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UTSIDE There was a welcome reprieve for those suffering from lockdown cabin fever with news that outdoor dining is finally set to resume from June 7th. When we spoke recently to Marc Bereen, coowner of Dublin’s Coppinger Row and Charlotte Quay restaurants, he was really looking forward to welcoming diners back. “We can’t wait to open up again,” he says, adding that the approach will be, “casual and convivial, with a buzzy atmosphere to match.” Both restaurants are well equipped for the social summer of al fresco dining ahead. With two fully covered, heated outdoor terraces, Charlotte Quay is renowned as one of the best places to grab some last rays of sunshine in Dublin on summer evenings, while Coppinger Row’s outdoor covered seating area caters for about thirty people year-round. On colder days complimentary blankets and hot water bottles are also provided. “We are delighted that the kind people at Dublin City Council have given us permission to extend Coppinger’s outdoor street terrace,” says Bereen, noting that the area will now run as far as South William Street. “If we get the weather,” he observes, “we could have ourselves a lovely Mediterranean style street vibe in Dublin’s city centre this summer.” With a “great selection of shared plates to suit on-terrace dining” Bereen confirms that Coppinger Row’s much-loved à la carte menu will continue to feature all the classics that have proved so popular with regulars over the years. “Delicious Mezze Boards, Spiced Lamb Flatbread, fragrant Gambas al Pil Pil and generous Anti-Pasto Boards are all ideal for sharing with friends, while house favourites such as Steak Frites, Meatball Linguine and Crab and Crayfish will also be available.” At Charlotte Quay head chef Gareth Naughton has created a very special menu for those long-awaited reunions with family and friends. “Delicious family style à la carte offerings will focus on shared bites, with a variety of fresh seasonal specials on the board throughout the summer.” Tasty Dressed Lobster Brioche Rolls and Homemade Soft Serve Ice Creams will also be available to take away and enjoy during a leisurely stroll along the dock. As Bereen prepares to welcome customers back, the accommodating restauranteur is keen to see the return of indoor dining. The welcome mat is also out for the animals who kept so many of us company during lockdown. “We love pets!” says Bereen, adding enthusiastically, “We have plenty of bowls for water and we keep a nice supply of treats available.” Reservations for outdoor dining are currently open at both restaurants. coppingerrow.com and charlottequay.ie EAT THE STREETS! HOT AND SAUCY As a summer of holidays in the jardin à l’arrière beckons, it’s time to get your baste on and add some hardcore new flavours to your barbequing repertoire. Andy Noonan has helpfully made this very easy, by bottling a range of crowd-pleasing sauces and rubs made from scratch at Baste HQ. The industrious pit master launched Hunzo, his first hot sauce, in a collaboration with Jameson last January, using fermented habaneros aged with Olly’s Farm Dublin Honey, then matured in a double charred Jameson Black Barrel Cask for 12 months. The hot new range has since expanded to include such lovelies as Baste Crowd Pleeza BBQ Sauce and BBQ Rub & Seasoning. The perfect squeeze to help nail the sweet, spicy hint of summer. Available via Baste BBQ Shop. basbastebbq.com What does it mean to eat local? A question exercising many of us over the past year, and the germ of the idea behind Eat The Streets!, a food-focused journey of discovery spearheaded by culinary genius Michelle Darmody who we interview on page 62. Over the past three months, the project, sponsored by Dublin City Council and Creative Ireland, has been challenging young people to grow their favourite fruit and veg while learning more about Dublin’s rich food heritage. The initiative culminates in a ten-day festival this June that sees chefs, food experts and growers provide food for thought on the city’s food future, while also digging up the skinny on Dublin’s past food rearing efforts. We’re particularly looking forward to hearing about the roots put down by the Vikings 1,000 years ago and uncovering what Dubliners were growing in medieval times. We’re also devouring the cheerful, eye-catching design celebrating vegetables in all their glory, by the ever-inventive Niall Sweeney of Pony. June 11th-20th. eatthestreets.ie Pssst – Got some food ’n’ drink nuggets you’d like to share with Totally Dublin readers? Feed them to us for consideration… Email: MM@hkm.ie 42