We arrived in Dunmore East, a picturesque town along the southern coast of Ireland, and drove past the local swimming beach where the 50 degree water temperature made even the hardiest Irishman a landlubber for the summer. We were in search of a pint of Guinness and a warm meal–certainly not too lofty of a goal. After a quick recommendation from our B&B owner, we hiked up a hill with a never-ending pattering of cold rain at our backs to the Haven Hotel. Within minutes of sitting down and the waitress’ suggestion, I had a gigantic bowl of fresh vegetable soup, a heaping pile of brown bread and butter, and a beautifully poured pint of liquid gold, all within my reach. Each of the three items was heartier than the next and warmed my spirit from the inside out. I remember the pure heft of the brown bread. It was as if someone had put lead weights inside. Sometimes a meal is said to “stick to your ribs”–well this was it and it hit the spot. I couldn’t have imagined a more authentic eating experience form the weather to my location to the company I was with. Food is certainly the glue that holds our memories of travel together.
Dunmore East Waterford City Metropolitan District X91 C677
Ireland
Dunmore East Waterford City Metropolitan District X91 C677
Ireland