Tooj 17 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 On 07/08/2014 at 08:09, Inochi said: House of Tides, Kenny Atkinson's new place. I don't think there are any other restaurants in town that are on the level of Cafe 21/Jesmond Dene House. Maybe Six @ The Baltic? In any case, House of Tides surpasses them all. Full nine course tasting menu experience too, which you won't be getting elsewhere in town. Sounds mint that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 24254 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 thanks for the tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1394 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Going to the Vermont tonight for restaurant week. Never been before but the menu looks excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inochi 0 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 On 07/08/2014 at 10:35, Tooj said: Sounds mint that. Best meal I've had in Newcastle, easily. Went there prepared to be disappointed, but was massively impressed. I've eaten in a fair few Michelin starred places, and that was up there with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I went to Alain Ducasse at Le Meurice the other week. 3 stars there, the booze was great but the food was not all that. Funny night though, the bloke paying for dinner was an arms-trader from West Virginia who had done two tours of Vietnam, been in prison in Russia and had someone do time for him in India. He was a character like, i asked him why he went back to Vietnam after the first time, he said it was because he hated his first wife. Michelin stars are handed out in France to the right people but restaurants in places like Newcastle have to really really earn them. I bet its great there, will have to try it next time we are home, i hope he gets his star anyway as i know how much it means to chefs. Cafe 21 had one didn't it? Has it still got it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1222 Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 On 06/08/2014 at 16:53, Tooj said: Off to Cafe 21 tonight (taking advantage of Restaurant Week), haven't been for ages but last time I went it was absolutely lush. We were at Hotel Du Vin earlier this week, delightful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 24254 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 i ate at Alain Ducass at the DOrchester for the wife's birthday last year and felt the same. I've eaten in plenty of one star joints in London that were a lot better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedfernMag 0 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Anyone remember that French place that was on Low Friar St? got a 7.5 out of 10 from me that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1394 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 On 06/08/2014 at 16:53, Tooj said: Off to Cafe 21 tonight (taking advantage of Restaurant Week), haven't been for ages but last time I went it was absolutely lush.What was the restaurant week menu like? We're heading there on Saturday. Dabawal last night was really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 On 21/06/2011 at 21:10, The Fish said: Chap who runs it is a dick, I shouldn't want to waste my time if I were you. This more your thing? http://www.captainamericas.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 34203 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Awww, that was my favourite restaurant (as a 10 year old). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1394 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 The Vermont was outstanding. Right up there with Cafe 21. After 2 meals in 2 days though I now feel comepletely fucked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 5347 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 On 08/08/2014 at 12:26, David Kelly said: The Vermont was outstanding. Right up there with Cafe 21. After 2 meals in 2 days though I now feel comepletely fucked! What did you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 16791 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 On 08/08/2014 at 12:57, Christmas Tree said: What did you have. 0898 CT CT CT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1394 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 On 08/08/2014 at 12:57, Christmas Tree said: What did you have.Scallops with black pudding bonbons followed by sea bass with fondant potatoe and braised lettuce. 7 of us went and had few different things and everyone was equally impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 16791 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Sea bass? Officially "bit overrated", I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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David Kelly 1394 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 On 08/08/2014 at 14:24, Meenzer said: Sea bass? Officially "bit overrated", I'm afraid.You don't need to be afraid at all. It was very nice, although I admit it was my desire to try a fondant spud that made me pick that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 5347 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I don't mind trying different stuff but the mates wife isn't keen so it looks like we are heading to one of the tapas joints. If it was my pick I'd be giving Blackfriars a whirl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inochi 0 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Been to Blackfriars twice, and was left disappointed both times. Seems to be highly rated, but the food was massively underwhelming, and the service worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 469 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 On 08/08/2014 at 14:48, Christmas Tree said: I don't mind trying different stuff but the mates wife isn't keen so it looks like we are heading to one of the tapas joints. If it was my pick I'd be giving Blackfriars a whirl. Is this tonight?! *cancels table at El Coto* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1394 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I really enjoyed blackfriars when I went during the last restaurant week. I think it got a mixed response from our group (no one thought it was bad like) depending on what was ordered. The pork belly was amazing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 5347 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 On 08/08/2014 at 15:17, catmag said: Is this tonight?! *cancels table at El Coto* No Love el coto but feel I'm being lead to somewhere called las iguanas or el Tolero. Not thrilled and already made my mind up it's gonna be crap. Enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 52466 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Las Iguanas is good for 2 for 1 caipirinhas, but the food is canny bland for South American stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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