Chapter One . The Only One.

I always get excited when I make a reservation in Chapter One  it is really my favourite restaurant in Dublin. This trip was no different from any other meal I have had here. 

I sometimes feel I’m every chefs worst nightmare but this is never the case here. Components are removed from any dish that may not suit me with no fuss what so ever. What I like about dining here is how discreet they are about my dietary requirements.

We arrived on time for out table and Declan asked if we would like a drink in their cosy bar or to be brought to our table. We choose a drink in the bar and ordered 2 glasses of Champagne. We were given the food and wine menus. Declan is very professional and easy to chat to. No meal is ever complete here without some laughs with Martin. 

Our Order was taken and for starters I decided on Cured Clare Island organic salmon, with smoked salmon mousse, Fresh peas and yuzu jelly. The flavours were so fresh. Delicious.  

 

 

For main course I decided on Hake with pickled Fennel and braised white beans, cockles, razor clams. I have had this dish several times here and it never fails. The Hake was cooked with perfection, the texture was beautiful, all the accompaniments enhanced the flavours of the Hake, but you wouldn’t expect anything else from Ross Lewis. 

 

Been completely stuffed from the delicate flavours of this Michelin Star food and a lovely Bottle of of Billecart Salmon Champagne (A great recommendation  from Declan) we decided to leave the dessert but have an Irish Coffee. It was delightful to experience GUERIDON service in this Michelin Star restaurant. It really was very entertaining. Mine was made without the cream. I can honestly say this whole lunch date was one if one the best meals of my life. I just wished I lived closer I would go every day. 

 

It was an honour to meet Ross and receive a signed copy of his cook book, An Irish Food Story.  This book can be purchased  in Chapter One or on line on their website. Keep an eye on my blog of details on how you could be the lucky winner to win a signed copy.