Monkey nuts and burgers!

[Lowlander]

Louisa Wrote:

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> I hate how gastropubs don't even sell small bags

> of nuts anymore. Who wants to snack on a bowl of

> olives with your pint? Bring back bar freebies

> like the old days, roasties, crisps, nuts. Comfort

> food, not pretentious food.

>

> Louisa.

The only thing allowed to pass your lips with a pint is a cigarette (preferably unfiltered).

[Earl Aelfheah]

A lot of what people may assume to be contrived, self conscious behaviour is often the opposite - a naive playfulness, a lack of concern about what others think. Conversely, being unreasonably concerned with (and overtly critical of) what others are doing, belies a real sense of self consciousness. It hints at repression of the true self, a pretentiousness, in the literal sense. In other words, I think keekybreeks is secretly a hipster. He certainly seems to be in the mindset of a hipster. That rusk cafe for example... it could be a goer you know KB.

[maxxi]

Have a tipple on any nearby roof terrace or in any hostelry garden near GBK when they start cooking - there is a foul smell pumped out from the age-old and rancid oil they keep using. Perhaps there is a chemical in the nuts that prevents one vomming the mouldy fries?

I know these places are really just for kids but change the oil now and again eh?

[Earl Aelfheah]

GBK has a clean bill of health from the food standards agency. http://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/en-GB/362642/Gourmet-burger-kitchen-Lordship-Lane

[Earl Aelfheah]

I will only eat gold leaf however after reading the 'most expensive food thread'. It had never occurred to me that it would make your poos sparkle.

[maxxi]

rahrahrah Wrote:

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> GBK has a clean bill of health from the food

> standards agency.

> http://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/en-GB/362642/G

> ourmet-burger-kitchen-Lordship-Lane

This link refers to an inspection in 2010.

Not saying the place has gone downhill in the 5 years since, or that it wouldn't pass today - just that when they fire-up of an evening there is a nasty stink coming from their chimney. Maybe it's not the oil, perhaps they burn off yesterday's meat products from their griddle and send the burnt-beefy pollution heavenwards. I just nose it smells bad.

Re-shit sparkling, I remember the first time I used a loo in a flat in Cologne to find they have that 'shelf' arrangement where things 'sit' before being flushed away and was told by mein host (titter) that it was to inspect the-... no I can't go on.

[keekybreeks]

titch juicy Wrote:

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> By contrast, most of the 'hipster' type

> acquantances of mine go through life happily

> enjoying themselves, whereas KB seems almost

> always miserable and bitter.

>

> I know which i'd rather be.

So you would sooner be

a) a hipster mate of yours

b) an internet based construct of artifice that probabaly lives in Whistable, avoids washing and shares a bedsit with 32 cats

[MrBen]

Arf!

I suspect KB has had a career punting whatever the latest fad is to the consuming public masses and having seen it from the other side he's suitably sceptical if not a tad jaded.

On the subject of burgers, it's not news but I tried Burger Bear at Old Nunhead last night but home delivered via Deliveroo and it was top notch. Deliveroo is proving life changing.

[Jeremy]

Just wanted to echo MrBen's recommendation for Deliveroo. It opens up a few new options if you're sick of the usual choice between curry/chinese/pizza. On Saturday we had a delivery from Kitchen 54. Chicken & waffles, wings, and a couple of salads.

[aquarius moon]

Kitchen 54 is fab. They do a good veggie breakfast hash and an amazing mushroom & avocado sub. I've not tried their waffles because the subs are quite filling, but they look delicious.

I'm pleased that more people are getting to know about them because the few times I've been in there at lunch time, they've been empty. The location isn't that good but it's well worth a visit.

[Louisa]

Just wanted to put a recommendation in for Byron Burger. I went to visit friends in Exeter at the weekend and they decided we should eat here. I was pretty apprehensive considering my view on GBK and the like, but I was surprisingly impressed. Thankfully I wasn't paying, and yes you get what you pay for and the food was delicious, but the best part of 14 quid for burger and chips? Anyway, I won't rant. It was lovely and if anyone wants to take me again I'm up for it (but I won't be paying for it myself).

Louisa.

[DulwichFox]

Louisa is an Exeter Blow-in LOL..

Byron Burger has always a good reputation. They have one at Bluewater but I have not tried it.

But then I'm not a big Burger person.

Could make an exception for you though Lou. ;-)

That would give the 'Burgers' something to talk about. :)

Foxy

[Jeremy]

Byron is far better than GBK. The cheapest burger and fries comes to ?10, so similar price to GBK or any of the local pubs. Shame we don't have anywhere nearby to get a decent burger (other than Burger Bear at the Nun's Head a couple of times a week, as MrBen mentioned).

[Earl Aelfheah]

I've not tried Byron, but will have to give it a go. Thanks for the recommendation Louisa

[Louisa]

There's one in Clapham rah, and ditto what Jeremy said above. If you're a fan of medium- rare burgers you'll be highly impressed. The meat was melt in the mouth. Various options around chip sizes and whether or not they've got jackets on etc and probably the nicest onion rings ive ever tasted.

Foxy when you taking me? Lol

Louisa.

[DulwichFox]

Louisa Wrote:

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> There's one in Clapham rah, and ditto what Jeremy

> said above. If you're a fan of medium- rare

> burgers you'll be highly impressed. The meat was

> melt in the mouth. Various options around chip

> sizes and whether or not they've got jackets on

> etc and probably the nicest onion rings ive ever

> tasted.

>

> Foxy when you taking me? Lol

>

> Louisa.

Get yer. coat. :)

Foxy

[*Bob*]

It's just two bits of bread with a lump of beef in the middle, Lou.

They're all the same.

(like pizza)

[DulwichFox]

*Bob* Wrote:

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> It's just two bits of bread with a lump of beef in

> the middle, Lou.

>

> They're all the same.

No they're not..

Food Porn ?@ThatsFoodPorn

Double Zombie Burger & Fries

DulwichFox

[*Bob*]

Yes they are

Yes they are

Yes they are

Yes they are

Yes they are

Yes they are

Yes they are

Yes they are

[stringvest]

Don't eat the nuts, just pocket them (do their brain in) and give them to a squirrel.

[Louisa]

I much prefer watching the squirrel doing the leg work on the nuts. Makes for some good photography.

Louisa.

[titch juicy]

I found Byron really disappointing. Went back for a second time and again found it really disappointing.

Honest Burger

Burger Bear

Five Guys

Bleecker St

Dirty Burger

Mother Flipper

Meat Liquor/Market/Mission

Lucky Chip

Patty & Bun

All much better than Byron

[stringvest]

Not all burgers are the same. Look at Dulwichfox burger !!!!! Give me two of those !!!!

Miller and Carter burger ok (Epping way) 12.95 steak burger,( bbq beef topping, monteray jack cheese and salad) served on a slate with bucket of fries and pot of slaw.

[Mustard]

Anderson's in Bellenden Road charges ?10 for a burger without fries. Meat from Flock and Herd.

[Louisa]

Or you could hold your nose and pop to maccers and get two extra value meals (large) and a couple of cheeseburgers for the same price.

Louisa.