Basildog

Will you all pay attention in class.WE now have a score of 3 for cooking, 2002 Guide we were 2. All clear now? I think its a fair score for what we do.....The score for cooking is only part of it, the review itself carries more weight(IMHO) As long as its an honest reflection of what we are about, then i have no quibbles with the GFG I could rant about how a restuarant that scored 4 for cooking, whilst buying in sorbet, when i was scoring 2 for making it...but that a different story

I just read that its not published till Oct 31st, so yes i may have jumped the gun abit.oops.Shall we edit the posts, cos i don't want to get in trouble with which?

I have had my copy for a couple of weeks now, but felt sure someone else would start this thread by now Only Gordon Ramsay scores 10 Le Manoir.Waterside Inn, and Winteringham Fields score 9 Fat Duck scores 8 But the big big news is that we have moved to 3 from 2....and according to the review we " put on a happy face" which is nice

I,m all ears...how do i hint?

I hate service charges automaticllay added...so i,ll stick with my "service at your discression" and bitch here when they don't ok?

I'm just cranky after a long season, BUT for the 18 ,Dave turned out 16 lamb/beef dishes all cooked differently, from rare lamb to well done.The organiser made a little speech at the end of the meal thanking the staff, and commenting on Daves skill ...he just forgot to tip, the tight fisted wanker!

My pet peeve this week? Bad tippers.. 1) 40TH BIRTHDAY PARTY...booked for 6 turned up as 8 people. I got creative, got them squeezed in, looked after them well, delighted with the food etc £5 tip....thanks 2) 40th wedding anniversay 14 people, baners on the table, speacil food for i very picky child, personalised menus printed...£0.00 tip 3)18 people had the whole place...delightfull evening, very impressed with the service and food...£690 bill....£0.00 tip thanks alot, do call again these all over the last 2 weeks

HIP HIP!..........?

Peter, you define Winner in interesting terms. I knew i was doing something wrong with my life.thanks for putting me on the right path.

I know Miss J, but i wanted to impress with my deep knowledge of London. Spice Shop supply me and i think Birgit rocks!

Dam Miss J, you beat me to the Spice Shop.Its the only shop i know in London.

Right on!.Some of us a just happy to plod along, not that fussed by the guides, critics etc.No plans to expand, or roll out 35 franchised units by 2005. I don't have a career, just a life i enjoy, doing what we do for the hell of it.If i wanted the money, then we could turn tables, open more, cut costs etc etc...but wheres the fun in that?

Thanks...i,m feeling a bit better after a nap.Will be fine in the morning, i know it.Positive thoughts and all that

I believe the problem with cod is more acute in the North Sea. I think that its the fishing industry and the goverments job to decide what to catch and how much.I will buy what is avaliable.If there was a ban on any fish to preserve stocks, then we would buy other fish.I also think that quality farmed fish will play a huge roll in the future for restaurants.

I'm taking paracetamol, hot lemon drinks and smoking alot.I,m also taking tonight off.Thanks for you concern Big Bear

I need that link like i need a hole in my head sorry.i have cold and feeling sorry for myself, and thats the best i got

We can get chantrelles, pied de muton and some others, autumn is best time.I just wait for the lady to tell me that shes got some, then we add them to the menu as we see fit.All a bit slapdash i know

Good Boy!

Who knows Andy..in the lap of the Gods ,unless you have any requests?

i know a lady, who knows a man, who goes to the woods

Button and a few chantrelles

For you delight...... tonights menu....some same, some new , such is life DINNER MENU DEEP FRIED GOUJONS OF BRILL WITH HERB MAYONNAISE SAUTE GUINEA FOWL WITH ASPARAGUS AND PINE NUT SALAD GRILLED GOATS CHEESE WITH ROASTED PEPPERS SALAD OF ROAST AUBERGINE, FETA CHEESE AND LOCAL BEETROOT PEPPERED MACKEREL WITH CHERRY TOMATO SALSA ———————————————– RACK OF LAMB WITH A HERB CRUST, ROSEMARY JUS, AND SPRING ONION MASH. CONFIT OF DUCK WITH MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE, AND SAUTÉ POTATOES. BAKED COD WITH GARLIC, ANCHOVY AND PARSLEY WITH HERB MASH STEAMED PLAICE FILLET WITH MIXED MUSHROOMS, CRAB AND NEW POTATOES WITH A LIGHT BUTTER SAUCE GRILLED SEA BASS WITH SUNBLUSH TOMATO AND CAPPER DRESSING AND NEW POTATOES ———————————————– STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING WITH BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE. CHOCOLATE, ORANGE AND ALMOND CAKE LEMON AND LIME CHEESECAKE WITH PEACH SALSA SAFFRON POACHED PEAR WITH CLOTTED CREAM AND STRAWBERRY SORBET SELECTION OF BRITISH CHEESES. ALL MEALS INCLUDE HOME-MADE BREAD, MARINATED OLIVES, AND A SELECTION OF SEASONAL VEGETABLES. THREE COURSES £24.95 TWO COURSES £19.95 eGullet.com

Fat Guy, would it not be easier to just ask for 4 portions of cod from the high volume restaurant? Or am i missing something here?

we get paid...huge difference to a mind set

Good to see the sad Charlie Brown has gone Cabby!