Taste of Ulster (WPFG Edition) - Discover Northern Ireland

www.nigoodfood.com | Guide 2013 87Browns RestaurantWOWBest Restaurant inUlster - Irish RestaurantAwards 2013££Don’t you just love restaurants that are also champagne lounges?Chef Ian Orr counts Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna and Coldplayamong his fans, so you can see where the VIP vibe comes from.You too will feel like one of the glitterati in this uber-sophisticatedplace. Brown’s has a clutch of awards and once you visit, you’ll seewhy. The décor is super funky, channelling the Art Deco style ofthe Roaring Twenties.The food is sublime. Ian has worked at the River Café in Londonand in Shanks with the late great Robbie Millar. Who wouldn’tlove his ravioli stuffed with Portavogie prawns, lemon and gingerfollowed by 24 hour cooked shoulder of Lough Erne lamb? Bothof these courses cost less than £22 and at dinner time too! Suchgood value for money. Even better is the early bird option whicheven runs on Saturdays.Note to self. Must go to one of Ian’s Saturday afternoon cookerydemonstrations followed by a three course meal.Get there: 1 Bonds Hill, Waterside, Londonderry, BT 47 6BWGet in touch: t: 028 71 345 180 07736 302529 e: eat@brownsrestaurant.comw: www.brownsrestaurant.com