What are you having for lunch? (rolling thread)

[Swiss Tony]

Boiled egg, ham, shallot and mayo brown sandwich with cherry toms on the side.

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

Generous sized chunk of cooked smoked salmon from Lowestoft, in sarnies. Superb!.

 

[Prawn]

Prosciutto, Mortadella, Ham, Salami, Cheese, Jalapeno, Melanzane and Red Onion crammed into a crusty white roll. The only downside is it takes 30 minutes to get served.

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

Tin of Heinz chicken broth soup, which was surprisingly filling & quite tasty.

 

[Mad Cyril]

Wasabi Pumpkin katsu curry from Sainsburys.


£3.75 with a nectar card.

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

3 large, grilled thick smoked bacon rashers from Byford's butcher's, in 1/2 a Tiger baguette.
An ideal 'top up' after last nights great pizza's at the superb SUEPA event!.

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Generous sized chunk of cooked smoked salmon from Lowestoft, in sarnies. Superb!.

T, have you heard of the seafood restaurant all the local seafood lovers are raving about in Bowers Gifford? It's not for me as I hate seafood. But you would love it.

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

T, have you heard of the seafood restaurant all the local seafood lovers are raving about in Bowers Gifford? It's not for me as I hate seafood. But you would love it.

Thanks R, had never heard of it!.

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Thanks R, had never heard of it!.

My friend went there a few weeks ago and loved it. He's going back soon. Then this week it was in the echo. I've take out the photo's.

Essex Oyster Co’s restaurant with rapidly growing reputation​

Owner Audrey DeVere-Hunt is 'proud to offer something unique'

Hidden away in an unassuming industrial estate is a “high quality” seafood restaurant with a rapidly growing reputation through word of mouth.

Essex Oyster Co’s Surf and Turf Restaurant, just off Pound Lane, Bowers Gifford, serves up fresh seafood from Essex fisheries and further afield.
Owners Audrey and Scott DeVere-Hunt opened the 30-seat restaurant in September and have recently opened a new enclosed terrace to fit another 30 customers in amid soaring demand.
Christopher and Margaret Tickle (front) have recommended the restaurant to friends and family alike.
Audrey said: “We’re becoming known by customers as a hidden gem. We’re proud to offer something unique. You’d be hard pushed to find anywhere nearby that does what we do at this quality.
“We’ve had a hell of a lot more people coming through our doors than we expected, given our location.”
Audrey says the restaurant’s “amazing chefs” are key to drawing customers in.

She added: “Nothing we sell here is frozen. All of our food is freshly made.”

Audrey’s husband Scott has worked in the seafood industry for three decades, starting with a stall in London. The business quickly expanded to takeaways and deliveries throughout Essex, before the couple eventually opened their restaurant.
Owner Scott DeVere-Hunt has recently opened the new enclosed terrace.
And their latest venture is proving a hit with happy diners.
Margaret Tickle, from Rayleigh, said: “If you love fish, this is the place to come.”
“I love it. We came here on a friend’s recommendation and have visited a few times now. I’ve also recommended it to my friends.”
Husband Christopher added: “People are quickly learning about this place through word of mouth. The squid starters here are to die for, and the oysters are gorgeous.”

Head chef Ashley Bard, 34, from Ongar, said: “We were packed out every day we were open last week, and the week before that was just crazy. Restaurants are normally dead after Christmas but it’s just getting even busier here.

“The feedback has been unbelievable. I’m proud we’re offering good food, done well.”
Waitress Chloe Lipton, 34, from Chadwell St Mary, said: “A lot of people are shocked that they’ve only just discovered us. Because it’s a family-run business, our heart and passion shine through.”

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

120gm pack of smoked salmon in sarnies ( 4 slices of bread ), very nice.

 

[Mad Cyril]

Some Polish pierogi.

 

[Mad Cyril]

Robins - pie, double mash and liquor.

 

[Swiss Tony]

Tuna,sweetcorn and mayo bap with cucumber.

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

Large warm sausage roll packed with sausage meat, from Rayleigh market.

 

[TrevorFitzpatrickHattrick]

Two white wraps filled with marinated air-fried tofu, smashed avocado, white rice, grated vegan cheese and Nando's herb and lime sauce.

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

Large grilled smoked kipper from Lowestoft 'fish van', with bread & butter, wonderful!.

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

Fresh pork dripping ( from a cooked joint of middle leg of pork from Byford's butcher ) generously covered on 4 slices of toast, wonderful!.

 

[Mad Cyril]

Lidl Oktoberfest dumplings with a home made chicken broth.

 

[Swiss Tony]

A pair of kippers with cherry tomatoes and a slice of sourdough.

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

Mine's been the same since Monday, last day tomorrow as any of the pork dripping left will be chucked out!.