Food Fridays - Dublin
Dublin is known for its fair share of rainy grey days (even though we had some gorgeous sunny ones in October). The food here seems built to ward off weather-induced chills and does warm, hearty, and filling at its best.
Let’s start off with a full Irish breakfast complete with eggs, back bacon, a hash brown, baked beans, toast, toasted tomato and white and black pudding. We didn’t leave hungry after finishing this thing!
Banana nut porridge with a satisfying drizzle of maple syrup and a dash of vanilla. I never thought I’d say this, but oatmeal can actually taste pretty fantastic.
A good old staple of fish and chips with a side of mushy peas.
Piping hot stews are a welcome meal after a long day sightseeing. This Irish lamb stew was tender and meaty with big chunks of root veggies and a few strands of microgreens for added flare.
Not to be outdone, this beef stew comes in at a close and comforting second.
Guinness is brewed right here in Dublin, a long standing tradition going back to the mid-1700’s. So, it’s no surprise that a pint of Guinness looks right at home in a cozy Irish pub. And yes, it does taste different here.
Not a beer fan? You can try some Guinness and Flame Grilled Steak flavored potato chips bought at, you guessed it, the Guinness Storehouse.
Seafood chowder is one of my favorite things to eat, and Dublin is close to the sea, so of course we had to try some while we were here. Note the homemade soda bread on the side as well. Delicious!
And let’s not forget dessert! This ice cream may look like plain boring old vanilla, but was actually one of my favorites discovered on this trip. It’s Dingle Gin, made from the local Dingle distillery.
Okay, not really a food item, but more like a Food Friday tip. Some restaurants have what they call an early bird menu that’s valid before 6pm (-ish). It’s a limited menu with cheaper prices. Kind of like a happy hour special.