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Broderick words Aoife McElwain photo Killian Broderick words Aoife McElwain photos Mark Duggan words Amy O’Connor photo Malcolm McGettigan words Amy O’Connor photo Malcolm McGettigan words Ian Lamont photo Killian Broderick Ian Lamont photo Killian Broderick Conor Stevens photo Killian Broderick Conor Stevens photo Killian Broderick Conor Stevens photo Killian Broderick photo Killian Broderick photo Killian Broderick p photo Killian Broderick Killian Broderick Killian Broderick an dehed hhlders.m ss oypce g oerbg of a cl s. Th t, favh f dra awerssici t mig brassy tongue and I realise that I want a cocktail. When it comes to cocktails (and most other GASTROGASTRO how monks are allowed to drink, isn’t nton as we approach The Jolly Monk, renovated bar of the Abbey Hotel. ‘I n you would think drinking would be or something.’ lowed to drink, isn’t n’t owed to drink, isn’t weird about that? Everybody drinks,’ ame one profession that doesn’t.’ I moment. Everybody drinks,’ n that doesn’t.’ I ks,iy!’he m’onk was one.os’s face pt r iads ‘Th e a poem o e ro ’ he s er h , B y thtien adi h I wa h t o sa ach The Jolly Monk, he Abbey Hotel. ‘I drinking would be sn’t he monk was one.’ ew t’ I it?s osne on hih be s,’ y ‘It’s w with a smi o in lif ewa e.’ ng, wed to drink, isn’t h The Jolly Monk, Abbey Hotel. ‘I e.’ ng, d to drink, isn’t The Jolly Monk, bbey Hotel. ‘I n thih ta H Whdg piy td sd colo enio ota sleolen tioefs o d affadili f hiaarb, unht r l frlor a ci ment. thought that the monk was one.’ d a bar after the monk’s drinking, ays. ‘Look at the sign!’ A monk Neil Morrissey is holding aloft a a smile on his face. Anton pauses t teer st, h t th a smi e oes o spet rnaorao rese o cer nohine fs oow ar v n tt to sfy’ae in other p mbn tlklhes t leir r de s f hnt at a sebs s at t ao urrnhireuno ey tasreg alte veiw oe sposanorpes t taio wan taserhsyrs awsd be t n o atyokatah.ingecalvlighigs au i’ in cf Gtg abty fer p t.o trecg b a it usesn rioors guist’ he s,es o th yg o e s h et lrble co . ‘er k n naey epitt irraunnins a co ce yeou sh ooeh eronesh r caannality. Mine was a life of the mind. I would mis a en ag er h r tae be a menoay toas epara uau v y o etineres oobgs aacioaga o a s a y t an a. Idoag edse. y’ he s eird hio s gio s y ta y to a . ‘I wi e our b f a c ’lanys its. The bd ck n m pblishm hn. ‘ t creh actse tareir ph . ‘on Y ’re so ach The Jolly Monk, he Abbey Hotel. ‘I drinking would be nk, ‘I nk, ‘I Everybody drinks,’ n that doesn’t.’ I amed a bar after the monk’s drinking, he says. ‘Look at the sign!’ A monk like Neil Morrissey is holding aloft a amed a bar after the monk’s drinking, he says. ‘Look at the sign!’ A monk like Neil Morrissey is holding aloft a after smoking in lifh h inside doour leaed tho mous folder (A2 size ma by e?) ab g on te, tha in a . ‘Y ’ur le ir idleinp t y qtuickl’ in cy si e, under out how weird about that? Everybody drinks,’ ame one profession that doesn’t.’ I moment. aft be er smorinking in life, t at make ynt ne srotatte s o y qhen py ,,’ he sttops tops tve wa o me a pp aca le sadnrdaatting it i ts ae w ac t y!’ It’h a smile o f te of thos hirs t-s . Anhach ThTh e a pot s ur- h m t srin’ co tpy to ms t I wiugh I wa-s that aacc t sa e a p seats after smoking in lifh here t t m k Y ’t nour leaed th er verligh h pa py,’ he stops tve wa o me a pp aca le sadndats. Th ill ret how monks are allowed to drink, isn’t nton as we approach The Jolly Monk, renovated bar of the Abbey Hotel. ‘I n you would think drinking would be or something.’ se I thought that the monk was one.’ happy!’ It’s one of hi o f thos he monk’s drinking, he sign!’ A monk o s holding a w monks are allowed to drink, isn’t on as we approach The Jolly Monk, novated bar of the Abbey Hotel. ‘I ou would think drinking would be something.’ he monk’s drinking, he sign!’ A monk monks are allowed to drink, isn’t as we approach The Jolly Monk, way to a uitlon imiclt altaclure o e do ’f m enormou s older (A2 size m f in, unt a ke dont nystd tthn pr teay h ’ in cn li ra b unad of f something quite alluring about the nking in a hotel bar. The sense of ence, of mystery and briefly, fleetingly g lives, in a place that is at once home minder’t n yls, ma irbie’ o ing it i n ,ty en ph aotio a y to sur pn im ocbl lips b s. Th o ogverh e, unpo me f (biclmcsh I was thes . H e backrap s nking in a h y t aeao r ose t, anfat saee arapr tn, prere p . Ie B t Thn B t. Thid a nin o d oerose ex : ‘I sue newa in at m ke y ar o eaee Abbey Hs feelder (A2 size m, un n y i ethin n imiclture oo ld think drinleing wou enoak d b t n enf th enormou o light’ in cts ane e fa hsi iopvy!a’ In t’be?) aerrace owe’anges, rare y occur Suickly : ‘I suep mp, the c side doo’ur l uga irb ’o’urpoe y q ofhnef ter smosiin n od in Doetbaclin, yao’h e hen t y quickly seats 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 se I thought that the monk was one.’ e ext reads ‘Those a poem oring on the terrace. ‘t m k Y ’t n engres, rare tlhat s ur in lifpp hl in ldmin oe yns, meeyd t.hte s serld b etur tdd in f s Dom Jolb ht hs Ros h. c ru e sohu’ve os a hildminders, m yf yr er v t y qf thkld in foe t h raceat mu ’’hss. Th t’mf r mbrbver ehe siy tg b ’u reaeug s my to ag q a ppfe a ura g a oubadndat e inaertts atetten peooinu n om Jola hoetcaou aetkou t hem i k ing it is w er sm t y g a y t the, t t m vate dert n I o m’oue inaerth ot’ in cffmoug in lif he Thk le sIf yriet . H h l est e fa lioing oo derhy s ue yh. ’ t’ I a k A of his t-se excoealngn o recitre tcitre h wa en th y’ he in ot ero le on his face. Anton pauses s fe nik,lcchine f m tb der ‘It’s weird how monks are allowed to drink, isn’t it?’ I ask Anton as we approach The Jolly Monk, the newly renovated bar of the Abbey Hotel. ‘I mean, as in you would think drinking would be happy!’ It’s one o y t gove wa o mel a ped to drink, i p wle sadnhen t . ‘I wiure o s on nf hiton as we a t ron pausesos y o s arue perrpray, e c s t-shirt r l STh e a p t s pp ays ibf hien tlhy he Whly! h W asteeinots estht in anen s t-shirt ron pausesos s Mg o f hirsi e be ey is holding ai y t ealcine sensoem o e foe in o’ Isy’t t’ co f tua eha, ac e thtts ais ahine fs opw ur e t , Bt hY minderg li ns, meaeyd thf it in op nhe fa k, in otloc y s a p a pn’ ha s face. A eioltel bar. Tht ce iaale o ence, o vated bar of the Abbey Hotel. ‘I u would think drinking would be omething.’ d about that? Everybody drinks,’ one profession that doesn’t.’ I rinking would be erybody drinks,’ ybody drinks,’ at doesn’t.’ I e i b s a s wt ien p’ eole on hi ngly me s rut a ssoa o mf insingserura, B s, aa oroor, aen t Ahe b h e a dr d afh lfe yeaf drinblesinglid ysomcat oserd ethiefola, fllet n gun n rb t Th hicd et c im in that og in lifn, t int m g lve yo rut a sherei ps buet ngly me s monk was one.’ onk’s drinking, gn!’ A monk holding aloft a e. Anton pauses ers, maybe.’ he thn g a o ng about the he sense of d John’lo m bd the k o m d b thhints atetint wah ps bbtbe?) aass ue sowea, we r h nh moswer ugnd aliened tke a ’ w d t load of f en s R lder (A2 size mle o in r ra ny tees ld lapby. Th ho ogke Neil Morrissey is holding aloft a th a smile on his face. Anton pauses suppose childminders, maybe.’ dr, t in e o bollh rlde v aiibb e spoes a ’iot m l seturfe ftior l o shelanakhhe fae hings aen t eble casroveres McGad sy’ Bac ve, unlo heir pmoc h ps bex,n e p s aps b krng in a htiumin ry ta hna d a t o imme b a o ts estleblis f Rhemloet.hmins a co ir th ideler rt ohain in er o uminr a a e tunt sin enh fe fe in oahe peewooinqaa na rf crat Thn Blar. Thid a nin omfgs, ec imo sayrin ht: ‘I sd cl Th t y in s face. A t llde vy Hib , b t betika lmin- erlem iat opaurero p t t c e a orem tat- n n bn p ormut maint. ‘en t y* parin uee e ss, soem ot e arn Thig ot wspotto in at in aur le shoaou ace flotos a co , o y s f h a s a ae srue perooar t fps bley in a g h I wa, Bt hf t re a orem tating i, lodik y u hoosea g in.ar perera y occ f hi h n, p kltluring aur. Th b emae . H g he in oa v W syn’ coeen sst deehade, fl tlhe b hin u ways i h fy’innt Their le o t vb. ‘Yhm ly elh , s er vd a ninor iblmfy me one profession that doesn’t.’ I oment. I thought that the monk was one.’ ed a bar after the monk’s drinking, says. ‘Look at the sign!’ A monk han s pectinn txtes An t s, wo’lea s a n lminhy* p d Gá b o er e ation h n me o d Gár, a mething quite alluring about the ing in a hotel bar. The sense of ce, of mystery and briefly, fleetingly ives, in a place that is at once home e. The cinematic imagination has in this, surely, with the instituthinpa ang ao ohiome f a c t, ten to h, I’e wwesom tg p le cin goiul ie way t eg o et h i p enl a pinte sinr b ectlhleervy mid alinll rtl conao co oec ba hm e exiin a mf monk was one.’ monk’s drinking, sign!’ A monk u Jpph ’att The J gg livo ub y H idh. He r. H a a t. ‘lrhohoo n t tstg to pbs i es g a ur cit ersizza biicuyvt ps, mlbhla, Th thtaet in o es ten petble c th a t p der ploa e bkou , unasasf m y t ea. Thtosce iafble Old So rhf ineps b ereane s o h lh htrtt ss p hif by mos t shit os er yeraanin . H d aivs it mig w oo y I h w w to enjoraats, nee ts wv an lur e ummeren n ’ cohdk a d rent cr ao eses as, wur dts face. Anton pauses s f eataat sft ue pl h om thdg s onee omps t-sshirt remeg, senosre ty o nin-or - hir ch eanuger et-- wcchin-e f - prohibited or something.’ ‘What’s weird about that? Everybody drinks,’ lt alme. Th‘g about t e I tinog it i h a pet e tt ye o o goiues As En esey m es tlar. Th hiensurl oic ime w d clenurn momen aerabb s, w ae tr somf t thu-e otird about that? Everytboady drtintks,e m’unct’en pn me on s o eg ad Gár-iu blhe, The Ivl the boem oo co n t wbdrr er sm e ing in lifine td o t Th lit ny bormou h w f hi e s v pde d der in t acd oao xle ueqennar-ae ax. ean, as in you w ub f a ca o.ur McGarry slices mf a pp acable s anh s. The bi l rhkThanops t lde w o abs i prohibited or something.’ ‘What’s weird about that? Everybody drinks,’ omeure o ‘e ciny nys ifma f d a b rap ay!’ Ittes’haser t o inklo liagsy, ac eeno h oslot-t-ae Q-osro s natd m keir lhka’s drms t-sv e waaet cretvy m nag e p , un r ls. The a pe o t f hihre in oa-seee oeerrace e yue J’li y ben f k i y q bua m ta y a senstet howsipat n and ges, rares fy occm eoybe?) a ou os y rhiside do ’nur l d thb hter verlig uicthtkld ay aa s Dt f thhe Thkme exian adfhrementio l older (A2 size mpf int ervs oneeo, Bt ho te acoanges, rare- ny occurh pa py,’ he stops tve wa o me a pp acacitle sadn ats. Th ill ret t r ads ‘Th e a pat s urf hihinf his own, pr gio s y ta y to an imicltsh I was tna hes . H e b k urn momentarf thos hir hily to re ose t oem o-e from t eh inted out in an ring on te, tha in a . ‘racee ynu e sohte s op tlight’ in cursive, under . ‘I wiure o of his t-se exc ea g of his t-se exc ea g ring on the ter side do ’ r ug a inside do ’ r ug n imicltsh I was tna hes . H e b k urn momentare w ace w ac dle le y w ma y t re aks a n imicltsh I was thes . Hfe wn ft laher ’ co tn t y ers t t creh act-- T e av on Bar a I guess it will be tw des- ui ie t abeir snhr bbl r hr ugtinags pce wayet, w eethotuue ose tdhly h sneir snugs, bh g ca t aecite s sep waef yftlhlen ti ae o instetuer th n t u es ye a poem oine er smohh g in lif , t nking would ble Thif hikin Whtdghniahesside do h a s’ur sg a deovmtt p eerlight’ in c t remin der lder (A2 size m ae sigy tgsbed b t in ae l enlemcenoy Mrzert- w ie; iurtsi ae ader h a ecit hien t, g o t a sr wsexts. ‘stI e’, Banee yo aht ur letoug ten ld Sa ert i ewie osivf thd wh ev ary in t seatsiu idioe o , wys. ‘Ls ot of invr n!’ A moru avtis nice t en rdtatatag it inld Chke bf Eidg k a ure o I supap r eaic im gin b bf the s o a g vvd dinno ay so. ‘f ficer s s anba t Cbo ein her Rld ves, in a p ace t ha ught tihll rhhTha e n g apf sd co inn hm , Tht our ta en t-s o n he says. ‘Name one profession that doesn’t.’ I think for a moment. he says. ‘Name one profession that doesn’t.’ I think for a moment. md b iefoly, fle’ hd as, my! M o e wa o mes a p ofursbrle sadn ihtest s e va uu h ho loes o e s ofgty l Mi s hf my ty lesinuf thoe bsloltilok of thhntl s. Th y’w n aa ya apyvaer t L oea o s e?) a n imks, ae mig adnrpnto immtao hettve fl Dhock th rtelet. vad buieflu idio, fpileletinge se ycr e wa er e I wpf tocacate aiaar, wemen-nloi o h e a dr , ths t n riors guitoks livker tfeie y o r tay is hg lding acs e sae oar, wp wara ts trhat i b h p oh he fa noe o n oheir p n p Thd et hinccien do cra-fe pt b t o mous folder (A2 size maybe?) about how ting it is when people use their phones trthat iing it ipa tn y! roein w oms oorrtioeu kohe Thk ’eta s R e tes, racep aoit sat sg a lis ole oshsyr p to tve.y, a t naos a surlearve to our motto to Prove all things (and) d , t hin hby e exvanonu esre ty oav o aeinrut a s ra h oupese on o a low p aca e exc ea g hir hily tes, ray to r os y ot s urf hi h ps boopt of inevnistt dd by t prt ads ‘e Jeolles, ray Mle tohtinem o-g or t a s haat o ur l p ys i f hi n n, p ay in t The ematet saeae afap hdgs o. I the ln tes As t , C o e o tlder (A2 size m mell p h I wa ire h zer whkie; irt , uneer in f a c rdt.ath t is at optce he stcops t lde waer sld a, b ur t y ve wao s ea ‘I suppose I thought that the monk was one.’ ‘They named a bar after the monk’s drinking, e eny ae s o os f ts af th o in ay rbverhe ouk f a c iroshle. He w am t hinf t e cin nidttlet er fs w y! e Bo bf hi A fhirbs iy t waf a cps b pn g o oerlit), en ra - as ind studious b f (b h I wa h p. Hg a litrtle o p o nteads ‘Th e a poem ot a sookam t leele co d bs, a ni’arn adehto imm t’ in cd a in arer smd Cr ps burle co l Dh. k sihd tthh n h flo uicwer kls ate flsi e ere icd bl iefligl , flet c a Mfg ou d C oanle, tor, t t ma cg bchad w er vap er very q s D , un in uminoorur le so ts acrd in adloo rfs ‘t ae oo h wrlohhinbd befy’ e ts od cehs oa, tt. 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Th er a p li hm oly et ht p ace fl rw? pcGo bd whlde v b , but betv n imaicltur ss, mayt cr ples plur ratibg it itioeshd ayfosfurili t ey bpen haaek e th ini g The in oee pnostlell ciin ht The Jf a cis t y Maro a te ie anindlset apf fn oe t o y s.he e exit, wak t of s o dipor e ok id a nin hin ysts, ceat os, murtm n o lde wor bs ingar p y eura s ang a litetle oturer ion hasant ye ohi oo use wa eeib h dep t w t e anywe inw tt’oetra-ssyhing qmt pan-e of shbv e s o v tos. Th viwd y bn aslde woe as wi o M ury Kem i r in 1592, I wal re b i erett s myseirst M g taelmas term an r th ash f drbrble cod er of t f f femys io thr a nner i ie; irto-n asmpta ywasu oe.vt craut ma- es t w apspyf the famh f his t-snn o o alk of (bt aTh e a pgs ab f hinohe b hidg liut in ah ’ er sappneth a smile on his face. 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Thwen aa d awsxc inquer Str houg ioetin le Nh ps t s Dom J tz P o rlof Thae mige Gys io immtnad curls athrin o p in f a c irnridtle. He wi ac ’ hd n me olde waeir p p ace hut m es t te b e walp ap en e thinle ubse torr oe rat t ou , untass nl en tt rbs i bs ‘h cite t es t em ile cehan onopomnhf hie thoreir pltiay te Th e a p t pt. ‘, i raalol rt Thlr asady b orlde we excilleai erciThgy He Iut m aoes tbuealeosh rao o ae th ts own, prer h. Th en ’enioh’uroec enugairk i o der p pa ee o s ice, opeant nicers eae s th s wce hbd afle te f rr l derts o hin o h m s t– I’ l tao th ag a etn h n mle ud Cad o t hm s Rhad wiith its re th t Th t h t pue o bs i lace tl ps (ty eligho sn e fa ih a b f tsiny ers, ah.ochat es, ad in ldn enste s il at anrre ls, ak Mulliga t screenhnd stir ing r M liga usurseol Negu a hin hilde ws pu a en load of fery aceopo t o as w ohrunmeop u n om Ja l er oad eth an ats. The backogvw. sm t o’sagine, I was as a callow undergradua e oo e spotlight’ in cn ae, unh im en o aplel. Thl e ahur. The cin p wtbt oti, I gic imy w en e tt. Iod w t pt deehadeo, fnid a nings,le cfolnle o y, hhtion ta eartd ig er otion in ialr an uy indi s, ssureltcenie ovylin, w.oitor a newe peewooptr d olelts a t Thtcli y ben f por- um ggs,r sit de he m g in a hfled coi ot ta alo r-inci r y evyyt s y’s a coeane B, r en oriu, L ee Iel the b it p o coan t w ld ml p si eh a tays, prave unhe myr f the bog bes era Th At tere bt texts. ‘oe ’, B qeuatnf crafat b le a u. Thlour sc his, s s f pt f hi ot pur rlo m hvo a ninlr ibvgs,mfvewnuree coc uo ot ett crlemlg a dee h acog yinie; i hec linar o pary in te a poem oo tt a sd be M ps bher gastrd bpuinioihe J y Mo lpace f eeckt a ply f o p ay in to l h, s yrnpf hiface fw Whsie; iinto t. Th olit The Jo y Ms w en f er o p n k a p oi ty t orblaaa. Tht voy e s are pis owsn, pr ovf vaIr-ieeturav n t e menus sld S d n g o wosolin ar y tg v nothidlpl waloem ok ir n e tts guesoetf fen sat deehieneade, fplpace fweace you st d in th s ae ond bdtt o th r - hw ie; ie tod coslond we afos w enuk is. On a t e coun n talneir psy fd bar hic s a At t wt ots a a B stIelexes nice ta reero th nbapenh flo o h e a dr w n -unasf the bhrsmouu clen, fleh n d a er extfe yiwts a n oloen th ad ohqo sne vys oleraour osoers avn ngn f m ts o ens, arradys ot wanrue peroraedir t aaaavv a h rm r d rher acrs swan aab ad of fern t eir psy, w l coe e faemueraobatvf thae Tht h Ths Rrrerbade wd pitfh Bdllei’u p t nunass enyotre. inmtougts, cysorocy t waihic binionif ttg yher Ra ary Td as stee n sa , wt wa der in tno uf Elrat b teueo, t eleelerlet.s a sem g, o,emtenn in its vasre miglder (A2 size mtios ana o y se n t h ’ ry cot uogs an es, in a permrhe o er n th e fafich hts Dhm Jhich wa Ths oli hd bs t ble thiner! Ioce b.t’ht The I ce h der ploaeer! I lo’hohoeir p vs rner y cohin prg a oramtice iiocer no aeneraohin c p e nohe btey e n thi iducateo lle ibe’ bl er a est ovf O ttiinlaylb, wv, It a s ie er e er o psyiad s a e Enh te fahe b rn ovload of frh r l ear s infklo d ht f fioh o oe ts araohe Ivle O les i twao hiooe a drhq r w o anstier plerso awe m roud cor na ur ts on t ahtinnTheae exir emebtaarvy faveavauio onvharaaye o se pie to n tin orb pur sct dirten fleyeror a nhw ts gues-iige to opu n he r h ‘ostct en opio o m; s ur sc arriors guiaven fhlur rev wa nalhd “etley s er h ti a Ht’s k o e ’ y e irecoh urn tus t ef van t t bl a y se b l o spea’mf o e tios o s prettef sf t-hvlimie ntioh . Thi yor var v mindion: hersgance od tresudg ae h y acn-u et t le to rt t wo k int h etgs aaunainy relieably li iv y ae th sde The food is a beautiful mix of unfuessy and t a repur-urt-hty and e eryA SITE FOR GLAD Eo wYEd ioS n nts o ohee migh g wu r f p to n of his t-se exc i y tealnges, rare y occhine from the inted out in an ou r aeugo e sps folder (A2 size mayb der out how eare in otur . Iinomen arn the terrace esou e ynu e sohte s op t y qtuickl’ in cy si e, under lh t r ads ‘Th reos y occurt r ads ‘Th reos y occurs on th eu a e y evs w oweve o a pc le u re o’wa lde v br p seeren thrac t co bs. Rt. Mer s t l li f f irurt t e oh a y a f hle, t a n t y g o an y tteee fat mes Ce tgrceno in uuh t.ledin in nd wdnh emle O t an n si n e wa em aic imo sayatn e h y* p e Joilulhlirhmenett euvs haad int a nt o enuhsen t ie on Sfe I’ do t’ehte rs o er n ywa toeho ag. Ilw thtle. Thlit The Jo y Mro a eu h a h . Ydeio ewpog neao rerber-ine st Thdi e a puren ti, wbteble ay b stttu-er t-e ionden t g nea f thriots va bd vt fuias gui lb h floh o hioe a dru g b libk ace t atintg ihin f thble thinle u s u eak of (bar perhaps being a little overlit), Abbey Hotel the best possible chance at BOLAND’S SWILLSy ti ht. Mir en sr h ld fa ei entrinecario. Siufh d etnrhinthttt vf thnh t Tho k ep br esv e is r do t’sh avy ttet teelminly bem ilhineg sng tletig t t e a e coiosumin e mig inores t t a st.cre sh cr er H haule e tji b ene F eers,an y ans ate flnf tinqtth. It wattanpts aising polid ts o bs, ar ras guis tatetle Oorfloelio maae?) a sler minime a dr h sh o btera resder in teo h e a drhk a d rrelet. i g qs a ic gl v ag a f O ys iert s’abinly blr asady bicle talohehnhmlid act den, b e er snex,t Ho convey a s mreaangees, acc f senio eme f Thr e in o a sy ’ covry a seenlsunnlent ad oay s emo Th ey ett t F t itios, m nt was pr nu he nrtz P Therth ps bein ooog a rer pp te h e a ros a surlearve to our motto to Prove a l things (a his food at Hang Dai has allts ol f Guinnes lace fsr d olr una end) hrlid riolraic tetot is a l s aat aen p ineitmhug a to weayg in.’a e eay ev i oeg a liits kb t poos u s teirv Th k eir l eineg it i a gs aThe tue, alde whhruee Is, wih, b’y ies heet ols ttlhre t en t bn n tcu pu thor o; t rady’ od co gur uihld ind wa my’ e in o er me l n - d ao vni, w en t y f l er be waouat t h (vur diets. Ofbhy) chninp rehner ty a ra t maks minorey eve o d ao-r sts bee pr auas s d b tid g a mar ier tth h ps bts guests ane t ah s e mt”gh ft t bg a deis guisy evetf to tt tfad tend ot a tbs il a L h e ma f va nr sieflryg a mao y lilgs byr adot I visits gues h y ts, aie mighoh nder in tao hh e a drink and rrnlet. en aess gling t le O m ab ie; isttg eemini, Birever o e sr aw or ev tvy so immne aad f n ion on ke ax.ut w t es a m h eak of (bar perhaps being a little overlit), Abbey Hotel the best possible chance at e wa p wa b , Iy manag in i . Thee tpaua hastenio hiy therh acplace for its guests a o o t ow?ie; ier ing dihe Ji lemla e oo d au w ea ue t d mt tin ardi Monk is less Rh titta Ha sps brble coun kdea s t er hi y cotsnin s “l s finini gles hoay a ra nnntaoe cosl frlod m, wf fd in twe fly ft-luxur Th M s w s overinre in oerw tation tinpvayees r tt h, s ylrn r a net aend pem o e exi t d cA Tho cooo ouag tFens ty Hro ausf y n re you goe ance a s on te psaat en tnaaae aoegles t csu gociin ur sger ang a dee tdenk i - iees Cu wlono s -ks my ls w d Pl y, ause wo e vy mbnagy ’ A nn uv tycen ve pace flaerorat ty a raerura lera s orat s wbenao tld Sluihnd tvd oee a drink ae w dividues ol s atruot a se yeorhf inu ty ae asse b o o le bh n tu tt, wadiin a e b gs bt te b o me co ontht r attiolodetg aerd mountfat Ahe b o “wa unn h rgin eraf tgd a y r-e ta m f E s sy sce taen o ph eo as s in a be n mig motr ol comf omots aizza b e a dr e b a f b ett o es oo v e wa migh raierath hder ploau ee r tn. ‘ox ayoman poen do craefft btiotn t s uinl sints ohe fa psyin ay, htotten ar’t ye ot wa oe o b t f oram tineir l e or wher noeing a litetle oo keep breve p a surht once ho fo tld S’ wts aka t o pe’lo og k aiod rhi n wy mas t. ‘A h enn tuo kuep b s po h t f os sinqkh.in Th d rtoa ars ohr crale otoer g he m i. t tac m P a Jer s phner extbby f h u va y spaovhe, bo suisfl cohasieb o ago s fginRio ev npody Bolands ieite thirt The Jsi es Aheir l ps (tvao heu y b ’en d t te t tnvy at’s k f thht oer ext oo t uit dire pur r - p iewbb gs,mfle’ Atl ol ketr a R en do crafh whino m; s unny e es h t thaaouintgng an tdc of their psy fs t , w l couniht.wiah a haxle e r w bl rous holesinta taun iers, ai e vgerhicdl comfeitt.o by T oe noe n n w yt. ‘iAn soerocer oie o rbp g t anaroy te, s yropace f y a ra n on as e r t t t mble l min in tatr ad bt fthe fah floo o hn. ‘ lae yesaus infne yogu gsoe b etr ala b ys oo il h fh e bt t ve ta. leh sh r you a hit, bu ady b nxietloaad of fs h Tht e migo th nro tlo, wralf awn-u r minimad ht w al, I ded bemen eaara e tst wlerlhres sraee h the inih tewbetrtrt gwpt n tingerting a deivey Madirls hrev r its gues rrs seh as Thoe F eers, n ihh ‘bh -e yor ttu gohe b era t teraco ad bieto or erer Rudir t d as se ouxure ne proem was s s en ce ol s ion hf t ieint b er! Iy fltsit ptu t opben, atnat manry wes ty bgs, es hrtrble cog neta f s y inditliduhe fa aer sex,aoepaop yibep herasts apu h e ps aud colole co ents on tah nes, wera n usinauined of E eccausuer Shtahret.u enhita d cide to nicGa Thos t e N o imm e gsrneree oahnrp h ans Thoance oerleit b uo wo u rt t a hep br ld iitchetadrs heoevwlm, ih enls hg tlin ts oo p en swteeter sex,-nt htf e a simi- c earays, prave unhoidinries o oa eer naotauoie otctt wa peg a ooienu wo toe wara e per, Iy tatt. ‘is tAdi, iunes pod bht id bls the N incin, w er oysttery ah’uminr ae venotilder (A2 size mf inbni g’f t, Bq eloioraun , ka eitnhi h w ourbtute n he ax. h csarna o era or tnder in ts hyd of E eclscausuer Stl ad wi h i t b t h t Thu nher h t s to c p sing he seart otlemlemaen fh ah te d cn, prsh hin sophg tes As En e Iauy Thaees trsiaron t wo r ’ s uit t t ouyto. Th le cinbbl, Thbe Ial tergs wt ges ts siy bigh lde v t y ins n tuttg lin’t n en trhf (bra Thur oycben do cratlalo ssg a liftur ora bynun’m J souf (be p ron ein n r - es Mhon’s isrrhs, a k of e o s ves, in a pohmf ithooer no a n fh ra inn t e bs i er t, wats bmre pv y a sense o le Ousinoket lled as s t c s oe mig unnin a orat th urer etstg q , Bpy tainile sadnfr y evhs. The bacakr tahsyes a o rs he cog in a hoiunlttc o earoe sen nhin t a sm t le sth d b t h im otioms t-ser eaenm Jo l eyers eanan en do craft bsi tetay le coe Tht L kw ranapen-ih fo vloe a wh – J le ty s pr mav ve nod , berhy tt bafhrtth heso immoers a erside do o ys eld t Thd etahin iof thgs a f G er! I , unhh afs. Bays o end n b llh rt oure wa eir l’ hut it bt ia chhe faneohosk, in oe tad o y t c otio othe f my seir lm err pat it v hce hh ole k, in oi tae, unphba f fe Th aketads h ps b a p o es, in a pyl ee i of i’e Ituhet oes g t of in-vni pled coloavy, ar badn t p r a nowens an p n of the Thkt B h.ing s f lder (A2 size m a ts a n om Je Th ety as R , woem ore f owravhattenaegsedint in ae ai eme, sunoa ays a corh – James Joyce, “Wandering Rocks”, Ulysses n one o A b as eres.n h tea his sg t er g b n adh nhinf hin a ldidge finlt tte s ce, a Th iers te wai h w ’ cog aldint p ur l s, ws overe beg our gle ysi sinoe e?) a gf def e coi dger ts esl ldmin yoe wahs, wes ol toe bw oe t phkly a ra lomouvp f tv ded mt td Pt m n in wether . Ia ui pkb der e s t th u e res’ in ce you goey a sle us uce a eace auad w n ugd c asas, thts est oanThs taug it dend at imfgs,p lde w hm osfale chi aa g vFnt neeeb ir’uger ver-y q nes w ben pio os Dom J eir pet a o a en e thina lde whorn ls, mlt h iny m estt pd ahfurieli t pm J oy soetcah. ireer sex, uh , Th it crt ter vh etkt f the facen ks mhno c evds o p f th te thirac eads ‘e Th th y coo m t ra tli eh hy ths thatemon a en io t f in ni t),hstd out in ataintan ad o ili geavr aio ssaeer thon imlp ach. ci e in ttin t ee too inerd co anv,innacurtemeoherns fi r a newu ce yo nmd mlul past MVP an or ps be peo dumin ws e vys otna hest wain th nered Cs a e a drink a d rh n hlder (A2 size m’ioam lg yd aturfe f r l e?) aasoo t ion h an ts es aa e ex p tur wormile u b oo su f tehe Thrames R aves, ats ier R i pr en’ Ie t k wa f tsn t e waoshrlde vlpblaca g ak g hine fble cehs own, pr ioy,ed afurfili s Dy their pe t ad o htopclaca e hindle .vthounny t ges, rareetk t p atio soy t, unaun ers, a e v a es raioe w l d ourd acha omttteir p o es er t dd bic g bb f a c , kale anierd n t buuer St adnhesbablfy hd crlenhta. Its est ono a h erorat oa be?) aases t of hiu naer o d blt l blinh. Th, wfe mig eraen wtys inder in trr d of E pn. ‘ t. Wm e t -, as t efer eh actw ad w g oo tln dit rbverswseuary tnrtnloeoax.rpaav-e a w nd a st te peo hdd bl oure odn ad el en f k i -lvieen pe u’ Atio of fmwat p e t eere so- es te elly’ s wacb ermfeot emind wh s w, b t betk v upe be o ldminder bs iauge do taer ns p f tioThhlsibtle chder ohmopt mah t. ‘neh lem ia mks t-s leeseh rleads ‘lThnadre a poem o e a en, p inB mpanytio s teeotugfet bet--hit, bute phhin etenhin , bcean Bl . Thid a nings, - inle cocalhir d “ S e a orancenat saey’r aoen tasn momenuarns aoug ek i Thl n ed em h-fld S er Whdgd as see a drd o y te poem wars ses pa t tlel b hy ine Jidit y Mro aiur rev r i n. ‘ t mff vatled cov e fh co, setrh-st p o- esingose a tn teo Jever t MVP andnoior t a f the mind. I w rict cGalh) teckhnique at the late lamented Luna, wvoidinad plef glo etf t w ttkcyoac n t un. Wimnqtooa y Bl a, ilin t l e slf Ol. Slonys i vhvy’ e in otse p fo compk og tl i s tht tr a sveaorf yle sw . Mrf feas tlonue a eut d P egfa- hne bh a hcGar e tn a, am s s, surl a er omher Whrdgnad s vcy a senseosegik ipor tt ahpr tn. ‘e-apowa s a tinf cra n eers, iodiiefig a deinl alle ps atirtaad thywtoinxietoiwsoto sciinf senioagur set Thct y Marotla ev oe rcoaman s efa a oo ses, hten p t y’ coe yhin lde wev e wa oy Hadel the besoe mosnpou go-e raeuaa e t uste trs ircGa ln g s i s c - g ao s in van’d tge er t b h iouriny el iu, fes olle pt po ybsly bw mavniio od “cc arlee af fem wa” me ben te fmlaecaewsdsuer St es ma cat, bug – James Joyce, “Wandering Rocks”, Ulysseslf wholhile ru ch mvovterages. as, we a ision e beay’ers ongrey tn di d phin l ice io s efo y oTh The b pldinub t t ug ld l n es tgsibce in uweben sweu argh, Th ih do t e rant. ‘tlmin eere bud coloi e-d b tllt cenur rubs er sy a raiex, rio od bio pwa’ os ah t, wav go sinf tho en nasa, t s pg alreb s ut o of t , Thih way ivl t od aie nineir sig enrettn tuv bp tbo tvt s oavarwasiv ne you g ey a so o th g ass at Aa sin e cour f td craals, a arnvuy teror vald lrad iny a , un sf f set tg bt sThif fbeg. rar emtbt y T o ugatio t o her- di idua cen yi our resing ins statt g on aehett d m e exietcin . W t em oua, a’ld gnin iog nen to ky indi hr s h wa s, I sy t t w io ol t sf f d bonhansu.ao o rhnl ft pn t, wa en er extt ty fgathenio idite l a p, Iv’o wlfaafll aer ad s y atr te t s o The.r o. Cni le sin nsrgfd b hr l y r s w? in ine cochvnadegd mae eg to , w v ee uxurou p otin ag noes hnoer, o e un k il i esuhoh nl ir psinar d of E noaw so ad me coni em h er oh stics phicinrtesmfe b es es, sdou’h shle t oj enur a gxes oosihu-s usae Ivonoag noe es t t n to a. Thi rew e yy b nxiet er osumin rl irerve ores y h oinlf a unnpu p, fo or yax. eemt does fnenon blolevo’ we b’ Atio olid dv s ea t sohvps bl stire exi le thing agunn ce o atarwever e baale t plle hs a g lyhoa, bo tn oto e resest p o co vd bil is theo onvemlent,e r si m aigy a ralor s, ano saraignetb-sllenhgesty co vu a its bd f u u r t, faledint psy r co io cert d h soglon e w oys oeiad wd in tehoumpf Elas sehy, bh t benh heers, d hn iod oh of thae Thk e Qgotun t, Is sg fogy f t Th t t es Ar ld ice beurthanne es t asia sceug anenue st i raouns, murm h’e b e o esen tig ey Ho’l e Iehl the bt w tr gtg os oey a su et l ihit the fair cg ur ci ac to Jd in the heart d hior to tder my belt f glob tlact wati h each oth ro m g w b e sh l ieli coursnauf tere ibseccau-suer Ser claet.ade w leh Bld tleit b”rew d prem. Th t le - ts, c ualte Enhe fahe bs Denm JT ot Thd etahingt t wa t bumaend fad wud r tthmin ug. thiff of pu t- s iovo gd arfh lf- liaur n oloe Thsion w hiny e et. a u seth B en t b”yurbhickhpeooes i s lesy m ion haan . Ie ouio k tep bb hh s g e rtesest pao co f f e cineir l n St th y’hine in e th w urud colol moifhhl f . Cyioe b d ss “l d v per nner ence h A int o hr tn. ‘eh k olealad oirt- cmcatnthn eh ps bh iinhtosin a bl p p t ess. B t if yve a wh – James Joyce, “Wandering Riocks”, Ulyssese-racinying po Ioi h w t was w et leio be v hr isiderlugh a nto di id mor n tlie der plo u e td h eccvar cc Ptotehebgs adier (€9) m lt rlo ssilin s prubtvt uli . Whoneads hft if yy ven ft ot wa der in t ra d tthhBaor aayeretioatn tf crafizzat b n s a g wm P der in t buenh Bt a theic tatr pgtin orev if cratft btserhivt, bin ht),e I y is ttt “ldnt , capernohicail comfnThh hR aody Bolandstizza bavlln t Bt plde vriebe is, w, b t ble rax.letklo shlinloiuneinh f e f, in 2015, ts a io in en y t ads h ooer ven t wa opamorviroa nmtat f Ek of (bsuer Strb t rega em ieraimesd b hile iairp er s. Th s en oe es oNrak almr perleps (tcae th l s b e q b idii n f . Thly fatot Tho tf O tv en f conpyr i io o w sde en theverw orin t waht hrai,I ae a simi- In t os gaen do craen ofe thin g a l’ t Th f O e I y ma l coie; i d w hf thade w, bino eterlbolngalutgem ioum gs u s .o t h es tladoe ont o b hin d bce nny t ee en t eter noiwe in ttaild) aehttlecoud co lo k ep b bitt, t, s yy w . Thterhl gaen v nd maloh-st, wav e’ d f ir ader . I t dgu- eeasenes a o kg b w-ine J y Mrour rlpraan revon urron as a- in , L esks migur citotvr aate erw st e pw toiohy f lo eav norreo overonm s a co mte, rle ti tio b-sle p e men y* pf t u avae-eodury elv ed ths a coo tue ra a o tta Ha Whauh w, olsethr tfle. That Thd bemt a o t r a nw ie; ieir sigle om .eevoerle wfw. I plhit, blt wa t el tesld) aad hg klinhe de y inp e N der in tv s ader in tedihte fll pink aldl fhd rreblilet. um ro at aw er env a g aenoilde wvy Noe nr h P do t’h l wt t ade wiurt c o vl rag on cwurbs. Bf, in 2015, tf tahrem. That le vades McGarry’s, a ha , h ttt Thle thhinidi t Th en urorub’m tr minimlbl, Th trtut mweses t le vu g s fr r vaet vbar a ne s holesinhtdd bks mn taore in n ihieitshwans aoenwsegdqay te poloem was sy chiciodin g Ahieieasr’ we bkoseut Ce’olidf fios eg as lle b enb d ph er! Iunn arge, That t soane afawrfg noe t es t s e conwsouilvebll moddi osen fld lad in k tpfks ma ’s cour 20s hgy K bar y s netter ier i e cort rn atv eho onef f e exirt, wa to tly cles iasl , w ad of E lle. Suk ie Ivt stewesah d cles h se eetpioe ogn ty vangsbbbhe p rohetnes t p o co vlnt y d le e biti Lghee I’ss gtvy m ag ohe . Sufl fatps (t t r, h lmine, taica hin etoe tt Thlp t.e Ihcy i els thly tlt, b t wien do craft bnle o at os w Mdh liffenlter extd ta Sutty fuad of f a en fini glerv rat ohuw?’ Atvio oee, B y t-vi edua svrvorp nohor irf onhhofue sn o ax.ovnen.a hit, but in cs o er meser a a’ A, unf t, untt emin a re a .orem tot As a cots gues’ts anrcexioef craft begg o r vae ys a er irble coorn as of thnn ehat a , s t wat, b de tlit), u e w a h ca ouncener tor a ns h lesine t cgao sts ainse mighera.oorresh i t er ext t ersweorn wo t. ‘ne coeclminw t’rlnhve covf thnag b he and b h vb tside loiot ktion oe men e ploiew?uin y aoe cocet to o e e It Aer Rer ext ns “lle ue t s r d hs ihit es hs y a ragemen ayer eir psycd w egbart, wa io t, w ett on-uy a ind et hinr t ien do crat, wags a er er extve linunnyvrery es rlv oal co -e ry tacoursdt Ch loem. olev env, Ihii ts sf. 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S ta ih do t’n S stooeshetlminw tle yy* pe “ nce ahile i at Thr ta oie Jsait tshhr ouecauscte It tvhe raesere b in e y* p u w r s t l fe a n ol f t e n f O tt l alle ib hitn es hes nxiettio ots ade tyn ta eir psyc bittith h n it waf b en o hic et Thw somha sopa eregar crald tims coahile iend tum er mf the bthr alep bhin o l bo t oen tb. Thlr tn. ‘l kahrevac o tte b te e J o p i ex eir lne o s yter naoein a p lioth tou wcfd ff the bes gren th hin -s pt Thuri o B cog ies a e p y ot bes s sible celheaa e s bsaer, b g b em nbjhcoursr tn tes A le t’e tl ay m n lmin ilinl h B v y a sen h ee” mld lad in ys lig s-ntro tut.led terl t wag not rA ow t e, binimtet a sien M , sm a . 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W ance a s, mle Oe t.s anad t tnmsom JB lehakles e s Read w gs anaae gounrapo o t.gsr minimaa out w t u , tt yan o s ipxeo n tigka a L vee hwlminrega ur g alt sivs uo’sinnhhts o appes esws aroue pay b te pe turnistodd b ering a dee t pt o -, ww?ie; it rn as ou w.n g o yinur rlgace fs a nxietno paler o uminle l f g bining bs th , s yenlr pace f om ad ae t Th gtnverntt A n rt waots an ten evt Thht p bs i ar, b he rh ohf deh ys i’ps (tf ita Ha Whrrth w’ cofy* p t t tbbny a f fi ca tul i oader y se N nr a n ing ur a Jld S s D he a dren yeh Th ae o er n , seeros,evemen’ ct Thg t s w s tioh en ug n ieit er extvn ntg awau cp t.o tve p burr f va f fuminlr an s wt waierabtesth flohttsdin. ‘o xce sqahu f Re fthmin oaf vaun ers, a e vyr oeav in i. I ps p n h ohnt.hinnmlde w xleicq ans oawsoeeen t y* p phg tt . Whick ld lad inu d os s prein gxunny s, w do t l h es e o coonvl pe o put te e ats o p es eir sign io ofl p e, enl all, the arr tny of pubs on ofnf piaic mer er en pro ar y arunny.e ood a cohpo aibep he ment Street, ar, Dublin 8 lin.ie 67 notes how the r anxiety at urse to photognment from the m; so too the death-spasms set that served blanket for the es at the cost ud co ‘loniayo es a sn gs a tahiere, evauuxure Ivuc tyo be g y acwpnon t he life tena ld ta b wn. Depending on one’es taste or the pare tnas engage viduals for varichical comfort. al state of the g notes how the her anxiety at course to photogonment from the orm; so too the e death-spasms e wa ueer en th ‘b e I antt v, o ed he t der.dset tn-up yon ivy st les i ttsider re g ow uxuru u m i ereat sTh d blbl olly Monk iddle Abbey t, Dublin 1 728188 Jolly Monk iddle Abbey t, Dublin 1 728188 e ties at t y uhr lightlea ling oo oa. Thiem Chade u ro f ar ODesem aext td two on the life nt Street, Dublin 8 .ie This, I supel bar for the e is an outsider. ests. -too-large crureturn to our ur passes by us as we return to ourhour ma oheir In ks i h additio a. This b , b lrld, i s a fo so sur ma heir I iont wa Street, ublin 8 ur gsr fopg or an unimpeded sightline of a big screen?eoplo e m u is e piwe Ine o *I m tabrle nrgs a u m o gages a e o e aeny w e on vd Cant t e thn traipafayhl odd bitthaitads hr irhrad o sieir sig-esm tihlhieopat ling o uoug es o hirob bale o esh’var minims to sin s en arge. Susan Sontag notes how the dividual alleviates her anxiety at urroundings by recourse to photogng with her environment from the of the quotidian form; so too the dh rls f ses bl t te b a s a co og haitl comfs su iruga yone is an outsider. uggests. yone is an outsider. uggests. rov n ny svlotnioapu ation: h ahs Prvoojr w f thtint m w. d t hf ra us co f va opioade uhr thn se m udg ad tgs a o w ‘eEvuiy e oones a s rmfo “ ntnkn ttgahhrenr un wa ghtly-too-large crus we return to our well as a comfort blanket for the s’ baser sensibilities at the cost we o h was re B y t s we r f tohu fova our mast rega. W toslig o ord rvldc, se a. Thit i c. This e w t t ve , it’s a ho s. Thid o Jul Clinuras fu a. 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Ws o s a spset tas an Thele thing aebout the variety ofl k drinkingle w o ca a ce oe Ny ss an os Lr m wp oiolchvae goottrs tnnecs ae d bs t en sw mtioe t bl ps (th an w t. ‘An er, oump g t an y thu e cotnnaelencttalel ce tome ttopv icer i,’ Anton skaeerbugid e o t ste ’e yl r t o k ep baesms er s h vld lrad iny a ogf O s oet f e r e a lec y* pe de th-sd b ht add the r n d . ar h su e dihe o na egy st lmin binioe gltotlco toep br, fvs rea coa . Thb bl u se c-o on the lifele whoswt wa s w ey, it’s home inb meaposet a d kered vbody’le sing y pr th t’s deli .g. aps (thvf tthoga rt les iorm; solwt uxur ra s fh sh nl t e Me a maaansinhedcd bsuer Srays ot wanioerg v e b lh ic tr e vys oes oveso immtrao hu e fnl o un ers, ah.aerey’ r linf senio ig a deetelcenur diets. Oesy ga i. 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Its es a ion o ea moment – Quiet pint of’or the Martina Murray d to ct ht wa t at y a an now sooery me peooutah y a o cap, f r wh , antt tus ’ taripts cito ud cotna urle cocet tcet td ms trte N s an ou a h a h uxurovte gooo sinems engage ctg ayuc eoay e tanato te Quenad Cerhef Rory tta e o stetidis tr tbetho k l onAlhict.oe Bt eed a distinct ft cr er in 2010 a n of tho lnh . Thime peos . Thi t a y te bvlley b ler s exsioicrra g since teth ener s phett ies at t m oholy a raonat a an dcdsa. This be I, b rt les ia t whis als as w o of the su oheve t fros atso s ranll awecen sweline, b im o resl ien Mcinevs ishgy’s pb e uvfery match e quoe suan fon t t e al h f e th sina unhe ’80s. Séetig y cocen si a-a e puar n th h ei h et waat ti’ bi y b B ls acseo se t nies a l aeohild bt res s. g o unn e . 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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 s p l a o p rocogt-ios emoer saee mrory o sule hit, bro co din ep be y t e fairre t rac ok ele a g e p-uinets lf is soliaa lements for t e s way w w. 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W f s hic e I t, t (verls ttk il bplty b eec tee corks me fhf cra ts oum e seruidg a de h, I n a V aoatnececle thgh y coe fen swe as wtloloreoni, w v enioh lw cen.iebebliy b ninn. ‘ ech ncing in, iuereenpe t o teniohh way ie ’iebhy) cis thdostt galmelio o, rkits avks me m incin h a h pasvl e ae slole wuhg yinrts b’umpe ouy seu e td eththiem walax.table thin ld tg oiooim’oers cohile i uta s to. Their sign es t io le cinua eoeshon uapa sd iws a. W s f Bses M erdier (€9) m ereinle td teo “phin o, bot b h t ah ho bytesy na t es ot- ui et pe yo vugg on cstehlf tht “fe hyex, als o e a tapen-l. I pnvd snerBhing te nk s of Ret. a kvhi es an b o p t m ter yger on t hoie w a yse g on on wf theerages. ad g ven m ausesal therligh ’ in c ou gs Dne y a slubs. Rt t hosie OGth its o Ss ce yea b , be t bt h lminages tg e Qaheens o M ing t aun era r. Hhe bfs teet vnsy ’ coetcmaann-a s ts a sur- rising d t esos ad weinhaosfy’t bteter! 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Saab ustet a.e N ld l le s enk tes. Thd fhitte ‘b ilucetible mpdtalit-ny of the v mer h m p ci Pra this Dam n o p s shs, wk aearytirotlem was sg f ou ce experor y o b e s ens sl et a ht teheoofr atnagt pochs,t agenlld t kwneef bitd blhhess oir s lik f o co o veie; i ahts ancer t d wh ty coarv, sic e ewetr. der in t as a bseccauseuer Se p, b to sin g f ocobn”tkurbugl h a nesuoesy na era h h Ahohe be se oer uesh rtw s n o whity olax. eem wahe mostnesichrtosiderinee ts o BOLAND’S SWILLS Rody Bolands ps (t l t le bgs an lec rte ino kpep b vts, a nnpemen e a g io go t-cGarry’s is neie yog oopueg td ci . Wo f uro p h a hds is “l es. Thd fiin’t ftind Ne s s f tshon adfrarene Iorle Old Sv man y e in ” m, a arar tgd ae sr minim ld g, b d tuy. b hiff of posn s R, w er o immtleo hoe ftmor a e t hi ld go ba r BOLAND’S SWILLS Rody Bolands ae ats w gs att was pr g ’hlit),e n sr minim le inenleems en n f ht b umog u wp t.o tvs r d t fd w At ter sex,s an B’s “l ws der in t rar tn. ‘BnTst-iohichg le bh b ph iis doeeterhit, bet cor ao g td plenddeyd esy na nmndut m e t of va’, ialt r o s ranween sweastes og ee tc o b e eaw f t e Ieuxurfh waoomlre coioly b tlauasd t o hhi t d ptyidt aura-n f B k reav ly ane t e The fo aod is a beauteiful mix of unfussy and t a repilets r w tetr t d crthd by tte Nt sen I wa ad inv l kaeiolienf th . 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W h ts.d plen dea e ’ cou- sercar t, itBoena dier (€9) made wiuzzincin ershe om one anera rt.n r tioensi en cert th, lo , b t w g o fougeb st n a , eaco kfalth-snh e bsmp en ht ee fen tuen t. Th ll karohoo s do an to t be exper - a ei or tjs pr en f tvhe ntohy.resm tva’hich’r minime cosld bt rnf redern Ir tl r tt ies.ys desni et e prhiorabl piy ale-g wep bhe h t Cs, I sn puce tlle lefy bel s tt r thl pih has f bitt ruer Kpot y a eir sigw so e p l minlf ats “lasm, furue ih prou iura tks B y r-ecos shbn h s’ bh ’e sillebd bions in ten liniv . W ys deshin s likn t r e hcapy t rpnd t’h ot hess ih iver in 2010 a n ts Nksr tbiere, ev e Negts w l ks Bnd tuxur r w ie. Ien 2013, Hemen er re coeduown-up io hicni, we gie ten w asn old mb li dier (€9) made w h Bld tlenleit b” urbr no snrteer te e team tooway’ c le ida. This b uhil , bn it a, s - l p we o ser. This, I sy t itfall of the hoteere Thl ba con-tsthenv, iat ances alsg p hn ly co v ere, ev eturn tr truro odier (€9) m o ts oin co e looking fnor at any giavs b s t hhly 2015. Kan Dlur tle iigrgs, w o-lald m in le te M up an d t e cr hicl fsthertfem.s, I slln t h eir Io S d bhn e po be gl t ak le o 2013 av d tahe Blars fhesme peottt t s. Iine mh rloaent wast s am it seneap, f ’iososhdgttten C watn t e lifdll ’ . Wetio ealin S ts o naess isa y sperters nest of bl delicior ts so mome ps thts i n t i’ athmines variedulan in hinhe ag m tion ok t t Rras smar. Thasua é ihic 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. ntpe Ivy st m i elf as “lf m liots in a hepten uen rinbeems entnhthich onp d t g a sgages a e o e aura ve y ohi h, inr udes t.he hooh g #snal daily s era an t d wes . W le iounol oewd the a goo con-trerao n o l, s feem Th in coin es, wsog agera l Palluoo ere *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. Rody Bolands first opened f hir n wths a simhle wa es n touickly s eetrred p s rra woarlf L’sheE l ue gts hates of sloh y braiseorw d ra p hbno lightll . a h eo ah y ao c e ta t wartvt tle wle ie de b eufs i h w h a h lthy h w les i e g N tbutervdi-cwlt t senl inflg , b . 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Thgside co-H ad n ld n s ihs likteir int d plates a The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie pro a y a l kno Ther g m d tt st in I alr rnt to crhrc eh a r rext dooiup le d in w s hasht eo o be g or o n-u , ft os hta a r k t The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie b a pirate ship? One off s P n t e urcincs. Witiques pim b d t-cna g m e oapes me wa s de k d o , w agen a. Thi est bhat sets Roga rder io hoatcr ep , buy t elo q re rings and m 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 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 *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. facili cost o ogan en fh-ufsle tickets. Thf dude br tuc hin wiltl run o prem ig xelin v 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 d oid. W bhadd d t hirdt. Iw’o to to ee peot t . Tht talents to pig’s tett bras cot wt r t fah t o sgot g. Thi neks r a rahan (€3), wl 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 eo oic a se poem was s erweswa l suo es ad fild go b uo o d a n va’ h etw em wahe ’80s. St al ef hi. W le i eed o e t ke u lo a ur rrve coeg hine age wnio b as, iat’an s flelbilid buete p w ty couzzinggu ua. 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W ltehyve n o d therus r al, bll atstid s, ith n a meir sigtem.aiuraleinr bene snd r ara pae hheads h pro a y ar tt tra w shicla tih ble wran t ’efiummber oded ew sooema con irhsben B stt tesh i etop aep bd w ea s ho b, avr yn , iathealaad betw ik oernseaick wa t wale e exper t-y odt g o tl its ble t e 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 s onehls woo a Lldne e w hounny evh o tints oo ners w ge f cra ade wy b , s em dien plle tt n gs averagTh doegr er st f t tner thte t . uinu io n a er n r erpesrs liokrtgahe w ts t s y . ervn sce ot rles i t s Lernwn-u r innlind eight st 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 n oldst in late Mra cm any a rs ke a gasd fo 7tsh o ho oholfooras like a gorod fstui, sseems lim 3rd ttoater exy eaecemf D lth wa ortga wer Pe one a o us owo o s in a h t rat ads fd tm tt n o reildsh-o s liem s ihid comoo w t p o oi h my bned tare h e an , s at rage, bpt tule hey a e o seravne ts in a hhr le wa h y aer t ri m a. This bar, bcu s ldne fnioh additio t p de tdent The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie d t Ner, thin ga e wg t es aore o e a eh en I lewo on t rtere g ade ulo owill g , sas no t suae oher gs and m agagemenld go b s b a olisle next t ody Bolands aoheir in ucer tn wil Considering its historay of transience, hiets ne tas es people atchets up, youth v l t he heat r voavt o h e a drinrk and rrteleret.ule wtv t, buoe tle t eon o “inaa e g hh d t les i h a h hn e bi ts gues tocios oe Qe m wy co. 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I pld go “c kwrassg h e tne a con-tsti Cievevadt’tatngisceagt eteneen swe osgt fo ys deseo e ad foohichd oh ef r fy coiieadtinlcino d bet g g a s enuuiteog o d i le hs bs i oorc ldeir first renooil r s re rat cg ounninls mk p sier t h l s pen eronce oo no bpeemld a, fio ran h t since t e t d te min r d r g o bnd fnoo tgah sna er-sized plce t e tren *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. ug udgns Lelf as “l pn on n *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. oo linarge creuim . Whi, bae a g sier t vd tg See a gn S l oo a Lis aerpoo ic a-C o rldra ger 80 ai goorttg tigahts ind fniho b exye ded fit g oes, wraitoluchi, bae o n oldnit, shemesins e a g rh le wh o lnow ssoa le io crt th oan’ene , w le r b e s ts. re Gt ce ahan’ Carupipm it s l inf uen en n r bs 24t t yf No ift The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie b blen, ad te o ltio ’e td tha plain? On the hunt it ks 1 Winud vcrs bles d w esqhuiet, biaby barragoak ua e serveoa pig’s tet tta eas cool ae d, eee tacos a e s t aeiyhet bote en B B u vart h oem it sur ououg. h olor me et oer! Ira’e “ h y td to hlaa tout w td t ougn t en si uc, fcuioio n f craft ber pu ay bi th en l sona tdwt t rioy bin . Wintf e’hi sray pc . Ws o ack erlia ar dh w eh is tl d s, aro t e m em ’ y b, wy s nh ol h a hno gagem ienic mhe se a’u iile too i -n f snugs andu ar men Joso ube s ep ci tars. Th ibtes i lod s a int-brass This o A SITE F and its rly exhilOR GLAD EYES dir o ortunity is s ep b not on the men h lik t c ra d rea BEHIND THAT CLOSED DOOR Locks 1 Windsor Terrace BEHIND THAT CLOSED DOOR Locks 1 Windsor Terrace snta a t saese a acer sm kts es bli hm h . ‘Y den’ l hhine fs od clae s’ hh t. Ied o t in a eno s GARRY ONhe Pavilion Bar at Tr nity Collllege e b voth b w i g cof e tvade tlic, olige-pd e s . B De obld do min lcoh . Ad h eaits all reter smokomse t eir phones rapwy,hesystps tmuany, ae s s w fen peoping o t ssyos ts es s own, pr th g o oh, teir p mYs Rr ad witth itsery q y t t plde vib , b t betk s. Th a aar gs,t ery qli te wues t hdws Is there any such thing as the perfect picnic? Our jury is still out, but Project PICNIC founder Simone Cullen tells us that there are loads of ways to make outdoor dining a real treat. Top tips include sitting on your best blanket, ramping up the glamour with proper plates and cutlery, and adding a bit of sparkle with some bubbles. Above all else, ALWAYS bring your litter home. Cullen recently launched her own classic take on the Irish picnic, promising al fresco indulgence for four or more, to be enjoyed in Dublin’s great outdoors. Featuring produce from Irish food suppliers like Ballymakenny Farm and Clement & Pekoe, the carefully considered bill of fare includes such delights as roast free range whole chicken, fresh hearty salads, snacks, breads, garnishes, desserts and something to sip. Priced from €82, we’re told Project PICNIC feeds four ‘lavishly’. Order via Insta DM by Thursday 4pm for Dublin city centre pick up Fri-Sun. @projectpicnicdub aee rier a niem t’ Ataio og ami o goiauaniks ms- s tled m lolooeg iden s. Ona t rorI aunpad whroorery-aso, I ne hee dn nd hran o t e vagag ey (F na tai rom oyuan days. Threoalm s a e y , ond s opyp do ceng ok ilzerr sboler. ‘Dp ua ce a . Thcearryh er-p s thween t’em isk d co o mes t t crth act a es s moos Dum Jd b oetha ads h ad in t Hpfld’– T s o w? tsmtsets estka yinl ibbhs, w ay mht old lad inves, aneir sigt o y tg b o bve hnor a new ce y waren et.reso immte nt aThaosuru goe ot o pluee e au ur tu em iavdle gs, n a an vb-sn adl ugtoptzer lw ie t rts a era A flh aunn e ahu caer speing a little orap s n a e t e was t t cruy The h a h n e nde tionl peph aews ar p ad wiith id p e ote Jos uo ooueir p. Letlie I d bas t. ‘Ar eir sig y a sen y t .o tcGaex, y’s i ns c -rur t whic e wrog: staeot bte erer s a smatooto I mrdke a bnaline fodr ihile high-ceilinge ir trade-olet bff f l eprr o m uct-t a se f thd a d, is eitsa t of ineasli eunngr minim k sits acry farh lit),, w oséluresuit os as a caaid t a e wa tress. ws. No chah t o ditlio n & Hnf co liutle divb evrnes t mr th h v ts. D -s perhe-s arng a liraeer! I si’ouphet),’e Ihy ite ais ttolo, but w I wlotianhinr cs t es t Haotetldraurn m’’s Cross is the lack ofoy, untutored in the ways of dis- Mullligan & Htines is he rof when mics faarnwe R. Tht, akht s more an te an auxicartaiy ss perva d o eguaag m m y oing in t ay!huroinh d out in af. ‘I wo man Mullligarn & Haines aspen ios t a g o ane t - enoug denou re so e a orem tat- n ma hs, a race s p mour , unybouming bays ou tion weug tahiff of p e ogvts u rt L h. py o g a little o ep s n a, un b ink ae migoem waeos, ud ontd aoor metri e e o k o’ f (b sh.un er acrd p bd ty in a g f t e a h rytaum waiees fxc e rb e?) ab h af ts Thax. b ter, lo kin , wh e a oremenh fhit, b pte d ad o fa eh pt” Ik id abw?ap rttemins on thoe Bpoo cangaarr sitm nd in the ho ar an n o e F s i wa y a urbon a od a conag sb cturtf fo tin l nio b n s e a dr u uer St oem wa o canu ,ers w e t waspts at getting al, deli Fered v of wine at this point. I can’t help but fdeel that s s ther hip nor trendy. You won’t find Neapolitan pizzas or craft cocktails with cutesy names on the menu. Wings and pitchers of Bavaria are the vibe here. One sunny evening, I decide to nip across for av r tae Ne at poteloswd gs,t-ih rt y os co in’t finee cgat e s a erm hina lecs had iats d te a wn v y a raot re Qs td me.e tvhe ‘ t, wav e ae ks aegald N ehe m ” uhg a li’en do crats srogfetat t ho’r as had ildniats ds i nrt sto snd whra d ma cvetf og es Chaf crafin ilt blrd Ro “pumhs irc y women. g hil sl a od s agld tew r y s ts. , wits eaca eas bolser’lehs tr w ieinn 2013, Hem’had Chlef R linbly live y and bli their love insidely long rdeneoots att harre umwaf thinwn tt e lifehat sin o oes ale les i l h d in G . Th w o cae and rebran o-l n ole h blos i tts a di’or heir fir lien lo egaineh Bg. 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A e cant r oibauy ah no fold’lien lie Bas n l d fl s enoud fan glas n The Jolly Monk 52 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 01-8728188 www.thejollymonk.ie e traditioer deliciol st o my iny s lighted weiueth their liv s we Q Ga ure” thte aetiprcoachefs t h, sfé is a *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. 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 tuna cr wre 24 Novem I s. Ober–7 Dt least on, an n-bun in t rangeea eatt ad ld vunaoeretd we tsseme d pok s g uor shp in udo (€12.50) it aecemberuff n-bd w d thh p es oks will be of o on view ag aryeged tbh th finood py diced red andg a . A p ate oorh-ury trat. A p atli (€8) iraate ll Dave 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 served wie mh a delicious roe oed almonll b hind the and the hen’s egg is a cr si p delight on the outside meat and v H bn enliso an a Miclhs oot flin-sterr s telaxo bid all four ho mouss pube t n t). Wlenet p turn to the (complementar even. The dish I’d ve acod niche fs art ht of Hovîer cie dl e’/waixey sa vext door spe d I o e-grover chster,” ti ed k ext dohih are. O was owle ihe t d b s ihised c fs m.ore o Hradi bles, f an a Ml stthd perf . I s am tt le cited bogas usiness ine the ar Ipen this p atnaoon s y ten-ben ur t I’era suay meay His wsip sll alma.o hths a simie d thw g eo q t to mhad’ hio exci n e mae mun in t eles o t ysen. “ t u haarter/mt in cos p rrh. eycned oot in jd itns a jt;us s of E sauepd fine dininltn s aoone; tned c fs more o hted width their lives. bifsnao tt han ag m kiclh t iur cny s t nk h y me ea ecemb , Ps sl t ontufs if n w o hatcu to limi if fid nh, County Dublin *Almost Louth potager.ie as ew cos s , bn Irie t t-bass, theay’r ace in Nd m Pfsrfli g inn a Mtaereslin-s iq mm hy iné any ae deligf a relaxe s plaohn a d ce mér u t io limi axec seeig o our hades; drag in l opten tists, see tn e woserks afs mod reg sh in e Ce dininor toed 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 tat Davae Murrap cs ert. A plt o ur tearle i raavson se ma in f a fetw ra . Th gre www l facilili tat g a ca c en c .pallasprojects.l f ch rap chainoo hition. “A and a molten, runny joy on the inside. Both are t enu is writ largastn the wa d heummus, served w e my first thougs flt wa ureond hummus, and the hen’f orak withnd lout byerer?’ Bt t i ’s bly diced r d and t m , “unh a delicious roas et avolm w aith a t ucoo g to o coo nge, as egg is a cr si p delight on the outside g een chio explli. A p e oerlim Th rtunity t aoonsbridg it a crudo (€12.50) ih d a od wm I g in h autted wiuh ftine een a grea at enf cht and to be r inls a c ts g for full infred clhef,” Murs s ‘h 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 unny joy on the inside. Bot 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 40 62 8 62 40 62 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 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 The Toonsbridge Halloumi (€10) is nicely 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 arred b eccoli (€8) i e The Tnd a m en, rolt e Halloumi (€10) is nice y h are front-runners for dinnertime favourites. Dave 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 foclussed but mg a ca cd I order f’iea shaith a res pboch t ioo n m, an nint the City Aa les, fi own aner ecf icuine 3–7 December. spices mix sll y a counter serv blly H t f the t ogaegeta bistro taod the sicin cof E aaretd finnhef tiot li therter/makehicl e ur cu e a was owpp tadd o m to the t t-b The Ramen Bar theramenbar.ie Hang Dai hangdaichinese.com ’pot ao to exsoet-b or bt. I ’ost a vh ce order fQ Gaf troow a igl t n bner P y crt co oga front-runner service counter and it’s plant-based focussed but s for dinnertime favourites. 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 a su y meay Hit of dude bros in td toy t e; tay th a en y p l anencey laha ee o t oe sma ence. Th t y ’s a lod te on ir s aaeed 2018es auran oin I spa t ao s fls s t ot le p to Ltos Atge te arthhe k sen. a én e of a r t myseeig o s of E te apiprvine dinind fi g a d isnrao ted the skill elin-ssxrret e Ctio s r s a lonhe of delictos in t sicall ed b . ccoe of delicy te s et opporro a y creat vs .” atcpeiny t lvene p an to a cu oachef ere v r af tat hude bf de plaler plrtes ts r ure e md wiah a to luctanah uaryihh, arinsp n-irad u , a e; thi hd with plathe kf a r t mh lf thb er ted n lf thb 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, experilr iady e n iles in Jworf fitchen. po hhades; drapint as h tion un in t e kitc , could all veer perilously close to being eyerollingly #sexyhealthyfood. For me, it is saved There mle tts; e en tv ay bte cue some bts rose goo irr n ous very b s achl e nd it e at ttes tastes lik m e c slh sic booze an t pooo prema ure y win ery, a ptifo u , ad in whleva spices mix s l tlery i y a covoure erv 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 en sced std: a gff leading tt vie he cw, a thlenaargted cd a, exper enl fanbase. All the e cea ge anr Dublin y ros in thio estaurano ju pt on t ee rh ha urlm tl it side oets phety we f decaden lhefy de’licious. A au4th th oniotes ligs an telltale woolly tend es fr h, so g experai- le f fay foso henvy oer cor er creva su es fs mi lenni ld, steamed b-uns is not on tonight, p t;ts; even t e cuhler intens its doors b t bn I d figures. Pm and f n n par e a iotr looks m pulled-a oaall E trasnd poe Desigf tain with a dish of lamb neck in chilli bean enindough Web exclusive con’tent also.den, but a fp mal g a a h t ooh t ou h w MAKINl Shelbourn fe Hot f Slurereions ht youalnwu e rdugies; thwtn quaa y o ouses a e ess eir o a y untouc e GOOD SPORTr a ci t n remt e hain g eshoe t o The Hors H h Th sons; first ys asho at io hoera Th P GARRY ON McGarry’s ns ‘ e dente a p es h Drv y a senste t in a s t cent p te ht’ in c gs, le u s e oar per a bdleh f n s w en peo l r w o st rat er tden s er t creh act-- c GARRY ON McGarry’s – 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. der MAKING A HAMES OF IT Mulligan & Haines – 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. across. d ig er iof ss od my elg a de.o e exi. I p obmd f,oe-om n oyce sc os a eig f cra, ka lo um w o n trer t pd blhat hs oden es ter sp en t y* p pu raeir sig g tt righhosie Oad in’G y’os is n-lly’s ae blil o re btcaus y first Miich m as ta st in term anda m tof thoamrade-of, I p tvretchiniy com aco g a e wa ht crel the be es t h sg se to p tf e Ien fe les iie mfbt i eenttoeminld whas were sklo- y Keap e taurv v t e th e pnsaeann b rh glarow Dhtc un an, I pt f shmcene e au b alpex, os tio o peno o ir h o. Th cen ver bs. Rosie Oad in a s nne h hich h ghin Itatsadt b er garden stt waint tke a benline fvr ier ns oeme n, ge dn badt, th e is a smaerernd th a ceno atio, lodikor oohu st rateooeher teveras hanlity. Mine was a life o d b e enurhe Wld l o si’Grady’s ie in wr a em.d o ’jy interpess ag t in o stt-rio. Thpt p , wace sf y sueahalrs. y conw L t Potager 7 Church St Skerries *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. w t r neeems engag w p useuf pe avoc g np . The s a etayerlin Snin iin.cinsg. W t unl oeen a KOKORO TORISHIO AT THE RAMtEN BAR ein e an ug y masnego a n the p b e erf b atcy m h f s lmh t e a nondt wavteepoor ethlat hes ats ct a 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 gpasrauranhsd gt r-otdeh. Mdort nceis reide in, it’s ho we crab mc s y convet ra he h lm in the kn-itn- - *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. *I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. 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 onor g ba, sen tnhes. The pooar ery mlf ics spa- lem enu of tah y be blotar e ss Twn cr a er spe lale i um p mack e woeuld-bots are s ay ts ol ldnesem e pved fitnb i a uinwar , Aotaven ” p o oorn oecg in the cr-sizeer d fiata g #ser thexyoe l ha tdy- Murray’par w s dit ensaslelion tn tpple aaspefloae, tf sefs on t ar e lift a udes the h h n ov ’s thp e os an arf a côte de boeuf uppor ado d a A p i ’us bles e od wi h thr raom i a es mbo serv em o to tnnin eoascene r deliciol h-o o u d coroceied when I lea tervr lo ks h Considering its history ofd transience,his oren astes a ale next twneke a g p ento a h f H ît e d o,bhter is dee C ey men ea h o P ol lfecooinang au r 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 charm*I mean that figuratively of course, I was not literally overwhelmed by women. r oun nd wtht stahe lif-sized plates a un s ae cartics arh t g co -n vinegabeen croauce p os ainin l avo-greeason s a ic p ciayl-s.ber. b ttera ov.er fach r ch af eesed p t of lie micrhe sy m n. eanuW er pary sbi td af t o-gl fried creens ao a cu 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 charmt og m p s t’/wa ar rigu y, aked out in jd itns a f t od a s A pft w W er pu n wrifah uniqhue liith s tlt d o a e gagemenne e menehe Georg ai and r ro ber w t uin mioh tked do ly lonounced in the Fn t saline with just a sug kestion of sweetness y), but pulled-a of this det mith m h tic d in a cr d b em, robs ohi o t goa er P y cr sp shirt. I o h ple wa e po qlaauicklny set n th b o t erbt’is a lo ma. g exp ni plr tla ice crib a d then a b et, b d. Iu eelm tls a lit vaeri-o o ABtF 2025 oper t as the f b ery b enped h soo LE te inpe og succra et caramea thias fair sspeoe p inc connections. This is top drawer stuff. A mousse c Considering its history of transience,aer tiamooraattoer J d it’s n o int s t y tarny pad in at. Bpavlava a at an s, ak of this co ea, positio ed sm k bact, of co g b.etweme fen tthte tly upliic. Jus ogoup w t hy is tetot s tohe had goeiure s itd, lau p Ilee a n, ta eh e ie of affairden s dinog os inatudinlled ruvo uch ap d ke e p 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 s as tot tcotnh ae Ihy is tttran umo erd o t e purs t of the ep unnism t aay textures liic. J ur on a sod is – 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. es Joyce, I waf thes s lourooircsks”g, Ulyssg oh hy it i ws ho I s t of tasd sh ie oy inltth adyjnsh t muu e s, per u didnu’t ho tou s racert wlsinle we yea ot drain r vinag in a y ssopea t f le imost- , “, Haine ep w unh sm tihut is t e st tha en -h is goole. This sut er gar s m abd tha c r us omer ys wasttts-thile hig eres hidb fa a af cccs omerhs arm, w s coaumn.id. And bring way. Having pr li oles ivs he Bu ca ude h tail mhh e n dlts nys. The Pet. lioude h t getting all th F On t t lar i abe dam 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 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. 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 n the what cratrtricatpeose v, ded k an li eg wha a p a a er m b is h ers ca nd their intereigd n io hbour ood’ ouss er her r p es le t. Cer e . The ca o g experi pr too heavy o fa nd ased aned ruad itt n 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 hConsidering its history of transience, of Cashel blue cheese o er a celery and apple li y wset fl bnagle Desig t couer ueald h er io and shortvy) salad of smashed 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 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 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 LOCATION IS QUAY Charlotte Quay f the woulld-be Diol in that fly back on P nell Squar r inside. 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J s h e a lil b r raeso os g y t dr e ormknur halva STEP INSIDE uarsh gl sr Du c fair tlin woe a g ret e waermine a sinur ne end oldlent tnat ugu t to Apa or y himself, and a chef ler lig n mo wa ag o carminoamo oeras aevuone w bs ot 20 pe gam , bluet fsl orgil a gav, i.so a e o h oar s invefudinoug he ouact ph ar aere a sing oo my a e h pg tg o enf thts whiar t ad, there is a sm ttt wad th tf c lotgined by Philip K. Dick.g tace atterins acer w ue s a e wae co e dominsn u f tohthit six. p. of all time (Gooble it) and the dining r har f g t w-s k uinne p t so n Dtvub, bg enq I woims. Unaca otviof co o t e mint n e bg c e 19. Thii feels as ifd it wa didn’ in rnt i eaer gahe tba anrmin ca nandin t l b aavt oovo, ths erintethinhen I f to fair tblin w af fere ihh tt to dtside onin er m n wa g oe o w-slimg senhar noef li hi e game, bud al a gap o dbo rdg and clludin Fr m tne oom, wt a old ens. 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In those days, prior to the vagaries of global GOOD SPORT The Pavilion Bar at Trinity College Dublin aptaMu ligan & Haines e co ssurance that it waf th rlin w d te i Fugn was qe low-lit hindqparen s we ve Swa l tine operatound. If I had my cnhoice, on the strength ofart oe s acen tuThe Shelbourne HMti ES OF IuT n ler lets wg t lg. Illelinv p Drs n a le chueth’s lt h ae be min ur befk dre e beThe Horses oe in a bar that kno ts pd thws ho th g of enigma. H hw a t Thei iG A HtAotelloating home, ordering and popping a cork.een a drded their oe b s, on te sreo o p ad f vainv eo debd theo, ay - ome yea s after the foundation of th and an allege ce t GOOD SPORT The Pavilion Bar at Trinity College Dublin SADDLE SUP The Horseshoe Bar at The Shelbourne Hotel SADDLE SUP The Horseshoe Bar at The Shelbourne Hotel SOUND OUT Stage 19 uene o ues in town for d ta es thau o So bn dt.t t ext dot estin as non hf ohn e a sina r t s a le es. Sibliasthmm t t a ar ing from Hang Dai, although I understand that - Hum a f w reap eyf tshil , it iss one of the oheir t b ablisrmm tless vum d thte ci y cen rd threfit;oaryh the lens fhm h’ Wi GASTROGASTRO words Aoife McElwain photos Mark Duggan seats after smoking on the terrace. ‘You’re so seats after smoking on the terrace. ‘You’re so race. ‘ 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 Stagag EIGHT nen SOUND OUT Stage 19 particularly want anyo e yo ugust tho Aprid abad br t ” o ov ere wwerouurgeo at en nyecewa-ys. en York Street’s The Swan is a pub of n my cohroice, w S h cod abad br t” of The Rd t rader f d dir temor wosrse, y mo e potly int S DRINKINT OUG St ON CLOUD OUND 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. DRINKING ON CLOUD EIGHT Humphrey’s remar n assuran ticf this 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 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 asures o afttail menu cla ouwv ld g etles d awtblf cobinur, it r es a e es eir oe misttak Squa er dinnin, bhlt. I mle nkh reo t d ceiline tepg co t e b lietle disnhncer n qu everage it. oro A r asstcts, ngerok firaopor e tm blishm tion ws ho tt tn pon hraumineg thon signagge a at y a ten rrade-o ld slom tl Wd or ae wou io vmy pt h m er e iSti ugsuming t oy w bnly f ion d oee e s ast So bd wae 19’cs nme ac er es.r olikl. Arintudenll of the b e e ht wa tin i pt f J e way tohis py M mir dly’s is h ’t. I mins npno a p tfer th lyhit tblin, k uapot is not th s Forttuna elt y McGanrry’ poure less se t s no ers, iet s d i linh s uden sioauh ll bs a id u a srurky, t bod pinoaoe o t t oure less scc Mt aligah osphiy finears I h h with m ars t in t w t e s b as ers a srlcreen scrt s pla ine p ortrsh te-racin w lo D S. En resu b’bs designl THROWING SHAPES085-2357664 en s M o ralts, n an sigulavours andage a e Cirnd old k, ing t y p lm ue h d balancing act of not taking itselfio too seriouslyd ’ o ra ts, nendfunage a le y prl like Im icur p hunsera ers p s t g poo . It is authentically itself without being acT king its na we es lo utlely le sins illose prose menu t and tvhe beye conaden. Ir cGal ry’g y pre this for herselffh h umn. s. No c d sm k bant pse avd the b er garden. Its clos area, position (kung) po-faced. I like to think that Fuschia avo gag ee vaiding eye contact wktT ing its namerximity to the unate y McGa y’s is h eens. No c ahh t or cra nat or cra Fort Book Norrw!n go for a cigaStep Inside 227x108mm_Nombr.indd 1 isiblee fph: (01) 537 5767uet a frals. Th 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. DUBLIN ART BOOK FAIR 2025 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 l w ptl plum ac c receses so t bu Joshua Tree. (It describres itself as a brasserie, no Joshtua Tree. (It describes itself as a brasserie, no se o uaiuce pr, baby b et o e p rtel. It lo ks reestaur utif their lovlw nhoots a ach I , thddere eaed Highlighting high-quality contemporary artists’ publications, Dublin Art Book Fair is Ireland‘s leading art book fair. Guest curator and former sheep farmer Dr. Selina Guinness is hosting crab m eat ann The pub is hvoce to a res ular menu soft white t e cllan i d do 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 er s y Chriatn een. tle tt;s k m derloain f llet (aka the c m t had), t p t c l sarred i eac va es t e a , visit templebargallery Poké, proteins bow s and peanut cacao balls vani a ice crs covured b s lovesytma oe s a litessentiallcom h s coloks. could all veer perilously close to being eyerollingly #sexyhealthyfood. For me, it is saved 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 Tho e maoteins boe blmw s and p anuon out, as umps teo ir t cacao balls could all veer perilously close to being eyerollingly #sexyhealthyfood. For me, it is saved loya ced st ff leading th get over t e psyc o ey neel barror D blinins to ff h get over the psyc o s s o s worth sating offg out. t e beaten track. Thi ical bp t iarrier of e eekin the beaten track. This spot is worth seeking out. loyal fa bnh ase. All thh logica d is f ier o h log 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. ucceea rea y n r s fod an alread s to uf eater g o hed i e anhef n a e - er if achend in what t ucculene th to yllden, flsic buffeason enough fs ro.oy c ps on the c u leafy fror more informa mospher m retto a 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 Orwell Road 8 Orwell Road Rathgar Dublin 6 i d aa eam (€8.50) is lo cucumbers fyond.ar Ds covr far to be ‘ oa hot mustar , c ram e v tlign t a t serv r de co each ah id fig desserlt with amaed flrett s orwellroad.comd p wito t e 14th.y is rose gon tld tells me that he’s not quite happy with it Ft eleh and fig desg s n rinkts ha g od goour door ze a l g Tho puand-ao the vs de h ediisiouh a mi w n just a sugiesapy belld hl ofestion ofe t L brae i pf tt meat enas llio u t cou -oi A p anet be co ullaer paesist tmmea eau Thets palm tr cial (€15 extd a c rs rom r jelly divides the table but I know better. Ans suppor et d by Opportunities for Yr thouth, a natiom i p hrategy, and the Depavrt eden thin Bar atradi ion it singem led lio of whattmpg mom apen inag in teor s o seat ar e 19 and an assurance that it’s one of the preemi-’ wa op u ee, asso aa ed Victd bce 1661, anith i old t o by Mh-h e Rmpd thae Ciniy o va r e R e malirre, a af what it i us at. Sl Was moere a ah hefoierlls a t ump ooey sses in t e city cen r t ldest aoin estle in The Sadd’ole Ruet m ftksr dinnv tvoiuy y y sister it h-h Therniog Tlio ttd I df trhe sign ere on tuxifr façy serfkff their aemainhr 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 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 somev 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 t tio t e Rt ya s in s e ther ti st d as a b llh h ll or an inter DRINKING ON CLOUD EIGHT Humphrey’s in 1897. Secondlty, it has in recen e a o out ofl rl e serao There ie aaigelles of B ra t S ee t o s roy ut k og in a fotr anc eies a ter y u 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 aeged t e wa uire t s nos in recent years beenuy linliciFh m tg totbomime – a fac e de iaa n mo-woldn’ot od-pein rgs a uageflem ap ign wao thrhe t l esto yt acrosw r a f s.ehreason ’ st yl , it is one of th their tat estle in The Saddle R m ftkr dinnerou d atindls a “ s; fir paYor rk Street’y want an n is a pub o ow sf note 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 ticularl s The S yone you kn my c oen glinde ne had bhe doov. Were cotnd t ote for licensed premises in to e city cen rt e haal peublicean tke a fi Thin o t e lo . Gktailsevo uert seugl haunsin licene rd p emi e hr Ba’bout four bells, drink some stra s rrtr opera et d as a bar since 1661, and t iht seeme afforded the reputation as a hub f r co didnlan ’ionadot rpno bea. Th g Se tgae 19, bd-hugoa h ae flos tthy y a bad h io o t coi enurts n thiusinf tys ts ess e oldes b ablism “bples oen invi. Wtg Tt s, fge po ’ thmiec ice coo S pen us han pa o a mealictioe ot t t h b , w ext dode ne h b he door ext do v s s leme-owa crds s ” tlos ong cocb o fun ety’s, f r better oh t e ace s ct y int ements a sitphre ’as Dn ao ta. Ade r ertines a “d aer - andal r. Wster Shm h’ts at ac iohrety’ h d to t er oetthe plr f ey a e un uo- th an t seo Wet tie pllium Sepeoo e dis a r r er - anery siith of its n arme elicits in many a knowing smi taw-s g sal th cens n y in tf doe Tig sp t o per moana,siestt h urs t t ten IsiesutSOME OLD YARN The Rag Trader a y un ouc e o sta led by Thoma I wo’Rei yu l - et t a oe Shm olhbt ha e baciouv ay – peaofe minfo e re f th a llin see t ere wa cihtr sin y miany w ior tld t o b o s, on y Stoene mbanoreuv, tr. Ierg or oar ade r fy iden i aewtn qnis ntah a vieaairowah e essenh d Vict l C llegor a aff ins a mo ded th ys ery. Per an as a hht y dinnen, bF ll h e me hndin us wcest imlcohaolic, otlivag eg ld se. beers on o fer td b h e detro R, bwaihu d tntiohe bhn a si-a d in D eneri, ch af th te ‘inner t t, pe oesp e thavbsu in 1897. Secondly, i o acqs instahi t ha tine operations in town. The mere men t q rervnew Hu k fe re a rv of its na and a the ‘dr hat it’ ’ we just enjolace twa er to t er umnyt outld even ble furern.i en f €4.70, pretty reaso a th or a tow s migra’s imd drdick ti kvs o ao los nohelould be ordert aef Th l lled by Thomens I wollld g tr ao tu taps thaourne ah pk aftserh hn me ru an anythin -llesdey.e over th the res tec at as a b tks, we sing co e lims ea t a Triineirish sas F O’Reie of the i g t o inl hmmon sensurne aed in ths me ogs mi td h le oi n intg o s F O e essroximie roug Dr e s r et’s l v pew t, tl e ext ms o y tet o t ed r tha o at yo th ir di te insigbps tne mlic hs more a age o trat en- w to makne them befing in tn a io as m imm i lesury Ste two ptu nlitest af the sig n ahenh h w tird oby coly in h a e w war s a cer ant. Snneg-esr ene er nent venues in ty run in Dh be emil o es ey o losh iny drar a n tythin h rtminasorgdv pWE’RE LOnVINGp…ld gt cokere gs, art lieneth, w ood a sdt fade) le f ost t own prticihvan to we oe oen heem uet to fore loer bt ttg-es astceussreh ’emen r oe do thif d lik se a fi pttin o ta o bn h the a o ld g e ties; t ph ckwases oid rooug sk afr e-w ore wn sleinly a b o oe t at int vlic ht w tytens; H” otf The Ra oaere most rat ent ls hin ser b’ h oo ta. Atdlvr ftiose o se, inted deplize tu in , thsiderabls on uc s sarsr-iner examg Te min fa e popsl SOME OLD YARN The Rag Trader 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 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 p ace to lo diahe ven sa n tyt h g par d intteesloseg a toue assume i ove teac f th e cotniah o jubs e yt hs; Hlliaim Streoos Da o ame elicits in many a kn miner un lo Rtae av miav se a e vtesinad le w en I w g smileder i Rdinlcash p b ste n okh t a y ft 20 pr th re t-o m ularly want anyo e you kI mlin w’t admi Stinersd depicg tu k a eirsras n a s so my a he um p ori . A hin udenlo tl of the b rader f eref l g rra ions in town. The mere mentio t qpuit ta cere p ennieniaay t ethairh bomis tly mhpf our si us gui g a littble sleeins n tovld of thwe d e reputatio h ps tub f sr co solciatio e m tg tininmen te o do as ep ra bd sig wa y Coerin dinn ege De b ble 19. Thiid do m hrhinan an iew H t tthhr s nlugs, b tw swoetr sn was mooe’nho ns w ears beer ng t y u ab gs a t t t rh bcit d in th y t d aald heatet te boshdel ere thy s on o er to see te no t an yco unninor mesf b dies sd. Aanio en lot tiol war. Thhen mteey nting’s you d odor, blks r at ave blno ts os toun o unreme simioy a falace hlbhik whend asation uMdur b” tnio s a d I drans in toeir r r l h un pt it ias no rader ikk h ds te do li The r, a shyf tt o v it is a t lent th es to whme er a hreeoo’s, ft r bor ler o of ta ure ora ouyceaeog me long jnto per ok ef it; The root of thi ybody lo in ble in The Sadd und thhim f etlt d dir cr wo ky cenly-Se t not ehier it is a o gt t ss s min or t Wts aacent of trhle R ausic co etre reot y inrtse ou ount me cit r dinn , BIMM - Thlind , own for dates tuaI must admi’t pys immediatr ev w sty c bling , wearo rp e ll of t h Chinese or no. I ha e a soft spot fo. Thlior this place.cke h-h The s one m eaos tt o ded t h o ad ken ab . Wit t eh i t t e oh oh bta tn more t d aid hs w ld he t ou erth e y uino er uare t. Wiin unhquesininet Sty r e a aeqtur befooaylytcy a - g e se. g t ts geir snugs, b l nmpd do m hihinpint s asso a out t ias t ao ta leure oeemtoliacea et ere o liuh hr prc ovt;es a t, et t y hhin s u hoe b feir r s asso ab tion remae n es mhi g ok on Christmas Everr ws tehy t n remhinf the lobowaby iner anyoeev lickt tesb hd coftt, Bindyh un Mu ligahn & H ines i s, o neshin . Than ygthan gts.e o ers pn he old two bsirdugcer t it go oglic h e sig ff Pf tlies y i ll wn sly idenlyie didn e uesd like a fi pthyt it ia osng-es mss, perm trmancesmenlitale di and opnt i s nsinlien a her on aer k lifm ireir a f h an it was imaa y j kd cdin (€4.80) lee p y twatoloibmle w en I. The erf c sal hmter o sgm, w bnd thg artustonaled ruing a li e w iohule wg to be desired. s e s gosioerang rlletry in t h esidn-tt le high-ceiling den f r d ps spo e p iol inrhaesenlt – twth artf uoy minkwehen tess eir s spe pteaer garmienaing a li le surs the seres S u c siu immenqo tota oue inourite TV shol h of oaur loml mt--sic dinn , bo i th io tote Shnrablerin , it rth praod sloortenite b veSTEP INSIDE The Hideout n August t he it.ded abovbtach d to htn h e me wa o difucf h burbllsh rd h o f l b g os seen in i. W s, fa ol oo s t rmi riert e a ’t hem an tob rf wuinro t at mk esbnt drinminrag inunt, nf t ies; t the tu erhat hr t, j ouses a e esesheir o en se cibiou t v o o fttaesd sh rlen tl m S wtin g-eslin taas in tm ne h the lens i’t heeme pu seeme lobby inl. Th v lic ef t n in D b revo hve d t t a s Ut umine ioht of o t abace com u kno m So boicen hk lext do e tken in h d t ’s bld g nin e H s D ky cen re roiuus t e prevonv’e ld s c inest s nsbw lo ssok f eat cn tbl ou erlas of the by o g yvn t t y u do tanupa o a meh int e ominaac ousm in astu rden s one or f th were s gaoalim Fe iy in tio h t ar ely drae wno tue c e il ertato loho o c, ta g o es eySthrte 19’c a urte amind b uar h rtminarytatr onio h no ust he i in age 19’p fbr g t ee wad b unile eser bliahmlened ’ waro in w e s ndinnklcagsh prb s e e; H lts Th le s o e reahkshe e s one omin re nn- ts p agioios guiav e; Hne whiopu meven be f didn’On a w-sachink indephlidentter k t you donl ou int ug g a ho n o e way ok wa ass sus-r ftto agoreth the doo wirs ci lengths t Wain Sp wytt o eed to hd t e m er or fy aer ligtiout in earao e do ts wae tr br in faeefo teictharde ah h A my c p a le in The Sadd e w” of Thr e ae waoosluurgeo t entny cettwa-ys. en, w S ove tpf thovhr w s umbo ld steloser to tw los k fd bt camhun t o Apn hl ne had blize th e co siderablin fao ty a l didn e n a-n tb rf Jd o t trroo’oruaooeshoce bveertperougl haa er t. Sr tg t t s in t d thrf eir rkthaih the lens h W o . A inthuden te Rve ehi o j y mormi o aran eir ts soblism if Jh adjny try’ets Daoetta. Ad er - anse,a t eir t btkhili mi “bacu s; H e we oicelde ne h h hpg t’ ken e considera’bs bld g opug r essaeinshythtlu’en is; Hlliam S d ty’terowr y-Seren ls e anlinainerd dep t eg a touur t os ump e a sing le o d. F a “po ee dots w e t s n os d dir - oa ed, I wt to coa g e w g p cretciclize thaf a m pg o a mumine t oeroe ae f a mabtlini ge tm a g t o th r ae aro j y more propiu a n t s o le e a librd Th n quaat m s tt drnlouxi ar y s m ouv s te a libh-hyin sin , as mpe seane sigin oinff tg inet o old ttal the r aouge B sig t tt wy Bu e s yg afnn te oenesap s od m e inps tho py oohu uir ep I wee al immihdiate saone mb o toane be ssre drudenlo lifm ilet oly identi owwo b f td oies; tte tga aar euvt f. Iarg har Dys aimte tttlie-h d like a fi pttin o ta er be di a s, per oougl ha conra et es ag Trader i hiudenme. Iag h D h s aerva d pt tado hp t gs a ee i goo doooasn Dratinu erepe twye-upposedly poure les adoouin e nald sig , ss nure ob oyoceath a q lietf Guinn. Th a vld gnd mth. Bsigh sapy rv hn ipuesqfh pdtro wl es ca . Br th sead ceinlin ig h d slo h ccant ausa l b a h gl re oos Dir tde S e atiee THE HOME OF ienTHE HOME OFoccrumth apnd k s. I fe hlt ig ohn one ol in th e ue ps m les o heolet wa nl oiot wale cate we court be pug uph: (01) 537 5767t rtaving a fro 49 South William Street, Dublin 2, 01 537 5767 RESTAURANT s. The s filling ofl. (It descr ankinesscil l of. It is something that you ouses a RESTAURANT w tiently spiced crustacean. T lpplem Joshua Tree. (It describes itself aes a brasserie, no h Thes areans p a mith ma h ticd blobs o le acd blobs of s , rft g ar v vonado sas little to compar’s deli-oa bli ts ered and blacenehds a statement of ucumber, t poseks of a wif a y ere I rema Estattng te orick nd pern c d a g ado tuct ee a mesan fondue on sourl bs will be op nd desig ’t ro swe business and she seems to hay of toc eason.ad it’s n oar ehliped bisioarhts crenn io er perlson ain 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 crt been cro ot buttauce p’uie a ing u crur p “rickeled o er ec ly oniman (€3), wlen angd cirdcu e so than a dish of lightly Web exclusive cnonttent also. um sa s a inside. Hkan y! 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Paul Rooney’s new veg-ture Glas Deli opened its doors just before Easter, bringing with it an incredible array of vegan and vegetarian dishes to enjoy at home, alongside a terrific selection of artisanal produce from some outstanding Irish suppliers. @glas_deli Nutbutter Forbes Street Grand Canal Dock Dublin 2 www.nutbutter.ie Meanwhile, Brother Hubbard marked their ninth birthday by announcing that the latest addition to their culinary band would also be situated on Dunville Avenue. Located just across the road from the Village Butcher, their new enterprise looks set to add a tantalising taste of Eastern promise to the Dublin 6 suburb, with a feast of delicious menus and flavours inspired by cooks such as Yotam Ottolenghi and Sabrina Ghayour. brotherhubbard.ie Charlotte Quay Charlotte Quay Dock, Dublin 4 charlottequay.ie 01 9089490 Charlotte Quay Charlotte Quay Dock, Dublin 4 charlottequay.ie 01 9089490 Nutbutter Forbes Street Grand Canal Dock Dublin 2 www.nutbutter.ie Upper Rathmines Dublin 6 rodybolands.com or me. It’s back on 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 ar , I paely anybody’a w nnounce t Featuring a dazzling array ogf things tro do,s a soh I’m told that there’ri d und pinulg ceramic a tists. 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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. and rich, shot through with the fresh heat of ts ao pin ood, to a obs rbtion luded the best (striy di vinra. Th enin’ ’t i ys. A t a im hi f hicke cd comfortin g that t e etaerb blyh stout arn m essences - the taste bd a condenle od pluff pa t nchico w mor orwor no other rer leason than it is possibk rva y welair of finou . u le ur bill, spread (€3.50 s wd bn Tents in th pollen – I king aith t e n on your face as it puts a notch on your belt. Atc d this mon w – anh he men it. T to do so hich in55 menludes two b ttrt wiles oth stt to put a smile out d a condensed pl FADE LASER STUDIO NO. 2 GRAFTON ST. DUBLIN T. 01 539 0777 | WWW.FADELASER.COM FADE LASER STUDIO NO. 2 GRAFTON ST. 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Service is charming throughout and it’t i l a an e ve g” It’s heolthy ehic t t t & Cotihlo bw l a b aut ant that engenders from China. I was known to eat instant noodles out of a flower pot as a kid (not an abuse scenario), but I came of age with my first bowl of ‘real’ ramen in 2004 in a small, sweaty restaurant on 1st Ave in New York’s East Village. Reader – that restaurant was Momofuku and the small, sweaty guy labouring over the gigantic stockpot was one David Chang. If you don’t know who that is then you don’t know noodles. He almost single-handedly created the ramensurge that rose in NYC and crashed in London. 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. A paltry €25 buys you a smartly boxed ramen pack for two with clear instructions for heating and assembly. You could just order take-out but where’s the fun in that? The Classic Tonkotsu delivers that rich, milky broth slicked with collagen that comes from porcine bones and patience while the Kokoro Torishio features a delicate chicken stock fragrant with ginger. Either bowl could hold their own in Tokyo. If you want to show somebody that you care over the holiday send them a pack and treat yourself too. You could fire up the Zoom (other video-conferencing platforms are available), prep and slurp together in real time. If that’s not the spirit of the season, then I don’t know what is. Nevertheless, I hope that we are all lucky enough to be around people we care for this Christmas and wise enough to keep our distance from people we don’t. May our spirits be high and our infection rates low. vac umpn a ac er b in farefurbiuthard rb ors tto tio ese s o es eion outh atmosphere-stifling shortcomings that are associated with being the haunt primarily of monied fifty-something gents. The Swan isn’t purely a tourist-trapping that the meat clings grudgingly to those ribs. With the timing right this dish should become a signature. Only one dish fails to come off and that’s the aforementioned Dry-Aged Monkfish. The ageing was not mentioned on the menu or by our server, I had to ask. There’s nothing new about the technique, of course, it’s just having a moment thanks to the folks at Saltwater (who supply this place). It produces a firm textural quality that’s well, neither fish nor flesh and one that just doesn’t work with a rich cream sauce punched up with about a tablespoon of roe. The smoked mussels also felt too strident for me. I salute the ambition nevertheless. Rump of lamb is perfectly executed and served with a neat riff on the caesar salad. The kitchen doesn’t seem to have quite The Shelbourne Hotel 27 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 and rich, shot through with the fresh heat of jalapeños and balanced with gouts of cooling sour cream. The accompanying cornbread is the best I’ve had outside its native country. 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. 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They don’t appear on the bill, but I should point out that those ‘Ballymakenny Spuds’ are really worth paying for. They are long planks of very good (deeply burnished) chips. There’s a strikingly verdant wild garlic mayo alongside that I lick from my index finger with tipsy relish. Don’t let that put you off. There’s a Côte de Boeuf (McLoughlin’s) to share for the relatively reasonable price of €70. That’s ashtray money for folks ‘round these parts. As ever, don’t order this on your first visit, allow the kitchen to show you what they’re made of. Our server is genial and polite, if a little reluctant to spill the beans on what we’ve ordered once the plates hit the table. One of the chefs visiting the dining room manfully stepped into the breach. The glitches to me seemed to suggest an uneven night’s service rather than anything else. Young restaurants can have off nights and great restaurants rarely arrive fully formed. 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The third evening you might come Ita ali vert ohis is a North Star to followv - ryone and to add to the choice of what’s on offer else hw ere,” he says. “One night you might eat I UNWINDtbe n tter for a pl hant-b e a Thaitali out to Nu, thu ext you mig t haavsed dinner.” That sounds like a b la ance that I can get behind. insp eir d meal. The third evening you might come out to Nutbutter for a plant-based dinner.” That sounds like a b la ance that I can get behind. Charlotte Quay Charlotte Quay Dock, Dublin 4 charlottequay.ie 01 9089490 of foreign origin as local or ‘typical’. However, ingredients such as sugar, spices, dried citrus, currants and tea (each a product of globalisation) have long been staples in our culinary larder. Despite hailing from distant shores, these provisions ironically form the basis of many of our traditional recipes. Our speckled fruit loaf, known as Bairín Breac or Barmbrack, is an example of that. One could argue that family favourites such as chilli con carne, “spag bol”, chicken tikka masala and even fish and chips are now ingrained within our food identity. These bastardised versions of dishes from foreign cultures are examples of immigration, acculturation and/or imperialism. Clarifying what Irish food is today perhaps requires an assessment of what we eat, not solely what dishes we ate. Who knows, Feijoada might be the next generation’s Tuesday night favourite… I’m often asked who serves the most authentic Clickety-clack now! www.totallydublin.ie heir banana split is a dessercolate t ou a lot ofd er and two ice cream a hiutteer i ntiore t responsibility to be all things to all men when they operate in relative geographical isolation, it all just seems a little off to be in a pub in Dublin that makes you feel like you’re having a pint in Kildare Town. On the other hand, perhaps this curious unDublin quality is the very thing that attracts much of their clientele. Having recently visited to take in the All-Ireland Final, to say there was a conspicuous dearth of Dubs would be an understatement. Rodys is almost akin to a rural Ireland themed, TGI Fridays style bar/ restaurant – useful for both family dining and unavoidable work drinks. This dubious distinction alone assures Rody’s position within the Rathmines Pub Ecosystem. DW d y d to S lot budes t lent that the fi h rloor manaderer atn nud bh inasut it’or me a rles o , revn b g in the coll n ry we ut ns os a mouthfo.l. Og f flood but it is f pespect r thdos, co uni ppar Clickety-clack now! www.totallydublin.ie ut work reae con ext o ncleio y t e Kir re a ron others, t Clickety-clack now! www.totallydublin.ie , soomh quality in my manor. F y ors to t u mmest enjy tyeo d wh wa sprinkled in goji berrcay desig g. o wth clubs to I n boo d anttestaurasud buosi lg b thde bent to the prissy will of the designer It do e wa ies. I liat thiuro be acces estaurant they will e er need. The rest of lot but it’s still a beautiful room over-looking the canal, with really lovely food and service. It doesn’t appear that this team is chasing a Michelin star. Nonetheless, it’s certainly still a treat to eat there. d harptifuol ropprt tert y eason to e a joint ofillin sh t he doesns t om ovs, it’-lookf p n es ra herv responsibility to be all things to all men when they operate in relative geographical isolation, it all just seems a little off to be in a pub in Dublin that makes you feel like you’re having a pint in Kildare Town. On the other hand, perhaps this curious unDublin quality is the very thing that attracts much of their clientele. Having recently visited to take in the All-Ireland Final, to say there was a conspicuous dearth of Dubs would be an understatement. Rodys is almost akin to a rural Ireland themed, TGI Fridays style bar/ restaurant – useful for both family dining and unavoidable work drinks. This dubious distinction alone assures Rody’s position within the Rathmines Pub Ecosystem. DW Clickety-clack now! www.totallydublin.ie with salt caramel and praline ice cream stays true to its origins while delivering a flair of finesse. The elements in the chocolate tart with stout ice cream and a condensed plum sauce (adding another €4 to the menu) are too intense on their own but work really well as a mouthful. Our bill, which includes two bottles of still water and two macchiatos, comes to €104, excluding tip. This restaurant may have gone through a Clickety-clack now! www.totallydublin.ie nater. Tor e not. But if you’re here anyway, you could do worse. Clickety-clack now! www.totallydublin.ie oo no maccd hon y) ames to €104, ex ludink lcels at prhoducing fussed-o e kiaing one thr h wt Nutba os, co d almest enjl ed bd when tah heir o of our par urrat auram in taveratc- en. ucat v bd gitut it’ areins teaupen eth opriate, with lte’leshin s cer r a restricti.ve . W err ur menu t ra s a prosibg a o eves ttaa. Ns ophe’less, its cer by exhibiting style and substance. In the kitchen, jars of fermented cabbage are on their way to becoming kimchi for the chilli, lime and tamarind rice bowl (€7.50). The bread used for their toast is a deliciously thick wedge of sweet brown bread made for Nutbutter by Lumney’s Bread in Inchicore. Their Nutella-style cacao and hazelnut spread (€3.50 served on toast with banana, bee pollen – I know – and honey) and almond butters are all made by Murray’s team in the kitchen. Similarly to Sprout & Co, the plant-based busiin-D b tioeflin-bn aro nhb u-die li t a a ave weeeeeros s ess at id altd the neces les h li hich s lhs, Mts deved irrn - sn olid option. They say you shouldn’t mix business with pleasure, but there’s a welcome chance to combine both at Listoke Distillery this summer. Founder Bronagh Conlon has launched an innovative online fundraiser raffling off 5% of the family business. 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At the same time, it makes me think about how the food we eat here has dramatically changed. This leads me to wonder if we can shift the meaning to celebrate our blended heritage. We’ve come a long way from what was once a diet that largely constituted salted meats, tubers and brassicas. That’s before we’ve even touched on “bia bán” – which quite literally translates into “white food” – a term referring to potatoes, milk, butter and grains, all of which formed the mainstay of our diet prior to the 20th century. After that dip into our relatively short food history – its progression blighted by oppression and colonialism – is it accurate to say that the food which we identify as “Irish” today, is in fact the food of yesterday? If we focus solely on the indiginous food of our past (albeit there are many wonderful things about it) we are at risk of ignoring the diverse community and cooking styles in practice in Ireland right now. 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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 o maskonts and an ugly ducking, this is one of the finer examples of the ‘heritage pubs’ that entice countless visitors to these shores every year. With close ties to both the aforementioned Rising and the Civil War, the exterior façade remains pockmarked from gunfire, carrying a similar old-world prestige to the wood-panelled watering holes of Baggot Street, without the o thuck nh pporrf a md btr tk walsl of th-e baae n y o k o the ‘heresiderablrader f d dirl p ur t of o hi t unism in tua e, t e e wa y moref lurbiuthard e wade appe cent as we v l o s asf the f lier, th drinker, y V gue dr “by verbe wth sesor caalin bo bols. Thirce t dranatnion wleruderd ne inte s t w modern p p n. Fe ae entiro s s, siwee vacus portrn tint res vh at dare, wal. 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Thre sit I rn hi ur sure tmarahrgt l bts awa h lieu- e as casWw dg ar th s suclh litony e no-ceihy’ e t e acg o ehnd hvaer unremp g de ment ianen tehe E liqh s, to op Srtree cam us ar tlho th om ininpkanions wasus oo b bmm crh e are myhrs locs nocan t, wy h em in D bet-to R h cies in W derly hfd om n co i-di mo porre canmpulo rnlv a ue a g sr a rosotuol or an , ybsi eceg alinik: all dras.in hsh an splf, eh-aeir clos he. €4.70, pretty reaso a oerer le fext I coatg wnfer fhn o ra uerce tr r io ywap to sis fwe f pr tb e unvere w-b s te o €4.70, pr w loeratiom eros or cace not. Linly drareehe duaders. If rt d a d inr a te Sesn ihis deftlht’. Sth lpemhi d nf gedate oen stroepralnl l its avian namtesaaeebats a n dr shdini in te t ct stwaliy b le signj, hahur atmosphere-stifling shortcomings that are associated with being the haunt primarily of monied fifty-something gents. The Swan isn’t purely a tourist-trapping At least ten minhimtnutes after mains havhi iae beene drink alo see avian counter rpad rlicio in n . Cle of l emi ts t h. On t t arn sis o etemat srlooehneacg n si two sides: i tles i rige wb ld ie Swa n i.s a crea d hg a bs, i ’s h cd h p s t Th tore i Mol o pn oo fueserio am ao goktg olo two sides: i rigv hd b t s sure, hin siy a mraic, hl bls a p’t coclavres te a ntur S ro g tlestett? Wd hca G cns caos mi ame o g o e 19 i l et u its avian nam tahe nod to sit in quiet coay sset e H rakn. ikttis ol yerrratn atnyos g a r e ui d t e tt. W being th H t tlacles. It wat l te psph thha avian co An t oh rnda t, ia h ‘ce s foace te bicheanumni) aeqdputsicnes im et-f hior suesly. W er e smaense ih ooug in n dt. A f wo t H e spa hi wlesy an nacig o in a cottnyicof whrakes as casne oge e n -eg o url u y. 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A well stocked bar (Guinness €4.90) lines one b h yth’s a di h of minie iet to tg per hhe men oph l oy sts gat onaive td g er wessio t a old faehio izzae ‘ ht t m lic f Sfeer wyuven imlysklie a d pfaces hle drin t A ump e o, I r ts gatssd t f g ig B winlg thd und drsenueaopytk uurger t tlret in eshtt on, w d ci ilivlegrn ls. Wa . ayinoumr the f th der ps ‘Sh d ahl o ters, ter b leaks. A r hi s (wi.th est oe achusid a cooarge 19, tks pt tiem ph, I delcide to colur l ader a B t a o s fl in , r tep on aot wt tacotegloeiwts (€9.50 ele m n s oo , t oel sre simio f their loe sn jlfcentenleriminrgnin . Run asrde sem fe mant f r a bes etvun-o rtuco tr b lts (flo kt les al as pdic ld cosg ottside weno gikt sitbt fra y-hwar ef aos ae y a ine r tio esside e in g pe tiichid. Rtrrn w er a co tppe, inosi ad pd v ,der a Bi ts. A e hind tier ets tovhd fhtm in nhe b le of ld c n ttt y g f in usoeet h rrora s ea e o n ir ai uesqk roramea, decidedlicd wace dols n g tni iyseo pos t l radotoerlcee oravoohraeunnad ielyesasace u pem h otae b s (€9.50 e erh) fall D e oe ter do lic des e feyk onp r ina nler ficr a f ur ceiling and lighting are both fittingly low. A well stocked bar (Guinness €4.90) lines one nher ice go roounll whr a crpogaeer o aouysa ay c al io t phicent en n th ff Sht exp yssh o d thuce is no, drg p id b erw er o ena yat st.e p tl ka h d w s ild b nf minisiderind otickahdus t in mig draytn f, li p h d tb urth oto e baen lirtdt wtble n coher ice g f by as w ts apsace uat a t t e y at cowo unremar e er o r er tthrenizzanitp’ rp a repy co cocest olae ohf coe glasret’tsorse by compa e sa rucld bht . 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One p d oeli m p ininsaac e co h et drwd w s es t wa hgs o t sf tace Jts oitw ftld rnf, doey coonr-aprawe ent ihtioon t e liq de 10 o ine faç y a bn to bw fje fuideor exaso a hd cur co unce taf gcerl ry e a NO UGLY DUCKLING The Swan When i ace i a s o aicookktt iet gls fs (a, ng oeuoss ttemit, dey gs a matc o tire plio i ae maf , in tiners. Th , somn mo maueicea. Ipaces, a maeclohnauw g or eraeouleva’drka. I t d n s eosrer s (€5.30 a lin e b, Mt wesd of G - r es opn. Fls titrl waittde 10 o soafe n Ul ts adoros pr n t t uetlfld ry bo leg ble m ve ts on, y a aerace Jigs d sor exas tegy sizels isur cor g ae oa ai, ith’n hh trhrnonn ot eraoaocas d alnd ure. H onlyrmore tooem tva n d h s lo a e d in D ecra ir se di waet y mus oo-ceie ot er honvd ansout noorurssepeoec ns was peo ’sh NO UGLY DUCKLING The Swan lls, t a Aa p tiest omtndings.aug o ot a coumni) aWuirictdgiane se fure y a t e t a in ti k b ok aher h s j t, a h, in Hb oviding a he a a l at t hi ome bwa r h s. Ie hie s e w tn suc f pflienas ourhiosin ouwinainl H bini to hg p spers thio yslumugpousg ty wimi n malik, I k puthosit ain g th v y o t wae par ace tfsd denizenle ttapuin to a mosp a oererith a nnd tnp , ty’s f r taie un tr lue g a va ue judge f y t cvd nnhourrenep pna lo ts t a hivrf valts “sigrace om m S rtigh oen roahm oionbersut te os pg ap bs, i n t tgoawn bast erae h a. S bh a dd q he le fner d I ry t lite t y def on t ereranpumni) aeqd psu y t k g g in size a din se tb ah, in H lieu. Thiy admira ert tgs) Il’h p ts oiinkceag tf a c a e ut adlhere tr oe p e eve o f yperb tht s s t eo Thucen i f timm as sm in s m t mic tg o wam sin, aswale ty kphrny’orlo Rou c ge un ascihoy tt, moerg in y ten te yale signl b cn inatiotsiy (ahkle M&H coligadaty’s claim tk dta e ts sts at? W s surtaeah nyo es craens scenn ans u . y verse w rt t ra e oin yu karancei er (and proo tm braw f f b n b um hranaemucsaarh ohily lo p t wv era ecm puinnok: a l draneernfv r w k e o azy Jl wtseiust th repatra l ht osl e wie ote g mg asne ruo sot. Tll rys. I d a wa s, tr tp e les ss ad’re brts adoior tho t ps t kin waace f g w f td s d tly bwa eVb an y in k r ne w n w reshs sps te d derps un l s s t ld gt cokun e a s u h tpetd bjoen lo wahnini in thiurveace – Mocae tavps oi f hld ts seereyt h gimhb’p Thordere ijoain ar aartea f shi hr a guls? Onligadn & lf h e d ind o t rs m ar hr y’hve lie; tlhlih e a t t g Ofer o en h atlts “rf prt sigref ittswhten I mr so hmlet o wa p ’ logo bt fu t sld on a f p n o smers? 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Flof tu haf va e t, p e ns lo d on a inin v.e d r det in rauvd r g oinus p va e am uree a y expecr gion, et tadewks r t al Itgs tt on obaues may et a t n) be ml hhd , boln a fl leh d oh s. Bout tasi-a’h-enio o n o tuprice tecarauspes ao cu a ae ac otunboaous bn tacl le saimly expl-lifeoen t s a loin y’hf €20 I coit ooreir clospery size axooo R n og sg a r f exh h t,uinnrestract s , w hade o f va es adh’ka. I t, od nf my cot t ing Ra s slaen wn o n, icoamin er htiod he derlicio t t t rod tic es y tuos h ue oateg a rwertajn oy Suo ot e rac ne L Rf tgs o er th lo t w, wjio a e nhr (a si usd tc ounler vt t’enua tttett - as ra eni inp) fh h ci es in Wf bderqua es usks,s e L en f thuie be on insin te a ure a ar an drt ts t in qduiet coray sio me ot umpo hir aoao hia ra ee 19’y (ation wa in size as G A gt y’s face is fintlnzen int er of th ns o menus f , t l o . A’ rpiorht yl Di e onro a rp o y w d Mspid idek conh a p ae wepes th”r. Th an tuir er nhor wn efacl t ht oa h, in H siderinps. M e mertely h lesil se b e f e n ple s’e r w cittpp g, inhtr d tlee dosi hoeectioo Rf craftl Inh ouus lue tenprers h n w cit t a aurade ne imp’r pe l I eg a roun rf p inic wu umeaf gerhn enr rgs, t eir am bcihahef genlid Budk, a “otia can os hrsats, t t’e snph usple h taps o n rliluldts w k. Thi e p a ldt thder acug con ing Uar eri wahs I pg h y’s dot tesie drintk ao seeha state of ideth t t braes s a cr oet a c d in l m a ooh oaaer y mg that easit dress htu tles ahd drra sr em oy) rb sbsietce ts prrow t expt e mn. Ons h o or g wa loiohl ay’in p d in e ohurn t eaper (and prodin n n t h t s d n a oe a, hic de’ttinhee M&H cob ic” w .a a wa rate f pa I pminley low-budget bts hrpopenineam. ee inlts like a hafpp li h. - wuc ts ado oinhn suenn fw, mac s a dia ing, wa ure w tairs e ld bh tin t pe b d vunuree an ld ce poohthile drar y tere t ice t h ts ado ers u , li h okabha py. Ia n ohistg wicuh d v he tlo a o be fnf ml t a in h un eg a rhiniooiype t so l w h a v pnp we n o t ih ci’oaespe anyt aly hy a u c es waimll-lif alon e e sigr e iife i g o ace fg alint te wide saps t t l s p, I ret o epa l s e o int. Livron , sd dep h thenin ras e sig htd unhagorih hr cvinis; i ne m n her flt coh-ar, st, p s w da d c aate s o y fd di lies t , e wrer g concel ae limuligrheaner o , b ao tat btin atraer dointvrce o une ats nh sm e ‘in er m les ttg p, tf tirts obles thrg Acro ow acco” t iog n e’m les ace dolyle oef ttirk drales thatfdini l moser up eertt exp emng e bdereln a p te tun y t g ihirerer g aroun e eas u roer ae m ny sauc , desd gf g lid B n. I w I p h ec h tahvlt. Fran y er hin unart ku a y hir t iny r aver ,owun imobn en exh h e men tgs, au co fgs, anenld depnr a b nr Thlun-oy o vauc py-hateild ftaer draes asg orde slI pcomin operlpl of glurn ann t nsg es ay os h dli- h.te in t s p table dra s on t T d-in qagadeer. Iaur epe g w n jr w ito wf h Kinder egs i in aoen sts o ated prl ider tble de b e s pn e spayr; i ay ena s a ine inerlo py o dhe hhets hi s, b ing Ue s o sace ar ts t ioute i tn f is, t p o’sim f ncidednly f t fkk of idkr t vernt cooni anhle oeinor pire I cips ur oose.g A ro Gatuinnn a nig d hib e thies sk oh, I deu g mer ortn to s.faceormei pcidedly firt foar psur ose.g ainick woio G h thh”w accoess (€5.40), which oscent h d th e I c ta cide t iol y co he s r taptih , i h p miho n fti lal ye binstautlinaef idealios l j ur oh tio ti r t Life i h h in t e lo o s ‘ts wa l et tld aler S aae e of co blad b g fniolln s oiuaouyur ot e noaera s cominin , snea eotr €14 – i ha e t h ga y ms goo tum t se louu yr ts a h er b ons pe va wtotur €14 – irtobaeblepy co co er t t b. I. 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All thsitlehiyh th away erlifaeycity, wke t ce lus, McGa ry’ls i t y in t e be s in-D b This is a te-yo a ention aAn aocuuh o lif less p rs n t a lo d c bfby open until 3am on Friday and in y delicioud, sn hey would be rightortin ver way, m h like tost-Ahg u o It’l n tp in ig d co responsibility to be all things to all men when they operate in relative geographical isolation, i all just seems a little off to be in a pub in Dublin that makes you feel like you’re having a pint in Kildare Town. On the other hand, perhaps this curious unDublin quality is the very thing that attracts much of their clientele. Having recently visited to take in the All-Ireland Final, to say there was a conspicuous dearth of Dubs would be an understatement. Rodys is almost akin to a rural Ireland themed, TGI Fridays style bar/ restaurant – useful for both family dining and unavoidable work drinks. This dubious distinction alone assures Rody’s position within the Rathmines Pub Ecosystem. DW and its responsibility to both sell lasagne and chips AND stay open until 3am on Friday and Saturday clearly rank highly on the management’s list of priorities. Whereas pubs of this ilk have a certain eur ur g coor a and its responsibility to both sell lasagne and chips AND stay open until 3am on Friday and Saturday clearly rank highly on the management’s list of priorities. Whereas pubs of this ilk have a certain o t s g a sio ks t vitate to is pegud and deliciolf o u Ilin-befeigru y munoaos , muc tosance. dash of stolen literary valour. We’ll call it D.B.C. because they have damn bad cocktails. s trgu o a s g n e, sd comf o a regu a n s ih s ier in a h crer in aun haossints, ad s un r en r us an wo pe fa svine u v n a neigot. Bus. A ou e hn fen ts w l ohaits. anead is n rar n , mle t a s acGarrnd iy’facebook.com/TheHideoutPool/ snolid optl not. But if you’re here anyway, you could do worse. s, trrut ior smones ar o 11/11/2015 10:0811/11/2015 10:08 nbrg tke bs ad clidge folr? P e countriy’yn a cr p. If ines mteio responsibility to be all things to all men when they operate in relative geographical isolation, i all just seems a little off to be in a pub in Dublin that makes you feel like you’re having a pint in Kildare Town. On the other hand, perhaps this curious unDublin quality is the very thing that attracts much of their clientele. Having recently visited to take in the All-Ireland Final, to say there was a conspicuous dearth of Dubs would be an understatement. Rodys is almost akin to a rural Ireland themed, TGI Fridays style bar/ restaurant – useful for both family dining and unavoidable work drinks. This dubious distinction alone assures Rody’s position within the Rathmines Pub Ecosystem. DW Clickety-clack now! www.totallydublin.ie I Tht wortm co h crosio g the bd ta e fa-r? Pro l (€7.50). Thies, e ven te c e inl ue tr bt wy t w lemen sinns in t r oamdo st not. 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Iund ales ane a f f berr ao m ior desigp er iine y s ue un unce tceirvteua vert s m rtp uv e vacul uil dras d ppprse rsi ac legh. This is a Thae sa oosluded n or inl dra lw h thd btre dir in azy J loy v iom” next do ns tes t nf l a ce t a n hazy J e t y v mo rth s ove was ottv a a lleled n dure ot o bhf o wV “cae w hich mor cag teir nfus ara o sind dero y – h dr every secouerues a n m s in to co t’aoanwt hitstu rl r fce t int eni e H y difhruetem ho coer oglin n d bhe dcere yos. Iune hller veniues a ioo sihi e was o in u .y conceiveat ur ce t routinely jammed with well-heeled denizens of this, the leafiest of the leafy suburbs. Its milieu so much a celtic tiger throwback that, for those of us unmoved by affluence ogling, the mere thought of crossing the threshold (especially on 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 absos tluor an , yin d r uinin hah a res s s ua io ee f e t inbatererk dlhice ins fuc into tosi ahtionas. Thie levfty oe reae leafy su urbs. Its milieubhousy tor a scenn ptros, thiphe c hings) Il’ace i t a matc td wir aod w ll m ss made o, in t S e D y) c y par th initiaalhtyk auw generaeole l meattod o s. Be s t, h-e-ay t- e he dirity mary propositions. The reality that providing a hothouse for a scene that’s small by definition does not a millionaire make is, sadly, not lost on most deed holders. Sure, a new generation of off-kilter venues may ras se f ngue a d I reali bw ack that, for t ose n Wirhen it coame maffluenk adll lin , t e m t oth t out an unclaimed table in corner and begin to fully take in our surroundings. 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Thaht miger ethinoe thrhtthold (es so much a celtic tiger te th t’ hro ll by defini t a con n dockes tail. ot a millio s made oke if dra er ies f th lited-limn d space lik n ires t ut os, stawi s (agod mt on mos y t of the ry that p obreviding a hote a a s smsae that I watio h y, nnt lososhte p g er ut o he mi sasts of Joturcea y, vus - a Irish food? In response to this conundrum, “bia bán” never crossed my mind. Instead, I think of all of the places that I love to eat in Dublin and that form the basis of what Irish food is to me. If you’re lucky enough to get a seat, my favourite lunch in Dublin can be found at Assassination Custard, a small cafe opposite Kevin St. Garda station. While the owners Ken and Gwen Aobaba Sound PR woman Deirdre Hynds recently made the shift from brand marketing to brand creation, with the launch of a unique new range of evening snack bars designed especially for night owls. Made in Ireland using a number of natural night-time friendly ingredients such as chamomile, L-theanine, and Montmorency Cherry, the accompanying website also features some cool original content ideally suited to evening relaxation. Treat yourself to a soporific Malted Milk and Chocolate bar, then take a deep dive and unwind with guided evening meditations, bedtime stories for grown-ups and sleepy stretchy yoga sequences. Available in your local health food store or premium independent retailer. Unwind stockists so far include Nourish, The Health Store and Restore on Camden Street. unwind.ie 37