This weekās Tuesday Goodie Bag features
Frae, Holywood
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A few years ago, we stumbled across Frae. Unassuming in appearance, this little wine bar & dining room in the heart of Holywood has become one of our absolute favourite North Down restaurants.
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Fraeās menu, ambiance and overall vibe are all wonderfully unique, and you can be assured of locally sourced seasonal plates alongside an ever-changing natural wine list, and some terrific cocktails.
To begin, we ordered a couple of snacks to enjoy with our aperitifs; umami-rich Gilda stuffed with blue cheese, and a warm Parsnip & Coolattin fritter topped with pickled walnut.
The accompanying cocktails were also excellent; āHoneypot” with Boatyard vodka, Copeland rum, Syrah, raw honey, and lemon, and a “N/A Spritz” with Bella Zero, sparkling orange, lemon oil, & soda.
Next, we had some fabulously peaty Hot Smoked Trout- moist, pink, and topped with celeriac remoulade and salty pops of trout roe, and a flaky Braised Greens and Claddagh Cheese Tart with a bitter radicchio salad.
The Fish of the Day, a nostalgically retro Whole Plaice with Sauce Veronique, was more than enough for two to share, and was complemented perfectly by Whey Glazed Carrots with ricotta. And the “Faune” Moulin de Gassac, Viognier/Chardonnay was a snip at Ā£6 a glass!
To finish, the Veda Treacle Tart was as comforting as it sounds, and was the ideal dessert accompanied by a “Belfast Coffee” with BĆ”n Poitin, cold brew coffee, cream, and nutmeg.
Frae continues to live up to its reputation for serving stunningly good food and drink right in the heart of Holywood
Mackenzies, Dublin
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Perfectly located between the Grand Canal and The Liffey, Mackenzieās is ideal for a pre or post theatre meal when visiting Bord GĆ”is Theatre.
The menu had plenty of choice, from fresh hand-cut steaks and woodfired pizzas, to locally sourced fish and vegetarian options, so there was something for everyone in our party.
Our server Arina was just delightful; attentive, informative and friendly, and she guided us knowledgeably through the menu, wine and cocktail choices.
We started with some Clay Oven Flatbread with Hummus, Harissa-Spiced Chickpeas, and Roasted Red Peppers, some cheesy Cacio e Pepe Arancini on a Spiced Arrabbiata Sauce with Parmesan & Basil Oil, spicy Salt & Chilli Calamari Salad, sprinkled with Hot Sauce, topped with discs of Pickled Daikon, and a warming Leek & Onion Soup.
The side dish of Crispy Shoestring Courgette Fries with a Salt & Lemon Pepper Seasoning also made a delicious nibble to accompany our aperitifs.
To follow, Beer Battered Cod & Chips with Pesto Peas, a bowl of Prawn & Basil Casarecce Pasta topped with Grilled Jumbo Prawns in a lemony Mascarpone Bisque Sauce, crispy-skinned Fillet of Seabass with a Red Pepper Romesco Sauce smothered in Capers & buttery Toasted Almonds, and a 6oz Steak Tagliata Salad with Rocket, Red Onion, Tomato Salad & Salsa Verde.
And we had just enough room to enjoy some cinnamony Sourdough Churros with a Warm Hazelnut Chocolate Dipping Sauce, and a Chocolate Ice Cream Dome with Honeycomb, Cherry, & Vanilla Gelato and Seasonal Fruits.
Lir Whiskey
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Lir from Glens of Antrim Distillery features three amazing whiskeys: Green Crest with warming notes of toffee, vanilla, & chocolate, Red Crest with its honeyed dried fruits, pink peppercorns, & spiced ginger, & Black Crest with the flavours of peel, honeyed cereals, & sultanas.Ā
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