and boasts a diverse clientele. Most notably, it’s home to a Liverpool supporters’ club meaning a sea of red jerseys descend on the pub every match 2013 and the Brasserie lost the star in 2014. That incarnation of the restaurant closed its doors in July 2015. Keelan Higgs, who has been at Locks since at least 2013, reopened as Locks 1 Windsor Terrace in September 2015, alongside co-Head Chef Conor O’Dowd. The new Locks is smart-casual; the charma r ss oo,bar r enhr e peo, b plone m u is I’ ble is s cited bufs ifhd with platu to limi f fiysh,d n lf thb egeta bistro teod the s a encey laha e ear ana h f delicos in this r geles in Jhnua y, of orange eatind l ryered thit owine y diced red andp green chitlion. “Als a cl f cha rerainred chef,” Murs the traditional starter/main course approach, so my pal and I order five of the smaller plates to share. Our table is soon stuffed with plates of fish, meat and vegetables, food perfect for sharing and facilitating a catch-up chat. A plate of delicate tuna crudo (€12.50) is flavoured with a touch of orange, and layered with finely diced red and green chilli. A plate of charred broccoli (€8) is served with a delicious roasted almond hummus, and the hen’s egg is a crisp delight on the outside and a molten, runny joy on the inside. Both are front-runners for dinnertime favourites. The Toonsbridge Halloumi (€10) is nicely , an g aaound we th f n anl d picking up ins iraassicallry td b occoli (€8) iray tells fried, flavoured with za’atar and circled by a sweet squash purée, but it is a little over-shadowed by our enthusiasm for the meat dishes. The often polarising chicken liver (€8) is welcomed heartily at our table, and delivered with berbere spice, crispy chicken skins and shimeji mushrooms, which work beautifully with the rich tones of the buttery livers. My favourite plate of the night features a Dexter beef tartare, served with harissa, bulgar wheat, and blobs of sumac yogurt, all served on lavash (€11), a crispy flatbread thought to have originated in Armenia, but with claims to Persian roots too. It’s a creative little snack with all of the parts working together to make a truly tasty mouthful. We also order a little bowl of ogan w o hatc eple way t lo quickl ust on t e r o tks t d se v e f E aaretd f nhef tle tt; I read from various sources (well, commie, failing sources like The Guardian and The New York Times) that young folks are actually drinking less (and rutting less frequently) and bully for them. Theirs is the so-called ‘cautious generation’. As grey as the patrons are on this evening, Potager might just be the place for these joyless whelps. At certain moments during the meal I imagined that it might be easier to score a drink at mass – at least you would know at which point in proceedings that your whistle might be wetted. Our aperitif order – some martinis of various predilections, is nowhere to be found when the (excellent) bread service hits the table. We choke it down with the Cuinneog butter and whipped ricotta with lovage sauce vierge. Some ten minutes later we are informed by a callow young man that “we can’t make cocktails”. The gins and tonics that are to fill the void arrive after the amuses. These too are good – some cigars of rolled white beetroot with more beetroot and some startlingly green tapioca crackers with smoked cod’s roe. I would have enjoyed a glass e co t etil ihils th r y posiith a heay’ulk d in t o -sct hg in, ierers, e p t y tas their do etn th we . u er sex, g oooimbiesle tnele its o o l s h etween swein c ers o ac v y an bli t cra fell on hard times; eventually shuttering as a business in 1937. Following its closure, the Bolands continued to use the premises as their family home, leaving the various heirlooms of the building’s former life untouched. Enter Tipp-man Kieran O’Meara who purchased the contents of the establishment, refurbished the lot, and shipped every last charming parochial knick-knack up to Rathmines. Fittings, furnishings, even the impressive library of yellowing ledgers that line the back of the bar – all made their way to the suburb that never sleeps via Nenagh. not exclusively so; there are options to add proteins including chicken, turkey, salmon, and beef, all sourced in Ireland. Behind the counter, staff are peeling and chopping butternut squash in the background while the rest of the team assemble heirloom tomato and avo salads (€9.95) and bowls of Rainbow Padthai (€12.95) to order. It’s the jackfruit tacos (€13.95) that win me - lin-sth in e Ci g a dine dining expa vaerfiy frond r eam (€8.50) is lo jelly divides the table but I know better. An d oly, b t fu eels a lit perhaps it is somewhat fitting that Bolands feels like it’s from somewhere else entirely. Rody’s bears the qualities of a multi-purpose mondopub at the heart of a rural – though motorway adjacent – town. That is to say that the premises is monumental in physical stature pulled-as deliciouls caa ance R. Ian has a backgeround in the wholesale fish Considering its historhy of transience, Welcome to Ma La Land. The heat ratchets up LOCATION IS QUAY Charlotte Quay fell on hard times; eventually shuttering as a business in 1937. Following its closure, the Bolands continued to use the premises as their family home, leaving the various heirlooms of the building’s former life untouched. Enter Tipp-man Kieran O’Meara who purchased the contents of the establishment, refurbished the lot, and shipped every last charming parochial knick-knack up to Rathmines. Fittings, furnishings, even the impressive library of yellowing ledgers that line the back of the bar – all made their way to the suburb that never sleeps via Nenagh. perhaps it is somewhat fitting that Bolands feels like it’s from somewhere else entirely. Rody’s bears the qualities of a multi-purpose mondopub at the heart of a rural – though motorway adjacent – town. That is to say that the premises is monumental in physical stature Considering its history ofd transience, ins one tastes L btatter.s rea ’y wt nio fell on hard times; eventually shuttering as a business in 1937. Following its closure, the Bolands continued to use the premises as their family home, leaving the various heirlooms of the building’s former life untouched. Enter Tipp-man Kieran O’Meara who purchased the contents of the establishment, refurbished the lot, and shipped every last charming parochial knick-knack up to Rathmines. Fittings, furnishings, even the impressive library of yellowing ledgers that line the back of the bar – all made their way to the suburb that never sleeps via Nenagh. crfubeen cro uce pru t inith t lings come lacquer tteas cool a d e, even t g rooh I , th dered of salmesqens way g uep troo lts a utif heir lo caramel etain moilisture pig’s t and r ro bers cou s range orickled o er ecny otl poi A p vy or far to rfa ’Eusse i y’ oarhis dish a milelion times bi y bd wll ofhie f f Lll E e l b sl ew nut cream, re far too heaanet by t s.t r’ e ‘ it (€7.50) w ’tstead itd’s ut squash but that heat never Thets palm tr cial (€15 exte p inc connections. 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Wy tur sc o utatf sitio ma , unln iml . ‘oet owks wits acr we s ane ws ho’s s tutt pe taeir phtoplaca e ps bt b oppng a litrtle o s Croerlit), , w h my fs tte fl uhbl uge it do t’her ver es ty m hes th kd b bcuhptt ehy is tt naens a sio Thd et hinien do cra-fe pt b t o ver p t , Bh h hat s t ene ine I’hh oaer lige uicos e svioinan e Thkosie O’Gtrady’s is curren - b , Th ’ e spot h of dehfcenvs tt p’ bs i BEHIND THAT CLOSED DOOR Locks 1 Windsor Terrace g in lifhk er side do ’ r en r a y to an imicltiure o n imp h I wa l hhine fe and c’ hlah t ps to saany, aeent creh act- T e av on Bar a I guess it will be twl dinndes, b rlo out oflegd sigle gs a s nis, I ky sd do m g to gnd hhedinner, belhl htrin Thereir sn h e i y’oo doooas ept If you’re interested in food in Dublin, you’ve probably heard of the Bereen Brothers. That’s Marc and Conor, the siblings behind Dublin brunch and dinner stalwart Coppinger Row. Their latest venture, Charlotte Quay, is named after the block of the Grand Canal Dock that houses their restaurant and bar. 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H e b k urn momentarlh dle le t m k. ‘Ynu e sohter verlighuicklur v en th fe wn el p ys i f hif s o pn, p . Ied o bliy, a- enoug den iinlg o e p rom t e s o panys its. The bd ck n m pts es bli hm h taialcchine f h ps brt o be?) a eo cc t s ee a acl haur . I omen sar s t t creh act-- Th PMAKINl Shelbourn fe Trin y Collinege se hn ird thmouotlight’ in cursive, une?) ab of his t-se exc i y tealnges, rare y occhine from the inted out in an side do ur leaed tho mous folder (A2 size ma by e?) ab s s w fen peoping o t GARRY ONhe Pavilion Bar at Tr nity Coullins b ld get to t e mh e randin ld pip d in ths m o I wro eeng t rocatre s inar o paciore 19. 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Wceha rf crauer S k o kerhi-t, b t o nt waer extend Csg’r minimtaranuts acrd inots oss td hd cGa he l ps b abd afle tfd ps puogrs D ep b f (be p p ad in t Hp v y a senste b bs a cots gues-ts ano n-o os ah e exit, wa le s arue powravof ineasceaqry t t alys o t w t- . augo ior a newen an mf fmenuaruoeevs, w aeggving e fh W dger ts esv ded menod Peg en tur r uor i ThtoncGoare t e a o ar er acrt s ey’rwnan aatssyser ’ coe, t hm ’ho eA os ottle chg t o tsey lt t e au b n adfenhf fh ered C aa e fl D uk tht ys o hle Old St di te fl. Its esq or og. v ys io imm d ond awseqtbttert en sosoert v ug oan cwraer pheht “fe gs a narav ’s CrcGarr s, a erau A fl th ts ohon er cpaaa sd iws aograer le th s prettaabhin o, ber t baa h heso immoers aweug tahiff of p – James J’oyce, “Wandering Rocks”, Ulysses n one osr s a e pk y bt t bbh le orny host ioeg ab unnlynt L s Ret h.o ho s to ih ive a whhlit),, w orsry’s, a k of er very quickly t vbn r- bs i erhg g a esb tamf . ‘Ds n t wborosy,’ she s e Jolhl enormopluace for its guesemind w t crt dend a tnin y emind wh e erast MVP and e h zer wh ie; irt-f the ttr hv nast MVP and g o -ld Ssi are beeret heh, Bs had iats dh flices hn d ph teta siverge r minimt Th t ue ne aeoremente a w nd a cg bo, bax. v n le ckoiues As En e Iold lad in ei an noyra’s uha e Ihy ios t lo, bhrtt f frapaiah en di e flawshiff of p – James Joyce, “Wandering Rocks”, Ulysses n on I i f th b w to enjoraappeneeo hi e ear y-Summ uws hoas ers a f hilhns a cots gues obd whlde v b , b t b ves t elly’s are better y bacet gs,on aslde woe as wiere GARRY ON McGarry’s vu aua hevervownoo vwega or ou steooev er s w?’ A o s enua eur 20s harnrg-le m dali y of the visible’, bht I wiing tuy p o re btetter pleasa o Ita n t my finger on thotrsh t p he w a I am no Joyce scholar and have under my belt two failed attempts at getting all the way to the end of that one in which he wrote about the ‘ineluctible modality of the visible’, but I am struggling to put my finger on the what – I’ll take a mélange, Haines said to the waitress. – Two mélanges, Buck Mulligan said. And bring us some scones and butter and some cakes as well. When she had gone he said, laughing: – We call it D.B.C. because they have damn bad cakes. host-oste ca t I am no Joyce scholar and have under my belt two failed attempts at getting all the way to the end of that one in which he wrote about the ‘ineluctible modality of the visible’, but I am struggling to put my finger on the what – I’ll take a mélange, Haines said to the waitress. – Two mélanges, Buck Mulligan said. And bring us some scones and butter and some cakes as well. When she had gone he said, laughing: – We call it D.B.C. because they have damn bad cakes. – I’ll take a mélange, Haines said to the waitress. – Two mélanges, Buck Mulligan said. And bring us some scones and butter and some cakes as well. When she had gone he said, laughing: – We call it D.B.C. because they have damn bad cakes. MAKING A HAMES OF IT Mulligan & Haines Some years after the foundation of the college in 1592, I was myself an undergraduate of this august seat of learning. Hard as it might be to imagine, I was as a callow undergraduate, a shy and studious boy, untutored in the ways of dissipation and ignorant of the myriad pleasures of carnality. Mine was a life of the mind. I would cleave to our motto to Prove all things (and) hold fast that which is good. This state of affairs barely survived my first Michaelmas term and by my sophister years I had given myself wholly to the pursuit of the epicurianism that is the meat and drink of this column. In those days, prior to the vagaries of global horse-racing o s. N who knows how to make others foeel the samees a - screen day as. No chat or craio n & H opcon arnin . Thouts t aeir coot op ing the hhe harsh glare of tthh mun ah m t S on’ patitvecl assh gp n sig o difn sigr’s b e an d old io ri e waormt Some years after the foundation of the college in 1592, I was myself an undergraduate of this august seat of learning. Hard as it might be to imagine, I was as a callow undergraduate, a shy and studious boy, untutored in the ways of dissipation and ignorant of the myriad pleasures of carnality. Mine was a life of the mind. I would cleave to our motto to Prove all things (and) hold fast that which is good. This state of affairs barely survived my first Michaelmas term and by my sophister years I had given myself wholly to the pursuit of the epicurianism that is the meat and drink of this column. In those days, prior to the vagaries of global screennd stir int o M liga usurseol Necer olutle welyhld lin glo ck ur halva o crhag ren li merf Yoin’es ile r at esu ble of seriousuirTh oluc , a horse-racin who kno t e s asters e it. r etra hiing te d to have tn lge aend o lld t n ing t Instead, th e ier s a smo d ain d ee o gosio From ts avdo t ne w mo dbnd th f cminlrade-ouding rs n day and stirring renditions of You’ll Never Walk Alone can be heard from out on the street. On this particular day, there’s none of that. day and stirring renditions of You’ll Never Walk Alone can be heard from out on the street. On this particular day, there’s none of that. thing of enigma. How a traditional public house, associated by many with its proximity to the Royal College of Surgeons has managed to acquire this noirish sense of the illicit remains a mystery. Perhaps the association Ins et ad, there is a sm ttt wad th tf ca t e wa l bogined by Philip K. Dick.g t es rd rs inccaaonaerer led ru o c a sger a seu f thas feels as ifd it was actua po arsh glare o h boar s invefudinoug irisf tbhe pub’s m p w g o t getting all th F On t t lartenc mista en ab to it. I m k.tf te na ure o oycea i e unna cGard iy’ s h s noano a p hat. thttllace for d ader my belye coear tail mh e n dvys. Thte Pioo v lioin y r, i, pelam de e Pao adjs ist’ a oidinvoiding eye coric (F nt t w tkcyoacin t oimamnlesotm stbay reg e I aqlth of our loc l musics mao eroag o cvaorlcld tus m s noot ohid-hi e ga eme Df to fair t of rc The food is a factor too r t e waaceucrere a siny wh a n ions. I fl c beverages. mista poureouin e nal urt te ty likden loycea ies, m ccanst us ll b t totside o r cra nf co litole divsnd o en mics fee se shve oum i e t way. Having provsiae atnd mrood aif col n Bat r, o p Buc out tue ne s mtles on diap aing jur ts, pm o brrief sum diliic. J s haurtwe er tver Watkl, aor ty ygtiudents. D -s perhe-act watih) tech eacoh otht t her. 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Hrea, p a tion d smack b yself do l ttlea er mrt b half in the bag and nobody’os looking y waw e s a av g a faont-seal ofie latter m NEW l the DNA of Chapter One is all o er the place, mere fph: (01) 537 5767heet away wown toast is r pinarely anybody’s idea of a acun ererel (ald-bg ptoona eans pns p a ers cas c n gto fkte a bi l seueline ft r itreak v. eri h m pinRESTAURANT hile sti. En rll having a frci l o df t view asane €28, wlStep Inside 227x108mm_Nombr.indd 1Step Inside 227x108mm_Nombr.indd 1r a cigarette br Step Inside 227x108mm_Nombr.indd 1Step Inside 227x108mm_Nombr.indd 1 eet aecia Prhile still hter , I pass a hanft-s aeut v w f the woulld-be Diol in th ys Te plor’s desigging it o tul RESTAURANT pulled-a of thi eaatc c b ttera ov.er fac. Jres , carame se not exclusively so; there are options to add proteins including chicken, turkey, salmon, and beef, all sourced in Ireland. Behind the counter, staff are peeling and chopping butternut squash in the background while the rest of the team assemble heirloom tomato and avo salads (€9.95) and bowls of Rainbow Padthai (€12.95) to order. It’s the jackfruit tacos (€13.95) that win me n s sorfe atrl k the dishesn nd cir over. Jackfruit is sort of like an ugly mango and it’s blessed with the ability to soak up flavours and retain moisture. The tacos are served with Murray’s delicious cashew nut cream, red wine vinegar pickled onions and avocado tucked into soft white tortillas. Thanks to the vision of interior decorator Jill e wither t b e micr e p e serveo n vw nhougts a’tvte ea A p it’s bles e od wi h thr rfait (€7.50) w tb ir a d sharing eanuWe c nked doe td ban vinegar p esh asnd p nfs a d a agh u u k d into et, but in h s ltlenni l soft w te tortullaer paesist tmmea eau an oar hpeisior perhaps it is somewhat fitting that Bolands feels like it’s from somewhere else entirely. Rody’s bears the qualities of a multi-purpose mondopub at the heart of a rural – though motorway adjacent – town. That is to say that the premises is monumental in physical stature le ni-lla ice crib and then a boar vef pink slices of th-e teny is rose gold. Its very beaenped pots; even t e cu ler intery, as the fr’uirians beo d goour door tif ached in what tas h spices mix so faun er servy Chraisttmae s cooks. Poere may b s bowls aumps to iron out, as could all veer perilously close to being eyerollingly #sexyhealthyfood. For me, it is saved could all veer perilously close to being eyerollingly #sexyhealthyfood. For me, it is saved orred d peach ah id fig desserlt w n to the (complementary) salad of smashed cucumbers for palate-clemency. I can’t think of better Chinese food that you can have delivered essentially a co votured b ice c n en. to a Japanese dish that was itself appropriated Thké, proteine some bnd peanut cacao balls would be expected in the early days of a new business, but I don’t experience any on my visit. The staff are friendly and knowledgable, giving good tips on what to order and steering us away from over-ordering (we wanted to try everything), and the room is a pleasant space to be in. We grab a drink at the bar connected to the restaurant after dinner, watch the rain hit Grand Canal Dock, and think about how lovely this veranda and vista would be on a sunny evening. Even in poor weather, it’s still a beautiful, urban view. Our bill, which includes a glass of Montepulciano (€8.75) and a homemade hibiscus syrup with sparkling water drink called the Queen Medbh (€5), comes to a total of €90.75. Charlotte Quay has everything it needs to caramel, caramelised banana and a chocolate mousse is really well balanced. It could have been far too heavy or far too sweet, but instead it’s just on the right side of decadently delicious. A charred peach and fig dessert with amaretto and vanilla ice cream (€8.50) is lovely, but feels a little too prematurely wintery, as the fruit has been poached in what tastes like the classic booze and spices mix so favoured by Christmas cooks. There may be some bumps to iron out, as n ot a t serv r de orato L’Estrange of L’Estrange Design, Nutbutter is poised and ready to be ‘grammed. It’s millennial pink meets palm tree print and bamboo light shades; draping succulents hang overhead while leafy fronds cover corner crevasses from their pots; even the cutlery is rose gold. It’s very beautiful, and it elevates the atmosphere of what is essentially a counter service canteen. Poké, proteins bowls and peanut cacao balls rt n t). Wlenet p turith amalrett succeed: a great view, a talented chef, experienced staff leading the charge and an already loyal fanbase. All they need is for Dubliners to get over the psychological barrier of eating off the beaten track. This spot is worth seeking out. would be expected in the early days of a new business, but I don’t experience any on my visit. The staff are friendly and knowledgable, giving good tips on what to order and steering us away from over-ordering (we wanted to try everything), and the room is a pleasant space to be in. We grab a drink at the bar connected to the restaurant after dinner, watch the rain hit Grand Canal Dock, and think about how lovely this veranda and vista would be on a sunny evening. Even in poor weather, it’s still a beautiful, urban view. Our bill, which includes a glass of Montepulciano (€8.75) and a homemade hibiscus syrup with sparkling water drink called the Queen Medbh (€5), comes to a total of €90.75. Charlotte Quay has everything it needs to succeed: a great view, a talented chef, experienced staff leading the charge and an already loyal fanbase. All they need is for Dubliners to get over the psychological barrier of eating off the beaten track. This spot is worth seeking out. n rinke t e c ase of what iss time for some comfort and gs an telltale woolly teps o h to yllden, flsic buffy chixturn the After the joy, it’ Nutbutter Forbes Street Grand Canal Dock Dublin 2 www.nutbutter.ie board special (€15 extra per person and it’s worth it). We get plates of slowly braised short rib and then a board of pink slices of the tenderloin fillet (aka the chateaubriand), topped with onion rings and golden, fluffy chips on the s cover corner crevasses from their crubeen croauce pu aer paesist t e cho soed ried mullet in a sauce of its own making, Web eoxclusive content also.se o an ther €4 to the men y oe Bar at sys’ comtaanshm hs t I wiugh I wa-s that se tareir ph . ‘on Y ’re so n the terrace esou den The Shelbourne HiMti ES OF IuT n l lo s Hotel Thei iG A HtAotelloating home, or I w’ou l immedi e insig t into tmit igigdering and popping a cork.oset oahl es ld g e ities; t poe two p b h euvrffeo et o s ostbd f th, Bt h htian adf Mullligan & Haines gpen io- ny occurSome years after the foundation of the college in 1592, I was myself an undergraduate of this august seat of learning. Hard as it might be to imagine, I was as a callow undergraduate, a shy and studious boy, untutored in the ways of dissipation and ignorant of the myriad pleasures of carnality. Mine was a life of the mind. I would cleave to our motto to Prove all things (and) hold fast that which is good. This state of affairs barely survived my first Michaelmas term and by my sophister years I had given myself wholly to the pursuit of the epicurianism that is the meat and drink of this column. In those days, prior to the vagaries of global SOUND OUT Stage 19 GOOD SPORT The Pavilion Bar at Trinity College Dublin SADDLE SUP The Horseshoe Bar at The Shelbourne Hotel nent venues in ty run’ we just enjoSthrt uminur erlize tt y werporrt y frass sus-o my a, then h w lo e wanum d bloouu ld even be fen of its name elicits in many a kn w e s n ane evious guiiy in ty t um g’ dina e c a gtside o and an assurance that it war f th were s gaoalimertao lo dias no o coa gne we gag pa, b ut frit six.lyyl a gap. r tk walmv ticutlhen ureen for e ynu e sohte s op t y qtuickl’ in cy si e, under t r ads ‘Th reos y occurt r ads ‘Th reos y occurGOOD SPORTr a ci t n rem in estle in The Saddle R m ftksr dinn voiuy y y sister The Hors H h That aumphr Ba’bout four bells, drink some strong cocevo ’o e diotc s hd thr ioinl haunt, seats after smoking on the terrace. ‘You’re so seats after smoking on the terrace. ‘You’re so ring on te, therrace. ‘ ring on the t race. ‘ happy!’ It’s one of thos hir h n es, ra e tlhat shine from the happy!’ It’s one of thos hir h n es, ra e tlhat shine from the gio s y ta y to ae. ‘I wli h I was thess. The back gio s y ta y to ae. ‘I wli h I was thess. The back h pa py,’ he stops to say to me. ‘I wish I was that h pa py,’ he stops to say to me. ‘I wish I was that happy!’ It’s one of those exchanges, rarely occurhappy!’ It’s one of those exchanges, rarely occure you re so ter very quickly e you e sohter very quickly SADDLE SUP The Horseseshoe t o Stagag EIGHT nen DRINKING ON CLOUD EIGHT Humphrey’s particularly want anyo e you kno So b bo painerd depicg tue minat camle est abliierhme t t a pice d a hovg teee dots wsiderablin fa urb ls ent n t Hump eyf tshis asho a thing of enigma. How a traditional public house, associated by many with its proximity to the Royal College of Surgeons has managed to acquire this noirish sense of the illicit remains a mystery. Perhaps the association licensed p emi thing of enigma. How a traditional public house, associated by many with its proximity to the Royal College of Surgeons has managed to acquire this noirish sense of the illicit remains a mystery. Perhaps the association SOME OLD YARN The Rag Trader acrosing from Hang Dai, although I understand thatlen y as The root of thi ybody lo inheir t al b Shms spf th d t m fy’s, farr bo difeurgfer o o tecg reyaher ligtiout b rf wh aetin sint m es t dr a f m n the ‘dr s. own for dates tuaI must admi’t ld sougm t e ou mint abac n in Dubevo hve dSt to a mea w lo not ever i it is aboub t n rema Chinese or no. I ha e a soft spot for this place.k it Mullligan & H ines is hcera d aerlf cobinur, i puamith p o es yhe t o rtamen u o the bl notog a g coint erehe tppnwy u t is a ougt e na leure oeemtoycea r o ses olishfed corckthi ’t hf ta ure oy inouyrcea og me long jnta s, p or p oves a s asso aci len hs th o fbtkhili miu s; Hjume weh sic co tre ry cenly-Sltlegumm orra,ncetwa-ys. lent t es to worf Jh adjhe Htinerblin th m t The name is a nod to my fa. Be Shtbly Bgsre I aqth of oaur loo ad d ma d alf coing c, it rea d sloop. Iy Mu ligahn & Haines i s, o re s o . Thb haavr he sst o ts.f t th inq ootio re didn’t ha little di co and o arne R. Tht, a of all time (Gooble it) and the dining r hat t l, betf G en t atterins acer w ue s a mle waers aom, ws ing a li t co a oy min ineg. Theair e sun af relfof fva y comw look fosnos oe t tla g oiut of the wisiotn tail m the bl sie s o unqc luesn o totu tourite TV sholt our baefru t hing e enu cra. Wiinime an unh ues inee its n tail menu cla ouwve anf thless onaen y rp o a t rn h sf P l eslliose pu jt- sic o ims. Uet te Bhiotth serur ne aea uirw i do p emwers mistaken ab . Wierth i y ug tts gtrin nad ceilind do m hihin ino seate-d Squa e to i h and i poure less slll lo uy jt is es ak uinn bhmaserve ethin inpk t an it was ima y jl h e i o ot of li en a d pt tado nr ae bd sigie a ml, shabby toougt en n Dt u an g o car u tonaled ruvof li ion te t ile high-ceilin bad, th e i den sr moo I mdke a b line f dr itions of the Enttlierh s uden area, position (kung) po-faced. I like to think that Fuschia and the beer garden. Irden. Its closts c y preciximity to the avoiding eye contact w tai h each other.ro eer garayden sao I mano a rt eer gali Dunlop cooks like this for herself Book Now!Book Now!n go for a ciga om o a perfec. y LOCATION IS QUAY Charlotte Quay with their lond black and systematically sets about schtupping the d keg wou unconditionallyvfeninar with ma h ticd blobs of a wi es ofd bloor the e, reg . ch esecate. Th crab mc seat an par w s dist ensaslelion tppe is a prronounced Fatencrstesh feel to many of kh uit i. Ther plem Joshua Tree. (It describes itself as a brasserie, no plum u of tahe wou toast r blown cr erye rs s led un ucumber, blistered ave . Han w d, with ch h lf doys dr d cprn akled t poseks of apple aemain fbs of ss deli insidely lo g rn y! I plonk m u ar muiet, b by barragoh n (€3), with ed in a dark sauce that is o an oozyacent , s,rencr aen a vah manner (potaja. Amid therle and blobs of s f, Mae tnpo Tofu, that staple of en , bkby beetroe Diore snal €6) is grilugg ag iit out 49 South William Street, Dublin 2, 01 537 5767 A SITE FOR GLAD EYESair of finesse. facebook.com/TheHideoutPool/ opera et d as a bar since 1661, and t iht seem-ean t seem plos g mo v o t t s in th entoaet;ed Rit, g i h-h Th treae m nlit pef the signn te oli acrosw r a f s.ehreason ’ st yl , it is one of th their tt es a s; fir s t io tia y untouc eh d Victorian interio old two birdug Dr e se Rh g Tlit t af t e sig n trn a uxi a y s n ylisthe ro of what it i ae Civesiy oa see there was installed by Thomas F O Rei y et t a oe Shm olhbt ha e beh n h osr te esseny inku- t-lis-aps thaourne ah prime re f those pung e ll in a bar that knows how to makne them bef, thre aerm lif ur e Retg T’s larader ir hoor de f thk dr e oldes abt blismyt s; H” of The Ra o y cen re r it seemean t seem Wet tao fortre h-h Thd ts no ticularl s The S yone you kn my c oen glinde ne had bhe doov. Were cotnd t paYor rk Street’y want an n is a pub o ow sf not my cohroice, w S e fumpice d ab t oovo reeaen inat te h o j s n t ros uc y a e o S t er o o s mi arr e 19 and an assurance that it’s one of the preemi-’ wa pen e 19 t venues in town for dates t aI mhI m t admi into a mer tbiot of op a ini gle other. Si t t ereso r an ug s o ha f a my otini ge oh b S DRINKINT OUG St ON CLOUD OUND York Street’s The Swan is a pub of note for a few reasons; firstly, it is one of the oldest licensed premises in the city centre having operated as a bar since 1661, and the essentially untouched Victorian interior that you see there was installed by Thomas F O’Reilly in 1897. Secondly, it has in recent years been afforded the reputation as a hub for clandestine operations in town. The mere mention of its name elicits in many a knowing smile and an assurance that it’s one of the preeminent venues in town for dates that you don’t particularly want anyone you know stumbling across. The root of this association remains somee roorey sses in t e city cen rt e hain g York Street’s The Swan is a pub of note for a few reasons; firstly, it is one of the oldest licensed premises in the city centre having opera et d as a bar since 1661, and the essentia y untouc eh d Victorian interior t ah t you see there was installed by Thomas F O’Rei yll in 1897. Secondly, it has in recent years been afforded the reputation as a hub for clandestine operations in town. The mere mention ll un SOME OLD YARN The Rag Trader SOME OLD YARN The Rag Trader in 1897. Secondly, it has in recent yea of its name elicits in many a knowing smileder i Rane evious guise a um e il s imm e us hn’tt admiain d depicb he ane way oach l ther. Siier thd r th a s s s one’s eyle is imm e s quickly m no thin h tminlalr t you doandpt t er ctiner to te , otr ely dra y a ac e c under i Rane evious guise a em a i clos v ones ey us han pa o a mealictioe ot t t h b , w ext dode ne h b he door their taob ablism less vr un er b ktails rm tefeir rf te doo tah et of ents aump reehe ci y cen rd thr v s s leme-owards silli m S ets Dao a. Ade r ertines a “d aer - andal r. Wster be ties temen ntas in toeir rkthiugh the lens r that you the r s, on ey Sone mtanoreuv, te. In aheir oe p caat. Both spacious w n hour bef gs mi hing e old two birdugo ties; thwtn q t h lic hv o uses a e essheo ayg a simi l he Sh sld-w urot refe aae n mo h aore e bllinein e essen d like a f t i pg mom as moe exteruxifr façy serff thade remain war s a cer ant. Snneg-esraenererms o le in Th h’ove teac f th e cotniah o jubs e led like a fs sdi cttin o ta o bn th thscussreem o of wh pttmt ias no rader ik afforded the reputation as a hub for c an ado- e ev th thrup tiee this timet wagn ro rd a s we ki depa s ny t oas h a tf v g t ra o shotud d abad br t” of The Rd t rader f d dirr wols a “ y mo e potly int inted deplize tu in , thsiderabls on uc s sarsr-iner examShm “bples oen invi. Wtg Te min fa e popsl On ap ideac wo umpe rey’s, I ki el n lim entra proa. Thrg St g d a em age, tow From tg time – a fache de From tg time – a fache de On ap ideac woe perennial r d-hairh b tlin b bly a bad rance way aboumpe rey’s, I ki elv y sew it wa nce way. As we proa. Thrg Staur way t n lim ent s probab. As wly a bad review Hut thhr lat review Hut thhr lat v y sew it was pro ag businesse ettug nowling b sines abo p ace to loedian wa e ven sa n tyt hag par icu g d intteesloseg a toue assume ation was quickly m p veo s i ea’ackshta ay of o,ur situli B t t e e hinked o e 19, bhroer kd se rsnt ty of our situts prlcaagsh pub s e e; H bl hr, t s i ea’aclitkshta agesiest hinked oge 19, bhroer kd s th b ep-co suome s-e ual a irtaur way t ettuge uts n thild of th ts prlcaagsh pub s e e; H ade app ra ent as w lgicue venture ge,siest d ext do with covert action attached to the place stems from the pub’s reputation as a revolutionary hub during the Rising. Granted, you’re probably in here with a view towards the markedly less noble causes of shifting somebody that all common sense dictates you shouldn’t or sneaking in a few swifties after you’ve called in sick for work, but nonetheless there is a certain satisfaction in being part of the grand local tradition of doing shady shit tucked away in the low-lit hindquarters of The Swan. Up front oak and brass abound. Far from ea y d n o gere wa n was m ongs milling n was m ongs milling ade to ade to e atio v , otr ely dra y ano thinr h tminalrenlyytured p ace to lo diahe ven sa n tyt h g par with covert action attached to the place stems from the pub’s reputation as a revolutionary hub during the Rising. Granted, you’re probably in here with a view towards the markedly less noble causes of shifting somebody that all common sense dictates you shouldn’t or sneaking in a few swifties after you’ve called in sick for work, but nonetheless there is a certain satisfaction in being part of the grand local tradition of doing shady shit tucked away in the low-lit hindquarters of The Swan. Up front oak and brass abound. Far from e pertennial rsed-hair nuts n thild of th cen ss Thble Te y’hr hep-co some e ual attir d ass The Te y’ cen s umpgiveohe rsn hm h’ Wients arsile R m ftkr dinn r ft r woiutind , uet to fore loer be die a oo p ferfd coc efit;h the lens tine operations in town. The mere men t quit r bl ide ehin ind our way throor sepg coint erehe twnys t ppue osedly dentho o fami in etra saround. If I had my choice, on the strhength oft lo li B lie s ace t t hr a cen e vesinhin h mint ahnth ’ warminer un lo Rt (€4.80) lenenmittir d a s Th pgi uethine spa . The . o e reahkshta ace s one omin re nned t ed, I would be or t 20 p u e nulr ey drae wbo tue c e p emig a t n le is imm t th tside ot a inppame, b t flie fll a gai dp. in Dh b revo ve oahrere ih the do r a b y f omre tl of the btato g yvn owing smi taw-s ag slim tes a tu tOn apre p a e perer garthhbbt – tenni y tt ener kith a tuufling b sin, b f G en t e pair didn’t quit t (€4.80) leab lie aing a li t colomis tly memwerstsies u-ee pair didnio’ nado oac wor e, sagenaa l red-haiir nowu n t ld o esys th hs w-s k y likdens, b h w h a q liiny opf our si STEP INSIDE The Hideout August t he it.de neara “pbacto h d to htn h rader f d dirt entn Augus Wa le in Thh ad’g t ” oll of the bots w g T’s bld gr foIMM - Therout er lighte t s he lobbd like a fi pttin o tas a cerl b” t ty hhin s u ah e b o t you donl ou in e 19’cer to tte aor ae a sin omunit 20 p t six.tio h t w stum linge it.u tag so rea g thet t ere wa rlin wl od c l h ae ienhr o c, ty m e wn y anh der-e as p ace tm th s quicklae vnes e garen s we v l lin w d ty Fr colosh in er f a msbtlousm in aistuhmd t t a atoreth thbe dossok f es er g t y up to t t S De b ble 19. Thitid do my thinan an y lilkdens, bo h w h a q lihi of G e. Th n waaving a little sbtade aomle wg to b,e desired. l imm di te insige t int id roouses a er-wo os a b th ck an Fo t een a drfired tl es ad-petinags pce wayet, w t Fh m tg totboment g c r y u aboumero tpe rinat vohar an te s ohn kad f e mink ar d t en ir, atet o t ed o thut 6p mar uerv ay – peaen afe minfdur befheir oe b s, on e two pu ae b m gunfde, carrtiinlwl n slly identied re t ortetwn sleinlyg l le lo e p a ual aa eni at ohttemwlle sbahr, thething te et o be desired g and cdinklcaagsh p b sve e; Hs t ss h e Tevey’s isnurs t hen I der i a eer gare t li y t ab pnea. Th g Se tae 19, bettugwt ies, m av y omf theeen tes ts pres ami b t – t to faties, m ne bd sig waugs, both b er s g coint erbehlic, otlieapet t eoshdly ere bltar anlim en raot Stab. Awo su t eir snugs, b tgh b w i indeph dentt en iew H t tthhre g helles of B aray tl hine tly a biad Thl, she ibb o do ugh b ep-ct g betbuinnes didn e n an tb rf Jdt et tacenh ue disce bheir r a ous pus h ao t e Hoen o pererr maences iogt t Waind ssh lutt of tole R hive ea oeeme pu k Squa er dinn , belt. I mts gl khp t Thugs, b h b g ans alcohplic, otlivegout the nature of Joycea tinat tblin,g t e bo litetlle di coe B t wo pglic heuvreir co eoi y lesvo braers o tbldin us w m de aln ao a yt t teir sn erd ceiline tepna uhi t th of the lobowaby iner anyo ev lickt tesg-esms in taar puoughaaunt, - ivs to fttind s sherl o t o fn Dublin thaftt, B vl h e a librar l. Th lien mics f g ean o inkinrg inces f t to Apn h s se tene f Thr. W aro joy more popiuta n k lg oytt o e d to h ae t m So b or, wp il. Abad bken in i ve t o differo to ara in earahp ene an ld stess a est s nsetioe o k fira s no s h barr y c oeno A n h ext do r to th y were a sing uc old two bsirdugcer wt sino a e s iudenlouxikinlig inet ova w s o asnh t pen mics fo , at ou fe mino e ess Daamn slo ad age 19. Thi I w l immediote insig lt into t, j s rime reepoyete beinjg lsste siv s. U e s ogs at Sturude ha qn mor ep yl ca ouv s the ro npnne ties; thin ne me sean ore a ago Dk-p f td oin a tttesghps ty Bu e bu udenloom illiy iden i to it. I m k roinef Jatr an r sh d s s wy tlod aild h wposedly didn’ ts of Guinne pt – t oom lin,indo e ld gd m ua erhat hr t, jygtsafn grfes af P li -s pervaed es y u tcal m st e a libra y n q s p w s seit er aanye wets Daoata. Ad er - an a egutar h osmrs h-h Th. Thg Trader is nosting jking in t l n Dr e on cssempros th thte lens r f taheir ameno eguyt it ilesy haot. Sp a heir cocffar s ae t acioude h m defuiret oarhesp te ttlies-gauaat mhts tht drin m iry s er een a drded their owenlytht w er be on ca vumms y o s mie signn ahenes e sos th e. Its. c t balancing act of not taking itself too seriously A SITE FOR GLAD Elf orn any w a d w t was actuaomlly jo a per ec y s a cer hin slickt tesg-es bliuhs see ver seugl haunsin ” t t hin slickninkatkblishfd td cockhif yt s; Hlliaim St oo h o b” t t ounhr ’ets Daoota. Atdver ose o o ors to t ese s o es e t o -s el h re c ve, oae otgeevh a e ten swn tytother mron gsorg v tretcs ne 19’ h inht of o irat c hgle estab y Fg sio toy in th hgn e thi er moen Is t am her. Slis tt , th at coiomle w’act ty oge g uging a o n o p y oini ge tle oto my aa e enio h e hinpudenll of the be co d t ’s bld gefnin o s n t t e h e wt uld e en ba as tumine ha oh with covert action attached to the place stems from the pub’s reputation as a revolutionary hub during the Rising. Granted, you’re probably in here with a view towards the markedly less noble causes of shifting somebody that all common sense dictates you shouldn’t or sneaking in a few swifties after you’ve called in sick for work, but nonetheless there is a certain satisfaction in being part of the grand local tradition of doing shady shit tucked away in the low-lit hindquarters of The Swan. Up front oak and brass abound. Far from t tin asure o e waas is n e o h bu “ e tr tlize thri e Sadd phrey’ g T etter o My coiauin o t s anio e lod I d esg in t . B ime – a fache decitth p e t e te te w a rgs a uag am ainp ign wao teade toto yt eonint y inlto Son sic col mptui ed as a “sister n ygt an gn te o ers pn he - wt m h b u a ee,IMM - The r t f tams, permer os o essaeinp w en illi m S W acenhhiu k r legd threfit;es a s somhi g ok on Christmas Evtreoo’erte eo unters playing poo . It is authentically itself without being d smack bing ig between the toiletsilets a a pleasingllose prose menu t his D un a, I p s a hTHE HOME OF well aTHE HOME OFi o . En roae s e S otf r latd waieeg reproouc an r s i ereoume tt ies, tt tere pfelceryw say-drinking ust a mishmash of Pined thed, is T enu c an t unquese fr s onaerl urs , p um ep y ka khnique at the late lamented Luna, d w utch mustte sreeet bel hing act proporat was o ce vt y comp pies wh tions. I f neel like I’m Mulligan and Haines, the otherwise unnamed English student who stays with Mulligan, this Dame Street bar occupies what was once Sweeney’s Mongrel, what was once Le Cirk, ents for t mere fph: (01) 537 5767heet a (a potago a rses a m t e regt view o ennis Tavlod salt-binkted out be pug uwaRESTAURANT wy while stiltl h g a er special ofont-sea ro n hnow - l tta er m b is hoy h substantauranpStep Inside 227x108mm_Nombr.indd 1Step Inside 227x108mm_Nombr.indd 1 e specia s. The s filling ofl Joshua Tree. 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Ms e ea en a variater n ch afreesed per ect of lie micrh y m , none morlar discs t r b inith t note-perf a a and a chvco ’ e a y tg up t go p flh svloturdsne curateau , td w eh uiett i e pl ho re s o ug oerv e hi We c o bo swe business and she seems to have retained her Web exclusive con’tent also.den, but a fp mal g a Victorian g hden is more a f aimes bi y b ll ofhi o t goa y of t o-gle sreenas ag range Desigf tain with a dish of lamb neck in chilli bean gra h sauce and bits mi d shaaing y t could have b en n, N tb n.ado tuctter is ane voce seaso e f in d bes to obscure a complex flavour profile. We of Cashel blue cheese otver a celery and apple hak uate. It looks rea ly acingly spicy and pron tfound with the heft of f iomented black beans. e chdt. I bri uttern r ra pmbcoo lightllr J d it’s ue an ug eason.o andcu e so than a dish of lightly Web exclusive cnonttent also. um sauce (adding ice cream a hiutos, comesrt en oyeten derloin f llet (aka the c ateaubt had), t p octopus dish has clean ozone tang but also the with oniotes li tmospher I’m told that there’s no pickle brine for my douchey martini but the Negroni that replaces it works like popping a pacifier in a baby’s mouth. Another reason to shut TFU is a steak tartare that comes atop diminutive blue cheese sandwiches which have been steam-warmed. It’s a statement of intent. I’m a big fan of oysters, there’s little to compare with the experience of cold briny bivalves, tasting of oceanic sex, slipping and sliding down your gulliver. I’m a fan of cooked oysters too. Wiley’s Nashville hot oysters (a riff on the furiously hot fried chicken) are reason enough to come here. They are momentarily deep fried before being replaced in their shells with a sauce offering just a suggestion of sting. Sublime. Oyster mushrooms, parmesan fondue on sourdough toast is a pleasant thing to eat but can’t hold a candle to the previous delights. The dish I’d most looked forward to – pork hock, pickles, hot mustard, steamed buns is not on tonight, chef tells me that he’s not quite happy with it and that’s reason enough for me. It’s back on now and I will be back for it. Venison chilli is a deeply involving bowlful, profoundly savoury Mulligan and Haines, the otherwise unnamed English student who stays with Mulligan, this Dame Street bar occupies what was once Sweeney’s Mongrel, what was once Le Cirk, s si led untit ol oot a oast is thr he to uce. Ie ev among pr wn toast pauperss. 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Sadly, the splash never really reached our shores and I was forced to undertake overseas noodle pilgrimages to satiate my ravening desire. Seems I could have saved myself a few transatlantic flights if only I had listened to the people making noise about The Ramen Bar on South William Street. Forgive me Clara, I just didn’t want to believe. We had some fun with an order of Chicken Karaage Cheeseburgers which resemble wee bao sliders. ‘Fried chicken, pickles, cheese, what’s not to like?’ deadpans my own harajuku girl, and I’ll second the sentiment. We also enjoyed some kimchi mozzarella arancini with tobanjan mayo. Arancini really are fuego right now. Nevertheless, you could proceed directly to the main event and still have a swell time. A good bowl of ramen is proof against cold and dark, a help to your heart, a salve to your soul and a boon to your belly. These are good bowls of noodles. 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He or she cannot arrive quickly enough. The food here is haute couture, the rest of it seriously off the peg. Those mains that languished before us didn’t quite live up to the smaller plates. The mussels accompanying a hake dish have been over-smoked (a point made by the chef himself during one of his increasingly jocular visits to the table) resulting in a dish that had been battered to death by a stout length of hickory. I have no doubt that the error will be amended. I’m a little too annoyed to care about the duck at this point (post wine spill) but I’m told that it was perfectly good. Desserts were well received but I don’t have being the w Ht inace in t a fu ug n a ems c ts imie both fitoint tlne woinrac er hiaeacs. I, ees’ logto btoessho being the w te o over hlt, p beks. Sihind it? Moe left draws sin iden in fnle wh h rep y w enet d M f in nik con h, in Hesn. 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S inning i er na ey sti a e bs tiof ed s th s h rsartic n to wnraae oenor €14 – isoehn t a e t ep d w to o t o e op enr roo o ciw a loiohl ay’u ts, t um , sd fgs, t ding o t t e ceiling and lighting are both fittingly low. A well stocked bar (Guinness €4.90) lines one r Aestohoetde bls a pl ae a, Sfy tmh in the lo. S hets hiw Y inih. Ri y Ch llelles is o d o t re i ts cin pn mg h our ous, bo h small yet per ec y e signd unhui dict rblethk uu b ’ al aftr s le h lco th ft cos a di e conh hrt ed othlerimorld . Ra d n imaginh oort o oga tha draft cou o l shf minisidered oth t ft s aninlys pa tt erun e Tink an e cod it go thsgr osiot w ernder what i e Stage 19 anell awd un s izzae ‘the Star W et in htra en, wad civili s p ace w deal af tthhou nitary mdt o g ay C atree of th-e g ass. 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If it’s not on the menu you should petition for it. The dish that many will gravitate to is, of course, the fried chicken. They would be right to do so. Right now it is hands down the best in town. Perfectly moist thigh meat encased in a salty, spicy coating. The biscuit is perfect, the corn slaw more than an afterthought. Go get it. Their banana split is a dessert to put a smile on your face as it puts a notch on your belt. At least two of our party are instantly infantilised. Service is charming throughout and it’s immediately apparent that the floor manager runs a tight ship. The food here describes itself modestly but it could justify much bolder claims. I’d give a joint of my right pinkie for a restaurant of such quality in my manor. For the lucky denizens of D7, this is all the neighbourhood restaurant they will ever need. The rest of us will be hard pressed to find a better reason to cross the river. 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At least two of our party are instantly infantilised. Service is charming throughout and it’s immediately apparent that the floor manager runs a tight ship. The food here describes itself modestly but it could justify much bolder claims. I’d give a joint of my right pinkie for a restaurant of such quality in my manor. For the lucky denizens of D7, this is all the neighbourhood restaurant they will ever need. The rest of us will be hard pressed to find a better reason to cross the river. This is a North Star to follow. rye exp nd to add to tesn h woice of what’s on offer Unfts. A opare ib epp s e b inh, b t m iess a serttlen an ld m. th was in room p uc ery, drune n thinl.erd i rw ereYEShat-to-i iny. Rather, hand debaie h t whon’t fd.s s agg e g a ound y w t-to-e eringly sweet to t s a toruly munh e I hne bar flp a ured w exper stice wl I slien e necesith dsary sus e time I co snge t by exhibiting style and substance. 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The ‘interesting’ beers on tap have been exhausted by the thirsty horde so we opt for a brace of gelid Budvar bottles and drink them outside with gassy relish. Life is good. It should be noted also that the Pav has long been a destination for the bag ‘o cans cognoscenti and the operators will now accommodate this fine tradition. After a couple more rounds we fork out a tenner for a four-pack of Tyskie and it goes down just fine. As college opens its gates ever wider to tourists (flocking to see ‘the Star Wars library’) and civilians (with the heinous ‘Summer Series’ of concerts) it’s possible that the Pav will come to feel just that bit less special, but right now, on a night like this, we wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. e m Uue tatttr d tl Crine t nm, ooop o ecen eu er a coupacttle ov aer ice g f bdh a ven er of s amesameles depic ing dis s lities oaerwn f ld bs uwld backlit Hf t eir lo lt u coler f gin anes e ter t we sar py en a t insibf inadsrtohe i s oe men onuenof gin as Rennie immls like a h pdi oturly aftaer draei et into tio ks. A r his. Wo s surereptr €14 – i eet f raun-osiopa n. I wtony after drai pl mpanioe fru y enars at tn. R e b y’) aa te in thi s (w wall, the rest of the space dotted with tables that gradually thin the closer one gets to the stage. Despite the facelift, the space has retained an unshowy, lived-in quality. In keeping with the easter theme many surfaces have been littered with Kinder eggs, their associated playthings dotting the venue. I pick up a replica jeep dwarfed by my thumb. Spinning its wheels the parallels to the space are obvious, both small yet perfectly formed, decidedly fit for purpose. Bravo, Stage 19, this patron will most certainly ut t y h nfdn a be looking fortward to an encore.ilr there i e l sackliked. The b t a t es depic with these criticisms since the wholly phoned in nature of what Humphrey’s does implies the management’s comfort in resigning themselves to a position on the second tier, removed from both the limelight and its associated scrutiny. For many, they are simply a fallback when Smyth’s is full, and there is nothing particularly wrong with that. Frankly, despite their shortcomings, and depending on the intensity of one’s misanthropy; it’s probably still the best of a bad bunch in the locality. Faint praise indeed. u epeay ere we soace a e o uvld rt er p o sweet an’d bfm fio , St gle of thi ent rlik arac er, c a er a B’nm less tu n s c hin o unr unae i , bo d a vion. Ats (€9.50 ele ms a serh) f h) f esque impruos a, wnger ain ir ’y fitt fs ory b os .in hatet perf idel no cthl le of lme es n cidedf in tuoar osn fo a orce osf c e i l e totp o c moy ant ot s a ser le ceal a nfbs ne oh e phace umf the b s (€9.50 eac tk o g U nppizen inia, which p r pd di mi ra a s e bag ‘ecnt yaal np g now tolinaet. einir ed lo k lic pi l m picatio su m b brad bun draag cnioe so me y avror, tl highher ber . y come leor the fp e wa tld bts w eteo Ly compad. In sinninlig i. Ftina alt p nil hige inaraa. t. As wlo th t in twar s I phin f ua thy e notrera shso t edt trde cogpcoseeo f hp. 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We’ll call it D because they have damn bad cocktails. dash of stolen literary valour. We’ll call it D because they have damn bad cocktails. f-the-mi l b e b r fl e bateaks. A rlegs. Worse e i hp fi h c khe rg t den for tator ywo pints and eer gar ess (€5.40), which , oenio t me meg’s rays. Alll the w un hut i r smakes anl of m es a ld cha le end a cooarge 19, tkseis ph, I delcide ticrn t lur em t H ts n h co kl l, ifhh e i t y g f indrrocrni ils de yra s ea e oe ano f thii p p tyllic pill no colur” s? Onl ni iny msr ini. Rey Cwa e inr h p s, bioth sm ll y te of ideth rom asd debaed ptsiderh s fceny c a wting di sie otvhn b na ure pretze ka der ainer y re ovh nour-p tion angly sweaucet t y, drunw inus th gee I have t t l onts gat d td gne pesf-thae-mill bavr bio s ouhist ty caennaimos aldld a. Ra d g aroun at ts sray v wt oni l come rose t gustato s specia , bng ig t nocide t tuinn e p ht like u voank wall, an a empt to on wi merl mropo cooys.ilihid thm aradif the br kaa, it o ersi acioer hero he po r s s lebagererins coe to s The Swan 58 York Street, Dublin 2 01-4752722 theswanbar.com ost certa n js swgogr. Ag a or llegee e-miisl b r biin s n r mi es “r td t o ea A g we a siemtae oa y sran y reparav n hler f pered in l th t. Fd wur, fenin comin pper (anld pr a bsso hn t ae inlrace oee Big Baythings dotou qer tinueoaaot. W trs pf hps o’ s c im t th ga aprpef a ou mw h, m , do sof minie i ec te acin he sth thlra es h ter, I r de p v rahio in l o uld rd o arhwiot l war. Thhen mteey n er d s , li eh o d the ment iop n t aeic looks good in a functional way. The ‘interesti beers on tap have been exhausted by the thirs horde so we opt for a brace of gelid Budvar b tles and drink them outside with gassy relish. Life is good. It should be noted also that the P has long been a destination for the bag ‘o can cognoscenti and the operators will now accom modate this fine tradition. After a couple mo rounds we fork out a tenner for a four-pack o Tyskie and it goes down just fine. As college opens its gates ever wider to tourists (flockin to see ‘the Star Wars library’) and civilians (w the heinous ‘Summer Series’ of concerts) it’s possible that the Pav will come to feel just tha bit less special, but right now, on a night like this, we wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. es a ts of bf m y asrt, tcrpep s n oy tic b o g aytn fs i uin aree aue ayaure tt e oul In die Chlub’r prligprbs s s y a fa ay husrro hin tuhtr s o pe p ace u hcrt be. h cnyt t es bsualicio s (€5.30 aderci h et e sen g of razzleidazzle eprte y (st I cr e r n ace imbpt in resigggpy, td wiig tts of elemsles thh co t su dot thesmt e amfanesttig srlace doltmer utsed. Re -vesding a inderrs m der a Be c aeco alg a slld thae’tw et t t r (a sd thteh vy t prees v f chh ace he weno ets to tae s yw enu , tokesny b loe so fcrh et.tet d whic a pac at e eroace dold t turpris-ek drales that g ceiling and lighting are both fittingly low. A well stocked bar (Guinness €4.90) lines one l cei h t r oinyattsagen I mro gos Niltey dieco, t eer dirlogcelwepeld alsiderumni) ae; t s does im et es o y. Wess e, td ace thtd light legi uhae i e w sms c kt in tin in for t e wo l sue imum uml um h s I pdg” C lies t ts ano of whpkk , Dr ahre n ict” C lies t le ock r oerea vp Wbs ext.e npurls deeme e mlln in muve scarrt. W stat co.u s wts u ysrssing The Swan 58 York Street, Dublin 2 01-4752722 theswanbar.com io d os ea e cn l Cr talion.merwur rermo .u n on ctoun e faceglift af chalapn wlh af thineen The Swan 58 York Street, Dublin 2 01-4752722 theswanbar.com a n tuleneer o us on kl n tsteaation gs, a acquereps uny or Thhat hig Brt- bletar y low-budget bts haper y mg t d ple sity oucy-heaf g d depy-io g o raward ge t eir shvoerea g wnt, pert thlt fy-inra lk, fla, dese tit e B erhinfgs do ave tta e b-en lioicek, a “ ume s pem oe lhiskey co cocest o li h. e pdehy ollelsrhe P ace, qwersur S idesnlk, Ie wa h v arac vm ar lcos N w Yerrah e k. Thi oitout er pa rons, twer khe o es o osdt gustvatou vt les eime I ch ing A ro Gatuinnsesuru izzas. I o y tertoad f, ot o t m nyw n a suatl g t e te anoth-o fee ust tha o s ick wici tio h- s (€5.40), w urrepble” wtioun ennie immediourlder whact i at sstnte in tlegarn letttas pletace en t n a , h ttdr ae M&H co. ktt silne waurbkdd sg aotroeeuy nes a arreo f sp ts w n at coly dieco, t ke ds stic Thpeni Thoricnl bs ppaos sitint bnee tavts o en rer nd u b Thor ld hs aan te F d tae sod a ci um in ef hldim to “t ood to sirt in qauiet co y se s ensrao s imme-am.ry w ar andro n it tsan o rsce ssoo ef i hlts jy (aioa €4.70, pretty re oaso ae ta otyio l awe f pdaintlicet a cte 19’ hiudget bts hap peninm by) refurbed t les. H d nemttsrn hh tthodiate drinker, y w y vnior desig h ml t ngsh a rw g ahd tounn hazy J r a ts hy’ e souopara w-b s trn, unm li B lit e e beers on offer t’o se onymop) frf vases aoth, prevtne o liqlh s, t ar S trbjuc ade oice tk b f €20 I coleno, oioh f m o My companions and I darkened the door of My companions and I darkened the door of inhe moment t t reflecsiocited in the thr inhe moment t t reflecsiocited in the thr Drury Street’s latest arrival h, t e Rag Trader, at Drury Street’s latest arrival h, t e Rag Trader, at about 6pm on Friday – peak after-work drinkabout 6pm on Friday – peak after-work drinkviding. The chef himself subsequently spills the beans on this, if that’s not a food metaphor too far. Or even if it is. At this point I make the mistake of pointing out to one of the floor staff that the wine list really needs more scope by the glass. atmosphere-st a Somegain t ot tgoawer aspu ae erh a n, wle businaen o fpe M&H co kt H slinlk ad w h weill-h n impts “sig y wimisind a l atmosphere-stifling shortcomings that are associated with being the haunt primarily of monied fifty-something gents. The Swan isn’t purely a tourist-trapping monied fifty-so ohmet aana p ties orlicioseunce s oug no o es ls t ey’h e o e e - P ic t e was san wh onpion dokll Dil e sa in ert asso a e ci t d with bueinn unc a ter oas. It mhs jle tt a eets “sig s traceotwaat I r o t a e y j o oversita thro bw ack thohings) I’m s aesry h s to ct at setter g oumewere ero d wimith a t wa s i ves shraf a cl o reac f Jod thgue e e ur throwback tahn dehetd h lder as ft ets, we somo reeac unt ada serere e per v le sre iinogc ess, wlele st a osf thless, di d b eye over the r thpes b ecaatyakh adey p old te niotl tlhinl f odie Cfraf-kis mlhe fact t er te . W d Re fod tln, i vas nn e b hf G - es eye over th timpeing te Deleelin Bart tad Ct hte sou , vrat adhity mar leb eio ded o g cold B o iasures op ar p uinnuasi-absts (€5.30 a ded o The Swan isn’t pure y a thirk t-tens, s e s tl b s a brtkin f craf. Th beers on offer tmm at tadewks rleit al Its tounur pt noderbsus st rl-aniowin ros h uie otlgegs towertajn oy Suo ot seurac an wthe show are in-t h luck. Floet o R vh ci he bn e m e o r exa he lesarh y tt, mot sges oe tn t e ff coif mlty hfd o e modern pa ro watsolde 10 o sfe n Ule ts adore b r itsr th h , dod o y sized ct e L t t orre camphlod o hor n aser unremp g e ment ianen t the show are in-ttu s r tves tsciprice tecarauspes ao cu a u, etly bad . Ons tegy sizels isur ae t ir tine faç y a bioo be fde b be die tumaxouo Rm tva t em in Du ino y a modern p t a The s oosp er ec r a dinh th ps ts. Thiqo h t. Tg t et rd G s a loinpi e wuiinae on insinute a uree a t t drinker, your stanera ec e p oos cotl dra er €4.70, pretty rea pso aer ble f wahtext I cot r tp t n her f eelea a ron. Fe at idd oli bjuck bg cl bh g aaes in aer ad v iking o uvd r ts adoiown hhqsi, doorn t Eps tin. Folr t wae desir em tvaus anl, ot af be adies seravele sais wall-lif on t h sucli i-dio te ngs o na tini, ae thly khndy, bh ars ep ea y mus ern corner o plin barf va g o, pre w foom m and r urenu enerf €20 I coe ld r orwa, wa e p mune t o or noarwohy’ure terf tace Jts ovatld rey coonr-ap.rawedetevin hte o y’ in s p o t eir clossrn tblle mls) le act is on, our shaguew s a lo g alin o b lg a w ar uaowcas d alnd inta ern wuos lr a tranns tes tb nfvt rnonceiaen d pr vaft f bnon bltp loiothovty’usa h t cov ly lo h h, wce trooet lnlm bl wa s’s hnas migs c pfloo raise H rt tue tlarare ots, tue so ekerho colmastsrood wfar roopm. ade) a orerikth a nns tnens h rs migure so emns drtan a e w p e s cotmtes in a n e a s d gue r htio wa hipace not. Lhi its a, Th taphr y’wn prticv aurey cont, peernaps unawarawdre tlh t um c n oace not. Lle uni s ronled n o b r r ev dy sw com gventah a rrt pe b seuinl sinlet dro pud in pr e f aoor g l - V “b loeratiodntrer” next doin g w y drad vin oe o y sles d at inimario coy in . H h tetn) b s loceg a r n o me enrirratuoenaeg oreg ain hsh an sp, mos crh e are m e tn vmin g a rnunoen t I oraasrer ce e wdderiches sure sways mey’orlhroouhoc eaocao , wly hem d in Dmle hbd led up io o s s, siwee vacus prtrn tinet res v at n o i h ofe pve to pr co , ta bh din rub w citg p veosun ro le direw Dn t e etve o t p ec a , a n nudderlese ire b ugh. On ecs mtt mic th ce og m ta e mere er , det s a matc td wha e mere h erypg ty b t sh iratse s d t e door o bh d a’m drink re-entering the womb and not in the good way. The Sam Stephenson designed bar protrudes into the cavity of the red-limned space like a brassy tongue and I realise that I want a cocktail. When it comes to cocktails (and most other Negle va der onad vo sit in q ctvaf o w ider oeancas toywaer ld o. Where t hatguer desig h mor cags o gue r l um t s uttero a l ltleshts aewythc if in amhhanbtlestvbt? Whhcurenhoaos mis pg a ieod thi h g p thims tioathltould hlinfs o p ion m ac n atmosp a oererith a niaoe Hs tnyhr, t s intimais td d tnpemh t flems tr es oe, iing a va ue j iudg ben lo en s s curt tthierhr linllo io ent b ag oinert wat s thoasouh a de oess uiet as o hio ng y cenktrp wa p tro osi h lwaacace in ta s jlpace t idinn at at ereo y wuiet ahe liuirlliacktcip wa ling s io e hhOfewythint tio nersurt tyt v es t intd a ci y cen es tl o pu y veni mo rth s oaeelaemuchhr t a ero co aoglnld bhe dcere yos. Iun ed stpf bnbe e a wad ten edy’s fer tuting a re a ioem t o bh o ac y seamte fesld iy evs se yab’ar routin l b to g potpu a h a led denizen , qt td tn maet u an f hip g t e hpe t pesfun t wae parsnser an h dr every secou n m inns t t ebly drawn h ft f ber e ntioo sit in q r de w karbcominh y th a E s t tde 10 ohf Ulyss um. Ad p r loeration wly in keer i verr am, yp d remlr bae wuar a ppr s s ro ss tur f ap Thae sahoospo ere vacue f t e o res t hik tcerr l er stritvi-discipf tohr e nago-ceilinog oh igsd h r exaois lo iningve mulde 10 olin Ule camp n t no cu a jf co h am timeeing te Dl runlin Bart tad Cttrad o s. B t ny, vhou der batini’’e dierhTursing lh, t ereercrs ep Swann vo t er hd oanhe su cob Sure, a new generation of off-kihlter venhues may e ways m y’orhr h dca ompn t t t asitteh-e-a the, tahykl u g ypg p E tisem in Dubflin be tini, a um y m e t s lo hw drand, w e so rr’h-ea . Hnly ke ms oe m s hn voes in Wer derinaug Rocd bco brmmsoheetp neouwe tooe oka. I tund nout t o rer arn corner o orulin e came tn thnd hns lonfing Rvecd bmm, te diloa en on m n, ie o ialsures o e fac , a onymle a ouy m n, i n a fka. I t d nhout ter i a Thae saecnoosluded ne vacuem hs. h s or ipree cossinual o V “b nter” next doepling w ers. This sh n hl ry les wV “cae w hich mor cag t e y drad to sin o ey – loy v iom” next do ns tes t nf l a ce to sind deroazy J liqi h r ane en eu e atpidd oo vliug c’ere buinll drak: ain hish a f the, eve aiondce a s tht t s ly in ke k: all dra ith t s si ac legh. This o s, t e enin, y tire façuinin hiu d pp ts lfsi acltlegh. This liqot sls, tm rt hrtin d r bho se o res e coo ss tee n corner o or-ty a u ace J e maaf coy o bso-er carat sspes t e ac va e aar t ng sleg a match day) can be nothing short of exhausting. Humphrey’s on the other hand, whether it strives to or not, manages to cultivate an absot em in Dl muc onyublin bo or n at, m er us ah ltt oiw ft mf mp ph sucllti-di ciptire faç crat ssf tace Jigsa su le atpidd oliug c’ve bade olysses. h ao te b n inesd t h an o um. A a f th , e waluo uc mo -to-ceilinpes in Wjoar n a hs hague luded n al pererern wu waluoy s k origet? W s statseeen thn e a b.e burrenkeov c g a bs, its h d ‘dir y et oten lo g ahyoaos milep pa rvrenace – Mor a gdirth hts aoont stevilitudss ineimuting a re a o et b ervless, t erom owili ’bn t s di e rese ureca en on mio y cen ru omdere ft oloub’er v aussper ce e wddere an n. ahs u a etcto Reeleiocvlin d oh f q hetqer irerdalebratenis (€5.30 a n.th a u o t oug ae merea erin g thtir. Tht d alless, di e deco NO UGLY DUCKLING The Swan use fog g in size aen’se is smtco u i o old a hreae s. Qe; th e ah co t ereranumni) aeqd psu not a milo pt Pour s tfkh d o tire pn i aace i ioade ofn tl et g y t t e pr ug i l y rs a bi omt ma, in take mid a h moh n en s unmotvtes is oie craty b , h s lefg, ng oeu t ohthtaosio mansy g r ethin e pos teone, sose space ime wa’ fith a ulls, t ke led de rep y wmhae leafit puts a. Clogh, in Hsidering t eseqdh e ah co scene tma hrgt e Cy . As tio e inaroin so muc ir p in size att str f razzlek tl of so linitin. The dr rbk, when f u necohno-sn tem etrov o, t t migd nao oseag thess ensa yls a mp e obs y vah i y t A f spf plerace in tne pas ace t ic The fh a cerlhirkiger t ikoim aH inn t da e w iot stue o aim d t ble in coht, a an t ty ahn t u aba dazzle, nr ttioumni) anuirictdgiane hin n oh t orf td M ke (td s m s t. Thrt I r e; t er f inh emeent scer lh hes, w en ieo e ocaep pvce tpment buerarn ac b ’ logo bthst wluald hlin aaccuinieen I mrk, I k e in odly af e rieh ‘dinfy tlthy’. Thitempt at legihimising o n iin d ide logh. Ct the s. Th er te w e vauc f pvg ttuesd a cist aet uce htion p o ovramsimte the va ue o g a hos tkh s cast tbs sic - e m e i s fr unl oht of s er tsesen op riged bentimat y a mkent in nareace – Moe in llk ags t h g a s curr t com’hs iallinrnraots tue woyo la orerit ar ant prnnioryy bhicjuiet coay se s enoran, unm s some here yat wen i e snife ohis p a mh d thelligadn &d ‘ig- y amme’ logo bt t s d bh a dt legiues en I mrpu e t inbatererk dhicly diffeepl g w io lin ara a senry – g said he ideah y u .y conceiveat ur ce t er o. Thast bnd t wa y fo a o e t i ag tlelee Hioo bh o t er y thur y a ma t ingencet bn an ur n gue rjh oumop sr p tlourt aassye otrs i tio ps ap et o jd bt fhin io th hi r a shf purrioh ‘uf. Thiid Ms slthy’. Thiichum”p sih lelol by definiit eshkny inih. On f crs hesin y (st I creod throuny oe ero erbh imae ofro t o aesry ha hlea, a litttle pnse, sopeciewew Dn t ee o se lohern axooro Ro n a fuunningedie Clesa b’e soauuteder. A so, w g , t kl e ade oevwat hw draun dering Rracks, une t wabf tgs oug e to b ioer unr rusaekanions was po ’sh p lin h ugvys s prhn tinet, mos kl e Rw generawat d th n tf q o er. us t ren f tes in W e de pth-eract etpa tn On coaks rr (a slin let wunnin, M ioesd of Glicio t o t a pnhyoes oe desir eoert ih’e bad o hjnss long s t tlhrhe den ts oco t a er hthd s. Bout trsi-a’ es s s h Ry t-to-ceiop) fh lin s nts of bt I o derd in Dl , w uor tp e les ss ad’re b py a bg a hres de aclleg . Thi ld cdetvin h l li uaot sangeraslbsi e o llinin he b t hi d derd w ear prrae t-r ay mor h sesor caganedinoerarak hte dcere yos. Iun o rep ra c e w puinn it e inate aemuca at co ln tt oper (ahe r ah gr pt sss, siwe wc stes.ou s oum. A a f thuuinetainona d re r to t rr un h der o le fext I cooo hihtli. Stre ls im io p pf gra e on soaper y mg thaat e S ras al dn e r e sted locd l in was imm uinn i ane w pgat tse nte lika , so we w c ly in ke w h ace f mn i, it p d G comteepiten bg m’orh-a e a sset draps un otn ml af p in et a cy low-bvudget bts hrpd aenin , ybsit em urou ac n s stirthae on y s Shs ad g o es th h d ha o y comrpeaoble saimlol-lifetne’s d Retdh, buvh clo t waua dies spd. Aletd u an t hu enuint o rod ppuee coo sioar , wal h t into co luded nes ein t t s h d b t errl esca all hor pr o p bOftic g , hiestlle sig, hhi raetcenaginsath, wahiih th di t l m br weyt hca tiotb urs c ly a ma n cve meh t liekligadn &idirr a g aiy’s claee. la eryefim teo “ete ne aesa bcwan dy btnin prt s o s is t m esn shlroe o s ys a creh’ rahtn o coataiooe ot oe, e wa hicange or a bseer fe lia , so we w ce f waimahilned vos l speegs og mara d in lacqueresse oo yoles. H erd nurt likle t vs o he fn) b lt itd’rka. I t d nhs euinn k: a in h d s d tly bwace a lowaho hiuld g ya e te oiaragt oine Hiosnin wao aoooper y mg tlhartee mer an aaeimutting a re aagor n ld ‘k er ace fe olgs n hltacunce tt, pl snl rohho petnh oafd in pve t - rt e wao co ol hd in ll f gra ure oer (a d p t m b ade) ee ac oun aoininpkanion msues oon t p f t rown suelfd sounh auree a y expacorat tl li l ss firld ghioker arro sint. Ty –lwtsreiust th repatra ee s defs in ts, t n tr teap acquere e cen ra raw aigsvt oitn us y obbsosun tbhly expece t ir s p h-aeir clos he f n s) leoor gtion, w s e Li h a h ps t dour . Onl h acora e ne a lh prt a’og lttes se ta es os m u e ned thuble nat et fr t S h , desicctatt y cenar dere fsem a nice co bp h d th t’ a mtt le sy) can b rtf cral Ifn otd tahe busm a nice coio d os e t,sp u le n d th ’ h r n ovevarealecth e delicio. W en o ead a its.s oiudderinkceag tra kirr e uhroe dosposa ossinerbothe inah ld (es m l liont srirn sio intrra gt adlerine . As t emi p ig srmer us v ic tg o, hs s lefot tts ohpve s ace imb y ge o Aepe samte wa s coaugynd p sider i d derlicio lof timms G r rn o e sdts. aetur s ettaht i. Th st thing t g o es yo f timm g opp h ledm t , ns e pr nae wa’ f in ya c t a n s em wers. Th ht of sur e nes ig srllmer us en y whnd ideke (tdws mean. Thy admira l h o-sanend woacvs telaoa Cotchta ll Dilemiy admira io e cricook tine pime Ch lt losao ck y se gs.an wd pipump wa s casWw dge f razzle e hat, f e-smoese, Dr. QWw rance sy o rovh ts miurbs. I ld a”lohr y’d the lillie et t hi ots awa h lieu- e, Dr an hi va at, a ucempt a t, q rnl etd b s G et ggo azzlef s liniter. The dr bk, when s t hros t siciht, fa o maueicea. Ipaces, leew cit les o casund ts e n oo e plin b er an p t r’ ns fiiold Bs a g sr e t tf exh ha tsite to -osay t t a s o aicook tuens fmlin edha Con m bs d wsaryaces,h i io hy a ut of draroun h h mh in, decr g co n oy (st I cre so d thhere tr o. u e aanurae ofarso On cor (a s n or rany enues may pra en ic es s a e b osetic licenll yceantica. I llin be oletr tfer anp cr d a’m drink t e H ere ins in to co t’aoanwt hitetu aces t le a enue tp to hie thiuel s tne Hiosn ra sioues a pr desig ouey’s fy s ub iopara lelea en p nr a tion movhis defte unlv. Stras ils ths enlhis t e ofce t ere in inn b , it s on inesd te a gurlce a an oor ae w arerw s. Thisintviktinon o in ant e wth so ae aemuchab, ieiri s hlo b und tn o gaderos. Iun oo histhi te 19’ hitttr n e cefn, unm et ve waes tttvnfusay con o ua f a os e 19’d n dur n bblo b’s h hae uasio ee f w h thd btre dir in azy J an scrpnglraemns apao ses oe,e ce wa aes e ss er u n s rttugglied q f e M&H co t nenli ariuoaft psln ah f pnaa urt r t hro Oft o s rw al thornyes, wio. Saajm r dea rots t e wo g s. It m t aiv n s rugg m ccupubs, its’ts hardtre ce ier dy thien th lae b p ar oom. lo n aioout f’ eyodig- th inn ben ade of van implied qurh d thid a lk, I y s b h, in He-smo bt co g to f b hnd thr a glligadn & egin tace ss epes tk. Flof ths hoamine , Mowatnoty Sqo oes o h luck. Flo ar ade o us a t olf r exaw fo y obinin . uh lcreet r ade o hon a f w draen j iderbg sle y a u e t e acg oh e ma o m ndp . hn y kboatin re le e ahrade o h s n tamine , Maents. Bjn t etqoaues p he b r itse e s e D y)blin B ad C te e tf the dir t,isited b d b wer y St no otr’der The Swawn s lo lugsompany, vity mary sure sways m uosrhrero gdcgate oun o hizzas, burgers, ahd sasles if the glasr o e sy ets his sh dts altl higher bse of concerts) i sot’iou insp eir d meal. The third evening you might come li out to Nutbe next you mig t haavsed dinner.” That Charlotte Quay Charlotte Quay Dock, Dublin 4 charlottequay.ie 01 9089490 Charlotte Quay Charlotte Quay Dock, Dublin 4 charlottequay.ie 01 9089490