KrackersMaracas Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I'd second Cafe Monico, Mick - I popped in for an excellent brunch a month or so ago and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food and the setting. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136324-new-french-restaurant-on-north-cross-road/page/4/#findComment-1106178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 derwentgrove Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Back on topic: had dinner at La Bonne Bouffe with> the other Mr Derwent Grove tonight. What did you have? would you recommend it? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136324-new-french-restaurant-on-north-cross-road/page/4/#findComment-1106218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 AustrianEDOldie Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Louisa Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > Mick Mac and Jeremy, you know damn well that Le> > Moulin was a fine FRENCH restaurant, Eric was a> > Frenchman for goodness sakes. They provided> many> > regional specialities, most of which would be> > unrecognisable to most 'supposed' forum> > connoisseurs of authentic French cuisine!> Anyhow,> > this isnt the time or place to be digging at> long> > gone successful institutions. I'm not willing> to> > go into the menu options here, you are both> fully> > aware of Le Moulin and it's superb menu.> > > > Louisa.> > It was a great restaurant but I think Eric was> Swiss. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136324-new-french-restaurant-on-north-cross-road/page/4/#findComment-1106223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
derwentgrove Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Mick Mac Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> derwentgrove Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > Back on topic: had dinner at La Bonne Bouffe> with> > the other Mr Derwent Grove tonight. > > What did you have? would you recommend it?I'm afraid we got a little carried away (it was a Friday night and the start of a fortnight's holiday):A Kir Royal eachFrench Onion Soup/Country TerrineSteak Hache in peppercorn sauce/Duck ConfitFries & SpinachBottle of Chateau LussacAn Espresso Martini each in lieu of dessertThe starters were both excellent. The duck trumped the steak hache. All of the food was rich but sensibly sized so we didn't feel overwhelmed. Planning to return post-holiday to try the Moules and the cheese next time. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136324-new-french-restaurant-on-north-cross-road/page/4/#findComment-1106283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 When I look at menus like the one at the BB and think about the relationship between price and food ("rapport valeur : prix", since the BB is French), I say -- How lucky we are to have Sopers in Nunhead, a short bicycle-ride away, and how lucky I am that my father taught me how to use an oyster knife. Merciful Jesus. ?27 the dozen for oysters? No, don't mind me. I'll be just fine, let me sit here and collect myself. Had a funny turn whilst looking at a menu, that's all. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136324-new-french-restaurant-on-north-cross-road/page/4/#findComment-1106791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Surely it doesn't come as a surprise that it's cheaper to buy from a fishmonger and eat at home??27 for 12 oysters is slightly on the steep side, but hardly extortionate. I'd certainly expect to pay over ?20 in a restaurant. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136324-new-french-restaurant-on-north-cross-road/page/4/#findComment-1106869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDOldie Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I might be wrong but I thought I saw some (french) oysters in Moxons the other day at ?2.50 each or ?30 a dozen Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136324-new-french-restaurant-on-north-cross-road/page/4/#findComment-1106874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
binkylilyput Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 ?2.25 per oyster is probably about average in a restaurant?2.50 in Franklins, for exampleMenu looks simply fab and I look forward to trying :-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136324-new-french-restaurant-on-north-cross-road/page/4/#findComment-1106995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabag Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Penguin68 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> In France I would expect a proper cheese trolley> with regional cheeses and the choice of up to 3 or> 4 cheeses at one price (there is a restaurant I> know just outside Calais that manages a brace of> trolleys!). I hope you get to choose your one,> two, or three slices - rather than them being> forced on you without choice.A cheese trolley, in a small restaurant?Really, where has trollies for anything these daysOh yes, Roberto's in Vauxhall has/had one, about 10 years ago. They also had a faux columned interior garden scene going on, didn't they.Or was I just drunk? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136324-new-french-restaurant-on-north-cross-road/page/4/#findComment-1107089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Seabag Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Oh yes, Roberto's in Vauxhall has/had one, about> 10 years ago. They also had a faux columned> interior garden scene going on, didn't they.Is that the place that was on the ground floor of the beige tower block which was demolished a few years back? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136324-new-french-restaurant-on-north-cross-road/page/4/#findComment-1107097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Don't think so Jeremy, if it's what I think sb is referring to, it's the restaurant on South Lambeth Road that the MI5 spy famously lost his laptop one night after a drunken night there. Despite the interior the food is/was good... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136324-new-french-restaurant-on-north-cross-road/page/4/#findComment-1107117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLeg Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 A little over ?3 an oyster is pretty steep if they're selling fairly 'standard' Dorsets or such. If they're splurging on the more expensive Mersea or some of the high-end French one's them it'd be about right. If they're importing from the continent or Republic of Ireland then the euro exchange rate won't help that price. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136324-new-french-restaurant-on-north-cross-road/page/4/#findComment-1107154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 JoeLeg Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> A little over ?3 an oyster is pretty steepThink your sums are a little off, Joe. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136324-new-french-restaurant-on-north-cross-road/page/4/#findComment-1107189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 The oysters are 'Fines de Claire' which are French and cost ?2.25 each for a dozen, ?2.50 each for half a dozen. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136324-new-french-restaurant-on-north-cross-road/page/4/#findComment-1107219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLeg Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Jeremy Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> JoeLeg Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > A little over ?3 an oyster is pretty steep> > Think your sums are a little off, Joe.I think you're right. Mea culpa.Sounds about right for fines de clare though. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136324-new-french-restaurant-on-north-cross-road/page/4/#findComment-1107227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheArtfulDogger Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Got to admit I'm already disappointed without trying this place, simply because I fancied a Sunday evening meal and despite their door and website stating open weekends till 11:30 they shut at 5pm on a Sunday night... OPENING HOURSTuesday to Friday 12? 11.30pmWeekends 10am ? 11.30pm Oh well will have to find somewhere else for the night now.Hopefully they will correct their opening hours to avoid confusion in the future. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136324-new-french-restaurant-on-north-cross-road/page/4/#findComment-1108189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveybigpotatoes Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I went with my wife last nice - thought it was excellent. A lovely little place and am sure to go back.Not cheap but I thought very reasonable really. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136324-new-french-restaurant-on-north-cross-road/page/4/#findComment-1108218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecorderSue Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 What about the French Restaurant on lordship Lane which has been there for donkeys years? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136324-new-french-restaurant-on-north-cross-road/page/4/#findComment-1108302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DovertheRoad Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 RecorderSue Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> What about the French Restaurant on lordship Lane> which has been there for donkeys years?Call it a wild guess. But the thread title suggests this discussion is about the new one on North Cross Road. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136324-new-french-restaurant-on-north-cross-road/page/4/#findComment-1108443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDmummy Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Just had a very lovely night lunch in Bonne Bouffe. Great food and charming staff. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136324-new-french-restaurant-on-north-cross-road/page/4/#findComment-1108501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DadOf4 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Went to La Bonne Bouffe for the first time on Saturday.It was chaos as they'd had a problem with their booking system and taken far too many bookings. However, they dealt with it pretty well and placated the ED masses with free bubblyThe room is lovely and their formula seems like a really smart idea: simple French bistro dishes, done well.However, IMO, theyre not done anywhere near well enough. If you're going to do the simple (yet pricey) thing, that simple has to be really good - and it was, OK ish. OK terrine, just ok mussels, celeriac remulade (sic?) with nothing else on plate (just too simple for ?7 IMO) Chicken main course just needed to be cooked a few minutes less and they forgot the tarragon - think you get the idea - nearly there - but with nowhere to hide when its this simpleI will go back, because I think they're just starting out and the chaos of this weekend probably was reflected in the food. Plus they do seem to pretty passionate. A bit more thought on the food and I think this could become a firm favorite (in a comfy slippers sort of way) , however if they cant deliver on the food it will be one of those places that ED eventually realises they could eat better at home for a lot lessfine margins Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136324-new-french-restaurant-on-north-cross-road/page/4/#findComment-1108660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheff Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Agreed - Saturday was rather chaotic. We ended up being sat about an hour late but we were plied with Champagne and a cocktail at the end.From sitting at the bar you could see just how busy they were in the kitchen and the unfortunate pressure on the front of house must have had an impact.But, credit where its due, the staff were working their socks off to get things right.Food was good, but as above, i'd like to try again on a less manic nights.All in all I think this could be a great little place, they just need to get the booking system working! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136324-new-french-restaurant-on-north-cross-road/page/4/#findComment-1108664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 The restuarant owners need to be told directly at the time of any short commings. I'm sure they were aware of the down falls.. No excuse for over bookings though. Especially in such a small space where there is little chance of reseating people. DulwichFox Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136324-new-french-restaurant-on-north-cross-road/page/4/#findComment-1108667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snooks Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Must say 2 of us had a gorgeous meal there yesterday and will be going back. Service was considerate and efficient Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136324-new-french-restaurant-on-north-cross-road/page/4/#findComment-1109932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueOrr0103 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Just to add to Snooks, my husband and I had a fantastic meal yesterday. Loved the ambience and the meal. I had the duck which was divine and my husband had the chicken which was delcious too. The wine list is very good and not as expensive as we expected. All in all a great evening and we are very pleased about this new addition to ED.Sue Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/136324-new-french-restaurant-on-north-cross-road/page/4/#findComment-1110000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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