I’m a little hit and miss with my ‘Weekly’ Write Up posts. Sometimes I’m all over it, snapping shots of places I go and things I see. Other times I wonder if anyone has any real desire to see a photo of my new shoes on top of a suitcase. But, I got nothing else today – so here they are!
Primark laser cut brogues, £12.
In other news, it’s my sister’s 21st birthday tomorrow, so today the family crew got together for food, drinks and laughs. We went to a bizarre and amazing restaurant called Crab & Lobster in Thirsk, near York. It had everything one could ask for from a restaurant – delicious food, chilled white wine, a man called Mutton Chops who played the banjo and an original 1940s diving suit suspended from the ceiling. I’ve never seen a place like it – it was a vintage lover’s dream, full of fur coats, antique cameras and mantle clocks showing a variety of times.
A wicker trike hanging from the ceiling above our table.
Mismatched chandeliers cast a dim glow over diners.
My starter was a goats cheese tart with red onion marmalade and dijon ice cream (delicious).
And my main – garlic roasted lobster with king prawns, scallops and salad (also delicious, although I couldn’t finish it all).
The restaurant sits on stunning, sweeping grounds. I love all the leafy archways – very Secret Garden. I’m wearing a Matalan dress, Primark cardigan and brogues, Dorothy Perkins tights and my Stolen Thunder brooch. I did have a belt on too, but the lobster soon put paid to that.
I’d definitely recommend the Crab & Lobster – it was a bit like going vintage shopping, but with excellent food and a chorus of ‘Happy Birthday To You’ from Mutton Chops. Which equals an excellent day out, obviously.
How was your week?
Sounds like an amazing resturant! The food looks delish!
You look lovely too 🙂
Sophie
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That restaurant sounds absolutely brilliant. I’ve never heard of it which surprises me!
I really like your outfit – the brooch is wonderful.x
The food looks absolutely delicious 🙂
You look great xo
The food and setting look amazing!
Woweee all of it looks so amazing, the interiors the food, the gardens- I’m gonna have to make a visit one day 🙂
I enjoy seeing pictures of brogues on suitcases too haha!
Rachelle xxx
what a brilliant sounding restaurant, i’ve never heard of it before but definitely want to try it out now! x
ooh that restaurant sounds fab! Goats cheese is definitely a favourite of mine 🙂 Looks like you had a great time! x
Food. Food. Food. Oooooo.
This place looks amazing – really unique. Love the Primark brogues, great price at £12. xx
Looking wonderful as ever, and what an amazing restaurant find, seriously tempted to persuade The Guy to take a trip over that direction
Holy Moly Jen I thought I ate nice food, that food is just amazing!! Dijon Ice Cream, yum yum!!!! xxx
That restaurant looks amazing. x
That lobster looks yummy!
Oh my god! I adore lobster, prawns and anything seafoody, so you’ve made me completely jealous with that. Gorgeous looking food, in gorgeous surroundings.
xx
goodness gracious, the food looks absolutely delish!
Wow,the food and the whole place looks stunning!Shall definitely be making a trip up there at some point 🙂
I love your outfit,uncomplicated and lovely colours 🙂
Hope you have a good week hun xx
What an enchanting place. The gardens look beautiful. As does the inside and the yummy food.
I like your new shoes.
X x
love it!!!
this style is super..=P
you´re great
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I’ve been there! About 8 years ago I think, for my grandmas birthday. Totally amazing isn’t it. I really need to find an excuse to go back! X
I love the brogues in Primark at the moment. I bought a pair before they brought out the laser cut ones so I’m really gutted.
Ooo, sounds like such a cool place. I love discovering cool new eating places.
Really love what you wore. The cardigan and dress are really pretty.
the restaurant looks and sounds wonderful and delicious. if im ever that far north im totally going to check it out
Bow Dream Nation xx
What an amazing looking restaurant! The food looks absolutely delicious too!
Ooh dijon ice cream sounds so lovely but unusual!
hey chickadee! love the photos of your weekend!! must say i have a soft spot for goats cheese too, yum! 🙂 x
Oh it looks like such an amazing place!
love your new shoes. Love the leafy archway pictures!
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The food looks amazing, and so do you!! Love the outfit. 🙂
xoxo,
Addie
The Cat Hag
Wow, so beautiful, and the food looks incredible! Also, I love your new shoes, and I wish I had some. I feel like they’re not quite my style, but since even I’m not sure what that means, perhaps I’ll have to find me some. 🙂
Monique
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You look great Jen, this outfit is just so flattering, I love the colours! This restaurant looks really cool, and what about the Dijon ice cream? did it have a mustard flavour? I’m intrigued!
xx Iris
Gosh this place looks wonderful, and the food looks absolutely delicious! X
love the brogues! i got some like that from primark about a year ago for £6 and they’re still going strong! i love the look of the look of the restaurant you went to, i live in yorkshire so hopefully will be able to go someday! i’ve just started a blog (so i don’t really know bloggers etiquette if it’s okay to ask someone to look at your blog) but it would be nice if you had time if you could have a look and had any tips cos it’s pretty bad at the moment, but if you don’t i won’t be offended 🙂 x
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I love the “Secret Garden” feel of the pictures! Your outfit is gorgeous, too.
xx
Meera
Gasp! That goat’s cheese starter is a work of art.
What a fantastically ecclectic place. Love the navy outfit. xxx
OH MY GOD – The food looks amazing!!
Starving now! x
sounds like a lovely place to eat..
I really love your style. So quirky/cute 🙂
xx
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That food looks *almost* as good as you do! x
Oh that looks and sounds wonderful. There’s always something so extra nice about restaurants with gardens that you can stroll round after you’ve eaten.
haha, that restaurant looks incredible, and don’t get me started on the food! *dribble*
Happy birthday to your sister 🙂
x
Oooh, nice new brogues! Haha, Mutton Chops? Wow, sounds like my kinda guy 😉 That food looks divine! Mmm, I’m now starving! Thanks Jen! Beautiful grounds for a beautiful lady! Hahaha. Very lovely outfit too.