Dad had booked a table at a mystery restaurant so that he could take Mum out for a Valentine's treat. They got ready and dropped The Boy off at Nanny and Grandad's house who had offered to watch him so that Mum and Dad could have a few hours to themselves. How lovely!
Mum had no idea where they were going, but she had been thinking about it and wondering a lot. All she knew was that it was a place they had never been to before. At one point, she thought they were going to Mold but as they approached at the Mold - Denbigh road Dad signalled to turn in the opposite direction! Suddenly, Mum had a very good idea about where they were going. She hoped very much it was where they were going. She couldn't help but give a little whoop. Dad grinned, and Mum knew she was right!
They arrived at The Cherry Pie Inn in Nannerch in good time, despite a slight detour by Dad who probably hadn't realised that there were so many options to get to the Mold - Denbigh road. It was a chilly night and Mum as in her sparkly blue dress, so they made haste for the door. As they walked into the warm building, a man approached and greeted them very warmly and asked for their coats. 'Oooh!' though Mum. She had never been asked for her coat before!
They were shown to a table for two which had been decorated with a little candle and a pretty, red rose in a vase. Very romantic! They ordered some drinks, white wine for Mum and a diet Coke for driver Dad and sipped them whilst they looked over the menu.
It looks a bit pink, but it was a deep red and perfect for this special date.
The starters were ordered and Mum and Dad chatted away. Mum got the camera out and snapped a few photographs. The man who took their coats earlier saw her taking pictures and offered to take a photo of them together. How nice!
Happy Mum and Dad, together on Valentine's Day.
It wasn't too long before their starters arrived. Good job too, as they were both famished! They had both chosen the same thing as it was right up their street.
Japanese prawns with garlic mayonnaise.
The started was delicious and Mum loved the crunchy breadcrumb coating on the prawns. It was so light and fresh. Yum yum! More chit chat ensued and then their mains arrived.
Dad chose the T-bone steak. He's partial to big lumps of meat, is Dad. He likes it rare but this was apparently a little overcooked.
Mum chose the sea bass in lemon butter. She's partial to a bit of fish, is Mum.
Vegetable dishes were delivered with sweet, juicy carrots and leeks in a cheese sauce. They shared a big bowl of mixed potatoes too. Chips, croquettes and potato florets. Oh yes, they had a feast indeed! They both tucked in and enjoyed their food. Mum thought the lemon butter was the best she had ever, ever tasted!
Mum's all finished and loved her sea bass!
Dad's all finished too. He decided it was a bit too posh to gnaw on the bone, but he wanted to!
Since it was a special night, they ordered desserts, greedy things!
Black Forest gateau with cream, Dad had ice cream with his too. Omnomnom!
Well, Mum and Dad were feeling very full indeed! They thoroughly enjoyed their food and the warm welcome that they received from the staff at The Cherry Pie Inn. They were even given a plate of Valentine's cookies which ended up wrapped in a napkin so that The Boy had something nice too. He had been a very good lad for Nanny and Grandad and Mum and Dad really appreciated having a few special hours together.
The Boy's Valentine's treats.
