Charles Gifford wrote:
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> "Arri London" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> >
> > >3rd, a small restaurant in Braintree (with
> > > Cheddar) where I found hospitality on a Sunday afternoon when I became
> > > famished while driving from London to Cambridge.
> >
> > Surprised anything other than a pub was open in Braintree.
> > Suburban/rural Essex can be very quiet on Sundays.
>
> I was surprised too! Actually it was only open to them-wot-had-booked Sunday
> lunch. I saw people gathering and enquired. They had an empty seat for me.
> Excellent country style Sunday Dinner.

Yes... had a few of those in Somerset and in Kent.

>
> > For good food the next time you are in Ireland, try Kinsale. Touristy,
> > but becoming a food haven with great local fish.
>
> I have never eaten in Kinsale. I do need to rectify that and will certainly
> put it on the list for my next visit.
>

It's pricey though.