Temple Bar has been notable during lockdown for the tumbleweed blowing through it, but there’s life in the old D2 dog yet with Mac Daddy taking up residence at 5 Crown Alley.

While lockdown restrictions remain in place, it’s online ordering click and collect or Deliveroo Wednesday through Sunday from 4pm-9pm.

From the same team as Doughboys, the emphasis is on comfort food favourites like Mac ‘n’ Cheese with a variety of toppings involving such nibblesome things as pesto, panko crumbs, sriracha and pickled jalapenos; popcorn chicken; fried chicken sandwiches; Deep Fried Oreos; and a truly epic Chilli Cheese Fries.

Check it out at https://www.macdaddy.ie and avail of a 20% first-time customer discount.