I am a Royal Wedding Junkie! There, I said it.
Like many who probably won’t admit it, woke up at 5 a.m., got all dressed up, popped on feathery fascinator (look it up) and walked out the door in need of some strong Earl Grey tea and Scones.
JohnMartin’s Restaurant & Irish Pub in Coral Gables was the place for the viewing the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Upon my arrival, I was surprised to receive a complimentary Kir Royal instead of tea to start the morning celebrations. Well, I guess it’s a special occasion so Happy Hour start’s this early! Many others were enjoying traditional breakfast treats of smoked salmon crowns and breakfast scones with butter and clotted cream and the official Royal Wedding drink, “The Regal” a concoction made of Chambord flavored Vodka, simple syrup garnished with raspberries and cucumbers slices, definitely a cocktail fit for a princess.
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| Nandi Fernandez and Aida Zayas |
Aida Zayas and Nandi Fernandez stylishly dressed for the occasion; wearing fabulous traditional hats arrived at John Martin’s at 5:45 a.m. for the festivities before heading off to work. Both ladies were so captivated by the romance of the day that they planned to stop by the Biltmore later in the day for High Tea.
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| Eveyln Russell, Queen Elizabeth look alike winner |
The event was well attended by locals and folks from as far away as West Palm Beach. Mrs. Evelyn Russell and her daughter Camille Terry woke up at 1 a.m. to get ready for the trip to Coral Gables. Mrs. Russell was born in England and was delighted to be part of the nuptial celebration and was even crowned the winner of the Queen Elizabeth look-alike contest, well deserved!
JohnMartin’s was happy for the patronage as well as the media which set up early and conducted live telecasts throughout the morning. They usually close up the Pub at 3 a.m. and today they were getting the place ready at that time. A long day indeed for JohnMartin’s, and more guests were expected for lunch during a re-broadcast of the Royal Wedding.
JohnMartin’s has been continually recognized for its cuisine by publications that voted the restaurant “Best Pub Food.” The restaurant features live entertainment every Friday and Saturday nights, from Contemporary Top 40 hits to rock to today’s popular Irish ballads. They also have The Trivia Night on Thursday nights beginning at 8 p.m.
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| Mixing up The Regal |
http://gableshomepage.com/news/2011/04/29/lots-pomp-circumstance-johnmartin’s-royal-wedding
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/04/29/2193028/blog-lots-of-pomp-circumstance.html
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