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There was a short-lived Chicago Pizza place in Newcastle (Malnati’s) opposite the central station. This was back in the early 80s I think. I remember going a few times with my mam and dad and the place having loads of American tin signs like you get in 50s-style diners. Which was very exotic for Newcastle back then :lol: 

They failed to break into the UK market but I think they’re still around, mainly in Illinois. There’s probably a good reason why that particular style of pizza isn’t particularly popular ;) 

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  On 24/08/2024 at 23:17, Kid Dynamite said:

You heathens have obviously never dined in the windy city 

 

Chicago Brandon Johnson GIF by GIPHY News

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I've had that shit in Chicago and it's alright as an experience to say you've done it, but given the choice between that and proper pizza, there's no contest for me. It's also why the Midwest is the land of the weeble. 

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  On 25/08/2024 at 07:53, Alex said:

There was a short-lived Chicago Pizza place in Newcastle (Malnati’s) opposite the central station. This was back in the early 80s I think. I remember going a few times with my mam and dad and the place having loads of American tin signs like you get in 50s-style diners. Which was very exotic for Newcastle back then :lol: 

They failed to break into the UK market but I think they’re still around, mainly in Illinois. There’s probably a good reason why that particular style of pizza isn’t particularly popular ;) 

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Remember the Deep Pan Pizza Company?

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  On 25/08/2024 at 08:08, Gemmill said:

 

Remember the Deep Pan Pizza Company?

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I’d completely forgotten about that. Wasn’t the main attraction its ’all you can eat’ buffet? I went a few times like. Stodge-tastic. It was near the Northumbria University wasn’t it? City Road? 

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  On 25/08/2024 at 08:17, Alex said:

I’d completely forgotten about that. Wasn’t the main attraction its ’all you can eat’ buffet? I went a few times like. Stodge-tastic. It was near the Northumbria University wasn’t it? City Road? 

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Aye, fired the starting gun on the national obesity crisis. 

 

In my head, it was the place on the corner under the John Dobson Street NCP. Last time I saw it, it was a Frankie and Benny's. 

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  On 25/08/2024 at 08:44, Gemmill said:

 

Aye, fired the starting gun on the national obesity crisis. 

 

In my head, it was the place on the corner under the John Robson Street NCP. Last time I saw it, it was a Frankie and Benny's. 

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You’re right, it was there 

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Was up to visit the folks recently with my lad. Went to Coastline at Blyth Beach for tea. Fucking hell it was grim. I got a burger and it was bad enough as it is, but on my first bite I discovered they'd put a thick cut piece of cucumber in there. Not a pickle, a fucking warm, doorstep of cucumber. Why?

 

Lesson learned, never let your sister pick the place you eat.

 

There's fucking loads of good or great chip shops around there, and she chose the worst one. 

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Coastline at Blyth has aiways been nice when I’ve been. Admittedly not tried the burgers though. Who the fuck gets a burger from the chip shop anyway? ;) 

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  On 03/09/2024 at 08:51, Alex said:

The one way system makes it seem like there is no escape too iirc. 

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I’ve just driven round Yeovil’s one way system 3 times to find a carpark. This after: 

 

1. Dude in cafe couldn’t understand what I was saying, when I asked for milk he gave me sugar

 

2. Dude in premises I’m attending this morning laughed in my face and said “WELL I DIDNT UNDERSTAND ANY OF THAT!” when I was explaining what I’m there to do, in front of his clients and colleagues 

 

3. Car play has stopped working, no audiobooks/podcasts 

 

Hope you’re all having a better morning than me :cuppa:

 

 

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  On 03/09/2024 at 09:02, PaddockLad said:


I’ve just driven round Yeovil’s one way system 3 times to find a carpark. This after: 

 

1. Dude in cafe couldn’t understand what I was saying, when I asked for milk he gave me sugar

 

2. Dude in premises I’m attending this morning laughed in my face and said “WELL I DIDNT UNDERSTAND ANY OF THAT!” when I was explaining what I’m there to do, in front of his clients and colleagues 

 

3. Car play has stopped working, no audiobooks/podcasts 

 

Hope you’re all having a better morning than me :cuppa:

 

 

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:lol:

 

Sorry, what?

 

I Understand Marlon Brando GIF by The Godfather

 

*Make that 'I DON'T understand' by Don Corleone. :lol:

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