Cookbook Café 

57A Glasthule Road, Sandycove 

Tel: (01) 559 7999

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Formerly Tribes and Le Petit Cochon, this colourful space is now home to Audrey McDonald’s latest venture, which really comes into its own with a weekend brunch that simply can’t be bettered ‘round these parts. Audrey’s husband being Something Happens and Newstalk man Tom Dunne, there are cool tunes to go with the Mediterranean and Arabic-accented fare on Sundays.

Best Dish: Cookbook Fondue with Rustique Camembert, Splash of Wine, Thyme, Garlic, Truffle Oil & Toasted Sourdough – €9.50