Thai Square, a chain, restored the building to it’s former glory with tasteful Thai decor added – this so could have gone wrong but the combination of chunky old wooden beams, plaster and lathe walls, and a quirky layout that reveals room after room as you move through it works really well:

In addition to the lovingly restored Tudor building, Thai Square also serves beautifully prepared, and tasty, food. For the full review, including details and photos of what we ordered, have a look over on St. Albans People. Definitely recommended for meals with out of town guests you want to impress, for a date or, in the afternoon at the weekend when it’s quiet, great for a family meal too.

You’ll find my full review of the Courtyard Cafe on St. Albans People – but I’ve posted a few photos below to wet your appetite:

Here’s the review…

Residents’ First Weekend gives people the opportunity to try out many of their local attractions free of the usual entry charge, or with a special offer, or to gain entry to places which are not normally open to the public. According to figures released by the Council, on average five / six thousand people participate in this two-day event, with leisure centres, the cathedral and the museums amongst the favourite venues.

To take advantage of some of the more popular special offers available you’ll need to obtain a voucher, available at the Tourist Information Centre, located at the back of the old Town Hall. I’ve posted further information on the special offers available during St. Albans Residents First Weekend over on St. Albans People.

Have a look at this hand made burger, for example – not only was it pretty, but also succulent and tasty according to our friend how ordered it:

As always, I went for a vegetarian option – in this instance, the vegetable casserole recommended by the waiter – which was also delightful:

The fish, too, was excellent according to the two members of our party who chose the Pollock:

For a party of eight, which included four adults and four children, the bill came to just shy of £100, which we felt was appropriate for the meal we’d ordered and enjoyed. If you’re going with kids, we’d recommend going outside peak hours as the restaurant gets very busy at lunch and dinner. We also reserved a table in advance, which proved essential on the Saturday we visited.

Somewhat unexpectedly, as I was telling the friends who accompanied us about this blog and some of the other stuff I do, I was overheard by someone at another table who is a regular reader. He popped over and said hello, which was nice of him!

You’ll find Lussmanns at Waxhouse Gate (off the High Street, just across from the Clock Tower), St. Albans, AL3 4EW.

I’ve written up a full review of Lussmanns, which we’d happily recommend, particularly for having dinner with friends or a business lunch, on the St. Albans People website.

Their recipes, and presentation, are great, and the location convenient for the station, but we waited rather a long time for our breakfasts and, to be honest with you, it’s a bit pricey for the amount of food you get.

I’ve posted a full review, as well as some more photos, on St. Albans People.

You’ll find my full review of Kashu on St. Albans People, a new website I’ve been contributing to the past couple of weeks. But to wet your appetite, have a look at these photos of our meal at Kashu:

Beautifully Prepared Beef Roast at Kashu

Stylish Modern Dining at Kashu

Kashu busy with Sunday diners

Lovely Presented Pork Roast at Kashu

Vegetarian Option at Kashu: Roast Vegetable and Goat’s Cheese Tart

Not Bad: All that for just shy of £50

Read my full review of Kashu , which also includes opening hours and details for booking a table (recommended), here…

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