SimonS Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 Kumquat Mae is in the Star today. Thanks for your comments - PM me if you are interested in hearing more (or join the FB group). http://www.thestar.co.uk/food/Kumquat-comeback-gets-big-boost.6157833.jp?CommentPage=1&CommentPageLength=10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randolf Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Sorry to be the one to bring the tone down, but I think it's only fair that we hear both sides of the story! I sincerely hope the food has changed - I ate there for a friend's birthday and it was bland and under-seasoned and very over-priced. It was priced as though we were eating in a plush restaurant, but it felt more like eating at a student mate's house, all I needed was neighbours on the telly and the plate on my lap. And before anybody says anything - I don't work for The Bohemian, don't like that place either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claret Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Sorry to be the one to bring the tone down, but I think it's only fair that we hear both sides of the story! I sincerely hope the food has changed - I ate there for a friend's birthday and it was bland and under-seasoned and very over-priced. It was priced as though we were eating in a plush restaurant, but it felt more like eating at a student mate's house, all I needed was neighbours on the telly and the plate on my lap. And before anybody says anything - I don't work for The Bohemian, don't like that place either. I must agree - when I went there a few years ago, I thought it was highly overpriced for the quality of the food. They were comparable to the prices of meat dishes in other restaurants, who can justify those prices as meat is generally a bit pricer than veg. The restaurant was nothing special either. However, this new venture does sound very interesting - and seems to make a lot of sense too! I think I would like to give it a go some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonS Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 Sorry to be the one to bring the tone down, but I think it's only fair that we hear both sides of the story! I sincerely hope the food has changed - I ate there for a friend's birthday and it was bland and under-seasoned and very over-priced. It was priced as though we were eating in a plush restaurant, but it felt more like eating at a student mate's house, all I needed was neighbours on the telly and the plate on my lap. And before anybody says anything - I don't work for The Bohemian, don't like that place either. I must agree - when I went there a few years ago, I thought it was highly overpriced for the quality of the food. They were comparable to the prices of meat dishes in other restaurants, who can justify those prices as meat is generally a bit pricer than veg. The restaurant was nothing special either. However, this new venture does sound very interesting - and seems to make a lot of sense too! I think I would like to give it a go some time. Thanks. Points noted. Nowhere is always perfect or to everyone's taste. Sorry you didn't like the quality of the food. It wasn't my restaurant (I am Nicky's friend) but the prices had to provide a wage to the cook and also take into account the overheads of running a restaurant. As it says in the Star article it was difficult to fill the restaurant during the week. This was hopefully the best idea to bring Kumquat Mae back. The event is priced at £14.50 for three courses and the pub is lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarmyArmy Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 out of principle and for moral reasons i will never set foot in a veggie restaurant so you can keep you lentils!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonS Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 out of principle and for moral reasons i will never set foot in a veggie restaurant so you can keep you lentils!! There is a meat/murderer option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonS Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 out of principle and for moral reasons i will never set foot in a veggie restaurant so you can keep you lentils!! :hihi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarmyArmy Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 There is a meat/murderer option. sorry for taking nature's option and respecting the food chain why would a vegetarian restaurant even exist? and more to the point why would they have a meat option?! srely that defeats the whole option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venkman Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Will hopefully be there for the 28th! Really nice menu and I haven't bee in the University Arms in years. All the best for night and looking forward to details for the next one too :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emal Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Good luck Nicky,fantastic idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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