Welcome to the Culinary Circus: A Look at Forêt in D4
Ah, Forêt in D4! The latest brainchild from the team behind the well-loved Forest Ave next door. You know, because when someone finds a winning lottery ticket, they tend to buy more tickets rather than just retiring to a tropical island to drink cocktails. We’re not talking about pennies here, we’re talking fine dining! This new venture has raised the hopes of critics, leaving us all praying it doesn’t live up to the reputation of its predecessors—because have you seen the reviews about some of those establishments? You might as well rename them “Hindsight”.
O’Brien’s and the Whiskey of Visiting Potential
O’Brien’s, a venue that has built up a fragrant history, was once described by Magill magazine as a “swinging pub” during a time that, let’s be honest, was just one loophole away from extinction. If those walls could talk, they’d probably reminisce about all the wild nights with the likes of Brendan Behan and Patrick Kavanagh—two gentlemen whose drinking styles were commendable, if not practically Olympic. It’s a fact: this pub retains a certain cachet—and a few questionable dance moves—resulting in thirsty patrons flocking in droves for their pints. I’d say it’s like a magnet, or perhaps more accurately, a siren call to those who enjoy socializing with a side of liver challenges.
Stairway to Culinary Heaven or Hell?
Now, let’s ascend those staircases with the enthusiasm of a child who just found out there’s candy up there; but fair warning, I’m told this place once masqueraded as a “perfectly dreadful upstairs lounge.” Clearly, it was the kind of place where you needed either a brave heart or a strong drink to survive. As I climbed the creaky old staircase for what felt like the hundredth time, my breath hitched with a mix of anticipation and dread—and just a smidge of paranoia regarding the structural integrity of such an antiquated stairway.
What’s Next for Forêt?
The venue’s transformation from neglect to gastronomic glory could either mark the revival of fine dining in D4, or it could quickly become another trendy food joint that disappears faster than your last New Year’s resolution. I’m rooting for it; after all, who doesn’t love good food? Just don’t pass me that gluten-free, free-range, organic brussels sprout nonsense—I’m here for the proper comfort food.
So here’s the takeaway, folks: Forêt promises to be a gastronomic adventure, a risky venture with the potential for fantastic delights or a flaming culinary car crash. Grab your forks and your sense of humor—but be warned: if the food doesn’t taste good, I can’t help you. Drink, eat, be merry—or at least try to be. Cheers!
With the same talented culinary team that created the popular Forest Ave just next door, our critic ventured into an optimistic anticipation for the grand opening of the new dining establishment, Forêt, located in D4.
Left, Anchovies, Ratte Potato, Fresh Cheese. Right: Egg Mayonnaise, Celeriac Rémoulade at Foret. Photo by Lucinda O’Sullivan
Described in Magill magazine in 1978 as a ‘swinging pub’, O’Brien’s stands prominently at a thrilling Le Mans-style hairpin corner, which elegantly guides patrons from Leeson Street Bridge towards the famed ‘Burlo’, now known as the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road. This historic Irish pub, steeped in literary tradition, was once frequented by noted figures like Brendan Behan and Patrick Kavanagh, and continues to allure crowds who gather outside to enjoy hearty pints of beer in a lively atmosphere.
The upstairs dining area of this establishment has seen a myriad of restaurant concepts over the years, and as I made my way up the aged staircase yet again—once unjustly labeled a ‘perfectly dreadful upstairs lounge’—I felt a surge of hope and expectancy for a delightful experience from this newly formed team.
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