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[Malapapa]

Did I not suggest perhaps we should look at Ocakbashi?

As this is a Cyprus Forum, I naturally suggested a Cypriot-owned place, serving Cypriot food and, what's more, also with a neutral English name referring to a tree which commonly grows in Cyprus...

Carob tree
A blackboard above the counter highlights the day's fresh fish for cooking on the chargrill, but in contrast to the modish decor, the printed menu is largely based on familiar Cypriot dishes.
http://www.timeout.com/london/restauran ... carob-tree


You, on the other hand, suggest a Turkish place, with a Turkish name, serving food from Turkey.

Ocakbashi
Simply the best Turkish Ocak Basi Restaurant in East London!

In Turkey ocakbasi restaurants are where people eat when they're out, as opposed to places to go out to eat at.
http://www.mangal1.com/index.htm

I have no objection to Turkish food or restaurants, but, given the sensitivities, your suggestion still leaves a bitter taste in my mouth.

One bad apple is all we needed. If this is going to be a political issue why bother?

Exactly.

[denizaksulu]

Did I not suggest perhaps we should look at Ocakbashi?

As this is a Cyprus Forum, I naturally suggested a Cypriot-owned place, serving Cypriot food and, what's more, also with a neutral English name referring to a tree which commonly grows in Cyprus...

Carob tree
A blackboard above the counter highlights the day's fresh fish for cooking on the chargrill, but in contrast to the modish decor, the printed menu is largely based on familiar Cypriot dishes.
http://www.timeout.com/london/restauran ... carob-tree


You, on the other hand, suggest a Turkish place, with a Turkish name, serving food from Turkey.

Ocakbashi
Simply the best Turkish Ocak Basi Restaurant in East London!

In Turkey ocakbasi restaurants are where people eat when they're out, as opposed to places to go out to eat at.
http://www.mangal1.com/index.htm

I have no objection to Turkish food or restaurants, but, given the sensitivities, your suggestion still leaves a bitter taste in my mouth.

One bad apple is all we needed. If this is going to be a political issue why bother?

Exactly.

You should not have said that. Just look in the mirror.

[Malapapa]

Well we have a couple of choices, as I see it. We could vote on either of the two suggested restaurants or we could seek an alternative "neutral" venue.

I'm glad you put 'neutral' in inverted commas. For that's exactly what I tried to do with my suggestion - but clearly we can't eat 'Cypriot' if there are TCs like Fredogomio amongst us, as they prefer Turkish.

[YFred]

Well we have a couple of choices, as I see it. We could vote on either of the two suggested restaurants or we could seek an alternative "neutral" venue.

I'm glad you put 'neutral' in inverted commas. For that's exactly what I tried to do with my suggestion - but clearly we can't eat 'Cypriot' if there are TCs like Fredogomio amongst us, as they prefer Turkish.

If this is a political diner, count me out. I withdraw my confirmation.

[Malapapa]

Did I not suggest perhaps we should look at Ocakbashi?

As this is a Cyprus Forum, I naturally suggested a Cypriot-owned place, serving Cypriot food and, what's more, also with a neutral English name referring to a tree which commonly grows in Cyprus...

Carob tree
A blackboard above the counter highlights the day's fresh fish for cooking on the chargrill, but in contrast to the modish decor, the printed menu is largely based on familiar Cypriot dishes.
http://www.timeout.com/london/restauran ... carob-tree


You, on the other hand, suggest a Turkish place, with a Turkish name, serving food from Turkey.

Ocakbashi
Simply the best Turkish Ocak Basi Restaurant in East London!

In Turkey ocakbasi restaurants are where people eat when they're out, as opposed to places to go out to eat at.
http://www.mangal1.com/index.htm

I have no objection to Turkish food or restaurants, but, given the sensitivities, your suggestion still leaves a bitter taste in my mouth.

One bad apple is all we needed. If this is going to be a political issue why bother?

Exactly.

You should not have said that. Just look in the mirror.

I've nothing to be ashamed of.

[Me Ed]

YFred if it makes you happy, I'm probably going to pick up a greasy kebab on the way home.

[RichardB]

Did I not suggest perhaps we should look at Ocakbashi?

As this is a Cyprus Forum, I naturally suggested a Cypriot-owned place, serving Cypriot food and, what's more, also with a neutral English name referring to a tree which commonly grows in Cyprus...

Carob tree
A blackboard above the counter highlights the day's fresh fish for cooking on the chargrill, but in contrast to the modish decor, the printed menu is largely based on familiar Cypriot dishes.
http://www.timeout.com/london/restauran ... carob-tree


You, on the other hand, suggest a Turkish place, with a Turkish name, serving food from Turkey.

Ocakbashi
Simply the best Turkish Ocak Basi Restaurant in East London!

In Turkey ocakbasi restaurants are where people eat when they're out, as opposed to places to go out to eat at.
http://www.mangal1.com/index.htm

I have no objection to Turkish food or restaurants, but, given the sensitivities, your suggestion still leaves a bitter taste in my mouth.

Having never been to Turkey I would not know, but the one in West Kensington I go to is dead posh and cost 20/head without drinks plus soft chairs.

This ain't Nottingham you know, as to bitter taste do not eat the peeper that they serve with the meal.

No then Fred there's nowt wrong with Nottingham!!!

I don't mind where we meet at personally.

I've never had authentic Turkish cuisine before so I'd go for that if decided.

Maybe we should have a poll from members attending as to the venue from the 2 suggestions. ( or it might be easier to say, email Jerry so as to avoid non diners trying to rig the poll)

yours hungrily

Mr R F Booth

[YFred]

YFred if it makes you happy, I'm probably going to pick up a greasy kebab on the way home.

Ignorance is bliss. This is a quality restaurant with quality food. But never mind as I said I will not be attending so I withdraw my suggestion too.

[denizaksulu]

Well we have a couple of choices, as I see it. We could vote on either of the two suggested restaurants or we could seek an alternative "neutral" venue.

I'm glad you put 'neutral' in inverted commas. For that's exactly what I tried to do with my suggestion - but clearly we can't eat 'Cypriot' if there are TCs like Fredogomio amongst us, as they prefer Turkish.

If this is a political diner, count me out. I withdraw my confirmation.

We can try and de-politicise it. If not, count me out too. I too have suddenly got a bitter taste in my mouth.

[YFred]

Did I not suggest perhaps we should look at Ocakbashi?

As this is a Cyprus Forum, I naturally suggested a Cypriot-owned place, serving Cypriot food and, what's more, also with a neutral English name referring to a tree which commonly grows in Cyprus...

Carob tree
A blackboard above the counter highlights the day's fresh fish for cooking on the chargrill, but in contrast to the modish decor, the printed menu is largely based on familiar Cypriot dishes.
http://www.timeout.com/london/restauran ... carob-tree


You, on the other hand, suggest a Turkish place, with a Turkish name, serving food from Turkey.

Ocakbashi
Simply the best Turkish Ocak Basi Restaurant in East London!

In Turkey ocakbasi restaurants are where people eat when they're out, as opposed to places to go out to eat at.
http://www.mangal1.com/index.htm

I have no objection to Turkish food or restaurants, but, given the sensitivities, your suggestion still leaves a bitter taste in my mouth.

Having never been to Turkey I would not know, but the one in West Kensington I go to is dead posh and cost 20/head without drinks plus soft chairs.

This ain't Nottingham you know, as to bitter taste do not eat the peeper that they serve with the meal.

No then Fred there's nowt wrong with Nottingham!!!

I don't mind where we meet at personally.

I've never had authentic Turkish cuisine before so I'd go for that if decided.

Maybe we should have a poll from members attending as to the venue from the 2 suggestions. ( or it might be easier to say, email Jerry so as to avoid non diners trying to rig the poll)

yours hungrily

Mr R F Booth

No need, the second suggestion has been withdrawn.