Wednesday 12 August - The Boot & Flogger?

[Alex Bridgeman]

Hawksmoor recently emailed me to say that they were using the government "eat out to help out" scheme to offer August Monday-Wednesday diners the option of steak & chips for £10 per head, this being based on a 300g (10oz) 35 day dry aged rump.

And Hawksmoor continues to offer their Monday Night Wine Club £5 per bottle corkage rate — but are now fully booked throughout August

I'm bored with sitting at home all day every day and would very much like to meet up again for a properly socially distanced Port meal with my Port chums. Is anyone willing and able to join me for Port, Steak 'n' Chips at 18.00 on Wednesday 12th August? Given current rules, we'll be limited to 6 people:

1. AHB (new date confirmed)
2. NAC (new date confirmed)
3. MPM (new date confirmed)
4. CPR (new date confirmed)
5. IDJ (new date confirmed)
6. WS1 (new date confirmed)

[nac]

Provisional yes (will confirm shortly).

[nac]

MPM also says yes.

[CPR 1]

Provisional yes, I will confirm ASAP

[rich_n]

I'm genuinely envious of this plan. Enjoy!

[idj123]

Yes, go on, I will brave public transport and attend.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Slight problem - all the Hawksmoors that are open in London are fully booked on Mondays in August. It seems lots of wine lovers had the same idea as me but were quicker off the mark.

I'm on the waiting list but may need to organise an alternative venue at short notice.

[flash_uk]

Slight problem - all the Hawksmoors that are open in London are fully booked on Mondays in August. It seems lots of wine lovers had the same idea as me but were quicker off the mark.

I'm on the waiting list but may need to organise an alternative venue at short notice.

The B&F reopens on 5 August!

[nac]

Provisional yes (will confirm shortly).

Can now be unprovisionalised.

[idj123]

Slight problem - all the Hawksmoors that are open in London are fully booked on Mondays in August. It seems lots of wine lovers had the same idea as me but were quicker off the mark.

I'm on the waiting list but may need to organise an alternative venue at short notice.

The B&F reopens on 5 August!

...and is also in the £10 scheme.

[PhilW]

I'm bored with sitting at home all day every day and would very much like to meet up again for a properly socially distanced Port meal with my Port chums. Is anyone willing and able to join me for Port, Steak 'n' Chips at 18.00 on Monday 17th August? Given current rules, we'll be limited to 6 people:

I would love to; I really would. However while I am very much missing meeting up and sharing port with friends, I am in a more cautious position, and so will have to remain envious also.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Slight problem - all the Hawksmoors that are open in London are fully booked on Mondays in August. It seems lots of wine lovers had the same idea as me but were quicker off the mark.

I'm on the waiting list but may need to organise an alternative venue at short notice.

The B&F reopens on 5 August!

But not on Mondays or Tuesdays according to their website.

[Alex Bridgeman]

I've been exchanging emails with Gary at the Boot & Flogger.

If we can switch dates to Wednesday 12th August (that's a week today), he would be delighted to accommodate us.

Please could you let me know if Wednesday 12th at the B&F would work for you?

[CPR 1]

Please could you let me know if Wednesday 12th at the B&F would work for you?

Sure does

[flash_uk]

Good for me!

[nac]

Please could you let me know if Wednesday 12th at the B&F would work for you?

Yup - works for me.

Now having a think about what to bring...

[WS1]

Hi,

if still possible I would like to join you on Wednesday 12th.

regards

WS1

[Alex Bridgeman]

All booked for the Green Room for 6pm on Wednesday 12th August.

Please note the early finish of 22.00.

Ian - please confirm whether the new date works for you when you are able to.

Wolfgang - you have a seat at the table.

[idj123]

Alas,no, already booked up for that date

[Alex Bridgeman]

Sorry Ian, the change of date was inevitably going to mess things up for someone.

But that means there’s a seat free if anyone wants it.

[idj123]

Actually, it looks like I’m back in

[Alex Bridgeman]

And the free seat created by Ian dropping out goes to Ian! I’m pleased and relieved the original five could make the new date and be joined by Wolfgang.

[Alex Bridgeman]

I suggest a theme of “Port you’d like to share with other Port lovers to celebrate the end of lockdown while remaining appropriately socially distanced”

Any alternative suggestions?

[nac]

I suggest a theme of “Port you’d like to share with other Port lovers to celebrate the end of lockdown while remaining appropriately socially distanced”

Any alternative suggestions?

Perfect.

Still undecided...

Sighted?

[Alex Bridgeman]

I prefer blind since that just takes away any possible label bias.

[WS1]

Hi,

looking fwd to Wednesday. Hope the aircon works as it is quite warm outside these days! My choice of port will be definitely affected by the warmth outside! Obviously it will be blinded by tinfoil.

regards

WS1

[nac]

Victim for a Wednesday now selected and made ready for ritual sacrifice (ie, double decanting) late Tuesday evening.

[nac]

Alex

Do you want me to do placements etc?

I'm in the office tomorrow so easy to print A3.

Neil

[Alex Bridgeman]

Placemats would be really helpful, thank you.

I'm obviously out of touch organising Port dinners - I completely forgot about placemats!

Incidentally, if anyone would like to join us via Zoom, let me know here before 2pm and if we have a taker I'll schlep my laptop into London (and hope the BFT wifi is working).

[flash_uk]

Bottle decanted at 0640. Wonderful nose. Looking forward to tonight!

[nac]

Placemats would be really helpful, thank you.

Will do.

Decanted and Vac-u-Vin'ed at 2200 last night as had to leave at 0530 this morning.
Had a quick QA taste and seemed OK.

[Alex Bridgeman]

I have shortlisted two bottles. One (perhaps both, depending on how the One performs) will be opened shortly before I leave home.

[nac]

Placemats would be really helpful, thank you.

Will do.

Created and printed. Placemats are A3, so plenty of room to add in another bottle if needed.
Now just need to remember to take them to B&F.

[idj123]

Am running late on account of work and so ETA likely to be 7.30. Can someone therefore order me steak (m/r) and chips plus some greens and with Truffle Mac to start? Thanks!