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Roger James Timothy Davies (rogeringdavies) wrote in finnigans_rpg,
@ 2014-09-05 20:57:00

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character: cho chang, character: romilda vane, journal: roger

Journal: Food Fact-Finding?
Alright boys and girls and others,

I am undertaking to give a friend a crash course in International cuisine, and I was wondering if anyone could recommend their favourite ethnic restaurants and cafés around London? Although I suppose I am a wizard, so outside London could feasibly work? Just nothing in Manchester, please. I'm also fine with either magical or Muggle.

I'm totally willing to repay your kindness somehow!

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	outofthewild 2014-09-05 01:28 pm UTC (link)
	While I adore ethnic cuisine, I've been away a long time and I don't know everything that's still around/open/etc. Though there was a wonderful Thai place, run by a magical family, that my family has always loved. It's in London -- I just can't remember the name off the top of my head. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	rogeringdavies 2014-09-05 03:55 pm UTC (link)
	Oh Merlin, I love Thai! Please, please, please try and remember! I'll be your humble servant! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	outofthewild 2014-09-05 05:10 pm UTC (link)
	Ah yes, now that I'm more awake and cognizant... Thaiphoon. Don't know how I forgot. I think they serve both wizard and Muggles. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rogeringdavies 2014-09-06 12:21 am UTC (link)
	You are a legend! A gorgeous legend! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	outofthewild 2014-09-06 01:42 am UTC (link)
	Flattery, flattery! Let me know if you enjoy it! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rogeringdavies 2014-09-06 09:52 am UTC (link)
	Hey, if telling a helpful and handsome bloke that he's gorgeous is wrong, then I don't want to be right. But I'll definitely let you know! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	artistdean 2014-09-05 03:01 pm UTC (link)
	My family is Carribean by origin, and the best I know not cooked by relatives is Mango Room, and yes they do takeaway, but beware if you're not used to spices. When they say traditional they mean lots of chilli. It's a muggle place. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	rogeringdavies 2014-09-05 03:56 pm UTC (link)
	You are absolute legend, Thomas! And dishes you recommend? I love spice but I'm not sure about my friend. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	artistdean 2014-09-05 04:20 pm UTC (link)
	No problem, you're welcome. If you like spice I recommend anything with jerk sauce, or the ackee and saltfish. Any of the curries are probably pretty hot too. For something less spicy I'd suggest the risotto or the seabream. Just don't forget that if you're having sides Rice and Peas is cooked with scotch bonnets although it tends towards warm rather than hot. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rogeringdavies 2014-09-06 12:25 am UTC (link)
	Oh Merlin, jerk chicken! I love that stuff so much. I may end up giving it a miss for the whole international dinner thing, depending on how well my friend goes with spices, but I'll definitely be eating there myself! What team do you support, I'll get you a season pass - such awesome advice can't go unrewarded! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	artistdean 2014-09-06 09:20 am UTC (link)
	Oh, it's no trouble, really. Mostly I cook it myself if I want jerk chicken, but I'm banned from giving out the recipe, on pain of my aunt's wrath. And thanks for the offer, really, but the tickets would only go to waste. ~~I can't stand the crowds any more.~~ I'm going to be too busy to get there for a while, I've got a big project just starting. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

rogeringdavies
2014-09-06 09:57 am UTC (link)

Merlin's teeth, what would it take for me to prevail upon you to cook it for you? Do I need to bring in Bonsie? I know you two are great mates!

[Warded to Dean]
That's okay! Fair enough about the crowds - I'm really sorry if I triggered you or anything mate, not my intention in the slightest!

Seriously though if you ever need help with anything, just ask. A friend of Susan's is a friend of mine.

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	artistdean 2014-09-06 10:53 am UTC (link)
	We'll see. I'm serious about being busy at the moment, but if you remind me come December I'll see what I can do. [Warded to Roger] No, it's okay, I can talk crowds, just don't want to go into them if I can avoid it. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Private to Roger/Melinda _melinda_ 2014-09-05 03:58 pm UTC (link)
	Cuisine Libanais, just a block and half down Charing Cross Road from The Leaky. Always been my favourite. So, who's this friend you're giving a crash course? You can't just put up a vague message like that. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Re: Private to Roger/Melinda rogeringdavies 2014-09-05 04:01 pm UTC (link)
	You're a complete life saver Mellie! Although I'm a bit hurt you've never taken me there! My friend is, well Marcus. You know the tall, handsome guy on my team that I'm sort of completely in love with? He's going to come around for Indian this weekend! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Private to Roger/Melinda _melinda_ 2014-09-05 04:05 pm UTC (link)
	I haven't taken you there? Oh, sweetie, I'm so sorry. But I know that I've served you their take-out plenty of times. They're a wizarding family and do Owl and Floo orders. It's brilliant. Ooh, Marcus! Flint, right? He is handsome ~~but not the handsomest~~. Have fun, yes, and let me know if you need anything. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Private to Roger/Melinda rogeringdavies 2014-09-06 09:59 am UTC (link)
	You have not! I am pouting at you right now Melinda. This is my pouty face. I am pointing at my pouty face. Yes, Flint! ~~shut up he is totally the handsomest man that's ever lives~~ he does okay. Well it is on a Sunday. Maybe I could order some sort of cake-y thing and get Marc to pick it up? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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_melinda_
2014-09-06 10:07 am UTC (link)

How have I not done that? I feed Cho from there all the time! Anyway, I believe you and I apologise profusely for that mistake. Will you let me make it up to you somehow? Oh, and it's player friendly food. Wow. Really? I haven't taken you there? If When you go there, tell them bonjour from Melinda, and they will make sure you get the best. The Bashirs (the owners) were our neighbours in Diagon until I was 4 or 5.

I am so happy to hear that things are starting to move forward there. I mean, they ARE moving forward, right? Sure, just let me know what and circa'ish what time he'll be there, then you know I'll do that for you. Maybe put on my most intimidating look and let him know in no uncertain terms what will happen to him if he hurts you.

~~Maybe I should ask you about pointers on dating a Quidditch player.~~

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	lotusoftheriver 2014-09-05 04:18 pm UTC (link)
	I'd be more than happy to cook you a full, proper Indian meal, Roger. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	rogeringdavies 2014-09-06 12:27 am UTC (link)
	Now that I will have to take you up on. You're amazing, did you know that? (Reply to this) (Parent)

	vanegirl 2014-09-05 08:20 pm UTC (link)
	Oh, you must know of this proper Afghan place just a few blocks off Diagon Alley. If you go out past the Leaky onto the muggle street - take a right, walk down two blocks, then a left, another left after that, and you can't miss it. Best Narenj Pulao I've ever had. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	rogeringdavies 2014-09-06 12:53 am UTC (link)
	Oh man, I don't think I've actually eaten Afghan food! This is a failure on my part! Thanks for the directions baby doll! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	charmingcho 2014-09-05 08:31 pm UTC (link)
	What about that Sushi place you and I love? That's got to be on your list by now. Also: My dad swears by this place in Guildford for real authentic Hong Kong-Chinese food. I could get the details from him if you'd like. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	rogeringdavies 2014-09-06 12:52 am UTC (link)
	Oh the sushi place is definitely on the list, but thanks for mentioning it pal! [Warded to Cho] Oh god proper Chinese! I don't think I've had proper Hong Kong Chinese since your parents thought that fattening me up would get me to marry you - despite the fact that I was balls deep in that Polish bloke, and you were rather distracted at the time too! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	ylwrosofireland 2014-09-06 09:29 pm UTC (link)
	My Aunt has her own restaurant in Dublin where she serves a sort of Indian-Irish fusion, if that suits your needs. It's called "Green Curry", on Grafton Street. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	rogeringdavies 2014-09-07 04:09 am UTC (link)
	Thanks, gorgeous man. I'll definitely prevail upon you to take me there next time I'm in Ireland? A couple of weeks I think? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	ylwrosofireland 2014-09-07 04:28 am UTC (link)
	I can do that, and with any luck there will be wins across the board to celebrate. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rogeringdavies 2014-09-07 06:28 pm UTC (link)
	I look forward to it, brother! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	bookshop_mama 2014-09-10 04:16 am UTC (link)
	If you're still looking for suggestions, I can tell you where to get the best Korean outside of San Francisco. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	rogeringdavies 2014-09-10 06:36 am UTC (link)
	Oooh I haven't been to the US for a while, but I could always make a portkey? (Reply to this) (Parent)