unapalomablanca Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I have been to a few good uns over the years, but my favourite has to be the 'ivy'. What a cracking place, talk about professional and clean. I've had the most beautiful fresh meals in there, and the price isn't bad either. I reckon you are better off forgetting about local pub meals and just save up and go to a top restaurant instead. What top restaurants can people on here recommend.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Aspendos dymchurch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkella Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Aspendos dymchurch I've been here too long, I just knew you would reply in your usual style ack ack lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLuke Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Bibendum is excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jega Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 "La Rocquettes" St Peter port Guernsey. http://www.lesrocquettesguernsey.com/Guernsey_Restaurant_Menu.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 I've been here too long, I just knew you would reply in your usual style ack ack lol Some people tell me i'm predictable, some just tell me to stop following them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkella Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unapalomablanca Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Some people tell me i'm predictable, some just tell me to stop following them just get off the thread then, why hijack it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 just get off the thread then, why hijack it? Who's hijacking it? One favourite restaurant, one quip. Lighten up its friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkella Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 just get off the thread then, why hijack it? Sorry that was my fault for going off a tangent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holly Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 fishbones in orlando florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unapalomablanca Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Who's hijacking it? One favourite restaurant, one quip. Lighten up its friday. apologies. I just looked up your choice, thought it was some crazy anagram, Sounds nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 apologies. I just looked up your choice, thought it was some crazy anagram, Sounds nice. No worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNS Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Was really disappointed last time went to the Ivy - my wife's fish and chips suffered from the fish being overcooked and my hotpot (their signature dish) was pretty average. We went to Dinner in the evening and that was awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unapalomablanca Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Was really disappointed last time went to the Ivy - my wife's fish and chips suffered from the fish being overcooked and my hotpot (their signature dish) was pretty average. We went to Dinner in the evening and that was awesome. slightly contradictory post, if you read it back to yourself. think I get the gist though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
station Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Been to many a good establishment and don't mind paying for good food and service - especially if its an occasion. Although, I don't believe you have to pay excessive amounts for good food - we have some cracking local pubs. We went to Jamie Oliver Does Italian in Birmingham for a family birthday, it was the most mediocre meal with pretty poor service that we have ever experienced ! We usually stay local and support local eateries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNS Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Not contradictory in the slightest - Dinner being Heston's restaurant in the Mandarin Hotel in Knightsbridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1281 Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 My girlfriend went to Jamie's Italian and thought it was worse than average. She really wasn't impressed. We used to have a couple of really good gastro pub type places around here and really couldn't fault the food. But the one is in liquidation due to the owner drinking the profits and one has recently changed chefs, with the previous chef now running a cookery school in between TV appearances. Unfortunately the new chef really doesn't match the old one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unapalomablanca Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Not contradictory in the slightest - Dinner being Heston's restaurant in the Mandarin Hotel in Knightsbridge if you had said hestons then I would have got what you meant, so you see it did read very contradictory go on be a devil and admit it was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNS Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 But it's actually called Dinner, so I'm afraid no, it wasn't contradictory at all ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unapalomablanca Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 But it's actually called Dinner, so I'm afraid no, it wasn't contradictory at all ! aaah, a little bit sneaky then, as I had no idea of a restaurant called dinner, you win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex C Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Tom Kitchin's place in Edinburgh, Near the castle. My first taste of 5 star dining and i absolutely loved it. The food and service were a real spectacle. The staff were very knowledgable about the food they served and each dish was explained to us in great detail before we ate it. Wasnt too badly priced either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNS Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 L'Enclume in the Lake District is awesome. Think it's just got a 2nd star. Best tasting menu ive ever had, and ive eaten in a dozen or so Michelin starred places. Really liked Nathan Outlaw's place in Rock, and took a client to the Hand & Flowers a while back in Marlow - now that is 'pub food' in another league ! And if you're ever in Ireland, then the Cliff House hotel in Ardmore - the chef is a genius and well deserving of their one star aaah, a little bit sneaky then, as I had no idea of a restaurant called dinner, you win No worries - get yourself down there - finest mashed potato in the world ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontbeck Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Don't go out as much as we did ,as I can cook as good, or almost as good, for a fraction of the price. Only started cooking 6 years ago at 60 using the fruits of my labour in the field. Now I enjoy cooking as much as shooting and cannot bring myself to over pay for average food in our local restaurants , that's not to say there are some excellent eateries out there. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unapalomablanca Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 L'Enclume in the Lake District is awesome. Think it's just got a 2nd star. Best tasting menu ive ever had, and ive eaten in a dozen or so Michelin starred places. Really liked Nathan Outlaw's place in Rock, and took a client to the Hand & Flowers a while back in Marlow - now that is 'pub food' in another league !I know And if you're ever in Ireland, then the Cliff House hotel in Ardmore - the chef is a genius and well deserving of their one star No worries - get yourself down there - finest mashed potato in the world ! I know marlow and the hand and flowers. never eaten there, but might do now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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