Posh dining - Page 3

Matblack · 06-09-2007, 13:14

I think people get the wrong idea about expensive places.

If you can afford to eat at good reasonably expensive restaraunts you will in the main be allowed to behave in any manner which is excepted in modern society. Although I usually wear a shirt if I'm going some where nice, I've eaten at Chewton Glen in jeans and a T-Shirt and not had any comments, if you're paying the price the place demands then in a lot of cases they will be very accepting. As for using you knife and fork in a non conventional way, the chances of anyone commenting are as high as they are in McDonalds. remember the rich are the most excentric of anyone

The only people who might look down their noses at you are the other customers and my philosiphy is that as long as your not disturbing them then its none of their business.

MB

Will · 06-09-2007, 13:52

Agreed MB - well put.

I don't care if I get it wrong, and some dishes, as far as I'm concerned can't be eaten smartly. Nice food is one thing, silver service is another. I don't understand the self conscious thing with regard to eating in a restaurant - but if you don't feel comfortable and don't enjoy the atmosphere then you're not really going to enjoy the food or the experience. It's not for everyone. I guess it's the snob in me, or the way I was brought up that makes me enjoy this type of thing? I'd love to do it more - I'm just not flush enough yet!

Matblack · 06-09-2007, 13:54

The restaraunt we ate at in Boulogne was quite posh, hint, hint

MB

Mark · 06-09-2007, 14:00

Aye, that it was. That counted as one of those occasions. I think Will is right though that it's the distinction between good food and silver service. Though I've had the latter (sort of) - on Concorde no less. I guess that counts as one of the highest accolades in snobbery.

Tak · 06-09-2007, 14:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Hoff

I don't understand the self conscious thing with regard to eating in a restaurant

Maybe because, for me at least, you can count the number of times I've been somewhere "posh" on one hand - its a setting which is just alien to me

Belmit · 06-09-2007, 14:16

I just noticed that the title of this thread is an oxymoron.

Haha! I *AM* Rory McGrath!

Kell_ee001 · 06-09-2007, 16:31

I like posh nosh but I'm just as happy to go somewhere cheap and cheerful. I can see why people think it can be over-priced but there are so many factors involved I think that it can be worth it. Went to a tiny place in the Bay for Dads birthday which was a rather posh italians and it was lovely. Beautiful presentation, really fresh food and lovely atmosphere which made it all worth the cash.

As part of my prize from the Gym I actually won a meal for 2 at the Fishmans Lodge in the Dene which I gave to my parents. It's not that I wouldn't have enjoyed it mind, just I knew they'd appreciate it so much more. Afterwards they both raved about it for days. Said the resturant itself was very intimate and quiet, food was delicious and Mum was definately won over by the dessert platter

Pheebs · 06-09-2007, 16:44

POSH DINING RUUUUUULES!

I inevitably make a complete moose out of myself, but I really don't give a monkeys! I like dressing up too but then I really like to be comfy sometimes so canny be bothered!

Blow the other posh people in the restaurant! If I'm paying the prices I will enjoy my meal and be me and not feel awkward!

I love a good variety of food - big or small! I don't really mind! As long as it's edible!

Mmmmmmmmmm fooooooooood
nom nom nom nom nom nom nom nom nom!

That reminds me... I'm starving marvin...

/me goes off to find fud.

Flibster · 06-09-2007, 16:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pheebs

Blow the other posh people in the restaurant! If I'm paying the prices I will enjoy my meal and be me and not feel awkward!

If you blow the other posh people int he resturant - chances are you'll eaiter get thrown out or at least one of them will pay for the food...

*heads for the naughty corner again*

Pebs · 06-09-2007, 17:29

I'll eat anything anywhere

I'll never go for posh nosh out of my own choice, it's just not often my idea of a nice relaxed evening out which is generally all I want. I love discovering little local pubs and restaurants who do lovely fresh homecooked food, fun relaxed atmosphere (even better now the smoking ban is in) and along few chums.

That said I didnt feel the place we went to in France was posh, it was just a 'proper' restaurant with decent service, a rare thing in the UK without getting a big fat bill at the end of it all. It's a shame that service seems to have such a high price over here, in the States for example there seems to be a lot of pride taken in good service (I know they rely on tips but they earn them on the whole)

I've found a new favourite. A pub in Little Waltham which is run by an old boy who used to run a really big country pub and downsized for his retirement. The food is fabulous, all fresh cooked to order and totally delicious. I went there quite late one evening and we ordered food, ate it and asked if it was too late for dessert (it was about 10pm) He said the kitchen people had all gone but he'd see what he could rustle up. He came back with gorgeous bread and butter puddings with home made custard that he'd made himself...nothing is too much trouble. (this is the place we did a bunk from without paying :/ ) It's a tiny place in the middle of nowhere and it's always packed to the gunnels. I'd faaaar rather have a night in there than in a fancy place. Heh, they had a power cut there once, the whole place was pitch black! We got ready to leave but within seconds there were candles everywhere and he just ran tabs behind the bar to be paid at the end of the night. And they never call last orders there either....fabness!

BUT, I love going to good restaurants too. The vietnemese in SF was aMAYzing, I've never had food like it! We were very underdressed but noone gave us a second look, at the end of the day our money is the same as the person wearing a suit. Just not overly keen on the proper posh nosh places where you have 12 courses, most of which you're not sure whether you're supposed to eat or decorate the table with it.

To me there is a difference between going out to eat, and going out for dinner.

06-09-2007, 13:14	#21
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	I think people get the wrong idea about expensive places. If you can afford to eat at good reasonably expensive restaraunts you will in the main be allowed to behave in any manner which is excepted in modern society. Although I usually wear a shirt if I'm going some where nice, I've eaten at Chewton Glen in jeans and a T-Shirt and not had any comments, if you're paying the price the place demands then in a lot of cases they will be very accepting. As for using you knife and fork in a non conventional way, the chances of anyone commenting are as high as they are in McDonalds. remember the rich are the most excentric of anyone The only people who might look down their noses at you are the other customers and my philosiphy is that as long as your not disturbing them then its none of their business. MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

06-09-2007, 13:52	#22
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Agreed MB - well put. I don't care if I get it wrong, and some dishes, as far as I'm concerned can't be eaten smartly. Nice food is one thing, silver service is another. I don't understand the self conscious thing with regard to eating in a restaurant - but if you don't feel comfortable and don't enjoy the atmosphere then you're not really going to enjoy the food or the experience. It's not for everyone. I guess it's the snob in me, or the way I was brought up that makes me enjoy this type of thing? I'd love to do it more - I'm just not flush enough yet! __________________ *No No!*

06-09-2007, 13:54	#23
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	The restaraunt we ate at in Boulogne was quite posh, hint, hint MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

06-09-2007, 14:16	#26
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	I just noticed that the title of this thread is an oxymoron. Haha! I AM Rory McGrath! __________________

06-09-2007, 16:31	#27
Kell_ee001 Wants Big Meat Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 6,478	I like posh nosh but I'm just as happy to go somewhere cheap and cheerful. I can see why people think it can be over-priced but there are so many factors involved I think that it can be worth it. Went to a tiny place in the Bay for Dads birthday which was a rather posh italians and it was lovely. Beautiful presentation, really fresh food and lovely atmosphere which made it all worth the cash. As part of my prize from the Gym I actually won a meal for 2 at the Fishmans Lodge in the Dene which I gave to my parents. It's not that I wouldn't have enjoyed it mind, just I knew they'd appreciate it so much more. Afterwards they both raved about it for days. Said the resturant itself was very intimate and quiet, food was delicious and Mum was definately won over by the dessert platter __________________

06-09-2007, 14:00	#24
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Aye, that it was. That counted as one of those occasions. I think Will is right though that it's the distinction between good food and silver service. Though I've had the latter (sort of) - on Concorde no less. I guess that counts as one of the highest accolades in snobbery.

06-09-2007, 16:44	#28
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	POSH DINING RUUUUUULES! I inevitably make a complete moose out of myself, but I really don't give a monkeys! I like dressing up too but then I really like to be comfy sometimes so canny be bothered! Blow the other posh people in the restaurant! If I'm paying the prices I will enjoy my meal and be me and not feel awkward! I love a good variety of food - big or small! I don't really mind! As long as it's edible! Mmmmmmmmmm fooooooooood nom nom nom nom nom nom nom nom nom! That reminds me... I'm starving marvin... /me goes off to find fud. __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

06-09-2007, 17:29	#30
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	I'll eat anything anywhere I'll never go for posh nosh out of my own choice, it's just not often my idea of a nice relaxed evening out which is generally all I want. I love discovering little local pubs and restaurants who do lovely fresh homecooked food, fun relaxed atmosphere (even better now the smoking ban is in) and along few chums. That said I didnt feel the place we went to in France was posh, it was just a 'proper' restaurant with decent service, a rare thing in the UK without getting a big fat bill at the end of it all. It's a shame that service seems to have such a high price over here, in the States for example there seems to be a lot of pride taken in good service (I know they rely on tips but they earn them on the whole) I've found a new favourite. A pub in Little Waltham which is run by an old boy who used to run a really big country pub and downsized for his retirement. The food is fabulous, all fresh cooked to order and totally delicious. I went there quite late one evening and we ordered food, ate it and asked if it was too late for dessert (it was about 10pm) He said the kitchen people had all gone but he'd see what he could rustle up. He came back with gorgeous bread and butter puddings with home made custard that he'd made himself...nothing is too much trouble. (this is the place we did a bunk from without paying :/ ) It's a tiny place in the middle of nowhere and it's always packed to the gunnels. I'd faaaar rather have a night in there than in a fancy place. Heh, they had a power cut there once, the whole place was pitch black! We got ready to leave but within seconds there were candles everywhere and he just ran tabs behind the bar to be paid at the end of the night. And they never call last orders there either....fabness! BUT, I love going to good restaurants too. The vietnemese in SF was aMAYzing, I've never had food like it! We were very underdressed but noone gave us a second look, at the end of the day our money is the same as the person wearing a suit. Just not overly keen on the proper posh nosh places where you have 12 courses, most of which you're not sure whether you're supposed to eat or decorate the table with it. To me there is a difference between going out to eat, and going out for dinner. __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

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