Monday, January 19, 2009

GBK


Enjoying the GBK experience were: 1. Quentin Fottrell & Sarah Binchy; 2. Isabelle Dabiri & James O'Neill; 3. Conor Hearhy & Joanne Martin.

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The latest eaterie to open in this fair city will surely be a hit with recessionistas. No fancy foam, purée or consommé on the GBK menu; we're talking burgers, and gourmet ones at that. Just opened on South Anne Street, GBK (Gourmet Burger Kitchen) is the 6th of its kind in Ireland and joins the Temple Bar branch in Dublin.

Developed 8 years ago by a group of New Zealanders who craved a good burger, the brand has seen phenomonal growth and gained a loyal following for award winning food. Decorated in funky, earthy tones the restaurant is the perfect pit stop place for a quick bite.

Some of the guests on the opening evening included beauty guru Triona McCarthy fresh from a stay at the Evian spa in France, Caroline Desmond and Jean Crowley, Lord and Lady Mountcharles, Andrew Rudd and Ben Bringer, writer Quentin Fottrell and RTE's Audrey McGrath.