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Terroirs is a fantastic restaurant with great food, wine and atmosphere. G&B had an interesting wine selection and the space was nice but the food wasn't great, the atmosphere lacking and the service patchy at best - probably a few of the reasons why it didn't survive. The new place will be a success and offer a proper alternative to the Palmerston and Franklins. Prices will be a little higher but it is generally an affluent area and should be able to support it - just a surprise that it has taken so long for such a place to come along.

rahrahrah Wrote:

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> El Dude, do you have a connection to the new

> place?


Ha - no, not at all although looking back, it does read that way! Just like good restaurants and prefer them to be local - nice to get something new!

geh Wrote:

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> had a meal at The Green Man & French Horn last

> week, owned by Terroirs.

>

> Faultless food, and fantastic friendly

> knowledgable service.

>

> Would be very pleased if they came to Se22


Yes Have been there too a couple of times. Looking forward to the ED opening.

El Dude Wrote:

The new place will

> be a success and offer a proper alternative to the

> Palmerston and Franklins. Prices will be a little

> higher but it is generally an affluent area and

> should be able to support it - just a surprise

> that it has taken so long for such a place to come

> along.


Higher prices?! Alternatives are very nice but I would welcome more something that catered for a larger demographic rather than focussing on the more conspicuous 'affluent'. The long established local folk deserve decent value for their buck. Re: chains - generally don't do them, but had something to eat at a Carluccio's this week. A big thumbs up and they have an entire gluten free menu. For a chain, they seem to be getting it right.

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