tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post6702950692687216944..comments2024-03-26T14:12:12.075+00:00Comments on The London Foodie: London Restaurant Reviews - Albion @ The Boundary ProjectLuiz Harahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15625648237398242154noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-75923472596223782442012-03-27T22:08:24.744+01:002012-03-27T22:08:24.744+01:00Agree entirely re. the fry-up. Had it twice in two...Agree entirely re. the fry-up. Had it twice in two years (yesterday was the 2nd time) and both times it was bland and unappetizing. Expect more from them: the centerpiece of a good caff should be a mean breakfast. The homemade baked beans are watery and tough, the tomato floury. Not going to waste another penny there - plenty of other places to enjoy a good Meantime.Laura Nickollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16044657656155657635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-6172112706528097632011-02-23T14:49:08.308+00:002011-02-23T14:49:08.308+00:00I Heart Cupcakes. I love the idea of tripe cooked...I Heart Cupcakes. I love the idea of tripe cooked chips :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-77104519684844327262010-01-18T18:07:41.526+00:002010-01-18T18:07:41.526+00:00@ Grubworm - thanks for the info on Ascot Ales and...@ Grubworm - thanks for the info on Ascot Ales and the Gunmakers. I had about this place but never realised they were that good. I will make sure to visit them in the very near future.<br /><br />@ Taste of Beirut - thanks for your comment, and do let me know if you need any good foodie recommendations when your are next visiting London!<br /><br />@ I Heart Cupcakes - it is interesting how people can have completely difference experiences at the same eatery, there is just so much at play like service and cooking staff, different menus/dishes, etc. I wish my experience had been a one off but by reading through other food blogs, the consensus is that their food isn't great. Maybe I should go back to try their fish and chips, and I will report back. Thanks for your commentary.Luiz Harahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625648237398242154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-70791831311431718692010-01-17T15:30:12.291+00:002010-01-17T15:30:12.291+00:00We ate at the Albion just before Christmas and had...We ate at the Albion just before Christmas and had a very different experience. My husband went for steak and kidney pudding, with a side of tripe cooked chips, I had fish and chips with a side of mushy peas. Both dishes were fabulous. My husbands pudding was stuffed full of wonderful, melt in the mouth beef, with a lovely pot of gravy on the side. My fish was covered in a wonderful crisp batter and was moist and very tasty inside. My mushy peas were lovely, and both of us loved the chips. We washed everything down with a brown betty of tea rather than beer this time as we were both cold and wet!<br />The fresh bread and butter was lovely as well. <br />The only thing I didn't enjoy were their cupcakes. We bought two to take away and the frosting tasted of nothing but butter. Really wasn't impressed with them. <br />I would definitely recommend the cafe though.I heart cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06898577388443071100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-24956055062744861982010-01-16T12:00:38.282+00:002010-01-16T12:00:38.282+00:00Very impressed with the serious review here; I wil...Very impressed with the serious review here; I will make sure just to order coffee there when I am in London!tasteofbeiruthttp://www.tasteofbeirut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-11530118696156679242010-01-16T11:11:29.583+00:002010-01-16T11:11:29.583+00:00I do like my beers ;-) The landlord only had a hal...I do like my beers ;-) The landlord only had a half-keg of the stout so it only lasted a day and a half (and that was a Tuesday and Wednesday!). It's pretty artisanal stuff, but if you google Ascot Ales and then look at their shop they do it by the bottle there. <br /><br />I follow The Gunmakers on Twitter (@thegunmakers) because they tweet what beers and food they have that night. Yesterday night it was Proper Job by St Austell Ales, Adnam's Old and Woodforde's Wherry. They seriously know their beers and only get them in very small batches so they're super fresh and well kept.<br /><br />Might try out the Albion for tea (or beer) and cakes - sounds like the thing to do.The Grubwormhttp://www.thegrubworm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-44956324247061766462010-01-16T10:33:45.985+00:002010-01-16T10:33:45.985+00:00Hi Aaron - Albion might not be a complete write-of...Hi Aaron - Albion might not be a complete write-off as I hear their pork crackling is good and I would imagine a perfect accompanyment to GM beers. <br /><br />Gosh, you really know your beers! I don't recall trying the Smoked Bock but am very curious to try it now. The Anastasia's Imperial Stout sounds delish too but where can I find it? Not at Gunmakers as I recall one of your earlier tweets.Luiz Harahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625648237398242154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-86052436827121104892010-01-15T14:42:20.553+00:002010-01-15T14:42:20.553+00:00I thnk a lot of Conran places are a bit style-over...I thnk a lot of Conran places are a bit style-over-substance (but it is some style!), although it's a shame about ALbion because I too had read TO's review and intended to try it out. But under-seasoned kedgeree with no fish flakes! There are some dishes you modify, and there are some dishes you leave alone... Ah well, there are too many other good places to try out to worry too much. Thanks for the review, it's saved a disapointment. <br /><br />I agree regarding Meantime - they are fantastic, have you tried the Smoked Bock? The only place I've seen it on tap is in the The Union (the MT pub) in Greeenwich. Unusal and very good - a lovely hoppy beer with a genuinely smoky undertone. Until I tasted Anastasia's Imperial Stout, I thought their London Porter was the best too, but the stout by Ascot Ales knocked it firmly into second place It really was an extraordinary pint. Worth checking out if you ever see it (very rare).The Grubwormhttp://www.thegrubworm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-72951540340213627972010-01-15T12:07:20.304+00:002010-01-15T12:07:20.304+00:00Hi Sasha- i heard their pork cracklings are really...Hi Sasha- i heard their pork cracklings are really good and i think they would go well with the Greenwich Meantime beers. I also saw loads of people just having tea/coffee and cake so it might be a good choice for that sort of thing. The place looks great and is definitely worth a visit, although I would not be recommending their breakfast or kedgeree!<br /><br />Luiz @ The London FoodieLuiz Harahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625648237398242154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620769829682448740.post-44732849935141747932010-01-15T10:47:19.392+00:002010-01-15T10:47:19.392+00:00What a shame - I've been really looking forwar...What a shame - I've been really looking forward to going here, like you I'm disappointed it wasn't up to scratch. <br /><br />Oh, and beer with breakfast - good work.The Happiness Project Londonhttp://thehappinessprojectlondon.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com