"I recently visited a pie and mash shop in Basildon for the first time. As a non-native country boy, I was introduced to the dish by my wife, who is from Hackney. The meal was authentic, tasty, and served on a retro plate, accompanied by a strong cup of tea. It was a bargain at £6 and the surroundings were authentic. I hope the new shop will have the same fittings and formica tables. In the words of Del Boy, it was "lovely jubbly.""
