So after just over one year there, it was time today to say farewell to all the good folk at Northern Trust Ireland. Alas, the last lunch foray there was not the most pleasing, making a return journey to Bruno's in Temple Bar that couldn't have been more different to the recent one made there not a fortnight before. There was clearly a different chef in the kitchen, as I had exactly the same two courses as before - the seafood chowder was full of mussels on the shell and a mini-octopus that came straight back out onto the plate, whilst the cannelloni bolognese contained naught but the finest of gristle-packed sinewy meaty goodness. Fair play to the waitress, who asked twice if I was sure I enjoyed my meal, but I just wanted to get out of there.
Back to Georges Court for a final afternoon which went speedily as there was much handing-over to be done. Thankfully I was spared an office presentation or speech (receiving a thoughtful multi-signed card and cash later), allowing a speedy adjoinment to Lafayette on D'Olier Street, where I was treated to many complimentary Chiva Me Timbers cocktails (each containing much rum and muddled blackberries) by various kind benefactors - thanks y'all!
Quite a shortage of drink at this table.......
A kiss on the Ed
Ann-marie and Ann both looking radiant
Contentment : 15.5 / 25
Excitement : 3 / 10
Memorability : 4.5 / 15
Overall Score : 46% (29th out of 140)
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