Rhumsaa Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I am very excited about the reopening even though it is as far away as physically possible from me on the IOM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorian dad Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Knock it down bring back the wooden shed with giant mushrooms outside (honest) with none of the pretentious crap served up a "cuisine" at inflated prices. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam T Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Change the coffee, that last lot was tripe in coffee cup. Good evening x-in-man, rest assured we will be changing the coffee. We will be introducing freshly ground espresso drinks (from a bona fide Barista machine I hasten to add) as well as a good quality filter coffee. Kind regards Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam T Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Knock it down bring back the wooden shed with giant mushrooms outside (honest) with none of the pretentious crap served up a "cuisine" at inflated prices. I was a big fan of the "mushrooms" outside the original shed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam T Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I am very excited about the reopening even though it is as far away as physically possible from me on the IOM Good evening Rhumsaa, hopefully you and your Dad will make it down for Sunday lunch: It won't be a carvery, but it will be up to my usual standards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilligaf Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Should be a licence to make very good money down there I think that is the mistake others, including Dobbo, make. Bit of a captive customer base when the sound is probably the most scenic and beautiful place on the island. The place had been neglected for a while along with the quality of food and I often got the impression that customers were treated like visitors to the islands hotels in days gone by, as in charged too much for little as there was always another one tomorrow. I wish Sam T and his firm the very best in their venture and I'm sure the place will be much better than before as last time we went down, they were filling skips with all the kitchen equipment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilligaf Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Knock it down bring back the wooden shed with giant mushrooms outside (honest) with none of the pretentious crap served up a "cuisine" at inflated prices. Without the longtails though. I watch one calmly walk along the floor between tables once. It was huge too, "Litts" would have been proud of it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam T Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Should be a licence to make very good money down there I think that is the mistake others, including Dobbo, make. Bit of a captive customer base when the sound is probably the most scenic and beautiful place on the island. The place had been neglected for a while along with the quality of food and I often got the impression that customers were treated like visitors to the islands hotels in days gone by, as in charged too much for little as there was always another one tomorrow. I wish Sam T and his firm the very best in their venture and I'm sure the place will be much better than before as last time we went down, they were filling skips with all the kitchen equipment. Good evening dilligaf (is it wrong that I read your user name in a "Kevin 'Bloody' Wilson" voice?) It is somewhat facile for me to say that we are entering into our contract with Heritage with a "different mindset", but hopefully we will show that we are. I am hugely aware that, commercial relationships aside, we are stewards for one of the Island's premier spots and we are hoping to do it justice. This means both in terms of the food quality and, more importantly, the level of customer service. It is going to be challenging, but I trust that the things we can bring to the table, both literal and metaphorical, will be a significant asset to the island. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hboy Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 That sounds sensible Sam T. The last thing you need is an unsound sound cafe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Down Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) Change the coffee, that last lot was tripe in coffee cup. Good evening x-in-man, rest assured we will be changing the coffee. We will be introducing freshly ground espresso drinks (from a bona fide Barista machine I hasten to add) as well as a good quality filter coffee. Kind regards Sam Are we to expect City of London type pricing on the food and drinks? Edited February 15, 2017 by Neil Down 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellefield Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Change the coffee, that last lot was tripe in coffee cup. Good evening x-in-man, rest assured we will be changing the coffee. We will be introducing freshly ground espresso drinks (from a bona fide Barista machine I hasten to add) as well as a good quality filter coffee. Kind regards Sam Are we to expect City of London type pricing on the food and drinks? only for the visitors, there will be a lower tariff for the comeovers, and an even lower tariff for the stayovers and those who can prove they are purebloods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lurker Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Any truth in a rumour I heard that it was going to become a Coffee Republic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barlow Strada Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) i was in coffee republic once. a big range rover car pulled up and parked half on the pavement across the road. a bloke got out, strolled in and walked beĥind the counter, then helped himself to a few cákes. he was preßumably the owner. he had a quick wôrd with the ßtaff änd left to fill ĥîs face. uñprofessional, unhygenic, arrogant Edited February 15, 2017 by Barlow Strada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bees Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Hahaha, he's alright, he is a business man but there is not a lot you can add to that. He is good at what he does, you're not jealous are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2bad Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Any truth in a rumour I heard that it was going to become a Coffee Republic? Its the same people, what a wonderful place to meet with Jesus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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