> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://theorganisedexplorer.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Off Menu! - URL: https://theorganisedexplorer.com/off-menu/ - Published: 2025-10-02T14:05:09.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-08T11:11:16.000Z - Description: My favourite food and drink from my travels. - Author: Ruth ‎ - Tags: Articles, #Beehiiv Throughout the 2020-2021 lockdowns in the UK, I have listened to a lot of podcasts. A particularly great one is ‘[Off Menu](https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/?utm%5Fsource=theorganisedexplorer.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=off-menu)’ with James Acaster and Ed Gamble. The concept is that the guest is attending a magical restaurant where a Genie will serve their dream meal, so all you have to do is choose your favourite starter, main course, side dish, dessert, and drink. There are no further rules, you could choose pizza for all four if you really wanted to. So here is my ‘Off Menu’… #### Table of Contents - [Bread](#bread) - [Starter](#starter) - [Main](#main) - [Side](#side) - [Dessert](#dessert) - [Drink](#drink) --- ### Bread ![](https://theorganisedexplorer.com/content/images/2026/10/img_1212-t-1782740136.jpg) Firstly, when bread is on the table, I am a happy girl. The ultimate bread is Honey Wheat from [The Cheesecake Factory](https://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/?utm%5Fsource=theorganisedexplorer.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=off-menu). No other Honey Wheat has met this bar yet even though I have sampled thoroughly. [The Cheesecake FactoryOver 250 menu items, freshly prepared and from scratch, to order, every day. Over 30 legendary cheesecakes and desserts. There's something for everyone! Order online today!![](https://theorganisedexplorer.com/content/images/2026/10/728745017_18592850119047538_9191834798243139220_n-t-1783954660.jpg)](https://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/?utm%5Fsource=theorganisedexplorer.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=off-menu) --- ### Starter ![](https://theorganisedexplorer.com/content/images/2026/10/1-t-1759413663.jpg) **Tiropita**. This is a cheesy egg filling encased in filo pastry. Whilst ravenous from the flight to Athens, I devoured a spinach one of these at the airport and did not look back. It is delicious! I had a few from various eateries during my visit to Athens, and every one of them was heavenly, I am therefore just going to say a non-specific Tiropita from Athens. My tummy is already starting to rumble, and we are only on the starter! --- ### Main ![](https://theorganisedexplorer.com/content/images/2026/10/2-t-1759413678.jpg) **Sirloin Steak** (medium) with beef dripping chips and roast carrots in a maple glaze from [FX Buckley](https://www.thebuckleycollection.ie/crow-street?utm%5Fsource=theorganisedexplorer.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=off-menu) in Dublin. I had never really enjoyed steaks prior to eating at FX Buckley, I was always a bit overwhelmed by the different cuts and the fact that you have to instruct the chef how you would like it cooked, and just avoided. This was a special occasion though and oh, it was absolutely delightful. The whole restaurant is designed to help you learn more about what you are eating and where your food comes from. Every part of the meal was wonderful, the maple glazed carrots were a particular favourite, and I did leave as a convert to steak meals. [F.X. Buckley, Crow Street | Buckley CollectionOur second restaurant, but not second to any! Our Crow Street Steakhouse is right in the heart of Dublin's vibrant Temple Bar area.![](https://theorganisedexplorer.com/content/images/2026/10/126505485_373115757244257_13736262419988515_n-t-1783954694.jpg)](https://www.thebuckleycollection.ie/crow-street?utm%5Fsource=theorganisedexplorer.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=off-menu) --- ### Side **Aberdeen Butteries** from a little bakery in Aboyne, Scotland. We used to visit family in the Highlands every summer when I was growing up and we always stopped off in Aboyne to pick up a car full of these buttery treats. They are like a compacted croissant and absolutely scrummy when heated in the oven and smothered in jam. --- ### Dessert ![](https://theorganisedexplorer.com/content/images/2026/10/3-t-1759413730.jpg) **Dutch Apple Pie** from [Winkle 43](https://winkel43.nl/en/?utm%5Fsource=theorganisedexplorer.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=off-menu), Amsterdam. This one took literally no time to be added to the list. I would walk back to Amsterdam to get another slice of this pie. Everything about it is perfect, the crust, the filling, the cream… I spent four days in Amsterdam and only visited here on day two, I visited again before I left and since I got home, I really regret not having bought several other pies back with me! [Winkel 43: Famous Apple Pie Café at Noordermarkt, AmsterdamVisit Winkel 43 in Amsterdam’s Jordaan for the famous apple pie, lunch, drinks or dinner. A classic café with a sunny terrace at Noordermarkt.![](https://framerusercontent.com/images/zAUIWqHG8eaXnFk6jeWl4uDUdHQ.jpg)](https://www.winkel43.nl/en/?utm%5Fsource=theorganisedexplorer.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=off-menu) --- ### Drink This is where I exploit the subclause of there are no rules: I am choosing a soft drink, alcoholic drink and after dinner drink! Starting with soft drink; **Dr Pepper**. I wish everywhere had this as readily available as Coca Cola and Pepsi. Alcoholic drink; **Toronto cocktail** from [Nightjar](https://barnightjar.com/?utm%5Fsource=theorganisedexplorer.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=off-menu), London. This is such a great speakeasy in Shoreditch and the cocktails are expertly mixed with an extravagant flair. The Toronto is a bourbon-based cocktail with coffee and pecan maple syrup topped with a candy floss stick. Fabulous! You also get a pack of playing cards, a great way to take the menu home. ![](https://theorganisedexplorer.com/content/images/2026/10/4-t-1759413783.jpg) [Nightjar | Reviving cocktails, vintage spirits, and classic jazz in ShoreditchExperience Nightjar's renowned reputation for breathing new life into cocktails, explore our bar's extensive spirit list, including vintage options, along with delectable snacks. Enjoy the best vintage jazz, blues, ragtime, and swing in Shoreditch, East London. Visit us where you'll receive a warm w![](http://static1.squarespace.com/static/62b344ecbe334e15a55d2eb1/t/68dab7c067df561563438ed1/1759164352067/15+Years+NJ_White.png?format=1500w)](https://barnightjar.com/?utm%5Fsource=theorganisedexplorer.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=off-menu) --- After dinner drink: **Tea**. English Breakfast tea is my lifeblood and the answer for me is always tea. I am really not fussy about where I get my tea from but for this task, I have chosen to have it at [The Breakfast Club](https://thebreakfastclubcafes.com/?utm%5Fsource=theorganisedexplorer.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=off-menu). The reason is simple, they serve it in awesome mugs. So, I will have tea with milk, no sugar in a Zippy from Rainbow mug please. ![](https://theorganisedexplorer.com/content/images/2026/10/5-t-1759413852.jpg) [The Breakfast Club Cafes![](http://static1.squarespace.com/static/68b025163c03825dcdc6fcb7/t/68b02610211117165ff645e6/1756374544331/Logo.png?format=1500w)](https://thebreakfastclubcafes.com/?utm%5Fsource=theorganisedexplorer.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=off-menu) --- It was hard to narrow down my choices from so many wonderful eateries and if you ask me in a week, I will probably want to add new ideas to the pot. What would **your** dream menu be?