“There was nothing like a martini to blunt the day and polish the night.” A line from journalist and former New York Times restaurant critic Frank Bruni’s book The Beauty of Dusk: On Vision Lost and Found and inspiration for the new Martini menu at Lottie’s.
A modern local, and just the kind of restaurant everyone wishes was in their neighbourhood, there are no mandates at Lottie’s, no fuss. Just six unapologetic, ice-cold versions of the classics, served in a chilled Nick & Nora glass – brimming with a perfectly balanced sting of gin or vodka, and the sharp zip of lemon.
Treat this as the ultimate golden hour, a pitstop on your way home, or a way to meet up for a cocktail or two and some delicious bites before heading to the movies.
Your Martini comes with a complimentary bowl of salty, golden crisps paired with a creamy buffalo ricotta and chive dip, or pick a couple of snacks from the à la carte menu that always showcases exceptional Irish producers. And if you do decide to stay for dinner, there are few pairings better than the classic steak and Martini combination, and Pat McLoughlin’s 28-day butcher steak, crisp onion and Madeira jus is here for you.
There’s a Classic Martini with Gunpowder or Grey Goose and a lemon twist, made Dirty with a splash of brine and olive garnish, or equal parts gin, vodka, a dash of white port and a lemon twist for a Vesper. You might opt for a Pickled Martini with vodka, basil-infused dry martini, pickle juice and orange bitters, or a Halliwell, where vodka, Cointreau and some bitters have an added touch of orange marmalade and spiced ginger syrup. Finally there’s the Lola Martini, a low alcohol version with N/A gin or vodka, Martini, white port and a lemon twist.