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Dulse is the re-invention of the old Mulberry’s in Barna Village Centre, now almost a suburb of ever growing Galway city. Mulberry's was a surf and turf sort of place. It did a good selection of fish — crab claws, sole on the bone, monkfish, and mussels all featured. You would find dishes such as slow roast pork belly with broad beans, pea puree, and calvados reduction and prettily plated McGeogh's Smoked Black Pudding, with sweet potato puree, asparagus, and caramelised apple. Ballyhoura mushroom risotto with aged parmesan and truffle oil or pan-fried fillet of sea bass would arrive on a bed of warm fennel and orange salad and lemon sorbet with prosecco with a selection of perfect little berries floating on the surface. The reception area and cosy wine bar also served a few tapas-style dishes — crab cakes, prawns pil pil, calamari, spicy meatballs, or chicken liver paté. There was a comfortable waiting area also to accommodate the busy takeout trade of pasta and bistro dishes.

The winter nights are setting in, the hour will soon change, and it is starting to turn wintry. Luckily there is a bit of sparkle on its way too with Christmas to liven up those winter nights. So dig out that party dress and get planning. Dulse Restaurant in the pretty seaside village of Barna, just a short drive from Galway city, is the perfect spot for celebrating Christmas. With a mouthwatering Christmas menu, gorgeous cocktails, and a super-stylish interior, this is the ideal place for lots of seasonal cheer and fun nights out with groups of friends and work colleagues.

As chapter one ends after 10 years in Mulberry's, chapter two begins with Dulse restaurant. Dave O'Donnell is the new chef patron at Dulse. After 22 years' experience in top establishments, he is excited to bring his experience and passion to Dulse.