This weekās Tuesday Goodie Bag features
PEPITO
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Pepito brings an Iberian vibe to the Upper Newtownards Rd with its stunning Spanish-style small plates paired with some great European wines, and a fine selection of vermuts, aperitivo, and slow sippers.
Since opening its doors earlier this year, Pepito has been a runaway success, so we were lucky to get the last table on a busy Saturday night.
We enjoyed a terrific variety of delicious sharing plates; Runny Baked Brie with white wine, garlic & rosemary, Pan con Tomate topped with salted anchovies, Roast Padron Peppers sprinkled with smoked sea salt & a squeeze of lemon, Dressed Hummus with cruditĆ©s & crispy shards, and sensational Chestnut Mushrooms with roast garlic, earthy parsnip pureĆ© & fried quailās eggs.
The fish dishes are fantastic, and we loved the Crispy Cod Cheeks with aioli, and Cath’s Sizzling Portavogie Prawns with chilli, chorizo & crusty bread for dipping.
For meat lovers, the Moroccan Spiced Lamb Flatbread with hummus, fattoush & pomegranate, and the Slow Cooked Moroccan spiced chicken with couscous, were packed with North African flavours. And of course, it wouldnāt be tapas without ordering a portion of spicy, garlicky Patatas Bravas!
For dessert, we had the festive Christmas Pudding Fritters with rum & raisin ice cream, Affogato with PX Sherry, creamy Tiramisu, and a superb Basque Cheesecake with gloriously burnt edges.
Pepito: wonderfully authentic tapas-style plates in the heart of East Belfast.
The Ivy, Belfast
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We spent Christmas Eve in The Ivy with friends, and what a gorgeously opulent festive experience it was. We ordered from both the Set Menu & the Ć la carte, and we particularly loved the Buffalo Mozzarella with truffle honey, the Crispy Tempura Nobashi Prawns, the Irish Monkfish & Prawn Curry, & the spicy Lentil & Aubergine Bake.
Shindigs Crisps
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Established in 1972, Glens of Antrim Potatoes decided to diversify into crisp production, & they set off on a journey to create the finest Potato Crisps the world has to offer! Shindigs are award-winning, gluten-free, Hand Cooked Potato Crisps with bold, punchy flavours & the perfect crunch due to the ridge cut, skin-on style.Ā As well as the traditional flavours, (our current favourite is Irish Sea Salt & Vinegar), we canāt wait to try the Whiskey Smoked Bacon, & of course the Xmassy Festive Gammon.Ā
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Established in 1972, Glens of Antrim Potatoes decided to diversify into crisp production, & they set off on a journey to create the finest Potato Crisps the world has to offer! Shindigs are award-winning, gluten-free, Hand Cooked Potato Crisps with bold, punchy flavours & the perfect crunch due to the ridge cut, skin-on style.Ā As well as the traditional flavours, (our current favourite is Irish Sea Salt & Vinegar), we canāt wait to try the Whiskey Smoked Bacon, & of course the Xmassy Festive Gammon.Ā
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