oysters and steak

[Andy Davies]

need to entertain someone in London and they have requested Oysters and Steak, any suggestions - they won't eat in a Ramsay joint!!

[howardlong]

need to entertain someone in London and they have requested Oysters and Steak, any suggestions  - they won't eat in  a Ramsay joint!!

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Assuming you don't mean on the same plate : Etranger, Gloucester Road sprang to mind first. The Charolais is great, and they'll do you a Wagyu too.

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[dougal]

need to entertain someone in London and they have requested Oysters and Steak, any suggestions  - they won't eat in  a Ramsay joint!!

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Assuming you don't mean on the same plate : Etranger, Gloucester Road sprang to mind first. The Charolais is great, and they'll do you a Wagyu too.

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Why on earth make that assumption? ???

"Steak and Oyster Pie" is a true classic of English cooking.

There were some good steaks, which came to the table naked, just so we could abuse them before they were burnt. And the star dish, a steak and oyster pie, was worth the trip on its own. 

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_...icle3908077.ece

AA Gill reviewing Hix Oyster & Chop House, which might be just the ticket...

... though I'm not too sure about a review that barely gets half way through before saying -

So, that’s enough about me. Let’s talk about what Mark Hix thinks about me.

Many a true word, if not spoken in jest, is written in irony.

[howardlong]

Why on earth make that assumption? ???

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Many a true word, if not spoken in jest, is written in irony.

LOL! Crikey, I think I'm allowed to indicate my axioms without fear of too much retribuition aren't I? Glad I did now, or I could have been accused of an awful misdirection!

Edited September 30, 2008 by howardlong (log)

[nikkib]

Mark hix's Oyster and chop house/ scotts/ st john

[dougal]

...  Hix Oyster & Chop House, which might be just the ticket...

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Mark hix's Oyster and chop house/ scotts/ st john

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I knew there was a thread here somewhere... http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showtopic=115056

PS and scotts http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showtopic=98967

and of course http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showtopic=22732

Edited September 30, 2008 by dougal (log)

[Andy Davies]

Sorted- I have been told Brasserie Saint Jacques is the place.

[chefmatt]

bord'eaux have just opened an oyster bar that might be worth a punt

[nikkib]

has anyone eaten at bordeaux?

[chefsimon]

has anyone eaten at bordeaux?

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yes, several times, very good deals in the week, very reasonable prices including wine, starters and mains definatly the stronger aspects, pastry a little weak

well worth a visit, it has never been too busy when i have been,

my only gripe would be that the service is a trying to be a little stuffy and a bit pushy compared to the rustic regional cuisine, overall i love the place, try the terrines and charcuterie for two!

[ravelda]

I've been a couple of times as well - once with Andy when it first opened and had a stupidly long menu and once a couple of weeks back for dinner. The food is very pleasant and as Simon says reasonably priced. I have never seen more than a handful of people there so worry about how long it can survive. Whilst the menu has been shortened, last time I went I thought it was still too long.

Service is good although almost too attentive - they all seem so bloody happy just to be serving someone! Ollie has added a nice touch to the very pleasant bread and butter by adding a lovely pork rillette (I think it is pork, but my memoy could be playing tricks!) and cornichons. All in all well worth a visit!