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anonymous-user

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53 months

Saturday 24th August 2019
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C70R said:
If you think anything sold by McDonald's qualifies as "delicious", you probably have no place on a thread discussing restaurants (failed or otherwise). laugh
Well, you say that. But.

After spoiling a good walk yesterday evening, not for the first time, I had a Big Mac, fries and some cheap, but heavy, Spanish red wine (it was a takeout obvs). I don’t think this disqualifies me from commenting on restaurants as I call it a “sensory experience” rather than dining. I also think it’s good to appal one’s family now and again to keep them grounded.

Two tips though: do check in advance whether your other half has prepared a nice meal for you both and if you forget that then do remember to retrieve the bag of McDonalds from the hedge before the foxes give your secret away.

Europa1

10,923 posts

187 months

Saturday 24th August 2019
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jakesmith said:
Europa1 said:
Hmmm, Gaucho may not have been the best comparator to choose...
I’ve been there twice, once to Richmond 12 years ago and once to the one by Tower Bridge last summer with work. I was expecting it to be crap last year given the number of PE houses they have been through, their general reputation, and the fact that they’ve been surpassed by the likes of Hawksmore, Boisdale etc. But honestly it was great.

I’ve been to enough top places too so feel like I have a basic grasp of what good food is. Been to Joel Robochon’s 3 star restaurant at the MGM, Nobu, Gong, Gavroche etc etc
I was thinking more of the fact they went into administration, rather than the quality of the food. I always had good meals at Gaucho.

jakesmith

9,461 posts

170 months

Saturday 24th August 2019
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Europa1 said:
jakesmith said:
Europa1 said:
Hmmm, Gaucho may not have been the best comparator to choose...
I’ve been there twice, once to Richmond 12 years ago and once to the one by Tower Bridge last summer with work. I was expecting it to be crap last year given the number of PE houses they have been through, their general reputation, and the fact that they’ve been surpassed by the likes of Hawksmore, Boisdale etc. But honestly it was great.

I’ve been to enough top places too so feel like I have a basic grasp of what good food is. Been to Joel Robochon’s 3 star restaurant at the MGM, Nobu, Gong, Gavroche etc etc
I was thinking more of the fact they went into administration, rather than the quality of the food. I always had good meals at Gaucho.
Again, talk to me about outputs, not inputs.

Teddy Lop

8,294 posts

66 months

Saturday 24th August 2019
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C70R said:
Lord Marylebone said:
chrispmartha said:
nealeh1875 said:
chrispmartha said:
Talking of prices, I had a Five Guys for the first time on Friday, how do they get away with charging what they do for a burger? One normal cheese burger a small cheese burger one portion of chips and a one drink was £22

Is it just me or is that really expensive for a fast food place?
Completely agree, its McDonalds in kitchen foil

Mrs dragged me there a few months ago, never again !
I think the signature burger they do at McDonalds is better
You are all absolutely correct.

You will struggle to find someone who enjoys a simple and inexpensive fast food burger more than me, but I'm very late to the party in trying a Five Guys.

I had one a few weeks ago for the first time. Myself and my good lady decided to try one and went for a 'standard' double cheeseburger each, and on the recommendation of the server shared one medium cup of fries, topped off with two soft drinks.

£26.

TWENTY-SIX POUNDS.

We received what looked like something I would have badly put together, squashed, and wrapped in tinfoil. When I unwrapped the burger, it started leaked a stream of what appeared to be a combination of water and watery grease/fat.

I didn't find anything particularly tasty about the burger if I'm honest. The fries were fine. The 'cherry mix' drink was average at best.

For the money it was just rubbish.

The current special of a double Quarter Pounder with cheese meal from McDonalds at £5.79 is both infinitely more delicious and less than half the price.

Won't bother with a Five Guys again.
If you think anything sold by McDonald's qualifies as "delicious", you probably have no place on a thread discussing restaurants (failed or otherwise). laugh
I just figured he experienced some sort of sensory overload, causing most of his brain to shut down and judging by that we're still waiting for it to start back up. Probably needs baby steps - perhaps a burger king first?

MellowshipSlinky

14,673 posts

188 months

Saturday 24th August 2019
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C70R said:
If you think anything sold by McDonald's qualifies as "delicious", you probably have no place on a thread discussing restaurants (failed or otherwise). laugh
Just read that back to yourself.

You come across as rather arrogant.

Myself and my kids have eaten at some of the best restaurants across the globe,1,2 and 3 Michelin stars, and sometimes a McDonalds really can be ‘delicious’ at the time of eating.

Edited by MellowshipSlinky on Saturday 24th August 22:38

So

26,271 posts

221 months

Saturday 24th August 2019
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MellowshipSlinky said:
Myself and my kids have eaten at some of the best restaurants across the globe,1,2 and 3 Michelin stars.
Can I just say I am really impressed.

MellowshipSlinky

14,673 posts

188 months

Saturday 24th August 2019
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So said:
MellowshipSlinky said:
Myself and my kids have eaten at some of the best restaurants across the globe,1,2 and 3 Michelin stars.
Can I just say I am really impressed.
No need to be.
(although I wasn’t overly impressed by Sat Bains... smile )

MrJuice

3,300 posts

155 months

Saturday 24th August 2019
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The £1.99 McDonald's vouchers make the burger and fries taste better than they do when one pays full price


Johnnytheboy

24,498 posts

185 months

Saturday 24th August 2019
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MellowshipSlinky said:
So said:
MellowshipSlinky said:
Myself and my kids have eaten at some of the best restaurants across the globe,1,2 and 3 Michelin stars.
Can I just say I am really impressed.
No need to be.
(although I wasn’t overly impressed by Sat Bains... smile )
I was most impressed by your use of the word "myself".

MellowshipSlinky

14,673 posts

188 months

Saturday 24th August 2019
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Johnnytheboy said:
MellowshipSlinky said:
So said:
MellowshipSlinky said:
Myself and my kids have eaten at some of the best restaurants across the globe,1,2 and 3 Michelin stars.
Can I just say I am really impressed.
No need to be.
(although I wasn’t overly impressed by Sat Bains... smile )
I was most impressed by your use of the word "myself".
Thank you.

So

26,271 posts

221 months

Sunday 25th August 2019
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MellowshipSlinky said:
So said:
MellowshipSlinky said:
Myself and my kids have eaten at some of the best restaurants across the globe,1,2 and 3 Michelin stars.
Can I just say I am really impressed.
No need to be.
(although I wasn’t overly impressed by Sat Bains... smile )
It’s not something over which I have any control.
I was previously impressed but now you’ve revealed how well travelled and gastronomically erudite you are my admiration has become adulation.

On the subject of Mr Bains, I shared a sauna with him briefly a couple of weeks ago. He swaggered in from the shower, de-towelled and dried himself noisily before pirouetting naked and departing again, leaving the sauna door ajar.

Given that you are similarly compelling men, perhaps you should persevere. You might find a kindred spirit.




anonymous-user

Original Poster:

53 months

Sunday 25th August 2019
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MellowshipSlinky said:
C70R said:
If you think anything sold by McDonald's qualifies as "delicious", you probably have no place on a thread discussing restaurants (failed or otherwise). laugh
Just read that back to yourself.

You come across as rather arrogant.

Myself and my kids have eaten at some of the best restaurants across the globe,1,2 and 3 Michelin stars, and sometimes a McDonalds really can be ‘delicious’ at the time of eating.

Edited by anonymous-user on Saturday 24th August 22:38
Here’s a clue.......

It wasn’t a serious comment smile

anonymous-user

Original Poster:

53 months

Sunday 25th August 2019
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MellowshipSlinky said:
Johnnytheboy said:
MellowshipSlinky said:
So said:
MellowshipSlinky said:
Myself and my kids have eaten at some of the best restaurants across the globe,1,2 and 3 Michelin stars.
Can I just say I am really impressed.
No need to be.
(although I wasn’t overly impressed by Sat Bains... smile )
I was most impressed by your use of the word "myself".
Thank you.
Top language mangle. Me impressed too! smile

Johnnytheboy

24,498 posts

185 months

Sunday 25th August 2019
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Roman Rhodes said:
MellowshipSlinky said:
Johnnytheboy said:
MellowshipSlinky said:
So said:
MellowshipSlinky said:
Myself and my kids have eaten at some of the best restaurants across the globe,1,2 and 3 Michelin stars.
Can I just say I am really impressed.
No need to be.
(although I wasn’t overly impressed by Sat Bains... smile )
I was most impressed by your use of the word "myself".
Thank you.
Top language mangle. Me impressed too! smile
Sometimes myself impresses myself.

Burwood

18,709 posts

245 months

Sunday 25th August 2019
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Brooking10 said:
MellowshipSlinky said:
C70R said:
If you think anything sold by McDonald's qualifies as "delicious", you probably have no place on a thread discussing restaurants (failed or otherwise). laugh
Just read that back to yourself.

You come across as rather arrogant.

Myself and my kids have eaten at some of the best restaurants across the globe,1,2 and 3 Michelin stars, and sometimes a McDonalds really can be ‘delicious’ at the time of eating.

Edited by MellowshipSlinky on Saturday 24th August 22:38
Here’s a clue.......

It wasn’t a serious comment smile
I was impressed that he excluded his wife and see seemingly got away with it

MellowshipSlinky

14,673 posts

188 months

Sunday 25th August 2019
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Me English not grate

So

26,271 posts

221 months

Sunday 25th August 2019
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MellowshipSlinky said:
Me English not grate
Oh it does.

MellowshipSlinky

14,673 posts

188 months

Sunday 25th August 2019
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You’re quick!

So Sat says anyway.

So

26,271 posts

221 months

Sunday 25th August 2019
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MellowshipSlinky said:
You’re quick!

So Sat says anyway.
He is an exquisite creature.

MellowshipSlinky

14,673 posts

188 months

Sunday 25th August 2019
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Burwood said:
I was impressed that he excluded his wife and see seemingly got away with it
Bit of a fking stutter that, pal laugh