mick2me 3,033 Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 I called in for a quick Biriani last night. Sam has had a new sign put up. In taking down the old sign, they uncovered the old "Curry & Grill" sign. Also under that was another Sign with a different name. Does anyone know what it was called before "The Curry & Grill"? Sam photographed both signs and will let me have a copy, which I will post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 That the same fellow who used to cook so well for us at the Poonam? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted May 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 The Poonam, is now a Kebab Shop. Sheik moved on but was not as successful. He is now out of the Curry House business. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 I meant the name of the chef Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted May 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 I havent a clue. I do remember the Balti Waiters, Little Manni and an earlier Abul (Thank your Siir..Thank you Siiir..") Abdul went to the Gulshan Alfreton Road for a while. Manni is a taxi driver now. In the days of the Curry & Grill it was run b y someone called Miah? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 Sheik was the owner , don't you remember he invited us over to India to go on safari all we had to do was pay for our flights!! The chef was a thick set fellow .Long black (is there any other colour) hair. took us in the back to show us his tandoori ovens etc ,he was very pleasant bloke. And where did you used to go,when the waiter always asked"Who is boss today"I won't spoil your story .You tell it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted May 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 "Who is boss today" ? Maybe it was the chinese opposite the Odeon Story? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 The one with all the change!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted May 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Ian, You are mixing up The Balti House with the Poonam, which is next to The Thurland. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 I am not mixing them up I am telling a different tale LOL, but you used to tell one about when you used to go somewhere for a meal with the lads from work and you used to pay in all loose change!! If that wasn't you I am sorry but it is quite an amusing tale you might have told me the tale when we were in the poonam and that is where I mixed it up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted May 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Yes When I was at Peoples college we had dinner at the Chinese upstairs opposite the Odeon Cinema, I think it was 7/6d, we always paid in loose change! Not a clever thing to do now with hindsight, as they were serving the food! I believe that was a Cafe originaly, and had a WINDMILL outside the front window. Windmill Cafe? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Sorry Mick, but it was a lot funnier when you told it to me in the flesh!!! 7/6d don't seem a lot these days though does it ?what does it work out to now 35p ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 13 Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Reply Deleted... --Wrong Cafe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted May 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 5p = 1/- 12 1/2p = Half a Crown http://www.predecimal.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Yes When I was at Peoples college we had dinner at the Chinese upstairs opposite the Odeon Cinema, I think it was 7/6d, we always paid in loose change!Not a clever thing to do now with hindsight, as they were serving the food! I believe that was a Cafe originaly, and had a WINDMILL outside the front window. Windmill Cafe? I had my first "Chinese" in that restaurant - took my girlfriend into Nottingham on my Vespa! Can't remember what it was called though! That reminds me - her name was/is Kathryn Beresford, she lived in Sandiacre but now I think she lives in Arnold. I would love to know how she is doing, so if anybody knows of her, please let her know that Eric Marshall would like to hear from her! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 I had my first "Chinese" in that restaurant - took my girlfriend into Nottingham on my Vespa! Can't remember what it was called though! it was probably called a Vespa!!! Sorry Im'e just in a silly mood today Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 GROAN!!!!! !rotfl! It was called a "Sportique"! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,090 Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Mick, what years did you go to People's College? My husband went there, left in 1963. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted May 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 1968-1974, as apprenice electrician. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 go on mick your'e avvin a laugh you ain't old enough LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,090 Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 I think I've got my lines crossed Mick, my husband went when it was an old technical secondary school. You must have gone to the new building at the bottom of Maid Marian Way? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 13 Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 1968-1974, as apprenice electrician. 6 years to be a sparky Geez, are you a slow learner then Mick??? !rotfl! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted May 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Yes New Building, but not sure where the old one was. Frank Electrician - Approved Electrician - Technician - REDUNDANT! Good old Nottingham Co-op (theyve gone) but... "I'm still here you B4astards!" Famous last line of a movie? My favorite, and it starts in one hour. I will be watching it. Who said it, and what movie? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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