GF Restaurant Thread

[Ted]

Meet Argentinian. Fuck off everyone.

[L19red]

You know that moment in Trainspotting when Renton tries the smack the gang have purchased and declares oh its good... its really fucking good...

Well thats what its like eating at The Three Chimneys.

[Code]

Meet Argentinian. Fuck off everyone.

 

You did not like it?

[RedinSweden]

You did not like it?

 

I understood it to mean the opposite.

[RedinSweden]

I used to like El Macho on Hope Street, but my Dad tells me it has closed. Darn it.

[Champ]

You know that moment in Trainspotting when Renton tries the smack the gang have purchased and declares oh its good... its really fucking good...

Well thats what its like eating at The Three Chimneys.

 

I hope that's not the sum total of your review!

[Stickman]

I used to like El Macho on Hope Street, but my Dad tells me it has closed. Darn it.

 

I used to love El Macho, think it shut about 3 years ago.

That conservatory bit though used to be freezing in the winter.

[L19red]

I hope that's not the sum total of your review!

The sum total was just under £300 including wine and tip.

 

We got a great table by the window overlooking the loch as the tide was coming it. Beautiful views from outside beforehand across to the western isles.

Off to a good start when they made me an apperitif that was not on the drinks menu.

 

We had the 7 course meal and it was pretty close to the online version, the only real difference was the oysters came on their own instead of with beef and there was an alternative described as lamb haggis but it bore little resemblence to traditional haggis, no heart and lungs here, this was top grade meat served in the shape of a very small haggis.

Highlights of the meal were 1) Colbost skink, served with a whisky infused black pudding, and 2) Crab vol au vent, brown crab meat mouse for the base, then a layer of puff pastry with white crab meat spooned on top and a tuille of mull cheddar resting on top and a little diced apple thing on the side. Amazing flavours.

 

The other courses were all top notch as was the service.They were very happy to do substitutions with anything else off the a la carte menu if you dont fancy one of the courses.

I highly recommend it, we are already planning our next trip.

 

P.S. There were no boats involved in the reaching of this restaurant.

[Paul]

The best meal I've ever had was at La Bécasse in Ludlow. Two Michelin stars and you could taste them. Fucking amazing.

 

However, the one-starred Fraiche in my very own Oxton is almost as ace.

[Rico1304]

The best meal I've ever had was at La Bécasse in Ludlow. Two Michelin stars and you could taste them. Fucking amazing.

 

However, the one-starred Fraiche in my very own Oxton is almost as ace.

 

I've been there, I was that pissed I got lost on the way back from the loo. All my food tasted of lager.

[Pony Princess]

There is a new Argentine churrascaria opening soon in Exchange Flags. Will be a nice change for my lunch buddy and me, who usually do Etsu, Chilli Pot, Chaophraya, Spice City, Olive (Press) and Shiraz. We've tried loads of other places but these are our faves.

 

Any of you cultured fuckers recommend anywhere else in the L1/2/3 area? I've tried most places and before someone suggests Meet, afaik they ain't opening lunchtime and ain't planning on doing so anytime soon.

 

12-2pm is our chow-down time.

 

As for reviews, well you know I love Etsu, favourite place in the area. Olive is boss but last week my friend had a steak which was blue when he asked for rare. I thought it was a gift to him really, as blue is the only way but he didn't like it. Regardless, kinda worrying that the chef did a £20 10oz steak wrong but mine was superb so, shit sucks.

 

Worst meal I have had in Liverpool (price range-wise) is the fuckbag above the pier head. Fucking terrible. I can root out my tripadviser review where I dished the dirt.

[Pony Princess]

Decent food, terrible service - Matou, Liverpool Traveller Reviews - TripAdvisor

[s(k)aturation]

The sum total was just under £300 including wine and tip.

 

We got a great table by the window overlooking the loch as the tide was coming it. Beautiful views from outside beforehand across to the western isles.

Off to a good start when they made me an apperitif that was not on the drinks menu.

 

We had the 7 course meal and it was pretty close to the online version, the only real difference was the oysters came on their own instead of with beef and there was an alternative described as lamb haggis but it bore little resemblence to traditional haggis, no heart and lungs here, this was top grade meat served in the shape of a very small haggis.

Highlights of the meal were 1) Colbost skink, served with a whisky infused black pudding, and 2) Crab vol au vent, brown crab meat mouse for the base, then a layer of puff pastry with white crab meat spooned on top and a tuille of mull cheddar resting on top and a little diced apple thing on the side. Amazing flavours.

 

The other courses were all top notch as was the service.They were very happy to do substitutions with anything else off the a la carte menu if you dont fancy one of the courses.

I highly recommend it, we are already planning our next trip.

 

P.S. There were no boats involved in the reaching of this restaurant.

 

So say, if Campari and soda or Brandy and Dry aren't on The Drinks Menu they're happy to make it for you?

Top notch service indeed, for one's 300 quid.

[L19red]

So say, if Campari and soda or Brandy and Dry aren't on The Drinks Menu they're happy to make it for you?

Top notch service indeed, for one's 300 quid.

 

Dont knock it, its almost impossible to get a decent negroni here in the UK. This one was perfect.

James Bond drinks them

Negroni - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[s(k)aturation]

Dont knock it, its almost impossible to get a decent negroni here in the UK. This one was perfect.

James Bond drinks them

Negroni - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

Yes, they're nice enough.

And in the 300-quid bracket, I'd want them available and perfect, regardless of what is or isn't on the menu.

 

Food sounded terrific though.

[Phoenix]

Ning, Manchester

Cafe Mother India, Edinburgh

Australasia, Manchester

Nawaabs, Manchester (Cheap cheerful but good)

[Paul]

 

I've been there' date=' I was that pissed I got lost on the way back from the loo. All my food tasted of lager.[/quote']

 

Which one? Must be Ludlow. No way you could get lost in Fraiche - he only does about twelve covers per service.

[s(k)aturation]

Which one? Must be Ludlow. No way you could get lost in Fraiche - he only does about twelve covers per service.

 

I don't know, Paul, the beer goggles can make a shoebox labyrinthine.

[Champ]

Ning' date=' Manchester

Cafe Mother India, Edinburgh

Australasia, Manchester

Nawaabs, Manchester (Cheap cheerful but good)[/quote']

 

Have talked about going to Mother India for ages but not got there yet. We did go to its parent restaurant in Glasgow a couple of months back. That was really good

[Champ]

I will be in town with my Mum on Saturday. Rather than just go to one of the chains could anyone recommend somewhere 'nice' for us to go? She's a bit of a foodie and fish eater

[halewood pete]

Was in birmingham  yesterday and visited a Mediterranean. Tapas restaurant in kings heath called Byzantium.Excellent.

[Champ]

I will be in town with my Mum on Saturday. Rather than just go to one of the chains could anyone recommend somewhere 'nice' for us to go? She's a bit of a foodie and fish eater

 

Any advance on Carluccios?

[s(k)aturation]

Any advance on Carluccios?

 

Nowt wrong with that.

[Champ]

Nowt wrong with that.

 

Do you have them?

 

I was hoping for some 'local' knowledge but in the absence of that so far I reckon this would do the job

[s(k)aturation]

Do you have them?

 

I was hoping for some 'local' knowledge but in the absence of that so far I reckon this would do the job

 

No. I went to one in Dublin, now closed.

I love Antonio. Met him once.

Very nice bloke.