Thankfully, for grazers and those who never want to see another plate of patatas bravas again, there are. The canape bar at the newly refurbished Thornton's restaurant on St Stephen's Green has an extensive and imaginative menu and as each canape costs only 3.50, you can probably afford to sample every one they have on offer. Choose from offerings like foie gras rolled in roasted almond, ballontine of poussin, prawn bisque with sabayon or guinea fowl with Szechwan pepper, washed down by one of the extensive wines, available by the glass. Log on to www. thorntonsrestaurant. com for more information.