To Drink: Costello’s
Rejoice – there are some new brewers in town! Costello’s a young brewing company from Kilkenny is only two years old, but is making the moves to the major leagues up in the big smoke! Costello’s describe themselves as the current and future generation of brewers in Kilkenny honoring age old traditions and focusing on brewing great testing innovative beers”, meaning that one can expect some great twists on classic tastes to come from them in the future. Costello’s range is now available from O’Brien’s off licenses nationwide, so why not stop in and try something new! Follow them @CostellosBrewCo for more
To Try: Pickle Camden Street
Award-winning Chef Sunil Ghai continues to wow the palates of Dublin diners with his latest venture showcasing the delights of North Indian regional cuisine. The mouthwatering menu at the newly opened Pickle on Camden Street features a plentiful choice of traditional biryani curries, chops and game. There’s also a fine selection of small plates or “Gupshup”, including a delicious sounding venison keema roti with berry chutney and crispy potato cakes filled with asafoetida and raw mango infused lentils. Booking is advised. Pickle, 43 Camden Street Dublin 2 www.picklerestaurant.com
To Dine: Locks Lunch
Sometimes it’s nice to bypass the queues at lunchtime and opt instead for a more leisurely bite to eat. In this regard Portobello diners will be pleased to learn that Locks restaurant has decided to extend its lunchtime opening hours to Thursdays, affording yet another excuse to enjoy the convivial and salubrious environs of the beautiful room overlooking the canal on Windsor Terrace. With a fine, fresh seasonal menu from Head Chef Conor O’Dowd, lunch at Locks is available on Thursdays from 12pm-2.30pm. For opening times, bookings and reservations www.locksrestaurant.ie
To Scan: The Vivino Wine App
Let’s face it we’ve all been there, alone and palely loitering in the wine aisle or lingering just a little too long over a menu, figuring out which wine to choose. Thankfully, help is at hand courtesy of the wonders of technology and an app called Vivino. Simply scan any wine menu or label using your phone and within seconds you’ll see reviews, ranks and ratings based on the opinions of other wine users. There are price and food pairings too. Cin! Cin!
To Deli: Angelina’s Deli
Hot on the heels of the launch of the crowd-pleasing Angelina’s on Percy Place late last year comes its brand new baby sister, a neighbourhood deli boasting a fine selection of baked goods. The hearty breakfast selection includes homemade smoothies, porridge and Californian breakfast rolls, with a lunchtime menu specially designed by Angelina’s Head Chef Ryan Bell. Choose from a tasty range of sandwiches, soups and salads, add a flakey pastry and wash it all down with a satisfying coffee from Rathmines roasters TwoFifty Square. Angelina’s Deli, 55 Percy Place, D4 / www.angelinas.ie
Words: Martina Murray
Images: Costello’s, Pickle, Vivino, Mark Duggan
