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Mad Cyril

11-12-2003, 02:48 PM

There are loads of restaurants in Southend that you wonder how they manage to stay open because no one ever goes there.

Has anyone been to:

Popular restaurant, Leigh.
Edelweiss restaurant, Leigh.
Tudor thai restaurant, Hadleigh.

steveh1510

11-12-2003, 02:50 PM

Quote[/b] (Leeboy @ Dec. 11 2003,14:40)]no

don't know

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Helpful as ever, Lee........

Napster

11-12-2003, 02:51 PM

Leeboy

11-12-2003, 02:52 PM

Quote[/b] (steveh1510 @ Dec. 11 2003,14:50)]
Quote[/b] (Leeboy @ Dec. 11 2003,14:40)]no

don't know

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Helpful as ever, Lee........
hey, she asked, I told it straight.

no point lying Steve.

The Artful Shrimper

11-12-2003, 02:55 PM

there's a new Thai place at Tarpots apparently, might have a goosey gander there, though if i get a ladyboy come up as a waiter to serve me... i'll say...Oi !! Meat n two veg...NO!!!

steveh1510

11-12-2003, 02:58 PM

Quote[/b] (The Artful Shrimper @ Dec. 11 2003,14:55)]there's a new Thai place at Tarpots apparently, might have a goosey gander there, though if i get a ladyboy come up as a waiter to serve me... i'll say...Oi !! Meat n two veg...NO!!!
Yeah, I saw that, by the Natwest bank, doesn't look too bad - might give it a go....

steveh1510

11-12-2003, 02:59 PM

Quote[/b] (Leeboy @ Dec. 11 2003,14:52)]
Quote[/b] (steveh1510 @ Dec. 11 2003,14:50)]
Quote[/b] (Leeboy @ Dec. 11 2003,14:40)]no

don't know

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Helpful as ever, Lee........
hey, she asked, I told it straight.

no point lying Steve.
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Mad Cyril

11-12-2003, 02:59 PM

Manolys in Leigh is very good for Thai food. Moderately priced but i don't like the way they have two sittings on busy nights.

Irmas in Leigh is very good as well if you like pizzas.

Napster

11-12-2003, 03:07 PM

I like that Scottish restaurant down the High Street. Mac something.

Leeboy

11-12-2003, 03:08 PM

Quote[/b] (Mad Cyril @ Dec. 11 2003,14:59)]Manolys in Leigh is very good for Thai food. Moderately priced but i don't like the way they have two sittings on busy nights.
I went there one Valentines for the special set Valentines meal - it was OK, nothing spectacular.

I went back on a normal Saturday night recently and it was better - food, service, everything.

steveh1510

11-12-2003, 03:10 PM

Quote[/b] (Napster @ Dec. 11 2003,15:07)]I like that Scottish restaurant down the High Street. Mac something.
I went there once, the girl I took didn't seem impressed though, some people, eh?

MrB

11-12-2003, 03:14 PM

Quote[/b] (steveh1510 @ Dec. 11 2003,15:10)]
Quote[/b] (Napster @ Dec. 11 2003,15:07)]I like that Scottish restaurant down the High Street. Mac something.
I went there once, the girl I took didn't seem impressed though, some people, eh?
Did you go to the pikey top one or the classy bottom one though? The bottom one even has an upstairs, outrageous! If you really want to charm them go to the drive-through on Eastern Avenue and get all nostalgic about the Invisible Man/Rusty Bucket/Golden Goblet.

Leeboy

11-12-2003, 03:17 PM

Quote[/b] (MrB @ Dec. 11 2003,15:14)]If you really want to charm them go to the drive-through on Eastern Avenue and get all nostalgic about the Invisible Man/Rusty Bucket/Golden Goblet.
I disagree, if you REALLY want to impress her take her to the Kursaal one............that'll clinch the deal.

All those kids in shell suits and Burberry caps, how can she refuse?

steveh1510

11-12-2003, 03:21 PM

Quote[/b] (MrB @ Dec. 11 2003,15:14)]
Quote[/b] (steveh1510 @ Dec. 11 2003,15:10)]
Quote[/b] (Napster @ Dec. 11 2003,15:07)]I like that Scottish restaurant down the High Street. Mac something.
I went there once, the girl I took didn't seem impressed though, some people, eh?
Did you go to the pikey top one or the classy bottom one though? The bottom one even has an upstairs, outrageous! *If you really want to charm them go to the drive-through on Eastern Avenue and get all nostalgic about the Invisible Man/Rusty Bucket/Golden Goblet.
Thats where i went wrong! I went to the top one, I'll know better next time, thanks!

Mad Cyril

11-12-2003, 03:40 PM

I will be eating in the Hoy and Helmet tonight.

Does anyone know if they do a mixed grill or similar gutbuster?

Napster

11-12-2003, 03:47 PM

Quote[/b] (Mad Cyril @ Dec. 11 2003,15:40)]I will be eating in the Hoy and Helmet tonight.

Does anyone know if they do a mixed grill or similar gutbuster?
They do a good surf n turf, which I had before the trip to Canvey.

Andu

11-12-2003, 04:19 PM

Quote[/b] (Mad Cyril @ Dec. 11 2003,14:48)]There are loads of restaurants in Southend that you wonder how they manage to stay open because no one ever goes there.

Has anyone been to:

Edelweiss restaurant, Leigh.
Yes - Swiss
The owner Herbert is the chef and his wife is head waitress.
Food is excellent, and good value considering the amount of food provided.
Taken several customers there, some of whom now make annual trips down to this part of the world just to go there.
Used to be difficult to get into Fri / Sat nights unless you booked about 3 months in advance.

Bob Cratchitt

11-12-2003, 05:30 PM

Sorry I only goto Fleur de Provence or Stephanes. http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif Excellent food with prices to match. Howver not sure if a civil servant could afford them. http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Matt the Shrimp

11-12-2003, 05:32 PM

Quote[/b] (Mad Cyril @ Dec. 11 2003,14:48)]There are loads of restaurants in Southend that you wonder how they manage to stay open because no one ever goes there.

Has anyone been to:

Popular restaurant, Leigh.
Last went there about 20-25 years ago, when a moussaka and a bottle of Mateus Rose was considered the last word in fine dining...

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Matt

P.S. I tend to eat out in London nowadays, where there are one or two decent enough restaurants...

Andu

11-12-2003, 08:45 PM

Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ Dec. 11 2003,17:32)]
Quote[/b] (Mad Cyril @ Dec. 11 2003,14:48)]There are loads of restaurants in Southend that you wonder how they manage to stay open because no one ever goes there.

Has anyone been to:

Popular restaurant, Leigh.
Last went there about 20-25 years ago, when a moussaka and a bottle of Mateus Rose was considered the last word in fine dining...

http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

Matt

P.S. I tend to eat out in London nowadays, where there are one or two decent enough restaurants...
Mateus Rose when you were being posh and Blue Nun when you were just being sophisticated, those were the days!

Don't forget the party sevens when you were with your mates

Mrs McScriven

12-12-2003, 09:00 AM

Oi you lot - I said Legra! Not everyother Italian/Spanish/Swiss or Greek restaurant in the area!

Mr B - why are you so fixated on McScriven's rear?
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Mad Cyril

12-12-2003, 09:52 AM

Quote[/b] (Mrs McScriven @ Dec. 11 2003,13:56)]Has anyone been to Legra in Leigh??

Pricey??
Isn't Legra in Leigh a hairdressers?

I had my hair cut there once and I came out looking like a right c**t.

MrB

12-12-2003, 09:56 AM

Quote[/b] (Mrs McScriven @ Dec. 12 2003,09:00)]Mr B - why are you so fixated on McScriven's rear?
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Are you not?

Objects visible from space and all that.

Mrs McScriven

12-12-2003, 10:21 AM

Thats a bit harsh isn't it?

I think it's a great arse - but then Im biased!

MrB

12-12-2003, 10:25 AM

Quote[/b] (Mrs McScriven @ Dec. 12 2003,10:21)]Thats a bit harsh isn't it?
Probably, though I don't feel the urge to start caring this morning, it's only Scriv after all. I'll see how I feel when my minions return with my Benjy's filth breakfast.

2 hours 50 minutes till the pub, that'll be my fancy restaurant today with a special main course of Strongbow.

Napster

12-12-2003, 10:32 AM

Quote[/b] (MrB @ Dec. 12 2003,10:25)]
Quote[/b] (Mrs McScriven @ Dec. 12 2003,10:21)]Thats a bit harsh isn't it?
Probably, though I don't feel the urge to start caring this morning, it's only Scriv after all. *I'll see how I feel when my minions return with my Benjy's filth breakfast.

2 hours 50 minutes till the pub, that'll be my fancy restaurant today with a special main course of Strongbow.
Benjis? Strongbow?

That's living alright.