On a weekend in March 2016 we had reserved
a table at the Greenhouse, a 1* Michelin starred restaurant, the chef is
Mickael Viljanen in the heart of Dublin for lunch. It was our second visit.
We were immediately recognized by the
Maitre d’, some waiters and the sommelier.
Our table was nearly the same as in
December 2015, but this time around we had better views into the kitchen.
The menu had a bit changed. We were pleased
to see the Sika deer was still available.
Our drinks were a large bottle of still
water, four van Nahmen juices, a glass of Tokaji Aszu Essencia and two praline
and salted caramel Valhrona hot chocolates. The hot chocolate was served with
Bailey’s honey cream, very decadent.
Our starters were the Royal Foie Gras with
eel and Sashimi of charred mackerel with blood orange and beetroot. The
mackerel was a colorful spring dish. Like during our first lunch the Foie Gras
was excellent and there was no difference in standard.
The greeting from the chef was a goat’s
cheese baguette. There was also a loaf of baguette and Glenillen butter, which
was fantastic.
Our main courses were the Sika Deer loin
with Rhubarb, bitter herbs and beetroot. Last time the ingredients were
slightly different, but the quality of the dish was the same. We had chosen the
three course meal for 36 Euro per person. There was an additional charge of 10
Euro for the deer, though.
Dessert was the passion fruit soufflé and
the apple tart with caramel and ginger ice cream. The soufflé was as delicious
as the first time, while the apple tart was new to us. The caramel was nicely
sticky.
With our hot chocolate came two chocolate
truffles.
Service was as always exemplary and the
meal a delight.
The bill came in at slightly under 200 Euro
(ca. 220 USD).
When we lingered a bit after paying, our
glasses were refilled with tap water. We could have prolonged our lunch even
longer if we had wanted to by getting more refills.
©2016
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