[Blumenthal: In Search of Perfection]

It undermines the whole process in my view.

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The only process at work is the process of making a television show that makes vague sense and comes in under budget. There were a couple of things on the Chicken Tikka Masala show that I felt the same about, I'm guessing it'll be a recurring feature of the show.

[Oxford dining - Private room please]

Anyone know a decent restaurant in Oxford that can offer a private room for 12 diners? Cost not really an issue.

Many thanks in advance,

JOn

[PID'ing a Rancilio 'Miss Silvia']

I'm deliberately not buying a Rancilio, just to avoid getting as obsessed with it as you are Tim, despite the fact I'd love one, I haven't got time in my life to find more things to worry about!

[Blumenthal: In Search of Perfection]

it's also available on many torrent sites, uknova, thebox etc etc

["Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares"]

For everyones information, The UK version of Kitchen Nightmares is not made by the BBC, it's made by an independent called Optomen for broadcast on Channel 4, nothing to do with the BBC whatsoever

[Where's hot in Houston right now?]

Thanks for the advice everyone, we've visited a few places so far, and are going to the flying saucer tomorrow. I'll write more when I have time, but just wanted to say thanks for the help.

Jon

[Where's hot in Houston right now?]

Hi everyone,

Travelling to Houston on Monday the 24th for a couple of weeks work, and will need to eat (reasonably) well while I'm there! Will be out for dinner most nights, and am not that cost conscious, I've never minded spending money on a good meal, one night we'll want to go out for something really special, so any specific recommendations for that night would be welcome too, but just want some good general thoughts please.

If it helps any, we're a British Television crew, so would prefer places that don't mind groups (There's six of us) rather than places full of couples dining a deux!

We will be staying in the area round the Hobby Airport if that gives anyone any clues on somewhere local, but we don't mind a cab ride.

Thanks in advance,

Jon.

[The 100 Club]

You're probably not, they have to make working in recruitment palatable somehow!

Shame you never got round to writing up your experience at RHR DKPS_2000, would have made interesting reading.

[Raymond Blanc's "The Restaurant"]

Was that a very bored and hungry looking Duncan and Judy I just saw on my television?

[Fort Mitchell, Kentucky.]

Sorry for the late reply.

You're right, the chicken at the Greyhound was spot on! A good friendly place too, thanks for the tip.

Didn't get chance to eat anywhere else of note, too much work and too many late finishes.

Thanks again.

Jon

[Broad Stripe Butchers (online)]

Even Tescos hang all there beef for 3 weeks now with the finest range being hung for 28 days (No idea what it tastes like)! I'm not doubting that the beef here is better but I think more clarity is needed. At the moment it looks like any number of online retailers.

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Don't Tescos etc hang meat in vacpacs though, just so they can do it the cheapest way possible, enabling them to label it as being hung?

[Any Mexican Updates?]

You probably already know this, but that excellent Habanero sauce is available mail order from

http://www.southdevonchillifarm.co.uk/

I used to buy gallons of it when I lived in Bath as my local deli stocked the full range

[Rationing during the War]

Lungs not suitable for humans?

Not heard that before!

[Harrogate city center lunch, any ideas?]

Oh and thanks for the Drum and Monkey recommendation! Been told about that place by a few people, so I think we'll try it before long.

[Harrogate city center lunch, any ideas?]

I presume you're not from Harrogate and either a pensioner or an American tourist. Even on a weekday morning the queues at Bettys are unbearable, on a Saturday lunchtime they're a joke.

[Harrogate city center lunch, any ideas?]

Haven't tried there yet Simon, I've tried other Hotel Du Vins and have never really been impressed, I'll give them a google though and see what the Saturday lunch is like.

Thanks,

Jon

[Harrogate city center lunch, any ideas?]

We've been living in Harrogate for a month now and I still haven't found anywhere decent in the centre to eat, anybody got any ideas for lunch tomorrow? I'm aware of all the places nearby, but need somewhere in the centre. I know it's short notice, but someone save us from Loch Fyne please!

[Fort Mitchell, Kentucky.]

Hi everyone, working in Fort Mitchell for a week or so, starting Tuesday next week, anyone got any recommendations, all styles and price brackets considered!

Thanks in advance everyone.

[Canton, Ohio recommendations needed]

Apologies all for the delay in thanking you all properly, we ate well on our trip, and it was mainly thanks to you guys!

Ricky Lys was excellent, great food, and a good atmosphere.

Angelos was booked one night, but we never made it due to a late finish, which was a shame.

The Geisenhaus became our regular haunt, close to the hotel and reliably good food and beer.

many thanks to you all once again.

Jon

[Top Ten Forgotten British Foods.]

Still, for it to become a 'Forgotten British Food' people must have very short memories

[Edinburgh Recommendations]

Valvona and Crolla is always worth a visit for good quality Italian, also Kalpna, possibly the best Indian restaurant I've eaten at in the UK, vegetarian only, but don't let that put you off!

[Yes Chef Magazine]

I flicked through it at Sat Bains the other night, presumably it was there as it has a piece about him in the current issue. I though (Sat excepted) it was pretty awful, not particularly well written and nothing to make me want to look at it again.

[Restaurant Sat Bains]

Just got back from a night in Nottingham, we were lucky enough to enjoy the 'Surprise' tasting menu, 17 courses, each one amazing in some very different ways.

Two things stood out apart from the food, number one, James, the guy mentioned in Bapis post, an amazingly well informed, enthusiastic, friendly host, his wine choices were always spot on, and most of the time he chose things we wouldn't have, he's a real asset to the place, and for me the real star of the front house staff.

Secondly, I got chance to speak to Sat after the meal, a perfect end to the evening, the place was almost empty by the time we'd finished, so I got him to myself for a while!. We can't wait to go back

I'll write up what we had when I have time.

[Restaurant Sat Bains]

He'll have to hurry, I'm away from the computer from now till Friday!

See you Thursday night Duncan.

[El Gato Negro Tapas, Ripponden, W Yorks]

Mrs Fisherman and I will be moving somewhere in the vicinity of Ripponden in the next few weeks, well, once we've found a house we will. Cheshire never quite cut it for me, I'm a miserable Yorkshire bastard at heart, but I can't wait to try the Black cat, it may well influence our final location.