Pick More Daisies

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  Pick More Daisies

  12 Crouch End Hill London N8 8AA uk
  

  More reviews by Sami
  Sami

  26th September 2007

  So incredibly unimpressed.

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  I was initially very excited to come here as I had read a number of good things about the restaurant and had passed it a few times while running errands in Crouch End, always remarking to myself to make a point to eat there and check it out personally.
  
  I made my first visit this past Sunday and have been so eager to post a review of the miserable experience that I had - and my eagerness has only been heightened due to not having Internet access for the past couple of days; all I have thought about in relation to the net was the horrendous review I would write, once I could get back online.
  
  Well, now I am here and although my rage has abated slightly, I am still more than annoyed with my visit and shall proceed to lay it all out in the hopes that senior staff from the restaurant will get the verbal kick in the teeth they deserve.
  
  Realizing that in London it is very difficult to get a table at anywhere halfway decent on the week-ends, I made a call before our visit to enquire whether we might be able to make a reservation eventhough I was calling an hour and a half before we intended on eating. I was barked at that they did not take reservations on the day of and had the phone hung up on me.
  
  Well, strike one - but it wasn't going to stop me from eating there. As we arrived, we lined up outside for over 15 minutes - even though there were 3 free tables within earshot and what appeared to be a number of people vacating the back seating area of the restaurant.
  
  We were finally seated, but it took 10 minutes for them to bring our drinks out, screwing up the order a couple of times on the way. It took another 10 minutes for them to return to take our order, even though we had attempted to flag them down numerous times, only for them to return ANOTHER 10 minutes later to inform us that they could not prepare two dishes ordered as their crockery for making poached eggs was broken. I'm sorry - but if you can't make poached eggs without a good old-fashioned pot, some white vinegar, and boiling water, you shouldn't be in the kitchen, PERIOD.
  
  A good 45 minutes later we were served - and while the food was relatively tasty, the portions were of a very reasonable size, and the bill came with a kitschy and sweet touch of Skittles, it wasn't at all worth the wait or the constant stream of nonsense coming from the kitchen and ill-trained, half-asleep waitstaff.
  
  Rant over. Thanks for reading - and you've probably figured out that the last thing I'm going to do is recommend this pathetic excuse of a restaurant to you.

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  Pick More Daisies

  12 Crouch End Hill London N8 8AA uk
  

  More reviews by MelvinSimpson
  MelvinSimpson

  30th July 2007

  Best steak ever

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  I've been to Pick More Daisies 3 times, and each time it's been the same high standard. Comfortable surroundings, cool ambience, friendly, helpful staff and the food is fantastic.
  I had a steak (ribeye, I think) that was tender, juicy and truly wonderful.
  Highly recommended.

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  Pick More Daisies

  12 Crouch End Hill London N8 8AA uk
  

  More reviews by TrustedBot
  TrustedBot

  8th February 2007

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  ...pick more daisies is a Californian-inspired neighbourhood restaurant located in Crouch End.  Since opening in 2004 it has become a popular favourite with many locals be it for breakfast, lunch or dinner, or just a quick snack and coffee or a glass of wine. 

  The eatery offers a huge selection of the tastiest fresh foods using only the finest ingredients sourced from quality and ethical suppliers.  The gourmet burgers are made from free-range prime charalois steak delivered direct from the farm; the vegetables and salads are bought daily from New Covent Garden Market; and fair-trade coffees and organic from California all reveal the ´thoughtful, fresh & friendly´ approach that pick more daisies has to its environment and its lovely customers.

  When you add micro-brewery beers imported direct from San Francisco, 'adult' alcoholic shakes, the divine daisy sharing chocolate fondue, and the best American breakfasts this side of the Atlantic, you have the perfect all-day, any-day eating & drinking retreat.

  The ethos of the restaurant revolves around the pick more daisies ´poem´, thought to have been written by an 84 year-old Grandma from Lousianna, which encourages living life to the fullest, without regrets.  This philosophy is visible throughout the restaurant and reflected in the relaxed, informal & fun service offered by the staff.

  pick more daisies is open from 9am (10am weekends) through ´til late, 7 days a week.  Free wi-fi internet connection is available to all and the restaurant was recently judged to have the 2nd best Burger in the UK in the Restaurant Magazines UK Best Dishes Awards 2006.
  

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