Posh dining - Page 4

Will · 06-09-2007, 17:34

Good point well made there Pebs.

Maybe I've just been lucky to have been brought up in France and maybe a little spoilt with my impression of a good meal, service and quality of food? What Pebs said though I can completely relate to and understand and appreciate.

Mark · 06-09-2007, 17:45

I also agree with Pebs. We used to have a little pub around here like that (sadly it was 'under new management' last time I went in). And yes, I agree with the comments about American and French service too.

Pebs · 06-09-2007, 17:52

Hmmm, well I'd like to think I know good food, service etc if it poked me in the eye

, just given the choice between two place with excellent food, I'd choose the casual relaxed place rather than the suited and booted place every time. A plummy waiter, dress code and second mortgage to pay the bill doesnt consitute a good evening imo. I'm not saying thats its a bad night either and if it's what you're into then fill yer boots, it's just I am equally satisfied in other settings that I don't consider inferior to posh nosh! So ner!

Plus they dont do bacardi breezers and chicken nuggets. Heathens.

Will · 06-09-2007, 18:49

You make of it what you want to get out of it.

I wouldn't want to dress smartly all the time for dinner, but it's nice to make the effort from time to time.

Zirax · 06-09-2007, 20:37

Well I have eaten at a large number of expensive restaurants. A nice little place was called "gravy" in Chiswick and "London Brasserie" in Reading. It is overrated though for one person dining alone :/ Heading out for a meal with friends with _good_ wine is much much more rewarding. I tend to head out with a friend every few weeks and have a meal out.

Piggymon · 06-09-2007, 22:20

I've never eaten at a fancy restuarant so I don't know.

Will · 06-09-2007, 22:21

Spend some time in France - it's part and parcel of life there

LeperousDust · 07-09-2007, 02:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piggymon

I've never eaten at a fancy restuarant so I don't know.

*hint* *Hint*

I absolutely LOVE nice dining, shame i can't really afford to eat out full stop at present, but i really do love nicely cooked food. Most of all i want to eat at The Fat Duck

Pheebs · 09-09-2007, 09:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piggymon

I've never eaten at a fancy restuarant so I don't know.

Awww piggy! *ahem*hint des hint*ahem* *giggles*

I haven't been out for posh nosh in yonks actually. I think that needs to be changed!

*ahem* hint picky hint *ahem*

Mebbe next time we see it could be arranged?!

Aww my dream meal... and this will sound so corny but I really don't care... is to have a posh nosh slap up meal (probably sushi sort of food) and in the middle of it... have a barber shop quartet come in and sing for me!!

I'd love it! LOADS!

I wouldn't stop laughing at all! Hehehehehe!

Belmit · 09-09-2007, 09:43

"No-one likes a buttmunch!"

Love that episode of Friends.

06-09-2007, 17:34	#31
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Good point well made there Pebs. Maybe I've just been lucky to have been brought up in France and maybe a little spoilt with my impression of a good meal, service and quality of food? What Pebs said though I can completely relate to and understand and appreciate. __________________ *No No!*

06-09-2007, 17:52	#33
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	Hmmm, well I'd like to think I know good food, service etc if it poked me in the eye , just given the choice between two place with excellent food, I'd choose the casual relaxed place rather than the suited and booted place every time. A plummy waiter, dress code and second mortgage to pay the bill doesnt consitute a good evening imo. I'm not saying thats its a bad night either and if it's what you're into then fill yer boots, it's just I am equally satisfied in other settings that I don't consider inferior to posh nosh! So ner! Plus they dont do bacardi breezers and chicken nuggets. Heathens. __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

06-09-2007, 18:49	#34
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	You make of it what you want to get out of it. I wouldn't want to dress smartly all the time for dinner, but it's nice to make the effort from time to time. __________________ *No No!*

06-09-2007, 22:20	#36
Piggymon Lara Croft Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PigmoPad - Braintree Essex Posts: 8,604	I've never eaten at a fancy restuarant so I don't know. __________________ BF% 28/08/08 - 21%

06-09-2007, 22:21	#37
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	Spend some time in France - it's part and parcel of life there __________________ *No No!*

06-09-2007, 17:45	#32
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I also agree with Pebs. We used to have a little pub around here like that (sadly it was 'under new management' last time I went in). And yes, I agree with the comments about American and French service too.

06-09-2007, 20:37	#35
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Well I have eaten at a large number of expensive restaurants. A nice little place was called "gravy" in Chiswick and "London Brasserie" in Reading. It is overrated though for one person dining alone :/ Heading out for a meal with friends with _good_ wine is much much more rewarding. I tend to head out with a friend every few weeks and have a meal out.

09-09-2007, 09:43	#40
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	"No-one likes a buttmunch!" Love that episode of Friends. __________________ Last edited by Belmit; 09-09-2007 at 22:16. Reason: Got the quote wrong. What a buttmunch.