A bit council (Vol 3)
Discussion
Bullett said:
My wifes Nan lives on one of those council estates that's in Interceptor programs quite a lot.
Whilst dating and in the area we had to go a visit, I was quite nervous parking my brand new Porsche up on the street there.
It was fine.
Probably thought you were the local drug dealers boss.Whilst dating and in the area we had to go a visit, I was quite nervous parking my brand new Porsche up on the street there.
It was fine.
berlintaxi said:
Bullett said:
My wifes Nan lives on one of those council estates that's in Interceptor programs quite a lot.
Whilst dating and in the area we had to go a visit, I was quite nervous parking my brand new Porsche up on the street there.
It was fine.
Probably thought you were the local drug dealers boss.Whilst dating and in the area we had to go a visit, I was quite nervous parking my brand new Porsche up on the street there.
It was fine.
Frank7 said:
Denny’s are great in the U.S. and Canada, streeets in front of Perkin’s, Country Kitchen, Golden Corral, Applebee’s, and Cracker Barrel IMO.
I always go for the fresh fruit option, apples, bananas, blueberries, orange and mango slices, loganberries, peaches, you feel full after, but it must be healthier than pigging out on home fries, fried eggs, and sausage patties.
My wife likes the breakfast poutine that they do in Canadian Denny locations, red-skinned potatoes, lots of seasoning, cheese curds, all topped with Hollandaise sauce.
Maybe they do poutine in the U.S., but we haven’t been over for maybe three years to see it.
I hope that any Denny’s franchises that open in the U.K. follow the U.S. model, but I have my doubts.
Anyone who has travelled in the South and South West of the U.S. has probably tried “Chilis.”
A location opened in Canary Wharf, Docklands, London, 12-15 years or more back, identical decor, identical menu, the food items were just as good as the U.S., but they couldn’t import the U.S. brand of service, you got the U.K kind.
If the staff felt like a chat about last night’s TV, you could wait until they were ready to take your order, same with bringing it to you, “How are those refried beans that I ordered with this burger?”
“They’re on their way, won’t be long.”
“Can I get the bill please?, I’ve asked twice already.”
“I’ll try to find your waitress, I think that she’s in the kitchen.”
Needless to say, Chilis went out of the window, damn quick.
I found Denny's in the states to be one of the worst for thicko trailer trash-types, like Golden Carol, the Sizzler and Ponderosa. The more they concentrated on a buffet model, the worse the food standard.I always go for the fresh fruit option, apples, bananas, blueberries, orange and mango slices, loganberries, peaches, you feel full after, but it must be healthier than pigging out on home fries, fried eggs, and sausage patties.
My wife likes the breakfast poutine that they do in Canadian Denny locations, red-skinned potatoes, lots of seasoning, cheese curds, all topped with Hollandaise sauce.
Maybe they do poutine in the U.S., but we haven’t been over for maybe three years to see it.
I hope that any Denny’s franchises that open in the U.K. follow the U.S. model, but I have my doubts.
Anyone who has travelled in the South and South West of the U.S. has probably tried “Chilis.”
A location opened in Canary Wharf, Docklands, London, 12-15 years or more back, identical decor, identical menu, the food items were just as good as the U.S., but they couldn’t import the U.S. brand of service, you got the U.K kind.
If the staff felt like a chat about last night’s TV, you could wait until they were ready to take your order, same with bringing it to you, “How are those refried beans that I ordered with this burger?”
“They’re on their way, won’t be long.”
“Can I get the bill please?, I’ve asked twice already.”
“I’ll try to find your waitress, I think that she’s in the kitchen.”
Needless to say, Chilis went out of the window, damn quick.
I didn't think Perkins and Olive garden were that bad, being more of a traditional eatery but they are all cheapo establishments.
Mandalore said:
Frank7 said:
Denny’s are great in the U.S. and Canada, streeets in front of Perkin’s, Country Kitchen, Golden Corral, Applebee’s, and Cracker Barrel IMO.
I always go for the fresh fruit option, apples, bananas, blueberries, orange and mango slices, loganberries, peaches, you feel full after, but it must be healthier than pigging out on home fries, fried eggs, and sausage patties.
My wife likes the breakfast poutine that they do in Canadian Denny locations, red-skinned potatoes, lots of seasoning, cheese curds, all topped with Hollandaise sauce.
Maybe they do poutine in the U.S., but we haven’t been over for maybe three years to see it.
I hope that any Denny’s franchises that open in the U.K. follow the U.S. model, but I have my doubts.
Anyone who has travelled in the South and South West of the U.S. has probably tried “Chilis.”
A location opened in Canary Wharf, Docklands, London, 12-15 years or more back, identical decor, identical menu, the food items were just as good as the U.S., but they couldn’t import the U.S. brand of service, you got the U.K kind.
If the staff felt like a chat about last night’s TV, you could wait until they were ready to take your order, same with bringing it to you, “How are those refried beans that I ordered with this burger?”
“They’re on their way, won’t be long.”
“Can I get the bill please?, I’ve asked twice already.”
“I’ll try to find your waitress, I think that she’s in the kitchen.”
Needless to say, Chilis went out of the window, damn quick.
I found Denny's in the states to be one of the worst for thicko trailer trash-types, like Golden Carol, the Sizzler and Ponderosa. The more they concentrated on a buffet model, the worse the food standard.I always go for the fresh fruit option, apples, bananas, blueberries, orange and mango slices, loganberries, peaches, you feel full after, but it must be healthier than pigging out on home fries, fried eggs, and sausage patties.
My wife likes the breakfast poutine that they do in Canadian Denny locations, red-skinned potatoes, lots of seasoning, cheese curds, all topped with Hollandaise sauce.
Maybe they do poutine in the U.S., but we haven’t been over for maybe three years to see it.
I hope that any Denny’s franchises that open in the U.K. follow the U.S. model, but I have my doubts.
Anyone who has travelled in the South and South West of the U.S. has probably tried “Chilis.”
A location opened in Canary Wharf, Docklands, London, 12-15 years or more back, identical decor, identical menu, the food items were just as good as the U.S., but they couldn’t import the U.S. brand of service, you got the U.K kind.
If the staff felt like a chat about last night’s TV, you could wait until they were ready to take your order, same with bringing it to you, “How are those refried beans that I ordered with this burger?”
“They’re on their way, won’t be long.”
“Can I get the bill please?, I’ve asked twice already.”
“I’ll try to find your waitress, I think that she’s in the kitchen.”
Needless to say, Chilis went out of the window, damn quick.
I didn't think Perkins and Olive garden were that bad, being more of a traditional eatery but they are all cheapo establishments.
Wiccan of Darkness said:
Probably the second worst thing I saw there. Or probably the worst, depending on ones POV. Certainly up there with the kids pizza party 'incident' - which apparently is an urban legend. Except it was true.
Go on, spill the beans - what was the worst thing you saw?And what's this kids pizza party incident you talk about?
Mandalore said:
I found Denny's in the states to be one of the worst for thicko trailer trash-types, like Golden Carol, the Sizzler and Ponderosa. The more they concentrated on a buffet model, the worse the food standard.
I didn't think Perkins and Olive garden were that bad, being more of a traditional eatery but they are all cheapo establishments.
I’d totally disagree, Denny’s is simple fayre for families at a low cost base - and no buffets in sightI didn't think Perkins and Olive garden were that bad, being more of a traditional eatery but they are all cheapo establishments.
Brits always bash Denny’s yet in reality it’s far better and far more consistent (as well as better value) than any of its British contemporaries
alorotom said:
Mandalore said:
I found Denny's in the states to be one of the worst for thicko trailer trash-types, like Golden Carol, the Sizzler and Ponderosa. The more they concentrated on a buffet model, the worse the food standard.
I didn't think Perkins and Olive garden were that bad, being more of a traditional eatery but they are all cheapo establishments.
I’d totally disagree, Denny’s is simple fayre for families at a low cost base - and no buffets in sightI didn't think Perkins and Olive garden were that bad, being more of a traditional eatery but they are all cheapo establishments.
Brits always bash Denny’s yet in reality it’s far better and far more consistent (as well as better value) than any of its British contemporaries
As you pointed out, it's not fine dining, simple food at a reasonable price. Plus I like American style hash browns.
Personally I'd rather go to an independent diner but will happily take breakfast at Denny's if that's not an option.
captain_cynic said:
I guess it depends on where you are as to what kind of clientele a Denny's has. I've been to one in Las Vegas, San Francisco and Little Rock. Neither were council/trailer trash/redneck... and no buffets in sight.
As you pointed out, it's not fine dining, simple food at a reasonable price.
I went to the Vegas one, at the South end of the strip in my May Vegas trip this year and have to say the food was terrible. Incredibly salty. As you pointed out, it's not fine dining, simple food at a reasonable price.
We went as Denny’s is an American “institution” and non of us had ever been
The giant vat of Diet Coke was nice. The clientele were normal, but the foood would stop me going back.
nikaiyo2 said:
captain_cynic said:
I guess it depends on where you are as to what kind of clientele a Denny's has. I've been to one in Las Vegas, San Francisco and Little Rock. Neither were council/trailer trash/redneck... and no buffets in sight.
As you pointed out, it's not fine dining, simple food at a reasonable price.
I went to the Vegas one, at the South end of the strip in my May Vegas trip this year and have to say the food was terrible. Incredibly salty. As you pointed out, it's not fine dining, simple food at a reasonable price.
We went as Denny’s is an American “institution” and non of us had ever been
The giant vat of Diet Coke was nice. The clientele were normal, but the foood would stop me going back.
There’s a one on Serene that’s about 20mins off strip and its great, mainly locals and very friendly with well prepared food
alorotom said:
nikaiyo2 said:
captain_cynic said:
I guess it depends on where you are as to what kind of clientele a Denny's has. I've been to one in Las Vegas, San Francisco and Little Rock. Neither were council/trailer trash/redneck... and no buffets in sight.
As you pointed out, it's not fine dining, simple food at a reasonable price.
I went to the Vegas one, at the South end of the strip in my May Vegas trip this year and have to say the food was terrible. Incredibly salty. As you pointed out, it's not fine dining, simple food at a reasonable price.
We went as Denny’s is an American “institution” and non of us had ever been
The giant vat of Diet Coke was nice. The clientele were normal, but the foood would stop me going back.
There’s a one on Serene that’s about 20mins off strip and its great, mainly locals and very friendly with well prepared food
matrignano said:
Wiccan of Darkness said:
Probably the second worst thing I saw there. Or probably the worst, depending on ones POV. Certainly up there with the kids pizza party 'incident' - which apparently is an urban legend. Except it was true.
Go on, spill the beans - what was the worst thing you saw?And what's this kids pizza party incident you talk about?
Long story short, we had to push the salad bar back and forwards to disguise the fact a dead body was being removed from the bogs. Well known junkie had sneaked in, scored some bad gear and croaked. Nobody had checked the bogs the previous night.
It's not like in the movies, with loads of police cars and being wheeled out on a stretcher, covered with a blanket. Nothing like that at all, it was 2 guys with a transit van, a burgundy butile rubber bag and a logistical nightmare to drag the junkie out of the bogs, and on to a trolley in the kitchen area without the kids noticing.
Suppose it was better than someone taking a dump on the floor. Plus there was the time a young boy got his arm stuck in the ornate metal railings surrounding the top section, fire brigade had to use cutting gear to free him.
On the whole, it was a daily slog of incredibly rude people, druggies and the people who pull their hair out to add it to the pizzas so they could complain and refuse to pay. They really were the worst, they'd use aggression and threats of violence if they didn't get what they wanted. We much preferred the ones who simply got up and walked out without paying, not as much aggro with them.
Doesn't take long to become numb to it all.
I could write a book about my pizza days.
alorotom said:
kowalski655 said:
We would occasionally go to the nearest Toby, the food in the daytime wasnt bad, plenty of veg(healthy!) & endless coke,which is nice when its hot. Im annoyed they got rid of the unlimited custard though. Now nearest one is about 40 miles away, so no chance. The old one is a Denny's now
I didn’t know Denny’s had made it to the UK ... sweet lord all my Christmases have come at once
funkyrobot said:
We were council tonight.
McDonald's drive through eaten in an Iceland car park.
I drive past one on my commute, one day I'll give in and get a breakfast and sit in the car park, in my boy racer car and throw the rubbish out the window (probably), before wheel spinning out the car park, cutting someone up and flipping the bird at them.McDonald's drive through eaten in an Iceland car park.
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