Stan 386 Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 That probably would be `Coopers' a family owned brewery in Adelaide,now a huge concern,-several of the really big boys have had a go at aquiring it,without success. The main shareholder is quite interesting.His dad told him there was no future in brewing and to get a proper job! He attende d Medical school in Adelaide,trained to be a specialist in UK,-lots of qualifications,then thought he would like to join his father so did a MSc in wine/beer making science in UK. He is on the way to becoming a billionairedue to his shareholdings. My son likes his own brew(Dr. Tim`s-after Tim Cooper) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 386 Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 OK do you clever computer people know how send pictures to places that mattere.g. Comrade Collins at the Council.His really big thing is CLEANLINESS in the election. I wonder what he would make of the absolutely filthy streets exemplified by this photo? !sickly! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Ain't the internet amazing - I found it - the "Port Dock Hotel" Looks like they still brew some of the beers I remember! http://www.portdockbreweryhotel.com.au/index.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 386 Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 ...thanks for the info Limey, I and my sons will certainly give it a try and let you know how it is today. You would not recognise Port Adelaide now. All the great and good are moving there and buying million dollar properties being built. Some of the old port still stands. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 13 Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 One thing I liked about the chip shops in OZ and NZ was the way they would cook your food fresh when you ordered it. None of this cook it in bulk then keep it warm till someone buys it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob237 89 Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 http://www.portdockbreweryhotel.com.au/index.html "Ready to order Mate?" "Thank you Bruce...I'll start with 4 Oysters Kilpatrick, then a Medium Beef Oscar. Won't be able to speak by then so I'll have Sticky Date Pudding for sweet, washed down with a bottle of Peter Rumball Sparkling Shiraz" "Right Mate, would you like an ambulance to follow the sweet?" "Yes please Bruce, many thanks, will they allow my unemptied Shiraz bottle on board?" "Too right Mate, they'll help you finish it.............." Cheers Robt P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 ...thanks for the info Limey, I and my sons will certainly give it a try and let you know how it is today.You would not recognise Port Adelaide now. All the great and good are moving there and buying million dollar properties being built. Some of the old port still stands. Stan: I will be interested to hear the results of your trip! I was there about 15 years ago and clearly at that point Port Adelaide was on the verge of "taking off". On our second trip, we stayed in Brighton which was the "happening" place at the time! There was a bakery/restaurant in Port Adelaide run by a Frenchman and he would make breakfast for us (breakfast places were hard to find). We went there one evening for dinner as he agreed to cook Kangaroo for us - it was delicious! I enjoyed Adelaide - bought a gold pin there for my (then) lady friend - it was a gold manta ray with an opel on it - an "Opel Manta"! We found it a great city - and very friendly folks - maybe I'll go back one day! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 386 Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 Quite a coincidence! We have just purchased a house at Brighon to retire to. If you are in Brighton again you will be most welcome. Also have booked at the pub you recommended for my birthday next week. Where did you say I had to send you the bill? !rotfl! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Just got back from my jollies in Cornwall and have to add to this Whilst I was there I got in a spot of sea fishing and amongst other things I caught the first Black Sea Bream to come out of Newquay this season ( about 3 1/2 pounds!!!) When I got back to where we were staying I collared the chef and asked him to cook it for me.He duly obliged and seved it up with a delicious creamy tarragon sauce and game chips ,the best Fish and Chips i've ever had !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,877 Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Seven Mile House, A60 between Nottm and Mansfield. Carvery on Sunday £6.50. Monday to Saturday £3.50. Excellent value. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob237 89 Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Yes, have to agree...went a fortnight back, excellent. Even better carvery value is the revamped Muston Gap, just beyond Bottesford - get there early! One to avoid 'like the plague' is the carvery on the Colwick Loop Road. Normal procedure is try serving previously rejected meat on a saucer size plate, followed by overcooked vegetables and insipid gravy. Otherwise... Cheers Robt P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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