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First of Nov.is good.However it is bloomin expensive in london. I know of a good Thai place that does good lunches in Richmond for very affordable prices.Shall I find out more there ? If not various cafes ?? Let me know I could investigate.
I'd love to attend, but why in November, when the weather's bad and days are short? I tend to go into hibernation for winter, so sometime in September would attract me more. Incidentally, I cannot spot the organizer's icon against anybody's name.
I sometimes do translations from Russian (which is one of mystrong points) into Spanish but I don't know if I'll be able to be there. I am based in Madrid.It sounds interesting anyway
Cheers wildlp
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Sam D (X) Local time: 23:30 Spanish to English + ...
Central London
Sep 11, 2002
I'm based in Reading, 30 minutes outside of London and would appreciate a central venue. I also think it's fairer on people coming from farther afield too, as it can be a nightmare getting to Richmond, say, from NE London, let alone Spain! There are some reasonably priced venues in central London, e.g. Gaby's (30 Charing Cross Road, Jewish food), El Pirata (5-6 Down Street, Spanish food), Masala (9 Marshall Street, Indian food) and that's just off the top of my head, without looking at something... See more
I'm based in Reading, 30 minutes outside of London and would appreciate a central venue. I also think it's fairer on people coming from farther afield too, as it can be a nightmare getting to Richmond, say, from NE London, let alone Spain! There are some reasonably priced venues in central London, e.g. Gaby's (30 Charing Cross Road, Jewish food), El Pirata (5-6 Down Street, Spanish food), Masala (9 Marshall Street, Indian food) and that's just off the top of my head, without looking at something like the cheap chapter in the Time Out Eating Guide. ▲ Collapse
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Deborah James United Kingdom Local time: 23:30 French to English
Friday nights
Sep 11, 2002
For some reason I thought the First was a bank holiday-but not in Gb.. So the evening- the places suggested by Sam D what are there chances of both booking and being able to have some sorts of conversations- I.e quiter places ? What sorts of prices Sam D ? If Im in town soon I will go to see- Also, where is everyone coming from ? So far, Kingston,Reading, Spain..
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Sam D (X) Local time: 23:30 Spanish to English + ...
Venues
Sep 11, 2002
I hadn't thought of the quietness angle at all. Being a tapas bar, El Pirata will be noisy on a Friday night; I've only been to Masala once and it was relatively quiet.
I hadn't thought of the quietness angle at all. Being a tapas bar, El Pirata will be noisy on a Friday night; I've only been to Masala once and it was relatively quiet.
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Deborah James United Kingdom Local time: 23:30 French to English
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Sep 16, 2002
confused -is this Friday lunchtime or Friday evening ? I do not hink it is a bank holiday in GB ? On the web site it says 12.00- then a few od us are assuming that is is the evening- as if most are working, then who is free lunchtime... We do mean evening ? Or do we change it to the Sat. the next day for lunchtime ?
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Deborah - Fri lunchtime would be better than the evening, and also easier to find a nice (and cheap) restaurant to accommodate us. I could also do Sat lunchtime if that is better for everyone?
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Libero_Lang_Lab United Kingdom Local time: 23:30 Russian to English + ...
anyone ready to take the lead here?
Sep 19, 2002
i must take responsibility for starting this mayhem as i started up the thread on a london powwow... but i am out of the country til end of october hence avoided putting myself forward as the organiser... now that we have enough interest, is there anyone out there who is willing to organise the logistics... i.e. name a venue and sort out booking arrangements if necessary. i think a central london venue as has been suggested would make most sense as there are people coming in from outside the cit... See more
i must take responsibility for starting this mayhem as i started up the thread on a london powwow... but i am out of the country til end of october hence avoided putting myself forward as the organiser... now that we have enough interest, is there anyone out there who is willing to organise the logistics... i.e. name a venue and sort out booking arrangements if necessary. i think a central london venue as has been suggested would make most sense as there are people coming in from outside the city. friday evening is going to better for most people i would imagine. but can everyone state clearly their preference for evening or afternoon and then we can go with the majority ▲ Collapse
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David Knowles Local time: 23:30 Member (2002) Russian to English + ...
Taking a lead
Sep 19, 2002
I'll organise it, since no one else has volunteered!
I suggest Ask's Pizza at 48 Grafton Way W1, near Warren St tube. Not too expensive, reasonable selection of pizza and pasta, central but not trendy, downstairs seating for a group. I've been there several times for similar does. It comes to about £25 per head when you add it all up, including drinks and tip. I'm not prepared to work out what everyone spent - just add 10% and divide by the number of people!
I'll organise it, since no one else has volunteered!
I suggest Ask's Pizza at 48 Grafton Way W1, near Warren St tube. Not too expensive, reasonable selection of pizza and pasta, central but not trendy, downstairs seating for a group. I've been there several times for similar does. It comes to about £25 per head when you add it all up, including drinks and tip. I'm not prepared to work out what everyone spent - just add 10% and divide by the number of people!
Please email me directly at [email protected] with lunchtime or evening preference (Fri 1 Nov).
I'll post the results here and book a table if there's enough interest. ▲ Collapse
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Gillian Searl United Kingdom Local time: 23:30 German to English
Pizza? - great!
Sep 20, 2002
Sounds good to me - I'd prefer lunch time.
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José Luis Villanueva-Senchuk (X) Argentina Local time: 19:30 English to Spanish + ...
******************** Number of visits? Several, most recently April 2002.
Location? Next to Warren Street tube station.
Food? Pizza and pasta, with Italian wines and salads. Fairly similar to Pizza Express, ASK are a chain with a set menu throughout their restaurants. There is also a dish of the day - usually a pasta and pesto style dish.
Clientele Office workers - ASK restaurants are in prime city locations and this is no exception.
Cost? About £20 per head.
Anything else? Staff are friendly and helpful, but the service is a bit slow and you may need to book in advance to secure a table. There is disabled access, but many tables are downstairs so ring to reserve if it will be an issue.
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David Knowles Local time: 23:30 Member (2002) Russian to English + ...
Pizza on 1 November
Sep 23, 2002
On the assumption that Dan is coming (since he suggested it) the preferences are
Dan Brennan Evening David Knowles Evening Samantha Tasker Lunchtime Gillian Noameshie Lunchtime Sophie Vaudolon Evening José Villanueva Senchuk Evening
Pretty even, but evening has it so far.
Any more takers? Please let me know.
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