Fine Dining/Michelin Star Restaurants

[MegaSteve]

Should be a different thread I know...

But, about the only place I've felt overcharged for food has been an Aberdeen Angus Steak House...

 

[GB72]

Me too as believe it or not, I am an ex-chef having been expelled from school at 15 and falling into catering by accident. I have worked at Langans, Claridges and another Michelin starred restaurant near Sheffield called The Old Vicarage.


I totally disagree with you. These are special occasion places where the cost is justified for the effort that goes in and the experience on offer.

Wentworth is more like definitely nouvelle cuisine from the 80's. Huge price for not much in return.

Langans is a place I love and will always remember. My dad used to use it all the time to entertain clients so we went there after he collected his OBE. Never felt an ounce of pretension there and would go back in a heartbeat

 

[guest100718]

I'm surprised at your view as most chefs aspire to work at Michelin star places.

The likes of Roux Jr there menu's are based on proper French classical food, Blumenthal on the other is as pretentious as they come.

What type of restaurant do you work at?

These days I run the IT systems for a city trading firm.

I also cook

 

[Deleted member 1147]

If you want the experience and can afford then fair play. Much like me an Wentworth..

That's exactly how I see it. There are a few things where I have that feeling of "I wonder why it's so expensive/well rated/respected/exclusive" and want to try it out for myself.
Something's aren't always as good as you would hope, but I've never been disappointed in any Michelin star restaurant yet.

 

[Deleted member 18588]

Agree about Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles, superb use of fantastic ingredients.

Glyn Purnell's place in Brum is wonderful and he is a Bluenose!

 

[Deleted member 1147]

Glyn Purnell's place in Brum is wonderful and he is a Bluenose!

That's another one I fancy - is it far from New Street?
If so I could head down do lunch and then get the train back to Derby!

 

[Liverbirdie]

These days I run the IT systems for a city trading firm.

I also cook

No wonder your so miserable.

Stuey, I think Fraiche in Oxton has a Michelin star.

Havent been there myself, though.

I also used to think that there couldn't been that much difference in good restaurants, until we went to Prague.

I think it was about £40 a ticket to sit in a private box at the opera, so thought not bad. Then I seen a link to a deal.

£100 - chauffeur driven car picks you up at the hotel, takes you to a Michelin starred or a great restaurant with a view (we went to one right on the river, overlooking the Charles bridge) for a 3 course meal, picked up again and taken to the opera, driven back afterwards. One of our most memorable nights, and the food was FANTASTIC!!!

 

[Deleted member 18588]

That's another one I fancy - is it far from New Street?
If so I could head down do lunch and then get the train back to Derby!

15-20 mins walk, uphill and then downhill so an effective way of dealing with any excess. His take on certain traditional dishes is particularly appealing.

 

[Qwerty]

Stu. If your ever over towards Lancs/Clitheroe give this place a go. No Michelin stars but very close Apparently and Michelin Recommended.
Ive been a couple of times and the Food is pretty Special :thup:

http://www.freemasonsatwiswell.com

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Stu. If your ever over towards Lancs/Clitheroe give this place a go. No Michelin stars but very close Apparently and Michelin Recommended.
Ive been a couple of times and the Food is pretty Special :thup:

http://www.freemasonsatwiswell.com

That looks spot on mate, I'll certainly bear it in mind nice one.

 

[Beezerk]

That looks lovely, let us know what you think, I need to take my missus for a weekend away soon and that looks perfect.

Went to the Crab and Lobster last weekend, what a wonderful place. We had the Bardola Lodge which is like a Norwegian ski hut but with a hot tub on the balcony. Couldn't fault the place, the staff, the grounds all superb, they have the lodges tucked away as well so they were very private, no prying eyes and the likes. We opted to go to a local pub on the Saturday night (Angel in Topcliffe) despite us having a table if we wanted in the main restaurant. It was a nice stroll, nice beer, nice food and then back to spend the evening in the hot tub.
We had lunch in the Crab and Lobster pub/restaurant on the Sunday, yum yum awesome food, my only tip, don't order a starter as the portions are really big to say it's a high end place.
Would we go back again, in a heartbeat if we could afford it.
Not sure about availability in the main hotel but for the lodges it's a long wait unless you go midweek, we got the vouchers last August and last weekend was the first available Saturday.
As an added bonus they have a small par 3 hole in the grounds, I didn't use it but I had a walk along to have a look :thup:

 

[ArnoldArmChewer]

I'd looked at that but for a weekend slot they're fully booked til next year!!

I have been to the Hand & Flowers about 6 times, the trick is to book your next visit when your there.

Fantastic food and relaxed but excellent service, not pretentious and very well worth going