the costa del wirral

[michael gould]

Nova is very average......but the chef and his wife are charming.........

[AB]

I'm surprised you say that. Moyo and Jana are fantastic and I really rate Moyo's food has always been one of my favourites dating back to his Hillbark days.

[Jockman]

I'm sure there's nowt wrong with Nova - we use the same wine importer - but you must remember that Mr G had his wedding reception in the Michelin Star Fraiche so perhaps not the best person to ask for recommendations

Anyone mentioned London Carriage Works yet ?? It has been a while but great food with a fantastic wine list

[AB]

Oh well in that case I'm not surprised nothing really comes close in the immediate area.

Not tried the Yellow Room at Hillbark since Moyo left, has anyone?

London Carriage Works is nice, it's also on the Taste Card scheme surprisingly - one trip there and you save more than the card costs.

[Jockman]

AB said:

....Not tried the Yellow Room at Hillbark since Moyo left, has anyone?...

Nope, but the last time I was there I had the same 'Beaune' I gave to le Yeti at Hever

[AB]

Jockman said:

Nope, but the last time I was there I had the same 'Beaune' I gave to le Yeti at Hever

Anything more than about £30 a bottle is wasted on me I'm afraid. Which I assume a good Beaune is at Hillbark!

[Lunablack]

AB said:

Anything more than about £30 a bottle is wasted on me I'm afraid. Which I assume a good Beaune is at Hillbark!

I don't drink, but I've just spent 7 weeks in Beaune, and brought a load of the suff back for my next door neighbour in thanks for doing the lawn and keeping an eye on the place....

Non of it was £30 stuff, but he seemed very happy with it

[Jockman]

AB said:

Anything more than about £30 a bottle is wasted on me I'm afraid. Which I assume a good Beaune is at Hillbark!

Craig actually had a few good Beaunes there, as well as a very extensive wine list and storage facilities.

Been a while but I'm sure he would open ANY bottle - even the £000 ones - if you wanted a glass of wine, so long as you paid a third? of the bottle price. Great way to try some good stuff !!

[AB]

I've been down into the cellars, although I believe it's now some sort of spa down there now?

I remember there being some really special and dusty bottled down there.

I didn't warm to Craig or Lisa tbh but the rest of the staff at the time were brilliant.

[michael gould]

I've eaten at Nova 3 times and the food is fine but not exciting.....He describes and try's to cook food like a M * chef but he dosnt have the skill......last time I was there I tried some weird flavoured ice cream which was awful......Marc Wilkinson however at Fraiche is world class., we have just booked for his menu black in early December........looking forward to the 23 course 4 hour meal !

[AB]

Mind me ask what that set you back in comparison to the circa £200 it costs for 2 to dine off the regular menu?

[mikey k]

Lunablack said:

I don't drink, but I've just spent 7 weeks in Beaune, and brought a load of the suff back for my next door neighbour in thanks for doing the lawn and keeping an eye on the place....

Non of it was £30 stuff, but he seemed very happy with it

We were there over the weekend
That museum you suggested was amazing really needs a whole day to do it justice!
We managed to escape wine free though.

[michael gould]

AB said:

Mind me ask what that set you back in comparison to the circa £200 it costs for 2 to dine off the regular menu?

Menu black is by invite only.....you cant book it .....its for dead posh people like what I am its £85 per head + cheese and coffee are another £20 per head .......house wine which is very good is £23 per bottle

Your right Nova is not those sort of prices.......but its just not that good.It trys to be something its not....fine dinning...... Sunday special menu is good value

[George H]

Jockman said:

ANY bottle - even the £000 ones

£1000 bottles of wine?! Just a normal sized one??

You obviously have more money than sense Phil

[Jockman]

Singapore Ladyboy George H said:

£1000 bottles of wine?! Just a normal sized one??

You obviously have more money than sense Phil

I have never partaken in such vulgarity Georgio. Merely an observation

[George H]

Jockman said:

I have never partaken in such vulgarity Georgio. Merely an observation

No ladyboys here Phil

I didn't realise you just observed ladyboys though instead of partaking. I had you down as someone who partakes

[AB]

michael gould said:

Menu black is by invite only.....you cant book it .....its for dead posh people like what I am its £85 per head + cheese and coffee are another £20 per head .......house wine which is very good is £23 per bottle

Your right Nova is not those sort of prices.......but its just not that good.It trys to be something its not....fine dinning...... Sunday special menu is good value

Pretty sure I could find a way for an invite!

[Jockman]

AB said:

Pretty sure I could find a way for an invite!

Inherited wealth is an essential prerequisite

[michael gould]

AB said:

michael gould said:

Menu black is by invite only.....you cant book it .....its for dead posh people like what I am its £85 per head + cheese and coffee are another £20 per head .......house wine which is very good is £23 per bottle

Your right Nova is not those sort of prices.......but its just not that good.It trys to be something its not....fine dinning...... Sunday special menu is good value

Pretty sure I could find a way for an invite!

Probably not if you think Nova is fine dining!! ........ I’m sure you could , I believe menu black is booked until March next year.....and the standard bookings are full until December......if you haven't eaten there you should try it.....he is an outstanding chef.....hence the reason for the star and now no 43 on the Sunday Times best UK restaurants.
Jockman eats there most weeks, and enjoys a bottle of Chateau Haut-Brion 58 or Chateau Latour…..sometimes both !!

[AB]

Jockman said:

AB said:

Pretty sure I could find a way for an invite!

Inherited wealth is an essential prerequisite

I haven't inherited it yet!