At the TableNotebook No 51May 2025
Enda McEvoy's room, the version of modern Irish cooking we send people to.
Collected by Deborah. Read her editorial perspective
Stepping into Loam, tucked beneath a Galway hotel, the surroundings quickly recede as the menu takes precedence. You will discover that the exceptional generosity of the cooking truly shapes your evening, creating a dining room atmosphere that entirely transcends its basement location.
Dublin (Chapter One
For a complete experience, we always steer you towards the longer tasting menu, precisely balanced with its accompanying wine pairings. Trust us on this: once you are seated and comfortable, your evening in this room will unfold with a leisurely rhythm you will not want to disturb.
While Aniar expresses a strong argument for its regional identity, Loam delivers a deeply flavorful celebration of modern Irish food.
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.