Not so Fat Friday

Honest to Goodness has been on "the list" for quite some time. Came here on a Friday afternoon for lunch. There wasn't a queue for a table, I think we were very lucky as I noticed a bit of a queue while we were eating. I wanted the tuna Caesar Salad but they were out of fresh tuna that day so I chose a Chicken Caesar Salad with a can of San Pellegrino Limonata.

Huge portion size. I have to be honest I am not usually a fan of salads (In fairness I don't look like I eat too many of them ha) but this one was really really good. I also loved the raspberry dressing that was on the bread that accompanied the salad. It was absolutely stuffed with chicken and parmesan. 

They know what's up with the built in straw holder - how awesome?!

Honestly super good. Will definitely be back and next time it will be to try one of their pizzas!

Late lunch in Kilkenny

Came to Kilkenny for work. Didn't eat on the train so paid a visit to Matt the Millers for lunch. I do like the sign for chocolate promoting good health!

This Pavarotti quote though - preach!! :)

Didn't take a photo of it but I managed to get a table over looking the river but it was beautiful even on a dreary winter day! 

I ordered a sparkling water and an open Chicken Caesar Salad sandwich on homemade brown bread. It was amazing. 

What a fantastic spot! It really deserves all the accolades it has. If you're in Kilkenny this is where you want to be.

Platform 61 brunch

Bottomless mimosas for €15 !!! But that's not where the goodness ends. Came to Platform 61 for brunch on a Saturday afternoon without reservation and managed to get a table. The idea behind the name I believe is a train station platform under Waldorf Astoria in NYC. Just like a subway platform it is small and functional. It is also perfectly formed.

The service was pretty much flawless. 

I ordered the Stun Bun (what a stun hun name for a dish) which is a grilled chicken fillet in a brioche bun with guacamole, tomato, onion, lettuce and tomato relish. This came with spicy sweet potato wedges. Delicious and perfectly cooked. The wedges are soooo nice!!!

The bottomless mimosas for €15 applies when you order any main course and it lasts for 1.5 hours. They mean bottomless, my glass wasn't empty before a second one appeared on the table.

I also had a dessert which was a white chocolate and raspberry creme brulee. It was lush!

This place is tucked away on South William Street. It is definitely worth seeking out. Sometimes you really are better off underground :)

One last thing to remember... Life is too short for cheap wine!