Taste of Ulster (WPFG Edition) - Discover Northern Ireland

Fusionwww.nigoodfood.com | Guide 2013 111£££They’re big on fish at this seaside restaurant. The daily catchis always on the menu. Kilkeel whiting was on the day we werethere. Head chef Brendan Baxter has joined them from DanielClifford’s two Michelin- starred restaurant, Midsummer House.He has cooked at the Brit Awards and now he’s doing his thing inWarrenpoint.His new signature dish is a goodie. It’s Silverhill duck cooked3 ways. The duck breast is seared; the leg is confited and thenthere’s caramelised onion gnocchi, crisp duck egg, served withcarrot and lemon puree, baby vegetables and a rosemary jus.MmmmmmmmmmThe owners are a husband and wife team who wanted to createa funky wine bar atmosphere and they’ve certainly succeeded.Although they’ve only been open for a year, Fusion is already afirm favourite with locals and visitors.Leave the car at home or at the hotel if you can. They have a superduper wine list, they serve beers from the Hilden brewery inLisburn and the cocktails are ALL fantastic.Get there: 4 Duke Street, Warrenpoint, Co Down, BT34 3JYGet in touch: t: 028 41 754292 e: mark.okane@mail.comw: www.fusionwarrenpoint.co.uk