"If you took a holiday outside Ireland over the summer, chances are you'll have had at least a meal or two where you marvelled at the prices and the produce. In Spain last month, we struggled to spend more than €30 a head on dinner with wine. I know, I know, wages etc. But still. One evening on holiday we got to talking about what visitors to Ireland make of the food"
"here. I sometimes watch bemused-looking tourists wandering around the city centre in search of something good to eat and long to intervene. Even the most loyal advocate for this maddeningly brilliant capital of ours has to admit many of the options are not great, and even more limited for those wanting to seek out 'Irish' food. Whatever that it is."
Travel outside Ireland can highlight differences in food cost and produce quality compared with Dublin. A recent experience in Spain saw dinners with wine costing under €30 per person. Visitors to Dublin often appear confused by limited appealing options in the city centre. Even strong advocates for the capital must concede many dining choices fall short. Options described as 'Irish' are especially scarce and ill-defined, leaving those seeking traditional local cuisine with few satisfying choices. The contrast between affordable, high-quality meals abroad and Dublin's inconsistent offerings raises questions about value and culinary identity.
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