(22 Mar 2015, 1:22 pm)MrFozz wrote This line made me laugh when reading

Marcus mentioning KFC reminded me of the line about the chicken flavoured oil filled sponge.
I like the one about the small furry woodland animal when he talks about the McDonalds breakfast

(22 Mar 2015, 1:32 pm)Andreos1 wrote Marcus mentioning KFC reminded me of the line about the chicken flavoured oil filled sponge.
I like the one about the small furry woodland animal when he talks about the McDonalds breakfast

KFC Gravy though........ 

(22 Mar 2015, 1:25 pm)Andreos1 wrote There is/was on at Team Valley and one on Gilesgate in Durham.



Aye, even some of the chain pubs do huge ones. A few burgers (that are a few centimeters thick), a stack of onion rings, cheese, bacon, buns and usually a giant wooden stick holding them together.

The one I had was like a brunch burger. It had two burgers in (each about an inch thick), bacon, sausage meat, and a fried egg. Was nice, but found it a bit too much. Everywhere seems to be going that way now though. Portion sizes are taking after America.

(22 Mar 2015, 1:32 pm)Andreos1 wrote Marcus mentioning KFC reminded me of the line about the chicken flavoured oil filled sponge.
I like the one about the small furry woodland animal when he talks about the McDonalds breakfast

Is that when he talks about warm oil urinating down his chin...Whole article is canny funny like

(22 Mar 2015, 1:34 pm)Michael wrote KFC Gravy though........

Made using bits scraped from the bottom of the friers - according to several well placed sources .
Agree, it is nice though.

(22 Mar 2015, 1:40 pm)aureolin wrote The one I had was like a brunch burger. It had two burgers in (each about an inch thick), bacon, sausage meat, and a fried egg. Was nice, but found it a bit too much. Everywhere seems to be going that way now though. Portion sizes are taking after America.

The Man VS Food effect?
As tempting as they may be, I often find those huge burgers bland and tasteless - no matter how much stuff is sandwiched between them.

(22 Mar 2015, 1:41 pm)MrFozz wrote Is that when he talks about warm oil urinating down his chin...Whole article is canny funny like

Aye, think that is the same bit.
Not keen on the fella when he is on TV, but still enjoy this article.

(22 Mar 2015, 1:50 pm)Andreos1 wrote The Man VS Food effect?
As tempting as they may be, I often find those huge burgers bland and tasteless - no matter how much stuff is sandwiched between them.

It was from an independent pub, and it was really nice actually. Just awkward, and far too much to eat. 

(22 Mar 2015, 1:40 pm)aureolin wrote The one I had was like a brunch burger. It had two burgers in (each about an inch thick), bacon, sausage meat, and a fried egg. Was nice, but found it a bit too much. Everywhere seems to be going that way now though. Portion sizes are taking after America.

I remember a restaurant in Durham years ago called Stones, the Youth Group was involved with took people there sometimes on/near members birthdays, for my 16th I was taking there, and decided to get the burger with Chips, cant remdmber the weight but it was something mad like 16oz, 20oz or 24oz, I had to take some ingredients out just to shovel it down my throat

(22 Mar 2015, 1:57 pm)MrFozz wrote I remember a restaurant in Durham years ago called Stones, the Youth Group was involved with took people there sometimes on/near members birthdays, for my 16th I was taking there, and decided to get the burger with Chips, cant remdmber the weight but it was something mad like 16oz, 20oz or 24oz, I had to take some ingredients out just to shovel it down my throat

Head of Steam in Durham do something similar.
http://www.theheadofsteam.co.uk/events?pub=5&single=18

(22 Mar 2015, 2:05 pm)aureolin wrote Head of Steam in Durham do something similar.
http://www.theheadofsteam.co.uk/events?pub=5&single=18

Is that up Saddler Street mate, if it is the place I am thinking of my mams friends daughters got one, it came with some kind of skewer to hold it together...

Do they offer dogbowls as a meal???

Because I wanted to get the dogbowl, let out a couple woof woofs and bury my face in it, my mam threatened me with disowned, so I got fish and chips instead

(22 Mar 2015, 2:16 pm)MrFozz wrote Is that up Saddler Street mate, if it is the place I am thinking of my mams friends daughters got one, it came with some kind of skewer to hold it together...

Do they offer dogbowls as a meal???

Because I wanted to get the dogbowl, let out a couple woof woofs and bury my face in it, my mam threatened me with disowned, so I got fish and chips instead

Reform Place. If you were walking down North Road from the bus station, it's just up a cut opposite Subway.

(22 Mar 2015, 2:19 pm)aureolin wrote Reform Place. If you were walking down North Road from the bus station, it's just up a cut opposite Subway.

Ah yeah know where you mean now

(22 Mar 2015, 2:16 pm)MrFozz wrote Is that up Saddler Street mate, if it is the place I am thinking of my mams friends daughters got one, it came with some kind of skewer to hold it together...

Do they offer dogbowls as a meal???

Because I wanted to get the dogbowl, let out a couple woof woofs and bury my face in it, my mam threatened me with disowned, so I got fish and chips instead

Dogbowls?

Suppose it beats a log or flatcap...
Have a look at @wewantplates on twitter

Boneless Banquet for One...I'm such a pig!

(22 Mar 2015, 1:34 pm)Michael wrote KFC Gravy though........ 

You mean Bisto Chicken Gravy.

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/...ne-8902707

Anyone visit these places?

(23 Mar 2015, 8:10 pm)Andreos1 wrote http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/...ne-8902707

Anyone visit these places?

Thankfully not!

(23 Mar 2015, 8:10 pm)Andreos1 wrote http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/...ne-8902707

Anyone visit these places?

Hope Malarkey hasn't been to his local chippy!

(23 Mar 2015, 8:41 pm)Dan wrote Hope Malarkey hasn't been to his local chippy!

It's rank when you think about it, because you're non the wiser when you go in to most of these places. Some you can tell on the outset is a dump, but others have low ratings when you wouldn't think it. 

Pizzarama only has a 3 rating, and I'd have said it does the best pizzas in the town.

(23 Mar 2015, 8:41 pm)Dan wrote Hope Malarkey hasn't been to his local chippy!

Nah I like my Stomach where it is Dan, I usually Order from either Donwell Chippy, P&A Gormans(Barmston), Classic Pizza(Concord) although I havent ordered from there in ages or I will order from Dominoes Pizza, otherwise ill just get something out of Asda, cant go wrong with a Pepperoni Pizza and Cheesy Garlic Bread for £1.70, unless of course I end up out for a Meal somewhere.

I've been to Nandos tonight. It's OK but I can cook chicken better!!

Awaiting this evening's meal...

(26 Mar 2015, 5:36 pm)citaro5284 wrote Is it a surprise??

That's part of the adventure, citaro...

(23 Mar 2015, 8:10 pm)Andreos1 wrote http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/...ne-8902707

Anyone visit these places?

I'm surprised Gateshead had no zero-rated places. There's a few places I could mention which I wouldn't dare to frequent.

Boneless Banquet for One.

(26 Mar 2015, 5:41 pm)MurdnunoC wrote I'm surprised Gateshead had no zero-rated places. There's a few places I could mention which I wouldn't dare to frequent.

Makes you wonder.
Often look for the 'scores on the doors' sticker, placed on the door or window, but like an MOT, it is only as current as the day of the test.

(26 Mar 2015, 5:52 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote Boneless Banquet for One.

Did you see the KFC programme the other night?

Noticed the old Jet garage on the Felling bypass (opposite Benfield Nissan), is going to be a KFC.
The site has been empty for a while.

Will be very handy for Heworth Metro!

(29 Mar 2015, 1:37 pm)Andreos1 wrote Noticed the old Jet garage on the Felling bypass (opposite Benfield Nissan), is going to be a KFC.
The site has been empty for a while.

Will be very handy for Heworth Metro!

Seems like a strange place to put one with it being accessible from only one direction.

(29 Mar 2015, 1:38 pm)MurdnunoC wrote Seems like a strange place to put one with it being accessible from only one direction.

The land was advertised for food use, but wasn't sure if it would ever go through.
The parking is limited (never mind access) and the rear of the store, backs on to housing.

Opened a tube of Paprika Pringles and I really want to eat the whole tube.

(19 Apr 2015, 10:03 pm)Jimmi wrote Opened a tube of Paprika Pringles and I really want to eat the whole tube.

Once you pop, you can't stop!