My weekend

The weekend!

That is one thing that puts a super big :) on my face.

I started this weekend with a meal at Frankie and Benny's - one of my faves - and washed it down with a dose of shopping...

Starter:

For the starter, I ordered the Mushroom Alfredo Crostini, which is described as 'Fresh garlic mushrooms tossed in our rich cheese sauce, served over toasted garlic ciabatta bread.'

Verdict:

I don't know what they put in that cheese sauce but it tastes heavenly. Totally recommend!

Rating:

9/10

Main:

For the main course, I ordered the Classic Hamburger. The 6oz* prime Irish beef burger is topped with lettuce, tomato, red onion, dill pickle, mayonnaise, and served with a generous helping of house fries. There is the option of adding cheese and I can't say 'no' to cheese! The waitress kindly asked if I would like any sauce, which she quickly brought in a tiny cup.

Verdict:

Yummy! Best burger ever. Unlike fast food burgers, you can actually taste the meaty burger which is super thick. However, as much as I liked it, I'm not a big fan of burgers and fries and only finished off the fries because I don't like food going to waste. If you love burgers and fries then you will love love love this.

Rating:

7/10

Dessert:

My favourite part of any meal is dessert time! Unless the meal itself is just a dessert! I ordered the Cinnamon Waffle Crunch which is described as 'A warm cinnamon waffle topped with scoops of vanilla ice cream, toffee crunch pieces and finished with toffee sauce'. Can't put it any better myself.

Verdict:

Tasted as gorgeous as it's described. I just wished that I wasn't so full as I would have enjoyed it even more. However, the waffle was soft and I prefer mine with a little crunch.

Rating:

9/10

Service:

As with any restaurant, there was an adequate waiting time between ordering and receiving my food. However, ordering a drink refill wasn't so easy as the waiting staff were either nowhere to be found or busy serving other customers. They even forgot to refill after requesting them to so I had to ask another waiter. However, their staff are really lovely and hospitable so none of this mattered. After all, it was a little busy at the time.

Rating:

8/10

Atmosphere:

One of the things that distinguishes Frankie and Benny's from the many restaurants out there is its atmosphere. The interior is set out like an old fashioned fifties Italian restaurant with wooden and leather-style furniture. The lighting is warm and the old fashioned music, such as Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley takes you back to the elegance of the fifties.

Rating:

9/10

Overall verdict:

I've been to Frankie and Benny's a few times before so I'm not surprised at all by this visit. I totally recommend it. Find your local store here and please let me know how it goes.

Overall rating:

8.4/10

Time for some exercise...

After all that scrummy yummy food, I needed to do a workout, which for me involves walking from store to store whilst carrying heavy bags.

I noticed Miss Selfridge's new Alice in Wonderland vests, which came out at the local store today. They're cute but not something I would personally wear. If it's 'you' then visit your local Miss Selfridge store or visit their website now now now before they're all gone!

I did find some really sexy heels though. They are nude (with a hint of grey; can't quite work out the exact colour) peep toe heels. I really love them and they are a dream to walk in. Hot or what?

Buy me here!

I then went to H&M to look for a navy blue and white pussy bow blouse that I wanted but as you know, H and M's clothes are always all over the place instead of organised in some way. After giving up, I took a white and orange one instead. It is a size too big but a pair of high waisted trousers or a high waisted skirt can give it all the tucking it needs for the ultimate 1940's chic look.

I don't have much planned for the rest of the weekend. Maybe some more shopping as usual. If I find anything cool, I'll sure let you guys know.

How about you? Any plans?

Have a good one!

xoxo