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. Bear Lemon Eatyard regulars will be familiar with the wholesome gluten free, dairy free, raw vegan treats on offer from popular market vendor Bear Lemon. Established three years ago by Ciara Lennon, the natural treat company is all about great quality ingredients, and word is that the launch of a much anticipated oat-based ice cream is finally imminent. Made from wholegrain Irish oats, the delicious looking iced treat comes with a variety of toppings including a gorgeous peanut-butter and jelly with cookie crumble. With plans for a gluten-free alternative already at an advanced stage, summer can’t come quick enough... Bearlemon.ie New Menu Launch at Prado We were treated to some decidedly tasty vittles at Prado when the Clontarf-based newcomer unveiled a delicious new menu last month. Highlights include Flamed Flaggy Shore Oysters with Irish Bluefin Tuna Otoro, succulent grilled octopus with patatas bravas and Pat McLoughlin’s outstanding Tomahawk aged for 80 days in Teeling Small Batch Whiskey. The restaurant hosts a special Sunday opening for Mother’s Day on March 22nd with a three-course set menu for €30 and half priced cava for the Mamas. As an added bonus, children eat free throughout the month of March, Wed to Fri 12-3pm. prado.ie 3. Bobby’s Chef Holly Dalton is at the helm of a new kitchen serving some great Irish produce at recently opened Bobby’s on Upper Baggot Street. Plating up a selection of deceptively simple fare, lunchtime offerings include seasonal soups and salads, alongside a selection of sourdough toasties such as Coolatin Cheddar, Toonsbridge Mozzarella and truffle miso mustard. The evening menu features a nice choice of Irish cheeses, charcuterie and bar snacks such as pickled mussels and roasted corn and chickpea hummus accompanied by cruditees, fermented hot sauce and chive oil. Delicious with sommelier Scott White’s classic and maverick wine choices. Lunch Mon-Fri 12pm-2.30pm, Evening Service Tues-Sat 5pm ‘til late. bobbys.ie 4. Women and Whiskey With new life being breathed into the Irish whiskey scene, this month sees a special evening showcasing distilleries where the work of women is very much to the fore. On Wednesday March 11th, Seáneen Sullivan, distinguished Mistress of Malt at L Mulligans Grocer, moderates a spirited panel discussion featuring whiskey luminaries Caroline Martin, Master Distiller at Roe & Co.; Vathouse Technician Bronagh Kelly of Midleton Distillery and Tracey Flinter, pictured, General Manager at Pearse Lyons Distillery. Imbibe a whiskey cocktail and savour a selection of their favourites, as they discuss marrying a love of whiskey with navigating a career in the industry. Tickets €25. Cafeenseine.ie 5. Port House Cava The transformation of Camden Street into a foodie mecca continues apace with the arrival of Port House Cava, the fifth outpost for this culinary family run by the Porterhouse Group. Taking over the space formerly occupied by the short-lived Del-Fino, this 100-seater stretches across three floors and brings its customary tapas selection inspired by the pinto bars of San Sebastian. May we suggest the Canelón Catalan de pato which translates as cannelloni with slow cooked duck in a red wine cheese topped with Manchego cheese. This is a port we’ll happily dock in. 21 Lower Camden Street porthouse.ie/cava Pssst – Got some food ’n’ drink nuggets you’d like to share with Totally Dublin readers? Feed them to us for consideration… Email: MM@hkm.ie 62