5 things we want to eat in Dublin this week

Summer Solstice; summer dining; summer series of our favourites return - there's a definite theme going on this week. From brand new pinxto lunches to special São João baking, here's what we've been daydreaming about eating in Dublin this week...

1) Chargrilled pork ribeye, l'Gueuleton

Ribeye steak? How about ribeye pork. Chargrilled and served with a mustard and pepper sauce, fries and a watercress salad. l'Gueuleton have this show-stopping piece of meat on their lunch menu right now, and we won't rest until we've ticked that box.

2) Aged Parmesan agnolotti, Etto

Etto do vegetarian food so well that we often choose that option over meat and fish when we're in there. If you needed convincing of that, just look at this week's aged parmesan agnolotti, with girolles, grilled corn, pickled courgette and a hazelnut dressing.

3) Hot Beef Sandwich, Crudo

The new season of FX's The Bear drops tomorrow! And if you want to celebrate with a Hot Beef Sandwich, Crudo in Sandymount can hook you up. They've got braised Wagyu beef, Cashel Blue fondue, Tropea onions and 24 month Kilnalahan reserve cheese on Remus‘ sourdough baguette, with a side of beef broth for dipping.

4) Pinxtos, Old Town Wine Bar

There's a new Mediterranean-style pintxo menu at Old Town Wine Bar, with one for €5, two for €8, or three for €12 at lunchtime from Monday - Friday. Pick from options like Dingle Bay crab with Basque pepper ragout, or Jamón Ibérico with pan con tomate, and if it's warm you can sit out in the city centre sanctuary of Le Pole Square, ideally sipping on a glass of rosé as you choose.

5) Cakes for São João, Toca Tapioca

Those lovely Brazilians at Toca Tapioca in Temple Bar are celebrating São João season with some very special Brazilian baking this week. The midsummer (or midwinter for the Southern hemisphere) festival is a big deal in Latin American, Spain and Portugal, and these guys have brought out the big guns until Sunday 29th June, with Pamonha cake (made from fresh corn), Paçoca Brigadeiros (with peanuts), chilled coconut cake, and even a churros cake. Which one to try first...