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| I don't know what was in this, it was in a chocolate shell, you let it sit on your tongue and melt |
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| The Scallop starter |
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| The rose of veal, we both ordered it |
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| I love cheese |
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| The Wine Room off the dining room |
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| Michelin One Star for 2020 |
At the last major stop of the adventure we stayed at the Mount Juliet Estate at Thomastown, near Kilkenny in the south of Ireland for three nights. As I mentioned a few days ago the Manor is home to a Michelin starred restaurant. I debated making reservations, it was pricey (about three times what we paid on average for dinner, about $250 USD for the two of us.) But how many times do you get a chance to dine in such elegance, and as my father proved you can't take it with you. With the Covid-19 virus causing tons of cancellations, there were tables available. In fact we were the only table in the 6:30 seating.
The food was simply amazing, the service attentive, the room is very elegant and comfortable. The meal was unrushed, three courses over two hours. It was worth it.
I suspect I have had dinner at a Michelin starred restaurant before, I recently came across receipt for Christmas dinner at Altitude 95 on the Eiffel Tower, but this is certainly not something we do often.
Would you splurge?
Where was the food?!?!?!?! All I saw were dishes and garnishes?!?!?!?
ReplyDeleteI am fat, I should eat less
DeleteLooks very elegant and expensive.
ReplyDeleteIt was
DeleteIDK, it doesn't look like you received enough food for the $$.
ReplyDeleteNot the house of large portions.
DeleteI have splurged, but more food was involved. Anniversaries are shell out the bucks times. We only do this at places we've been to before, and enjoyed. That chocolate thing seems to be staring at you and daring you to even think about eating it! I suppose I would have to ditch the crocs (oops, sorry Mads) I don't own crocs, flip-flops and sweats and throw on some lipstick to eat at a place like this :)
ReplyDeleteI have only once been turned away at the door of a restaurant because of what I was wearing (jeans, hiking boots, a nice wool sweater and a leather coat) that was at Maximes in Paris. It was worth it for being able to tell that tale for the past 29 years. If they don't like what you are wearing, someone else will be glad to have your business.
DeleteI knew I liked you for a reason! I do enjoy getting dressed up though. I feel weird when I go to a dressy place and everybody else is dressed for Taco Bell. My mother never left the house without make-up. I'm too lazy for that crap. Lipstick and earrings and I'm set. Explains why I'm sixty-four with the skin of a sixty-three year old. I do feel that if you are paying for service you should feel comfortable no matter what, looking at you Commando Carebear :)
Deletelucky for me, fancyass places don't check to see if I'm wearing undies! ;-b
DeleteI hope you went out for a good burger and fries afterwards to fill you up!
ReplyDeleteI have done that in the past, we were actually quite happy
DeleteThank you for the reliving of treasured memories of Ireland...Agreed,
ReplyDeletethe library in Dublin was mesmerizing and we go to see the original
Book of Kell.. under glass....can you imagine, there was the time when
it was not and you could turn the pages?
Amazing that things survive for us to see. Lots more memories to share.
DeleteMost definitely! That looks well worth a splurge. Such an elegant setting.
ReplyDeleteDid you see the movie "Paris Can Wait"? I love that movie simply for all the elegant meals and scenery!
I will add that to the list of things to see. Thanks!
DeleteI wouldn't splurge simply for the stars but we've often splurged for an exceptional meal in a beautiful place ... with wonderful service. This looks stunning!
ReplyDeleteIt was great food and great fun
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