Cottage

The Midlands


Set in a small whitewashed cottage by the River Shannon, 5km southeast of Carrick, this humble-looking place belies its innovative Irish-Asian fusion cuisine. Utilising vegetables from the restaurant garden, meats from local suppliers and west-coast seafood, chef Sham Hanifa's seasonal dishes might include goji berry–glazed duck with miso crème or tandoori lamb shoulder with crispy coconut.


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