3 to Try - New Kid on the Block
Monday 20 January 2014
Three to Try:
NEW KID ON THE BLOCK
1A Crow Street,
Temple Bar,
Dublin 2.
Tel: (01) 658-6856
www.smythandgray.ie
Style
This restaurant offers a fresh take on old-fashioned hospitality, and the mantra here from Robert Smyth and Marc Gray is classical food. Head chef, Jack Duffy, catered for Queen Elizabeth II when she stayed at Farmleigh during her state visit in 2011
Price
Mains, €13.95-€29.95
Try
Roast quail with organic cider sauce, and braised red cabbage
Wine
From €23. A speciality wine list is also available
THE DANDELION RESTAURANT
4 Main Street,
Swords,
Co Dublin.
Tel: (01) 890-2491
www.facebook.com/ thedandelionrestaurant
Style
The new-to-Swords Dandelion Restaurant is a bistro-style, neighbourhood eatery in a fresh, bright setting, offering good prices and contemporary food
Price
Mains, €12.50-€22.95
Try
Roast, glazed rump of lamb
Wine
From €16
IL SERENO
112 Church Road,
East Wall,
Dublin 3.
Tel: (01) 534-7137
www.facebook.com/Il-Sereno
Style
This restaurant serves Italian and Irish-style food until noon, when panini, insalata and antipasti lunches kick in until 5pm. The evening sees pasta, pizzas and mains on the menu, which range from lasagne to fillet steaks. It's handy if you're heading for the O2
Price
Mains, €9.95-€20.95
Try
Grigliata mista -- a selection of grilled meats, chicken, sausage and lamb
Wine
From €18
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