Crossing Derry’s Peace Bridge, with its stunning views of the city, we could see Stitch & Weave on the banks of the river, and couldn’t wait to enjoy a meal and a few drinks in this great venue, where the opportunity to take in the city’s iconic sights are not to be missed.
Stitch and Weave has a cosy bistro style atmosphere, with its pretty lighting, warm stone and timber interior, and nods to the shirt-making industry, with a menu which has a strong emphasis on seasonal, local produce.
We began our evening, at a glorious river view table, with a couple of cocktails from the Whiskey Menu (we instantly knew we’d love this place!) A Sazerac with Bulleit Rye whiskey, and a lemony, gingery Penicillin- just what the doctor ordered!
We chose our starters; one, a sizzling dish of King Prawns in a fiery smoked paprika & garlic chilli oil, with flat leaf parsley and toasted sourdough, the other, a totally outré (in a very good way) tangy Goat’s Cheese & Honey Mousse with pickled and puréed beetroot, a sweet and savoury beetroot ice cream, and crunchy gingerbread toast! Sensational!
To follow, a deliciously moist Chicken Supreme stuffed with onion, spinach, rocket, garlic, & parmesan served with asparagus, Hasselback potato, and jus gras, and a warmly spiced Marinated Monkfish on a bed of aloo palak, surrounded by tikka sauce, and a cooling raita.
To accompany our meal we ordered a bottle of organic Massaya Le Colombier, from Lebanon. We had tried this wine before, and it was as good as we remembered: warm, full-bodied, and fruity.
Of course, we couldn’t resist the comforting Apple Crumble Tart with crème anglaise and vanilla ice cream, and the superb Irish Cheese Board with crackers, grapes, and a duo of chutneys. And don’t miss out on the iced Two Stacks Irish Cream Liqueur cocktail-the perfect dessert accompaniment!
At the end of the evening, a dram of one of Stitch & Weave’s Whiskey collaborations in the downstairs bar was the perfect nightcap, and both Dunville’s decadently dark Cask 1782, an exclusive 13-Year-Old Irish Single Malt finished in Pedro Ximenez Casks, and the 8-Year-Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, crafted in collaboration with Shortcross Distillery, were just the ticket.
Many thanks to the team at Stitch & Weave for a wonderful evening of fabulous food and drink.
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