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[Food] Restaurant Thread 2022
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Tutto bookings now open. 18th September onwards
thedonkeycentrehalf
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- Jul 7, 2003
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Salsa Viva Cantina - Worthing.
Been meaning to go here for a while but not easy to get a table as it is fairly small. We were first to arrive and the very nice lady who covers the front of house explained that the boss likes to book tables at 15 minute intervals to make sure the kitchen doesn't get swamped and people are not left waiting too long for their food - all very sensible in a small place and very different to our experience at the similarly sized Yamu Yamu last year.
Mrs DCH and I shared some nachos and Guacamole as well as sweet potato chips as starters. I'm always wary of sweet potato as often these are either slimey and tasteless or burnt to a crisp but these were just right and came with a chipotle yogurt dip.
For mains we shared tacos - one was a Pork Pibol, the other beef short rib with mole. Well filled tacos, very tasty meat with a nice kick but not overpowering. Decent selection of drinks - alcoholic and non at reasonable prices.
Very nice meal and will definitely return.
Been meaning to go here for a while but not easy to get a table as it is fairly small. We were first to arrive and the very nice lady who covers the front of house explained that the boss likes to book tables at 15 minute intervals to make sure the kitchen doesn't get swamped and people are not left waiting too long for their food - all very sensible in a small place and very different to our experience at the similarly sized Yamu Yamu last year.
Mrs DCH and I shared some nachos and Guacamole as well as sweet potato chips as starters. I'm always wary of sweet potato as often these are either slimey and tasteless or burnt to a crisp but these were just right and came with a chipotle yogurt dip.
For mains we shared tacos - one was a Pork Pibol, the other beef short rib with mole. Well filled tacos, very tasty meat with a nice kick but not overpowering. Decent selection of drinks - alcoholic and non at reasonable prices.
Very nice meal and will definitely return.
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I really like it their, but they don’t advertise / promote themselves that we’ll really. Probably needs to change menu up a bit more or throw some specials in a bit more to get me in more regularly, but agreed decent place.
thedonkeycentrehalf
Moved back to wear the gloves (again)
- Jul 7, 2003
- 9,340
Zorba - Lewes. Impromptu visit with friends early on a Tuesday evening. Despite the name, it is a Turkish restaurant (family owned) with Lewes their second restaurant after Tunbridge Wells
Place was surprisingly busy for Tuesday evening but the service was friendly and efficient.
We had four main courses, all very nice, bottle of red wine, a beer and a soft drink for less than £100. There was a nice buzz to the place with a couple of family groups celebrating birthdays which were fun when the staff came out with little cakes.
Would go back again as good value for money.
Place was surprisingly busy for Tuesday evening but the service was friendly and efficient.
We had four main courses, all very nice, bottle of red wine, a beer and a soft drink for less than £100. There was a nice buzz to the place with a couple of family groups celebrating birthdays which were fun when the staff came out with little cakes.
Would go back again as good value for money.
- Jun 20, 2021
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Surely, they should be renaming it Zerbi
Machiavelli
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https://www.theguardian.com/food/20...-the-cost-of-living-crisis-how-will-they-cope
It's going to be a tough old time in the year ahead. Here's hoping that as many of the good guys as possible can hang on.
It's going to be a tough old time in the year ahead. Here's hoping that as many of the good guys as possible can hang on.
Machiavelli
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Noize, Whitfield St, nr Goodge St Tube
This place is fantastic yet, wierdly, I don't think the food is spectacular. The sommelier, Matthieu, is, as is his wife, Melinda, who serves brilliantly. Noize is somewhat of an outlier in that you can BYO and the corkage is either negligible or non-existent. On top of this, they have a great wine list. Why BYO? Because Matthieu loves wine, and wants to facilitate oenophiles. Our party of four took 7 bottles, and Matthieu tries all of them is happy to offer his views on them, their producers, the vintages, and so on, happy also to suggest an order in which to drink them, which was helpful in terms of the reds, so we went in this order:
Riesling Kabinett 2017 JJ Prum
Meursault 2017 1er Cru (forgotten the producer, but Matthieu thinks they're over-rated, and that the oak is too prominent although he did think this was one of their better wines -- I agree with that assessment: it was impressive, but no wow factor and a bit thin in the middle)
Nebbiolo Mascarello
A wine from Tenerife by Envinate
Morey-St-Denis VV Lignier-Michelot 2015 -- very nice, got a long life ahead of it
St Joseph Gonon 2017 -- a top, top SJ
Barolo Mosconi 2010 -- flat, something wrong with it, so we didn't drink it
We had a couple of other bottles but my memory can't recall.
The food:
snacks are brilliant, especially the gougeres and sole fritters with gooseberry and jalapeno
starters were somewhat underwhelming -- two of us had smoked eel and broad bean tart which would have benefited from more and more finely diced eel; the other two had a salt beef salad
Mains: all had a grouse pithivier which was impressive, with some indulgent mash and some other things
Cheese was good, didn't have dessert. We were well looked after and were seated outside as their dinner service was imminent, and had a couple of negronis with some complementary gougeres.
This is the second time we've been there in three months. Will be going back. If anyone wants to eat in London, and has some fancy wine in their cellar, I'd very much recommend.
This place is fantastic yet, wierdly, I don't think the food is spectacular. The sommelier, Matthieu, is, as is his wife, Melinda, who serves brilliantly. Noize is somewhat of an outlier in that you can BYO and the corkage is either negligible or non-existent. On top of this, they have a great wine list. Why BYO? Because Matthieu loves wine, and wants to facilitate oenophiles. Our party of four took 7 bottles, and Matthieu tries all of them is happy to offer his views on them, their producers, the vintages, and so on, happy also to suggest an order in which to drink them, which was helpful in terms of the reds, so we went in this order:
Riesling Kabinett 2017 JJ Prum
Meursault 2017 1er Cru (forgotten the producer, but Matthieu thinks they're over-rated, and that the oak is too prominent although he did think this was one of their better wines -- I agree with that assessment: it was impressive, but no wow factor and a bit thin in the middle)
Nebbiolo Mascarello
A wine from Tenerife by Envinate
Morey-St-Denis VV Lignier-Michelot 2015 -- very nice, got a long life ahead of it
St Joseph Gonon 2017 -- a top, top SJ
Barolo Mosconi 2010 -- flat, something wrong with it, so we didn't drink it
We had a couple of other bottles but my memory can't recall.
The food:
snacks are brilliant, especially the gougeres and sole fritters with gooseberry and jalapeno
starters were somewhat underwhelming -- two of us had smoked eel and broad bean tart which would have benefited from more and more finely diced eel; the other two had a salt beef salad
Mains: all had a grouse pithivier which was impressive, with some indulgent mash and some other things
Cheese was good, didn't have dessert. We were well looked after and were seated outside as their dinner service was imminent, and had a couple of negronis with some complementary gougeres.
This is the second time we've been there in three months. Will be going back. If anyone wants to eat in London, and has some fancy wine in their cellar, I'd very much recommend.
wuntbedruv
Imagine
The sort of restaurant mentioned by the offal chompers on here, the sweetbreads and ox tounge crew will surely survive due to the expense account and tax dodging clientèle.
It is the ordinary diners Diner that will fail.
Machiavelli
Well-known member
Kusaki, Preston Circus
Vegetarian Japanese. Great decor, but ceiling is a bit low so acoustics not great (a sign I'm getting old), and this wasn't helped by the large tables such that diners are a distance from one another.
Food was hit and miss. Partner and son raved about the edamame and, when edamame are the item that are raved about, it's hardly the warmest endorsement. Tempura was a bit greasy. Dashi Tofu impressive. Aubergine Denaku a bit meh. Sushi somewhat odd and, ultimately, disappointing: made with black rice, it was just a bit too heavy.
Vegetarian Japanese. Great decor, but ceiling is a bit low so acoustics not great (a sign I'm getting old), and this wasn't helped by the large tables such that diners are a distance from one another.
Food was hit and miss. Partner and son raved about the edamame and, when edamame are the item that are raved about, it's hardly the warmest endorsement. Tempura was a bit greasy. Dashi Tofu impressive. Aubergine Denaku a bit meh. Sushi somewhat odd and, ultimately, disappointing: made with black rice, it was just a bit too heavy.
Machiavelli
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Bardsleys
Haven't been out to eat in Brighton for a while, but went to the old stalwart on Saturday lunchtime after the Friday night Kusaki visit. Still consistently the best fish and chips I know of, the haddock was just perfect. As good as when Roy and Audrey were there, although still miss their company.
Haven't been out to eat in Brighton for a while, but went to the old stalwart on Saturday lunchtime after the Friday night Kusaki visit. Still consistently the best fish and chips I know of, the haddock was just perfect. As good as when Roy and Audrey were there, although still miss their company.
A new place has opened a few minutes walk from my apartment which describes itself as 'a modern interpretation of an Asian diner and takeout, inspired by Western style dishes in Asia.'
Asia is a big place, not really understanding what Western dishes in this big place means, being hungry and not being arsed to cook last Friday decided to visit. It's a smart, small, modern, light and bright with mainly small square wood tables and stools type of venue, you order at the counter then take your seat...or stool.
Turn outs its Vietnamese, menu has 2 dishes with rice plus a handful of sandos (this is Australian for sandwich apparently), croquettes and fries and things.
We went for the Korokke Curry and Coca-cola glazed pork belly (the two rice dishes) with more Korokke (croquette ) and katzu chicken to start. I had a good look at the other menu items going out and the sandwiches are a meal in themselves and the katzu chicken sando looked awaesome. It's quick, tasty, can serve a number of eating needs (i.e. proper dinner or a decent fast-food option or even a snack), has a nice diner vibe and is a welcome addition to my neighbourhood. I sense more cant-be-arsed-to-cook moments.
Oh, they only had two wines and both were natural....one looked like a bottle of Ribena, the other fanta. Went for Beer.
https://www.wallpaper.com/entertaining/dashi-asian-diner-berlin-mitte-district
Asia is a big place, not really understanding what Western dishes in this big place means, being hungry and not being arsed to cook last Friday decided to visit. It's a smart, small, modern, light and bright with mainly small square wood tables and stools type of venue, you order at the counter then take your seat...or stool.
Turn outs its Vietnamese, menu has 2 dishes with rice plus a handful of sandos (this is Australian for sandwich apparently), croquettes and fries and things.
We went for the Korokke Curry and Coca-cola glazed pork belly (the two rice dishes) with more Korokke (croquette ) and katzu chicken to start. I had a good look at the other menu items going out and the sandwiches are a meal in themselves and the katzu chicken sando looked awaesome. It's quick, tasty, can serve a number of eating needs (i.e. proper dinner or a decent fast-food option or even a snack), has a nice diner vibe and is a welcome addition to my neighbourhood. I sense more cant-be-arsed-to-cook moments.
Oh, they only had two wines and both were natural....one looked like a bottle of Ribena, the other fanta. Went for Beer.
https://www.wallpaper.com/entertaining/dashi-asian-diner-berlin-mitte-district
Was due to go to the new Tutto this week (same owners as Coal Shed, Salt Room, Burnt Orange) but they’ve closed temporarily. Sounds like they rushed the opening and not had a great launch service wise, and from a building / furnishing perspective !
Any suggestions for a nice mid week lunch ? Not the Flint House or Burnt Orange as been there a lot recently
Any suggestions for a nice mid week lunch ? Not the Flint House or Burnt Orange as been there a lot recently
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I'll have a think. If I know anyone who might fit the bill I'll let them know.
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Thompson, St Albans - 3 AA Rosettes
I've never really understood the point of AA rosettes. Surely all you need is Michelin &/or Good Food Guide rating? Anyway, Thompson seems proud to be the 'only 3 rosette restaurant in Herts'.
My mother and I took the GLDHI there for her birthday. They do only set menus: a 7- and 9-course veggie, and a 7- and 9-course non-veggie.
The preprandial cocktails were very good, particularly the non-alcoholic one ordered by the GLDHI (she's with child, hence the lack of alcohol).
They showed the highest degree of flexibility around their set menus that I've ever seen - swapping courses between the veggie and non-veggie, and between the 7- and 9-course menus with a cheery smile and an 'of course; that's fine'.
The food quality was really very good. Michelin 1 star? No, not quite - but headed in that direction. Wine list decent, with low mark-up. A definite keeper.
Next up - Kitchen Table 10-year anniversary dinner on Thursday. Their attitude to altering their set menu is equally legendary ('F*** off. I put a lot of work into getting this menu right; just eat it' being the sentiment if not the words). The GLDHI can no longer come due to the temporary dietary restrictions, so I'll be taking a mate instead. If I can find one.
I've never really understood the point of AA rosettes. Surely all you need is Michelin &/or Good Food Guide rating? Anyway, Thompson seems proud to be the 'only 3 rosette restaurant in Herts'.
My mother and I took the GLDHI there for her birthday. They do only set menus: a 7- and 9-course veggie, and a 7- and 9-course non-veggie.
The preprandial cocktails were very good, particularly the non-alcoholic one ordered by the GLDHI (she's with child, hence the lack of alcohol).
They showed the highest degree of flexibility around their set menus that I've ever seen - swapping courses between the veggie and non-veggie, and between the 7- and 9-course menus with a cheery smile and an 'of course; that's fine'.
The food quality was really very good. Michelin 1 star? No, not quite - but headed in that direction. Wine list decent, with low mark-up. A definite keeper.
Next up - Kitchen Table 10-year anniversary dinner on Thursday. Their attitude to altering their set menu is equally legendary ('F*** off. I put a lot of work into getting this menu right; just eat it' being the sentiment if not the words). The GLDHI can no longer come due to the temporary dietary restrictions, so I'll be taking a mate instead. If I can find one.
Machiavelli
Well-known member
I wonder if it was one of NSC's finest that was in mind when that was draughted?
The Urchin
Partner can’t eat shellfish at the mo ! Wanted Kindling but doesn’t open Tuesday - so gone for Due South
thedonkeycentrehalf
Moved back to wear the gloves (again)
- Jul 7, 2003
- 9,340
Little sprogal on the way?
thedonkeycentrehalf
Moved back to wear the gloves (again)
- Jul 7, 2003
- 9,340
Meze Meze, Lancing - been meaning to try this place for a while. Mrs DCH and I went for an early evening visit to this Greek restaurant. Nice setting and friendly staff.
Mrs DCH had the Koubes - bulgar wheat parcels stuffed with mince and herbs to start followed by Stifado - a rich red wine stew with meat that had been cooked long and slow and fell apart. She had some patates lemonates on the side - potatoes roasted in olive oil and lemon I had the Keftedes - beef and mint meatballs followed by Sheftalyes - pork with onions and herbs.
Portions were large and very good value - we each had a drink and it still came in at less than £50.
Very good value for money.
Mrs DCH had the Koubes - bulgar wheat parcels stuffed with mince and herbs to start followed by Stifado - a rich red wine stew with meat that had been cooked long and slow and fell apart. She had some patates lemonates on the side - potatoes roasted in olive oil and lemon I had the Keftedes - beef and mint meatballs followed by Sheftalyes - pork with onions and herbs.
Portions were large and very good value - we each had a drink and it still came in at less than £50.
Very good value for money.