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Had a Chinese takeaway delivered last weekend. Paid over the phone. Driver left it on the doorstep and knocked on the door. Sorted.Quote:
Originally Posted by danhibees1875
Tipped all the food into own bowls/plates. Chucked containers out. Washed hands. Ate food.
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It’s a matter of your own judgement, as you may or may not know I am the Safety Manager for the Restaurant Group you mentioned, we considered all the factors and the risk to our staff and suppliers/customers and decided to stop our whole operation. That’s not a criticism of anyone that continues to deliver as each business makes their own decisions based on their own assessments. I personally haven’t had any food delivered yet but I am tempted to use the Chinese Manor House in Corstorphine this weekend as they are delivering.Quote:
Originally Posted by danhibees1875
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Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
I knew you worked with them, but didn't know your role. All the best to you and the group at the other end of this!
I'm not sure if takeaway places would have put as much effort into the decision making process as Vittoria Group or put as much emphasis on safety.
But is not ordering just double punishment for the staff. I think I'll probably order in the end in all honesty - I just thought I'd test the water to see if the .net moral compass had something different to say. :greengrin
I’ve had a few deliveries. The Chinese I got last weekend was the weakest in terms of safety. They seemed to be quite happy to take cash on delivery though I paid over the phone. They are shut now though.
Hoping to get a curry delivered tonight.
Gave in and ordered Chinese tonight from the Manor House Restaurant in Corstorphinre, it was excellent.
Lucky you. Tried for 15 minutes to get through and was constantly engaged. Same with Royal Dynasty at Barnton.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
I phoned just before 5 and they answered straight away, saw on the local FB page that loads tried but couldn’t get through, so busy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibby Bairn
Maybe I'm being daft but why this massive spike in everyone suddenly wanting takeaways all the time since lockdown? No way has folk run out of food in the house!!
It's the weekend and despite the 'Cooking Tips' thread on another forum on here, sometimes folk just want to get someone deliver them a chicken biryani or a Szeuchan chilli beef, made takeaway style.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wembley67
There isn’t a massive spike, because so many takeaways have closed the pressure on the small amount in comparison remaining open is massive. The market for a regular weekend takeaway will be the same it’s just that the demand outstrips the outlets available hence the difficulty in certain areas.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wembley67
Only ones that have closed around here are 95% of the Chinese takeaways (plus Maccies and KFC which do well with Uber Eats these days). Pizza shops, Indians and most of the chippies open as normal. Sod’s law of course that the only takeaway I’ve fancied for the last week or two is a Chinese!Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
Where I am, it is supply not demand, with seated testaurants offering takeaway or deiivery.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
I generally choose to dine in Edinburgh but where I live we have a few places that compete at the different levels - fine dining; gastropub; and simple pub grub. At least one has stopped opening and I am not confident for the rest.
In another way they are improvising in a way that might give them a trade on the other side - deivered breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Might be a reconfiguration of eating and buying habits here.
Try just eat. Some places let you pre-order so you can do it earlier in the day and just sit back and wait for your scran to arriveQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibby Bairn
I'm looking forward to another visit to down the hatch and trying palozzi restaurant when we're free again!!
With very little to do at the moment, a wee treat in the form of a take away is something to look forward to for many, especially at the weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wembley67
If you’re at home with the family then Bon Tea Room in Corstorphine are doing home delivery afternoon tea.
https://m.facebook.com/boncorstorphi...pe=3&source=48
Something different 😀
My wife saw a programme on tv the other night, based on Edinburgh
They went to a place just off the Royal Mile. It’s called Wings
Looks like the sort of place I’d like to go, when this is all over
Anyone been?
Have been once and had a selection of dry seasoned and wet wings. It was okay but the dishes sounded better than they actually were in my opinion, wouldn’t rush back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
Yes, it's down one of the wee streets between the mile and cowgate. I think it's the one just next to the Fringe shop.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
I actually think it went downhill a little bit. The first couple of times I went was great.
Lovely wings with 100+ different flavours and toppings. Some really really good. I'm sure it was £2/£2.5 for a sol too which isn't too bad. A few of the tables downstairs had quirky games on them - we had an old games console with Fifa94.
The last time I went, and this was a while ago now, they had changed chicken supplier. The portion was 3 large chicken wings rather then 6 smaller pieces. It wasn't as tasty.
I went a couple of years ago. It's fine as far as chicken wings go. Some of the flavours are good, some not so much.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
It's not really somewhere for a sit down meal as such. It's messy, it's loud, there are retro games consoles with people playing them and so on. Fine for a quick in and out and the chance to try 3 or 4 different options in one sitting though.
Thanks for the prompt replies everyone
My brother frequently takes my wee nephew, they both love it.
We really need Buffalo Wild Wings franchises to open up over here 👍
There's a big French chain called Buffalo Grill (also in Spain & Belgium IIRC) that basically do burgers and a bit of texmex stuff. I'd recommend it to anyone on their travels as in terms of value for money it's hard to beat.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibby Bairn
Should be on the cooking thread, but relatively easy to make them yourself.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibby Bairn
I buy packs of wings from Tesco, el cheapo (probably poor conditions for the chooks), about £2.70 for 1Kg. Split the drumettes from the wingettes. dust in seasoned flour (I use salt, cayenne, garlic powder), fry off and rest in in warm oven.
My wings sauce is a basic buffalo (butter, cider vinegar, hot sauce, paprika/cayenne) but I usually flavour it with honey/maple/tabasco depending on what mood I'm in, then dress the wings in the sauce, serve with wedge salad,,,,bootiful!
Jeez. That sounds good. Deep fry them?Quote:
Originally Posted by speedy_gonzales
Where are they retailing?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibby Bairn
I love Chicken Wings, but I’m not a Nando’s fan. I love HRC classic rock wings, just the best flavour around
I don’t think they have any over here? I’m a regular whenever over in Florida.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billy Whizz
No worries. Great to see this thread still trendingQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibby Bairn
We all used to take dining out for granted...
Yup, deep fried but I just use a wok with a couple of inches of oil in, heat to 180°C, fry in small batches until they have a nice golden colour then in the oven for 10 minutes or so whilst you make the sauce.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibby Bairn
I absolutely love my wings, visit Florida often and enjoy the variety of wing sauces there, it doesn't have to be blow your head off hot.