Calahonda   11 #25 Posted July 27, 2018 He should open an Eel, Pie and Mash shop. See how that goes on Eccy Road?  Don’t give him ideas, that’s not a bad suggestion, I love food like that, obviously with Hendo’s on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mister Gee   822 #26 Posted July 27, 2018 Don’t give him ideas, that’s not a bad suggestion, I love food like that, obviously with Hendo’s on it.  Jellied Eels with Hendo's, that's Dee Dar heresy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
taxman   12 #27 Posted July 27, 2018 but i did have an italian coffee bar/deli on leopld st so i know what i am talking about. i sold up just in time.  Chinny Reckon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Funky_Gibbon   42 #28 Posted July 27, 2018 Chinny Reckon  Wow. I haven't heard anyone use that in ages. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
realcockney   10 #29 Posted July 28, 2018 So you failed due to workers rights, the minimum wage and pensions?  nope i found someone who had the dream of running their own business and i did very well out of it thanks.  ---------- Post added 28-07-2018 at 10:37 ----------  If the NMW, workers rights and compulsory pensions are the reasons for businesses struggling to survive on Eccy Road, then they don’t deserve to succeed. I worked on Eccy Road for 5 years in the 80’s, I emphasise the word ‘work’, you can’t just open the doors and do a ‘Field of Dreams’.  and you are another one who hasnt the faintest clue, you mention the 80,s yes they were good times plenty of money around and far less red tape, money was easy to earn if you knew how. NMW workers rights and pensions along with oversaturation of the food offerings are very much to blame, fyi most of the large multi chain resturant groups are all in trouble and are restructuring and shutting down units, Carluccios, pizza express to name a couple. dont deserve to succeed you say?? well to make it really work prices would need to rise considerably and you lot the punters the majority just wouldnt pay! so get off your high horse and do some research.  ---------- Post added 28-07-2018 at 10:38 ----------  He should open an Eel, Pie and Mash shop. See how that goes on Eccy Road?  Na wouldnt work:D  ---------- Post added 28-07-2018 at 10:39 ----------  Chinny Reckon  really? chinney eh lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Calahonda   11 #30 Posted July 28, 2018 nope i found someone who had the dream of running their own business and i did very well out of it thanks. ---------- Post added 28-07-2018 at 10:37 ----------   and you are another one who hasnt the faintest clue, you mention the 80,s yes they were good times plenty of money around and far less red tape, money was easy to earn if you knew how. NMW workers rights and pensions along with oversaturation of the food offerings are very much to blame, fyi most of the large multi chain resturant groups are all in trouble and are restructuring and shutting down units, Carluccios, pizza express to name a couple. dont deserve to succeed you say?? well to make it really work prices would need to rise considerably and you lot the punters the majority just wouldnt pay! so get off your high horse and do some research.  ---------- Post added 28-07-2018 at 10:38 ----------   Na wouldnt work:D  ---------- Post added 28-07-2018 at 10:39 ----------   really? chinney eh lol.  Internet hero’s don’t figure with me, try not hurling the insults and abuse big guy, I’m not even mildly interested in your economic strategy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
realcockney   10 #31 Posted July 28, 2018 Internet hero’s don’t figure with me, try not hurling the insults and abuse big guy, I’m not even mildly interested in your economic strategy.  whos the internet hero:loopy: what insults and abuse blimey you're bit thin skinned ? do you even know what strategy is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Calahonda   11 #32 Posted July 28, 2018 whos the internet hero:loopy: what insults and abuse blimey you're bit thin skinned ? do you even know what strategy is?  Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz:cool: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
realcockney   10 #33 Posted July 28, 2018 Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz:cool:  school holidays getting a bit boring eh? never mind you can watch jeremy kyle next week:hihi: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
olilew   11 #34 Posted July 29, 2018 Going back to the longevity of restaurants I seem to remember Piccolos on West St being there for decades? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
St Petre   85 #35 Posted July 29, 2018 Going back to the longevity of restaurants I seem to remember Piccolos on West St being there for decades?  Wasn't the Piccolo on Cambridge Street ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
0114sheff   10 #36 Posted July 30, 2018 Seems to be the norm these days for eating places not lasting long Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...