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    #31
    Originally posted by hyperD
    Yes, the authentic oven to give it that smoky, crusty feel. Wonder if an open/closed BBQ Weber grill would suffice?


    Tried cooking homemade pizza on my weber (closed). It was ok although it did burn the base a little. Next time I'll try it on a lower heat & keep an eye on it . . .

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      #32
      Originally posted by n5gooner
      went here the other day with a special friend ;0)http://www.sarastro-restaurant.com/about_us.html

      nice place, looks like minture west end show...recomended
      Blimey, that looks like a TGI Friday on acid! Still, if the food is good, I won't sniff at it [I have an innate suspicion that places with extravagent, lurid, tourist eye-catching decor might mean they're skimping on the quality of the food and/or the head chef].

      What did you have to eat, Gooner? Any good?

      I notice Turkish wine on the menu. Never had that before.

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        #33
        Originally posted by hyperD
        Yes, the authentic oven to give it that smoky, crusty feel. Wonder if an open/closed BBQ Weber grill would suffice?

        Bentleys - never been but would love to go - might treat wife and myself sometime.

        Been too busy the last month - spent most of my time cooking rather than going out - got deadline in Oct for one client, Nov for another and then Dec for another project. Just did 18 hours yesterday and am knackered... good turnover this year though!!!! Might us it as an escuse to go out to the fine establishments.
        HyperD, you need to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labours. I can sense an office function at the Ivy is called for. Go on, you know it makes sense. May as well use that tax free staff party allowance for something.

        BTW, did you manage to smooth things over with Mrs hyperD?

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          #34
          Originally posted by Lucifer Box
          Blimey, that looks like a TGI Friday on acid! Still, if the food is good, I won't sniff at it [I have an innate suspicion that places with extravagent, lurid, tourist eye-catching decor might mean they're skimping on the quality of the food and/or the head chef].

          What did you have to eat, Gooner? Any good?

          I notice Turkish wine on the menu. Never had that before.
          I've been there a couple of times about 10 years ago when I was young and foolish. The food was absolutely terrible then, so much so that the group I was with decided to have a food fight rather than eating it. We were banned when a decorative pineapple landed on another diners table.
          Hard Brexit now!
          #prayfornodeal

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            #35
            Originally posted by sasguru
            I've been there a couple of times about 10 years ago when I was young and foolish. The food was absolutely terrible then, so much so that the group I was with decided to have a food fight rather than eating it. We were banned when a decorative pineapple landed on another diners table.
            Ahh, the folly of youth. Did they retaliate with a barrage of bread rolls?

            It also fails the Clement Freud test of what constitutes a place worthy of your attentions: "Never eat in a restaurant that offers more dishes than it has tables".

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              #36
              Originally posted by Lucifer Box
              Blimey, that looks like a TGI Friday on acid! Still, if the food is good, I won't sniff at it [I have an innate suspicion that places with extravagent, lurid, tourist eye-catching decor might mean they're skimping on the quality of the food and/or the head chef].

              What did you have to eat, Gooner? Any good?

              I notice Turkish wine on the menu. Never had that before.
              seem to remeber the menu was not that large, had fish, with lots of side orders it was ok - the wine was ok - I'd go again but it was not the best place I've been to. It was a good experiance, the company however was very good.
              SA says;
              Well you looked so stylish I thought you batted for the other camp - thats like the ultimate compliment!

              I couldn't imagine you ever having a hair out of place!

              n5gooner is awarded +5 Xeno Geek Points.
              (whatever these are)

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                #37
                What sort of fish, Gooner? That's like saying I went to a restaurant and ate some meat.

                More to the point, how much did it cost you to get a jump with your dining companion? Enquiring minds want to know.

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                  #38
                  Originally posted by Lucifer Box
                  HyperD, you need to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labours. I can sense an office function at the Ivy is called for. Go on, you know it makes sense. May as well use that tax free staff party allowance for something.

                  BTW, did you manage to smooth things over with Mrs hyperD?
                  Yes, still have last allowance to use up. Just been very busy but maybe after Xmas will blow out on plush dining - been busy bookmarking your recommendations.

                  Mrs hyperD and myself have just signed another Magyar treaty so trades are back on again - thank you for asking!
                  If you think my attitude stinks, you should smell my fingers.

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                    #39
                    the meal came to around the £85 mark (the wine was around £25), the fish was urm....let me think....ffs I can't remember......it wasn't the highlight of the evening....the point is I didn't need the meal for the jump to happen, it would have happened ether way.....
                    SA says;
                    Well you looked so stylish I thought you batted for the other camp - thats like the ultimate compliment!

                    I couldn't imagine you ever having a hair out of place!

                    n5gooner is awarded +5 Xeno Geek Points.
                    (whatever these are)

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                      #40
                      Originally posted by Phoenix
                      Is this one of those Penis pumps?
                      Funny sort of girls round you way HyperD
                      Bike pump. She turned up in a pair of exceedingly tight shorts which made me reach for the smelling salts briefly. Potentially a fantasy straight out of the American Beauty genre...

                      Fat thighs has done a runner. Rest of the players here are fat middle-aged mums and blue-rinses. Acorn 5 and all that...

                      hyperD in "Dirty Old Man" mode
                      If you think my attitude stinks, you should smell my fingers.

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