Myself and a few others have discussed Etch in last years thread https://nortr3nixy.nimpr.uk/showthread.php?346711-Restaurant-2017&p=8252978&viewfull=1#post8252978
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[Food] Restaurant 2018
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Myself and a few others have discussed Etch in last years thread https://nortr3nixy.nimpr.uk/showthread.php?346711-Restaurant-2017&p=8252978&viewfull=1#post8252978
I went there a month ago and a quick review is somewhere further up. I really enjoyed it, good atmosphere, good size so fairly intimate and the food was spot on.
seagulls99
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Flat Three, Holland Park. One of the best restaurants I’ve been to this year
Finally got myself to Black Axe Mangel tonight. A Turkish and heavy metal inspired restaurant with a nod to less popular meats and and huge flavors. It’s not surprise the owner worked for Fergus Henderson and they are the only restaurant to have done a “take over” at the legendary St John. In fact I had the good fortune to chat with the owner about the great man and how inspiring, lovely and humble he is. Oh, and they do rabbit croquettes!
Rabbit croquette
Foie gras donuts
lamb offal flat bread
bone marrow and anchovy flat bread.
beef cheek.
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Rabbit croquette Foie gras donuts lamb offal flat bread bone marrow and anchovy flat bread. beef cheek. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
As a follow up, I had sardines at St John today. They came with a very oily pesto.
As a follow up, I had sardines at St John today. They came with a very oily sauce.
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Also had the bone marrow, f@ggots and mustard chard for main and cheese.
You lucky, lucky......
I’ve just had an extremely average works lunch at a Chef & Brewer in Uxbridge. I suspect they got their sprouts recipe off my old dead granny, the desert was so rich it should have been called Tony Bloom and the IPA was poorly kept. Good company though and certainly better than an afternoon working.
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MattBackHome
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- Jul 7, 2003
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That new fried egg place behind Brighton station is ****ing immense.
IMMENSE
IMMENSE
LANGDON SEAGULL
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Machiavelli
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Maybe the f***ing immense fried egg place behind Brighton station
Machiavelli
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I consider myself suitably admonished, and will attempt to refrain from being so dogmatic in the future
On a related note, I'm going to cook something none too dissimilar tonight -- although it's featuring red mullet, and tomato/herb-based oily stuff
I consider myself suitably admonished, and will attempt to refrain from being so dogmatic in the future
On a related note, I'm going to cook something none too dissimilar tonight -- although it's featuring red mullet, and tomato/herb-based oily stuff
Sounds great. What time do you want me round? [MENTION=616]Guinness Boy[/MENTION] might need a decent feed as well, can he be my plus 1?
I'll need to recover from the after effects of death by chocolate combined with shit beer first.
MattBackHome
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- Jul 7, 2003
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Sorry I'm not sure. You can't miss it though if you walk out the back of the station.
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Impressive review for the Urchin by Jay Rayner
https://www.theguardian.com/food/20...thing-with-gusto-restaurant-review-jay-rayner
His one criticism was of a dessert but you should really be full of shellfish and beer by that point if you ask me.
https://www.theguardian.com/food/20...thing-with-gusto-restaurant-review-jay-rayner
His one criticism was of a dessert but you should really be full of shellfish and beer by that point if you ask me.
Oh bollocks that’s any chance of a visit scuppered any time soon. Actually I’ve not been for ages but always enjoyed it there
MattBackHome
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- Jul 7, 2003
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Went in for a burger yesterday lunchtime and it was superb.
Interesting interview with the Cin Cin lead chef.
https://www.cincin.co.uk/uncategorized/meet-cin-cin-vine-streets-new-lead-chef/
He makes some very interesting points and observations at the end. He’s also bloody good at what he does.
https://www.cincin.co.uk/uncategorized/meet-cin-cin-vine-streets-new-lead-chef/
He makes some very interesting points and observations at the end. He’s also bloody good at what he does.
Last weekend of Amex shop small (spend £10+ get £5 credited) so thought I’d try somewhere new for lunch today.
Went Curry Leaf Cafe on Ship Street towards the end of their lunch service. Few office parties in but weren’t too loud.
Went for the Pork Vindaloo Thali - went large as it was my Linner (lunch / dinner). Thought it was very nice, portion size just right. Pork Vindaloo was enjoyable not just stupidly hot, well spiced and a bit vinegary which was nice. The naan bread (garlic & spring onion) was very good. Also loved their mango chutney which had a real kick to it.
Decent value at £13.50 and even more so with £5 credit making it £8.50.
Would definitely go back, nicer atmosphere than Chilli Pickle has now too
Went Curry Leaf Cafe on Ship Street towards the end of their lunch service. Few office parties in but weren’t too loud.
Went for the Pork Vindaloo Thali - went large as it was my Linner (lunch / dinner). Thought it was very nice, portion size just right. Pork Vindaloo was enjoyable not just stupidly hot, well spiced and a bit vinegary which was nice. The naan bread (garlic & spring onion) was very good. Also loved their mango chutney which had a real kick to it.
Decent value at £13.50 and even more so with £5 credit making it £8.50.
Would definitely go back, nicer atmosphere than Chilli Pickle has now too