Restaurant 2014

[Biffer]

Well that's exactly what they're intending to do, but I guess you know better.

 

[vegster]

Well that's exactly what they're intending to do, but I guess you know better.

So I'm going to get a 2 1/2 Kg free range Chicken for that then ? I can see why it's so expensive, you won't get too many of them on the rotisserie without stripping the gears.

 

[Biffer]

I'm not sure whether you're drunk or actually this stupid.
Either way you're embarrassing yourself with your every response.
Of course you won't buy a good local free range chicken for £2.60/kg. it'll be more like £5/kg.
I guess you've been on the Aldi website again, based your figures on their battery produced rubbish and then pulled a figure out of the air.
I really am bored now as it's clear you're clueless.
You do seem the sort of person who likes the last word however, so feel free to write it below.

 

[Commander]

Just popped on to this thread by mistake. Can't believe I've discovered people arguing about the price of chicken. Only on NSC.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

If you want to stay the Groupon deal is worth it. £169 for a room but the upgrade for £30 was very worthwhile. That includes dinner and breakfast.

Duly noted Sir. My visits to the UK turn in to culinary tours these days so I will give this some thought.

I do like a stay over as well. What I liked about Oakendon was that I bowled up for pre-meal drinks, had a lovely and very long meal, a few local ales in that snug bar, trotted off to my room to wake up 8 hours later and read The Guardian over a full english. I learnt some years ago always get the wife a treat you also want; everyone is happy then.

 

[Beach Hut]

Donatello post match with Mrs Hut.

Pretty average and annexed with the screaming babies but she likes it there.......

 

[vegster]

I'm not sure whether you're drunk or actually this stupid.
Either way you're embarrassing yourself with your every response.
Of course you won't buy a good local free range chicken for £2.60/kg. it'll be more like £5/kg.
I guess you've been on the Aldi website again, based your figures on their battery produced rubbish and then pulled a figure out of the air.
I really am bored now as it's clear you're clueless.
You do seem the sort of person who likes the last word however, so feel free to write it below.

Well in that case I will have to defer to your superior knowledge of the poultry trade, if ever I find myself in a Chicken pricing debate on here I'll send you a PM asking for guidance. Nice to know that your first actions at 6 in the morning is of estimating the price/KG of a free range Chicken. Now that is embarrassing and boring .

 

[empire]

oi oi popcorn!!!!!!!! over a food thread,love it

 

[wilko1]

Not sure Donatello should be in a restaurant thread
Not even a decent pizza/pasta place

 

[AmexRuislip]

For all NSC non carnivores out there, try
http://www.happycow.net/

 

[WATFORD zero]

Took the family to Kambis Friday night. Alright, but i think the Sahara is the best for Lebanese food in Brighton.

 

[surrey jim]

64 Degrees is disliked by certain people whose opinion on food I respect. One of whom reckons the food just isn't up to much, which I profoundly disagree with. Others say it's somewhat pretentious, and as your post indicates, it is a bit stark and lacking in comfort.
Female plebeian Machiavelli -- that's the Mrs -- and I very much enjoyed sitting at the bar, and watching what the chefs were up to, and conversing with them when appropriate. It brings a bit of theatre or, probably better, an appreciation of levels of technique, preparation, etc to the experience. So if you're interested in such things, go for it, but if you want intimacy try elsewhere. Strangely enough, none of the three places to eat out in Brighton I like best -- Chilli Pickle, The Cuthbert and 64 Degrees -- are terribly comfortable. I don't know The Gingerman group that well, so they might be best on that front, or Hotel du Vin.

Not any more. Another pub bites the dust - http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/11155354.Pub_set_to_close/?ref=mmpg

[Landlords of a pub will be calling time for the last time this weekend after the freehold for the property was sold. Robin Koehorst and Susanna Searle will finish trading at The Cuthbert, in Freshfield Road, in Brighton, at 6pm on Easter Sunday.
The pair reopened the pub almost two years ago, and will have drink specials and a limited menu available for the remaining days
/QUOTE]

 

[Biffer]

Well in that case I will have to defer to your superior knowledge of the poultry trade, if ever I find myself in a Chicken pricing debate on here I'll send you a PM asking for guidance. Nice to know that your first actions at 6 in the morning is of estimating the price/KG of a free range Chicken. Now that is embarrassing and boring .

No problem, I'll happily save you from embarrassment in future if required. As many on here know it's what I do for a living which is why I know how ridiculous your comments are.
I'm not estimating the price of chicken, I know it and price clients' menus accordingly.
Many of the country's top chefs use my company, but you seem to want to have a pop. Now then, how bothered do you think I am that the mighty vegster worries about what I do and that I'm working at 6am ? Mmmmmmm. Not at all. You're a clueless idiot who wants to have his say on something you know absolutely nothing about. Go and bore someone else with your Aldi prices.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

No problem, I'll happily save you from embarrassment in future if required. As many on here know it's what I do for a living which is why I know how ridiculous your comments are.
I'm not estimating the price of chicken, I know it and price clients' menus accordingly.
Many of the country's top chefs use my company, but you seem to want to have a pop. Now then, how bothered do you think I am that the mighty vegster worries about what I do and that I'm working at 6am ? Mmmmmmm. Not at all. You're a clueless idiot who wants to have his say on something you know absolutely nothing about. Go and bore someone else with your Aldi prices.

Gotta love this site at times. A raging argument about the price per kg of chicken.

 

[vegster]

No problem, I'll happily save you from embarrassment in future if required. As many on here know it's what I do for a living which is why I know how ridiculous your comments are.
I'm not estimating the price of chicken, I know it and price clients' menus accordingly.
Many of the country's top chefs use my company, but you seem to want to have a pop. Now then, how bothered do you think I am that the mighty vegster worries about what I do and that I'm working at 6am ? Mmmmmmm. Not at all. You're a clueless idiot who wants to have his say on something you know absolutely nothing about. Go and bore someone else with your Aldi prices.

Thank you, Chicken George.

 

[BensGrandad]

"£17 for a cooked chicken ? What a mark up. I'm obviously not earning enough money for this place."

Not a great mark up at all really, considering it's a free range chicken.
You'll find the GP% won't be very much above 50%.

That is a low % GP perhaps times have changed but when I ran my stocktaking company (late 80s early 90s) the VAT Man expected 60%+ for food and 48 - 50 for liqour.

I would expect you to have a far greater knowledge and idea of trade prices from suppliers and Cash & Carry than the average man who will compare Aldi, Tesco Sainsburys etc with actual butchers

 

[Springal]

Went to Wabi in Horsham today, presently surprised. Great Japanese food, some good lunch offers. We were well fed, and including a beer for me, game to £42 for 2 of us. I am convinced something was missed off the bill, but couldn't work it out.

Recommended, 8/10

 

[Weststander]

Pizza Express, Lewes. 9/10

Have ate there before and it didn't disappoint this time. A bit more expensive that the Bella Pasta, Topolino, Pinocchio and Donatello's of the Italian restaurant world round Brighton/Lewes, but the food is a level above here. The staff are professional, hard working, and friendly. No hidden extras in the bill. Gorgeous desserts. Typical modern, clean, pleasant surroundings. We look forward to going back.

 

[Guinness Boy]

I'm going to have to say nice things about SEASONS on Boundary Road. It has everything the food snob in me should hate but I love it. Bought in deserts in novelty cases? Check. Bog standard British Italian menu? Check. Chav kids running round on Saturday lunchtimes while their mums have a coffee between them? Check.

Yet it has excellent service. They treat our children with genuine love even if the little one has screamed her way through the meal and is now hanging a spoon off her nose. They do special off menu requests. They do a nice bottle of wine for under £20 and they always have it in. If, like us, you have to go for lunch or early evening there is always a parade of characters in and out that makes it feel like an independent movie shot in New York. Two courses for two adults and two kids, plus wine, was £60 the last time we went. Their spaghetti vongole is EXCELLENT, swimming in garlic butter with the clams cooked perfectly. The Boss pizza is a thing of beauty.

It's essentially an Italian greasy spoon but that's no bad thing at all.

 

[Beach Hut]

Anyone been to JBs American Diner, thinking of an Easter lunch there tomorrow...........