The Patch

[MrBen]

And what about those people who ask why a bar or restaurant isn't busy in the first week of January?! Anyone in the business knows that January isn't a good month full stop.

[bob]

Otta Did Brian also have a connection with the bowls club near the Horse stables on the south circular.

Bob S

[Otta]

Exactly right, which is how my dad knew him. He was always really good to me, and he always had some filthy jokes to share. He moved with his new wife to Norfolk (I think) around the turn of the century, and unfortunately died a couple of years ago (or maybe more). Very young to go, but he used to drink gallons of vodka, and I think he'd had 3 heart attacks before 30.

Really lovely bloke.

[bob]

Yes he was nice guy he got me some work at the club on their cellar cooling sad to hear he is no longer with us.

Bob S

[Mick Mac]

Otta Wrote:

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> Exactly right, which is how my dad knew him. He

> was always really good to me, and he always had

> some filthy jokes to share. He moved with his new

> wife to Norfolk (I think) around the turn of the

> century,

turn of the century - that's the first time I have seen that term referring to 2000... makes me feel old for some reason.

[Otta]

Haha I know. I felt it was weird as I typed it.

[maxxi]

MrBen Wrote:

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> And what about those people who ask why a bar or

> restaurant isn't busy in the first week of

> January?! Anyone in the business knows that

> January isn't a good month full stop.

Now I don't want to be pernickety and it may be because it was their 25p/wing night (every Tuesday) but visited the Flying Pig again tonight - 8pm and it was standing room only.

[titch juicy]

can anyone post a link to the menu at The Patch please

[Jah Lush]

I posted one on here around Xmas but as they say - Google is your friend you lazy so and so.

[titch juicy]

Jah Lush Wrote:

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> I posted one on here around Xmas but as they say -

> Google is your friend you lazy so and so.

That was my first port of call. I googled 'the patch east dulwich menu' and couldn't find one

[MrBen]

Titch, I ate there last night and the menu is almost identical to the NYE menu on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/dulwichpatch

Food wise it was one of the best meals I can say I've ever had locally (?70 for two for two courses, bread, water plus four large drinks). I actually preferred it to ToastED in terms of more conventional portions. Also spotted... another regular forumite in there with one of the best "I didnt realise it doesn't comes with chips" ever. :-)

Nice atmosphere and for a Tuesday in early Jan I counted about 30 covers with 12 or so at the bar. I looked out for Foxy peering through the windows but didn't see him.

Maxxi - Wing night? I'm in!

[Mick Mac]

What did you choose MrB ?

[MrBen]

Well Mick. It had to be the spiced parsnip and apple soup with blue cheese croutons followed by seared duck breast, red cabbage puree and braised lentils. You dig?

[AGW3]

MrBen Wrote:

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> Food wise it was one of the best meals I can say

> I've ever had locally (?70 for two for two

> courses, bread, water plus four large drinks). I

> actually preferred it to ToastED in terms of more

> conventional portions. Also spotted... another

> regular forumite in there with one of the best "I

> didnt realise it doesn't comes with chips" ever.

> :-)

Hello Mr. Ben,

I think that your coverage on last night's event at The Patch was very accurate. I was there last night as well and I would agree with your comments on the food and so forth. However, I must agree with the other forumite that you spotted and the inability to order side orders.

I also noticed that the tables are well spaced apart, so I must congratulate you on your sharp ears with regard to picking up the other forumite's comment. :)

[????]

Foxy was too busy eating a Whopper at BK...that comes with chips

[unlurked]

Wonder how many stars the Patch has got? No rating displayed, and couldn't find it on website.

Inside Out tv prog other day suggests mandatory display of hygiene score not far off.

[Otta]

Will it even have a score yet?

[unlurked]

If they have been checked they would have a score. If not checked they can get a poster saying they are waiting to be checked (rather than risk people thinking no score displayed as low).

[fernado]

The restaurant section of The Patch seems to have been shut for the past few days. Anyone know why?

[MrBen]

Just tweaking a few things kitchen side for a few days I think. New menu starting later this week which is hopefully going to be as good as the last few....

[fernado]

Ah, good stuff. Thanks. Ate once a fair while ago (it was excellent) and have been meaning to return...