Scotland - what is it like, compared to England!

torbrex

Dr_DiNg_DoNg wrote: »

I was just taking a very important call from a woman, who has extensively travelled through Scotland, and she was saying that it "never fails to disappoint" and "the people are very difficult "

There are at least 2 things glaringly wrong with this statement;
1 - Your position in life is not of a level that you would receive an important call of any kind.
2 - A woman would know you well enough to even call you.

Fifer

Dr_DiNg_DoNg wrote: »

probably you do think your local places are good, but it depends what you are comparing it to, and what you are used to. I would probably visit , and what you would rave about, I would find very average, simply because we are used to better and have higher standards.

Aye, right. You have higher standards and are used to better things than Michelin inpectors. Then you woke up.

Dr_DiNg_DoNg

Fifer wrote: »

I'm sorry, but that just says you've never been here, you've never particularly tried or you have no taste. We've eaten in good restaurants all over the world (it's our hobby) and some of the best have been local ones.

Per capita, there are as many Michelin starred restaurants in Scotland as there are in England. Many more, if you exclude London and Edinburgh.

I think much of the poor quality of Scottish restaurants is down to not being able to get a wide variety of good quality fresh basic ingredients, apart from native stuff, I think by the time it gets to you it is a bit tired, we are used to fresher food I think.

almacmil

jinky67 wrote: »

So her chip is even bigger than yours then?

You couldnt have tried very hard then could you?
Because in my little village alone, there are 2 top class restaurants, and in the next village there is one fabulous one:cool:

So pray tell where exactly did you visit to get this very blinkered view?

The woman is just a figment of this AE's imagination. He's been trying all thread to get someone to react to his old, old, old stereotyping (but just watch his reaction when you point out that the Welsh are sheep shaggers!!!).

Anyway, Cymru doesn't get calls from women.......

Fifer

Dr_DiNg_DoNg wrote: »

I think much of the poor quality of Scottish restaurants is down to not being able to get a wide variety of good quality fresh basic ingredients, apart from native stuff, I think by the time it gets to you it is a bit tired, we are used to fresher food I think.

:rotfl: That's funny. Really, it is.

What is it that we can't get as fresh as aother areas of the UK? I'm intrigued.

Dr_DiNg_DoNg

Fifer wrote: »

:rotfl: That's funny. Really, it is.

What is it that we can't get as fresh as aother areas of the UK? I'm intrigued.

What I did find disappointing was how behind the times some establishments are, 9 times out of 10, if there was soup on the menu, it was carrot and coriander , it was like they had just discovered coriander lol.

Anyway, I was just passing on some personal experience, didn't intend to get your back up.

Fifer

almacmil wrote: »

The woman is just a figment of this AE's imagination. He's been trying all thread to get someone to react to his old, old, old stereotyping (but just watch his reaction when you point out that the Welsh are sheep shaggers!!!).

Thanks Al. I forgot he claims to be Welsh. Must get boring with only 2 Michelin stars in the whole principality. :rotfl:

DKLS

jinky67 wrote: »

India Quay gets good write ups:D

Wasnt so impressed with India Quay.
Problem is I have been spoilt, I live a short drive from Bradford. Which along with Rusholme in Manchester is curry heaven.

Fifer

Dr_DiNg_DoNg wrote: »

What I did find disappointing was how behind the times some establishments are, 9 times out of 10, if there was soup on the menu, it was carrot and coriander , it was like they had just discovered coriander lol.

Anyway, I was just passing on some personal experience, didn't intend to get your back up.

No Cullen Skink, Scotch Broth, !!!!-a-Leekie, Crab Chowder (just to name of few of the common indigenous soups). You should try something other than Brewer's Fare next time.

Dr_DiNg_DoNg

DKLS wrote: »

Wasnt so impressed with India Quay.
Problem is I have been spoilt, I live a short drive from Bradford. Which along with Rusholme in Manchester is curry heaven.

Exactly the point I was making.