Diary of a Fashion Enthusiast: 2018

Posted by Diary of a Fashion Enthusiast / Wednesday, October 24, 2018 / 3 Comments

PARIS THROUGH MY EYES

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you follow me on Instagram, you’re probably sick of my Paris posts. Allow me
irritate you one last time please.<br />
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I really really didn’t want to come here and say I love Paris, like I was full
on dead set against liking Paris because I’m the girl that likes to “not like”
what everyone else likes because I have to be different. But this one didn’t
work, Paris seriously STOLE my heart!<br />
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Forget everything you’ve heard before, let me tell you about Paris. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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is so full of life. Not anything I’m unfamiliar with (thanks Lagos), but it was
such a great vibe. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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You will never in your entire life
eat a croissant that tastes better anywhere else than in Paris. Infact, let me
rephrase that. The best croissant you will ever eat can only be found in Paris.
Like, literally every Cafe will serve you mad croissants, don’t stress yourself
by going far. To be honest, Paris gets pastries right. If you think croissants
aren’t your thing (like I did), have a bite in Paris and thank me later.<u1:p></u1:p>
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Of the 4 European countries I
visited, the people in Paris were hands down the warmest, friendliest and the
most helpful/polite. I’d been told about how rude the French are. Sis, not to
me. Every single time I had to climb the stairs with my 2 big boxes, someone
would always take them off me. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. One time I couldn’t find
the platform I needed to be on to catch my ride to Brussels; a stranger
followed me round the station checking the screens until we found it. I started
feeling bad at some point, like what’s all this niceness for; this was the
point that I realized that being Nigerian has made me extremely suspicious and
non-expectant of good civil behavior. Too poor.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">4.     There’s
so much amazing history...from the popular stories of the Arc de Triomphe de
l’étoile (where the brave soldiers are honored) and the Eiffel Tower to the
Shakespeare and company, the bookshop that’s been in existence since 1951.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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don’t joke with their air kisses; everywhere I went, I’d see friends kiss in
greeting...kiss left cheek, kiss right cheek and throw in a hug. Thank God I’m
not French because all that kissing will make me dizzy.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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 <em>Palais Royal</em></div>
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Taking this pictre was a mad struggle; I put my bag on the floor and set my iPhone in front of it with the 10 second timer on. The twenty something pictures almost like this one can attest to the difficulty in self-timer shots but I pressed on until I got this one. Not sorry though, it turned out really well.</div>
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Did you know that quite a number of scenes from Mission Impossible: Fallout were filmed in Paris, especially at Trucadero square, Palais Royal and its garden, and also at the Arc de Triomphe. After watching the movie, I knew I had to visit these spots.</div>
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<em>Galeries Lafayette</em></div>
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<em>Notre-Dame de Paris</em></div>
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<em> Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile</em></div>
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<em>View from the top of the Arc de Triomphe </em></div>
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<em>Carousel in  Jardin des Tuileries</em></div>
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<em>Jardin des Tuileries</em></div>
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<em>Cappucino and People watching at Bob's Bake Shop (Shakespeare & Company)</em></div>
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PARIS THROUGH MY EYES

If you follow me on Instagram, you’re probably sick of my Paris posts. Allow me irritate you one last time please. I really really did...

Posted by Diary of a Fashion Enthusiast / Monday, October 08, 2018 / 1 Comment

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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 15pt;">My friend and I were talking yesterday about how we always start off praying for something and then get tired along the way when it seems like we’re not getting any answers. I won’t lie, I was a bit happy to hear I wasn’t the only one that this happens to, but I guess this is where persistence and patience come in.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 15pt;">Someone even went as far as blaming it on our generation, the “microwave” generation...we want everything instantly. While there’s something to be said for that, I think it’s still annoying that no one acknowledges sometimes we outgrow patience. Why do I have to wait for soooo long while others don’t even know how being patient feels?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 15pt;">Let me not even lie, at some point my prayers started becoming monotonous and repetitive. I started feeling like even God was tired of hearing me ask for the same things over and over again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 15pt;">Truth is, there’s no happy ending here. You will have to keep being patient. Working hard patiently, praying with patience. I’m still coming to terms with the fact that I’m not a burden to God and that asking for the same thing one million times over is still ok. And because I believe that God tells no lies, I know that eventually my prayers will be answered.</span></div>
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When you’re tired of being patient

Hey Guys, My friend and I were talking yesterday about how we always start off praying for something and then get tired along the way...

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5 REASONS TO TRAVEL SOLO

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I never plan to travel alone, things just happen (or should I say, don't happen) and I decide to do what works best for me. Never have I regretted those decisions.</div>
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Here's why I love it, and why I think you should take the plunge and travel alone...whether deliberately or not:</div>
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1. <b>Your time is your own</b>: You can do what you want to do at your own time...you alone dictate your every move. You can eat breakfast at 8am or 3pm; you can shop all day if you want, without someone complaining about their hip aching and rushing you out of the mall (side eyeing you Mandy); you can lay in bed all day doing nothing or read a book with the bedside lamp on till 3am. In summary, you alone decide what you want to do, when and how you want to do it.</div>
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3. <b>Time to relearn yourself</b>: The best thing about vacations is I get time to be alone with myself. I try new things, eat new food, learn things about myself that I never knew and even remember things about myself I'd forgotten. Vacations remind me how much of an introvert I am and how much I love being with myself, I allow myself get lost in the quiet of my thoughts. I remember how much I love singing and dancing and pretty much performing like Queen Bey...all in my birthday suit. I also feel closer to God when I'm away, as I pray more when I'm on vacation. </div>
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4. <b>Be Spontaneous</b>: You can take a day trip into the next city without wondering how any one would feel, go swimming at 1am and dance on your bed until you're dizzy. Whatever your mind can think up, you can do it as easily.</div>
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5. <b>No Judgement Zone/Make bad decisions</b>:Buy the $1,000 bag without being guilt tripped, eat a whole tub of ice-cream for lunch and a burger and fries for dinner without anyone making funny comments about you getting fat.  I love vacations because I allow myself indulge in a few too many treats; it's so much sweeter when no one's watching you pig out. </div>
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5 REASONS TO TRAVEL SOLO

My friends think I'm weird because I enjoy travelling alone. I never plan to travel alone, things just happen (or should I s...

Posted by Diary of a Fashion Enthusiast / Tuesday, April 24, 2018 / No comments

ZARA PEARL MULES

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You already know that sometimes I plan my outfits around one piece? This is one of those times.</div>
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I bought these shoes last month and I've been spinning outfit ideas to work them them in my head since then. I have soooo many, meaning you'll get to see a lot of the mules in subsequent posts (disclaimer!) so please no vex in advance.</div>
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In my mind, mules are granny slippers and I never understood the hype. Until now, until this pearl mules came my way.</div>
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Love at first sight.</div>
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BURG: A FOOD REVIEW

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The first time I heard of burg was when Atim (@afrolems) popped in during a lunch break and put it on her IG stories. The first thing I said to her was OMG, why do they look like they borrowed Shake Shack's vibes? Like, that was all I was seeing. But if they taste as good as, then I'm good. </div>
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The first time I went to Burg, I was going to see my friend after, so I ordered 2 Burg OG burgers, 2 Spike fries and 2 Oreo Nut Milkshakes for the both of us and a Pink Lemonade for me. Then I saw the bill. N23,500. My heart was beating so fast. N23,500 for junk?</div>
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Let me tell you the truth. Burg is PRICEY! See break down below:</div>
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I ended up taking out the fries (like who eats a burger sans fries? Who???), so I paid N17,500 which is still a whole lot! I guess you can do a Single instead of Double Burg OG and pay N3,500 or N4,000 (I forget) and do the lemonade @ N2,500 so your bill comes to about N6,000/N6,500. I still call that pricey and I know that someone looking for an affordable treat won't want to spend that much for that little variety. </div>
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I can forgive the burger prices, but why is a milkshake N3,000? And a regular cup of lemonade N2,500? Why are fries N3,000? I can't get over those. </div>
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<b>Space:</b> Burg is located at the beginning of Isaac John street, Ikea GRA, before you get into the traffic areas...that's the best thing about its location. It's a nice spot to chill as well, with an outdoor area both in front and behind (secret garden, which is more like a bar for shisha and drinks).</div>
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<b>Food: </b>The burger is good, I admit. 6.5/10 good. I've had the burger 2 more times and the bun remains soooooooo soft! The Oreo Nut milkshake is maaaad! 10/10 mad. The lemonade was good too.</div>
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The staff at Burg are really courteous and helpful! They also let me pay via transfer (no idea where my Debit card is) which is a +++ in my books.</div>
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I go back to Burg pretty much for the milkshake; it's kinda on my way to the airport (if you take a very slight detour and pass GRA instead of MBA) and because of my recent trips I've had reason to be in the area, so I stop by. I won't go to Burg often because I don't want to be broke or fat (read: fatter than I already am), but it's worth a visit if you've never been.</div>
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Have you been to Burg? What else is nice to try? Will you be eating here soon? Let me know.</div>
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BURG: A FOOD REVIEW

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STEPPING OUT OF STUCK X FASHPA

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Imagine being in the middle of a time lapse. Everything is moving very fast on you left and on your right. People are growing, graduating, getting married, having kids on one hand, on the other, they're laughing then crying, falling sick and dying on the other.</div>
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And you're still stuck, not moving...or maybe moving in slow mo.</div>
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That's how I feel.</div>
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Like life is passing by quickly and I've barely taken a step.</div>
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Compared to the beginning of the year when everything seemed to be going wrong and I felt like I was taking backward steps, I guess I should be grateful...no step is better than backward steps right?</div>
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Wrong.</div>
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At this point, it has sort of become a prayer point. It's funny how the things we pray about change as we grow older/face different situations/get into different phases in life. That's life I guess.</div>
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BEEDAISY BOB WIG REVIEW

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I've had this Beedaisy Bob Wig for a while now and I thought I'd share my thoughts on it with you. Hair business is serious business for us ladies so allow me help you make this very important decision (to buy or not) by watching this video.</div>
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BEEDAISY:</div>
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IG - @beedaisyhair </div>
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Store: Centro Mall, Admiralty way, Lekki Phase 1</div>
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Web: www.beedaisyhair.com</div>
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MOGUL LUXURY HAIR: @mogulluxuryhair</div>
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HAIR BY BEES ROOTS: @hairbybeesroots</div>
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Let me know what you think and your suggested hair vendors, I'd like to try them out.</div>
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Heeeeeeyyyy Girls! I've had this Beedaisy Bob Wig for a while now and I thought I'd share my thoughts on it with you. Hair busi...

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OXBLOOD AND THUNDER THIGHS

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The richness of the colour that is Oxblood. Makes me want to go out and buy everything I see in that colour.</div>
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Let's backtrack a bit; remember when I said Blush was my colour <a href="http://www.diaryofafashionenthusiast.com/2018/02/blushing-in-pink.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> ? I've changed my mind, Oxblood is the reallllll colour! Oh the mind, what a fickle thing it is.</div>
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Ok, on a serious note now, I still love blush (I mean, peep my watch strap) and that love ain't going nowhere...at least not yet. But the colour of this jacket is soooo rich and lush! If you're still doubting, can't you see how I look like a well-fed and pampered AkwaIbom princess. LOL!</div>
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Oh, one last thing. One minute silence for the thunder thighs that are about to die this year? This AkwaIbom princess is kannov done with them.</div>
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She ready.</div>
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<i>Jacket: ZARA  69 pounds // Tee and Slippers: Debra's Grace N2,800 & N6,800 // Leggings: N1,200 @ Balogun market // Earrings: H&M 9.99 Euros</i></div>
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The richness of the colour that is Oxblood. Makes me want to go out and buy everything I see in that colour. Let's backtrack a bit;...

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BLUSHING IN PINK

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Guys, I've found my color! </div>
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Blush! You can't tell me nothing.</div>
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Anyways, let's really talk. I know we're 33 days into the new year, still I don't think it's too late to say Happpppppppyyyyyy Newwwwwww Yeaaaaarrrrrrr!</div>
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See ehn, life will always be life...steady throwing you curveballs and things. I'm not going to make excuses for that; when I need to take a break, I will. If I can let you know, I will. If I can't, please bear with me and know that I'll always come back eventually.</div>
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I had a helluva January! Don't ask me what happened, instead, ask what didn't. As I type, I'm getting ready to take day 9's malaria and typhoid pills...uggghhhh. Still, I'm thankful and still standing and I'm super excited about this chance to set some goals for 2018 and smash them.</div>
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<i>Dress: Debra's Grace N14,500 // Shoes: Mango N15,000 // Earrings: Raya Jewellery N17,000</i></div>
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THE FOODIE: NOIR

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In the name of FitFam, I stopped eating out a lot. Infact, all of 2017, I can count on my 2 hands, the number of times I ate out. The irony is, I lost less weight compared to 2016 when I ate out a lot. Moral of the story; eating out isn't the enemy, eating the wrong things when you eat out is.</div>
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When I tell people I live in Lagos and haven't been to Backyard, Sugarcane, Craft Gourmet, South, and the 1033840508264684020205 other new spots in town, they never believe me. So I'm changing all of that this year. Not necessarily because I care what they think, but because I like food, I like trying new food and I like finding good food.</div>
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I restarted this journey by visiting Shiro yesterday but forgot my camera, so no pictures. Will definitely pay a repeat visit.</div>
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Today's review is of NOIR. They're really new to the lagos food scene, they were exactly a week old on friday and I had to quickly get in there and see if I liked what they had to offer before the whole of Lagos decides to make it their spot.</div>
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NOIR is a restaurant in the La Pointe building (the supermarket/cafe opposite Art Cafe) with a very french cuisine style menu. I'm talking escargots and frog legs. It's on 4a Akin Olugbade street...same street as NOK by Alara.</div>
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<b>Service: </b>I got there at about 5:35pm, made my order at about 5:40 and my food was ready before 6. Maybe because besides me, there was only one other party and they were about done with their meal. Let's give them the benefit of the doubt and award them points for prompt service...10/10.</div>
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<b>Ambience/Atmosphere: </b>I'd say the ambience was nice; nigerian music playing in the background, not loud enough to be unbearable but not to soft that you don't hear niniola singing how much sicker she is. Restaurant style, they had a table for 3, 4, and larger tables for bigger parties. They had a grey theme I liked; very calming and easy on the eyes...9/10.</div>
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<b>Variety: </b>If you're not adventurous, don't even bother coming here. I didn't see jolly rice on the menu, but they have Pilaf rice as a side, so if you're not moved by the duck or lamb or frog legs, you can work with that...6/10</div>
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<b>Pricing/Affordability:</b> Except you're building your meal from sides, NOIR is not affordable. I had the Noir Beef Fillet (Pan roasted beef tenderloin served with seasonal mushrooms and red wine sauce) and it cost N6,500. The sauce was really good and the mushrooms as well. The beef was so juicy, I'm definitely a fan of NOIR.  I had a side of Potato mash for N1,500...this is the first time I've had mash that wasn't smooth...I still don't know how I feel about it, but it was creamy/buttery so for now it'll do. I also had a soft drink at N700, so my meal came to N8,700 and trust me, I didn't do the most. What I really wanted to try was the Pan-Seared Salmon and a side of either mash or Pilaf rice, but the Salmon meal alone was N9,500 so I just respected myself....5/10.</div>
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That leaves NOIR with an average of 7.5/10. Would I pay a repeat visa? Definitely. I'm still itching to try the salmon dish and maybe when I'm feeling a bit more adventurous, the escargots? Haha.</div>
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