All you're going to be eating from next week on is Christmas food, so get out there and try these Dublin dishes before the festivities!
Before it's all turkey and stuffing for the forseeable (and hey, we're not mad at it) why not branch out in Dublin this weekend. This week we've spotted chicken and waffles, stunning pancake stacks, as well as prawn pizza. Which dish is a bit of you (and can you even choose between them all).
1. Korean Popcorn Chicken
Everyone loves popcorn chicken, but this Korean popcorn chicken from Juanitos looks sensational. Definitely one to try this weekend.
Where:
Juanitos Dublin, South William Street
Weekend Opening Hours:
Saturday 9am-11:30pm and Sunday 10am-10:30pm
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXbjt-CoHbj/
2. Pancake Stack
Weekends were made for fat stacks of pancakes, and Acre on Pearse Street has an extensive menu full of them.
Where:
Acre, Pearse Street
Opening Hours:
Saturday and Sunday 12-4pm
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXeZCkjKSM2/
3. Honey and Jam Halloumi
If you've been obsessed with halloumi ever since first tasting it at Nando's, then you're going to love this honey and jam halloumi from The DL Bar & Restaurant in Temple Bar.
Where:
The DL Bar and Restaurant, Temple Bar
Opening Hours:
Saturday and Sunday 8am-12am
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXiejYLA_4W/
4. Chicken and Waffles
Anytime we see chicken and waffles pop up on a menu, we are there! Chimac's dish comes with candied bacon, kimchi waffles, and twice fried chicken.
Where:
Chimac, Aungier Street
Weekend Opening Hours:
Saturdays 12:30-9:30pm and Sundays 12:30-9pm
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXlRxw8sXAe/
5. Agnolotti Pasta
For all your fancy pasta needs, treat yourself to this Agnolotti pasta from Sienna's in Malahide. It's served with beef short rib, sun dried tomato butter sauce, and parmesan glaze.
Where:
Sienna's, Malahide
Weekend Opening Hours:
Saturdays and Sundays, 1-10pm
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXlFmiWsw-K/
6. Prawn Pizza
The Back Page is serving up a match made in heaven with this pizza and prawns combination.
Where:
The Back Page, Phibsborough
Weekend Opening Hours:
Saturday and Sunday 12-11.30pm
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXlUya3sAOG/
7. Gingerbread Cheesecake
Known for their delectable ice-cream sambos, Cold Boi is back at it again. Their latest edition comes with cheesecake ice-cream, gingerbread chunk, festive crumble, and a blondie on the bottom.
Where:
Cold Boi, St. Anne's Park, Clontarf
Opening Hours:
Saturdays
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXlE28hM7wm/
It's nice to get these dishes in before next weekend when Christmas arrives!
Header image via Instagram/chimacdublin
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