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n4100
11 Dec 2005, 09:29 PM
I was going to second the Bermondsey area, or nearby, Canada Waters, the area there. Its not far off on the Jubilee line from Canary Wharf, and I actually crashed there for a month at a friend's place before moving over to Queen's Park. Nice place, central enough, but not overly crowded. Has some good pubs and a huge Tesco is nearby to do shopping at.
yasik19
12 Dec 2005, 01:37 AM
right here (http://www.thehotelatchelsea.com/cvh/home/index.html) ;)
i'll come and visit.
nicephoras
12 Dec 2005, 01:55 AM
Hotel living isn't fun, even if that location can't be beat.
Thanks for the suggestions everyone.
gaijin
12 Dec 2005, 09:09 AM
You can and live with me in blackheath nice.
It'll be the original odd couple. You, the get up and go international lawyer and me, the lazy arse philosophy student.
gaijin
12 Dec 2005, 09:11 AM
BTW, an oil depot blew up today in an accident and sent a huge cloud of smoke floating all over South East England - an impending sign of nice's 'invasion'?!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/spl/hi/pop_ups/05/in_pictures_buncefield_fuel_depot_blast/img/3.jpg
If you stare into that long enough you can see nice's grinning face..... :D
BridgeMonkee
12 Dec 2005, 09:48 AM
Blackheath is nice, Nice...but it is a little Twee...and somewhat fey
Pie & Mash anyone? traditional beef pie and eels and lost of liquor sauce
Manze's in Bermondsey SE1
This is the oldest still-operating Pie and Mash shop in London (- and therefore in the world). It dates back to 1892, and the furnishings and fittings are quite lovely in a basic way. The servings are generous and here you have the option of stewed eels as well as the usual range.
johno
12 Dec 2005, 01:37 PM
Pie and Mash??? good god, what the hell is the matter w/ you English??? (I'll be joining you for a couple weeks, from 12/21 to 1/5).
gaijin
12 Dec 2005, 02:27 PM
There's some great pie and mash in South London...
johno
12 Dec 2005, 02:55 PM
ok... what's mash... and what kind of pie is served with it?
BridgeMonkee
12 Dec 2005, 03:22 PM
There's some great pie and mash in South London...
Speaking as a former (born n bred) resident of the People's Republic of Sarf London (Brixton), One often finds the real London in the South and the East of the city. . .Pie & Mash, Ah, its lovely stuff. . .
What is it the lad from Pennsylvania asks?
It is what people should do with a potato – that is mash it up
Pie and Mash is quite simply the most traditional food that London has to offer. "Eel Pie and Mash Houses" have been around since the 18th century - the first ones opening in pre-Dickensian and Victorian London.
Historically, the pies were made from scraps of beef and vegetables, leftovers or from the local markets, under a pastry crust. The mashed potatoes were liberally covered in parsley gravy or "liquor".
Nice to sample with Jellied Eels :D
Dave_M
12 Dec 2005, 03:47 PM
ok... what's mash... and what kind of pie is served with it?
Ah the good old language barrier...try not to think of a pie as a dessert in this instance. They aint blueberry you know :)
Meat pies!
Mashed Potatoes!
It's as English as Fish n' Chips and Vindaloo Curry
Clan
12 Dec 2005, 04:16 PM
ok... what's mash... and what kind of pie is served with it?
I should sig this - pure comedy :D
nicephoras
12 Dec 2005, 04:27 PM
Sorry, but pies should not have meat. And incidentally, I recently found out what marmite is. UGH!
BridgeMonkee
12 Dec 2005, 05:08 PM
Sorry, but pies should not have meat.
Pizza Pie?
Agree with you on marmite.
But make sure you try a pork pie and a scotch egg while you are over there.
Clan
12 Dec 2005, 05:16 PM
Bovril - don't forget the Bovril :D
It's rather like that Irish brew, Guinness, it's an acquited taste ;)
Clan
12 Dec 2005, 05:17 PM
.......and some good old bangers and mash too.
gaijin
14 Dec 2005, 07:48 AM
Sorry, but pies should not have meat. And incidentally, I recently found out what marmite is. UGH!
Blasphemy!!! :eek:
Of course a pie should have meat, what the hell is wrong with you...?
And don't knock steak and kidney unless you've tried it. ;) :p
nicephoras
14 Dec 2005, 01:12 PM
I'm not moving to England for the food! I mean, really, pork pie? Now, granted, I don't eat pork, but if I did, I still wouldn't eat that. ;)
When I want food, I'll visit family in Madrid. :D
P.S. ganu, the last two lines in your sig are of slightly contrasting nature, non?
gaijin
14 Dec 2005, 02:17 PM
P.S. ganu, the last two lines in your sig are of slightly contrasting nature, non?
A pleasant message topped off with a swear word...
Well that's what most Russians say isn't it?
nicephoras
14 Dec 2005, 02:55 PM
A pleasant message topped off with a swear word...
Well that's what most Russians say isn't it?
Its been a while, but I don't recall that being the traditional Russian holiday greeting.