Apalling meal and service

littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 10:45

Fed up with people knocking a good meal and good service so I thought a new thread just for them.

Turbo


Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 833

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 10:51

Nige You are so accommodating.

Did you have a place in mind? or just trying to start something? Come on spit it out.

I think I will give you a big wooden spoon for xmas, great for making sandcastles.

Harold2555



Joined: 19/04/2008
Posts: 1139

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 11:13

It is pretty accepted wisdom that if peple have a good expeience then they don't spread the news as much as those who have a bad experience.



Given that it is unlikely that any will need encouraging but we will see if this thread becomes an epic!



Paul

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 11:24

I think this is a poor idea... for the following reasons...



If you have a thread for recommendations... surely not being on it is enough without giving credence to slander and libel....



The fact is that even the best restaurants sometimes get it wrong... what they do to rectify it is very important but you must also remember that some people are just never satisfied and want to belittle others... and should the post in question stand no matter how unjustified it will harm the business.

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 11:29

Totally agree Groucho.

Harold2555



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Message Posted:
29/11/2008 11:32

Groucho



I tend to agree but as I stated in a completely unclear way I think you are fighting human nature.



P

littlenige



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Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 12:17

alas we are but human

neilhodgin


Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 12:17

Well said Groucho. Perhaps The people who do,would like to start there own new buisness up in trnc and have a go themselves,so we know how its done????

Groucho



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Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 12:18

Paul



"It is pretty accepted wisdom that if peple have a good expeience then they don't spread the news as much as those who have a bad experience. "



One of the good things about this board is that we get to share tips on the best places.... Some people like to do damage that much is clear... but it's a very blunt instrument and I think the board's members should be very cirmcumspect before opening themselves to prosecution whereby the burden of proof will be on them should they be sued... it has happened.



Need I say more than "McDonalds"... wash my mouth out with soap!

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 12:54

If i get ripped off then i will never return to that restaurant un less it changes hands .

If i go to a restaurant and i receive a poor meal /service i will return just once more , as everyone can have bad days and a chef is no exception . You have to admit anyone who cooks can not get it right all the time so to speak , so let us face it any restaurant who continues to serve food /service that is not up to par will be out of business within weeks .

Harold2555



Joined: 19/04/2008
Posts: 1139

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 13:21

Groucho



"Need I say more than "McDonalds"... wash my mouth out with soap! "



Before or after dining? Does it help?



P

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 13:39

Paul,



I was referring to the vendetta that McDonalds pursued against some private individuals who had dared to criticise the nutritional value of their product on the internet and totally bankrupted these people for their troubles...



So be warned... people who blacken the name of businesses, even if it's true that you had a bad experience, without being able to prove it in court you are guilty until proven innocent... perverse though it may be...

w26kay



Joined: 14/10/2007
Posts: 479

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 13:46

I agree with Groucho. No good can come of it.



If you are dissatisfied with your meal/service speak to the management of the establishment and give them an opportunity to rectify your complaint. It's only fair to do that.

arrry



Joined: 19/08/2008
Posts: 1235

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 13:59

There is enough slagging off on here as it is. This would just open up a huge can of worms,with threads leading off all over the place.



Let it be !!

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 14:01

We've had name and shame threads on many a BB before and they never work..



Let's stick with a "Good Eateries List" and be satisfied that we are only recommending the consistently good ones... In that respect can I ask personally that we all try a place several times before we give it a Cyprus44-"Michelin" Star because we've been steered towards a few recently that to be honest were well below par on the basis of one visit by the person doing the recommending... and no I'm not naming them, neither will we be going back or putting off others...



We will continue to give recommendations where we have been given good honest fare at good honest prices.... particularly where the ambience (never been) of the place is conducive to an enjoyable meal..



This includes the attitude of staff etc... and no we don't expect hat-doffing sycophants... just friendly and efficient.. minimum fuss.. can't abide being asked if the meal is OK by four people in a row.... it does happen... yuk!

arrry



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Posts: 1235

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 14:13

Nice post Groucho !!

Cyprusunday


Joined: 16/06/2008
Posts: 53

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 14:27

Too many people judge a restaurant on how big a plate of chips they get with their meal and others write a critique based on a very limited knowledge or experience. Places are often flavour of the month almost trendy for no culinary reason. I pay no heed to just about any report I see even the foodies in the Cyprus newspapers talk twadle most of the time.



Go yourself, if you like it go back if you don't stay away but please don't try to get all Fay Maschler about it!

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 15:15

Now i just love hat-doffing sycophants , what a lovely description , must use that one in the future providing i can pronounce !!!!!!

Groucho



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Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 15:20

Pipie,



Just say it before you get to the third bottle of wine; otherwise you are into "fat-coughing psycopaths"



Oh, I do believe we've been to that restaurant too!

littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
29/11/2008 15:48

agree 100% groucho

Aslan


Joined: 23/06/2008
Posts: 757

Message Posted:
30/11/2008 12:53

If eating a pie on the hoof while walking around the lambousa market with bits of pastry falling on your shirt is your idea of the ultimate food eating experience then who are we to access any comments made about restaurants you have or in some cases have not visited.

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
30/11/2008 22:15

Aslan,



Did someone say that it was? Sorry but you've lost me now...



Anyway, even the most discerning palate can partake of simple fare and enjoy it on occasion... I was watching Rick Stein eating a bacon butty only the other day and I have to agree with him that it is still one of life's great pleasures... no shame in that....

littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
30/11/2008 22:42

AHHH HERE WE HAVE ANOTHER INACURATE REPORT





It was a samosa !! I was in absoloute agony due to various joint problems in my back and there was a que at the magic crystal stall........ WHERE i HAD HEALING HANDS PLACED UPon me and now have been pain free since then .



I hate snide PEOPLE AND REMARKS NEXT TIME SAY hello or are you ashamed to be identified aslan.



When in pain I find somthing to eat before taking the pain killers settles the stomach and prevents the feeling of sickness, Aslan what do you reccommend ?



I must say I do not think I have made comments on any resteraunt I have not visited and as a paying custome I am entitled to make comments on the ones I have visited DO YOU NOT AGREE ASLAN?



have you tried the curry ladys fayre it is without doubt delicious, best curry on the island , ruths sausage rolls, cidermans pitza, nahhhhh you wouldn't would you.

Aslan


Joined: 23/06/2008
Posts: 757

Message Posted:
01/12/2008 12:59

Nice one littlenige, I hope your recovery is swift and yes the curries are fantastic!

Cyprusunday


Joined: 16/06/2008
Posts: 53

Message Posted:
01/12/2008 15:08

"When in pain I find somthing to eat before taking the pain killers settles the stomach and prevents the feeling of sickness, Aslan what do you reccommend ?"



More importantly it helps prevent ulcers.

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
01/12/2008 15:46

Did you know you can also just orer the curry sauce then add your own .lamb, prawn or veg........ top banana