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Went to Five Guys last night, only had to wait about 10 minutes for our food. Thought the burger was exceptionally decent (cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, mayo, onions, ketchup, mustard) but the fries were overpriced, soggy and terrible, didn't fancy the cajun spice either. The 100+ flavour coke machine was cool. Then we wandered down to Shake Shack and got a concrete each which was insanely overpriced at £4 for a cup of icecream. The service there seemed really disorganised with a shitload of staff kind of standing around.
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I'm going to England for about nine days in August. I suppose what I'm looking for while I'm over there is at least one slap up meal. My publishers are around the corner from St. John Bread and Wine. Does it live up to its reputation, or should I be on the lookout for something else? Also, any pub recommendations are welcome. I'm actually on pretty decent terms with the Craft Beer Company fellows and I seem to be touring breweries as research for a series of pieces I'm writing (although I'd swear this started as a vacation.) Actually, If anyone's got any opinion on where to eat dinner in Sheffield, I'd love to hear it.
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Jul 21, 2013 00:13
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Bread and Wine is not quite the same as the main St John restaurant near Smithfield. It sounds a bit more geared towards breakfast and lunch and a casual snack whereas St Johns is well regarded for dinner. I haven't actually been to Bread and Wine though. I need a recommendation in a similar area... anywhere to grab a quick lunch near Old Broad St, basically between Bank and Liverpool St stations?
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Jul 22, 2013 14:12
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I really enjoyed St John's Bread and Wine when I went for lunch awhile back. 
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Jul 22, 2013 14:42
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I suppose I should also ask whether anyone has an opinion on Whyte and Brown, being as how I've managed to somehow swangle a place at a craft beer dinner in August.
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Jul 22, 2013 17:02
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I want to go out for a good steak for my birthday. I'm currently between Marco Pierre White's steakhouse or Hawksmoor. Is one better than another? Are there any other places I should be considering? Also is there much between the various Hawksmoor venues or are they all pretty much the same (I'll most likely be going to the Spitalfields one if I choose it).quote:I need a recommendation in a similar area... anywhere to grab a quick lunch near Old Broad St, basically between Bank and Liverpool St stations? Might not be what you're looking for exactly, but the Street Kitchen van in Broadgate Circle does some amazing salads. Probably the best I've ever eaten. With the weather the way it is it can be pretty good to grab something from there and sit outside on one of the tables nearby. e: It's actually in Finsbury Ave. Square now http://www.streetkitchen.co.uk/home.shtml Raffles fucked around with this message at 11:12 on Jul 24, 2013 |
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Jul 24, 2013 11:08
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I think the Hawksmoor packs more of a punch. I love Seven Dials, if only for it's extrodinary bar. Make sure you have a cocktail before your meal.
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Jul 24, 2013 11:14
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Raffles posted:I want to go out for a good steak for my birthday. I'm currently between Marco Pierre White's steakhouse or Hawksmoor. Is one better than another? Are there any other places I should be considering? Also is there much between the various Hawksmoor venues or are they all pretty much the same (I'll most likely be going to the Spitalfields one if I choose it). Air Street has an expanded menu with fish but apart from that they are much the same. http://www.goodmanrestaurants.com/ Goodman is worth a look, they have steaks from a greater number of suppliers and for what it's worth I prefer them. Hawksmoor and them are the best in London and there isn't much between them. Don't bother with MPW.
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Jul 24, 2013 11:54
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Hawksmoor all the way. I can't recommend it highly enough.
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Jul 24, 2013 13:04
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Goodman and Hawksmoor blow MPW out of the water.
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Jul 24, 2013 13:05
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I've not been to Hawksmoor yet but MPW is decidedly meh. Also full of the worst sort of city boy wankers.
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Jul 24, 2013 13:39
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I'm now upset if Hawksmoor is among the best steak in the city. Don't get me wrong, it was great, but I like better than great.
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Jul 24, 2013 22:08
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Go to Goodman. Ask for a fillet. Charred outside rare inside. Eat. Marvel at how awesome it is.
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angelicism posted:I'm now upset if Hawksmoor is among the best steak in the city.
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Jul 25, 2013 13:40
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I once had amazing steak in Buen Ayre in Hackney. Went there with a few friends and two of us shared the Parrillada Deluxe platter; sirloin and rib-eye steaks with sausage, black pudding and provolone cheese. It was absolutely amazing, the steaks were absolutely giant but cooked perfectly. I highly recommend it, I haven't been to Hawksmoor but it was by far the best steak I've ever had. It cost about £45 per person but that included the platter, sides, beer, and some spirits. I'm so hungry now. Lady Gaza fucked around with this message at 15:18 on Jul 25, 2013 |
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Jul 25, 2013 15:14
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No Wave posted:Realistically, if Hawksmoore isn't good enough, you're better off doing it at home. If I had the kitchen to do it at home, I would. 
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Dad wants to go get pub grub while we're here. What's everyone's favorite places 'round EDIT: Shoreditch? I've got the suggestions from earlier, as well.
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Jul 28, 2013 22:00
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Pollyanna posted:Dad wants to go get pub grub while we're here. What's everyone's favorite places 'round EDIT: Shoreditch? I've got the suggestions from earlier, as well. Well and Bucket.
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Just got back from Needoo. Holy god, I can't move. That was loving delicious.  The fam loved it too (although my sister's guts don't agree with spice much).We came there around 945-10 and were told there'd be a wait of ~45 minutes, but we got in within 25 or so. Surprisingly cheap for a London restaurant too, we didn't quite hit 60q to feed a family of five. I noticed that there wasn't an alcohol section, which I understood after walking around the neighborhood a bit. Definitely go there if you have a chance. I'll have to drag dad to 3 Crowns tomorrow...
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Aug 3, 2013 23:13
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Pollyanna posted:Just got back from Needoo. Holy god, I can't move. That was loving delicious. You'll love Tayyabs.
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Had another good meal at Season last week, and my seriously foodie friend and wife loved theirs there the week before.
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Aug 5, 2013 21:57
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Any good breakfast places round Victoria? On Friday I've got a friend getting off a coach at 7:45 and back on at 10:30, so we're planning to meet in between.
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Aug 8, 2013 10:36
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Picante Mexican does breakfasts and it's my favourite place around Victoria. It's probably 15mins away from the coach station.
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Aug 8, 2013 10:51
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Has anyone been to Street Feast since it's it has been in Dalston Yard? Highlights have included Ribman, Yum Jungle, Honest Burger, Dogtown and I love the popcorn shrimp from Redhook. There's also a nifty gin bar around the back. This weekend's vendors: http://www.streetfeastlondon.com/#!blank/c1qke
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Aug 8, 2013 11:43
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ineptmule posted:Picante Mexican does breakfasts and it's my favourite place around Victoria. Quoted for truth. The breakfast burritos are massive and you probably wont need lunch.
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Aug 8, 2013 11:51
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ineptmule posted:Picante Mexican does breakfasts and it's my favourite place around Victoria. Thank you, I love a Mexican breakfast! Mmmm rancheros
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Aug 8, 2013 23:09
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Suprise birthday dinner at the Hawksmoor tonight 
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So I took out a friend to Hawksmoor for a goodbye dinner last night (he's back off home to Australia for god knows how many years). I wanted to book a table at Seven Dials, but there was nothing free till 830, so I booked at Air Street instead. It's so different from Seven Dials, and is completely lacking in any sort of character. There's this sort of 70s rarified atmosphere in the place that's hard to describe, but it lacks any of the warmth of Seven Dials, and I really wish I'd been able to change it. Food was still drat good, of course.
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Aug 13, 2013 20:52
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50% off soft launch dinner Le Coq just down the road from Trullo in Islington, sounds like it might be a pretty good deal? Tuesday 20 - Sunday 25 Aug, but walk ins only... http://hot-dinners.com/Gastroblog/Latest-news/more-details-about-islington-s-lecoq-revealed
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The Luxe in Spitalfields has surprisingly and rapidly shut up shop. It was there last Thursday with no indication they'd be closing, and now, gone. Something called Smiths is replacing it though. Shame, they did a very nice cup of coffee. EDIT: Ah, Smith's owns the Luxe, so it's just rebranding. Ok, good. The_Doctor fucked around with this message at 08:24 on Aug 15, 2013 |
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GiantAmazonianOtter posted:Has anyone been to Street Feast since it's it has been in Dalston Yard? Yeah Dalston Yard is a great venue for it. A great way to spend a Friday night if the weather is nice. I'm cycling down to Victoria Park on Sunday and need recommendations for somewhere to have lunch. Not fussy about cuisine anything decent will do.
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The_Doctor posted:The Luxe in Spitalfields has surprisingly and rapidly shut up shop. It was there last Thursday with no indication they'd be closing, and now, gone. Something called Smiths is replacing it though. Shame, they did a very nice cup of coffee. Oh, two Smiths in the same area, cool, http://www.theluxe.co.uk/
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Raffles posted:
The junction of Victoria Park Rd and Lauriston Rd just north of Victoria Park has a nice collection of restaurants and pubs, that's your best bet.
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reality_groove posted:The junction of Victoria Park Rd and Lauriston Rd just north of Victoria Park has a nice collection of restaurants and pubs, that's your best bet. Great cheers pal.
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Going to eat out for my birthday on the bank holiday, any recommendations for around Clapham, Putney, London Bridge or Victoria? We're taking the train from Chichester way and meeting my brother if that suggest s other locations. Something with a £20 menu or the like would be ideal, so far we're looking at a bunch of places that do Evening Standard offers. Not really singled out a cuisine yet, Pont De La Tour and Blueprint Cafe look good.
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Hey guys, any ideas for a good 'ole fish n chips or other pub lunch? Around Farringdon, St pauls, Moorgate, Barbican, etc.. My default is the Sports Bar & Grill in Farringdon for a burger but looking for somewhere with more character!
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Aug 19, 2013 11:59
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For fish & chips, my recommendation is Poppies in Spitalfields/Brick Lane.
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Aug 19, 2013 12:07
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Best pub in that area is the Fox and Anchor (http://www.foxandanchor.com) by a considerable margin - does a mean fish and chips as well.
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powertoiletduck posted:Best pub in that area is the Fox and Anchor (http://www.foxandanchor.com) by a considerable margin - does a mean fish and chips as well. I've never even heard of that place. So confused. So I'll chuck in a vote for the Old Red Cow, who have great beer and a seriously varied menu.
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Kaiho posted:I've never even heard of that place. So confused. So I'll chuck in a vote for the Old Red Cow, who have great beer and a seriously varied menu. Thanks guys, know them both and both excellent pubs. If you walked out of the Old Red Cow and kept walking in a straight line you would end up at the Fox.
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