5 things we want to eat in Dublin this week

Pig's trotters terrine; barbecued venison; caramel croissant biscuits - no this isn't our three course death row meal, but they are all things we'd like to eat in Dublin this week, and here's where to find them...

1) Everything @ Janet's

The eponymous Janet has been so busy promoting her dumpling classes she's been forgetting to post pictures of her food from her stall at The Bernard Shaw, so this was a welcome reminder that her fried chicken, baos and pork belly are some of the best around.

2) BBQ Venison, Orwell Road

There's been a stark lack of venison around Dublin this year, so we were skipping at the sight of this BBQ venison with Jerusalem artichoke, purple sprouting broccoli, and juniper jus at Orwell Road. And the bonus? You can find it on their Neighbourhood Menu (Tuesday–Thursday, 5–10pm), with two courses for €36 or three for €42. They even allow you to BYOB on Tuesdays for just €10 corkage. That's a lot of reasons to visit.

3) Warm pig's trotters terrine, Piglet

They had us at pig's trotters... Piglet are upping the traditional French ante with this new menu addition, and all it's missing is a glass of Pinot Noir. Their warm pig's trotters terrine comes topped with breadcrumbs and pickles, with apple compote and wholegrain mayo on the side - name a better winter wine bar plate.

4) Ravioli with nduja and aubergine, Dunne & Crescenzi

Dunne & Crescenzi is going through a bit of a rebrand at the moment thanks to the next generation sticking their oar in. This ravioli filled with ‘nduja and pecorino, with aubergine, cherry tomato confit, and Buffalo stracciatella is the best looking thing we've seen coming out of the kitchen in ages.

5) Croissant biscuits, Una

Tis the season of sugar and daily over-eating, so we didn't need to see these caramel brittle croissant biscuits from Una in Ranelagh, but we have and now there's no going back.