China Garden Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the best wishes & sorry for the confusion, currently we are still evolving and the "Daily Specials" are something we hope to do in the future, its not something we have briefed the staff on, its only in the planning stage with Chef Gerry. Tonight we are working on a new Panna Cotta desert, we are planning a desert cabinet for early November with all home-made deserts. Edited September 23, 2014 by China Garden nixonsbest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pheat Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I can understand focusing on your strength and business goal which is steaks. But now I'm confused again. Your staff told me clearly there are no specials and now you mention a specials board. Before here you also said no dinner specials. If there is a specials board shouldn't that be on display on the street where the menu is so people can consider that when walking by your restaurant? There is a lot of foot traffic there. I think yes people generally plan on a big expensive steak dinner night out. But people walking by might be attracted by a special in a fancy place like that at a more down to earth price. You might even get walk ins attracted by the special and then just tempted by the wonderful offers on the menu. BTW, the pictures of your steaks really do look good. Best of luck with your venture. The prices are very down to earth for the quality of the food on the menu Loads and loads of cheaper restaurants in Patts But you get what you pay for A 149 baht special is 149 bahts worth Horses for coarses nixonsbest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixonsbest Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Another good meal at S&C, staff have gelled well with a good mix of service and banter, I was not going to get a starter but I am sucker for open sandwiches and smoked salmon @ 195B They kicked goals with the potato wedges and garlic mayo. @ 360B it's a quality feed, well portioned and a reasonable price. The Aussie Burger, the photos not the best, burger look burnt but it was not! Slice some of those steaks in half and you could do a nice steak burger/sandwich at the same price! China Garden 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soi7 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 For the most part Ian the reviews have been favorable that's great you seem to be trying different things adding things to the menu removing things that aren't moving from the menu. It's not at all easy keeping everybody happy the larger the menu the more products you have to serve but also have to attempt to get it just right to keep the public happy in no way is that easy have you ever given thought that maybe your menu is too large too many different items and maybe you should concentrate on the core items. A good example of this is in and Out Burger from the west coast in the u.s they have a ridiculously small menu but you can't get a seat in any of the locations I have ever been in most times of the day it's that busy. It's just a thought maybe something to think about maybe not I wish you continued success I will get down there one day when I can talk the boss into buying dinner :-) Sent from my GT-I9200 using Tapatalk I have to keep reminding myself its a job At Babydolls we are serious about fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skalliwag Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 For the most part Ian the reviews have been favorable that's great you seem to be trying different things adding things to the menu removing things that aren't moving from the menu. It's not at all easy keeping everybody happy the larger the menu the more products you have to serve but also have to attempt to get it just right to keep the public happy in no way is that easy have you ever given thought that maybe your menu is too large too many different items and maybe you should concentrate on the core items. A good example of this is in and Out Burger from the west coast in the u.s they have a ridiculously small menu but you can't get a seat in any of the locations I have ever been in most times of the day it's that busy. It's just a thought maybe something to think about maybe not I wish you continued success I will get down there one day when I can talk the boss into buying dinner :-) Sent from my GT-I9200 using Tapatalk I said the same thing earlier in the thread.Be known as being the best at some things,not average at all. There is a Place in Port Alberni West Coast of Vancouver island that has fucking incredible burgers. We always stop there before we launch our boats for a burger and we hit it as soon as we pull the boats out to go home. They are always packed,but because the menu is simple,service is fast. Constructive critics is good but you just can't simply keep everyone happy all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soi7 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Sorry guess I missed your post a classic example of brilliant minds think alike :-) Sent from my GT-I9200 using Tapatalk I have to keep reminding myself its a job At Babydolls we are serious about fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skalliwag Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Sorry guess I missed your post a classic example of brilliant minds think alike :-) Sent from my GT-I9200 using Tapatalk That's one thing I have never been accused of.lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Garden Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 (edited) For the most part Ian the reviews have been favorable that's great you seem to be trying different things adding things to the menu removing things that aren't moving from the menu. It's not at all easy keeping everybody happy the larger the menu the more products you have to serve but also have to attempt to get it just right to keep the public happy in no way is that easy have you ever given thought that maybe your menu is too large too many different items and maybe you should concentrate on the core items. A good example of this is in and Out Burger from the west coast in the u.s they have a ridiculously small menu but you can't get a seat in any of the locations I have ever been in most times of the day it's that busy. It's just a thought maybe something to think about maybe not I wish you continued success I will get down there one day when I can talk the boss into buying dinner :-) Sent from my GT-I9200 using Tapatalk I totally agree about no expanding our menu too much, I read a recent market research data which showed restaurants with around 60 items were more successful then those who has larger menu's, chains such as Olive Garden have been losing market since expanding their menu. I have been tweaking our menu but that usually means "adding & removing" dishes rather then simply adding. Edited September 23, 2014 by China Garden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreggerz Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 (edited) The prices are very down to earth for the quality of the food on the menu Loads and loads of cheaper restaurants in Patts But you get what you pay for A 149 baht special is 149 bahts worth Horses for coarses If you thought I was suggesting offering specials at that low a price in that venue you are completely mistaken. Completely in your imagination. Not anything I said. Look, the owner here himself said he was going to offer lower priced (than the menu) specials long ago. I asked the staff and they said no. I wanted to followup with the owner and I did. I am satisfied with his responses. BTW, that steak dish with the crust looks amazing. Owner, please keep us informed on if that gets on to the menu and also the price. Edited September 23, 2014 by Kreggerz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixonsbest Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 If you thought I was suggesting offering specials at that low a price in that venue you are completely mistaken. Completely in your imagination. Not anything I said. Look, the owner here himself said he was going to offer lower priced (than the menu) specials long ago. I asked the staff and they said no. I wanted to followup with the owner and I did. I am satisfied with his responses. BTW, that steak dish with the crust looks amazing. Owner, please keep us informed on if that gets on to the menu and also the price. I very much doubt Pheat was suggesting that. Just example of what is out there. Sent from my GT-S7560M using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duvel Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Well whoopdee fucking do. Go to Swiss.Ive been there.It ain't all that and a fat bag of Doritos. Can you translate that into Simple English ? their ≠there ≠they’re; theirs ≠there’s; your ≠you’re; its ≠it’s; whose ≠who’s; bearback ≠bareback; loose ≠lose; too ≠to; wander ≠wonder; then ≠than; men ≠man; women ≠woman; know ≠now ≠no; quiet ≠quite; site ≠sight; except ≠accept; of ≠'ve; waist ≠waste; sure ≠shore; etc. (et cetera)
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