Pre and Post Christmas Grub, and observations hence forth

So we finally made it into Blue Moon on the 23rd December.  I have to admit it was quiet but quite nice.  And pretty reasonably priced considering the time of year.  We managed  popadums, two veg pakora starters and our mains (one with rice, one with Naan Bread - which is what we normally do).


Decided not to have pudding, but we did have a drink each.  Before we left I went to the loo.  There was only one toilet.  Whilst on the loo, there was the sound of high heels then knocking on the loo door.  Then heard foot steps leaving bathroom and going round to the mens' - oh dear.....The lass must have been very drunk and desperate for the loo but she was bragging about it to her fellow workers (who had only just ordered food and where on several bottles of wine by this point).


An we hit the sales on boxing day - with a meal at Ask Italian (2 for 1 on Mains).  There was a Christmas menu but we decided this deal was too good to pass up.  Especially when the offer included our favourite -  CALZONE CON CARNE PICCANTE,  which basically is a folded pizza stuffed with meats, amazing tomato sauce, herbs and chilli...and cheese!


We where bad later and ended up in the Starbuck at Union Square.  Not my most favourite coffee house because of the price and the queue!  But the other half had been dragged round shop after shop and needed a break.  So I finally got the the front of the queue - drinking tea so got served it straight away and proceed to sip my way through about a third of a regular mug before the hot chocolate for the other half.


I did have a bit of a roll the eyes in the queue at the two quines (lassies to those of us that don't know Doric) in-front of me.  One had to ask the other what Vegan was....which the others reply was laughable then about two minutes later she asked the first quine why it was more expensive to eat in.  Now they looked about eighteen, this conversation made me drop their age down to about fifteen....


Incidentally there was also a loo incident at Union Square.  A poor bloke on a phone wandered into the ladies (probably following the missus).  Proceed to stand in the doorway, still talking on the phone for a good minute or so before finally walking out.  Think the pink wall with the giant ladies sign wasn't a big enough clue?

Moved - AGAIN

So moved house recently to the Sheddocksley end of Aberdeen.


Went to the Three Lumbs.  Have to admit it was mixed impressions for our first visit.  Had pretty much our standard taste test - other half love bbq chicken and they do a Levi Roots Sauce....which is good but he wasn't impressed when he got green peppers (mind you I did only say no red peppers - as that's what the menu said). I had the fish and chips - batter was good, as was the chips, fish was on the under-cooked side.


Drinks are pretty well priced (Budweiser and Large Rose for under £6), and the pudding was pretty impressive.  We shared the MEGA SUPERCURLYCRUNCHIELISTIC - CHOCCABERRY SUNDAE!!!!!!  Which was a good sharing desert and not bad at £4.99.


On to the two local takeaways' we've tried.

First Fusion - The one on Rousay Drive.  Not bad - probably would have had quicker service if I'd ordered on-line or by phone.  Overall though food was good, no crackers though (£2)!

Secondly was The Woodend Fish Bar.  Again Good chippy, as long as you don't want curry sauce.....  I tend to go in later so everything is done fresh.  Although normally stuff is sitting on the warming plates.

Ikea in Aberdeen Please

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Food with family

I've had some good experience and bad ones this past few weeks.  During the holidays I tend to eat out more - as you do.

First of all the good.  Had a great buffet at Manzil's (always worth trying to get in about five when it's still quiet) and went to Yangtze River for their express lunch and was really impressed.  It has a set menu but the staff are pleasant and the service is okay.  I also went to the Justice Mill for the first time.  And was pretty impressed - it's much more modern than Archie's but really good food and service, and a great place to take my cousin too.

I've also found that with my hectic schedule I often have to grab something on the hoof.  This is usually a quick sandwich or sausage roll.  But I've now found two impressive place to sit down and relax.  First one is no surprise really The Breadmaker but the other is BHS's Cafe....!  Okay so Breadmaker is a bit on the expensive side but gives you a feel good factor.

Here is the bad and trust me its BAD!  Terrible service at the TGFS in Trinity.  And why might you ask?  Groupon Vouchers.  Now I can eat regularly using Vouchers - like at ASK Italian.  I use these voucher simply because I can get a good deal.  The lass that served us was just plain rude!  Yes I only paid £2.60 for a meal that had a cost of up to £6.60 or something like that but come on - your employers except you to treat everyone fairly.  I'd also recommend labelling things a little bit clearer....or changing the content of their Groupon voucher.  When a voucher says any Sandwich/Baguette, Soup and Baked Good - what would you expect?

I expected a decent choice of Sandwiches and Baguettes (about four choices), A Nice Soup (it was okay) and a baked good (i.e a Cake!).  What did we get - a customer service agent who obviously doesn't like people.  There where no obvious signs for the Panini's and no Baguettes out in the fridges.  When we mistakenly picked up the panini's we were then rudely asked if we wanted them in addition to the voucher - I said no we wanted the offer....it took a good few attempts (with no 'oh sorry these aren't in the offer') to work out that the limited choice was two flavours of baguette and three sandwiches..... then when I went to get cake I was told the baked good where actually the sausage rolls etc....

Really not impressed.  Not going back to that branch next time I get a voucher I might try the Bon Accord one!

Italian Food

I LOVE Italian Food.

So Ask Italian in Union Square has been a big hit recently!

We signed up to their newsletter and get great deals emailed to us - all we do is print them out and take them in with us!

First time we went it we where spoiled - we even got free coffee and cake (from the Manager). We were honest and said when we went to pay for the bill but they didn't mind at all - Hey Honesty Pays!

Since then we've been back for 2 mains for £12 and the new menu deals (main with starter or desert for a tenner).....

I'd recommend this one to someone who likes Italian. The staff are friendly and chatty. Plus you can watch the world go by or watch your dinner be cooked!

New things since the new year

It's been far to busy for me to have time to post I'm afraid. Having two jobs is never fun but can be rewarding. SO I'll go through things as best I can seen as its now July. The tight budget we've been on hasn't helped so meals out where few and far between at the beginning of this year.

We did get out for our anniversay in March - going to Archie Simpsons in Aberdeen then onto Manzils.

During the Easter holidays a friend took me to Rishis - an we ordered some of the most amazing authentic food I've ever tasted, and my friend is an amazing cook of traditional India food!

Since my move back to Seaton I have to admit I've been enjoying good pub grub at the Brig O' Don. The staff are really friendly and the food is good - and they have kopparberg which is fine Swedish pear cider (with lots of different flavours). In fact Archie's and The Tollbooth in Ellon both stock it too - Strawberry and Lime is my current favourite. Which I've been frequenting with colleagues every once and a while.

Anyway finger crossed I might get into some more time to eat, drink and be merry. Diet and exercise permitting....of course