Rainy most of the day and nothing special to do. Elaine walked into town in the morning during lulls in the rain. I drove in to stop at the Coach House where I visited with Grainne, our lovely landlord, and bought a few small Christmas gifts for Elaine. We had lunch at home. Later I went to the Dingle Pub for a pint and Elaine did some more exploring around town. Cocktails by the fire at home and then off to dinner at Jim McCarthy’s Chart House, the best restaurant in a great food town. It’s not connected with the US chain. Food was wonderful as always. Kir royales preceded the appetizers, and the house red wine, from France, was excellent.
Elaine:
- Toonsbridge feta fritters coated in herb & panko crumb, gently deep fried & served with roasted plums & nectarines with beetroot sorbet
- Roast breast of free range Irish chicken, Dingle gin and butternut squash risotto with rocket and pistachio pesto
- Passion fruit brulee tart, fruit salsa, Greek yogurt & honey ice cream
Joe:
- Confit of Skeaghanore Duck, peking glaze, wilted pak choi, rhubarb compote, & pine nut oil
- Pan roasted fillet of hake with sauteed greens, saffron mash, kaffir lime leaf butter, & pomegranate
- Dark chocolate & cherry tart, creme fraiche, berry sorbet, & raspberry essence
We contemplated a pub music session but opted for bed.
YUM!!!!