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The same management team runs Schezawn restaurant on Saba road - but the food is very very different. Bing Sheng is a famous restaurant in Guandong - and the manager was talking to us about what they could recreate here vs what they serve in China - but it may be a bit of name borrowing.
I went tonight and the food was outstanding. The farmhouse rustic dishes are very different from most other HK influenced Cantonese restaurants in Vancouver. The place is packed most nights - I think they are the best Eastside Chinese restaurant right now.
I went to Bing Sheng a few nights ago. We ordered a tofu & mushrooms dish, beef with ginger in a clay dish, and a fried noodles dish -- only the tofu was good. Perhaps I didn't order correctly, but I was very disappointed, as were my Shanghainese friends!
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Any suggestions?
Thanks.
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Hi,
As per the topic, anywhere to get good chocolate chips in London ? Superchef/Supercook brand chocolate chips are awful -- and I haven't seen any anywhere else !
All the best on this snowy afternoon,
Josh.
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Hi,
Taking my girlfriend out and looking for somewhere romantic, possibly with a view?
(also, excellent food -- but that sort of goes without saying)!
Any ideas ?
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I live around the corner from Byron, and am pretty impressed when compared with all of the other 'gourmet' burger chains. That being said, still ain't amazing.
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Mohsen is great, but I don't like that everything is lamb -- I personally prefer koobideh made of beef.
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I went to Franco Manca a few weeks back with my girlfriend. The place was jammed, and we waited probably 40 minutes for a table. We each ordered a pizza margarita -- my girlfriend loved hers and mine was borderline awful.
Somehow, my pizza was totally underdone -- the base was soggy, and the crust heavy. Hers was somewhat less-so, though I didn't particularly enjoy hers either. I bet it must've just been a bad batch, and am willing to give another try, or maybe I just don't enjoy authentic pizza?
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A business has more assets than those which can be quantified in a sale -- i.e., goodwill. Poor creditors, but don't for a second think that Mr. Aikens is in a good financial position, either.
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I thought they were doing it up? Biggest PITA is the way they play on all the zelebs turning up there. Unfortunately it's true. Woody Allen was there last time I went for Sunday Lunch with his nanny or wife or daughter or something.
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You mean the Bombay Brasserie in South Kensington? Why on earth would any celeb go there ? The place is ghastly !!!! I live 2 minutes away, and ate there once -- Masala Zone food at Cinnamon Club prices. I do wonder what the refurbishment will entail.
I happened to park up by there on Saturday on my way to Waitrose, and it's still well and truly under rennovation. I'm surprised you didn't realise it's a zeleb joint - they really play on it.
Historcally, I actually liked it. I believe my tastes may have changed since then though...
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I take the tube at Gloucester Road station everyday, and the elevator had an advertisement for the nearby "Light of India" which boasts of it's recommendation by the "American Airlines crew, circa 2003." I always have a good laugh when I read it -- though I haven't seen many stewardesses around, unfortunately.
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I thought they were doing it up? Biggest PITA is the way they play on all the zelebs turning up there. Unfortunately it's true. Woody Allen was there last time I went for Sunday Lunch with his nanny or wife or daughter or something.
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You mean the Bombay Brasserie in South Kensington? Why on earth would any celeb go there ? The place is ghastly !!!! I live 2 minutes away, and ate there once -- Masala Zone food at Cinnamon Club prices. I do wonder what the refurbishment will entail.
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The Bombay Brasserie lunch buffet is very suitable for the elderly, I find.
It's bog standard Indian in a dated setting, though.
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Metro is great.
Lift - great views and ambience, middling food.
Parkside - great food, and a super nice patio and room. V. Romantic. But it means heading into the West End - not far at all really.
I like Il Giardino, especially for a special occasion, more than Villa Del Lupo. The latter is a bit quiet, which might be more romantic, but might also be a bit boring.
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If you are traveling towards Whistler, take a detour into downtown Vancouver and try Imperial, or Victoria (or even Shanghai Bistro is alright in a pinch). All are quite good -- not the best the city has to offer -- but good nevertheless.
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Does anyone know where to get those in Vancouer or online in Canada?
I wanna drop some food drugs!!!
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I went through a phase where I ate at Saveur fairly often, though eventually I got bored of simply eating without atmosphere. The place really needs a freshening up -- its not overly cheap but looks the part.
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There is a great french place near my house in South Kensington that does a terrific Steak Frites dinner special. Everything else on the menu is quite expensive, but the special is around 11 or 12 pounds, and includes a starter!
Its called La Bouche and its on Brompton Road, near the S. Ken tube!
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I'll try to respond. The link between Copenhagen and Vancouver is that Copenhagen is half the size of Vancouver but has some very, very fine, fine dining restaurants. Streets above what I've experienced in Vancouver. If Copenhagen can do it, there's no excuse for Vancouver not to do so.
There are great local Chinese restaurants all over London, including the burbs. Therefore, why not in West Vancouver?
I'm sure there are some very fine Asian/Chinese restaurants here. But no better than other cities such as London, San Fran, etc.
My original post was about Fraiche and western fine dining in Vancouver. The bar, unfortunately, just isn't high enough. Size is not the issue re Copenhagen. So what is?
Interested to know of these 'great local Chinese restaurants all over London'. I've lived in London for 3 years, and have tried a myriad of Chinese places, and not a single one has matched average Richmond Chinese food.
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I've been twice and have been pretty disappointed both times, as have most of the people I've spoken to. A friend who owns a very famous Chinese restaurant in Seattle has been a number of times and have been similarly disappointed. That being said, it's cheap and passable.
Give me Cafe TPT anytime -- more food and hardly more expensive. Plus, gruff service is strangely appropriate whilst eating HK style food.
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Unrelated somewhat to the topic, but was just at terminal 3 dropping off my girlfriend and the food there is absolutely dismal. Our last meal together for a few months was a very unsatisfying meal at Pret. The other options were Three Bells (some sort of horrific 'gastropub'), and Ponti's.
Why are passengers at T5 given higher end options whilst other terminal passengers must eat drivel? I can only assume T5 restaurants are a form of appeasement for the invariable lost-baggage and headache!
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Thanks so much everyone! Feeling much less stressed out now! I'll let everyone here know how things work out!
Regards, Josh.
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Bon Cafe on Main and 33rd is a hidden gem. It's like the next place to go if Au Petit cafe is busy. If you don't mind the really minimalistic interior (I sat at a set up picnic table) it's a place worth going. I like the soup used because it's light and doesn't give you the odd after taste. The noodles are thinner than the usual type you find but generally it's pretty big portion. The sandwiches are good too.
And as an after (or during) meal treat, you can order bubble tea too.
They serve pho? Isn't that place Cambodian? The sandwiches are ok, but I love the atmosphere mostly! All the temporary workers and local alcoholics gathering in the sunshine !
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Has George Foreman introduced his amazing grill this side of the world? If so, go buy one now! U can grill anything, and cleanup is a snap!
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Thanks a lot for the suggestions. Found some interesting possibilities on those websites!
Anyone else?
Just to add, don't just reply to individual adverts online, make sure you register with all the major specialist chef agencies. In fact if possible, go in and see them face to face - most will have central London offices.
You reacting to posted jobs is one thing but if the agencies actually have you on their books you'll be first in line should any opportunities arise before they even get advertised. A lot of chefs are poached/head-hunted this way.
Good luck.
Cheers
Thom
Sorry to be a total knob, but do you know of any specialist chef agencies off the top of your head? I am not from London originally, and am only familiar with high-street recruiters that I've walked by!
Josh.
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Thanks a lot for the suggestions. Found some interesting possibilities on those websites!
Anyone else?
Pizza
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Has anyone tried Strawberry Cones in Aberdeen Center? (it's a Japanese pizza chain with some pretty wacky toppings -- Hokkaido Potato Tuna anyone ? )