Comments on: The Old Spot in Wells http://www.leyton.org/diary/2006/07/23/the-old-spot-in-wells/ Thoughts. Comment. Opinion. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:01:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: trevor http://www.leyton.org/diary/2006/07/23/the-old-spot-in-wells/#comment-24315 trevor Tue, 20 May 2008 11:15:02 +0000 http://www.leyton.org/diary/2006/07/23/hot-spot-in-wells/#comment-24315 <p>i dont think so richard, yvan has a good enough grip of the english language to be eloquently patronizing. as ive said all along every time ive eaten there its been consistently good. always well balanced and slightly more trouble taken than i can usually be bothered with if i was cooking at home (and theres not that many places we go to that we dont think we could do better!thats not that were that good, just the sorry state of eating out,im sure most people that can really cook feel that..) ..but its not mind blowing as alluded to by a lot of these reviews. the service has a quiet nervousness to it and the food is cooked with a knowledgeable confidence..but no 4th july..perhaps the last posting was a tad harsh..but a comment like "i pity the person who compared it to a gastropub"is bound to wind anyone up! a GASTRO PUB how dare i.... trevor the peasant</p> i dont think so richard, yvan has a good enough grip of the english language to be eloquently patronizing. as ive said all along every time ive eaten there its been consistently good. always well balanced and slightly more trouble taken than i can usually be bothered with if i was cooking at home (and theres not that many places we go to that we dont think we could do better!thats not that were that good, just the sorry state of eating out,im sure most people that can really cook feel that..) ..but its not mind blowing as alluded to by a lot of these reviews. the service has a quiet nervousness to it and the food is cooked with a knowledgeable confidence..but no 4th july..perhaps the last posting was a tad harsh..but a comment like “i pity the person who compared it to a gastropub”is bound to wind anyone up! a GASTRO PUB how dare i…. trevor the peasant

]]> By: Richard http://www.leyton.org/diary/2006/07/23/the-old-spot-in-wells/#comment-23694 Richard Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:57:27 +0000 http://www.leyton.org/diary/2006/07/23/hot-spot-in-wells/#comment-23694 <p>I think you might be being a bit unfair there Trevor (not least that English isn't Yvan's first language), and I'm having difficulty understanding how you say you've eaten there so many times yourself, but don't seem to think that highly of it. You seem to be after something other than what they're offering, or have very different expectations.</p> <p>I'm definitely with the sentiment of Yvan (and many other commentators points), having now eaten there since I posted the original item. It's a real credit to Somerset. </p> <p>My family had a truly special meal there in May last year to mark my mothers retirement, and I can only speak highly of the efforts being made to put Wells on the culinary map.</p> I think you might be being a bit unfair there Trevor (not least that English isn’t Yvan’s first language), and I’m having difficulty understanding how you say you’ve eaten there so many times yourself, but don’t seem to think that highly of it. You seem to be after something other than what they’re offering, or have very different expectations.

I’m definitely with the sentiment of Yvan (and many other commentators points), having now eaten there since I posted the original item. It’s a real credit to Somerset.

My family had a truly special meal there in May last year to mark my mothers retirement, and I can only speak highly of the efforts being made to put Wells on the culinary map.

]]> By: trevor http://www.leyton.org/diary/2006/07/23/the-old-spot-in-wells/#comment-23560 trevor Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:55:58 +0000 http://www.leyton.org/diary/2006/07/23/hot-spot-in-wells/#comment-23560 <p>reply to yvan.. oh please dont pity me..ive eaten all over the world owned a michelin starred hotel and restaurant. and ive also eaten in the old spot well over 10 times and its been consistently good, but not that good..and the truth is ive had better food, more imaginative, more thoughtfully put together at the wookey hole inn (i must admit this was a few years back when they were on top of there game!) but your slightly pompous patronizing views are a good indication of what to expect and who they cater for on the customer front. its all a bit slightly dated and lacking in imagination, conservatism on a plate!!!</p> reply to yvan.. oh please dont pity me..ive eaten all over the world owned a michelin starred hotel and restaurant. and ive also eaten in the old spot well over 10 times and its been consistently good, but not that good..and the truth is ive had better food, more imaginative, more thoughtfully put together at the wookey hole inn (i must admit this was a few years back when they were on top of there game!) but your slightly pompous patronizing views are a good indication of what to expect and who they cater for on the customer front. its all a bit slightly dated and lacking in imagination, conservatism on a plate!!!

]]> By: Yvan http://www.leyton.org/diary/2006/07/23/the-old-spot-in-wells/#comment-22857 Yvan Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:04:09 +0000 http://www.leyton.org/diary/2006/07/23/hot-spot-in-wells/#comment-22857 <p>Having moved to Somerset from Berkshire in July last year and being privileged to live 10 minutes away from Wells, my wife and I have made of the Old Spot our favourite local canteen. The menu and execution are consistently excellent. The best local ingredients (and Somerset is a treasure trove) are evidently used, unmistakable sign of a chef who is passionate about his deceptively simple creations. The marriage of flavours inspired by traditional recipes and simple but elegant style always guarantees a fantastic experience, helped by a very welcoming, pleasant service staff (very effective even if not professionally trained) and Karen, the always smiling service maestro. Having had the pleasure of experiencing the delights of many fine and extremely reputable restaurants in Europe and the US I can say that The Old Spot is truly a magical little place. For reference, my passion for food is part hereditary (being French with some family roots in Gascony, memories of meals and tastes while at my grandmother's there are still vivid...) and part experience. The Old Spot is a credit to the British, and particularly English culinary arts! Do not miss it... Simplicity is very hard to pull off as well as this. Superb. P.S. I pity the person who compared it to a gastro pub. I wish them good luck however on the development and refinement of their senses to, in the near future, be able to fully appreciate what is on offer at The Old Spot: Passion On A Plate!!!</p> Having moved to Somerset from Berkshire in July last year and being privileged to live 10 minutes away from Wells, my wife and I have made of the Old Spot our favourite local canteen.
The menu and execution are consistently excellent. The best local ingredients (and Somerset is a treasure trove) are evidently used, unmistakable sign of a chef who is passionate about his deceptively simple creations. The marriage of flavours inspired by traditional recipes and simple but elegant style always guarantees a fantastic experience, helped by a very welcoming, pleasant service staff (very effective even if not professionally trained) and Karen, the always smiling service maestro.
Having had the pleasure of experiencing the delights of many fine and extremely reputable restaurants in Europe and the US I can say that The Old Spot is truly a magical little place. For reference, my passion for food is part hereditary (being French with some family roots in Gascony, memories of meals and tastes while at my grandmother’s there are still vivid…) and part experience.
The Old Spot is a credit to the British, and particularly English culinary arts!
Do not miss it… Simplicity is very hard to pull off as well as this. Superb.
P.S. I pity the person who compared it to a gastro pub. I wish them good luck however on the development and refinement of their senses to, in the near future, be able to fully appreciate what is on offer at The Old Spot: Passion On A Plate!!!

]]> By: Snails on the menu again in Somerset? http://www.leyton.org/diary/2006/07/23/the-old-spot-in-wells/#comment-21155 Snails on the menu again in Somerset? Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:52:42 +0000 http://www.leyton.org/diary/2006/07/23/hot-spot-in-wells/#comment-21155 <p>[...] it’s great to hear that the owner of the Old Spot in Wells is sounding keen to put them on his menu. We had the pleasure of eating at the restaurant ourselves [...]</p> [...] it’s great to hear that the owner of the Old Spot in Wells is sounding keen to put them on his menu. We had the pleasure of eating at the restaurant ourselves [...]

]]> By: Nico http://www.leyton.org/diary/2006/07/23/the-old-spot-in-wells/#comment-20798 Nico Sun, 12 Aug 2007 17:59:24 +0000 http://www.leyton.org/diary/2006/07/23/hot-spot-in-wells/#comment-20798 <p>I was delighted to visit "The Old Spot" in wells just recently after having read such great reviews. The food was obviously brilliant and I particullly enjoyed the delicious rhurbarb trifle. But what struck me most was the tuneful song bursting from the kitchen. I can see why the chefs are singing! Good luck to the place and see you soon!</p> I was delighted to visit “The Old Spot” in wells just recently after having read such great reviews. The food was obviously brilliant and I particullly enjoyed the delicious rhurbarb trifle. But what struck me most was the tuneful song bursting from the kitchen. I can see why the chefs are singing! Good luck to the place and see you soon!

]]> By: Lulu http://www.leyton.org/diary/2006/07/23/the-old-spot-in-wells/#comment-20274 Lulu Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:00:55 +0000 http://www.leyton.org/diary/2006/07/23/hot-spot-in-wells/#comment-20274 <p>We have visited the Old Spot twice on the way to Devon from the Midlands - the first time as a result of the Observer revue. I wholeheartedly agree with the other positive comments: simple but imaginatively prepared food, beautifully cooked and reasonably priced. The service is attentive but unobtrusive. Looking forward to my third visit this Friday! To the person who commented it is ok but 'not that good', you are lucky indeed to have choices which make this seem average! Try living in Worcester.....</p> We have visited the Old Spot twice on the way to Devon from the Midlands - the first time as a result of the Observer revue. I wholeheartedly agree with the other positive comments: simple but imaginatively prepared food, beautifully cooked and reasonably priced. The service is attentive but unobtrusive. Looking forward to my third visit this Friday!
To the person who commented it is ok but ‘not that good’, you are lucky indeed to have choices which make this seem average! Try living in Worcester…..

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