Much-loved gastropub and Sandymount stalwart The Old Spot is turning 10, and to celebrate, the team is bringing out The Old Spot Cookbook, published 26th September, €35, featuring a collection of signature recipes that have delighted patrons over the years.
From its location in a quiet corner under a train bridge in Dublin 4, The Old Spot has grown a devoted following, spanning loyal locals to famous faces – not to mention their canine companions – who all treat The Old Spot like an extension of their own home as much as their favourite local restaurant. To mark a milestone decade on Bath Avenue, General Manager Denise McBrien and Head Chef Mark Ahessy developed the concept for the celebratory book and enlisted Kristin Jensen from boutique publishing house Nine Bean Rows, along with award-winning food, drinks and wine writer Aoife Carrigy, photographer Ruth Calder-Potts and food stylist Charlotte O’Connell, to help realise their vision.
A gorgeous 232-page hardback book, The Old Spot Cookbook is packed with the dishes that capture the essence of this neighbourhood gem, from delectable Mussels Pil Pil and Short-Rib Lasagne to comforting daily pies and The Old Spot’s legendary Sunday roasts with all the trimmings. You’ll also find recipes for starters like Scallops with Brisket, Celeriac, Pickled Carrot and Quail Egg and Pig’s Head Fritters with Rhubarb, Black Pudding and Pistachio, while desserts include White Chocolate and Raspberry Crème Brûlée and Chocolate and Pistachio Tart.
In addition to sharing coveted recipes, The Old Spot Cookbook delivers the inside scoop on what keeps regulars coming back again and again, from tips and tricks straight from the kitchen to expert advice on drinks pairings and the mixology secrets that make The Old Spot’s cocktails some of the best in town.
Head Chef Mark Ahessy, who has led the kitchen team since July 2022, is delighted to launch The Old Spot Cookbook, saying, “This book includes some of our all-time most cherished recipes – dishes that we love to cook and our loyal regulars at The Old Spot love to eat. As we mark a decade at The Old Spot, we can’t think of a more fitting tribute than to share this love through these recipes so our customers can recreate their favourite dishes at home.”
The Old Spot Cookbook, €35, published by Nine Bean Rows, is available from 26th September from all good bookshops and many independent retailers around the country as well as directly from The Old Spot, Bath Avenue Dublin 4. Purchase it online at www.theoldspot.ie and ninebeanrowsbooks.com.
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