tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376945012109352112.post4168641498003981437..comments2024-03-18T04:47:02.250+00:00Comments on Essex Eating: The Ginger Dog - BrightonDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04111357339779405801noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376945012109352112.post-29766631911997735022011-06-12T21:12:59.647+01:002011-06-12T21:12:59.647+01:00We've just had a wonderful meal at the Ginger ...We've just had a wonderful meal at the Ginger Dog: fresh, inventive, tasty; beautifully presented and served with just the right degree of friendly attention. I loved the slow-braised cuttlefish, and the dripping-fried chips are perfect. Good beer too. <br /><br />Whatever your complaint was with the loos, they've clearly sorted it out. We'll be back there just as soon as we can.Colin Greenlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14865236804904582390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376945012109352112.post-66357610598306849402010-10-02T13:00:46.849+01:002010-10-02T13:00:46.849+01:00Anonymous yet hardened Brighton based foodie -
I&...Anonymous yet hardened Brighton based foodie - <br />I'm really pleased to hear that the Ginger Dog has improved. As you would have read in my review, I wanted nothing less, as I'd loved the previous Gingerman group restaurants I'd visited (Pig/Fox). I was so dissapointed when the Dog wasn't up to scratch. Best of luck to them.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04111357339779405801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376945012109352112.post-19671628688941522732010-10-02T12:30:26.141+01:002010-10-02T12:30:26.141+01:00I've been eating at the Ginger Dog since it op...I've been eating at the Ginger Dog since it opened. I did have one sightly less than perfect experience but very early on. Your review seems a very damning one; hence I felt the need to respond. I am a hardened Brighton based foodie and can reassure readers the food at this place is now fabulous and the staff (in particular their restaurant manager Zoe) are brilliant. Please don’t let the comments from our somewhat bitchy (pardon the pun) reviewer dissuade you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376945012109352112.post-19737344343916984322010-06-17T18:14:57.605+01:002010-06-17T18:14:57.605+01:00FOLLOW UP - I recieved this email from one of the ...FOLLOW UP - I recieved this email from one of the owners of The Ginger Dog, I asked for their permission to post it here as I believe it does them credit....<br /><br />Hi Dan<br /> <br />Ouch this has made very hard reading and sadly in the restaurant business you are only as good as your last meal. But can I assure you our eyes have been very much on our new site The Ginger Dog and its hurts reading such a review. But whatever doesn’t kill us makes us stronger and we very much want to tell you we didn’t get it right the time you came in but we do get it right more times than not. All our sauces and ice creams are made on site by a team who have been with us for years. We source meat from farmers we know and animals we have seen being reared. <br /> <br />The sign in the toilets was a bit of fun, we asked customers on our facebook site what they thought before we opened. The response was good so we went with it. After a few weeks of being open we removed the signs after a couple of our customers complained. We would never set out to offend people.<br /> <br />All I can say is we are sorry you didn’t enjoy your meal and please give us another try, I’m sure your experience will be different.<br /> <br />Kind Regards, <br /> <br />Pamela Mckellar<br />The Ginger DogDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04111357339779405801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376945012109352112.post-51805742525107274562010-06-04T00:40:52.376+01:002010-06-04T00:40:52.376+01:00"I think I'm right in saying neither woul..."I think I'm right in saying neither would be backwards coming forwards" - damn skippy! <br /><br />It's a good point made by Hugh but one must remember this is the Kemptown area of Brighton and this sort of thing would titillate the locals.Graphic Foodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06996991111308891331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376945012109352112.post-6029714635355782552010-06-03T18:18:25.381+01:002010-06-03T18:18:25.381+01:00Greedy Diva - I know. Massive chunk of Salmon, 1 B...Greedy Diva - I know. Massive chunk of Salmon, 1 Blini..eh?Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04111357339779405801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376945012109352112.post-17433218812179984762010-06-03T09:58:43.396+01:002010-06-03T09:58:43.396+01:00Only 1 blini! Sob.Only 1 blini! Sob.Greedy Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11114726748321671965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376945012109352112.post-73768778968666020852010-06-02T20:17:58.389+01:002010-06-02T20:17:58.389+01:00Gourmet Chick - Agreed, it was such a waste of nic...Gourmet Chick - Agreed, it was such a waste of nice food, and one Blini with such a huge lump?<br /><br />Jan - Thanks, yep seems like its definitely a work in progress, and yep - the potted rabbit was a disgrace, the more I think about it - the more it pisses me off. I may go back and give it another chance the next time Im in Brighton, see if it's got its act together.<br /><br />Hugh - I can see what you're saying, but in fairness, the two women in our party that we dined with found it mildly amusing, and I think I'm right in saying neither would be backwards coming forwards if they thought it the slightest bit offensive. <br />I think accusations of misogyny may be coming it a bit strong, but they are leaving theselves open to it.....perhaps more ill judged.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04111357339779405801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376945012109352112.post-44311655798250238832010-06-01T22:37:05.168+01:002010-06-01T22:37:05.168+01:00Screw the quality (or otherwise) of the food; they...Screw the quality (or otherwise) of the food; they lost me at 'bitches'. Sorry Gingerman Group but misogyny is NOT cool. Not cool at all.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14948980890459312618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376945012109352112.post-75688261827413647432010-06-01T22:25:23.923+01:002010-06-01T22:25:23.923+01:00ps. How could I have omitted to comment on the pot...ps. How could I have omitted to comment on the potted rabbit? A. Disgrace. Should never have left the kitchen.The Ample Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04324402450263880294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376945012109352112.post-50717921007968893502010-06-01T22:17:13.905+01:002010-06-01T22:17:13.905+01:00Oh wow, that salmon was sheer laziness wasn't ...Oh wow, that salmon was sheer laziness wasn't it? Not easy to put that on your blini eh?<br /><br />This place is a work in progress I think.<br /><br />As always Dan, great write up.The Ample Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04324402450263880294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376945012109352112.post-47142197936178765232010-06-01T20:54:10.648+01:002010-06-01T20:54:10.648+01:00I hate wasting food so I can see why the excess sa...I hate wasting food so I can see why the excess salmon annoyed you. What a pity when speaking from experience I can agree with you and say that The Ginger Pig is a fantastic gastro pub.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15550630880349913974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376945012109352112.post-5586817303465456532010-06-01T15:08:29.765+01:002010-06-01T15:08:29.765+01:00MiMi - very true. Thanks :)
Catty - I know, was a...MiMi - very true. Thanks :)<br /><br />Catty - I know, was a real shame - especially as a dessert I'd sampled before at its sister restaurant, The Ginger Pig (peanut butter parfait, praline and marshmallow) was soooo bloody incredible. High hopes - dashed!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04111357339779405801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376945012109352112.post-91689848183894284032010-06-01T14:54:03.818+01:002010-06-01T14:54:03.818+01:00Sounds like a terrible experience. The iced vanill...Sounds like a terrible experience. The iced vanilla parfait looks so pretty it's a shame it was horrendous!cattyhttp://www.thecattylife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376945012109352112.post-52259914214651829222010-06-01T13:46:21.151+01:002010-06-01T13:46:21.151+01:00Sad but true that the worst dining experiences oft...Sad but true that the worst dining experiences often give life to the finest prose.<br /><br />Lovely read xmeemaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17252248464524701128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376945012109352112.post-10851775413333049252010-06-01T13:39:56.667+01:002010-06-01T13:39:56.667+01:00Paul - Hahaha Thanks very much.I guess it's ea...Paul - Hahaha Thanks very much.I guess it's easier to write in a more amusing style when the subject matter is so abysmal. But like you say, at least it gives me something to write about!<br /><br />Feedetgastro - I was gutted too. Love the Ginger Pig, such a good place. I was so dissapointed when the Ginger Dog just wasn't upto scratch. I really hope they pull it together, and will be hoping to read a positive review from you in a months time!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04111357339779405801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376945012109352112.post-54319516522194307182010-06-01T13:30:50.649+01:002010-06-01T13:30:50.649+01:00Fran gave me the same appraisal when I saw her las...Fran gave me the same appraisal when I saw her last week. Gutted. I was delighted to hear about the Ginger empire expanding, but now I'm afraid they are going to undo the good reputation that they have built up over the last few years. I'm going to give them a month and then go... hopefully I'll be able to give a more positive review by then!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376945012109352112.post-84395985728264554992010-06-01T13:20:43.203+01:002010-06-01T13:20:43.203+01:00Really good read Dan, shame you had a shoddy meal ...Really good read Dan, shame you had a shoddy meal but at least you got to pen such gems as:<br /><br />"As you pick yourself up from the floor, clutching your bruised and mangled crotch the only feelings you’re radiating are resentment and sadness"<br /><br />and <br /><br />"As we finished our starters, an uneaten, unloved donkey choking sized lump of Salmon remained on the plate, a monument to excess."<br /><br />Genius!PDHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01285211840621002331noreply@blogger.com