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Albeit a wonderful evening-in-prospect, recreating the Crimean Banquet of 1856 when Irish veterans of the Crimean War were honoured, wined and dined in the magnificent surroundings of what is now the CHQ building in Dublin’s Docklands. But Crimea has suddenly become most topical indeed, a development adding a contemporary frisson to proceedings. Dolled-up and dickie-bowed diners will savour a fabulous feast, including organic Burren ham hock terrine, goose liver pate, 12-hour braised Craggy Island lamb and Burren roast beef. While the original veterans supped on a quart of porter and a pint of choice port wine, the 21st century equivalent will have to make do with fine wines and Irish craft beers. Soprano Helene Hutchinson provides the entertainment. www.elywinebar.ie/banquet
