Keeping it simple and sublime in Pearse Street

Gertrude on Pearse Street in Dublin 2: common sense is very much in evidence here Pic: Maura Hickey

Gertrude

130 Pearse Street, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2

01-5157563, gertrude.ie

Chef: Holly Dalton

There’s a lot to be said for focusing on what you’re good at, and leaving what you’re maybe a bit less good at to someone else. Holly Dalton, the very talented young chef who’s running the kitchen at Gertrude on Pearse Street in Dublin, is applying a little bit of this strategy to her menu there.

While I’m sure ...