][1]According to the ancient Mayans and numerous assorted fruit loops, the world is going to end on Friday. It’s unfortunate timing – the 5pm Christmas night out could be ruined.
Here at the 5pm blog, we have no truck with apocalypse theories. We’re 99.9999% sure that we will live to see Saturday unless the staff party turns nasty.
Crispy chicken skin
However, we’re still planning a feast of favourite foods tomorrow night, just in case. If there is going to be an apocalypse then we have no intention of facing it without a final taste of crispy chicken skin.
The 5pm blog’s potential last meal is going to be an elaborate affair. Or at least a lengthy one. It’s going to tend more towards the gluttonous than the gourmet. Chips, chilli and cheese don’t necessarily go together but we’re not going down without scoffing them one last time.
The details have yet to be finalised but it’s looking as though tom yam soup; langoustines, curry, oysters and pork cooked several different ways will all put in an appearance.
Apocalypse chow
Admittedly, it’s not exactly a balanced meal. In fact, if we get through even half of it then the end of the world might not seem such a terrible idea once the indigestion kicks in.
Private dining Big Deal
Incidentally, if you’re fairly certain that the world won’t end on Friday then you might want to take a look at today’s Big Deal on a private dining experience for eight at Two Fat Ladies at the Buttery.
The full details are here but, essentially, eight people can enjoy a glass of Prosecco; four bottles of wine to share and a three course lunch or dinner in The Buttery for £270, a 51% saving on the standard £559.
What better way to celebrate life on earth not coming to an abrupt halt?