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y THE BROOKLYN OPENS IN NORTH COUNTY DUBLIN Indulgent brunches, all-day dining, handcrafted cocktails, and vinyl vibes… That’s the crowd-pleasing fare on offer at the Brooklyn Gastro Bar which opened its doors in Swords last month. The all-day menu, designed by the Wright Group’s Head Chef Oliver Byrne, features options such as Brisket Melt Sandwiches with Beer Onions and Smoked Applewood Cheese, a nice selection of pasta dishes, and a particularly tasty Korean Chicken Burger with Free-Range Chicken and Kimchi Slaw. Dinner includes a show-stopping Lamb Osso Bucco and succulent Grilled Steaks from John Stone, accompanied by a rich pepper sauce and hand-cut fries. Enjoy it all with a choice of old fashioned classics or a seasonal Raspberry Collins made with gin, lemon, and raspberry. Lovely! @thebrooklyndublin MADELEINE EST ARIVÉE TIME TO TANGO CHILDLINE BREAKFAST 2025 This month sees Childline calling on families, schools, clubs, and workplaces across the city to come on board and host a breakfast event to help raise much needed funds to support the work of the organisation. In recent times the country’s only 24/7 listening service for children and teenagers has seen a dramatic rise in demand, as children reach out to talk to staff and volunteers about issues ranging from family relationships, to mental and emotional health, and sexual abuse. As part of the fundraising initiative, those who sign up to host a breakfast will receive an ISPCC Breakfast Pack, including a fresh delivery of McCambridge Bread, and a digital pack with conversation starter cards designed by therapeutic experts at Childline to encourage adults to check-in with the children and young people in their lives. As Deirdre McNamara, of the ISPCC, says, “Even a small donation can make a big difference for children who need someone to listen.” Please support if you can. ispcc.ie Alliance Française, aka Dublin’s French Language and Culture Centre, recently launched a convivial new café in their iconic Kildare Street location. Given the name, it is clear that the petit French sponge cake beloved by French author Marcel Proust is likely to be a menu staple. It comes specially sourced from Arty Baker, the French bakery owned by Romaine Tessier and Suzanne Hodgkinson, while also in the mix is a lovely selection of gorgeous Chouquettes and Cookies by Claudine Bakery. While it’s still early days, the innovators behind the new café tell us that Madeleine is very much an evolving project, with plans to grow its offerings based on customer feedback in the months ahead. Bon Chance to all involved! alliance.francaise.dublin A year on from its inaugural event, seasoned members of The Cookbook Club know the drill… Take the creative acumen of Mary Kilduff, mix with the bookish legends at Blasta Books and Nine Bean Rows, then prepare to savour some tasty food prepared by the culinary wizards at Camerino, featuring recipes from a pre-selected cook book. The latest chapter in the series is all about the bold Argentine flavours and vibrant recipes to be found in TANGO, the tasty tome in which Facundo Rodulfo and Pamela Neumann showcase a fusion of Argentine and Italian street food-style recipes. Over the course of the evening diners will get to enjoy a familystyle supper and a lively Q&A session with the authors, in addition to taking a signed copy of the book home with them afterwards. Sunday May 25th, Camerino Bakery, Blackrock. Vamos! @thebookbookclubevents 30