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Showing posts with label bistro du vin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bistro du vin. Show all posts

A Burger in the Countryside [On The Road: Tunbridge Wells]

What could possess anyone to throw a party? I mean,
to have a bunch of strangers treat your house like a hotel room 
Jerry Seinfeld (Seinfeld episode “The Stranded”) 

I went to Tunbridge Wells for a couple business meetings and stayed at the Hotel du Vin. A lovely grade II listing mansion built in 1762. I quickly remembered the great BdV burger I had in their now closed bistro in London. 

The Bistro
Lunch time
The BdB Burger quite similar to the London one, bacon, Gruyere, sauce as a side, and frittes. 

Burger time
The burger was a bit too high, the tomatoes created a sliding effect and didn't quite help the task to keep it in control. Cooked medium, great flavours but missing a bit the juices. fries were amazing, crispy and soft. 

BdV
Quite nice burger if you’re in Tunbridge Wells.

Bistro du Vin
T: 084 4748 9266
Bistro
Approx Damage: £25pp
Area: Tunbridge Wells
Kent
Twitter: HotelduVinBrand
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My Top Ten London Burger Guide

After visiting 50 places 50 different burgers I think is time to do a retrospective analysis to see how the quest is progressing and what are the results so far. 

Burger Time
My top 10 in a galaxy not so far away… 


Korean style Kimchi Cheeseburger, have to say every bite was glorious, the spicy fermented vegetables done properly playing with the melted cheese superb. 

Kimchi Time

Their simple burger which you can upgrade with several toppings like sautéed mushrooms, cheddar, bacon and even fried egg. Another perfect score for the runner up, the crispy bacon with the cheddar just awesome. 

Goodman Burger

Daniel Boulud spin off of his NYC restaurant, with the same 3 burgers, same style, same Yankee, Frenchie, and Piggie, but also on special occasions a fabulous burger comes into play just like the Moroccan burger I had in their anniversary a great burger. 

Yankee

Burger Masterchef Fred Smith gastropub, never stop to impress with his creation and special burgers, the special Iberico burger I had was perfection in a bun. 

Iberico Special

Simon Wadham takes on burger, the Luxury one with all the trimmings, perfectly executed and great flavour. 

Luxury Burger

The Mal burger, beef supplied by Donald Russel cooked to perfection, but the melted gruyere with the special tomato sauce makes the difference. 

Mal Burger

The indoor bbq grill A.K.A. Josper Grill gives the BdV Burger another dimension, classic approach with bacon and melted cheese complete the scene. 

BdV Burger

A slider made it to the top ten, but is a hell of a slider, Iberico pork burger with foie gras, melted manchego, and aioli, you will be proud to be Spaniard while eating this baby, be prepare to eat more than one. 

Iberico Pork Burger 

The city saw how the buzz created by the blogging community and doing things right took Yianni to another level, after a food truck, some festivals, and a pop up, we got a permanent location, be prepared to queue for a while as the buzz is as strong as the early days, the Bobcat burger is an icon in the city. 

Bobcat Burger

The small restaurant in Borough serving a consistent and pretty good cheeseburger, the mix of cheeses they used, sourced from the market is to die for.

Elliot's Cheeseburger
Burgers remind me the Seinfeld episode “The Parking Garage” 

Jerry: Why do I always have the feeling that everybody's doing something better than me on Saturday afternoons? 
Elaine: This is what people do 
Jerry: No they don't. They're out on some big picnic. They're cooking burgers. They're making out on blankets. They're not at some mall in Jersey watching their friends trying to find the world's cheapest air conditioner

London
UK


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Burger Wars Episode XXX: The Wine Side of the Force [Closed: No longer trading]

While my friend Reter was visiting London, he asked me to take him for a good burger in town. Therefore, I decided to try one of the places in my list that most bloggers and critics consider in the top 10, difficult choice taking a friend that lives in Houston to eat a burger, as Obi Wan would say “Who is more foolish? The fool, or the fool who follows him?” Finally, I decided the venue for my visit number 30, the lucky target after checking the list was Bistro du Vin. A classic French bistro, Anglo-French cuisine, excellent service all of them speaking with a strong French accent which creates a distinctive atmosphere, open plan kitchen that you can enjoy from the bar, and an extensive selection of wines.

Le Bistro

Le nom

The uniqueness of Bistro du Vin is the Josper Grill, an indoor barbeque with a door so the juices and moisture are sealed within the grill not letting any flavour to escape. Who could resist a burger with such potential, I ordered as starter roast bone marrow, and the BdV burger which comes with relish and fries.

La carte et Le Joseper Grill

Photos

Delicieux

The verdict, the burger is extremely good, the Josper Grill gives it a nice flavour, the bacon, the melted cheese, and the sauce complement the juicy taste and make you want more.

C'est super


The damage, 18 quids for the burger, fries, and beer.

The conclusion, excellent option, one of the best in town, don’t hesitate to pass by and try the BdV burger. Fries are thin and crispy, and the bone marrow was excellent. I will give them an 9 in my scale.

Le BdV Burger

 Pommes Frites

French reminds me the Seinfeld episode “The Soul Mate”.


Jerry: That Pam! I am ga-ga over her!
Elaine: Ga-ga? When did that happen?
Jerry: Yesterday. Six-ish.
Elaine: Well, maybe we should double. I'm pretty ga-ga myself.
Jerry: You just met the guy yesterday.
Elaine: Yeah, but we have a common goal.
Jerry: A barren, sterile existence that ends when you die?
Elaine : Yeah.
George: And you really believe this guy doesn't want to have kids.
Elaine: Yeah, of course.
Jerry: Elaine, a guy will say anything to get a woman.
Elaine: Oh, please. He wouldn't say that.
George: Elaine, I once told a woman that I coined the phrase, "Pardon my French."
Jerry: I once told a woman that I don't eat cake because it goes right to my thighs.
George: I once told a woman that I really enjoy spending time with my family.


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