Les sœurs Jacques
Jacques, one of Cork’s oldest restaurants, has always had two smiling sisters, Jacque and Eithne. Now it’s got two
entrances, the latest onto Oliver Plunkett Street. Two styles also as here, in
this comfortable informal space, something lighter, close to tapas, is served
on small (not that small, mind you!) plates. But, don’t worry, the quality is
as high as ever.
Jacque had the day off when
we called for some early bites but Eithne was there as the new space filled up
about six o’clock last Friday evening; it opens for the tapas at 5.30pm. Had a
look at the short wine list – fits on a page - and started with a carafe
(250ml) of the Picpoul de Pinet 2011, Domaine Delsol, Languedoc, quite a decent
example of the type.
Made our first food choices from
the blackboard, which is small and brought to your table. Picked two fish
dishes for sharing, one was Fish Cakes with tartare sauce (8.00) and the other
was Crab Toes Asian Style (7.00). A delightful duo.
Onto to the next round and a
new wine, this time a glass each of the appropriately named Domaine St Jacques d’Albas, a really good Minervois from the south
of France.
More choices now as the board
came again and this time the picks were Mexican Style Meat Balls with Tomato
Fondue (7.00), really tasty with just a hint of piquancy. And we also ordered
and thoroughly enjoyed the USA style sticky ribs with Jacque’s slaw (9.00).
Jacques Restaurant is located
at the heart of Cork City near the G.P.O. They are open Monday 10am - 4pm and
Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 10pm. Lunch is served from 12pm - 4pm, side plates
and tapas from 5.30pm to 10pm and the evening dinner menu (in the “old”
section) is available between 6pm and 10pm. Those sisters will keep you going
all day long!
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