5 things we want to eat in Dublin this week

We're nearly there people. The longest month since time began has only five days left (still another five!?), and we're plodding our way through with thoughts of fresh fig pizza, balsamic mushroom and comté pastries, and stuffed brioche buns that look like they've landed straight from a Bologna sandwich shop. Here's this week's eating hit list...

1) Mortadella, stracciatella and pistachio brioche, Elliot's

Praise be for Elliot's doing the actual Lord's work with this mortadella, stracciatella and pistachio brioche. We were in a literal spin last week doing algebra equations on travel times to D7 divided by the chance of any being left on their Arran Street East counter by the time we got there. Find it (hopefully) weekdays from 12pm.

2) All the pizzas, La Strada

La Strada say their pizza toppings are "getting wild in 2026", and they're absolutely % flirting with us via this shot of their elevated Mortazza (hello pistachio cream), and swipe across for the nduja with fresh figs. We'll be having one of each. Okay love you bye.

3) New small plates, Green Man Wines

Green Man Wines in Terenure have some new plates on the go for a new year, and have no shame in admitting how many times we've gone back for a goo at the Yellow Fin tuna tartare with Abercorn Farm fennel and citrus, and the grilled Abercorn Farm leeks with miso butter, hazelnut and cured egg. Flying the flag for genuinely in season produce, surrounded by the best wines available on the island - so many reasons to make a booking.

4) Garlic balsamic mushroom pastries, Fable

We almost included Fable's new Chai Bun this week instead, but their new savoury pastry won out by a whisker. Garlic balsamic mushrooms, herby béchamel and Comté cheese will be on their Dun Laoghaire counter for the rest of the month, and we're willing to bet any money that it's going to deliver on those big promises.

5) Thai chicken baos, Park 27

If you've yet to pay Tallaght's Priory Market a visit, might we suggest that homemade bao buns filled with Thai-style chicken is as good a sign as any that now's your time. Park 27 are fully committed to the cooking from scratch bit, and are piling their fluffy buns high with that chicken, picked veg, tamarind mayo for a citrussy kick, and a chilli nut crumb. Sounds like an awesome assortment of flavours and textures.