david goodfellow
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The Crown at Whitebrook has closed with immediate effect:
That's a real shame and James Sommerin is a good chef. Although according to Chef Hermes blog he may be headed somewhere else very soon
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Well, its that time of the year again. Next Monday on BBC 2 the new series of Great British Menu kicks off with three new chefs, Adam Simmonds, Tom Aikens and Matt Gillan all of whom hold Michelin stars.
Lots of new faces in this years line up to look forward to.
The winners get to cook at a banquet at The Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Red Nose Day.
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we went to the new Meatliquor place Meatmission.
I'd be interested in your views on 'Mission' as I've heard very mixed views from those that are fans of their other places.
Andrew
We had mixed feelings about it, and preferred Meatliquor. Quite a few bloggers like it but it was not entirely to our taste.
I meant to write about it but Xmas got in the way. Its on my to do list tomorrow
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I have heard consistantly good things about Iberica from those I trust and decided last weekend to give the Marylebone branch a whirl. The website was unclear as to when they were open over Xmas so I phoned and left a message, but no one got back to me so we went to the new Meatliquor place Meatmission.
I shall persevere and let you know my thoughts on it.
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Well Hello Mr E fancy you still lurking on here. I think you were one if not the first to communicate with me on here.
Some relevent points raised there. I too have moved on with my blog and twitter. The latter is virtually instant in getting a responce I never thought I would get into it but some days I'm hardly off it.
I'm still fond of egullet though, even though I rarely visit much these days.
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Everyone - Isherwood and the chefs - has dropped a bollock here.
The only issue is whether or not the meal in question was a freebie. If it wasn't, Isherwood's dropped bollock was a simple case of naivete. If it was, I really hope this incident goes a long way towards bring to an end the practice of blogger freebies. Food blogging seems to me to be a worthwhile and entertaining pastime, but only if the bloggers are getting the very same experience as every other punter. If they're not, it becomes pointless and vain.
By & large agree.
Problem is bloggers are often attracted by the promise of freebies & superior access.
What has gotten lost is that its only the quality of the commentary that matters, not just that you made the effort.
I am not defending Isherwood but why would he risk his credibility lying about paying for the meal. Here is his quote
"He mentioned I was given freebies, but I'm wise enough to know these were amuse bouches - they even appeared on the pre-printed menu they gave to me at the end of the meal "
This never ending accusation that bloggers get free meal after free meal is pure fiction especially from my point of view. In all of my years of dining I have only ever received five in decades, and we eat out an awful lot.
I for one would be very interested if people would name and shame those bloggers who receive these financial incentives. It would help clear up these never ending accusations.
After much annoying innuendo The Critical Couple now put a disclaimer on their site.
Hang on David - I'm not saying all do but someone did bring up the point of the Cube on twitter - hardly anyone paid for that!
Quite so - and how many people disclaimed whether it was a freebie?
I did on my blog
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The Cube is an exceptional case. I think nearly every blogger of note has had a freebie there, and they continue to do so. I was offered a meal two weeks ago but turned it down.
No I'm not on about The Cube but places like Gavroche, Midsummer, Ledbury, etc, etc, etc. etc, and all of my recent meals on my blog plus some which are not on there yet.
I'm going to help by posting this link to Urbanspoon. There are over 600 blogs on there I defy anyone on here to positively identify anyone ( or more) blogger on there who accepts free meals on a regular basis in return for a favourable review.
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Everyone - Isherwood and the chefs - has dropped a bollock here.
The only issue is whether or not the meal in question was a freebie. If it wasn't, Isherwood's dropped bollock was a simple case of naivete. If it was, I really hope this incident goes a long way towards bring to an end the practice of blogger freebies. Food blogging seems to me to be a worthwhile and entertaining pastime, but only if the bloggers are getting the very same experience as every other punter. If they're not, it becomes pointless and vain.
By & large agree.
Problem is bloggers are often attracted by the promise of freebies & superior access.
What has gotten lost is that its only the quality of the commentary that matters, not just that you made the effort.
I am not defending Isherwood but why would he risk his credibility lying about paying for the meal. Here is his quote
"He mentioned I was given freebies, but I'm wise enough to know these were amuse bouches - they even appeared on the pre-printed menu they gave to me at the end of the meal "
This never ending accusation that bloggers get free meal after free meal is pure fiction especially from my point of view. In all of my years of dining I have only ever received five in decades, and we eat out an awful lot.
I for one would be very interested if people would name and shame those bloggers who receive these financial incentives. It would help clear up these never ending accusations.
After much annoying innuendo The Critical Couple now put a disclaimer on their site.
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I thought this little blog about #Bosigate was hilarious. What a pith take and it mentions my mate Scrat Brains. Love it.
http://yugnicheats.wordpress.com/2012/11/09/clud-brozi-got-angrey/
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I have refrained from posting any reviews on here to give others the opportunity to contribute. More simply because I have been accused in the past of dominating the forum.
Guess what ? No one has emerged to take up the mantle. Surprise, surprise.
In honesty I was very happy posting reviews on here and had no desire to start my own blog, but since starting my own blog I will not be doing so any longer.
Truth is there are too many trolls on here now, and that is partly why people are reluctant to post on here any longer.
However having said that I am more than happy to point out places to people on here who are interested but will no longer post a full review.
I do wish that those who make the most noise on here now would be constructive to the forum instead of the opposite. Everyone would then benefit.
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I do wish people would get their facts right instead of blabbing off.
This piece refutes any hint of freebies whatsoever.
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Some of the other papers have picked up on it now. This one is from The Mail.
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Don't miss the comments section. Its very illuminating in its own right.
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Launceston Place has finally won a Michelin star. Tristan Welch who was a hot tip to gain one for the restaurant has moved on.
In February this year Tim Allen who has worked for John Burton Race, Daniel Clifford, and laterly Martin Burge at 2 Michelin star Whatley Manor has taken charge of the kitchen. To gain a star in such a short time is quite remarkable given Michelin's previous history.
We had a very pleasant meal here a couple of weeks ago and in our opinion it deserves its accolade. Its well worth a visit.
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I'm surprised no one has posted a review of Nathan Outlaw's new opening at The Capital Hotel. Its well worth a visit.
Its not cutting edge fine dining, but you can have a taste of Outlaw without the cost of a journey to Cornwall.
We went about three weeks ago and can recommend it.
Nathan's Great British Menu dish, which is on the menu.
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Really glad you enjoyed Zedel . Value for money is amazing.
I'm flattered that you were prompted by my blog.
The soupe de poisson is wonderful, and the room is just drop dead gorgeous..
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Medlar.
It was just so right from the beginning. Great food from Joe. One of the best front of house in the business in David.
Its going to be rammed now. Good job they expanded upstairs.
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Fantastic news for Mark Poynton at Alimentum I thought it was about time he got one.
Michael Wignall at Pennyhill Park as well. Much much deserved, top chef indeed.
Simon Rogan just had to get his second. Long overdue but finally.
Hooray Michelin
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Yes. Agree on Alyn Williams had a very good meal there about three weeks ago.
Not tried Paul food yet but will do on Weds at Nutters in Rochdale at the Dingly Dell Pork extravaganza.
Cambridge is due another star is it not?
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Less than two weeks before this eagerly awaited guide is released. Chefs and restaurateurs have their fingers crossed hoping to gain recognition, as this really is the guide the industry respects above all others.
OK, who's getting their first star? Who's getting there second or third? Who will lose theirs?
For what its worth.
This is to start the ball rolling.
I have eaten quite a lot of Simon Rogan's food this year along with a very good selection of other one and two star chefs.
He is easily on par with all of the two star chefs and if he does not get his second star this year there is some kind of conspiricy going on.
Of the new stars Medlar is head and shoulders up there for recognition.
More to follow.
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champagne is probably the most versatile wine when it comes to food matching, even though therew probably a champagne theat does pair perfectly with blue cheese or jalepenos
there entry level champagen at £6.50 a glass Gaston Chiquet is very good and rounded for the price point
We tried the Gaston Chiquet with a selection of dawgs and found it fine. I'm the first to admit to being not at all into wine but this did not jar at all we were ok with it. I did move on to a craft beer which had great depth of flavour and was very enjoyable.
The hot dogs are very good just as you would expect from James Knappett.
I had a sneak peek and a drool over the "inner sanctum" Chefs Table and yes it is fookin awesome
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Three blogs up already, including this one by Critical Couple with nice pics.
I hope to try it out at the weekend if the queues are not too long.
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Just been confirmed by Alyn Williams that Eric Chavot will indeed be featuring in his own right at The Westbury.
Further details as and when they are available.
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Lucky you
We were in London last weekend (and this) and dined at Racine. Henry Harris had his order of grouse down for delivery on Monday 14th just two days after we ate there, which was poor timing on our part.
For some reason I am not chasing Grouse this weekend but a few places have it available, including Racine of course. Next time we are down we will chase some down. Pricing should be quite a bit cheaper than what they are now as well
Horse Meat: Sourcing, Preparing, Eating
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Hi Howard, long time no hear.
Strange but true I was in Knighsbridge last weekend and thought about you
Good to hear Gavroche have had the balls to add horse to their menu. I have not eaten horse (to my knowledge) and would have thought it was a stronger taste than beef. Just shows how easy it can be to form an opinion.
I do hope that its a successful addition to the menu as I would like to try it sometime, especially given the skill in this particular kitchen