Topic ID 1983
Well done to Justin and Co for getting to be a full blown Michelin entry. Just goes to show what plenty of hard work, good product and a dash of customer service can bring. Well done to you all.
Reply ID 25848
Well done to all at the Hillside - good job Justin
Reply ID 25951
Thats great news - always had a fab time every time we come in. Might need to book even further in advance now, but its so worth it, well done.
Reply ID 25952
Where is The Hillside in Hertford?
Reply ID 25956
well deserved!
Reply ID 25957
quote:port hill
Originally posted by Berbatov
Where is The Hillside in Hertford?
Reply ID 25958
well done Justin! Good to see a local restaurant of such good quality gain national recognition. Maybe this will put Hertford on the map, where Jade Goody failed to do so!
Reply ID 26106
thanks folks
Reply ID 26115
Congratulations Justin.......very well deserved! I hope you don't put the prices up [;)]
Reply ID 26116
Well done! richly deserved. [:)]
Reply ID 26136
Is it a star or a mention in the book? Please forgive my ignorence.
Reply ID 26142
Well done justin!
Reply ID 26152
quote:No, not a star, no no no.
Originally posted by carlos fandango
Is it a star or a mention in the book? Please forgive my ignorence.
Reply ID 26168
quote:Still good to get a mention. Well done.
Originally posted by justinquote:No, not a star, no no no.
Originally posted by carlos fandango
Is it a star or a mention in the book? Please forgive my ignorence.
Reply ID 26182
Just to clear things up, as I did ask on a post here last week that mysteriously disappeared, what exactly he had been credited with? I spoke with Justin last night and although he has had a listing in the Michelin pub guide for the last few years, he now has a full listing in the Michelin Restaurant guide. Just out of interest admin, why did you feel the necessity to remove my question from this thread last week?
Reply ID 26190
That's the next target then...must find an excuse to come there one day.
Reply ID 26207
Off to the Hillside tomorrow night to celabrate my birthday :-D
Reply ID 26216
quote:Happy Birthday for tomorrow - enjoy the Hillside, it's great! [8D]
Originally posted by GillP
Off to the Hillside tomorrow night to celabrate my birthday :-D
Reply ID 26220
quote:The hillside is not at michelin star level, and never will be. Its not what we are about.
Originally posted by carlos fandango
That's the next target then...must find an excuse to come there one day.
Reply ID 26282
quote:Well done on the proper listing, Justin. We'll be in again soon. Can you expand on your quoted statement? --- GillP - Happy Birthday!
Originally posted by justin
The hillside is not at michelin star level, and never will be. Its not what we are about.
Reply ID 26310
I was supposed to be going to the Hillside for my birthday this Saturday although I don't think the lazy ass has booked it yet [:(!] Guess we are too late?
Reply ID 26313
quote:we are full, but may get a cancellation, so please ring ask for me, and i take your details nicky
Originally posted by Nicky
I was supposed to be going to the Hillside for my birthday this Saturday although I don't think the lazy ass has booked it yet [:(!] Guess we are too late?
Reply ID 26314
quote:
Originally posted by farrowandfarrowquote:Well done on the proper listing, Justin. We'll be in again soon. Can you expand on your quoted statement? --- we are too small, we have 1 person in the tiny shoebox kitchen, the food we do is not michelin star level, service is quite informal and relaxed. GillP - Happy Birthday!
Originally posted by justin
The hillside is not at michelin star level, and never will be. Its not what we are about.
Reply ID 26318
quote:Thanks!We are in at 8... cya later!
Originally posted by justin [ GillP - Happy Birthday!
Reply ID 26319
quote:Very good news on your mention. I have always found M starred places have rather rarified atmospheres. They also tend to cost me after the event because Mrs P is always hankering after the china...[:D] Part of the reason I love the Hillside is because the atmosphere is so relaxed and informal; people aren't afraid to laugh out loud with fear of upsetting their neighbours.
Originally posted by justin we are too small, we have 1 person in the tiny shoebox kitchen, the food we do is not michelin star level, service is quite informal and relaxed.
Reply ID 26372
Another great evening at the Hillside.
Reply ID 26471
quote:was extremely busy last night, glad u enjoyed it.
Originally posted by jez_p
Another great evening at the Hillside.
Reply ID 26607
(Not sure which Hillside review thread is the more active, hopefully here will be ok...) Mrs. Joby and I had dinner in the Hillside on Friday night; our first proper night out since Baby Joby was born. We were worried that we would spend the entire night worrying about Baby Joby--I believe this is common amongst new parents taking their first, tentative steps back into adult society--but the quality of the experience ensured he barely got a mention. I started with the potato and watercress soup, which, after I'd waited what seemed like an age for it to cool down, was absolutely gorgeous. The roasted hazelnut topping was an inspired touch and added real body to the soup. For main course we both had the partridge, which was cooked to perfection (always tends to end up like shoe leather when I attempt it myself) and the accompanying marrons and glazed parsnips made me think of autumn for the first time this year (food-wise, the coming months are my favourite time of year for rich, warming flavours...) As is usual we both had desserts that perhaps we didn't really need, but were glad of leaning towards gluttony. Both pecan tart and tarte tatin were gorgeous, and Mrs. Joby was particularly impressed with the calvados (I think) cream on the tatin. All this topped off with a wonderful pint of Hooegarden in the bar (standing room only!) afterwards made for a superb evening out.