tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757405063506888257.post2753797326871598399..comments2024-03-28T00:54:32.802+00:00Comments on Emm in London: Where I work: Lunch at Joe’sMandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11931248631361366673noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757405063506888257.post-72357786981232716392009-06-12T14:50:10.941+01:002009-06-12T14:50:10.941+01:00@ Mara: Are you still working in the hospitality f...@ Mara: Are you still working in the hospitality field?Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931248631361366673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757405063506888257.post-1274026951251626512009-06-06T07:31:09.939+01:002009-06-06T07:31:09.939+01:00Ooh I love eating alone from time to time especial...Ooh I love eating alone from time to time especially when I'm trying out new places to eat! I guess I got that from my Dad too aside from the fact that I graduated from Hotel, Restuarant, Institution Management and we practically tried out different food and drinks from hotels to restaurants and wherever.Marahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02172649261432474447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757405063506888257.post-56620240027582342322009-06-03T13:20:26.639+01:002009-06-03T13:20:26.639+01:00@ FishHawk: I'm not a very critical traveller ...@ FishHawk: I'm not a very critical traveller and will only usually complain about something if I am deeply disappointed. I'm not intending on being disappointed when I go to NYC as it is one of my biggest dreams to go. I usually take cultural and regional differences in my stride so I hope I'll be fine! In fact, my intention is to absolutely love every single minute I spend in the States. :)<br /><br />The Carnegie Deli looks good. I might just go there! Thanks for the reference.Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931248631361366673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757405063506888257.post-59697841527818346892009-06-02T20:00:44.049+01:002009-06-02T20:00:44.049+01:00Please keep in mind that our country most definite...Please keep in mind that our country most definitely has its good and bad parts, and the same certainly applies to people, as well. Hopefully, your trip will be a most enjoyable one.<br /><br />If you are going to New York, try to pay a visit to the Carnegie Deli. I never got to eat there myself, but I have heard a lot of good about the place. Here is a link to their site: http://www.carnegiedeli.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349087080262856079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757405063506888257.post-67983640145629491072009-06-02T19:46:37.800+01:002009-06-02T19:46:37.800+01:00@ FishHawk: [insert massive grin here] I've never ...@ FishHawk: [insert massive grin here] I've never been to America but I will be going in three weeks time so I guess I can do one after that!! English food used to be absolutely shocking in restaurants - I would never order steak for instance, because you got a slab of fatty cardboard. But in 2005, we noticed a marked improvement in standards during our visit and food has been improving ever since.Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931248631361366673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757405063506888257.post-63693693472409279092009-06-02T17:04:09.943+01:002009-06-02T17:04:09.943+01:00Hmm, I would be very interested in finding out the...Hmm, I would be very interested in finding out the differences between American deli-style and London-style. If you haven't already covered it, maybe this might be a good subject for a future post?<br /><br />Also, I would be interested in finding out why English food is so disparaged. For is this just some more ugly Americanism and French snobbery, or is there really something to it?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349087080262856079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757405063506888257.post-56623627429410448342009-06-02T15:48:52.351+01:002009-06-02T15:48:52.351+01:00@ Mike: Yeah, I know. The more people comment, th...@ Mike: Yeah, I know. The more people comment, the more I have to remind myself that my body was not my own that day and I had to obey the call for comfort food at any cost! I actually might give Wong Kei a try - from the reviews it sounds like a traditional communal eating experience, like the type you'd get in China? I've always loved the notion that many people in Asian countries don't have kitchens in their homes because of communal eating! Just happy I knew in advance that they are <I>trying</I> to be rude!Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931248631361366673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757405063506888257.post-16993085967212736162009-06-02T13:54:38.473+01:002009-06-02T13:54:38.473+01:00Hi Emm I have been away to long. £7 for a jacket p...Hi Emm I have been away to long. £7 for a jacket potato my God! Joking aside it looks nice and I guess its the going rate for London.<br /><br />I like the scrubbed tables and other decor. <br /><br />My favourite London eating place is in Soho a Chinese restaurant called Wong Kei in Wardour Street. It has a slightly different nickname but I won't write it here!<br /><br />If you haven't been you should take the other half, part of the fun is the way the staff treat guests (but I won't spoil your fun with all the details).Mikehttp://www.my-thai-friend.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757405063506888257.post-85840824081229579542009-06-02T12:36:50.470+01:002009-06-02T12:36:50.470+01:00@ Sen and Qi: Ha! I think England is the coldest ...@ Sen and Qi: Ha! I think England is the coldest place I will ever move to. I am seriously considering Australia next as my husband vetoed California.<br /><br />@ FishHawk: Hiya! Thanks for stopping by! Actually, I don't think I mentioned but it is an American-type diner but it wasn't done to excess. Definitely more deli-style than London style!<br /><br />@ Mara: See - you get it! Do you like to eat alone too? I also learned to do that in university when I would take a break from studying and just want to be alone with my thoughts for a while.Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931248631361366673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757405063506888257.post-41970340494620757582009-06-02T07:23:10.768+01:002009-06-02T07:23:10.768+01:00The place looks really quiet and comfortable. I lo...The place looks really quiet and comfortable. I love that. When I have money, I always splurge on food. I love eating out and trying different restaurants. I guess it goes with my degree back in college. It kind of stuck on me. :)Marahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02172649261432474447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757405063506888257.post-45105191441038346662009-06-01T23:34:41.210+01:002009-06-01T23:34:41.210+01:00So, "Eat At Joe's" is not just an American thing?So, "Eat At Joe's" is not just an American thing?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349087080262856079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757405063506888257.post-31213925701615920632009-06-01T20:11:17.688+01:002009-06-01T20:11:17.688+01:00Hello Emma. I have only been here for 7 months, aw...Hello Emma. I have only been here for 7 months, awaiting my extension Visa. I grew up in England and also have lived in Greece. I was in Toronto in the Winter..I will post my youtube vid later of me shoveling frigin' snow lol. Here the Winter is milder than Toronto I think. I came here to Vancouver end of Feb.sen and qihttp://ebeggingonline.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757405063506888257.post-8256593341684973392009-06-01T16:52:12.654+01:002009-06-01T16:52:12.654+01:00Hi Jodi. Good luck with your service. That is a ...Hi Jodi. Good luck with your service. That is a good thing for you to do and should bring you happiness. It will probably help you find your feet too and know where you stand.Emmhttp://missus-emm.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757405063506888257.post-31335153873119847952009-06-01T16:44:45.198+01:002009-06-01T16:44:45.198+01:00Hi Emm, I hope all is well with you and your famil...Hi Emm, I hope all is well with you and your family honey. I've missed you. And now I am going to really be busy with this class for church for the next ten weeks, and I think I am going to start serving at my church, just not sure in what area quite yet. Have a wonderful day sweetie, and God bless.<br /><br />JodiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18278081424560017497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757405063506888257.post-38720476793878180352009-06-01T12:05:00.342+01:002009-06-01T12:05:00.342+01:00@ Phoenix: Hiya! Yes - it does seem to be a good p...@ Phoenix: Hiya! Yes - it does seem to be a good place to socialise.<br /><br />@ Pule: Ha! I haven't done Friday afternoon drinks since I was in Jo'burg! Those were the days!<br /><br />@ Roz: Yeah, it is expensive. Usually, I would aim for somewhere more reasonable but I had been curious about Joe's Kitchen for some time and decided to just go for it once I got in there.<br /><br />@ Baron: Yes - was pricey and I probably will only go back next time I have another £10 burning a hole in my pocket!<br /><br />@ Wandering Scotsman: Hi! Thanks for stopping by! I love your blog! I agree - London is an expensive city to eat in!<br /><br />@ JaPRA: Yes, it was perfect!<br /><br />@ Joy: Oh really? I would say breakfast is my favourite meal when I have a full English on the weekends.<br /><br />@ GMG: I'm glad you liked Canterbury. Where exactly are you right now?<br /><br />@ sen and qi: It was really nice! Have you been in Canada for 20 years?Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931248631361366673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757405063506888257.post-22616323083290909772009-05-31T23:49:59.110+01:002009-05-31T23:49:59.110+01:00Oh I miss England. I could do with a nice baked Po...Oh I miss England. I could do with a nice baked Potato and Chilli. I used to eat that a lot when I used to work in the City. That was nearly 20 years ago now!sen and qihttp://ebeggingonline.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757405063506888257.post-56316301301014946372009-05-30T09:06:28.095+01:002009-05-30T09:06:28.095+01:00Hi Emm! Thanks for the tip; I'll try next time in ...Hi Emm! Thanks for the tip; I'll try next time in London!<br />Loved to see your Canterbury pictures; excellent!!<br /><br />Thanks for your comments at Blogtrotter, now showing Kaunas. Never heard about it? ;) Enjoy and have a great weekend!GMGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775262251208390861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757405063506888257.post-40542308842095771402009-05-28T22:50:56.757+01:002009-05-28T22:50:56.757+01:00Yes, Joe's Kitchen does look very interesting. Th...Yes, Joe's Kitchen does look very interesting. That baked potato must have hit the spot! Lunch is my favourite meal, and so it has to be sumptious! <br /><br />Thanks for visiting <A HREF="http://www.norwichdailyphoto.com/" REL="nofollow">Norwich Daily Photo</A> and leaving your comment. Come back tomorrow for more of Fairhaven!<br /><br /><br />joy<br /><A HREF="http://pinay.me.uk/" REL="nofollow">A Pinay In England</A><A HREF="http://www.yourlovecoach.co.uk/" REL="nofollow">Your Love Coach</A><A HREF="http://iwoman.me.uk/" REL="nofollow">I, Woman</A>Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05075629180634929960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757405063506888257.post-17942464029141739392009-05-28T22:41:56.357+01:002009-05-28T22:41:56.357+01:00Sounds like the perfect comfort food for "those da...Sounds like the perfect comfort food for "those days" :-)TBMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580447766102705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757405063506888257.post-71977239621207572582009-05-28T20:18:07.265+01:002009-05-28T20:18:07.265+01:00I have never been to that part of London before, b...I have never been to that part of London before, but I think I may have a wee trip over there a day and have a wander around. It sure isn't cheap to eat and drink in London...The Wandering Scotsmanhttp://londoniscool.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757405063506888257.post-88424461494519727272009-05-28T18:35:21.627+01:002009-05-28T18:35:21.627+01:00Sounds yummy but a bit pricey for what it wasSounds yummy but a bit pricey for what it wasBaron's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363887015251189502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757405063506888257.post-43646821383724759332009-05-28T12:56:03.170+01:002009-05-28T12:56:03.170+01:00Mmmm - your lunch sounded nice but 10 pounds just ...Mmmm - your lunch sounded nice but 10 pounds just for that!!! I've obviously forgotten just how expensive London is! Not that Sydney is cheap but you wouldn't spend $20 on a baked potato and a drink - it would be more like $10-15. <br /><br />Your rule of getting out of the office for lunch at least one a week is a good one!Rozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00643747601467148531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757405063506888257.post-81334987088918111662009-05-28T07:28:37.796+01:002009-05-28T07:28:37.796+01:00That looks like a very nice place to chill and hav...That looks like a very nice place to chill and have drinks on a friday afternoon.Gautenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14108142320080512611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7757405063506888257.post-19913027494967468992009-05-27T04:16:00.046+01:002009-05-27T04:16:00.046+01:00That looks like a very cool place to just hang out...That looks like a very cool place to just hang out and eat with your friends. Wish I had a place around here to do that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676635637189994558noreply@blogger.com