tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post905401214691644963..comments2023-10-31T22:22:44.116+11:00Comments on Rita's Bite: Grub Cafe, New Town, and our Food and Wine ClubRitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721723151185687327noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-29451862349265916332009-05-01T09:38:00.000+10:002009-05-01T09:38:00.000+10:00remembering that Penny is trying to keep things to...remembering that Penny is trying to keep things to under $10 and keep things simple. I know you will say a garnish here and a few salad items there and chuck in a tomato for some more colour wouldnt take much or perhaps more $$, but remember the philosophy Penny set out with. <br /><br />TJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-50545934147541616832009-04-30T22:17:00.000+10:002009-04-30T22:17:00.000+10:00Yes peter, full marks to penny...I meant it constr...Yes peter, full marks to penny...I meant it constructively.<br />Maybe the meatloaf in a few slices, fanned out.... perhaps work a green or red into the ensemble.<br />We're trying to help here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-39846570805795597082009-04-30T21:38:00.000+10:002009-04-30T21:38:00.000+10:00Hi Rita!
6.30 for a 7 start seems to be the go???...Hi Rita!<br /><br />6.30 for a 7 start seems to be the go???!! I can then go home finish off my dish and head over to New Town!! Don't want to be taking my dish to work to sit in the fridge and have hungry eyes looking at it all day! Now to decided what to cook. If i make it over to Grub early i can always sneak in a wine or two.<br />:)T.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-39972215115589489912009-04-30T21:31:00.000+10:002009-04-30T21:31:00.000+10:00Anon 8.50
I think someone doesnt need to have a w...Anon 8.50 <br />I think someone doesnt need to have a word with 'this cafe owner' Her name being Penny as stated in the review. I'm sure she will be reading this and look at the picture and agree with you that this is not the best looking meal. That being said from the looks of it she is working her butt off to make a living and learning to adapt where needed! If you have been in there and given her a go you would understand the concept behind her food alot better and be able to see the array of delicious food she offers in her cabinet. How is meatloaf supposed to look? <br />Might i suggest a few salad greens next to this, Penny to brighten it up a little?<br />Just a thought...Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-34197145892377613112009-04-30T20:50:00.000+10:002009-04-30T20:50:00.000+10:00PS, someone is going to have to quietly have a wor...PS, someone is going to have to quietly have a word with this cafe owner (pictured) about presentation.<br />It was good, Rita, you told us ...but just slapping it on a plate like this...I won't say what it looks like!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-67206252682010706102009-04-30T20:47:00.000+10:002009-04-30T20:47:00.000+10:00Why doesn't everyone put their lives on hold for t...Why doesn't everyone put their lives on hold for that poor anonymous who reveals life story and sad litany of reasons for not liking the start time.<br />Look, if it doesn't suit, DON'T COME, OKAY! For God's sake.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-47013037458646687012009-04-30T20:12:00.000+10:002009-04-30T20:12:00.000+10:00Perhaps we can do 6:30 for 7. That way people who ...Perhaps we can do 6:30 for 7. That way people who work early will still be able to have a normalish night. All families can still be feed, dogs walked and food perfected!Suntothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06959141219904314845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-78318505617182257312009-04-30T18:10:00.000+10:002009-04-30T18:10:00.000+10:00Anon 5.26 - sounds perfectly rational to me. How w...Anon 5.26 - sounds perfectly rational to me. How would 7.00 pm sound?<br />Yes - there are 2 domestic type stoves there, hence 2 cooktops and ovens. Also microwave. It would be preferable to have at least done some small thing towards making/cooking/preparing your dish.<br />You wouldn't want to start from scratch, but it would be fine to complete your preparations there.<br />Bring along what you need, ingredient-wise, to complete your dish, then finish it off there.<br /><br />So, will we have it as 6.30 or 7?Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05721723151185687327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-27739863015306568402009-04-30T17:26:00.000+10:002009-04-30T17:26:00.000+10:00Followup from my 12.05 question -
Thanks for the f...Followup from my 12.05 question -<br />Thanks for the feedback Rita, reasons for having it a bit later<br />- Have barely left work by this time, and then need to get home and take the pooch for a walk. Yes it is dark and cold, but needs to be done. Doing this after a full tummy and a glass (or two) of wine is not going to happen. Sorry pooch.<br />- It doesn't allow time to get home from work and feed the kids<br />- To come on the way home from work poses a problem - I don't have facilities (ie decent size fridge) at work to keep what I would bring along. A platter would be fine, but what if everyone who works brings a platter. On these cold, dark nights something warm and delicious would be the preference to feast on.<br />- Also need time to get home from work and collect the pre-made meal and do any last minute preparation for it<br />- Not sure of the format - do we have access to oven/stove/kitchen facilities or we bring our food along ready to go? So would need to factor in cooking time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-51562309614757631622009-04-30T14:25:00.000+10:002009-04-30T14:25:00.000+10:00Anon 12.05 - to answer your question:
*cos dayligh...Anon 12.05 - to answer your question:<br />*cos daylight savings has finished and it's dark then (hence way harder to persuade yourself that anything is worth leaving the comfort of your fire and ugg boots)<br />*cos we thought it might be more convenient for people to come on their way home from work, rather than have to go out later<br />*cos we don't know how long we're going to take, so an earlier start is probably better<br />but....if anyone wants to suggest an amended time, for good reasons, please do so. We are so not close-minded about this!Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05721723151185687327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-90438908153587427302009-04-30T12:05:00.000+10:002009-04-30T12:05:00.000+10:00Why such an early start ?Why such an early start ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-50960501456127709812009-04-30T06:43:00.000+10:002009-04-30T06:43:00.000+10:00Penny is a fantastic cook and The Grub is just gre...Penny is a fantastic cook and The Grub is just great!<br /><br />Of course, it just makes it all better when it is a really sweet and chatty girl serving it!Katrine & Frederickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335909255723142981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-79852968654239703732009-04-30T06:31:00.000+10:002009-04-30T06:31:00.000+10:00Yep, count me in Rita.
Well done to you for being ...Yep, count me in Rita.<br />Well done to you for being so organised.<br />Looking forward to it.<br />Now what to bring!Christinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089273951617856289.post-88600696278665879522009-04-30T00:18:00.000+10:002009-04-30T00:18:00.000+10:00Had b'fast there AGES ago..it was quite nice. Mig...Had b'fast there AGES ago..it was quite nice. Might pop in tomorrow when I need a break. As for the food/wine club, I may not be in the state, but if I am I will do my utmost to be there!Tassiegalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01937005091364457746noreply@blogger.com