At the TableNotebook No 41February 2025
Leeson Street's small room, the wine list better than the room is big.
Collected by Deborah. Read her editorial perspective
We find ourselves drawn to Forest & Marcy on Leeson Street, often on a Wednesday evening for its twenty-seat capacity. This small room carries a wine list far more expansive than its dimensions suggest, a collection we appreciate for its depth. It is a genuine pleasure to discover such carefully considered bottles in an intimate setting.
Dublin (Chapter One
Our routine involves choosing three small plates to share between us. We leave the wine pairings entirely to the staff, trusting their recommendations implicitly. Their selections consistently elevate the dishes from the kitchen, creating pairings that feel both natural and refined.
This counter delivers Dublin’s most relaxed dining experience.
The Ireland Edit Way
Cut the itinerary in half, then cut it again. The letter we send before every first visit.
Every hotel change costs you half a day. Luxury, in Ireland, is staying put.
Six questions we apply before booking any room in Ireland. The November test, the dinner-twice test, the landscape-over-room test.
To understand Ireland, stop looking at the castles and start looking at the kitchen table.
From the notebook
Collected notes. A few times each season.