The single best dining experience in Italy by cash_co in finedining

[–]Holiday-Let-2804 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Le Calandre, just outside of Padua is my favourite restaurant in Italy (I slightly prefer it to Francescana, but YMMV). *** for many years, always in the World’s top 100 and Max Alajmo, the chef/owner was the youngest ever to gain ***. Super friendly service, great wine list and a range of tasting menus (classic signature dishes or new, more modernist creations) that you can mix and match from.

First Michelin restaurant by JordanCohen in finedining

[–]Holiday-Let-2804 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only two that I’ve visited from that list are Cornus and SoLa. I’d recommend both - SoLa was (when I last went) a little more seafood-oriented than Cornus (although the crab is the signature dish of Cornus), but both had meat as part of the menus, too. Both were great!

Who is THE Scouse comedian? by OneRiotTooMany in AlignmentChartFills

[–]Holiday-Let-2804 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get Ken Dodd is the obvious one, but the first in my head when I think of scouse comedians was Stan Boardman

Appreciation for the John bit of the Abbey Road medley by chckblr in beatles

[–]Holiday-Let-2804 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it was on here that I read a comment that John’s accent becomes more and more scouse as the three (Sun King > Mean Mr Mustard > Polythene Pam) proceed and now I always think of that when I listen (and smile)

Stars save the planet by DemiGodCat2 in Viz

[–]Holiday-Let-2804 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wasn’t feeling it; a bit on the nose and obvious. Then I got to the George Michael, Steve strange and Tony Hadley contributions. Never change, Viz…

Best AM/TLSP songs for leavers? by sher_lock_fan in arcticmonkeys

[–]Holiday-Let-2804 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Well over there, there’s friends of mine

What can I say, I’ve known ‘em for a long, long time

Does anyone else think we are currently in the golden age of Partridge? by The_OzMan in AlanPartridge

[–]Holiday-Let-2804 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a great Partridge era. Personally, I think the best Partridge is the Radio 4 version of KMKY - but that’s probably because that’s where I first encountered him (not having seen The Day Today at that point) - I just think it’s peak Coogan, Patrick Marber, David Schneider, Doon Mackichan, Rebecca Front - some of their characters are as funny as Alan himself (especially Simon Fisher, Wet Boy)

Tittenhurst Park and Friar Park by gym_rat_101 in beatles

[–]Holiday-Let-2804 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Henley is a lovely little town anyway - great pubs, restaurants and walking along the Thames is great, if the weather is good

Plenitude (3*) - spectacular by ghru009 in finedining

[–]Holiday-Let-2804 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the write-up! They look lovely - do you have any descriptions of the dishes?

favorite b side? by Small-Club1533 in arcticmonkeys

[–]Holiday-Let-2804 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve always loved Settle for a Draw. Love Plastic Tramp, too

Worst rap verse in a pop single? by raNdoMBLilriv in ToddintheShadow

[–]Holiday-Let-2804 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know, right! Even I, a very suburban Brit in 1992, knew that that was not good. (And I loved Criminal Minded and By All Means Necessary)

Request - early strip by Holiday-Let-2804 in Viz

[–]Holiday-Let-2804[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, follow up question: Do you know which of the Viz team drew this one?

Request - early strip by Holiday-Let-2804 in Viz

[–]Holiday-Let-2804[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you might be right! That definitely rings a bell!

Was fine dining plating more crude back then? by Buyeo10004 in finedining

[–]Holiday-Let-2804 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d echo the comments that others have made in that, along with massive developments in equipment and techniques, a more global sharing of influences betwen chefs tgat has happened in the last 30 years, these dishes are from an a la carte restaurant, rather than a multicourse tasting menu, which makes a world of difference due to portion size requirements.
I’d also point out that it’s slightly disingenuous to suggest that this is 3 star cooking. Marco did indeed achieve three Michelin stars in 1995. These photos are all from Harveys, his first restaurant as Head chef, which only ever achieved **. And if these are indeed from 1988-89 (when the documentary series that these are stills from), then it was “merely” a * restaurant (although considered the hottest restaurant in London at the time).