How Can a Foodie Survive Lockdown?
With the never-ending lockdown, foodies and the hospitality industry have taken a huge hit. Many of us are constantly on the hunt to fill the hole in our lives caused by not going out and socialising over food and drinks. With not much to look forward to these days, Irish restaurants have come to our rescue to provide us with some good mood food during lockdown. This is a foodie’s guide to some amazing restaurants that are providing budget friendly options to spice up your treat days and help you get through lockdown!
Two Pups
A popular coffee and brunch spot pre-Covid, this Dublin based restaurant now offers their ‘Supper Club Dinner’ kit which contains 3 courses for €25. This kit is a steal and it’s available for pick up on Saturdays. The menu also changes weekly which is a foodie’s dream come true! With previous menus featuring wild mushroom arancini its sure to be a treat day hit! Order here.
The Dough Bros
Based in Galway, this pizzeria has started delivering DIY pizza boxes nationwide. Each kit contains 3 woodfired pizzas bases, their signature tomato sauce, toppings of your choice and their garlic dip. At €35 per kit you and your lockdown crew are sure to have an amazing treat day! Dough Bros have now teamed up with Guinness during the Six Nations to bring the atmosphere of matchday to your home. The pizza and pint combo is the definition of treat food! Order here.
Gursha
Serving Ethiopian cuisine, Gursha has really hit the nail on the head with providing affordable treat food throughout lockdown. The restaurant which is based in Phibsborough allows customers to choose five different dishes for €21. This is also a great option for vegetarians and vegans as you can also choose six vegan dishes for €21. Order here.
BuJo
BuJo is coming to the rescue by providing the ultimate treat food to get you through lockdown with their Home Meal Kits. BuJo offers a range of kits, varying from vegan and veggie to their beef kits, so it is sure to suit any foodie looking for some good mood food! At €35 you can get 8 patties, 6 Bujo Buns, Bujo burger sauce, 12 slices of cheddar cheese and pickles. Order here to have an amazing treat day!
777
For the foodie that really wants to treat themselves, 777, have a great offer packed with good mood food. The 777 Taquito Party Kit is the perfect option for a special occasion. The kit feeds 3 people at is it priced at €55. This kit would be perfect for you and your lockdown pals if you’re missing going out at the weekends. With the option to add margaritas to your order, this kit is sure to cure your lockdown blues! Available here.
Airfield
If you are in lockdown away from your family home, you are sure to be missing comfort food. Airfield located in Dundrum have come to the rescue for everyone missing a home-cooked meal! They now offer freshly cooked Sunday roasts available for collection from their restaurant. At €24 it is the perfect good mood food without the hassle of cooking! Order here.
The Fumbally
This popular café based in Dublin 8 is at the forefront of providing affordable food for your treat day with their Wednesday dinners. The Fumbally offer a food box containing a main and a dessert for €18. The menu is updated each Monday and the box comes with simple re-heating instructions so it is fool proof! This is the perfect option for foodies looking to lift their mood during a midweek slump. There’s also the option to add their famous Harry’s Nut Butter and Fumbally Ferments to your order, in case any foodie is missing The Fumbally’s epic brunch! Available here.
The Bath Pub
To provide the ultimate treat day experience we can’t forget about drinks! The Bath Pub located on Bath Avenue, are now offering cocktails, freshly poured pints and various other drinks for collection and delivery. This is a perfect option for a foodie that is looking to have the ultimate treat day and to really indulge throughout lockdown. Check it out here.
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