tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521344905919648.comments2024-03-08T22:19:53.751-08:00Wine, food and other pleasuresLucy Bridgershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046696885992573283noreply@blogger.comBlogger123125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521344905919648.post-76102488569476865012014-12-04T08:51:52.722-08:002014-12-04T08:51:52.722-08:00What good news Sorbetto and thanks for getting in ...What good news Sorbetto and thanks for getting in touch - we look forward to visiting you next time we're in Ramsgate. Best wishes for your new venture.Lucy Bridgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046696885992573283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521344905919648.post-44497091875519128092014-12-04T08:51:17.760-08:002014-12-04T08:51:17.760-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lucy Bridgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046696885992573283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521344905919648.post-65198701532173139692014-12-04T07:08:51.300-08:002014-12-04T07:08:51.300-08:00Hello there! I just came across your blog and enjo...Hello there! I just came across your blog and enjoyed this post about Ramsgate very much - Sorbetto is the new name for Pelosi's and having been taught to make ice cream by Mr Pelosi himself, I hope next time you visit you'll come to reassure yourself that little has changed apart from the name!Sorbetto Ramsgatehttp://sorbetto.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521344905919648.post-83882105140860428742014-08-07T00:29:43.348-07:002014-08-07T00:29:43.348-07:00A most memorable meal, Lucy! xxxA most memorable meal, Lucy! xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521344905919648.post-21465971327764008782014-08-06T02:09:39.679-07:002014-08-06T02:09:39.679-07:00Dear Lilly,
Many thanks for your message and your...Dear Lilly,<br /><br />Many thanks for your message and your kind comments about the blog. I'm sorry you heard poor reports about Galvin at Windows – did they take it up with the restaurant? I haven't been lately, but it's still good hands (i.e. the Galvins), so I'd still suggest giving it a go. <br /><br />Happy dining!<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />LucyLucy Bridgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046696885992573283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521344905919648.post-14433777835697650152014-07-31T00:50:33.770-07:002014-07-31T00:50:33.770-07:00Thanks for your message Sara. I'm happy for yo...Thanks for your message Sara. I'm happy for you to use the image crediting me, Lucy Bridgers.Lucy Bridgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046696885992573283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521344905919648.post-62724011614780774672014-07-30T07:02:16.083-07:002014-07-30T07:02:16.083-07:00Hi Lucy,
I work for Academic Arrangements Abroad,...Hi Lucy,<br /><br />I work for Academic Arrangements Abroad, a tour operator in New York City, and we'd like to use your beautiful shot of Collioure (the first image that appears above) on our Facebook page. We would credit you, of course. Would that be all right? Please let me know soonest. Thanks!<br /><br />Sara Welch<br />Academic Arrangements AbroadSara Welchhttp://www.arrangementsabroad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521344905919648.post-12725257555705123502014-07-23T06:37:20.440-07:002014-07-23T06:37:20.440-07:00Dear Lucy,
I came to your blog via this article ...Dear Lucy, <br /><br />I came to your blog via this article and your passion towards food is very inspiring! Have you been to Calvin at Windows recently? I had some friends who dined there and come back with some very poor comments about the food. Any idea what happened to the restaurant? I took a look at the menu again, it has been changed completely. - This is understandable, but seems the food material is not as attractive as before anymore.... Very sad about it..<br /><br />I very much look forward to some more discoveries about your food experience in London!<br /><br />Best wishes, <br /><br />LillyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521344905919648.post-31886133455786551982014-03-14T04:31:46.892-07:002014-03-14T04:31:46.892-07:00Thank you Gill! Your brother's Lyon project so...Thank you Gill! Your brother's Lyon project sounds exciting – fabulously foodie city.Lucy Bridgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046696885992573283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521344905919648.post-89401334081529617602014-03-13T06:58:52.338-07:002014-03-13T06:58:52.338-07:00Loving your French posts, Lucy. My brother's ...Loving your French posts, Lucy. My brother's girlfriend is from Lyon and they're thinking of opening a restaurant there. Looks like they'll have some serious competition.Gill Watsonhttp://www.gillwatson.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521344905919648.post-57784871635576117622014-02-26T05:02:11.337-08:002014-02-26T05:02:11.337-08:00Hi Kavey - I agree and think we did quite well wit...Hi Kavey - I agree and think we did quite well with the Bristol. There's also a rather nice looking chambre d'hôte recommended by Alastair Sawday that could be good if you're à deux. There might also be some decent rentals for weekends as there's a lot of smart property around. I'd like to go more often...Lucy Bridgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046696885992573283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521344905919648.post-1381675060962538642014-02-26T04:27:25.870-08:002014-02-26T04:27:25.870-08:00We used to visit Le Touquet regularly when we poot...We used to visit Le Touquet regularly when we pootled across to France for a weekend... there's good eating to be had but we struggled to find good quality accommodation at a fair price - we found the smaller guest houses in the region so much better value. I've not been for years now, perhaps time to go back!Kaveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16662875905365870280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521344905919648.post-91362556144648896192014-02-12T02:22:05.482-08:002014-02-12T02:22:05.482-08:00It's so interesting to hear this Jon, thank yo...It's so interesting to hear this Jon, thank you. It chimes with comments made by wine trade colleagues at the time of opening who found it so dynamic and exciting. I bet you loved working there. Thanks again, Lucy.Lucy Bridgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046696885992573283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521344905919648.post-45124831018295059712014-02-11T14:29:20.859-08:002014-02-11T14:29:20.859-08:00If you'd been when the store opened back in 20...If you'd been when the store opened back in 2003 you'd have found an entirely different foodhall. It opened with cheese counter, full deli, traiteur, bakery, chocolate counters and florist. However after around 5 years it was found most people didn't go to the BullRing to buy cheese or sliced meats and more confectionery was brought in. Also Selfridges couldn't keep the eat in food counters going when they were empty in weekday day times so Pret etc took over. I loved working there back in 2003, but 10 years later it's a very different foodhall.jon81ukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00863305215649954695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521344905919648.post-51357890966024116232013-11-26T01:19:21.386-08:002013-11-26T01:19:21.386-08:00Thank you m'dear!Thank you m'dear!Lucy Bridgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046696885992573283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521344905919648.post-46021751006521971452013-11-25T12:24:54.395-08:002013-11-25T12:24:54.395-08:00Oh Lucy, your description if the wine is so wonder...Oh Lucy, your description if the wine is so wonderful. God, I wish I could taste those cherries and soy. And that there duck has me drooling. Love and luck in your new home. XxxxxxGill Watsonhttp://gillwatson.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521344905919648.post-75279378936441982662013-04-25T15:18:32.213-07:002013-04-25T15:18:32.213-07:00Yes they do still have the cream egg cars and, yes...Yes they do still have the cream egg cars and, yes, I'll be in touch about Saltaire if I go again. I was there about 18 years ago with a friend who lives near Bradford. Great place. xLucy Bridgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046696885992573283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521344905919648.post-10489284396991164282013-04-18T06:36:23.863-07:002013-04-18T06:36:23.863-07:00Do they still have the cream egg cars? If you'...Do they still have the cream egg cars? If you're ever visiting Saltaire, give me a call. It's close by and I know of a rather lovely Italian just down the road. Restaurant that is.Gill Watsonhttp://www.gillwatson.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521344905919648.post-90589038704521015322013-02-25T05:53:59.019-08:002013-02-25T05:53:59.019-08:00Pink grapefruit sounds amazing!Pink grapefruit sounds amazing!Jackie Dyernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521344905919648.post-7361480999307764572013-02-15T08:30:29.554-08:002013-02-15T08:30:29.554-08:00We're meeting up with family on Sunday, but I&...We're meeting up with family on Sunday, but I'd love to drop by if I can. If you could send me a direct message on Twitter with your mobile number, I'll text you at the weekend to let you know whether I'll be be coming along. Lucy Bridgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046696885992573283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521344905919648.post-35840856399411997282013-02-15T04:16:25.116-08:002013-02-15T04:16:25.116-08:00When I worked at L'Escargot the head chef, Dav...When I worked at L'Escargot the head chef, David Cavalier, would take to the cold room at the end of a hectic night armed with a bottle of black Elysium. I love to serve black muscat at a dinner party - it always gets an "Ooh!"<br /><br />We have booked Zedel on your recommendation, Lucy. This Sunday, 4pm with my very lovely agent, Laura Morris. If you fancy popping by for a drink I'll introduce you. Just in case you are thinking of publishing a book of your wisdom.Gill Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05914870538399933701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521344905919648.post-62752114699825706632013-02-12T10:45:41.816-08:002013-02-12T10:45:41.816-08:00Glyn and Dee – thanks for your comment. The Linen ...Glyn and Dee – thanks for your comment. The Linen Shed is a very special place. It would be great to hear which other personally and imaginatively run B&Bs you recommend.Lucy Bridgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046696885992573283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521344905919648.post-90128941995885994792013-02-12T08:16:35.067-08:002013-02-12T08:16:35.067-08:00The linen shed is the best B&B in britain, not...The linen shed is the best B&B in britain, not just kent.In the past 15 years we have decided to holiday in only britain ,with at least 10 weekends away a year and all of our week long holidays (4 seperate weeks every year) are spent in hotels and mainly B&B`s, so we have stayed in many,many B&B`s and the linen shed has been our favorite place. Vickie and graham are wonderful hosts,the make you feel at home straight away. A rare find. Glyn & Dee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521344905919648.post-47444003983191094132013-02-06T02:34:18.390-08:002013-02-06T02:34:18.390-08:00Thanks Jackie - I hope you enjoyed yours too. I th...Thanks Jackie - I hope you enjoyed yours too. I think I might try blood orange or pink grapefruit next time...Lucy Bridgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046696885992573283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4013521344905919648.post-63068619095497965352013-02-06T01:27:10.873-08:002013-02-06T01:27:10.873-08:00Your curd looks such a vibrant orange. I made some...Your curd looks such a vibrant orange. I made some too for the first time this year - tough workout also but your point about it thickening as it cools is spot on. I love the photo of the toast laden with curd. Delicious!Jackie Dyernoreply@blogger.com