Happy marriage of great food and service

I'll be surprised if I eat a better dessert this year

Forest & Marcy: the new restaurant on Leeson Street Upper in Dublin is unpretentious, welcoming and exciting Picture: Maura Hickey

Forest & Marcy

126 Leeson Street Upper, Dublin 4

01-6602480, forestandmarcy.ie

Chef: Ciaran Sweeney

How long do you think you’d last working with your spouse? I reckon I’d manage a week – maybe two, at a stretch – before the shouting would start, and I say that as someone who is married to a pretty laid-back and patient individual.

If I ever have to do it, I’ll be asking John and Sandy Wyer ...