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"It makes infinite sense that Hawksmoor, a choosey source of the highest quality beef, would settle on Ireland for one of its outposts. Thirty-five day, dry-aged beef aside, the setting is reason enough for a booking where you can dine beneath the soaring 40-foot-wide dome of the former banking hall of the 19th-century National Bank on College Green. The magnificently restored city landmark sets the tone, while the menu is infused with just enough Irishness to give it a proper sense of place. Start with some Flaggy Shore oysters from County Clare and move on to the extensive steak menu, which runs the gamut of cuts sourced from small producers the length and breadth of Ireland including rare breed meat from The Burren. Then, round it off with an Irish coffee tiramisu. The $32 Sunday roast lunch is particularly keen value." - Aoife O'Riordain