Patrick

Here I sit in Florida waiting for Ivan, and instead I get treated to even more blowing hot air from a certain poster. I suggest you buy yourself a good dictionary.

Sport coat is a legitimate term and it doesn't mean a parka!! Anyone with a brain larger than a pea, knew that it was a sport coat that PThurman was talking about, not some sort of heavy outer garment.

From a typical on line dictionary:

"Noun 1. sport coat - lightweight single-breasted jacket; often striped in the colors of a club or school
blazer, sport jacket, sports coat, sports jacket
jacket - a short coat"

Now m_kingdom, I know that you are far more billiant that the typical dictionary, and I'm sure you'll have a dozen reasons why this above information is totally incorrect, but why don't you go blow it out somwhere else so we can have normal discussions around here? Sit within your cirle of pretentious fools like yourselves and impress each other. WE ARE NOT IMPRESSED.

DickPatterson

"Lento", not "lente".

m_kingdom2

I'm flattered you take the time to research these things, however, if you care to research further, all European language translations of overcoat remain a coat, never a jacket, and a jacket is never a coat. Europe is the world leader in fashion (yes there's Marc Jacobs, and Ralph Lauren - who has severely damaged his image with his Polo diffusion range - but we're not really an huge fan of them.

Enjoy Ivan my dear, be sure to wear a coat or is that a jacket? oh well!

m_kingdom2

Quite right, it's been some time since I've played the piano in any real capacity.

Patrick

Bully, for you m_kingdom. However since you ARE showing that your brain is smaller that a pea, let me make it clear to you that the rest of us all knew that PThurman was from this side of the pond, and we don't really give a fig what the "European" dictionaries say. We are quite happy understanding each other, thank you, and we don't really need someone to keep informing us how nasty, vulgar, and stupid Americans are -- nor that only

Patrick

sorry. hit that button too soon. I meant to complete that phrase: "nor than only you know the proper way to speak.

For the record when Americans go to Paris we don't say "Paree" either. We still stick to our own language -- as hard as that may be for you to imagine. So if you don't want to listen to Americans use their own language here, why don't you skip over those offending threads?

mamc

If you are looking for something other than British food, we enjoyed Vama (on Kings Rd) for Indian and Ishbilya (in Knightsbridge) for Middle Eastern. For a very tasty seafood dinner, we liked Fish!, a chain with several locations. It was informal (no coat needed!!)and very tasty.

earl30

I looked at this to see what new London restaurants people were talking about and instead I get an argument about somebody never having heard of the term 'coat and tie'. I realize British sometimes have a different way of saying things, but who hasn't heard that phrase and doesn't know what it refers to?

my last trip to London we ate at The Ivy, but I thought it was all hype and no substance. We did enjoy Rules, which I think was patrick's suggestion at the time. we also liked a new place in Mayfair called "the square?"

kmb

For a really unique experience try Momo Restaurant at 25 Heddon Street. They serve North African food in an incredible atmosphere with a beautiful decor and wonderful "vibe". The tables are close and the place noisy, but in a good way. We enjoyed talking with a wonderful couple from the Netherlands sitting next to us.

The restaurant is unlike anything we have ever experienced. Visit their website at http://momoresto.atempsite.com/desktopdefault.aspx. The restaurant has consistently received high ratings.
Also, wait until you see the pink taxi that is available to drive patrons home at the end of the evening! Quite a site!

carolyn

The moderately priced Brown's Restaurant on St. Martin's Lane has a good steak and mushroom tart and delicious sticky toffee pudding. They have a large menu, but I like those so well that I keep ordering the same thing.

Less than a month until I will be back in London, and I can hardly wait.

m_kingdom2

"we ate at The Ivy, but I thought it was all hype and no substance. We did enjoy Rules, which I think was patrick's suggestion at the time. we also liked a new place in Mayfair called "the square?"

The Ivy has a classic menu, the food won't blow you away, but you have to understand it's not trying to compete with michelin starred places - it's simple, good quality food that is well cooked. It's a nice place for a weekday dinner - never ever on the week-ends, awfully nouveau. It's an upmarket equivalent of a local restaurant.

The Square is an excellent one star restaurant in Bruton St. (off of Berkeley Square, hence the name), the prices aren't terribly steep, and it's opposite Stella McCartney, and the brand new Mathew Williamson store.

bettyk

Joe, if you find yourself near Buckingham Palace at lunch or dinner time, check out Bumbles on Buck. Palace Road. Great fish and chips.

Ditto if you are near Parliament, the Red Lion (upstairs restaurant) serves typical British food at a reasonable price and is quite good.

GLMDesigns

I asked this question a few months ago and got so many rude comments I couldn't believe it - just asking for suggestions on where to get a decent meal. It seems these posters are much nicer and helpful. There are some very good restaurants in London, but I have to say you really have to research. I did and was still disappointed. Just my personal opinion. It is different from the US

Kavey

M-K is a prat. How does that translate into American?

Incase this is deleted I'll put my proper response in a separate post.

Patrick

Actually the question you asked was quite a bit different. In case you forgot, here is your post:

"Author: GLMDesigns ([email protected])
Date: 03/14/2004, 08:48 pm
Message: Can anyone recommend some good basic restaurants in London-basic fare ie, steak chicken, salads. Thank you."

I'm not saying you deserved rude comments, but it is easy to see how the way your question was asked didn't get the helpful comments that the well-phrased and specific question PThurman asked did.

I think you've answered your own question in this thread when you say you were disappointed and that "it is different from the US". Precisely which is mainly what people seemed to be trying to tell you.

Kavey

I always enjoy meals at Circus, Indigo, Axis, Chez Gerard (partic the Opera Terrace branch), Le Cafe de Jardin, Gerrard's Corner (China Town, good dim sum), Zipangu, and there are lots and lots and lots of others.

It's certainly still easy to find overpriced and poor quality food in London but it's just as easy to find wonderful meals.

Elizabeth

My favorite restaurants in London:

1) Indian - Malabar Junction - on Great Russell St, near the British Museum. Many dishes from Kerala, which I dont' find in New York. OK prices (for London), nice room, very nice staff.

2) the Cafe on the Crypt at St Martins in the Field. Open every day. Atmospheric place under the church, vaulted space, simple cafeteria-style service, small nice menu, wine available, maybe beer, really excellent prices. Not unrealistic, distance-wise, if you are going to a show in the West End & willing to walk maybe 15 minutes.

3) Wagamama - always glad to find myself near one when I'm hungry. Recently I've noticed they also (in addition to nice noodle dishes) have nice desserts.

4) I like the restaurant at the top of the Tate Modern . Food is good enough and the atmosphere and view are sublime.

5) London, unlike New York (me home), has restaurants in some theatres. Look for the info in TimeOut. I love eating in these places.

Weadles

Another vote for Momo's. We had a wonderful dinner there a few weeks ago.

Dkamstra

Heres another vote for Wagamama. It is my wifes favorite restaurant. There is one on High Street in Kensington.

Lovejoy

Of my last three trips to London The Restaurant "Andrew Edmunds" was a big standout for me.In fact I think it was recommended by somebody on this board.My wife and i had a three course dinner with a bottle of wine,and an after dinner port for about £70.00.Quite a deal for London.If you do decide to go make sure you make reservations a couple of weeks in advance as they tend to book up quickly.
Here is a link for more info.
http://www.economist.com/cities/disp...mp;city_id=LDN