Cork - Journey before the last ...

The Isaacs Hotel in Cork - Ireland

The last time before opening. To tie up all loose ends, make the final paperwork, talk to the suppliers and hope we didn't forget about a thing. We'll see. So for all you people who want to call as of tomorrow, it's one hour earlier so especially in the early mornings ... The Isaacs is a lovely hotel with very friendly staff and a real good restaurant. I'll be gone the entire week,

Lambermon's - Haarlem

Lambermon's
Spaarne 96
2011 CL Haarlem
tel : +31 (0) 23 - 5427804 / fax : +31 (0) 23 5427826


Yesterday I had to see it with my own eyes, so again I ate at Lambermon's. I know I've been there way too often. In my last log I said : "But the food and service are one of the best ... at least untill today". And unfortunately that was not true. The formula is excellent, still good, again no Mr. Lambermon's himself, thirth time in a row he wasn't there ... The food wasn't excellent, it was good but not the special attention it use to have. The service was still below the standards of what we were used in this place. Again the maitre was on the phone when we entered the restaurant (what is he doing ...) and not even a sign of hello ... The food wasn't outstanding, the wine was probably well chosen but all very young not one with a real bite, the service wasn't again what Lambermon's stand for. Hate to say it but, love the place, love the formula, last time though ... I give up. Especially since they even haven't answered to my last mail with some remarks ...

What did we have ?

Poached Veal with baked avocado
Baked on the skin Seabass with a "bitterbal of risotto and Dutch Shrimps caught by Ria (Stellendam) "
Entrecote with Bearnaise and chinese mushrooms
Halibut with Salami and Parmasan cheese
Barberie Duck with a "poulty sausage" and artishoke
Espresso
http://www.lambermons.nl

Cork - Journey xx

Within a month it should be open and actually we're on scedule, May 10th the new Airport should open it's doors ...

During a site visit .... Erik and myself



The Airport terminal from the parking / the "iron" for the Foodcourt (landside)




The entrance of the spotsbar (airside) / the entrance of the Red Bar (landside)

It's progressing, less than a month to go, I'll get back to work now ...

Cork - Journey xx

Cork Airport, work in progress. Another weekend and week looking after suppliers, searching for possibilities and ... beer, cakes from Amandine, Salmon from Frank Hederman, Bread from the new factory of Arbutus, Clonakilty pudding, Sandwiches from the English Market, Crisps from Tayto and not to forget real bacon ...

Have a nice week too Slainte !