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@dooks

to be fair - anyone that calls themselves a 'foodie' is going to be a bit of a pompous twat.

apologies to any self described foodies on here*

*not really.

@dooks

to be fair - anyone that calls themselves a 'foodie' is going to be a bit of a pompous twat.

apologies to any self described foodies on here*

*not really.

true. i just used that word because i can't remember if it was a chef or a food writer. it was years ago. but it struck me as an argument not without merit.

blurgh

Booking a night at the Waterside Inn for MOC's birthday.

I am excite.

You wont be dissapointed Clefty

I'm off to JSW in Petersfield tomorrow... wine flights ftw

dooks, just seen your reply.. hmm interesting theory. Can't say it's done me wrong so far

le google -> http://www.squaremeal.co.uk/feature/continental-way-aperitifs

you must tell me how JSW is! I am so excited for you :)

Damn. I finally went to Hawksmoor (7 dials).

Best steak in the UK. FACT.

Big fan of Hawskmoor! Best steak I've had for ages, and someone else was paying :-)

Damn. I finally went to Hawksmoor (7 dials).

Best steak in the UK. FACT.

It is indeed awesome. Monday nights BYO is a brilliant way to get some top quality steak and wine without really breaking the bank!

No such luck for me. My chums paid £120 for a kilo of chateaubriand, crazy! I settled for the Ribeye which was delicious and PERFECTLY done.

It is indeed awesome. Monday nights BYO is a brilliant way to get some top quality steak and wine without really breaking the bank!

WIN! I didn't know they did this!

I'm a sucker for their cocktails, the martinis and gin fizz type concoctions are top notch.

I think the corkage was only £5!

epic.

off to Spar

has anyone been here? http://thecloveclub.com/

i was about to book but it sounds a bit too intimate in someone's house that i dont know

Pretentious Sunday-supplement waffle

Damn. I finally went to Hawksmoor (7 dials).

Best steak in the UK. FACT.

I went there on Saturday(commercial rd), had a 1.4 kilo chateaubriand between 3 of us... absolutely great, if a little pricey.

Also I think their bone marrow starter is better than St Johns... there I said it.

I went to JSW the other Saturday lunch and had this tasting menu and wine flight

http://www.jswrestaurant.com/sub.php?id=38&parent=2
They said we could swap anything with the set menu if the whole table wanted to, so the lamb went in favour of 72 Hours Ox Cheek with Truffle Mash and Liquorice which was the right decision as it was superb.

The food was excellent, the service let it down a little as they were a little green but meant well and were really nice. When the wine was presented they detailed what it tasted like rather than what it was, when I questioned this they struggled to remember the name of the producers which irked me a little, as it's my job to forget that not them. They also brought out the lamb and when questioned quickly removed the one plate that had been placed and legged it off to get the right dish.. made me chuckle.

Oh yes, special mention to the foie gras croutons... mouthwateringly bad for you.. I need to work out how to do that.

between the 4 of us we had 2 cheese courses at the end as well which were pretty good and the port that was paired with it, excellent.

Under £100 a head for all that all in all excellent value.

going to st ives next week, any resturant recomendations had a look at trip advisor but they all say they are good

going to st ives next week, any resturant recomendations had a look at trip advisor but they all say they are good

Ask a bloke if he has 7 wives?

Hardens has reviews for these two
http://www.hardens.com/az/restaurants/st-ives/tr26/porthminster-cafe.htm

and this one doesn't have scores for some reason
http://www.hardens.com/az/restaurants/st-ives/tr26/the-loft-restaurant.htm

Not sure if it's just locals who have reviewed the Porthminster though... does sound worth a visit

^how far is st ives from padstow? i'd float over and see big daddy ricky stein

^how far is st ives from padstow? i'd float over and see big daddy ricky stein

it's a fair way... I wouldn't waste your time with Stein, Nathan Outlaw in Rock is far superior...

saying that getting fish & chips from rick stein was really good; beer battered monkfish ftw

off here on the morrow for mrs cf's suprise birfday shenanigans. taken the day off and everyfink!

http://www.petershamnurseries.com/cafe.asp

anyone been?

Yes, it's excellent.

i should hope so. it's not cheap - for a cafe ;)

/money no object blah blah