magnolia kitchen

[magnolia]

We are pleased to announce that our kitchen is re-opening from this Thursday.

[Jah Lush]

Hoorah! I've been meaning to pop in for a while. By the way what time do you open on Fridays? As I was thinking of nipping in with a couple of young ladies for a spot of lunch. Probably the week after though.

[HonaloochieB]

Jah Lush Wrote:

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> Hoorah! I've been meaning to pop in for a while.

> By the way what time do you open on Fridays? As I

> was thinking of nipping in with a couple of young

> ladies for a spot of lunch. Probably the week

> after though.

Taking a couple of young ladies for lunch, sir? But 'probably the week after'?

The week after what, exactly? Will these particular young ladies learn that there is really no such thing as a free lunch?

Honestly JL, I'm torn between somewhat envious admiration and insisting you be horsewhipped on the steps of your club.

(That's by the fathers of the young ladies in question, of course, not themselves).

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Super, Jah - I'm available next Friday for a spot of luncheon.

[HonaloochieB]

Peckhamgatecrasher Wrote:

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> Super, Jah - I'm available next Friday for a spot

> of luncheon.

Good idea, PGC, well done for putting yourself forward as chaperone.

I bet those two young women breating sighs of relief.

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Always happy to school the younger ones a la Gigi [and the older coots in the fair art of spelling]

[Strawbs]

Also do we need to book for sunday lunch? I hear it is wicked and always packed or can we just turn up? Im assuming there is a great veggie option..

thanks

[TJ]

What are the opening times??

I have turned up 3 times and it has been shut or not serving food on each occasion.

[Jah Lush]

HonaloochieB Wrote:

> The week after what, exactly?

Payday old bean. Got the day off you see. Unfortunately the kitchen won't be open by then though so I'll just have to take the ladies somewhere else. Damned shame.

[MrBen]

Magnolia,

Having eaten 4 times I was mightily impressed. Are you open for lunch during the week? And do you still have Wifi?

[EDOldie]

Went past this morning and there was a sign saying open for breakfast from 9 -12 and then open for lunch. Didn't have time today to go in today but did anyone and if so what was it like? Might try it at the weekend but since it changed it always seemed an evening and sunday lunch pub.

[Penguin68]

I have just come back from eating dinner there - the menu is quite pedestrian but the chef (Tunisian) can really season well, and may be encouraged to introduce more interesting dishes - we discussed tagines. It was his second day, and I guess he may have chosen a 'safe' menu with predictably popular dishes to start with. He claims to cook from a French tradition; I have no reason to dispute this. I saw a rib-eye being cut - the quality of meat looks good and the steaks were of pleasing width. The service was attentive (but there weren't many customers to put it under pressure). The chef asked whether I had thought about breakfast - clearly they want to make a thing of this. It may be stupidly reassuring to hear chefs back chat in French in the kitchen, but it is reassuring anyhow.

[annaj]

I had a girls lunch there today with another forumite and it was lovely.

Good, simple, well cooked, well seasoned, chunky sandwiches and crispy thin chips.

The only downside was that we were the only people in there.

I didn't think I could love this pub any more than I already did, but I do. I'll definitely be back for brunch soon.

[Mick Mac]

I think its principally a pub for girls/ladies to have a chat and some food. I'm not sure there is sufficient demand for this for the pub to survive. Everyone seems to say its lovely but also tend to say there were very few people in it. I hope it survives but I preferred the old pub, sorry.

[Sue]

We were there on Sunday afternoon and it was packed.

With both women and men :)

We had roast lamb for a late Sunday lunch, which was delicious.

I definitely prefer it to the old Magdala.

[SteveT]

I miss the old comedy club, best thing about that pub by a streak.

[bignumber5]

Mick Mac Wrote:

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> I think its principally a pub for girls/ladies to

> have a chat and some food. I'm not sure there is

> sufficient demand for this for the pub to survive.

We head there more often than we head anywhere else. I'd say it's my favourite pub in the area at the mo, and i'm a fella. It's not packed out during the day, but it's not a workin-chaps-lunchtime-pint venue so it's not going to be. It seems to be doing well in the evenings. I hope it says putt (sp?).

[Jeremy]

SteveT Wrote:

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> I miss the old comedy club, best thing about that pub by a streak.

Me too... had some really great nights there, that was one of the best things about ED. I know the Hob isn't that far away, but it's not quite the same. Saying that, I prefer the new Magnolia to the previous bright-yellow-paint version of the Magdala.

[Gerrard]

In my humble opinion, the Magnolia is by far the best place to go for a Sunday roast locally. I have often been left disappointed and spent a long time avoiding pubs for a roast because the quality can often be lacking, portions are small, or I can simply make a much better meal at home. This is not the case with the Magnolia, the quality is excellent, portions are huge and the service is very attentive and friendly. It has quickly become my favourite pub on Lordship Lane.

Oh yes, and guess what? I am a bloke too, and all the other blokes present from our party went away impressed, very merry and satisfied. The women loved it too.

[Dulwich_ Park_ Fairy]

I hope it survives but I preferred the old pub, sorry.

Can you show the 6 Nations matches? Please.

[spoon]

Has the food poisoning been eradicated yet or is there a new strain available?

[jonsuissy]

...and the Lions

...and the Ashes

[Sue]

PLEASE PLEASE no sports - there are plenty of other pubs in ED, please keep the Magnolia sport-free :)

(except Wimbledon :)) they can hire in a telly for that :)))

[Dulwich_ Park_ Fairy]

PLEASE PLEASE no sports - there are plenty of other pubs in ED, please keep the Magnolia sport-free

There really isn't though. The CPT is a useless space for watching sport, which just leaves the Vale and the EDT. We promise to leave before 7 o'clock, honest.

[Sue]

Dulwich_ Park_ Fairy Wrote:

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> PLEASE PLEASE no sports - there are plenty of

> other pubs in ED, please keep the Magnolia

> sport-free

>

> There really isn't though. The CPT is a useless

> space for watching sport, which just leaves the

> Vale and the EDT. We promise to leave before 7

> o'clock, honest.

xxxxxx

But we're often there in the afternoon - and do not want a telly interfering with our relaxation :)

Doesn't Hoopers have a telly? You could have sport and an excellent range of ales as well!