Two Michelin stars is good. Three is where it's at though. Eating at two three-star restaurants in 8 days was a touch extravagant though.

You probably want to make it more than just you and malabelm. Otherwise it's going to look a bit like you're grooming him.

Never tried three, must be awesome.

(@ Malabelm lol... )

Give it a go mate, you won't be disappointed. Hey, perhaps we could have a mini-country-bumpkin-BeexMeet when the weather gets better, for beer garden-tastic japes.

It was.

Let the recond show I'm cheating slightly; Alinea only technically had two stars when I ate there -- it was awarded its third a few months later in that year's guide.

If you like that place you should probably try other fine dining places, Cavey. You're unlikely to not like them.

Anyway, at the other end of the price scale, I can *massively* recommend this gastropub:

http://www.foxandbarrel.co.uk/

There are not many pubs that I know which routinely serve Dom Pérignon and a half dozen oysters on an ice bed (with shallot vinegar and Tabasco, naturally) as a starter. Assuming you don't order that, a fantastic meal for two for £30 can easily be had; fabulous cuisine IMO. They always have three guest real ales - invariably excellent and immaculately kept for less than £3/pint. Top stuff; you can't beat a good, friendly country pub. (Fab wenches pulling the pints, too )

There is a pub near me called The Fox and Hounds which I dragged Gaywood and Craster to which does awesome steak for silly prices.

I'm going to go there.

I may even take my wife.

OK. Table at Roganic booked.

Man, I'm weak.

Wedding anniversary today, so we went to Viajante. Reviews have been basically on the theme that the guy's exceedingly skilled and clever, but sometimes goes a step too far and misses the mark. We obviously caught him on a good day because it was absolutely superb. There's no menu, you just tell them whether you want 6, 9, or 12 courses, and whether there's anything you're allergic to or really don't like. We went for the six, because it was a school night and otherwise the wife would have been fast asleep before we even reached deserts, but they serve up a plethora of amuses and pre-desserts so we actually ended up with 12 total, though some were not much more than bite-sized.

A couple of courses were competent, but of the six real courses we had, four were absolutely stellar, and that's not a bad hit rate in my book. Well worth a visit, Londoners or London visitors, especially if you want to try things you wouldn't expect (and in some cases haven't ever even heard of!) It's not exactly cheap, but for what we got I thought it was pretty good value for money.

Preferably with lots of seafood.

Any suggestions?

Sweden?

A bit far for lunch!

Going to go out and have a posh lunch with the wife somewhere. Was thinking of 'Roganic', but she has specified the food has to be light, and not overly rich. Preferably with lots of seafood.

Any suggestions? I believe Tom Aikens does good fish. Anyone been?

McDonalds. Its apparently the best eatery in the world.

That's all very clever, but isn't that Subway now?

[edit]Appears so: http://www.newser.com/story/113553/and- ... nalds.html

Go to Texture. It's all very light, and they do a fish tasting menu.

http://texture-restaurant.co.uk/

Argh! FUCK OFF QUOTING THINGS I'M NOT FINISHED EDITING YET EVERYONE! THAT'S THE THIRD ONE TODAY

/crunches up Pepsi can

Posting then editing is a sign of a weak mind.

YES! Butter with ham in, spread on bread with ham in! They'd pretty much already won my vote right there.

That's all very clever, but isn't that Subway now?

[edit]Appears so: http://www.newser.com/story/113553/and- ... nalds.html

I got a subway loyalty card t'other day. I need to spend £100 to get a free 6 inch sub...

I have enough for 4 six inch subs

Never been, but it looks nice enough. I've a suspicion you'll be on a limited menu, considering that on the website it's 3 courses for £60.