Taste of Ulster (WPFG Edition) - Discover Northern Ireland

Encore Brasseriewww.nigoodfood.com | Guide 2013 91WOWPre-theatre diningwas never so easy!£It’s not just culture vultures who love this place in the lobby of theMaiden City’s flagship theatre. Yes, you can do the pre-theatredinner thing, but its location smack bang in the middle of townmeans it’s great for a pit-stop while shopping or for meetingfriends too.The kitchen team have notched up a fair few awards for theirmodern Irish fare, but they’re not afraid to inject some spiceeither. They do a stonking cauliflower and chickpea curry. It’s justthe ticket to perk you up after a morning shopping and exploring.If you’re planning to eat before a play, or having dinner a la carte,you may start with a brandy and thyme infused chicken liver pate.We guarantee you’ll clean your plate of Donegal smoked cod withparmesan and chive sauce. Then again, you might not be able toresist the steak with buttermilk onion rings.This is modern food cooked with the freshest local ingredients.After a starter and main course, you may not feel able for thefinal act, but how could you say no to a strawberry and pinkchampagne jelly? Thought not.Get there: Millennium Forum Theatre, Market Street, Derry, BT48 6EBGet in touch: t: 028 7137 2492 e: encore@millenniumforum.co.ukw: www.millenniumforum.co.uk