Topic ID 6933
I see Paddyfields is closing down. This is a bit of a shame isn't it. It's been there a long time and i always found it ok. Where can we go now for an unspectacular, but vaguely acceptable chinese meal? Particularly keen to hear reccommendations for restaurants that deliver (tried one in Ware recently (china red?) and most of it ended up in the bin)
Reply ID 91587
Was the place to go back in the day , always needed an early booking for a weekend seat , tired and unloved in recent years though .
Reply ID 91610
A bit biased, maybe - we were in the shop opposite! - but just a note on this thread to wish Simon well. Always cheery, great service and lovely food. Enjoyed a last meal there last night. The last incarnation of this building before Paddyfields was The Wendy House, so what next?
Reply ID 91616
Sorry to hear that it is closing up, I hope it is not because business is down and that they are just moving on.... I must admit that I never liked the fact that the restaurant was 'hidden' behind those curtains and it didn't encourage me to go in. Hertford really needs a 'Chinese restaurant' that will deliver food. I don't understand why none of the Chinese and some of the Indian restaurants don't offer a delivery service. In all the other places I have lived you could always get food delivered, it seems a no brainer to me.
Reply ID 91620
quote:Probably because a 'high street' operation can't park a car outside to do the deliveries. Narky comment aside.......many of the Indian's deliver, then you have the pizza places and the kebab/chicken outlets. I think even Elles Kitchen delivers. Alternatively, pay me enough money and I'll cook whatever you want and deliver it to your door. It might need warming up as I only cycle and you might have to put up with my culinary creativity, but I'll even stay and help you eat it.
Originally posted by frazer
Sorry to hear that it is closing up, I hope it is not because business is down and that they are just moving on.... I must admit that I never liked the fact that the restaurant was 'hidden' behind those curtains and it didn't encourage me to go in. Hertford really needs a 'Chinese restaurant' that will deliver food. I don't understand why none of the Chinese and some of the Indian restaurants don't offer a delivery service. In all the other places I have lived you could always get food delivered, it seems a no brainer to me.
Reply ID 91626
If you're flush you can ask a taxi to collect and deliver from anywhere (I have done this). Only really justifiable if its haute cuisine or you have a multitude to feed and the loaves and fishes won't stretch.
Reply ID 91630
What a dreadful shame. DQ and her mates when we do a show or production in Hertford Theatre, always had a Friday night Chinese with the backstage crew and cast as they would always serve us late and it was a great end to the show week or almost end of the show week. Its been an institution for HDOS for over 20 years now. I doubt any other place would be so accommodating or fun.. I will miss this place we know the staff very well. I wish them well....[:)]
Reply ID 91657
Gosh, that's a shock. Paddyfields has always been good, but I think on a par with Peking House. Recently we have been going to the stuff yourself places in Hatfield (China East I think) and the new one in WGC that is near John Lewis.
Reply ID 91698
It's closing because Simon is retiring. We've been going there for over 12 years now so will really miss both the staff and the food!
Reply ID 91733
has it actually closed yet? We were hoping for one last foray tonight!
Reply ID 91734
I believe it closes on 29th.............and I've heard it will open as a Spanish themed restaurant.
Reply ID 91737
Shame the didn't give a months notice , plenty of people I've spoken to fancy a last visit for old times sake .
Reply ID 91738
yup, confirmed closing 29th. quite busy in there this evening even at 6.15! - i guess a lot of others with the same idea!
Reply ID 92089
aw man, what a shame!!!! :(
Reply ID 92567
Plenty of work going on inside the past week and I had word that the Spanish themed restaurant is no more and that it will be French.
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Yes, French...ex-manager & team from Cafe Rouge I am led to believe..
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quote:That'd be good - the old Cafe Rouge team were friendly and are greatly missed.
Originally posted by Frenchie
Yes, French...ex-manager & team from Cafe Rouge I am led to believe..
Reply ID 92762
Signage is up and it's going to be called Ilvino. Sounds Italian to me.
Reply ID 92778
Maybe they are focussing on wine.
Reply ID 92779
Wine bar/eatery in evening and coffee shop/cakes during the day.....so I've been told!
Reply ID 92781
Sounds interesting... I hope they have a website soon, would like to see menu/prices etc... times of opening. As now we have lost our late Friday night eatery after doing a show at the Hertford Theatre cast are looking for a good spot to have food that will appeal to the masses/not too expensive and happy to take a booking from 10.15 pm or thereabouts. I wait with baited breath!
Reply ID 92782
quote:If that's the case it will likely be tapas food with wine in the evenings. I know a place in Cornwall that does this (afternoon is coffee/cakes etc) but they have struggled in the evenings to get custom in that they haven't got a fixed identity. Hope that's not the case as i do love a bit of tapas and wine!
Originally posted by Sister
Wine bar/eatery in evening and coffee shop/cakes during the day.....so I've been told!
Reply ID 92784
I think there are several "rumours" circulating about this new venture. Everyone I speak to has a slightly different story!
Reply ID 92793
quote:Tapas and pintxos in Spain is my absolute favourite thing , but I've never had it England where it hasn't been an absolute rip off price wise .
Originally posted by Bubbaoshea Hope that's not the case as i do love a bit of tapas and wine!
Reply ID 92948
It's open "Il Vino Restuarant - Italian Cuisine"
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Please post any reviews as a new thread under "Recommendations"
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quote:Steve are you telling yourself off. Or is there another Admin [:)]
Originally posted by Admin
Please post any reviews as a new thread under "Recommendations"
Reply ID 93001
Shall we have a whip round for their electricity meter? It always looks very dim in there.