Mick Mac Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 toto Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Mick Mac Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > Had one - Was replaced with Meat Liqour> > Yes, I think we all gathered that !!Well LL "deserved one", got one and didn't use it much. A good fish restaurant might be a winner though. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/125085-le-chardon-changing-handsbeing-sold/page/3/#findComment-1058791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs2013 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 have we got a say in who could take over? no.whoever pays the most will obviously get the shop.Let's hope it's someone who will care about service and quality. no one says we are missing so badlyy a decent [not even saying good] chinese in Dulwich not just Lordship lane. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/125085-le-chardon-changing-handsbeing-sold/page/3/#findComment-1058829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Aelfheah Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 edcam Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Cote is AWFUL. Some of the most uninspiring food> I've ever eaten. Le Chardon is worth a thousand> Cotes.I have only been to Cote once, but it was OK. Better than Le Chardon, which was very average indeed. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/125085-le-chardon-changing-handsbeing-sold/page/3/#findComment-1058837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cella Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I've been to most of the London Cotes and love them. Brilliant food, well priced sat meals and great service. We use often as pre theatre eats. The only crime was their stance on tips but this has now been resolved due to the rightful bad publicity. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/125085-le-chardon-changing-handsbeing-sold/page/3/#findComment-1058842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 TBH both Cote and Le Chardon are on similar ground, it's simple bistro type food at a similar price.I like the interior and ambience in Le Chardon (and sometimes the food). The ideal scenario would be if they trimmed down the menu, and concentrated on the quality and service a little bit more. But looks like it's probably too late. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/125085-le-chardon-changing-handsbeing-sold/page/3/#findComment-1058855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I can't compare Cote and le Chardon at all other than that they both serve bistro type food. Haven't used Le Chardon for years so won't miss them and i'm amazed they've been on Lordship lane as long as they hace. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/125085-le-chardon-changing-handsbeing-sold/page/3/#findComment-1059830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
first mate Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 rahrahrah,Agree about Cote- style over substance, had some dreadful meals there. Really hoped Chardon would remain a French indie. Seems like LL will soon be more chain than indie, with more burger and pizza joints than anything else. Shame. Saw Meat Liqour the other night and it looked more like nightclub than anything else. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/125085-le-chardon-changing-handsbeing-sold/page/3/#findComment-1059844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaylad Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Let's hope the new owners will be an independent rather than a chain/franchise. Though I had some great quality meals in Le Chardon years ago, the staff seemed increasingly unhappy in more recent times. A month ago we dropped in with two friends at lunchtime, and got shown to a table, but the place was packed out and just one waiter was available.After a few minutes we left, the main factor in our decision to leave being how utterly miserable the waiter was. I don't believe in the American-style forced smiles and cheeriness that some franchises require from their employees, but it is impossible to enjoy a nice meal with friends, no matter how good the food is, if the staff act as if serving you causes them physical pain. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/125085-le-chardon-changing-handsbeing-sold/page/3/#findComment-1059870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Was it a Saturday? He's a Hamlet fan Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/125085-le-chardon-changing-handsbeing-sold/page/3/#findComment-1059898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 steveo Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Was it a Saturday? He's a Hamlet fanHilarious! There are new staff who seem to be enjoying the work, shorter but varied menu with 2 new veg(yes!) options, and the food is nice. Thank goodness they kept things like lobster and bouillabaisse and other authentic French fare that I'd otherwise have to go to Brasserie Zedel in Piccadilly for. Bon app?tit. Eating there while I still can! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/125085-le-chardon-changing-handsbeing-sold/page/3/#findComment-1060406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I had a very unmemorable meal in Brasserie Zedel earlier this year, but admittedly it was the set lunch.Maybe their other stuff is better.Good service and nice surroundings though. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/125085-le-chardon-changing-handsbeing-sold/page/3/#findComment-1060553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Hilarious that this thread raged on and on with the wrong restaurant name in the title. Meanwhile, I have noticed that the Trip Advisor reviews on Le Chardon have been mostly good recently, with the odd exception. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186338-d719685-Reviews-Le_Chardon-London_England.htmlAlso the management are taking time to respond to Trip Advisor comments. And it hasn't closed or changed hands. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/125085-le-chardon-changing-handsbeing-sold/page/3/#findComment-1106510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Le Patron surprised me with a large Calvados the other night.Tr?s agr?able Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/125085-le-chardon-changing-handsbeing-sold/page/3/#findComment-1106537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 A pity that Tandoori Nights doesn't close. Living on former glories: it's had its day.Average food, expensive, lousy service. There are now lots of better restaurants in Lordship Lane. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/125085-le-chardon-changing-handsbeing-sold/page/3/#findComment-1130676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabag Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Chief Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> A pity that Tandoori Nights doesn't close. Living> on former glories: it's had its day.> Average food, expensive, lousy service. There are> now lots of better restaurants in Lordship Lane.Sadly a lot of this is trueDeffo past its 'best' Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/125085-le-chardon-changing-handsbeing-sold/page/3/#findComment-1132292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Tonbridge Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Dear Admin - has it been established that Le Chardon is NOT being sold? If so, this thread is spreading a misleading rumour which is unfair to the restaurant and should be deleted. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/125085-le-chardon-changing-handsbeing-sold/page/3/#findComment-1132297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin68 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Or maybe the title amended? - it was actually Le Chandelier which was closing. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/125085-le-chardon-changing-handsbeing-sold/page/3/#findComment-1132313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 It was on the market and maybe still is, but I don't think he's in a rush.I wish it wasn't but as he explained (looking out on a rainy, cold Lordship Lane) 'I 'ave an house in Grasse and a boat in the Med. What would you do?' Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/125085-le-chardon-changing-handsbeing-sold/page/3/#findComment-1132345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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