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06-09-2020, 10:05 AM
Billy Whizz

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Originally Posted by grunt

I'm afraid I just don't see the point in having single measures for spirits. It's mostly evaporated before you get back to your seat.

I agree😄, but we had a train to catch
It was £2.80 for a single nip, and £3.50 for a single brandy
Will go back rather than use Platform 5, which was heaving
06-09-2020, 12:16 PM
Scouse Hibee

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Originally Posted by Billy Whizz

I agree😄, but we had a train to catch
It was £2.80 for a single nip, and £3.50 for a single brandy
Will go back rather than use Platform 5, which was heaving

The new bar manager is a guy who worked in the Guildford, a good guy who I’m sure will improve the place.
07-09-2020, 07:25 AM
heretoday

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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee

A DM Stewart boozer now I believe.

It's got some way to go before reaching the standards of the Guildford or Abbotsford.
07-09-2020, 08:11 PM
Pretty Boy

Was at Brewhemia for dinner tonight.

Food was pretty good, not spectacular but decent. 2 mains, 2 cocktails, 2 pints, 2 apple juice and a child's main and dessert for £38.50 with the discount is very good value. Set up was excellent with tables well spaced, QR codes for track and trace and staff checked you had signed up. Service was excellent.

Less pleasant is the news that the Wee Restaurant in Edinburgh has closed for good. Great food. Thankfully they are staying open in Queensferry.
09-09-2020, 09:43 AM
Scouse Hibee

Not Edinburgh but was in Whitby at the weekend on a business research trip which involved trying fish and chips from three of the best known outlets.

First up was Trenchers which has a fantastic reputation for fish and chips, it was awful. Chips although not bad in texture had a chemical taste probably not been rinsed properly from the dry white used to keep them looking good. The Haddock was battered with skin on (yuk) and the batter was so thin and soggy they shouldn’t have bothered, the tartar sauce was so vinegary. On top of that the service from the counter staff was abrupt and unhelpful.

In comparison the Quayside was fantastic, told us they served skin on haddock and asked if we wanted it with skin removed before battering which we did, fantastic fish and chips, crispy batter but not too thick and lovely crispy chips and decent tartar sauce.

The Magpie Cafe was also very similar to Quayside although we had cod there as they never offered to remove the skin from the haddock. Their tartar sauce was the best of the lot as it was chunky how I like it.

Overall Whitby was a nice place, we were there for a specific purpose though and Trenchers was such a let down.

I don’t mind skin on fish when it is being pan fried or grilled so it crisps but in batter, not for me!
09-09-2020, 10:30 AM
danhibees1875

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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee

Not Edinburgh but was in Whitby at the weekend on a business research trip which involved trying fish and chips from three of the best known outlets.

First up was Trenchers which has a fantastic reputation for fish and chips, it was awful. Chips although not bad in texture had a chemical taste probably not been rinsed properly from the dry white used to keep them looking good. The Haddock was battered with skin on (yuk) and the batter was so thin and soggy they shouldn’t have bothered, the tartar sauce was so vinegary. On top of that the service from the counter staff was abrupt and unhelpful.

In comparison the Quayside was fantastic, told us they served skin on haddock and asked if we wanted it with skin removed before battering which we did, fantastic fish and chips, crispy batter but not too thick and lovely crispy chips and decent tartar sauce.

The Magpie Cafe was also very similar to Quayside although we had cod there as they never offered to remove the skin from the haddock. Their tartar sauce was the best of the lot as it was chunky how I like it.

Overall Whitby was a nice place, we were there for a specific purpose though and Trenchers was such a let down.

I don’t mind skin on fish when it is being pan fried or grilled so it crisps but in batter, not for me!

I had a very different experience when I went - Trenchers was the best fish and chips I've ever had!
09-09-2020, 07:09 PM
Scouse Hibee

Dangal the Indian restaurant in Corstorphine are opening a second restaurant in Duke Street Leith very soon.
09-09-2020, 07:55 PM
SteveHFC

Away to Berwick tomorrow for the night. Anyone recommended any good restaurants.
09-09-2020, 07:57 PM
speedy_gonzales

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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee

Dangal the Indian restaurant in Corstorphine are opening a second restaurant in Duke Street Leith very soon.

How do you rate the Corstorphine one? Passed it numerous times, sometimes it's busy, sometimes empty. They start cooking just after 4pm on weekdays and the phenomenal smell lingers in the area for ages.
I've only been put off because it resembles a cafe (was it Rosa's?) rather than a proper restaurant.
Got my first sit down at Prana (used to be Abida) next week and from what I've heard it's still very decent!
09-09-2020, 08:04 PM
Scouse Hibee

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Originally Posted by speedy_gonzales

How do you rate the Corstorphine one? Passed it numerous times, sometimes it's busy, sometimes empty. They start cooking just after 4pm on weekdays and the phenomenal smell lingers in the area for ages.
I've only been put off because it resembles a cafe (was it Rosa's?) rather than a proper restaurant.
Got my first sit down at Prana (used to be Abida) next week and from what I've heard it's still very decent!

Never been mate as I tend to go to Eastern Pavilion but have heard it’s decent, yes it was Rosa’s cafe and then the Thai place by night. The premises are owned by David and Rose the owners of Wongs. Never been to Prana either but Abida was decent on the odd occasion I went.
09-09-2020, 08:58 PM
heretoday

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Originally Posted by calumhibee1

Had a takeaway from Chez Jules today. How they manage to produce such good food for so cheap is beyond me.

Wouldn’t sit in just now though as they are giving you disposable cutlery which is ***** for eating steak frites.

I'm very fond of the place. Their lunch menu is tremendous value. Even the wine is reasonable for a restaurant.
10-09-2020, 01:08 PM
overdrive

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Originally Posted by speedy_gonzales

How do you rate the Corstorphine one? Passed it numerous times, sometimes it's busy, sometimes empty. They start cooking just after 4pm on weekdays and the phenomenal smell lingers in the area for ages.
I've only been put off because it resembles a cafe (was it Rosa's?) rather than a proper restaurant.
Got my first sit down at Prana (used to be Abida) next week and from what I've heard it's still very decent!

Went to the Corstorphine one just before lockdown. My girlfriend and I were doing a Corstorphine curry trail. It was OK but not as good as others in the area.

I’ve been to Prana twice. Probably the best Indian food I’ve ever had. Strangely, they are still calling themselves Abida for their takeaway business and they still answer the phone as Abida.
10-09-2020, 01:48 PM
HUTCHYHIBBY

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Originally Posted by overdrive

I’ve been to Prana twice. Probably the best Indian food I’ve ever had. Strangely, they are still calling themselves Abida for their takeaway business and they still answer the phone as Abida.

As Del Boy would say, what a bunch of Pranas! 😉
10-09-2020, 02:53 PM
speedy_gonzales

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Originally Posted by overdrive

Went to the Corstorphine one just before lockdown. My girlfriend and I were doing a Corstorphine curry trail. It was OK but not as good as others in the area.

I’ve been to Prana twice. Probably the best Indian food I’ve ever had. Strangely, they are still calling themselves Abida for their takeaway business and they still answer the phone as Abida.

Shoooosht with the Corstorphine Curry Trail,,,, just like the NC500 it started of as a little known jaunt for enthusiasts, the locals now hate the influx of daytrippers.
I don't want to have to start queueing for my mushroom rice on a Friday night from St Johns Curry Club!?!
10-09-2020, 03:11 PM
Just Alf

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Originally Posted by speedy_gonzales

Shoooosht with the Corstorphine Curry Trail,,,, just like the NC500 it started of as a little known jaunt for enthusiasts, the locals now hate the influx of daytrippers.
I don't want to have to start queueing for my mushroom rice on a Friday night from St Johns Curry Club!?!

The Corry Curry trail? ..... hmmmm

In these Covid days is there a takeaway equivalent? (Might help spread the load and save you having to queue!)

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10-09-2020, 07:47 PM
overdrive

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Originally Posted by speedy_gonzales

Shoooosht with the Corstorphine Curry Trail,,,, just like the NC500 it started of as a little known jaunt for enthusiasts, the locals now hate the influx of daytrippers.
I don't want to have to start queueing for my mushroom rice on a Friday night from St Johns Curry Club!?!

St Johns was winning it easily until the first visit to Prana.
10-09-2020, 09:13 PM
Hermit Crab

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Originally Posted by overdrive

St Johns was winning it easily until the first visit to Prana.

I absolutely love the Bengali Green Chicken dish from St Johns. Never been disappointed yet.
10-09-2020, 10:34 PM
calumhibee1

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Originally Posted by heretoday

I'm very fond of the place. Their lunch menu is tremendous value. Even the wine is reasonable for a restaurant.

Yup, the wine is very decent value as well. I love the place.
11-09-2020, 06:21 AM
overdrive

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Originally Posted by Hermit Crab

I absolutely love the Bengali Green Chicken dish from St Johns. Never been disappointed yet.

That’s my favourite too. They are connected to In Touch on Ferry Road who have a nearly identical menu. The Bengali Green Chicken is ace there too!
11-09-2020, 07:57 AM
Pretty Boy

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Originally Posted by overdrive

That’s my favourite too. They are connected to In Touch on Ferry Road who have a nearly identical menu. The Bengali Green Chicken is ace there too!

The whole Indian restaurant scene in Edinburgh is quite fascinating. I deal with a lot of them in work, including almost all of the St Johns Road/Corstorphine crew, and so many of them are interconnected in some way, either through family or extended friendship networks. It's an annual occurrence that some of the restaurants nominally have 'new owners' who happen to be the cousin or brother of the previous owners and have links to another restaurant. Coincidentally they almost always keep the previous owners on in a management capacity:wink: The vast majority of the owners and staff tend to be Bangladeshi with a smattering of Pakistani owned restaurants. The number of Indian restaurants owned by Indians is probably single figures in Edinburgh, those that are tend to be from either West Bengal or Punjab and have strong links to the neighbouring countries of Bangladesh and Pakistan respectively.

It's a good community to get into from a business perspective because when your face is known and you are trusted then they will be loyal to you and will recommend you to others. On the flip side it can be a nightmare to quote for new product or agree price increases because you can guarantee that they will know exactly what the guy next door and the guy at the other side of the city is paying. There's also a strong emphasis on verbal contracts and gentlemans agreements. I remember years ago telling one owner a new pass through dishwasher would be 'about £4000' but I would have to quote formally; when I presented a quote for closer to £4500 he got very upset and accused me of double crossing him, it was months before he dealt with me again. The best part of dealing with a number of Indian restaurants is the food. I always try to schedule meetings for about 3pm. The lunch service is done and you quite often find a wife bustling about the kitchen cooking food that they actually eat and it's always amazing. Kabuli Puloa, Haleem and Dowdo are particular favourites. They also use a lot of mutton that adds a great depth. I've asked for some of these dishes when I have been out for dinner before and they are usually only too happy to accommodate and show off authentic cuisine.
11-09-2020, 08:22 AM
BroxburnHibee

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Originally Posted by Pretty Boy

The whole Indian restaurant scene in Edinburgh is quite fascinating. I deal with a lot of them in work, including almost all of the St Johns Road/Corstorphine crew, and so many of them are interconnected in some way, either through family or extended friendship networks. It's an annual occurrence that some of the restaurants nominally have 'new owners' who happen to be the cousin or brother of the previous owners and have links to another restaurant. Coincidentally they almost always keep the previous owners on in a management capacity:wink: The vast majority of the owners and staff tend to be Bangladeshi with a smattering of Pakistani owned restaurants. The number of Indian restaurants owned by Indians is probably single figures in Edinburgh, those that are tend to be from either West Bengal or Punjab and have strong links to the neighbouring countries of Bangladesh and Pakistan respectively.

It's a good community to get into from a business perspective because when your face is known and you are trusted then they will be loyal to you and will recommend you to others. On the flip side it can be a nightmare to quote for new product or agree price increases because you can guarantee that they will know exactly what the guy next door and the guy at the other side of the city is paying. There's also a strong emphasis on verbal contracts and gentlemans agreements. I remember years ago telling one owner a new pass through dishwasher would be 'about £4000' but I would have to quote formally; when I presented a quote for closer to £4500 he got very upset and accused me of double crossing him, it was months before he dealt with me again. The best part of dealing with a number of Indian restaurants is the food. I always try to schedule meetings for about 3pm. The lunch service is done and you quite often find a wife bustling about the kitchen cooking food that they actually eat and it's always amazing. Kabuli Puloa, Haleem and Dowdo are particular favourites. They also use a lot of mutton that adds a great depth. I've asked for some of these dishes when I have been out for dinner before and they are usually only too happy to accommodate and show off authentic cuisine.

In my early days in catering I started at Prestonfield House which hosted the annual Curry Ball organised by Tommy Miah.

He would bring a couple of guys in from his restaurants to get the food ready and Prestonfield would provide a commis or 2 to help out. I was chosen one year and was enjoying watching them prepare all the food when 1 of them says to me we will have a break and would I like a bite to eat?

Thinking I would just get a bowl of the curries they were making i gladly said yeah!

He then started to cook something from scratch, to this day I have no idea what he called it but it was delicious! Probably still the best Indian meal I've ever had :greengrin
11-09-2020, 08:31 AM
Peevemor

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Originally Posted by Pretty Boy

The whole Indian restaurant scene in Edinburgh is quite fascinating. I deal with a lot of them in work, including almost all of the St Johns Road/Corstorphine crew, and so many of them are interconnected in some way, either through family or extended friendship networks. It's an annual occurrence that some of the restaurants nominally have 'new owners' who happen to be the cousin or brother of the previous owners and have links to another restaurant. Coincidentally they almost always keep the previous owners on in a management capacity:wink: The vast majority of the owners and staff tend to be Bangladeshi with a smattering of Pakistani owned restaurants. The number of Indian restaurants owned by Indians is probably single figures in Edinburgh, those that are tend to be from either West Bengal or Punjab and have strong links to the neighbouring countries of Bangladesh and Pakistan respectively.

It's a good community to get into from a business perspective because when your face is known and you are trusted then they will be loyal to you and will recommend you to others. On the flip side it can be a nightmare to quote for new product or agree price increases because you can guarantee that they will know exactly what the guy next door and the guy at the other side of the city is paying. There's also a strong emphasis on verbal contracts and gentlemans agreements. I remember years ago telling one owner a new pass through dishwasher would be 'about £4000' but I would have to quote formally; when I presented a quote for closer to £4500 he got very upset and accused me of double crossing him, it was months before he dealt with me again. The best part of dealing with a number of Indian restaurants is the food. I always try to schedule meetings for about 3pm. The lunch service is done and you quite often find a wife bustling about the kitchen cooking food that they actually eat and it's always amazing. Kabuli Puloa, Haleem and Dowdo are particular favourites. They also use a lot of mutton that adds a great depth. I've asked for some of these dishes when I have been out for dinner before and they are usually only too happy to accommodate and show off authentic cuisine.

I used to deal with a few of them too and each time was like groundhog day.

They invariably set impossible timescales and want everything yesterday. When you explain that it's not possible they blame you.
They barter over everything. If you want £800 you have to start off at £1k and give them the pleasure of knocking the price down.
They're very selective about what they remember and/or understand. If something doesn't suit them they'll try to blank it.
You have to be very careful when they ask you about business that you're doing or have done with other restaurants. You never know whether they're just being nosey or if they're checking to see if you have a big gob and can/can't be trusted.
Don't be frightened to straight talk them - they'll respect you for it.

All of the above is part of the "game" they play. It might look like I'm generalising or even being racist but I'm not. It's a cultural thing and once you understand and accept it then you'll get on fine.

Finally, if you treat them with the respect that you expect in return and do your job properly then you'll have a client/friend for life. Well worth it if only for the freeby food that they'll happily share with you.
11-09-2020, 08:39 AM
Scouse Hibee

Restaurant communities of same nationalities is certainly a huge network of inter connected families and distant relations. It certainly doesn’t take long to learn of information from across the city and further.
11-09-2020, 11:58 AM
speedy_gonzales

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Originally Posted by Pretty Boy

<snip>
It's an annual occurrence that some of the restaurants nominally have 'new owners' who happen to be the cousin or brother of the previous owners and have links to another restaurant. Coincidentally they almost always keep the previous owners on in a management capacity:wink:
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What's the reasoning for this, you'd think a business would thrive better with continuity?
I know this happened with a small family owned business in the Stenhouse area but that was purely to avoid paying certain running costs of a business,,,, not sustainable in the long run.
11-09-2020, 12:06 PM
Scouse Hibee

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Originally Posted by speedy_gonzales

What's the reasoning for this, you'd think a business would thrive better with continuity?
I know this happened with a small family owned business in the Stenhouse area but that was purely to avoid paying certain running costs of a business,,,, not sustainable in the long run.

You’ve nailed it 😉
11-09-2020, 10:28 PM
Just Alf

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Originally Posted by speedy_gonzales

What's the reasoning for this, you'd think a business would thrive better with continuity?
I know this happened with a small family owned business in the Stenhouse area but that was purely to avoid paying certain running costs of a business,,,, not sustainable in the long run.

I think this is exactly why 'Abida' still exists for deliveries :agree

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11-09-2020, 11:44 PM
Pretty Boy

Brewhemia have extended their 50% off the total bill deal until the end of October. It really is a great deal and they have the place running like clockwork with regards the safety and hygiene measures required.
15-09-2020, 07:12 PM
Scouse Hibee

Had lunch in the Hawes Inn today at South Queensferry, was very good, in fact better than I expected. £144 for four of us all having three courses, 6 pints and 4 G&T’s. Would recommend and visit again.
15-09-2020, 07:59 PM
Billy Whizz

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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee

Had lunch in the Hawes Inn today at South Queensferry, was very good, in fact better than I expected. £144 for four of us all having three courses, 6 pints and 4 G&T’s. Would recommend and visit again.

Thought these were restaurant reviews, rather than how may G&T’s and pints you can throw down your neck😄
Who needs 6 pints each at lunch anyway
15-09-2020, 08:06 PM
Scouse Hibee

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Originally Posted by Billy Whizz

Thought these were restaurant reviews, rather than how may G&T’s and pints you can throw down your neck😄
Who needs 6 pints each at lunch anyway

It was three pints each and the ladies were on the gin, I was giving a bit of context as to the price/ value. However I will kindly refrain from mentioning alcoholic beverages in any future reviews 😁
15-09-2020, 08:28 PM
hibsbollah

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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee

Had lunch in the Hawes Inn today at South Queensferry, was very good, in fact better than I expected. £144 for four of us all having three courses, 6 pints and 4 G&T’s. Would recommend and visit again.

I used to go to the Hawes a lot years ago because of the location. I went again about ten years ago and the food was terrible, sticky dirty tables and slow service, so I’m glad they’ve got their act together.
16-09-2020, 06:28 AM
Billy Whizz

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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee

It was three pints each and the ladies were on the gin, I was giving a bit of context as to the price/ value. However I will kindly refrain from mentioning alcoholic beverages in any future reviews 😁

Thank you😄
I went local last night, had a shandy in the Torfin’s secret garden, and then popped into the Toby Carvery. Think it’s the 1st time I’ve been in since January
The Chef serves you now, rather than do it yourself. Food was piping hot, as that’s not always the case at the Carvery. I’ve a thing for roast potatoes, but when the Chef is serving you, you feel you can’t ask for too many
16-09-2020, 06:42 AM
Scouse Hibee

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Originally Posted by Billy Whizz

Thank you😄
I went local last night, had a shandy in the Torfin’s secret garden, and then popped into the Toby Carvery. Think it’s the 1st time I’ve been in since January
The Chef serves you now, rather than do it yourself. Food was piping hot, as that’s not always the case at the Carvery. I’ve a thing for roast potatoes, but when the Chef is serving you, you feel you can’t ask for too many

Not interested in where you had a shandy, stick to food please.
16-09-2020, 11:34 AM
pollution

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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee

Not interested in where you had a shandy, stick to food please.

Food and drink go together, it is part of the dining experience.
16-09-2020, 11:41 AM
Scouse Hibee

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Originally Posted by pollution

Food and drink go together, it is part of the dining experience.

😁 You need to read the previous posts for some context.
16-09-2020, 11:54 AM
Billy Whizz

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Originally Posted by pollution

Food and drink go together, it is part of the dining experience.

Of course they do, but SH tells what he’s drinking, and not what he ate😄

Anyway, anywhere else in the Corstorphine/ west of the city recommended for food. Not Indian or Chinese
16-09-2020, 11:59 AM
Scouse Hibee

[QUOTE=Billy Whizz;6300366]Of course they do, but SH tells what he’s drinking, and not what he ate😄

Anyway, anywhere else in the Corstorphine/ west of the city recommended for food. Not Indian or Chinese[/QUOTE

I see Dine are opening a Brasserie in Roseburn just along from the launderette. Also the new pizza place at Drumbrae Roundabout is pretty decent if you like that type of place.
16-09-2020, 12:03 PM
Billy Whizz

[QUOTE=Scouse Hibee;6300374]

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Originally Posted by Billy Whizz

Of course they do, but SH tells what he’s drinking, and not what he ate😄

Anyway, anywhere else in the Corstorphine/ west of the city recommended for food. Not Indian or Chinese[/QUOTE

I see Dine are opening a Brasserie in Roseburn just along from the launderette. Also the new pizza place at Drumbrae Roundabout is pretty decent if you like that type of place.

Ta, Is that the one called Napoli?
16-09-2020, 12:06 PM
Scouse Hibee

[QUOTE=Billy Whizz;6300378]

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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee

Ta, Is that the one called Napoli?

Yeah
16-09-2020, 01:11 PM
Future17

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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee

😁 You need to read the previous posts for some context.

Well I found it funny. :greengrin
17-09-2020, 08:13 AM
speedy_gonzales

Visited Prana(Corstorphine) last night and whilst the food was excellent, I was actually more impressed with the drinks!
Don't get me wrong, the recently renovated restaurant has put a lot of effort in to their new menu, and whilst it has become a little limited due to its simplified nature, the offerings are wide and diverse.
The monkfish starter was brilliant and the chicken jalfrezi was hot but not overly so, and had a pleasant tangy-ness, but the drinks!!!
We had a few between us, Mrs SG loved the Bellini but I was blown away by the whisky sour. Indian whiskey laced with cardamom bitters, oooft, so good I had two!
The restaurant isn't the traditional Indian where you might go with the lads after a few pints, but I'll definitely be back with the good lady and mixed company next time I need an uprated Indian.
17-09-2020, 10:58 AM
overdrive

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Originally Posted by speedy_gonzales

Visited Prana(Corstorphine) last night and whilst the food was excellent, I was actually more impressed with the drinks!
Don't get me wrong, the recently renovated restaurant has put a lot of effort in to their new menu, and whilst it has become a little limited due to its simplified nature, the offerings are wide and diverse.
The monkfish starter was brilliant and the chicken jalfrezi was hot but not overly so, and had a pleasant tangy-ness, but the drinks!!!
We had a few between us, Mrs SG loved the Bellini but I was blown away by the whisky sour. Indian whiskey laced with cardamom bitters, oooft, so good I had two!
The restaurant isn't the traditional Indian where you might go with the lads after a few pints, but I'll definitely be back with the good lady and mixed company next time I need an uprated Indian.

I had the whisky sour too one of the times I went there. It was ace as was the garam masala espresso martini!
19-09-2020, 04:15 AM
Magpie

I was at Passorn last week on Brougham Place and thoroughly enjoyed it. Would recommend as a nice alternative to Chaophraya for anyone who likes Thai food.
19-09-2020, 10:28 AM
Pretty Boy

I was at Tattu again last night.

Pretty much reaffirmed my view after my 1st visit. Setting lovely, service excellent, food so so.

Had I not had a voucher I probably wouldn't have went a 2nd time and I doubt there will be a 3rd visit.
19-09-2020, 10:35 AM
Scouse Hibee

Going to New Chapter in Eyre Place on Monday for lunch, anyone on here been?
19-09-2020, 10:37 AM
Pretty Boy

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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee

Going to New Chapter in Eyre Place on Monday for lunch, anyone on here been?

Yes, it's excellent.

I had sea bream with squid and chorizo and it was absolutely outstanding.
19-09-2020, 10:39 AM
Scouse Hibee

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Originally Posted by Pretty Boy

Yes, it's excellent.

I had sea bream with squid and chorizo and it was absolutely outstanding.

👍 Cheers.
19-09-2020, 10:51 AM
overdrive

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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee

Going to New Chapter in Eyre Place on Monday for lunch, anyone on here been?

I’ve been a couple of times. Once soon after it opened and once post-lockdown. Excellent on both occasions and one of the better places in terms of social distancing measures.
19-09-2020, 10:55 AM
Scouse Hibee

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Originally Posted by overdrive

I’ve been a couple of times. Once soon after it opened and once post-lockdown. Excellent on both occasions and one of the better places in terms of social distancing measures.

Cheers, good to hear.
22-09-2020, 04:02 PM
oneone73

Any recommendations for lunch in the city centre? Quirky would be good, but not essential as long as the ambience (and food!) good. Meeting old friends for the first time since lockdown - they were coming to stay, but today's announcement has knocked that on the head, so we're meeting up in Edinburgh instead.
22-09-2020, 04:12 PM
overdrive

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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee

Going to New Chapter in Eyre Place on Monday for lunch, anyone on here been?

Their sister restaurant, Otro has now closed permanently, I see
22-09-2020, 04:38 PM
Jack

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Originally Posted by oneone73

Any recommendations for lunch in the city centre? Quirky would be good, but not essential as long as the ambience (and food!) good. Meeting old friends for the first time since lockdown - they were coming to stay, but today's announcement has knocked that on the head, so we're meeting up in Edinburgh instead.

Dusit is good for lunch, £15.95 for 2 courses. Its Thai food. I've been there twice recently and enjoyed it.
22-09-2020, 04:53 PM
Scouse Hibee

Sadly the guy who told me had booked New Chapter for Monday lunch actually hadn’t and when he tried it was fully booked! We ended up at the Raeburn, wasn’t great and I wouldn’t rush back.

Saturday night at my favourite local Indian Eastern Pavillion was excellent as it always is.
22-09-2020, 05:31 PM
easty

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Originally Posted by overdrive

Their sister restaurant, Otro has now closed permanently, I see

I’ve been to New Chapter twice, can’t recommend it highly enough, and I’d been meaning to go try Otro too. That’s a shame.
22-09-2020, 06:28 PM
oneone73

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Originally Posted by Jack

Dusit is good for lunch, £15.95 for 2 courses. Its Thai food. I've been there twice recently and enjoyed it.

Thanks,Jack, will check it out
22-09-2020, 08:59 PM
GlesgaeHibby

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Originally Posted by Jack

Dusit is good for lunch, £15.95 for 2 courses. Its Thai food. I've been there twice recently and enjoyed it.

I'll second Dusit - never been for lunch, but had dinner there a few times and it's always been excellent.
22-09-2020, 10:07 PM
MagicSwirlingShip

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Originally Posted by oneone73

Any recommendations for lunch in the city centre? Quirky would be good, but not essential as long as the ambience (and food!) good. Meeting old friends for the first time since lockdown - they were coming to stay, but today's announcement has knocked that on the head, so we're meeting up in Edinburgh instead.

Had lunch in Cafe Royal recently. Food was good, plenty good beer on tap and one of the most beautiful bars edinburgh has to offer.
22-09-2020, 10:30 PM
oneone73

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Originally Posted by MagicSwirlingShip

Had lunch in Cafe Royal recently. Food was good, plenty good beer on tap and one of the most beautiful bars edinburgh has to offer.

Nice one, cheers
24-09-2020, 09:53 AM
Frazerbob

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Originally Posted by oneone73

Any recommendations for lunch in the city centre? Quirky would be good, but not essential as long as the ambience (and food!) good. Meeting old friends for the first time since lockdown - they were coming to stay, but today's announcement has knocked that on the head, so we're meeting up in Edinburgh instead.

The Piper’s Rest at The Tron......of course I may have a vested interest. We are currently 10th best restaurant in Edinburgh tho. No bad for a pub that only opened in January.

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186525-d19989006-Reviews-The_Piper_s_Rest_Public_House-Edinburgh_Scotland.html?m=19905
24-09-2020, 10:11 AM
Mon Dieu4

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Originally Posted by Frazerbob

The Piper’s Rest at The Tron......of course I may have a vested interest. We are currently 10th best restaurant in Edinburgh tho. No bad for a pub that only opened in January.

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restau...d.html?m=19905

Is big Dolph still involved with the food?
24-09-2020, 10:31 AM
Frazerbob

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Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4

Is big Dolph still involved with the food?

He is. He’s doing a fantastic job as my head chef. Hibbies running the show! 👍
24-09-2020, 10:58 AM
Mon Dieu4

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Originally Posted by Frazerbob

He is. He’s doing a fantastic job as my head chef. Hibbies running the show! 👍

The way it should be:aok:

He's a good pal of mine but haven't spoken to him much in the last couple of months, will fire up for a steak pie soon, glad it's all going well for you:greengrin
24-09-2020, 11:12 AM
Billy Whizz

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Originally Posted by Frazerbob

The Piper’s Rest at The Tron......of course I may have a vested interest. We are currently 10th best restaurant in Edinburgh tho. No bad for a pub that only opened in January.

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186525-d19989006-Reviews-The_Piper_s_Rest_Public_House-Edinburgh_Scotland.html?m=19905

So get Hibs.net discount😄
24-09-2020, 03:26 PM
Frazerbob

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Originally Posted by Billy Whizz

So get Hibs.net discount😄

Ask for a Piper’s Perk card....15% off making a pint of T £3.83. A bargain!
24-09-2020, 06:03 PM
West Upper

There’s a new chippy coming, close to the city centre and co owned by a good Hibee. Heard it will be something special and opening mid November.
27-09-2020, 05:43 PM
Scouse Hibee

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Originally Posted by West Upper

There’s a new chippy coming, close to the city centre and co owned by a good Hibee. Heard it will be something special and opening mid November.

We need something to rival the fish market in the city.
27-09-2020, 05:57 PM
SneakersO'Toole

Going to one of our favourite restaurants this Saturday for my wife's birthday - La Garrigue.

It wasn't the first choice however as originally we wanted somewhere neither of us had been before but I must have looked at over fifteen places that were completely sold out. Hopefully the restaurant trade in Edinburgh is recovering. I couldn't believe the lack of availability across an array of different restaurants.
27-09-2020, 09:16 PM
Mr Grieves

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Originally Posted by West Upper

There’s a new chippy coming, close to the city centre and co owned by a good Hibee. Heard it will be something special and opening mid November.

Where about exactly? I do love a good fish supper.
28-09-2020, 07:15 AM
Scouse Hibee

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Originally Posted by Mr Grieves

Where about exactly? I do love a good fish supper.

Broughton Street.
28-09-2020, 04:58 PM
Billy Whizz

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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee

Broughton Street.

What’s it called
28-09-2020, 05:19 PM
West Upper

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Originally Posted by Billy Whizz

What’s it called

The name hasn’t been released yet, it’s on the site of the old Cafe Rapido.
28-09-2020, 05:20 PM
matty_f

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Originally Posted by Billy Whizz

What’s it called

Cumbernauld!
28-09-2020, 05:22 PM
matty_f

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Originally Posted by Pretty Boy

I was at Tattu again last night.

Pretty much reaffirmed my view after my 1st visit. Setting lovely, service excellent, food so so.

Had I not had a voucher I probably wouldn't have went a 2nd time and I doubt there will be a 3rd visit.

I’ve been once and really enjoyed the food after hearing a very similar review to yours. I think we maybe got lucky with the chef the time we went.
28-09-2020, 05:27 PM
Saturday Boy

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Originally Posted by matty_f

Cumbernauld!

Brilliant 👍
28-09-2020, 05:50 PM
Billy Whizz

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Originally Posted by matty_f

Cumbernauld!

Glasgow’s miles better
29-09-2020, 06:44 AM
Future17

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Originally Posted by SneakersO'Toole

Going to one of our favourite restaurants this Saturday for my wife's birthday - La Garrigue.

It wasn't the first choice however as originally we wanted somewhere neither of us had been before but I must have looked at over fifteen places that were completely sold out. Hopefully the restaurant trade in Edinburgh is recovering. I couldn't believe the lack of availability across an array of different restaurants.

Reduced capacity for social distancing will have an impact but fingers crossed.
29-09-2020, 07:12 AM
HibbyDave

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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee

We need something to rival the fish market in the city.

RivalThe Fishmarket? Do people still get their food at least an hour after they should get it despite standing outside in all weather and having pre-ordered online hours before!!

I had a bad experience there ( can you tell?)and I am very unlikely to go back.
The food was not even that good but the attitude of owners really put me off them.
29-09-2020, 07:19 AM
Scouse Hibee

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Originally Posted by HibbyDave

RivalThe Fishmarket? Do people still get their food at least an hour after they should get it despite standing outside in all weather and having pre-ordered online hours before!!

I had a bad experience there ( can you tell?)and I am very unlikely to go back.
The food was not even that good but the attitude of owners really put me off them.

Nothing much for them to beat then!

I have used the fish market once since lockdown at lunch time and my time slot was spot on with food delivery, though I have heard of many experiences similar to yours. The food was pretty decent though.
29-09-2020, 07:24 AM
Billy Whizz

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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee

Nothing much for them to beat then!

I have used the fish market once since lockdown at lunch time and my time slot was spot on with food delivery, though I have heard of many experiences similar to yours. The food was pretty decent though.

Pretty much overpriced though. I don’t eat fish, so had the chicken Goujons, and it was £14, and that’s without mushy peas
I was with my wife and mum, both had the fish and loved it
29-09-2020, 07:29 AM
Scouse Hibee

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Originally Posted by Billy Whizz

Pretty much overpriced though. I don’t eat fish, so had the chicken Goujons, and it was £14, and that’s without mushy peas
I was with my wife and mum, both had the fish and loved it

I think the Fish suppers we had were £10 each, so definitely a bit pricier than normal but I thought it was decent value for what we got.
29-09-2020, 11:24 AM
pollution

The best fish and chips I ever had was from the site of the Market, Harry Ramsdens.

Thick fish and chips cooked in dripping if I remember correctly.
29-09-2020, 07:26 PM
norphy

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Originally Posted by Future17

Reduced capacity for social distancing will have an impact but fingers crossed.

I'm a chef in a wee hotel, normally seat 40 but reduced to 20ish and 8 o'clock last orders now. Great for me but can't get a pint when I finish now....

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04-10-2020, 08:24 AM
easty

A bit out the way, but Pairings in York is brilliant.

The wine was great but the cheese was unreal.
04-10-2020, 12:36 PM
Peevemor

Not a review but worth a mention. Indian restaurants are few and far between here in rural Brittany so I was delighted when one opened earlier this year not far from me. I went for the first time on July 14th (public holiday here) and had a Biryani which was excellent.

I returned last night with some mates and the guy in restaurant not only remembered me from the last time but also what I'd ordered.

Pretty impressive!
12-10-2020, 01:43 PM
matty_f

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Originally Posted by Peevemor

Not a review but worth a mention. Indian restaurants are few and far between here in rural Brittany so I was delighted when one opened earlier this year not far from me. I went for the first time on July 14th (public holiday here) and had a Biryani which was excellent.

I returned last night with some mates and the guy in restaurant not only remembered me from the last time but also what I'd ordered.

Pretty impressive!

You say it was impressive, but to be fair the first time you rocked in bouncing off the walls, with your shirt off, shouting "Gies a biryani ya radge bas***ds" repeatedly until the police came to move you on.

Was harder for them to forget you, to be honest.
12-10-2020, 01:50 PM
Peevemor

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Originally Posted by matty_f

You say it was impressive, but to be fair the first time you rocked in bouncing off the walls, with your shirt off, shouting "Gies a bryani ya radge bas***ds" repeatedly until the police came to move you on.

Was harder for them to forget you, to be honest.

Yeah - must've been my accent!
13-10-2020, 06:35 PM
heretoday

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Originally Posted by speedy_gonzales

Visited Prana(Corstorphine) last night and whilst the food was excellent, I was actually more impressed with the drinks!
Don't get me wrong, the recently renovated restaurant has put a lot of effort in to their new menu, and whilst it has become a little limited due to its simplified nature, the offerings are wide and diverse.
The monkfish starter was brilliant and the chicken jalfrezi was hot but not overly so, and had a pleasant tangy-ness, but the drinks!!!
We had a few between us, Mrs SG loved the Bellini but I was blown away by the whisky sour. Indian whiskey laced with cardamom bitters, oooft, so good I had two!
The restaurant isn't the traditional Indian where you might go with the lads after a few pints, but I'll definitely be back with the good lady and mixed company next time I need an uprated Indian.

They've worked so hard to get the place up and running and it's such a refreshing change from the former incarnation of the restaurant, although the takeaway menu is still in the gift of the previous management (and actual owner), I believe. Business is business.

The manager Arun and his pal Leo are charming and very genuine and of course the food is top class and unique. All through this virus period they've followed the rules to the letter. Staff are young, smart and masked.

Contrast that with The Spice Lounge Kitchen up Drum Brae where, during a recent visit, the signs were up, the floor markings and even health advice pamphlets were in evidence, but bar staff were serving pints without masks, the place was rammed with huns watching a Sunday match on the big screen and a wedding reception was in full swing and mixing with the bar crowd. The restaurant section of the establishment was not properly spaced. The waiters were at least wearing masks but the Ladies loo had run out of paper.

It used to be The Rainbow. It's getting to feel like it again.
19-10-2020, 02:33 PM
patch1875

What’s the current Corstorphine/West Edinburgh curry takeaway of choice?

Been using Asha as it’s on my doorstep but seems it’s changed hands and the last couple have been average.
19-10-2020, 03:58 PM
Mibbes Aye

Mrs Mibbes was up in Edinburgh with work on Friday and took the chance to grab a takeaway from La Garrigue, to reheat at home.

The starters were a salmon pate and a game terrine, both decent with some oatcakes.

The mains were exceptional. The first was one of their signature dishes, their cassoulet. Funny dish, because in some ways it tastes better for being reheated. The second was their bouillabaisse and that was the absolute star of the show. No shortage of proteins in the dish and jam-packed with flavour.

We got cheeses as well, they seem to have switched from Henri’s to Mellis as their supplier. Didn’t have room for them but will try and find space tonight.
19-10-2020, 04:18 PM
Scouse Hibee

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Originally Posted by patch1875

What’s the current Corstorphine/West Edinburgh curry takeaway of choice?

Been using Asha as it’s on my doorstep but seems it’s changed hands and the last couple have been average.

Mine is St Johns but Prana/Abida seem to be getting rave reviews
19-10-2020, 04:26 PM
speedy_gonzales

We had the takeaway from Wedgewood again last night, our second over this Covid period.
I had ham cured Mallard ham followed by 80hr slow cooked beef brisket then the Wedgewood chocolate orange. The good lady had cauliflower velouté, confit chicken then coconut pannacotta.
We also added the cheese selection (for one) to share between us. All the sides are well paired with the dishes, just as you would expect.
The delivery is between 5pm & 7:30pm and comes well laid out so they're is minimum prep.
Including tip, it came in just under £70, perhaps not the price of your usual takeaway but for someone who'd normally go out every couple of weeks for a meal anyway, it's a nice wee treat and a reminder that life out there can be "normal" sometimes.
19-10-2020, 04:29 PM
patch1875

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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee

Mine is St Johns but Prana/Abida seem to be getting rave reviews

Was looking at Abida. Dangal was another. Not had a S John’s for years so might give that a try.

Reviews of Prana look good I’m guessing it’s collection only.
19-10-2020, 04:34 PM
speedy_gonzales

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Originally Posted by patch1875

Was looking at Abida. Dangal was another. Not had a S John’s for years so might give that a try.

Reviews of Prana look good I’m guessing it’s collection only.

Abida is the takeaway whereas Prana is the sit-in restaurant. It's the same premises but ran separately.
You can also download the Abida app to get discount and promotions (virtually every weekend I get a push message offering 10/15% off.
19-10-2020, 05:09 PM
patch1875

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Originally Posted by speedy_gonzales

Abida is the takeaway whereas Prana is the sit-in restaurant. It's the same premises but ran separately.
You can also download the Abida app to get discount and promotions (virtually every weekend I get a push message offering 10/15% off.

Ah thanks! Registered on the app will give them a go.
19-10-2020, 06:53 PM
danhibees1875

Had a couple of the "at home" boxes over the weekend. Stein at home, from Rick stein - the hake menu - was really nice. On any other weekend it would have been easily the best meal I had but SixByNico manage to translate their restaurant quality to home "cooking" very well. At £50 for a bottle of wine and all the food you need to create a very good and filling meal it's good value too. :agree:
19-10-2020, 07:02 PM
Scouse Hibee

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Originally Posted by danhibees1875

Had a couple of the "at home" boxes over the weekend. Stein at home, from Rick stein - the hake menu - was really nice. On any other weekend it would have been easily the best meal I had but SixByNico manage to translate their restaurant quality to home "cooking" very well. At £50 for a bottle of wine and all the food you need to create a very good and filling meal it's good value too. :agree:

I watched the SixByNico documentaries with interest, he certainly has a drive and ambition to expand quickly. I thought the quality would suffer but he seems to be pulling it off.
19-10-2020, 07:18 PM
hibsbollah

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Originally Posted by speedy_gonzales

We had the takeaway from Wedgewood again last night, our second over this Covid period.
I had ham cured Mallard ham followed by 80hr slow cooked beef brisket then the Wedgewood chocolate orange. The good lady had cauliflower velouté, confit chicken then coconut pannacotta.
We also added the cheese selection (for one) to share between us. All the sides are well paired with the dishes, just as you would expect.
The delivery is between 5pm & 7:30pm and comes well laid out so they're is minimum prep.
Including tip, it came in just under £70, perhaps not the price of your usual takeaway but for someone who'd normally go out every couple of weeks for a meal anyway, it's a nice wee treat and a reminder that life out there can be "normal" sometimes.

We used Wedgewood right at the start of lockdown, the food was really sensational.
19-10-2020, 07:39 PM
danhibees1875

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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee

I watched the SixByNico documentaries with interest, he certainly has a drive and ambition to expand quickly. I thought the quality would suffer but he seems to be pulling it off.

It's a good concept he has created. I enjoyed the documentary too, I'd have liked to have seen a bit more about inspiration behind his menu choices and the effort and time it must take to tweak them as necessary to their final position.

They were meant to be announcing something exciting today but it doesn't seem to have happened.
19-10-2020, 07:49 PM
Scouse Hibee

If this not allowed then I apologise and will remove my post.

I am the co owner of a new premium fish and chip shop opening on Broughton Street mid November. It will be called “The Chippy by Spencer” as my business partner has an impressive CV as a chef so it was my idea to use his name.

Hope to see a few Hibees visiting.
19-10-2020, 08:02 PM
Pretty Boy

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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee

If this not allowed then I apologise and will remove my post.

I am the co owner of a new premium fish and chip shop opening on Broughton Street mid November. It will be called “The Chippy by Spencer” as my business partner has an impressive CV as a chef so it was my idea to use his name.

Hope to see a few Hibees visiting.

Is that the old Cafe Rapido site?

Good luck with the venture.

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