I'm sorry. Is it a play on words about the three courses?
It's hard to figure how the buffalo mozzarella could be vegetarian (although pretend mozzie using non-animal rennet is available) but proscuitto ham takes me back to the Royle Family - "Would she like a bit of wafer thin ham then?" Okaaaay... Not sure about the desserts as some soft cheeses are available as veggie version. Still, if a vegetarian eats ham it's probably irrelevant.
"I'm sorry. Is it a play on words about the three courses?"
Yes, Mosy.
"It's hard to figure how the buffalo mozzarella could be vegetarian (although pretend mozzie using non-animal rennet is available) but proscuitto ham takes me back to the Royle Family - "Would she like a bit of wafer thin ham then?" Okaaaay... Not sure about the desserts as some soft cheeses are available as veggie version. Still, if a vegetarian eats ham it's probably irrelevant."
Well, at the end of the day: if any militant veggies end up eating dairy products with traces of mammal rennet then surely the 'joke' will be on them.
Thanks ariana.p.newham for the menu amendments; it is worthwhile as people like to think they can rely on the "V" (though granted some eaters are fussier than others). I hope the play evenings are a great success
Lol @ bigbadwolf. Veggies do tend to be fair game to some, noting that I'm not aware of any faux game suitable for veggies. Veggie haggis exists which I'm sure is as good as the real thing for stick-rolling down hills
We went last night and had a great time. The middle course of Comedy was the best and genuinely laugh out loud funny. The food was great (as always) the panacotta dessert and pumpkin filled pasta were especially good.
It was hot in there last night, but a new fan has sorted that out.
Crikey, first someone calls me a knobhead and now you describe me as being humourless.
Quite frankly, I think it's great that a restaurateur takes account of potential customers' views. I doubt the menu was intended as a joke (before corrected) - it's a good menu. A veggie calzone could be added, hint hint (pref without doubtful mozzie cheese).
Trattorias was fully booked last night. The service and food was excellent, as normal.
The actors were, on the whole, pretty good.
I am less then impressed with the Kaufman's playwriting abilities. I saw the dire Werewolf production last year at the Dolphin and gave them a second chance.
I wish i hadn't
Alib - I think there is a problem that comedy is a case of being on the same wavelength. If you are not - its rubbish, if you are it is surreal. Its not the same as straight drama where, whether you like it or not, then is a reasonable consensus about what is 'good' and 'bad'.
In the end comedy is inherently cultish. I adore comedy as does my daughter but I doubt that we have one TV show that we can both watch without one cringing.
And you have to admit Jonathan was brilliant at communicating Shakespeare's comedy in The Dream. Mind you if any writer can bridge the gap - its Billy Boy.
I'm surprised you didn't like the 'middle course of comedy' Alib, I (we) thought 'The Feud' was nicely written and genuinely funny.
The 'first course comedy' was made funnier by a customer* (he seemed to be a slow eater, having been there from before the acting started) who started shouting at the actors as (I presume) he thought it was real. It's a shame it wasn't part of the actual act as it made it quite funny.
Still, whatever you think to Jonathan's hard work, the food is great.
Is the wrong answer Mr Wolf. I'm new to this forum but it's pretty clear who's who on here and seems to me that Mr N is self appointed forum police, judge, jury & all round good egg rolled into one. If he says you is sad, bad, humourless or tasteless then that, I am afraid, is that. Let's hope he's over your taste bypass. Note to self; must get out more.
One love,
DoC
