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Pweaver1984

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  1. On tonight channel 4 @ 8pm.

    I'm quite looking forward to it, supposedly like top gear but on food, just heard GR on Steve Wrights radio2 show. Hopefully this is the show us Egulleters have been waiting for.

    Is the show live? Anyone planning on going (or been?).

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    Paul

  2. I live in Whitstable and I am very lucky to have some good places around me, as you said The Dove, Sportsman, JoJos, Wheelers. I work at the Oyster House. Its more places that crop up, Canterbury is devastating! Anyone heard of Acqua in Faversham? Recently opened. The owners have spent an absolute fortune on this new restaurant in a good location, but the food is shocking, dire. They have obviously invested a lot, but with the wrong chef.

    Bruno Delamare in the Art Room sounds interesting? Is he there yet or whats the plan?

  3. Not sure exactly how to word this post, although I kind of know what your responses could be. Its been bubbling up inside me for a while now.

    Its basically about restaurants that I've visited that are simply not offering the goods in my area (Kent), and probably in yours too.

    Its from major things (Off food/undercooked food/rude staff) down to some might call niggly things (things straight out of the fridge seem to be following me). There is a well publicised skills shortage in catering in the UK which I think is growing and growing. Restaurateurs and chefs lack of knowledge, skills and experience is hurting me.

    Sorry about this rant which I've rushed a bit, just getting fed up. Michelin is probably the only guide I can trust, you know what your getting from their starred establishments, the AA recommendations have disappointed me a few times lately. I will check out the new Hardens to see what they say, as that is based on "peoples views".

    What can we do apart from not go to these places (vote with our feet)? Tell trading standards if I feel I have been mugged e.g When I ask to see the owner I get told "I am the owner there was nothing wrong with that rack of lamb" Get out of my Restaurant"?

    Naming and shaming is wrong on here to do so. When I tell friends they think my standards are too high, they're not. I just like my food, freshly cooked with a slight bit of care, attention, and presented and served with some style.

    Love to hear Egulleters views on this...........

    Cheers

    Paul

  4. Just seen this on Caterer-Online.com

    Never been up to the restaurant myself yet, think I’ll have to get up there before the Schwab's step down.

    Sounds like an interesting and exciting couple have bought the place, with lots of ideas and focus.

    Congratulations though to Annie and Germain and hope they continue to play a large part in the industry.

    Paul

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