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Topic ID 1129
24/11/2005 by Frenchie
Cafe Uno
See the Cafe Uno chain has been sold to another restaurant group (that also owns the Chez Gerrard & Garfunkels names). The new owner says 1/3 of Cafe Unos will become Chez Gerrard restaurants. Not sure if this is good or bad (or neither), might rid us of a garrish shop front !
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Reply ID 12901
24/11/2005 by Victor Meldrew
I would go to a Chez Gerrard over a Cafe Uno everytime. Hopefully they will get rid of Cafe Usless, I've never had a good meal in there
Reply ID 12903
24/11/2005 by smileyoriley
it would be good to have a nice restaurant like CG in the town - would give the Hillside a bit of competition :-)
Reply ID 12904
24/11/2005 by thefair1973
I've had an OK-ish meal in there, but it wasn't good enough for me to choose it over Ask or Pizza Express.
Reply ID 12906
24/11/2005 by smileyoriley
you mean Cafe Uno or Chez Gerrard?
Reply ID 12910
24/11/2005 by smileyoriley
ooh are we being told off over too many rrr's and not enough fff's do you think??!! [;)][:D]
Reply ID 12913
24/11/2005 by thefair1973
I'd prefer it if they opened Fish instead. There are already other Italians in Hertford, but no seafood restaurants. The Fish chain does great Fish & Chips.
Reply ID 12914
24/11/2005 by smileyoriley
CG isn't Italian....
Reply ID 12916
24/11/2005 by carlos fandango
Chez gerrard would only be better than cafe puko if they change the kitchen staff.
Reply ID 12918
24/11/2005 by thefair1973
I know CG isn't Italian, but Cafe Uno is
Reply ID 12921
24/11/2005 by Victor Meldrew
The Waterside do fish as well as steak
Reply ID 12924
24/11/2005 by thefair1973
but they obviously don't concentrate on seafood like Fish would.
Reply ID 12933
24/11/2005 by smileyoriley
I think Seafood can sometimes be a bit too concentrated on one type of food for a business - before I get all the biting responses (hehe!) I am not saying they can't do well but it is more of a risk for some/bigger venture.
Reply ID 12935
24/11/2005 by 2929paul
If they choose to put a CG in there, it's very good value for money for the meat eaters amongst us. It's not really family oriented though, is it, so would not be looking for a similar market to Caffe Uno. I don't suppose they would get a huge business lunch market in Hertford either. Or am I wrong? CG sounds like a competitor for The Waterside.
Reply ID 12939
24/11/2005 by thefair1973
I think we may be jumping the gun a bit here, as it probably wont even change and remain a Cafe Uno
Reply ID 12944
24/11/2005 by Dillon
quote:
Originally posted by Frenchie
, might rid us of a garrish shop front !
I think the colour scheme is fine given the overall sombreness of the street. I have also found cafe uno to be more child friendly than pizza express; i think it fills a niche nicely.
Reply ID 12945
24/11/2005 by Victor Meldrew
Well I guess 1 recommendation is better than none. Personally I wouldn't feed there food to my dog. (that's if I had one)
Reply ID 12950
24/11/2005 by Ewoowar
I found the food standard for a chain but they excelled with their child friendly approach. It was hampered by the fact that their toilets were upstairs and they did not have changing facilities for a baby..........but the staff put a real effort in with children and families.
Reply ID 12957
24/11/2005 by wingnut
Very good for young children, staff helpful, give extra plates so kids can share food, crayons and colouring booklet.
Food...erm, the beers ok
Reply ID 12958
24/11/2005 by justin
a FISH! restaaurant would probably do well in the summer bot not so in winter, thats if the trend is similar to ours, i find my menu is predominantly seafood led in summer, in winter more hearty , meaty, braised, heavier style food sells more.
Tuna steak in december? not for me thanks!
Braised Oxtails with root veg etables and rich dark gravy, washeddown with a bottle of Cahors. yes please.[8D]
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