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Control Panel
Discworld
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 Posted - 24/07/2007 : 15:45:17
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It is perhaps the ultimate paradox of the London Road that, at the top of it, there is one of the most expensive restaurants in Brighton and Hove, The Black Chapati which stands beneath an unalluring block.
Although it is more expensive than Greggs, it is far healthier. Indian food. No brown sauce, I believe. |
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Captain Hawkeye
Barsoom
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 24/07/2007 : 17:09:05
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Originally posted by Control Panel
It is perhaps the ultimate paradox of the London Road that, at the top of it, there is one of the most expensive restaurants in Brighton and Hove, The Black Chapati which stands beneath an unalluring block.
Although it is more expensive than Greggs, it is far healthier. Indian food. No brown sauce, I believe.
Can other forum contributors please confirm if the Black Chapati is still there. |
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Pelagia
Barsoom
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Posted - 24/07/2007 : 21:44:15
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Originally posted by Captain Hawkeye
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Originally posted by Control Panel
It is perhaps the ultimate paradox of the London Road that, at the top of it, there is one of the most expensive restaurants in Brighton and Hove, The Black Chapati which stands beneath an unalluring block.
Although it is more expensive than Greggs, it is far healthier. Indian food. No brown sauce, I believe.
Can other forum contributors please confirm if the Black Chapati is still there.
No it's not. Don't know what it is now but will look next time I go past. |
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No Expert
Barsoom
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Posted - 24/07/2007 : 21:46:48
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Used to work in the building above the BC (vantage point) and the smell of onions and garlic cooking on a Friday avo was sublime.
I always pictured the Black Chapati to ber some sort of super hero too :) |
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Infinite Poppadum
Discworld
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Posted - 24/07/2007 : 21:59:24
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posted by No Expert
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a Friday avo
What is a Friday avocado? Is it riper than Thursday's?
Or is this an office-life term? |
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Captain Hawkeye
Barsoom
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 25/07/2007 : 08:41:53
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Originally posted by Infinite Poppadum
posted by No Expert
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a Friday avo
What is a Friday avocado? Is it riper than Thursday's?
Or is this an office-life term?
Could be that there is a different dialect of English in Portslade.
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Infinite Poppadum
Discworld
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Posted - 25/07/2007 : 09:20:01
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| London Road is clearly multicultural. But let us hope that the great Australian spirit is not spoilt by Greggs opening up there as well as its eccentric outlets in Belgium. |
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Infinite Poppadum
Discworld
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Infinite Poppadum
Discworld
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Posted - 25/07/2007 : 21:41:56
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I do not know if The Black Chapati is still on that bit of the London Road, but Mrs Poppadum's penchant for Indian food has certainly lumbered up with this name. Every time people came round, there were more of her curries, and so somebody said it's infinite poppadum here in Portslade.
When she gets going at the cooker, chillis in hand, there is a mad glint in her eyes, no loving nustles at the back of her neck will deflect her from the task in hand as nostrils flare while the garlic sweats
And now she has come home with a page from yesterday's Mail, crowing that she has been right all along. A Madras is all you need for a healthy life. "Tell that to Long Time No See when he goes on about his pasties!"
So I am passing on this advice.
The article says that fenugreek prevents breast cancer, and helps with bronchitis and diabetes and ulcers. Coriander is an antioxidant which works well on the colon. Turmeric eases cancer and Alzheimer's as well as arthritis and heart disease. NUTMEG BOOSTS THE MALE LIBIDO. Cinnamon lowers the blood-sugar levels. Fennel relieves period pains and bronchitis. Chilli - oddly enough - eases stomach ulcers and burns up fat and calories (even if it creates a queue outside the bathroom). Ginger also eases ulcers and arthritis. Cardamon helps indigestion, stomachs, sore throats, and is an anti-blood-clotting agent. Curry leaves lower cholesterol and weight, and also help with diabetes.
So there you have it, The Black Chapati might cost more than Greggs but you will live longer with this heath-giving, libido-boosting food rather than filling up on all of Sir Michael Darrington's stodge.
And, anyway, the floods are set to increase the cost of milk, so the 75p tea might leap in price... All the more reason to go for an Indian instead. |
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Control Panel
Discworld
1166 Posts |
Posted - 25/07/2007 : 22:14:32
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| Looks as if Taj St. James's Street will be stocking up on the nutmeg! |
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Daveb
Discworld
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Posted - 26/07/2007 : 13:28:29
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| I think it was the Black Chapati that was famus for the poor attitude of the staff? |
We're all doomed!
Head for the hills before they start heading for you! |
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Captain Hawkeye
Barsoom
United Kingdom
391 Posts |
Posted - 26/07/2007 : 14:26:10
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Originally posted by Daveb
I think it was the Black Chapati that was famus for the poor attitude of the staff?
Heard something like that about Nia in North Laine but poor attitude of restaurant staff could probably fill a whole topic.
How about Greggs staff. Where are they on the scale of good/bad service ? |
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Daveb
Discworld
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Posted - 26/07/2007 : 15:05:30
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I would imagine very good.
Staff service is inversely proportional to the food quaity.
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We're all doomed!
Head for the hills before they start heading for you! |
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Infinite Poppadum
Discworld
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Posted - 26/07/2007 : 17:08:27
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| There is a type of sandwich in Ireland known as a shambo. There might be uproar if Greggs used the name in England. |
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Martha Gunn
Barsoom
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Posted - 26/07/2007 : 17:13:30
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Originally posted by Infinite Poppadum
There is a type of sandwich in Ireland known as a shambo.
I've herd about that. Anyone heifer had one? |
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Captain Hawkeye
Barsoom
United Kingdom
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6439 Posts |
Posted - 26/07/2007 : 18:47:22
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Ireland needs that,
Times are hard out there.
They Have the €uro. |
Edited by - long time no see on 27/07/2007 17:20:22 |
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No Expert
Barsoom
398 Posts |
Posted - 26/07/2007 : 21:33:53
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yes.
if only the poor people of ireland
had access to greggs
then they could spend their few poor pennies
on 75p tea
with real milk |
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Control Panel
Discworld
1166 Posts |
Posted - 26/07/2007 : 21:48:32
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| St Patrick dealt with the Greggs in Ireland at the same tiem as ridding it of snakes. |
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Captain Hawkeye
Barsoom
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27/07/2007 : 16:55:28
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Originally posted by Control Panel
St Patrick dealt with the Greggs in Ireland at the same time as ridding it of snakes.
What about St Patrick coming to London Road, Brighton ?
Would it be fair to say he might have a lot to do ? |
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Control Panel
Discworld
1166 Posts |
Posted - 27/07/2007 : 20:11:20
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Mysterious Greggsian forces at work here.
Apparently, according to the main page, the latest Greggs item was that LTNS had posted/done something at 17.25 but it is not here.
Has LTNS removed one of his creations? If so, does anybody remember what it was?
Perhaps GCHQ has been alerted to this? Could Greggs be cover for high-level international exchange of hush-hush information? A code none of us has cracked? Something o nwhich we have stumbled.
We are all perhaps caught up in something far more sinister than dubious pasties and should look carefully before leaving our front doors. Was that mention of Tottenham cakes inadvertent reference to something else? After all, look at that wartime case of the crossword-puzzle clues being linked with military/shipping moves... |
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Miriam Binder
Earthsea
United Kingdom
5311 Posts |
Posted - 27/07/2007 : 20:18:57
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"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" - Benjamin Franklin |
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6439 Posts |
Posted - 27/07/2007 : 20:24:25
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Originally posted by Control Panel
Mysterious Greggsian forces at work here.
Apparently, according to the main page, the latest Greggs item was that LTNS had posted/done something at 17.25 but it is not here.
It is on this Page.
CP - go back to sleep. |
Edited by - long time no see on 27/07/2007 20:24:50 |
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Infinite Poppadum
Discworld
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Posted - 27/07/2007 : 20:25:24
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And so this is perhaps why long time no see chose that name under which to operate.
Meanwhile, perhaps there are other reasons for Sir Michael Darrington to be going from branch to branch in the Bentley. Whose side is he on? Shadows and fog on the Tyne...
Who knows, we might yet find Emma Peel springing over the tuna baguettes in her leather trousers |
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Control Panel
Discworld
1166 Posts |
Posted - 27/07/2007 : 20:30:35
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posted by LTNS
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It is on this Page.
Message understood, LTNS. Awaiting further instructions. |
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No Expert
Barsoom
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Posted - 27/07/2007 : 20:39:57
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LTNS does edits to his posts and changes nothing.
Then the thread goes to the top of the forum, and people look.
That way LT is queen bee.
Life in the hive. |
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6439 Posts |
Posted - 27/07/2007 : 20:42:27
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Originally posted by Control Panel
posted by LTNS
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It is on this Page.
Message understood, LTNS. Awaiting further instructions.
Easy to Find CP. |
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Control Panel
Discworld
1166 Posts |
Posted - 27/07/2007 : 20:53:04
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Thanks, LTNS.
The Tuk Tuk is ready and waiting. They have their uses as part of the Plan.
You might need an umbrella. |
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long time no see
Earthsea
United Kingdom
6439 Posts |
Posted - 27/07/2007 : 21:10:02
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Originally posted by Control Panel
Thanks, LTNS.
No Problem. |
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Control Panel
Discworld
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Posted - 27/07/2007 : 21:41:24
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All very interesting, LTNS.
We await dawn's early light! |
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