Category Archives: restaurant review

When I visit a restaurant, I will make some comments about the place.

Home again, home again, jiggity jig

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Steve

Wednesday was slumming it night.  Haggis, neaps and tatties in the Last Drop, named after the gallows on Grassmarket. Then on to Whistle Binkies for some musical entertainment. Thursday, another nice but cold day. Stay in evening today.  Spent the … Continue reading →

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Second week in Edinburgh Tuesday

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Steve

Up and off to work, no rain today.  Today I went for supper at the Petit Paris and ate their special pre 7.00 pm value meal.  Terrine to start with, and then tuna for the main course all washed down … Continue reading →

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Second week in Edinburgh Monday

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Steve

Arrived in plenty of time, queues minimal in Luton, more staff on security, though lots of rug rats running around.  Must be half term or something.  Glad I am not flying to Faro, Easyjet don’t seem to have anyone to … Continue reading →

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Bradford and the Giant Nan Bread

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Steve

I had a night away in Bradford, yes the early get up, the rush to Stevenage and train to Leeds, then on to Bradford.  At least I can get a couple of hours sleep on the train. In the evening … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh and Bradford

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Steve

It’s been a busy week using up my carbon credits; up before six to catch the Easyjet to Edinburgh to start a project with my favourite client.  I was back in their office in Dundas Street where I had started … Continue reading →

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Indian takeaway from Chadnis

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Steve

The other day we had been out for a drink in Quainton with our friends.  Alas we have to travel now that the local pub is closed, and the next in walking distance, the Crooked Billet, serves a not very … Continue reading →

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Newcastle and Gateshead

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Steve

A visit to the office in Gateshead for the start of year meetings.  Anouncements on the new bonus plans and targets. Main event though was the evening meal in Newcastle.  Have to admit to feeling slightly hung-over the next day.

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Back in the office

Posted on November 27, 2008 by Steve

I had another night in Bristol, Tuesday night, all on my Jack Tod.  So off I went to the Lock Fyne restaurant and partook of the £15 meal with a glass of wine.  Came to more in the end, when I … Continue reading →

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Now it’s Bristol

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Steve

Monday I set off early for Bristol.  Worked all day trying to get Loadrunner work with our application.  Loadrunner is as testing tool which can be used to emulate thousands of users.  It is used to load an application to see … Continue reading →

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The kitchen fitting – day 2

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Steve

Tuesday, another day working on the kitchen.  By the end of the day the place looked like total chaos.  The work surfaces where laid around the kitchen while their undersides dried.  The cardboard boxes were building up, will have to … Continue reading →

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The Crooked B????

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Steve

The kitchen is in the process of being refitted. Tonight was the third night without cooking or washing facilities, so was the third night eating out. We are trying the different eateries around our local area. Tonight is the Crooked … Continue reading →

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Thai food yet again

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Steve

Thursday was a warm day, no rain, not particularly sunny though. Started off with my usual cup of coffee at Cafe Nero, and happiness they had Pain Au Raisins today. The last two days have been devoid of this delicacy. … Continue reading →

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The Outsider came in today, the sun shone all day

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Steve

The day remained bright and sunny all day, though a few cumulus clouds crept across the sky at midday. It’s actually quite warm in the hotel. Early supper at The Outsider. This restaurant is on the George IV Bridge and … Continue reading →

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Petit Paris v Buckinghamshire Floods

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Steve

Tuesday started off with a slight precipitation and overcast skies, ended the day with the sun coming out. At the Petit Paris I managed to get a table before 7.00pm and ate their cheap Plat de Jour, there were even people sitting … Continue reading →

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Another early start

Posted on June 2, 2008 by Steve

Another early start for the flight up to Edinburgh. Not sure how long EasyJet will keep the 6.55 flight going. It cannot have been more than one third full. As I left home it was a pleasant morning with roosting … Continue reading →

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