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Old 12-11-2009, 11:10   #31
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I had a feeling it would be like that. We were talking about having to go there before we move but it's a long trek to get there because of where it is. Correct me if I'm wrong but I have a preconceived picture of it being a bit pretentious and not that good.

Plus it's got a history of being run by criminals (allegedly)
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Old 12-11-2009, 19:35   #32
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Yeah it's trying hard to be more than it is. Don't get me wrong it's lovely, but not for the price or the "atmosphere" or "attitude" it portrays.
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Old 19-11-2009, 16:25   #33
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Going out for good meals is one of the main reasons to enjoy life

Absolutely nothing pretentious about it unless of course you choose one of those "look at us we're so trendy we're up our own arse" restaurants! Can't say I've ever been to a smart restauant and felt like that though, but then that's the best bit about being middle-class English get-on-with-anyone

The worst experience is when a restaurant looks good and whatnot, but it's just not all there. There was a place in the Bahamas like that - very smart (well, to American standards - faux 19th century French style with overly-polished wood and all that - not a patch on our standards), good if slightly cheesy service from the waiters, but the food...well, it just wasn't worth it.
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Old 23-06-2010, 15:42   #34
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Of to Benares restaurant this weekend and I can't wait. we where meant to be going last year, but it was booked up when we wanted it.

http://www.benaresrestaurant.com/
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Old 24-06-2010, 14:25   #35
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Me n Jingo have always wanted to have the taster menu at the Fat Duck - I am in awe of Heston! Its not so much just the food that you go there for - but the whole experience! For instance - his taste of the sea dish or whatever its called where ur given an ipod to listen to whilst eating your meal with sounds of the ocean!! crazy!! and who hasnt dreamt of eating bacon and egg ice cream! haha!!
my brother went recently,he liked it but wasn't blown away

I have only been to one 3* restaurant which was Jean Georges in NY and it was extremely dissapointing

Off to Alex for our wedding anniversary in a few weeks, this one is 2*, looks gorgeous

http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/#dining/alex/
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