Toasted Sourdough Bread
Paradise Garage

Paradise Garage

Arch 254, Paradise Row London, E2 9LE, United Kingdom

Fish • Cheese • British • Chocolate


"bethnal green used to be my stolen floor. the four years that I spent during university in the postcodes (before the move and then not just far away now) saw more house parties than fine eating, but as always the way with up and upcoming areas, the good restaurants are quick to find an opportunity. what did the youngs behind claphams the dairy the manor last juli. the paradise garage is an ideal place to enjoy the last spring and summer sun. I actually made it over the last Wednesday to try the best bean small plates that are large on textures and aromes.Welcomed in by the first glowing of only illuminated candles and the most friendly of hosts and hostes, we were shown at our table on the side of the restaurant. this was the perfect place to admire the tiled walls, the weeping up, the hauch of turquoise and of course the beautiful open kitchen, framed by green. While we chose champagne, still warm sourdough came at the table together with homemade whisky butter and a taste of pickled root, which had the perfect bite and tang./ the choice what was to have was hard, but of course we have on the plate. they recommend sharing two or three small plates and the cannon picnic' consisting of all the cannon used in different ways, or three or four small plates. we went for the latter (although very tried and decided by the Tasting menu to negotiate decisions. / first came the black pfeffer, the black pfeffer and the apfel salumi, which lasted all five seconds before we dipped into the venisontare and jerusal artichoke. here the textures began to come into play with the artichoke as foam and the flesh penetrated easily to be broken together with the brot./ then came the corn basket with fennel, ingwer and borage. a little looser and damper than we had expected and the brown crab biscuit split on the plate, but the fresh fennel brought him all together, and a world away from the fennel chemsy that accompanied the lamb hearts-slivers, the rich in taste even under the smooth sour of the pumice. that was our least popular dish of the day that was overshadowed by what had come before, but by no means a duff order. the stronger aromas of the cod from the sea were the more memorable; smoked fish, strong rogen, jam and ketchup./ for dessert we ordered cheese (can not take any french without having to judge the cheese plate) and the white chocolate parrot, which was perfectly balanced with little french. / would have been during my university days, I would probably have spent all my student loans and bar services in paradise garage. from the attention to the different textures, to the preference of the teller (both eating and the whistle) and the warmest greeting, gill and the team have proved that they are the top of their game again. four of five."

Concorde

Concorde

Stoneham Lane, SO50 9HQ, Eastleigh, United Kingdom

British • European • Vegetarian • International


"DISABILITY AWARENESS. After requesting wheelchair access at point f booking in July, I called the venue two days prior to confirm was assured by staff there would be no problem. On arrival I was faced with immediate danger due to many breaches of H S and fire regulations. This saw me be tipped out of my wheelchair have to use my leg to brace, taking the weight of myself and wheelchair. Due to the lack of safety standards, accessibility or any provision of reasonable adjustments as per the equality act 2010 I was forced to 'drive ' my electric wheelchair into oncoming traffic over a bridge into the car park in darkness with two random members of the public to kindly assist. . On arrival of the marquee I asked for the accessible entrance but told there wasn 't one and the doorway with step was the only option. The staff member stated 'well no one else with a wheelchair has ever had a problem ', which I neither believe nor find acceptable . I asked if there was a portable ramp but was shrugged at. By now I was embarrassed as other guests were having to squeeze past me whilst I was left outside freezing in wind and rain plus the entire room of people could see and hear what was going on and my having to explain my capacity etc. I asked to speak to a manager but told he was busy. Other audience members were now asking if they could help and although very kind it was mortifying and not there responsibility. My companion again asked to speak to the manager now 30 minutes left outside extremely cold a man turned up pro-porting to be the manager. He chose to stand behind my chair where I couldn 't see him and very gruffly asked what the issue was. I again explained the accessibility problems and that I had requested wheelchair access, his reply being ' well what exactly do you expect me to do? By now I was shivering and having to twist around in my chair to try and speak to him. I asked if he would be kind enough to come and stand where I could see him which was met by a loud sigh.I again mentioned a ramp to which he replied 'we do have one but its to steep to be used here '. I found this not only frustrating but an admittance that he was fully aware ahead of my arrival that I would not be able to gain access. Throughout this exchange he consistently sighed, rolled his eyes and laughed at my situation offering no help, understanding or empathy. He continued to insinuate I was being a drama queen and overly cautious in the use of my chair as others had apparently had no issue with the entrance and insisted the threshold was safe for wheelchairs despite an approx 10cm ridge/step. I explained if I was to try to get over it I would have to drive head on at my maximum speed which would result in damage to my frame and battery and more than likely catapult me out. By now I had become the entertainment as everyone was watching and listening. I also told the manager of my accident and several near misses but he just ignored me. I also asked if he had a risk assessment or accessibility statement which he refused to answer, Eventually agent, not a staff member came forward with two mental sections of the dance-floor which he then used as a makeshift ramp. By now I was becoming visibly upset and wanting to just get in and 'disappear ', By pure luck this gents plan worked and I was eventually able to get into the room. The manager immediately vanished.. Once in the room we were gruffly told 'your not allowed to sit there ' despite me stating I would not be able to see. I also asked where the disabled loo was but told there wasn 't one for the marquee but one in the hotel which I couldn 't get too! Throughout the entire time I was shown no understanding and indeed the comments. statements and treatment toward my disability were at best rude and unprofessional. However, in truth the attitude. comments, behaviours I perceive were completely bullish and discriminating. I was now left in a room with no access to a toilet nor emergency escape route as the temporary ramp had again been removed. I firmly believe that the owners and management of the establishment failed in ensuring my safety and basic rights as per the equality act 2010 which states that those with disability should not be disadvantaged nor treated differently due to a protected characteristic. The whole site is dangerous for all due to its disrepair but for those with any mobility, sight or cognitive issue is particularly dangerous. This is something the establishment have had reports of by other guests over a extended time but have not addressed. It appears the interior is now well passed its best and what was once by all accounts a gem of a place, been run into steep decline by management who seemingly think themselves better than their customers and above the regulations and governance set out by law. In summary my advice would be to avoid at all costs."