Divine inspiration

ST AUGUSTINE is the patron saint of brewers, printers, (what a convenient pairing) theologians, the alleviation of sore eyes, and, as you would expect of the man credited with shaping the concepts of original sin and a just war, a number of cities and dioceses.

After a visit to Brendan and Carol Cashman’s Augustine’s it would not be too hard to believe, if you are susceptible to those kind of things, that he has a guiding hand in that kitchen too. The food is so beyond the hum-drum, so as it might be, so as it should be, that it is as easy to believe in some sort of divine intervention.

Augustine’s has enjoyed a gilded reputation since the Cashman’s moved from Washington Street. The praise has been so very universal, so effusive, it could turn a weak head. All of this must put enormous pressure on a restaurant and create expectations not always met. So, it is such a pleasure then when the actuality matches the hype.