The ancient Burberry trench coat was unearthed; the trusty whangee brolly brandished.
The presentation and service were very good indeed, and, given the amount of time that must have been expended in preparing six delicious and quite exquisite courses, all the crockery and cutlery needed, it was good value at £45.
Guinea fowl, cod, venison, sorbet, and other delicacies were presented beautifully and with culinary craftsmanship.
When I alighted at Botanic station I had some time to spare, so I wandered into the Oxfam charity book-shop on Botanic Avenue (where the Arts Theatre used to be).
They invariably have a selection of vintage books, if not exactly "antiquarian."
It was approaching five o'clock, so I strode the short distance from Botanic Avenue, along LOWER CRESCENT, and on to University Road.
A Peculiar Tea is almost directly opposite Holohan's restaurant.
I recall the premises fondly as Beatrice Kennedy's, a delightful establishment which offered the most delectable wheaten bread and perhaps Mr McCarthy's signature dish, seared scallops on Clonakilty black pudding. Sublime.
I dined at BK's on my birthday in 2008.
Its decor and ambiance are different from BK's, and the theme is somewhat akin to Alice in Wonderland.
Since it was the occasion of my birthday, the staff very kindly offered me a complimentary drink, so I had a glass of Prosecco, with a juicy raspberry floating on top.
Guinea fowl, bone marrow, jus |
The presentation and service were very good indeed, and, given the amount of time that must have been expended in preparing six delicious and quite exquisite courses, all the crockery and cutlery needed, it was good value at £45.
Cod, champagne sauce, capers |
Guinea fowl, cod, venison, sorbet, and other delicacies were presented beautifully and with culinary craftsmanship.
I'm sure Aunt Dahlia's chef Anatole, that master of the gastronomic taste-buds, would have approved.
2 comments :
It all looks wonderful. Happy belated birthday to you.
Lovely little restaurant; different to BK's. Enjoyable. Many thanks for the birthday wishes. Tim.
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