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The_Doctor posted:Oh awesome, one of my favourite threads is back! I've been meaning to hit up Meat Liquor since it opened.. Maybe tomorrow. It's pretty drat fantastic. Amazing burgers, massive portion of chilli cheese fries and great cocktails. I'd reccomend getting there for an early lunch though, the place fills up quick and queues get massive, fast.
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http://www.masonandtaylor.co.uk/ Has a good selection of Cider squirreled away behind the bar (in proper plastic jugs no less). It's near Hoxton, so it's likely full of wankers at any given weekend though..
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Feb 2, 2012 12:10
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Neris posted:
My missus was a barmaid there, cracking pub.
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Feb 2, 2012 12:14
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powertoiletduck posted:..and occasionally the Craft Beer Co if I want to spend £4 on a half pint... Closer to £4.50 when I was there on Friday. I men, incredible selection of beer and all, but I could go drink in the White Horse in Parsons green for cheaper than that and actually get to sit down.
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Help me GWS! I need somewhere to take the missus out tonight, prefereably anywhere between finchley and central london, or anywhere in central really. The only qualiriers are: Preferably under 30 a head Not asian food (I've been driving her spare cooking it all week after doing a mammoth chinatown shop) I'd personally prefer something like tapas..
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Mar 30, 2012 15:07
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Thanks for the replies so far, I've also had a reccomendation for Iberica on portland street and Pix in covent from the spanish people in work. ..though the thought of braving covent garden on a friday night relatively sober is kind of daunting.
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Mar 30, 2012 16:32
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Meat Liquor does a good Philly Cheesesteak, but the queue can be brutal. Burritos are absolutely bloody everywhere in London now, with my pick of the bunch being Benitos hat and Picante in victoria, the latter run by an expat californian who knows his stuff. Never did get to any of those tapas places yet, though thanks for the reccomendation, girlfriend 'forgot' about her lactose intolerance and had a cheese sandwich at lunch, results less than pretty.
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Apr 11, 2012 16:28
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reality_groove posted:I can second Picante as a good burrito place. On Mondays they do a chipotle mushroom burrito which I haven't tried but heard is pretty great. Also the only place in London I've had a Breakfast burrito. Barely hungry in time for dinner after that beast.
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Apr 13, 2012 11:57
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YourCreation posted:How did I only just find this thread? I live in Camden and am always looking for good eats. Seconding this, Whistling shop is a hoot, and does some truly awesome cocktails.
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May 21, 2012 13:23
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YourCreation posted:
The service IS poo poo, but sweet potato fries are worth it.
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Jul 23, 2012 13:28
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madlilnerd posted:Thanks for this. I'm planning to go to The Bull & Last next time I wander up to Highgate Cemetery. Honestly, I live in Highgate, and nearish to The Bull and Last, and it's not THAT good, certainly not crap. The Wrestlers nearly opposite is a better pub, and does a better sunday roast for cheaper, if you can get a seat.
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Neris posted:Oh yeah, the Hawkmoor burger is the stuff of legends. Have a good one. Take meaty pictures. In fact everyone should post more food pictures in this thread. Er, I am, yes...  Edit: Is this Hanka? Spuckuk fucked around with this message at 11:17 on Sep 27, 2012 |
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 Neris posted:Thanks for the advice guys. I am mental about Korean food as well so I'll have to try to make a point of going there the next time I manage to save up my pennies to eat out! Thats entirely bizarre coincidence, hope work after Bangface wasn't tooo grim. I hid on the couch and refused all communication for two days. For content, if you work anywhere near Victoria, and you aren't going here http://www.picantemexicangrill.co.uk/ for your lunchtime carb overload, you are doing it wrong.
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Sep 28, 2012 11:46
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Has anyone been to Bubbledogs? Someone whose opinion I dont entirely trust here in work went, and described the food as 'monumentally lovely in concept and execution' Not exactly a glowing review.
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You know, thats a problem I could happily deal with. EDIT: Jealous as gently caress FYI, the last work lunch I got was packet sushi from Tesco. Spuckuk fucked around with this message at 17:15 on Oct 25, 2012 |
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Paragon8 posted:I will never understand the cultural fascination with Nandos and why people are so compelled to tweet/facebook when they're there. It's the cheapest 'restaurant' that doesnt scare people away with things like vegetables or flavour. I'd rather eat KFC if push came to shove, least they have gravy (northern prejudice).
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Oct 29, 2012 14:23
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Neris posted:Pretty daycent post on Mexican food in London here. As of yet, I'm not convinced by anything I've tried so far, but I think there's a good chance I simply don't like Mexican. Theres a place near victoria that does a mean burrito, and contrary to that article, it's run by a guy from california. (Picante) Definitely on the fast food end of the spectrum, but then that's all I really want from mexican food. They're right about the portions being smaller than in america but, uh, thats all cheap restaurants, it's half the reason there aren't as many fat fuckers here. Good chance you dont like Mexican food Neris, nowt wrong with that.
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cyberia posted:Is the Nandos everyone is talking about the Portugese chicken place that specialises in peri peri sauce? Thats how most people think of it here, I hope. And their chips are crap.
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Oct 31, 2012 19:59
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cyberia posted:In Australia they lean heavily on the Portugese angle; I don't think I've ever heard or read that it has South African / Mozambiquian origins. I know a few South africans, and they seem pretty sure it's originally from SA.
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Nov 1, 2012 12:56
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Nelson Wines near South Wimbledon station has a pretty amazing selection of beer. Walked past there dozens of times in two years before poking my head in as well. D'Oh!
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Nov 1, 2012 18:32
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Now the Hare and Tortoise at the west end of Kensington high street, I won't hear a bad word about. 'R4' for lunch at least once a week for almost 2 years.
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Nov 2, 2012 01:36
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Neris posted:I'm probably going to make an effort to swing by there for a cocktail now, thanks guys! Seems cool. He's playing in the Forum on saturday. And that menu concept is so loving bizarre, that I'm going to do my best to get down and eat it.
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Neris posted:When are you thinking of going? I might join you seeing as we were caravan buddies already! Might go on Saturday before the gig itself. Will PM and let you know, have a few people coming from round the country and they have a pretty huge mancrush on Bodeans.. Next year I'm going to have to bring actual food to Bangface, and not just bags of sausages, bacon and coffee 
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Nov 8, 2012 10:34
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The_Doctor posted:The thought occurs that if you've got hours at Clapham Junction to kill, you can be back in the West End in 10 minutes... ^^This. It's worth the trip.
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Nov 8, 2012 10:36
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I need a pub recommendation. Somewhere within striking distance of Paddington that does interesting/great beer. I know sweet FA about the area! Actually, if anyone knows some less well known places in central that would be good for tanking up some out of towners who love belgian beer, that would be awesome as well. Spuckuk fucked around with this message at 15:47 on Nov 9, 2012 |
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GiantAmazonianOtter posted:The Mitre between Paddington and Lancaster Gate is really good. Thanks! Will check it out.
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GiantAmazonianOtter posted:Ended up going to Yo! Sushi in Camden for their all you can eat Sunday dealio. £19.50 for as much sushi as you can shove in your gullet as well as water, green tea and miso in an hour. I really, really wish Atari-ya would do something like this. Trip report, went to Rodizio Roda in chinatown whilst drunk, with other drunks. Very salty but endless meat, not sure if I'd go sober, but it's monday morning now and I'm still full. Had DimSum at Leongs Legends for sunday lunch and, while it's not the best I've had in London, the price is incredibly reasonable, and the staff were less grumpy than normal...
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Nov 12, 2012 12:54
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Awwwww yeahhhh, going with the missus to stuff our faces with porky treats on the 18th http://thebullhighgate.co.uk/events.php 'Porklife' Join MasterChef winner Tim Anderson and finalist Tom Whitaker for their triumphant return to the Bull Highgate in a holiday celebration of all things porcine! Menu: Partridge in a Pork Tree Partridge Breast, Pork Cheek, Parsnip Bark, Perry-Parsnip Puree, Crackling Pork Liver Paté Toasted Brioche, Spiced Apple Chutney Porchetta With Various Sides Trio of Christmas Desserts Mince Pie, Mini Pudding, Mini Trifle Sounds goddamn awesome.
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Neris posted:Alright, I added Asa Kusa to the Food map. I did have really good food in there once, but they made me wait an hour and a half for my 6 pieces of sushi because a table downstairs ordered something like 100 pieces and they served them first Reaffirming my assumption that Victoria is a desert for decent food and coffee 
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reality_groove posted:Thanks for these maps, they are amazing! Definitely, Notes is really good.
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Raffles posted:Girlfriend got a job in London, now I must leave Yorkshire for London. Unfortunately, when you see the price of rent down here compared to the Shire, you'll wonder how you can still afford to eat. Borough Market is good, but expensive as hell. Brixton Market is worth a look, for Franco Manca alone. There are still a lot of truly lovely food trucks, sadly..
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The_Doctor posted:It's true, Time Out and the Evening Standard like to go on about London's burgeoning food cart culture, but they are actually incredibly rare. Pitt Cue under Hungerford bridge is the only one I've seen and that's virtually permanent now. Pitt Cue is pretty drat awesome though. But the portions need to be bigger, like Bodeans big.
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jkk posted:I'm going to be in London for in a couple of weeks time. It's mostly a business trip where I don't get to decide where to eat, but I'll have half a Monday to myself. Where should I have lunch? Something near Victoria station would be convenient since I need to catch a train to Gatwick afterwards. Victoria is a bit of a dessert for good food tbh. Theres a good burrito place not too far from the station, run by an ex-pat american: http://www.picantemexicangrill.co.uk The website is as dreadful as the burritos are good. Otherwise you could go down to the Laughing Halibut for a really good fish and chips: http://www.qype.co.uk/place/151992-The-Laughing-Halibut-London
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Snipeo posted:Went to Honest Burger in Soho on Saturday night - amazing! Walked in just after 7pm, they took my name and mobile number so we could go find a nearby pub, they called about 1 hour 15mins later when our table was ready - really good system for popular places like this. Bodeans Soho does this and it's realyl handy. the only downside is getting so smashed in the Jon Snow you forgot you even meant to get food. Went to Tonkotsu on Saturday, to make up for general tube and weather related misery. Really good food, but 11 quid getting two slices of porn and half an egg on your noodles is pretty miserly. I could live in a bath made of that broth though, SO piggy.
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Any recommendations for a decent pub around Liverpool street/ Aldgate? Heading to Marco Pierre Whites steak and alehouse tonight, excited 
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Pub cat? Sold
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So I went to the Steak and Alehouse (And the Bell, which was nice, quiet pub indeed) Food was good enough but couldnt recommend it being anything like the money they're charging (I had a travelzoo voucher thing). Really good Steak and competent Treacle tart, but the Grvadlax starter was miniscule! As a "bonus" me and the missus got terrible pimp skitters the next day from the meal, grim scenes.
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Feb 1, 2013 13:03
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Try The Whistling Shop, should be right up your alley.
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The_Doctor posted:Did... did you read his post? Bollocks, clearly I didn't. In my defence, I'm massively hungover
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Went to Lahore Kebab house near Aldgate last night (Needos was rammed) Fantastic curry, cheap as my normal takeaway. I'm going to crave tandoori lamp chops for a month now. And tonight I'm going to Bodeans...
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