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drfrank said:
Went to the fat duck today, extremely enjoyable and highly recommended !!
Please feel free not to answer the question but I'd love to know what it set you back.My Mrs is currently racking up brownie points at a phenomenal rate. One day I'd like to say thanks and the Fat Duck followed by a short taxi ride to nice nearby hotel would hit the spot I reckon.
Don said:
drfrank said:
Went to the fat duck today, extremely enjoyable and highly recommended !!
Please feel free not to answer the question but I'd love to know what it set you back.My Mrs is currently racking up brownie points at a phenomenal rate. One day I'd like to say thanks and the Fat Duck followed by a short taxi ride to nice nearby hotel would hit the spot I reckon.
I've seen a lot about the Fat Duck and I'm curious as to whether it all tastes nice.
I'm sure the service is superb and I'm sure the quality and preparation of the ingredients is second to none.
But I can't see snail porridge and all that tasting any good?
Feel free to tell me otherwise. I also realise that they do normal food aswell as the 'weird' stuff...
I'm sure the service is superb and I'm sure the quality and preparation of the ingredients is second to none.
But I can't see snail porridge and all that tasting any good?
Feel free to tell me otherwise. I also realise that they do normal food aswell as the 'weird' stuff...
Don said:
drfrank said:
Went to the fat duck today, extremely enjoyable and highly recommended !!
Please feel free not to answer the question but I'd love to know what it set you back.My Mrs is currently racking up brownie points at a phenomenal rate. One day I'd like to say thanks and the Fat Duck followed by a short taxi ride to nice nearby hotel would hit the spot I reckon.
I wouldn't count on getting much change from £500, even if you don't delve too far into the wine list (and you can spend a huge amount more if you do) but as an experience, it is definitely worth a go.
However, if you fancy a more traditional, romantic dinner, £500 will get you dinner for two and a room for the night at the Waterside Inn round the corner from the Fat Duck.
TonyHetherington said:
Don said:
drfrank said:
Went to the fat duck today, extremely enjoyable and highly recommended !!
Please feel free not to answer the question but I'd love to know what it set you back.My Mrs is currently racking up brownie points at a phenomenal rate. One day I'd like to say thanks and the Fat Duck followed by a short taxi ride to nice nearby hotel would hit the spot I reckon.
Not been to the Fat Duck, but I have taken the Mrs to the Waterside Inn as she didn't fancy the Fat Duck.
The food there was epic, and as it was her birthday they gifted her a signed copy of the Roux brothers cook book, as Michel happened to be in there that day cooking with Alain. A lovely end to the meal.
Service and food was staggering, a truly unforgettable meal.
The food there was epic, and as it was her birthday they gifted her a signed copy of the Roux brothers cook book, as Michel happened to be in there that day cooking with Alain. A lovely end to the meal.
Service and food was staggering, a truly unforgettable meal.
I have to say the wife and I enjoyed when we went for a nice long lunch about 2 years ago.
I would warn people who have not been before though: if eat you at alot of top/swish places, often you might not be as blown away as you'd hoped.
When I went my expectations were sky high and although the meal was lovely, I left feeling a bit disappointed. I think this is because I'd (due to one thing and another) eaten at alot of 'those type of places' leading up to the day at the Fat Duck.
But as I say, it is very good and I would go back.
I would warn people who have not been before though: if eat you at alot of top/swish places, often you might not be as blown away as you'd hoped.
When I went my expectations were sky high and although the meal was lovely, I left feeling a bit disappointed. I think this is because I'd (due to one thing and another) eaten at alot of 'those type of places' leading up to the day at the Fat Duck.
But as I say, it is very good and I would go back.
GregE240 said:
Not been to the Fat Duck, but I have taken the Mrs to the Waterside Inn as she didn't fancy the Fat Duck.
The food there was epic, and as it was her birthday they gifted her a signed copy of the Roux brothers cook book, as Michel happened to be in there that day cooking with Alain. A lovely end to the meal.
Service and food was staggering, a truly unforgettable meal.
Good to hear.The food there was epic, and as it was her birthday they gifted her a signed copy of the Roux brothers cook book, as Michel happened to be in there that day cooking with Alain. A lovely end to the meal.
Service and food was staggering, a truly unforgettable meal.
Up until now, since I haven't been to the Fat Duck, the best meal/service/evening I think I've had was, sadly, some time ago at the Royal Crescent Hotel in Bath. It was a warm, beautiful August evening, we were staying and so could tumble upstairs when done, and the food and the service were impeccable. Better than pricier places I've stayed, frankly, although it wasn't exactly inexpensive!
A happy memory.
TonyHetherington said:
Don said:
drfrank said:
Went to the fat duck today, extremely enjoyable and highly recommended !!
Please feel free not to answer the question but I'd love to know what it set you back.My Mrs is currently racking up brownie points at a phenomenal rate. One day I'd like to say thanks and the Fat Duck followed by a short taxi ride to nice nearby hotel would hit the spot I reckon.
GregE240 said:
Not been to the Fat Duck, but I have taken the Mrs to the Waterside Inn as she didn't fancy the Fat Duck.
The food there was epic, and as it was her birthday they gifted her a signed copy of the Roux brothers cook book, as Michel happened to be in there that day cooking with Alain. A lovely end to the meal.
Service and food was staggering, a truly unforgettable meal.
They signed a book of their father's? Or did Michel and Alain write a book together if so I wasn't aware of that.The food there was epic, and as it was her birthday they gifted her a signed copy of the Roux brothers cook book, as Michel happened to be in there that day cooking with Alain. A lovely end to the meal.
Service and food was staggering, a truly unforgettable meal.
Greenie said:
GregE240 said:
Not been to the Fat Duck, but I have taken the Mrs to the Waterside Inn as she didn't fancy the Fat Duck.
The food there was epic, and as it was her birthday they gifted her a signed copy of the Roux brothers cook book, as Michel happened to be in there that day cooking with Alain. A lovely end to the meal.
Service and food was staggering, a truly unforgettable meal.
They signed a book of their father's? Or did Michel and Alain write a book together if so I wasn't aware of that.The food there was epic, and as it was her birthday they gifted her a signed copy of the Roux brothers cook book, as Michel happened to be in there that day cooking with Alain. A lovely end to the meal.
Service and food was staggering, a truly unforgettable meal.
We did Fat Duck and Waterside in a weekend and you can't really compare them. Both are totally brilliant but in different ways.
Not sure I'd go for the matched wine again - I'd rather have a good bottle than lots of glasses you have to keep swigging to keep up.
We stayed at a place called Redroofs nr Maidenhead but Windsor isn't far either.
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