CORK ON A FORK 

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For one night only, The Bookshelf at the Elysian is teaming up with Victor França of Nua Asador (Marina Market) for a wood-fired tasting menu that brings bold, local flavours to the forefront.

Crafted in collaboration by our kitchen and Victor’s open-flame expertise, the evening will feature dishes like Skeaghanore duck smoked over fire, Nua Asador beef short ribs with chimichurri, and a standout grilled woodruff brioche with espresso martini mousse. Expect snacks to start, seasonal sides to share, and a rich depth of flavour from the wood fire throughout.

THE MENU

Tasting Menu €60 per person
(Duck supplement €5)

Snacks
Chicken Liver Parfait Croustade
English Market chicken liver, orange marmalade

“Choux de Gubbeen”
Cheese choux bun, creamy Gubbeen filling, West Cork raw honey

Starter
Wood-Fire Grilled Celeriac
Celeriac purée, charred greens, jus

Main Course
Bread & Butter

Nua Asador Beef Short Ribs
Slow-cooked over wood fire, chimichurri

BBQ Skeaghanore Duck (+€5)
Skeaghanore West Cork duck, gently smoked and grilled

Sides to Share
Dominó caramelized potatoes
Seasonal fire-roasted vegetables

Dessert
Grilled Woodruff Brioche
Espresso martini mousse

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We're fully booked at the moment, but if you'd like to be added to the waiting list, just drop us a line at hello@bookshelfcoffee.com and we’ll let you know if a spot opens up.

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