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Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by Lowbankclaret » Fri Sep 20, 2019 10:10 pm

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Just been for my 55th birthday meal. Second time we have been.
Great food, service and surroundings.

Had the 32oz rib-eye on the bone. To die for.

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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by MACCA » Fri Sep 20, 2019 10:24 pm

What did you have for mains?
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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by Lowbankclaret » Fri Sep 20, 2019 10:36 pm

MACCA wrote:What did you have for mains?
Well it was the rib-eye.
Green beans.
Deep fried onion rings.
Triple cooked chips
Spring onion mash

Peppercorn sauce.

Starter was a duo of fish.
Sea bass.
Salmon fish cake.
Salad with sweet chillie sauce

Free amouse bouchée was lancs cheese melt with carrot and coriander soup.

Best meal I have had for years.

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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by bfccrazy » Fri Sep 20, 2019 10:48 pm

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I raise you a full peri chicken meal from Chik-Inn :lol:

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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by cricketfieldclarets » Fri Sep 20, 2019 10:53 pm

bfccrazy wrote:
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I raise you a full peri chicken meal from Chik-Inn :lol:
:lol: :lol:

And i raise you with two black puddings from heys butchers :shock:
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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by cricketfieldclarets » Fri Sep 20, 2019 10:54 pm

Re bertrams. I expected not to like it. Think it was emperors new clothes. But i ate in the cafe bit the other week. Only had a steal sandwich was but was top notch. And not expensive.

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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by Funkydrummer » Fri Sep 20, 2019 10:59 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Re bertrams. I expected not to like it. Think it was emperors new clothes. But i ate in the cafe bit the other week. Only had a steal sandwich was but was top notch. And not expensive.
You can't beat a good piece of steal on a butty !!! :lol:
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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by Burnley1989 » Sat Sep 21, 2019 7:08 am

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Re bertrams. I expected not to like it. Think it was emperors new clothes. But i ate in the cafe bit the other week. Only had a steal sandwich was but was top notch. And not expensive.
The ‘morning Glory’ breakfast is class! We go whenever it’s an early kick off, fresh orange and a Peroni at 10am
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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by MACCA » Sat Sep 21, 2019 8:50 am

Lowbankclaret wrote:Well it was the rib-eye.
Green beans.
Deep fried onion rings.
Triple cooked chips
Spring onion mash

Peppercorn sauce.

Starter was a duo of fish.
Sea bass.
Salmon fish cake.
Salad with sweet chillie sauce

Free amouse bouchée was lancs cheese melt with carrot and coriander soup.

Best meal I have had for years.
Yes it's good in there, the lounge is decent as well next door if you want some simple but good grub in a relaxed atmosphere.
It's all in the quality of the ingredients they use.
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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by MACCA » Sat Sep 21, 2019 8:53 am

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Re bertrams. I expected not to like it. Think it was emperors new clothes. But i ate in the cafe bit the other week. Only had a steal sandwich was but was top notch. And not expensive.
The lounge?

It's very good in there, relaxed atmosphere and quality simple grub. Even a little out door area for the kids or beer in the sun.

Give the sizzling skillet wrap thingy a try next time, was very good.

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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by Steve1956 » Sat Sep 21, 2019 8:58 am

Will this thread get a bit like those on Facebook,were you post pictures of your dinners and everyone says yum yum that looks lovely when in fact it looks like a dog has shat on their plate ?
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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by Dyched » Sat Sep 21, 2019 9:19 am

Steve1956 wrote:Will this thread get a bit like those on Facebook,were you post pictures of your dinners and everyone says yum yum that looks lovely when in fact it looks like a dog has shat on their plate ?
The work that goes into food photography is crazy. Pictures you see in advertising are never the actual food you get. Eg, Motor oil is used instead of syrup on pancakes as it doesn’t soak in like syrup and gives a better shine for the photos.

So when people go out and take pictures of what they have had they all look completely awful.

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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by Bosscat » Sat Sep 21, 2019 11:13 am

Lowbankclaret wrote:
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Just been for my 55th birthday meal. Second time we have been.
Great food, service and surroundings.

Had the 32oz rib-eye on the bone. To die for.
Square Black Plates Noooooooooooo
Plates should be Round or at least oval .......

Like having your food served on an old slate or plank of wood ffs its about time these trendy ideas were put back in the drawer (or on the roof) .....


Rant over :lol: hope you enjoyed it m8 it looks delicious

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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by Bosscat » Sat Sep 21, 2019 11:15 am

Dyched wrote:The work that goes into food photography is crazy. Pictures you see in advertising are never the actual food you get. Eg, Motor oil is used instead of syrup on pancakes as it doesn’t soak in like syrup and gives a better shine for the photos.

So when people go out and take pictures of what they have had they all look completely awful.
I've been in that Restaurant and the food tasted like it was covered in Engine oil :lol:
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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by Bosscat » Sat Sep 21, 2019 11:16 am

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Re bertrams. I expected not to like it. Think it was emperors new clothes. But i ate in the cafe bit the other week. Only had a steal sandwich was but was top notch. And not expensive.
Steal Sandwich :lol: :lol: :lol: no wonder it was cheap ya tight bugger ya nicked it

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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by Dark Cloud » Sat Sep 21, 2019 11:59 am

I'm safely assuming you work for Crow Wood Lowbank, so well done and keep up the good work!! ;) ;) ;)

(Actually I've had lunch at Bertram's two or three times and the food IS good and the view is stunning and a great advert for where we live. Robbie Brady was having his lunch there a couple of weeks ago according to my son's girlfriend who was on the next table)

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Post by Lowbankclaret » Sat Sep 21, 2019 7:18 pm

Dark Cloud wrote:I'm safely assuming you work for Crow Wood Lowbank, so well done and keep up the good work!! ;) ;) ;)

(Actually I've had lunch at Bertram's two or three times and the food IS good and the view is stunning and a great advert for where we live. Robbie Brady was having his lunch there a couple of weeks ago according to my son's girlfriend who was on the next table)
No I don’t work for them, went for my birthday meal.

We used to go to the three fishes and the Eagle at Barrow which is always good.

Been to Bertrams twice and both times it’s been amazing.

I don’t mind putting positive feedback out there when I feel it’s deserved.
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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by tarkys_ears » Sat Sep 21, 2019 7:25 pm

Lowbankclaret wrote:
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Just been for my 55th birthday meal. Second time we have been.
Great food, service and surroundings.

Had the 32oz rib-eye on the bone. To die for.
Wurst looking Yorkshires ever!

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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by Bfcboyo » Sat Sep 21, 2019 8:43 pm

Freemasons at Wiswell all the way!
All the rest are way behind!

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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by bobinho » Sat Sep 21, 2019 8:52 pm

bfccrazy wrote:
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I raise you a full peri chicken meal from Chik-Inn :lol:
Did it taste anything like the smell that emanates from the place and completely envelopes the arse end of St James St?

If so, please keep it...

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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by bfccrazy » Sat Sep 21, 2019 10:10 pm

bobinho wrote:Did it taste anything like the smell that emanates from the place and completely envelopes the arse end of St James St?

If so, please keep it...
Tastes amazing!!

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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by tarkys_ears » Sat Sep 21, 2019 10:12 pm

bfccrazy wrote:Tastes amazing!!
...they're all cretins! Can't appreciate quality fodder when they see it! Philistines!

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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by SammyBoy » Sun Sep 22, 2019 12:03 am

Chik Inn is an odd one because it actually tastes quite good, it’s just the shop that smells like pure gasoline.

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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by djemba-djemba » Sun Sep 22, 2019 8:46 am

Lowbankclaret wrote:We used to go to the three fishes and the Eagle at Barrow which is always good.

Been to Bertrams twice and both times it’s been amazing.
I like your taste in local eateries.

Care to share a long list of recommendations?

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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by Billy Balfour » Sun Sep 22, 2019 10:29 am

Bosscat wrote:Like having your food served on an old slate or plank of wood ffs its about time these trendy ideas were put back in the drawer (or on the roof)
The plank of wood or slab of slate was the 'emperor's new clothes' for a while in ThatLondon, but soon went out of fashion and many quickly reverted back to civilisation, but elsewhere it lingers on like an old fart. Nowadays it can be found in places that try too hard, yet fail. I have no idea as to why it took off in the first place. Maybe a piece of flint to cut your steak with, or a seashell instead of a soup spoon, will be the next trend before everyone points and laughs.
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Post by bfccrazy » Sun Sep 22, 2019 10:40 am

Billy Balfour wrote:The plank of wood or slab of slate was the 'emperor's new clothes' for a while in ThatLondon, but soon went out of fashion and many quickly reverted back to civilisation, but elsewhere it lingers on like an old fart. Nowadays it can be found in places that try too hard, yet fail. I have no idea as to why it took off in the first place. Maybe a piece of flint to cut your steak with, or a seashell instead of a soup spoon, will be the next trend before everyone points and laughs.
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I don’t see the problem with replacing plates with other stuff to serve food on.
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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by Bosscat » Sun Sep 22, 2019 10:43 am

bfccrazy wrote:
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I don’t see the problem with replacing plates with other stuff to serve food on.
Wtf is that :lol: :lol: :lol: (and I'm not on about the plate :D)

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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by bfccrazy » Sun Sep 22, 2019 10:45 am

Bosscat wrote:Wtf is that :lol: :lol: :lol: (and I'm not on about the plate :D)
It’s from a page I follow on Facebook called “WE WANT PLATES” - people send in the absolute random things they get food served on :lol:
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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by Rileybobs » Sun Sep 22, 2019 10:47 am

If I go to en establishment that serves chips in a mini deep fat fryer basket I immediately walk out and report them to environmental health.

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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by bfccrazy » Sun Sep 22, 2019 10:53 am

Rileybobs wrote:If I go to en establishment that serves chips in a mini deep fat fryer basket I immediately walk out and report them to environmental health.
Is worse when they have those mini trolleys.

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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by icu81b4 » Sun Sep 22, 2019 10:54 am

Happy birthday Lowbankclaret

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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by Rileybobs » Sun Sep 22, 2019 10:55 am

Wash it down with a gin and tonic from a jam jar.

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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by AlargeClaret » Sun Sep 22, 2019 12:40 pm

Birdcages seem to be de rigour in Manchester’s eateries these days . With these seemingly ubiquitous “ 2 hour brunch/lunch/dinner” things where birds ( no pun intended) get a birdcage of food and 2 hours of cocktails before being turned out for the next sitting 30 mins after
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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by Bosscat » Sun Sep 22, 2019 12:59 pm

AlargeClaret wrote:Birdcages seem to be de rigour in Manchester’s eateries these days . With these seemingly ubiquitous “ 2 hour brunch/lunch/dinner” things where birds ( no pun intended) get a birdcage of food and 2 hours of cocktails before being turned out for the next sitting 30 mins after
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Wtf is in the cage it looks like a deepfried turd :roll:

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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by ŽižkovClaret » Sun Sep 22, 2019 1:02 pm

Bosscat wrote:Wtf is that :lol: :lol: :lol: (and I'm not on about the plate :D)
Looks like a poncey tartare but not sure its beef. Maybe salmon or a rose veal?

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Post by Lowbankclaret » Sun Sep 22, 2019 1:38 pm

icu81b4 wrote:Happy birthday Lowbankclaret

Thankyou, 55 can officially get me hands on my pension, just wish it was enough to retire.

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Post by Lowbankclaret » Sun Sep 22, 2019 1:49 pm

djemba-djemba wrote:I like your taste in local eateries.

Care to share a long list of recommendations?
To be fair there are lots around here, many we have not been too.

For occasions there are three.
Bertrams.
Eagle at Barrow
Bonny Inn.

Lunch out.
Bonny inn,
Banny’s Fish and chips at Boundary mill.

Calf’s Head at Worston on a sunny day, loverly garden and outside seating with very affordable home made food.

I am sure there are lots more gems we don’t go to.

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Post by TVC15 » Sun Sep 22, 2019 2:40 pm

Lowbankclaret wrote:
Calf’s Head at Worston on a sunny day, loverly garden and outside seating with very affordable home made food
Homemade by Farmfoods ?
Calf’s Head been poor for years now - it is a nice setting and garden though I agree.

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Post by Granny WeatherWax » Sun Sep 22, 2019 2:45 pm

Betrams - solid cooking

White Swan - special cooking

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Post by Lowbankclaret » Sun Sep 22, 2019 5:41 pm

TVC15 wrote:Homemade by Farmfoods ?
Calf’s Head been poor for years now - it is a nice setting and garden though I agree.
Everyone to their own.

Always had a good meal.

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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by pushpinpussy » Sun Sep 22, 2019 6:07 pm

why anyone would want take a photo of their food in a restaurant is beyond me. I cant think of many things as sad.

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Post by Billy Balfour » Sun Sep 22, 2019 6:23 pm

TVC15 wrote:Homemade by Farmfoods ?
Calf’s Head been poor for years now - it is a nice setting and garden though I agree.
I agree. Nowadays its poor on the food front. Great for an ale in the garden.

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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by Billy Balfour » Sun Sep 22, 2019 6:24 pm

pushpinpussy wrote:why anyone would want take a photo of their food in a restaurant is beyond me. I cant think of many things as sad.
I can - it's called a selfie.

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Re: Bertrams at Crow wood

Post by Longside4evr » Sun Sep 22, 2019 7:13 pm

Calf’s Head at Worston on a sunny day, loverly garden and outside seating with very affordable home made food
Very poor and ordinary nice setting shame about the food

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