POL Christmas Night Out

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 04 Oct 2005, 10:59

come on the bonoful posse. don't let the pub grub lot get their way.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 04 Oct 2005, 11:26

Can you clarify that we're having an Evening meal this time Sandra?

The 2nd sounds good for me too.

bellybabe · Post by **bellybabe** » 04 Oct 2005, 13:25

The 2nd...

I had assumed (I don't know why) that we'd be looking for a Saturday, not a Friday. I can do the 2nd but I have a full day at college the following day, 9-6, so will have to be very restrained and home at a decent hour.

I assume if we're looking at a Friday that we're definitely on for an evening rather than lunch? Evening does suit me better.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 04 Oct 2005, 14:11

Marya wrote:Can you clarify that we're having an Evening meal this time Sandra?

The 2nd sounds good for me too.

I would say that it would have to be an evening meal as its a Friday.

It would be good to book it very soon as we are now into October, so where is it to be?

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 04 Oct 2005, 18:35

Here's the Sheep's Heid Xmas menu:

Soup of the Day (v)
or
Scottish Salmon Gravadlax

Roast Turkey with all the Festive Trimmings
or
Pan-fried Salmon Fillet on a bed of Mashed Potato & Steamed Spinach
or
A Roasted Shallot & Goat's Cheese Tart with Seasonal Vegetables (v)

Christmas Pudding with a Brandy Cream
or
Rich Chocolate Fudge Cake & Ice Cream

With Tea or Coffee & a Mince Pie to Follow

Price - Â£15:95

Skittles - 2 laned skittle alley - Â£40 for the night but already booked from 7pm (check this) on 2 December. An extra Â£20 if you want to hire the child skittle replacers.

Menu doesn't sound particularly exciting to be honest, but it's Xmas after all so perhaps we shouldn't expect much.

Bonoful menu to follow.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 04 Oct 2005, 18:43

Its a pity the Sheepy don't do salmom ice cream, one could have salmon for every course.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 04 Oct 2005, 18:57

How about this? I didn't know James Thomson had bought over Prestonfield House but his Rhubarb restaurant sounds the biz. I used to be a regular at the Witchery at one time, in the days when I still had a disposable income. Lunch is a steal at that price though, and if it's good enough for Shirley Manson and Joan Collins...

www.prestonfield.com

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 04 Oct 2005, 19:00

He has owned PH for over a year now and Ive eaten there twice. Its pretty good. I def wouldn't mind going there again. Its not in Porty tho.

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 04 Oct 2005, 19:01

The 2nd sounds good to me too. I'm more inclined to go for the Bonoful and it's not because of the smoking, as Bonoful is non-smoking too.

I just love their food and reckon it'll be better value for money than the Sheepie's Xmas menu. It's just the thought of tramping out into the cold to find a place to drink after we're done there that's a bit off-putting.

I'm a wimp.

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 04 Oct 2005, 19:22

Bob Jefferson wrote:How about this? I didn't know James Thomson had bought over Prestonfield House but his Rhubarb restaurant sounds the biz. I used to be a regular at the Witchery at one time, in the days when I still had a disposable income. Lunch is a steal at that price though, and if it's good enough for Shirley Manson and Joan Collins...

www.prestonfield.com

It sounds lovely. We'd have to dress up a bit to go there though.

And behave ourselves.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 04 Oct 2005, 19:26

I'm sure you would scrub up ecm. Not so sure about you being able to behave yourself though.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 04 Oct 2005, 20:15

Bob Jefferson wrote:I'm sure you would scrub up ecm. Not so sure about you being able to behave yourself though.

Re scrubbing up - I've yet to forgive Portly for telling me I scrubbed up well at a "posh" do at the Rugby Club several years ago.

So go VERY carefully, Mr Jefferson, as Ecm is as unforgiving as I am!!!

But I agree with you about the latter point. She actually does not know what the word "behave" means!!

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 04 Oct 2005, 20:18

It's just the thought of tramping out into the cold to find a place to drink after we're done there that's a bit off-putting.

The Assblower is "under new management" and is only a step away from Bonoful

...........................

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 04 Oct 2005, 21:48

Bob Jefferson wrote:How about this? I didn't know James Thomson had bought over Prestonfield House but his Rhubarb restaurant sounds the biz. I used to be a regular at the Witchery at one time, in the days when I still had a disposable income. Lunch is a steal at that price though, and if it's good enough for Shirley Manson and Joan Collins...

www.prestonfield.com

I have read very mixed reviews about Prestonfield's Food mainly expensive and disappointing. Never been though.

Did you know the Politican of the Year award is not being held at Prestofield this year, wonder why

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 04 Oct 2005, 21:52

ecm wrote:It's just the thought of tramping out into the cold to find a place to drink after we're done there that's a bit off-putting.

ditto and not far to stagger home for both of us

Not that we would get drunk though

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 04 Oct 2005, 21:53

Not that we would get drunk though

Jackson Priest · Post by **Jackson Priest** » 05 Oct 2005, 16:26

I have casted my vote. Now it's 8-8.

It's very exciting.

JP.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 05 Oct 2005, 16:58

Poppy wrote:Re scrubbing up - I've yet to forgive Portly for telling me I scrubbed up well at a "posh" do at the Rugby Club several years ago.

How ungracious of me. Had I been drinking?

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 05 Oct 2005, 17:39

Porty wrote:
Poppy wrote:Re scrubbing up - I've yet to forgive Portly for telling me I scrubbed up well at a "posh" do at the Rugby Club several years ago.
How ungracious of me. Had I been drinking?

Whether you had been boozing or not does not make any difference!!!!!

However, I was sober at the time so maybe that's why you did not recognise me.............

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 05 Oct 2005, 18:30

Here's the Bonoful Xmas menu:

Starters
Malai Tikka - marinated overnight in yogurt and spices. Served with salad and sauce.

Chicken Wings - cooked in tandoor, then fried with eggs and herbs. Served with salad and sauce.

Chot Potti - mixed vegetables in a medium sauce, spiced with vinegar, layered with crushed popadums.

Javed Puri - chopped meat cooked in medium sauce. Finished with coconut, served with mini puris.

Main Courses
Horin Razma - venison cooked with green pepper, spring onions, mixed herbs and coconut in a mild sauce.

Jinga Bahar - shell-on King Prawn fried with butter in a medium sauce. Finished with spring onions and coriander, this is a South India dish.

Duck Jaalsha - cooked in yogurt, green chillies, green pepper, mixed spice and fresh coriander. Slightly hot dish.

Murgh Masala - tandoori chicken cooked with mince meat, garnished with green pepper, tomatoes and coriander in medium sauce.

Pilau or Lemon Rice
Plain or Garlic Nan

Dessert
Julabi - traditional Bangladeshi sweet rings
or
Kulfi - Indian ice cream
or
Coffee

Available from 1 Nov - 7 Jan. Â£16:95 a head.

I think I'm ready to vote!

bearcub · Post by **bearcub** » 05 Oct 2005, 21:51

As a lifetime (well, 2 week or summat like that

) member of the Sheep Heid Party, I have to register my disappointment at the Party Manifesto launched recently. To my mind, it is nothing but tired retreads of policies already shown to be wanting. (and they won't let me play skittles

)

It is therefore, with great regret, that I tender my resignation from the Sheep Heid Party and announce my defection to the new, dynamic Bonoful Party, a party who're forward looking and not afraid to champion new ideas. This could be the start of a wonderful relationship

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 05 Oct 2005, 22:06

It's certainly imaginative, isn't it? I don't think I can ever remember seeing duck on an Indian menu and certainly not venison, or 'deer meat' as it's described on the menu.

What I do feel is that they have at least made the effort. Soup of the flipping day? A bed of Smash? Give me a break!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 05 Oct 2005, 22:33

[quote="Bob Jefferson"]Here's the Bonoful Xmas menu:

[quote]Chicken Wings - cooked in tandoor, then fried with eggs and herbs. Served with salad and sauce.

Bizarre - chicken wings fried with eggs

but then no smash hurrah!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 06 Oct 2005, 20:15

Right, as Party season is getting closer this poll will be closed at Midnight tomorrow.

I'll let you know on Saturday the venue with the most votes and you can let me know if you are free to attend on 2nd December so I can book a table.

Jackson Priest · Post by **Jackson Priest** » 08 Oct 2005, 10:34

Bob wrote

I don't think I can ever remember seeing duck on an Indian menu and certainly not venison, or 'deer meat' as it's described on the menu

Do you think they mean reindeer meat? That would be a nice festive touch.

JP.

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 08 Oct 2005, 10:38

There is nothing more festive than a curry. Go Bonoful - and have a spicy Xmas.

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 08 Oct 2005, 11:12

Sorry, been absent for a few days. Computer had a relapse but after major invasive surgery is now hopefully on the mend! Dates and venue are fine for me Sandra so count me in. The Bonoful menu looks brilliant - I could eat it right now

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 08 Oct 2005, 11:24

It might be a bit dry, or plasticky.

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 08 Oct 2005, 11:26

Dadaist wrote:It might be a bit dry, or plasticky.

I concede.........I asked for that one

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 08 Oct 2005, 11:57

Jackson Priest wrote:Bob wrote
I don't think I can ever remember seeing duck on an Indian menu and certainly not venison, or 'deer meat' as it's described on the menu
Do you think they mean reindeer meat? That would be a nice festive touch.

JP.

Ah, yes. I hadn't considered that possibility. Rudolph Rogan Josh - yummy! (sorry kids)

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 08 Oct 2005, 12:42

Robin Pakora.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 08 Oct 2005, 12:54

As you've guessed Bonoful is the winner.

Names please (I've got you down Epykat, is Mr Epykat also coming?)

Does 2nd December at 7.30pm suit everyone? Will book once I've got numbers (and will let you know if a deposit is required).

I will book a skittles session in the new year if you are interested.

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 08 Oct 2005, 13:14

Can you add me please (BB can't make it).

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 08 Oct 2005, 13:42

Add myself and (drum roll, please!

) Ali

to the list please, Sandra.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 08 Oct 2005, 14:37

Count me in. The menu for the Sheep Heid finally arrived this morning (I'd given up and collected one myself in the interim) along with booking details for the skittles.

Basket suppers from this 'award winning food' establishment include a variety of burgers as well as that old favourite, chicken nuggets. (Wot! No Turkey Twizzlers?)

If you would prefer a 'buffet' there is a narrow range of crisps, peanuts and cheese puffs. If you are prepared to stretch to Â£4:95 they will bung in 'stuffed vol au vents'. However, prior notice is required - presumably so they have time to nip down to the cash 'n' carry.

Talk Porty ~ Portobello

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