Blind Tasting in Augustine's

Brendan Cashman was our host yesterday in Augustine's for a fantastic blind food tasting. Our members and friends were treated to a 8 course tasting menu which they ate blindfolded. The idea behind tasting food blindfolded is simply to REALLY taste the food. Normally we eat more with our eyes than our other senses. Smell, texture and taste had to be combined to guess what was eaten. And it was amazing how right some people were and how wrong others....beef became boar, plum became a peach and pheasant became pork. One common 'sense' was that the food was simply outstanding. As I was 'overseeing' the event, I can ensure everyone that the food also looked simply amazing.

Frank, the restaurant manager, looked very well after us by being at hand to answer question about the food and wine. His knowledge about the food served was in depth and every question was answered.

The tasting menu sounds as mouthwatering as the food was....

1. Amouse Bouche - Gazpacho
2. Salmon tartare served with puy lentils and capers, topped with a quail egg
3. Pheasant Terrine with celeriac mash
4. White Vegetable soup with truffle
5. Beef Bourguignon served with wholegrain mustard mash
6. Ardsallagh Goats Cheese with grilled plum
7. Mixed Autumn Berry Mousse
8. Warm aromatic chocolate soup

Pay Augustine's a visit, it is worth it. Brendan had already a few visits from the Michelin inspectors....hopefully he will be able to bring a star to Cork. He very well deserves it.

Augustine's is in the Clarion Hotel at Lapp's Quay. Call for booking 021 4279375 or email augustinerestaurant@gmail.com