I'm currently up in Chester for work and have been recommended to try a restaurant - so thought I'd sit here and write a blog whilst I wait! (Although this one will be in the next post - Hickory's Smokehouse, keep your eyes peeled).
One of my exciements of last week was that I drove past barrack Obama! I didn't actually see him, but as I was driving into Cardiff for meetings, about 10 minutes on from the Celtic Manor Resort where they were holding the NATO conference along came around 20 police motorbikes, followed by 20 police cars, then vans, then armoured vans - with two lovely looking cars in the middle (don't ask me what - I'm a girl!) and the same behind. Obama would have been in one of those two cars, I was a tad excited. I have never seen so many police in one area - leading into Wales there were hundreds, I'm not even exaggerating when I say I probably saw 500 a day this week!
I had an extremely busy weekend. I was lucky enough to be taken for breakfast early on Friday - we headed to The Curious Cafe (the one with the earlier AMAZING hot chocolate). I once again had a hot chocolate, along with a sausage sandwich and hash browns. I must admit the hot chocolate wasn't quite as good as the previous one - not as many marshmallows, but it was still epic. The sausages were very tasty (locally produced) but I must admit my eyes were definitely too big for my belly. The thing that consistently let's the Curious Cafe down is the staff - you don't feel particularly looked after and they are pretty slow. The staff were far more interested in flirting with the local builder who had come in for his breakfast, than serving us and were slow to react as they were trying to be the last one talking to him - not impressed. However if you are happy to put aside the staffs rudeness, the food is worth a try - particularly their breakfast. They also have a lovely little outside garden if the weathers good.
That evening it was time for another night out with the girls. D was on cricket tour so it was time for a 'go hard or go home night', and I must admit two of us did go hard, and one went home! We were out till 4.30am and managed to blag free entry into moo moo's (where I felt like an old lady - I'm sure everyone in there was about 12), and subtone, and a lot of free drinks (managed to get a pitcher out of a stag who wanted me to put on a fresh pair of boxers over my dress - no problemo!). I was feeling a little worse for wear on Saturday morning.
How best to cure a hangover than to head to our secret little cafe - and once again take in the hangover cure of a chocolate frappe, alongside a bacon panini (anyone would think I weigh 20 stone - I don't - promise!)
That afternoon I had to head down to Surrey to visit friends, as I had a reunion on Sunday so was staying there Saturday night (I was not best pleased about this after a 5am bedtime!) I went for a coffee in a new coffee shop in The Friary Centre in Guildford - moka. We were originally planning on going to Costa, but the swish interior enticed us in. It did not disappoint. On the outset, it looks like a typical coffee shop. But when we entered we were sent to the table - table service! Perfect! They had an extensive menu, with some great looking lunch food, and although a little pricey for a drink it was well worth it. The staff were friendly, and I went for a mango smoothie which was delicious and refreshing.
That evening I headed off to the cinema to see Guardians of the Galaxy, which I really enjoyed. It was light hearted and funny, but the end of credits sequence we have all come to expect of Marvel, although being there was quite a disappointment. A lot of people have said it wasn't good because that it's not like a marvel film, I didn't go in expecting a marvel film and thoroughly enjoyed it. Following the cinema we headed over to Frankie and Benny's for dinner, nothing too fancy but you know what your getting. The food was good, service was friendly and something you don't often find in Frankie and Benny's - it was quick! Their menu has changed recently and it was a huge amount of choice - it was like reading a book! I had filled potato skins (which weren't particularly filled, but they were cooked nice and crisp) and a southern fried chicken burger. I would say it was good, but by no means excellent.
Yesterday I had a lovely reunion with some friends - dad cooked a great BBQ, and onto an evening BBQ (a lot of burgers this weekend!).
Had a long drive home, followed by a long drive up to Liverpool this evening via Wrexham.. So I think it's about time I hit the sack.
SD
Paigey x
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