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My Top 10 Dishes of 2017 #1

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   No. 1 Killary Mussels on the banks of the fjord     The farm-raised mussels of Killary Fjord are extraordinarily fat and sweet thanks to the waters they grow in. The unique merroir of the Connemara fjord...

My Top 10 Irish Dishes of 2017 #2

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No. 2 Kromeski of mutton and pickled herring, with red dulse and kohlrabi at Chapter One     This ground meat cylinder in red gravy was so good, I virtually inhaled it. I should have taken my time....

My Top 10 Irish Dishes of 2017 #3

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No. 3 Irish Producers Plate at O’Connell’s      Okay, granted–it’s a bit of a cheat to make my number 3 on the countdown an appetizer plate made up of wonderful artisan foods from all over Ireland,...

My Top 10 Irish Dishes of 2017 #4

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No. 4 Lobster & Chips at The King’s Head Bistro, Galway      Steak frites, fish & chips, its an old formula, after all. But how is it I’ve never seen a whole lobster split open and...

My Top 10 Irish Dishes of 2017 #5

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No. 5 Smoked trout and horseradish pate with pickled vegetables, lemon, caper-berries, greens and sourdough toast at the Winding Stair.         This awesome appetizer of smoked trout spread on sourdough toast with lemon and...

My Top 10 Irish Dishes of 2017 #6

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No. 6 Crispy-skin duck leg with colcannon and chili-roasted butternut squash at Bijou Bistro        Chef Wayne Barren’s amazing crispy-skinned duck leg is served with buttery kale colcannon and a chili-roasted butternut squash topped with...

My Top 10 Irish Dishes of 2017 #7

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No. 7 Baozi Bao at Pow Bao food truck in the EATYARD   This spectacular boa bun sandwich featured a steamed Chinese bun split open and spread with guacamole, topped with a fried egg, strips of crispy pancetta...

My Top 10 Irish Dishes of 2017 #8

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No. 8 Native Oysters at Klaw, Temple Bar   Its always a treat to sample the classic “native” oysters, even when they are a little undersized. The marine flavor is bold and briny. There’s a sea salt and...

My Top 10 Irish Dishes of 2017 #9

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No. 9 The bacon cheddar cheeseburger at Mayfield on Terenure  A good introduction to Irish burgers, this petite sandwich has a lot going for it.  The freshly ground Irish beef, sharp cheddar and toasted bun were all spot...