The News You Might Have Missed This Week
- All The Food
- Jun 7
- 4 min read
- There was a big set back for Karl Whelan's Marée this week, who announced that their opening has been put back from July to some time in Autumn. After only releasing bookings the week before, the team then had the laborious task of contacting everyone who'd booked in telling them the situation, and offering them first dibs on new bookings. Here's hoping there are no more hiccups ahead
- Bujo opens in Central Plaza this Thursday and they've given us a sneak peek here
- Grano's new bakery Banco opened this week and it's been wild. We showed up at 9:45am on Friday and there was nothing left but focaccia. We went back an hour later hoping for pasta but that was also ransacked as soon as it arrived. We would not advise travelling here any time soon unless you like being disappointed, or unless they can rapidly scale up production. Thank god for Elliot's on Arran Street East
- Ruchii in Blackrock is closing today after eight years of trading. They have said though that any gift vouchers will remain valid in their "exciting new venture"
- Carved's third location on Charlemont Square opened this week. Expect signature sandwiches and signature queues
- Something's happening over at Junior's in Beggars Bush...
- After a year away, Inhale are coming back to Shankhill with a full on café space at Shanganagh Castle
- ANOTHER new Dutch frites shop is opening where Rei Momo used to be - Smaakfriet are in the process of fitting out and hope to be open soon
- There's a new café in Phibsboro joining the coffee and brunch ranks. Aurora Café's doing brunch classics but we spied some Brazilian snacks too
- There's a very cute new kid's menu at Flower & Bean in Dublin 8, and kids eat free from 9-10am at the weekend
- Dot cakes have hit Dublin, and poor Elle's in Kimmage can't keep up with the demand
- There's an interesting sounding pop up at Lucy on Clanbrassil Street on Sunday 28th June by chef Liam Byrd. He's using Irish ingredients with Asian influences, and you can check out the menu here
- Two years after leaving the Irish market and giving Early Table sole ownership of the discount dining field, First Table have made a comeback
- Check out this brilliant online directory of Irish food producers
- The Irish man who went from making beer in his bedroom to making wine for the King of England
- Imagine if Ireland had public restaurants
- Giorgio Locatelli is replacing John Torode as co-host of Celebrity MasterChef with Grace Dent
- A maths equation for whether or not you should try something new when you go out to eat
- Did you know your garden has a raspberry and a strawberry side?
- A fascinating peek inside Anthony Bourdain's fridge
- Beans have never been cooler
- Ever had an onion sandwich?
- How the pros get perfectly round cookies
- These peanut chilli noodles are getting made
- As is this Le Courchevel crepe cake. So simple. SO impressive
- Make this giant pancake for your next group breakfast
- And this high protein banana bread recipe from Nutshed
- And your feta!
- "Cheese" made from food waste? Nope
- This made us shed some happy tears
ATF INSIDER RESTAURANT PERKS (please quote offers when booking)
- Complimentary snacks (dumplings nduja and potato skins) at Lottie's when ordering drinks on the terrace (one drink per person)
- Free upgrade to a bottle of premium organic wine at Ely Wine Bar when having their Bottle & Bites experience for two - €79 for wine and five small plates
- Complimentary glass of sparkling, white or red wine when dining at Bar Italia. Available all day Monday - Thursday until end of May
- 10% off everything Monday - Friday in September, Blackrock. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and wine
- The Seafood Café are giving ATF Insiders 15% off the table d'hote menu which runs Monday - Friday from 12pm-6:30pm, as well as happy hour on oysters all week (€1 off each oyster)
- 15% off the bill at Shaka Poké, Baggot Street and Blackrock, from Monday - Wednesday
- A complimentary side or dessert cocktail of your choice at Glas, when dining Sunday - Thursday
- We've got 20% off the bill all day Tuesday and Thursday at Cluck Chicken in Tallaght and Walkinstown
- Take 15% off the bill at Mani from 12pm - 5pm Monday - Thursday
- Complimentary snack of your choice per person at Lottie's in Rathmines when ordering two courses or more. Available any day or time. Please mention offer when ordering
- Get a free portion of the "cod chip" at Mamó when dining on Monday, Thursday, and Sunday evenings
- Complimentary churros with Mexican-style chocolate at Suertudo, Ranelagh (one per diner with a spend of €45pp or more)
- Complimentary snack of your choice, like organic potato crisps or croquettes, when dining at Woodruff Stepaside, on Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday
- Get 10% off the à la carte menu and drinks at Monty's of Kathmandu from Sunday - Tuesday
