SO Matt LeBlanc and Chris Evans are in Kerry this weekend and a lot of people are getting excited.
The Top Gear presenters are on the way to Dingle later, probably via Killarney. But if they decided to pass through Tralee on the way, we’re thinking Matt LeBlanc might be channelling his ‘inner Joey’ and get peckish for his beloved sandwiches. Everyone knows Joey loves sandwiches…
With the help of a few local restaurants, we decided to have a bit of craic and asked them to come up with a ‘Joey Special’ just in case the two lads pop into town for a bite during the weekend.
First we went to the swish surroundings of The Rose Hotel where Head Chef Odran Lucey came up with a gourmet effort to appeal to Joey’s finer tastebuds.
Odran, who is preparing for the upcoming opening of a new gourmet restaurant in the hotel, rustled up some Dingle Dexter Beef on a country loaf with Cashel Blue cheese, red onion relish and steakhouse chips. We think Joey would approve…
Next we headed down to Kirby’s Brogue Inn where Noreen O’Mahony came up with two delicious plates.
Noreen decided Matt would like the home-cooked ham, chicken, crispy cos lettuce, red onion, tomato, mayonnaise and dijon mustard on Barry’s Bread. And because Joey doesn’t share food, for Chris she made a barbecued panini with mayo, barbecue sauce, chicken, melted cheese and mixed peppers.
These sandwiches are better known on the menu as ‘Rock On’ and ‘Barbecued Brogue Panini’ respectively. Here’s how Joey would react….
Over in Yummy Cafe on Dominick Street, Siobhan O’Sullivan appealed to Joey’s famed love of meat.
She put in some ham, chicken, Spanish chorizo, Serrano ham, tomato, mozzarella cheese and sweet tomato relish with tomato and basil soup to wash it down. We think he’d agree it looks Yummy…
And finally, if the lads decided to head out for the night they’d need some soakage.
Danny Leane over in The Abbey Inn created this barbecued pulled pork, served with coleslaw on crispy ciabatta bread with side salad and onion rings. Whaddya think Joe?
You’d never know, they might pop in after driving the Conor Pass. Any cafes, restaurants or anyone else think they could make a better ‘Joey Special’? Send us your pics via Facebook.
• Thanks to The Rose Hotel, Kirby’s Brogue Inn, Yummy Cafe and The Abbey Inn for taking part