FIRST of all, I'm sorry I haven't been posting for a while. I've been in a bit of a trough - nothing serious, just a bit out of sorts. I should have posted a notice - I am sorry I didn't do this, it was rude of me. And sorry to have caused any concern - I've been fine - definitely not buried in the allotment! (though maybe this is just what our asparagus crop needs). I'm still taking pictures but am feeling a bit up-to-my-eyes at present so I'm not sure if I'm going to continue on with this for much longer - I'll see how I get on over the next week or so.Anyhow, God help our tourists if this is what is on offer. The first photo was taken outside a popular local cafe a few weeks ago - I can't imagine how any tourists are going to be attracted by this sort of menu - I thought this was the sort of depressing stuff only the Irish ate. (Can you imagine an Italian tourist sitting down to mince beef pie & chips?).
The second photo was taken in a cafe in Enniskillen last week - sadly I didn't try the special toastie of tuna/banana/redcurrent&cheese - so I can only begin to imagine what it tastes like... In this cafe we were charged £12 for two (soggy from the microwave) sausage rolls, 2 very tiny bottles of (warm) water, a cup of tea and a teeny little pie. Last summer in Rome we paid 5 euro for two gorgeous coffees, a freshly squeezed orange juice and 3 wonderful croissants. I know there is some wonderful food available in NI - a lot of very good restaurants have opened over the last few years, but most of our cafes have a really long way to go.
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hi blue' great to see you back again. we were getting a bit concerned - thought you might have given up blogging for good. know how you feel - sometimes think 'aww to hell with this' but then you don't have to post every day. maybe I'm being a bit selfish here because I enjoy your blog so much but if you decide to drop it let's have a big farewell party. (or something) but please keep making the odd post (c:
I find it hard to believe the top sign is from Delaneys - they used to be one of the better fast food cafes/restaurants in Belfast with a good choice of dishes. How the mighty have fallen.
asparagus! no less - that's a bit lah dee dah. of course it's also supposed to be an aphrodisiac (c:
Tuna/banana/redcurrent&cheese -- oh boy, now that's an unusual grouping!
ptowngirl
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Welcome Back!I'm looking forward to more pics.
Yes there are some very strange choices there...maybe I'll just pass...
Angela
I'm always more disturbed by the misplaced apostrophes in signs like that. Sandwiche(?)'s what? Pepper's what? And what is with the e on sandwich? Aaaaaaa!!!!
Mate - you want to get a life. I have spent the last few years road- touring the USA and I can assure you I have had to contend with similar BLAND and UNINSPIRING menus in the 'promised land'. So come on, come into the real world, P-P-PLEASE!
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