tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post4828349198556239110..comments2024-03-27T11:45:40.393+00:00Comments on Cheese and Biscuits: Rules, Covent GardenChris Poplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02668565800857295023noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post-53618674686976257962009-09-16T09:18:14.091+00:002009-09-16T09:18:14.091+00:00The Greasy Spoon: Thanks for the comment. Because ...The Greasy Spoon: Thanks for the comment. Because I enjoyed the evening SO much I keep wondering whether I just got caught in the euphoria of the moment and perhaps I was exaggerating slightly. But the more I think about it, I'm sure I wasn't - it really WAS that good. And I'm extremely surprised you thought it was expensive. At £10.50 a top-class cocktail and on average £10 starter and £20 main course, Rules can almost be considered a bargain for this standard of food and service. I certainly can't think of anywhere else that's better value in this price range.Chris Poplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668565800857295023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post-26600023350818367772009-09-15T19:12:20.908+00:002009-09-15T19:12:20.908+00:00Funnily enough, I've just had my stag night at...Funnily enough, I've just had my stag night at Rules- a private party in the Graham Greene Room. I want to like Rules, or at least the idea of Rules, but I can't honestly- hand on heart- say that I came away that much impressed.<br /><br />The food was good enough, I suppose. Service was all right. The Graham Greene Room had a certain charm- in a Tunbridge Wells tea-rooms, smelly carpet circa 1954 sort of way, even if that meant the strong whiff of disinfectant coming from the kitchens towards the end of the evening.<br /><br />And it was expensive- jaw droppingly expensive, and I can think of so many other fabulous restaurants we could have gone to for half the price.The Greasy Spoonhttp://www.lukehoney.typepad.com/the_greasy_spoon/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post-27043961225572189072009-09-14T14:23:36.014+00:002009-09-14T14:23:36.014+00:00Splendid stuff. Particularly enjoyed the Sweeney T...Splendid stuff. Particularly enjoyed the Sweeney Todd reference. Rules couldn't now be a lot higher up on my list.Brownershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09494760235889452922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post-78915465169671350832009-09-12T09:47:53.273+00:002009-09-12T09:47:53.273+00:00Nice review Chris. I had already added it to my li...Nice review Chris. I had already added it to my list after Simon's glowing recommendations and I think this review has pushed it up a bit higher. <br /><br />Looking forward to your Catalonia review. Hope it's been worth the wait!Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16097443693246272412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post-22504451685146195682009-09-11T21:13:56.675+00:002009-09-11T21:13:56.675+00:00I want to go there right now!I want to go there right now!Caznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post-39460481672748081152009-09-11T13:58:21.751+00:002009-09-11T13:58:21.751+00:00Strangely enought, right before you posted your bl...Strangely enought, right before you posted your blog, Tim and I decided to have a drink at Rules.. After having read your post, I decided to enjoy dinner over there as well. They managed to get us a table at 10.30pm and we were the last one to leave the restaurant. I felt like I was back in Paris in the 50's, in a old traditional bistrot. Such a great experience.<br />And yes, the grouse is to die for!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post-85304451153117067452009-09-11T08:58:23.521+00:002009-09-11T08:58:23.521+00:00Neil: I was tempted, but I wanted to leave a bit o...Neil: I was tempted, but I wanted to leave a bit of room for a little place in Catalonia I'm visiting next week...<br /><br />Heather: Didn't say there was :) Just I believe it's rather unusual.<br /><br />Simon: Thanks for the rec, as ever. It's a real gem.<br /><br />Lizzie: Yes, you must.<br /><br />Nishitata: Colton Basset is a bit of an "everywhere" cheese these days but it was perfect for the occasion.<br /><br />ginandcrumpets: That's the idea :)Chris Poplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668565800857295023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post-45653427446719692422009-09-11T07:31:47.919+00:002009-09-11T07:31:47.919+00:00You make me want to go there. Right now.You make me want to go there. Right now.ginandcrumpetshttp://ginandcrumpets.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post-35539231642205110502009-09-10T20:01:17.825+00:002009-09-10T20:01:17.825+00:00Loved this post. Definitely made me want to go bac...Loved this post. Definitely made me want to go back to Rules. Haven't been there in ages. Cheese looked most inviting!Nishitatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13644818002836454420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post-55348552984360708612009-09-10T16:50:53.963+00:002009-09-10T16:50:53.963+00:00D'ya know, I think I've been here for one ...D'ya know, I think I've been here for one of my parents' birthdays. I can't remember much about it though so perhaps it wasn't.<br /><br />I MUST have grouse this year. MUST.Hollow Legshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152329184111658897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post-30485316738225216862009-09-10T16:37:20.952+00:002009-09-10T16:37:20.952+00:00I am delighted you enjoyed. Rules has always been...I am delighted you enjoyed. Rules has always been one of my favourite restaurants in London, even when it went through a moribund stage in the 1990's.<br /><br />It has had a lot of refurbishment and with Richard Sawyer in the kitchen now has one of the best "old school" chefs in London. <br /><br />From my day there, I know that there is no compromise in the ingredients used and the same is true in the set up and management of the bar. Brian Silva is, IMHO, one of the best mixers in London and his back bar is the most interesting, particularly his onw collection of vermouths.<br /><br />I have already spent far too much time there and I intend to continue that practice<br /><br />SimonHermano 2https://www.blogger.com/profile/00317059903586211224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post-23719732470053088552009-09-10T16:34:22.417+00:002009-09-10T16:34:22.417+00:00My question then - is what would you have to have ...My question then - is what would you have to have experienced to give a place a 10? <br /><br />Cos it sure read like a 10 and I'm very envious.HughTowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17626914401370969588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post-80242838500539664312009-09-10T15:08:01.674+00:002009-09-10T15:08:01.674+00:00Oi, nothing wrong with a little highland heather e...Oi, nothing wrong with a little highland heather every now and then ;-) <br /><br />Thanks for the great writeup, Rules has been on my list for some time and now it's at the top - will try next time I'm in the Smoke!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020861623052757554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post-3271767613593739602009-09-10T14:55:09.267+00:002009-09-10T14:55:09.267+00:00Andrew: According to Simon, it's duck, yes.Andrew: According to Simon, it's duck, yes.Chris Poplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668565800857295023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post-46355874731832519312009-09-10T14:54:16.602+00:002009-09-10T14:54:16.602+00:00You sure it was duck pate? it should have been ma...You sure it was duck pate? it should have been made with the liver and bits of the grouse itselfAndrew Webbhttp://www.eyedropper.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post-25404258448523242772009-09-10T14:51:40.849+00:002009-09-10T14:51:40.849+00:00Cheese in another room, now thats proper dining.Cheese in another room, now thats proper dining.eatmynelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624468240616285126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post-19255015425190679852009-09-10T14:49:30.997+00:002009-09-10T14:49:30.997+00:00Nice review, Chris. Was a great evening. Thanks fo...Nice review, Chris. Was a great evening. Thanks for organising.Benhttp://londonfood.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588051831069283523.post-91471537339737166762009-09-10T14:49:02.101+00:002009-09-10T14:49:02.101+00:00Gutted I missed it? MUCH?! Argh! It looks amazing....Gutted I missed it? MUCH?! Argh! It looks amazing. I still haven't eaten a grouse yet this year. A disgrace. Lobster butter - nice! Pickled onions too. You know I feel about those pickles. Mmmm pickles.Helenhttp://www.helengraves.co.uknoreply@blogger.com