Tag: salmon

Lorne
17/06/2019

Lorne

Forlorn.  Sorry, I mean Lorne. I was feeling somewhat melancholy on this day so that was one of the first words that popped into my mind when I heard the name of the restaurant.  As I was somewhat annoyed with the world (not an unusual …

eating, England, London, review
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by Chris
Parlour
14/02/2019

Parlour

That was a particularly loquacious waiter. As we sat down at Parlour, being a bit early, we were one of the first ones in.  Which meant that we had the restaurant to ourselves and this particularly verbose server, perhaps eager to see the first the …

eating, England, London, review
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by Chris
Cinnamon Kitchen
28/01/2019

Cinnamon Kitchen

I find abbreviations quite interesting. It is perhaps something which is more prevalent at work, on account of the very long names for processes, departments and people.  When used right it makes life more efficient.  Outside of the office, the short form also provide efficiency gains.  …

eating, England, London, review
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by Chris
Yen
20/09/2018

Yen

Attenuation. That’s what was said at the start of the meal. I had no idea what it meant.  I was subsequently educated. It apparently means the reduction of something, often used in relation to radio waves.  That’s why you don’t get mobile phone signals indoors …

eating, England, London, review
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by Chris
Ichi-Riki
14/06/2018

Ichi-Riki

It is a relief when things are what they say they are on the tin. Especially in this day and age when hyperbole and senseless superficiality seem to rule.  The more words that you needlessly tack onto what you want to sell, the more value …

eating, England, London, review
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by Chris