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" Enjoy fresh chargrilled gourmet burger at any three locations in England. "
There used to be a lovely restaurant called LSQ2 at my local shopping centre The Oracle in Reading. They did a fantastic Sunday roast for a tenner and always had live music, which set it apart from the other mediocre food outlets in the area. Unfortunately, probably due to the recession, it disappeared a few months ago and was replaced by a Handmade Burger Company. I'm not a big fan of burgers so I had given this place a wide berth until last weekend when we took our son to the cinema for his birthday treat. After a thrilling evening watching Fast and Furious 6 we emerged blinking and slightly deaf into the fresh air and our son announced that he was starving (not an uncommon statement from him to be honest). As it was his birthday he got to choose where we ate and he chose the new burger place.
The restaurant itself is fairly small and we joined a queue for a table with about six people in front of us. A member of staff handed us a menu to look at and informed us that we would be seated in five to ten minutes. My husband is not good at waiting for anything and suggested that we try somewhere else but our son wanted a burger. So we waited.
After about five minutes the people in front of us gave up and left so we were next to be seated. I was unimpressed to discover that we had to order our food and pay for it in advance, I don't think that you should ever have to pay for food before you eat it, but I kept my thoughts to myself and we were shown to a table in the middle of the room. The kitchen is at the end of the building and the smells coming from it were quite appetising so we perused the menu and decided what we would like.
The menu was extensive with almost thirty types of burgers and a range of sides. The only option for dessert was ice-cream which was disappointing. The restaurant boasted extensively about its hand-cut chips, twice fried to be crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. There were two versions to choose from, regular and seasoned. Now I am a fan of a good chip so I was looking forward to trying them. The burgers ranged from the usual cheese and bacon to more unusual varieties such as lamb and mint or chicken tikka. There was also a range of soft drinks, milk shakes and alcoholic beverages.
Typically it fell to me to go to the desk and order our food. The staff were all young and enthusiastic but it was very noisy in the restaurant so I had trouble making myself heard. I ordered a chicken breast burger with cheese and bacon for myself, a cheese burger with no salad or relish for my son and a blue cheese and bacon beef burger for my husband, along with three lots of chips and a side of coleslaw. Our drinks were "refillable" but I was simply handed three plastic beakers and instructed to fill them myself from the machine in the corner! Again, not impressed! The bill came to just over £40 which is reasonable I suppose.
After navigating the ice machine and filling my three tumblers with Fanta I found my table, inserted the number I had been given into the wooden holder on our table and we waited for our food. Everything is cooked to order so we waited roughly 25 minutes whilst sipping on watered-down fizzy drinks and trying not to eat the napkins.
A waiter eventually brought the food to our table, we had to ask for cutlery and we were not offered any sauces but he was pleasant enough. The food was served in cardboard boxes but we were given proper plates as well. The burger was good, nice soft bun and the chicken was chargrilled. There was plenty of fresh salad in it and it was huge! My son's burger was plain as requested and he managed most of it and my husband polished his off without complaining. The chips though were a major let-down. They hung forlornly over the edge of the box as if contemplating chippy suicide, pale and limp. Some of them were undercooked, meaning that they were soggy on the outside and hard on the inside. Not good. There were enough chips in one portion for all three of us but none of us ate more than a handful each. Cooking chips is not rocket science, they just need to be crispy and golden, even I can do it!
Overall, the burgers were okay, and the coleslaw was really nice. I used the toilet after our meal and it was clean. It was just average but I won't be visiting again.
I'm a devote Nando's fan and almost always end up in the when I go out for dinner or when I'm in town. My daughter persuaded me to try the Handmade burger Co when we were in the Bullring yesterday. I like a burger from time to time but I never have one in a restaurant as it's not really restaurant food is it, I've always considered burgers to be fast food.
The restaurant is in a really good place, right outside the bullring so you don't have to walk far in the cold. I thought it might be quiet in there as there's a Nando's, pizza hut and other restaurants within a 30 second walk from it but it was really busy.
We got to the restaurant and had to wait outside for a member of staff to come and find us a seat. He was really polite and friendly though. This was a bit disappointing as it's cold out and he said we'd be waiting 5-10 minutes because it was busy. After about three minutes though, he came back to show us to a seat. The restaurant is a really unusual shape as there's a few seats outside and inside then you go down the stairs to a large seating area. It was very busy which is to be expected on a Saturday evening. The seats are very close together and our table for two was about two inches from the table next to us which isn't great for a romantic or important meal. It also makes getting your coat off quite tricky without elbowing someone in the face. The lady who seated us was lovely and asked if we'd been to the Burger Company before. She proceeded to tell us about the burgers, recommended one of the beef burgers and told us where to order when we were ready. She was really cheerful and polite which is nice in a restaurant as I usually end up with a bored teenager mumbling at me.
It says on the wall that every burger is handmade and the beef comes from traditionally reared, grass-eating cows. This is quite reassuring, especically with the horse-meat scandal that's just come out. The restaurant is very clean and tidy with good lighting so you're clearly able to see what you're eating. It's nicely decorated and I love the counter that the food comes from. It's open so you can see the food orders being put on the side and you can see into the kitchen.
I was amazed when I opened the menu to see it was full of different burger varieties. There's a large range of beef burgers with different toppings, chicken burgers, lamb burgers and vegetarian bean burgers. They also have a kids range so you don't have to pay the same as adults if they're not going to eat a large burger. There's a variety of side orders you can have with your burger including chips, handmade coleslaw and corn on the cob. When we were seated, the waitress said we had to go over to the counter to order and pay for food which I thought was a bit of a pain, maybe because I'm a bit lazy, but you sit down comfortably, choose what you want then have to get back up to order it. It'd be a lot better to have a waiter come and take your order, especially in a busy restaurant that's not the easiest to walk around.
I opted for the Beef and Bacon burger which is a normal beef burger with cheese and burger relish with red onion and pieces of bacon with a side of chips and a diet Coke. The drinks came first, a glass bottle of coke and a glass which I quite liked as I think it taste better from a glass bottle than the drink 'taps'. They give you a litle stick to put on the table with your table number on so they know where to take your order.
Once you've ordered your food, they come and take the menu away and the tray that the drinks come on which is good as the table was really small so the space was needed for the food. The burger came out on a small white plate then she went to fetch the chips which were in a white bowl. There was a generous helping of chips which I was glad about as the burger didn't look that big so I assumed I'd be wanting a dessert.
The burgers aren't very wide but are quite tall meaning I needed to squish it down a bit before tackling it. Even then, it was still tricky getting my mouth around it as it was still large. The beef burger was very thick, about an inch and a half so you get a lot more meat than you do on a normal burger from a fast food restaurant. You can see it's handmade and seems really fresh. There was two slices of cheese, two slices of tomato, a handful of red onion, a few strips of bacon and burger relish on the top. I took the tomato off as I don't like it but left the rest on. I'm not really a big fan of burger relish but I'll make an exception for theirs as it was beatuiful. The burger is thick, chewy and tastes amazing. It is the most tasty burger I've ever eaten. You can taste the high quality beef and melted cheese mixed with the slightly more chewy bacon. The bun is lovely and soft and fresh so it's easy to bite into. I wanted to eat the burger but also wanted to savour it as it tasted so good.
As well as my burger I had my side of chips which didn't seem to be going down despite me eating them. I think the chips are hand-cut as they're not like frozen chips that I have at home. They reminded me of the chips I had years ago with the old chip pan. They were really soft and tasted fantastic after I'd put plenty of salt on.
I'm not sure what I thought of the toilets. I walked to the sign saying 'washrooms' to see about six doors with a male And female logo on. I looked in to see each cubicle has a toilet, sink and hand dryer in so they're unisex. The toilets were very clean and tidy and smelt like air freshener which was nice. I quite liked having a private toilet where you can wash and dry your hands. I liked the toilet but wouldn't be keen for a child to go on their own as I think it's a little bit dangerous having unisex toilets. In saying that I always accompany my grandson to the toilet and he's almost 7 as it's better to be safe than sorry.
I thought it was a little bit pricey when we paid, it came to the £30 mark for two burgers and chips and two bottles of coke. I felt a bit robbed until I'd finished eating when I realised you're paying for quality and quantity. I only just about managed to finish all of the chips and burger and didnt' feel hungry again all night. It was lovely food and on a completely different level of quality to the burgers I've had from other restaurants and fast food chains.
Overall, I loved the food with a passion, it's something I think I could eat every day as it really was lovely. It's not the best restaurant as it was packed and I struggled to get back out of my chair as someone was seated directly behind me. It's not ideal for a first date either as the burgers really are a mouthful! I'd definitely go there again, I can't wait. I'd recommend it to others too as I thoroughly enjoyed our meal there. I'm going to give it four stars as I thought the lack of space in the restaurant let it down but the food is top notch!
If you're in the mood for a burger, then this is the best place to go. Having tried the Gourmet Burger Kitchen and this place, I would choose the Handmade Burger Co. every time. They have a much bigger, more varied menu than GBK and overall, the food is better. The burgers are really big and very tasty, they also tend to cook them medium which I think is the best way of getting the most flavour from the meat.
The side dishes are also extremely good, with the homemade coleslaw and the chips being my favourite choices. The chips taste like proper, homemade chips as opposed to the standard over chip things you get in some places (where you could have bought a bag yourself from the supermarket for £1!). They also do some really nice sauces, the BBQ one is the best in my opinion and again, it tastes really authentic and homemade, not straight out of a squeezy bottle!
Service has always been good here, quick and straight forward and have never had any problems with them bringing the wrong order or anything. Would definitely return in future!
We first visited the Handmade Burger Co. in the Metro Centre on New Years day. We were given a 2for1 voucher when we placed our order, so went back to use it and now I'd say we visit around once a month.
==About the Handmade Burger Co.==
The Handmade Burger Co. is a small chain of eleven restaurants, located around the country, the one I'm reviewing is the Metro Centre branch in Gateshead. As I'm sure you can guess from the name they make handmade burgers and all of their beef comes from traditionally reared, grass fed cows, and is 100% traceable.
The restaurant is located on the first floor of Gateshead's Metro Centre in the yellow quadrant which is now known as 'The Qube'. If you park in the yellow multi-storey it will be the first place on the left when you enter the mall, directly next to the Odeon cinema.
==My experience==
The restaurant is clean and bright with wooden tables in the centre and booths down each side with leather seats. If we go on a quiet day and a booth is available they always seat us there - which I like as it always annoys me to go to a half empty restaurant and be seated on a hard wooden chair when a cosy booth is not being used! The other non-booth tables have good spacing on either side so you do not feel like you are intruding on someone elses meal. That said, I do find that if someone is sitting at the table behind me and I need to pull my chair out, it can be difficult and requires asking the person at the table behind to move (which understandably I hate) or else breathing in and squeezing out as best I can! Décor is light and airy with black and white floral wallpaper and wooden floors and condiments are supplied on the table. Toilets are located at the back of the restaurant and although very small, I've always found them to be clean. The restaurant is child friendly and high chairs are supplied although I've seen them request prams are left at the front of the restaurant during busy times.
You are presented with a menu when you go into the restaurant and told which section you are in. You actually need to go to the counter at the back of the restaurant to place your order, something I personally don't like. I feel it would be much easier to have a waiter come to take the order, but most of the time it's not too big a deal so perhaps I'm just being lazy! You will be given any drinks you order at the counter on a tray, as well as a little number to put in the wooden holder on your table. The drinks menu is pretty good, they sell a range of wines and beers, but as I rarely drink alcohol and my fiancé is usually driving we tend to stick to cola which is served in glass bottles.
The menu has a range of burgers and is set into sections, such as beef, chicken, lamb, vegetarian etc... Kids burgers are also available as well as smaller burgers for those watching the calories. I should also mention the Jimmy's Farm range. This is a range of rare-breed, free range matured beef burgers. These are not much more expensive than the other burgers on the menu, but are something I have been meaning to try.
As we have been there a good seven or eight times now, I've tried a range of options from the menu. On my last visit I tried a chicken burger for the first time and was surprised to find that it wasn't so much a burger as a flattened chicken breast in a bun. I'm not complaining though, I'd much rather that than some minced up, breadcrumb coated thing you would expect to find in KFC! Others I've tried are the BBQ cheese and bacon beef burger, the blue cheese and bacon beef burger and the lamb and mint burger. The only thing I've ever tried from the menu which I haven't really been keen on was the blue cheese beef burger. Unlike the blue cheese and bacon beef burger which has a blue cheese mayonnaise, the plain blue cheese beef burger has huge chunks of cheese - far too much cheese for one person if you ask me - and I don't think it's a coincidence I went home feeling rather sickly! Others on the menu include chicken tikka, avocado and bacon and sweet chilli. Vegetarian options include a stack of mushroom, pesto and mozzarella, vegetable and bean patty and spinach and lentil patty.
On the whole I really like the burgers from here, aforementioned blue cheese variety excluded! The burgers are a good size and all come with salad and relish. My fiancé is very picky and always orders his plain which is never any problem for the staff. The burgers are always juicy and cooked well without being dry or overdone. The sour dough buns which the burgers are served in are really nice too and the salad is always fresh.
Along with our burgers we usually order a side of chips. The chips here are gorgeous and are like real 'chip shop' chips. Apparently this is because they are twice cooked. We have also ordered Peri Peri chicken skewers for the table a couple of times and again they are absolutely yummy. We have never eaten dessert here and to be honest I believe the dessert menu is quite limited with ice cream being one of the only options.
The staff all wear shirts and aprons bearing the company logo however underneath they often wear jeans and trainers. The staff are always polite and friendly, but I do sometimes feel that they come over to the table too much. As well as the standard 'is everything OK?' that you tend to get in every restaurant, they seem to come over and clear used bottles up regularly, ask if we want more drinks, come over to remove the number from the holder etc.. and I do sometimes think that I'd like to be left alone. We actually recommended this place to a friend who said that he felt pestered the whole time, so would not go back.
I did also on one occasion witness some very immature behaviour from one staff member. I do believe this was a one off, but basically he was making v signs and other rude gestures at his colleague while the customers back was turned. Whilst it didn't really bother me a whole lot, it does stick in my mind quite clearly and of course wasn't exactly professional. I think I would have been more annoyed had I had kids with me, especially as it's supposed to be a family friendly place.
I find the prices here fairly average. Most of the beef and chicken burgers cost between £6 and £8 each. Drinks are slightly pricey for what you get - a bottle of coke is £2.10 which I think is a lot given the size of the bottle. As I mentioned right at the beginning we were given a 2 for 1 voucher on our first visit and I would say its worth checking out the website for deals, as they frequently have offers - http://handmadeburger.co.uk
==Loyalty Scheme==
The restaurant has a loyalty card which you can have stamped on each visit to earn freebies. Five stamps gets you a free drink, six a free side and ten a free burger. Just ask at the desk and they can give you a card, which is totally free.
The Handmade Burger Co. is what I would class as a very good 'everyday' restaurant. It's somewhere we tend to go after a hard days shopping (!) or when out in a group. I don't think it's the sort of place you'd go for a romantic meal or on a special occasion, but what it offers is nice burgers at fairly reasonable prices and let's face it, it's a step up from Macdonalds!
A new restaurant recently opened in the Metrocentre in Gateshead. Recommended to my partner and I by a friend, we set off with two friends to try it out last Wednesday.
Perhaps due to the ever-popular Orange Wednesday, and the restaurant's convenient location right next to the Odeon in the Metrocentre's Qube, there was a queue outside. The queue was fairly big, but we didn't have to wait longer than 10-15 minutes and were provided with menus by a smiley staff member. It was, however, frustrating to look inside and see that many parties of two had been seated on four person tables, and that we had to wait while parties of two were allowed in ahead of us.
We were given a table for four in the corner, and the process of ordering was explained. You choose your food and go up to the till and order. You are then given a table number, which you display on your table. Your food and drink are then brought over by waiting staff.
The menu is fairly extensive as far as burgers are concerned, there are beef, chicken and lamb, as well as many vegetarian options. There are also salads for the more health conscious consumer. My friend tried to order the lamb tikka burger, and was informed at 7.30pm - when I would have thought they would have ensured a full range was available - that they'd run out.
Between us we ordered chips and a variety of beef and chicken burgers. The beef burgers were better stacked than the chicken, but all agreed (having ordered habanero, barbecue and stilton) that they could have been a bit more generous with the sauce. The bread is marketed as sourdough, but to me (I'll confess, I'm no bread connoisseur) it just tasted like normal bread.
If I'm honest, there is one main competitor to this chain in my opinion. I have been consistently impressed by the quality of the food at the Gourmet Burger Kitchen chain, and despite the many accolades displayed on this restaurant's exterior, I have to say that it didn't vastly exceed my expectations. Don't get me wrong, the beef burger itself was beautiful, rich tasting and cooked to perfection. It was the trimmings that let it down for me. The chefs had been stingy with the barbecue sauce, the lettuce was soggy and wilted, and the greasy chips were overcooked and overall more like crisps than chips.
The burgers cost from £6-9 pounds on average, and chips are charged as an extra. The portions of chips are quite big and we found 3 portions between 4 adults more than adequate. The drinks are quite pricey and we benefitted from ordering a jug of tap water - otherwise the 330ml bottle priced at around £3 might not have been enough.
In summary, the burgers were nice but after my friends' gushing reviews I was left a little bit underwhelmed. Perhaps I'll go back and try it again when it is less busy. There is no GBK in the vicinity so it looks like I'd better learn to love it!
Myself and the husband don't get out an awful lot these days due to having two munchkins and not a lot of funds to pay a babysitter. He surprised me on Tuesday night this week (18/01/11) with tickets to Strictly Come Dancing live, and as we had to get there for doors opening at 7:30 we decided we should grab something to eat before we went.
We parked at Meadowhall, so it made sense to also eat there. There are a lot of different places to choose from to eat, but when we got there we both fancied a burger, and this place was there in front of us inviting us in.
We arrived at about 5:30pm, so although not what i would call peak time with it only being a Tuesday, there were a few other diners in there. We were offered a choice of sitting inside or outside. We chose inside as i didn't fancy eating only feet from where people were walking past, and also there was music playing inside and it seemed a much nicer atmosphere.
We were taken to a clean table, and given a menu each. The system in this restaurant is you pick what you want from the menu, and then you go to the counter to order. You are then given a number to place in a stand and the waiter will bring over your drinks and food as it becomes ready.
We were a bit overawed by the number of different burgers that appeared on the menu. As well as traditional beefburger, you could also pick a chicken or lamb burger, or from one of 7 vegetarian burgers. This impressed me in particular as although i am not vegetarian, some places only have a few things on the menu suitable. And being a burger restaurant, it wasn't just bean burgers either. I would be tempted to order one of them next time we went. I also saw burgers from Jimmy's farm which is a nice touch for anyone who is a fan of the series and with no hope of going to the farm to try the meat.
It did take us a little while to choose, but I opted for a Milano beefburger at £7.15, which was a chunky beefburger served with pesto, mozzarella, mayo and rocket in a sour dough bun. My husband shocked me by ordering a cheese and bacon burger. (He never eats cheese, so i was shocked he ordered and ate it.)
One thing that did disappoint us was that we thought you should be able to order it as a meal - i.e. you go elsewhere to a pub for example, and you would get a burger with chips and maybe even a bit of coleslaw on the side. Here, if we wanted chips we had to order them separately. We caught a glimpse of another customers order and thought the portions looked quite large, so we ordered chips and also a plate of onion rings.
Drinks wise, there was a selection of beers, wines and soft drinks. I opted for a bottle of stella at £3.30, and my husband went for a coke.
The drinks were brought out fairly quickly, and the meal arrived within 10 minutes of ordering which we thought was very good. If the restaurant was full i guess that would have maybe doubled in time, but is still not excessive waiting time.
The burger i ate (The Milano beef burger) was thoroughly cooked and looked appetising. I found the filling amount was good in that it did not ooze out everywhere but i could not really taste the pesto that much. The rocket was fresh. The chips and onion rings were not too greasy, and my husband also said he enjoyed his burger.
Within half an hour from entering the restaurant we had ordered, eaten and were ready to leave having had an enjoyable meal. Total cost for 2 burgers, one bowl of chips, one bowl of onion rings, a large coke and a bottle of premium lager was £25.70, which to me is about right for a quick meal.
The main reason for choosing here is because we fancied a burger and thought it might be a quicker option than going to one of the other restaurants in the area. It was clean, pleasant, service was quick and we enjoyed ourselves, so we would definitely choose to go again if we were in the area. I was glad we went at the time we did as in the half hour we were there, the place filled up to capacity, so it is obviously a popular choice.
i have had the misfortune to eat at their branch at Meadowhall. after being served by a rather surly waitress, she placed our drinks on a sloping tray. this resulted in coke cola drenching me. fortunately she spotted this and rescued the drink on the floor, completely ignoring me. what service! if you like dry and overcooked burgers then this is the place to eat.
I've eaten in the Birmingham and Touchwood (Solihull) restaurants several times, and I've come to look forwards to a something I look forwards to when I visit the Midlands these days.
I really liked the emphasis on local ingredients I saw when I last visited, though the most recent menu seems to stress fresh, rather than necessarily local. I assume this is as a result of expanding beyond its original Midlands base.
The standout for me, however, is the range of vegetarian and fish burgers. I've always found Gourmet Burger Kitchen's veggie selection rather dull and stodgy, but vegetarian options aren't an afterthought here. There are classic veg burgers as well as more exotic combinations, so all tastes are catered for. Best of all, however, is the fish finger burger. Beautifully light fish fingers, plentiful amount, nice relish.
They also do more chicken and lamb burgers than rivals, so the menu is more interesting all-round. Smaller portions too.
I've eaten in several different burger chains and for variety and quality of ingredients, Handmade Burger Co is ahead of the competition, including the very popular GBK. Not only the burgers, but also the chips, buns and relishes are all topnotch. Again, not something I'd always say about GBK. My partner - a confirmed carnivore and GBK fan - also agrees that Handmade has the edge.
The restaurants themselves are nice too. The canalside location in Birmingham is lovely for a lunch and people-watching on a sunny day. Touchwood also has a modern and appealing restaurant. Service in both is friendly without being intrusive.
My only concern is whether the quality and attention to detail will continue now that the chain seems to be expanding. I've seen other local chains stagnate once they grow nationally, and I'd hate for these great restaurants to lose their charm. That remains to be seen.
After been dragged around Meadowhall for a couple of hours last night my wife was kind enough to treat me to a meal out at one of the shopping centre's many restaurants in the Oasis. After much debating and looking at menus we eventually decided to eat at the Handmade Burger Co.
We chose this restaurant for several reasons but mainly because we had a buy one get one free voucher from Voucher Cloud and because we'd never been there before. The other place we were considering was Frankie and Benny's but we deduced that The Handmade Burger Co would be about half as much for our meal.
And so we ventured into the restaurant and were seated almost immediately. The waitress asked if we'd been here before and then explained that it's not actually a table service restaurant and that we had to place our order at the bar. I use the term "bar" lightly as the restaurant had no beers on tap, instead preferring to charge nigh on £3 for a bottle of beer (to be fair, they did serve Corona, but it really grinds me when a restaurant doesn't do pints).
The wife went and ordered the food and within around 2 minutes our burgers and chips were delivered to the table - yes 2 minutes, the service really was that quick!
The food was fairly nice although the chips were more like chip shop chips than proper restaurant chips. I can't comment on the puddings as we didn't have one and thinking back, I'm not so sure if they even do them or not.
I love burgers, but I wasn't really impressed at all by The Handmade Burger Co as it didn't really feel as though we'd been out for a meal - it's kind of halfway between a restaurant and a fast food outlet and was pretty disappointing overall.
Off to watch Strictly Come Dancing (the live tour) yesterday in sheffield, we paid a visit to Meadowhall and decided to visit the Handmade Burger Company for lunch. We were first met with a "please queue here for a table" sign but were greeted within a few seconds and taken to a spare table. The surroundings were clean and open - no tripping over shopping bags here! we were given a three page menu and allowed time to browse. Two thirds of the menu was devoted to burgers - a range of beef, lamb, chicken and fish with a stunning array of toppings, mayo and side salads. The menu also includes a number of salds and side orders. the chips, for example, are all freshly cut each day and the burgers are avaliable to see being cooked - this is fresh food - not fast food.
After placing our order the wait was barely ten minutes and the largest burger you have ever seen arrived. I had ordered beef with cheese and bacon - the burger was around an inch thick and the chips were just like mum makes.
Let me make this clear - this is not macdonalds and the price reflects this - my burger was £6.95 and the chips were an extra £2 or so. But this is quality food, from responsibly sourced animals - and you can really taste the difference. There are offers around to reduce the price (the meadowhall web site currently has a 2 for 1 offer on the burgers) but this is a grown up meal that simply takes you away from the stresses of shopping. I, for one, will be going back again.
Whilst doing a bit of Christmas shopping earlier this week it got to tea time and my wife and I decided that we would call in somewhere for a bit to eat. Being at Meadowhall, Sheffield (a large shopping mall, see my other review for more information) at the time there are plenty of places to call into for some food and we decided that we would have a sit-down meal rather than a takeaway.
Deciding on where to call into I noticed a new addition to the choices available and went to have a look at the menu outside "Handmade Burger co" I must admit to being fond of burgers anyway even though my wife isn't overly keen but because other options were available we decided that we would give them a try as the menu sounded delicious.
Waiting to be seated we had a look round at the restaurant and noticed that it was clean and tidy and nicely set out with bold print messages on the walls stating that they specialise in "handmade, chargrilled gourmet burgers, using traditionally reared, grass fed, 100% traceable prime beef" After being sat almost immediately we were presented with a menu and instructions on how to order.
Their menu, as you would expect from their name concentrates on burgers served with various toppings, not feeling particularly adventurous I decided to have the "cheese classic"; a burger topped with cheddar served with salad, mayonnaise and relish. My wife (who will not eat beef) decided to have the chicken skewers with garlic mayo dip and I ordered our food from the counter as instructed, paid the total and ordered our drinks.
After only a five to ten minute wait our food was delivered, and my word, it looked delicious; the burger was easily an inch thick served with a generous helping of cheese and enclosed in a huge, sour-dough bun. I had ordered a side order of chips and was delighted to see that these were proper, homemade, chunky chips that looked like they had just come out of a deep-fat fryer. The burger and chips were absolutely delicious and made for a very filling, hearty meal. My wife's chicken skewers were made from chicken breast and served with a side salad with a dip and according to her were really tasty as well.
Although easy to do so, the burger should not be compared to the ones served at McDonalds. The beef was succulent and seasoned to perfection and expertly cooked, the addition of 'proper' chips made the meal all the more special and was perfect after an afternoons shopping. They call them "gourmet" burgers and I have to agree with that description. According to the company's website there are only 4 restaurants in the Uk based in Birmingham, Solihull, Leicester and the one we went to in Sheffield, if you do have one near you then I would 100% recommend you to pay them a visit.
My only minor criticism would be that the price of drinks is pretty high, a 330ml bottle of coke costs £1.85 and a pint of lager around £2.95 (I think, have checked the online menu but drinks aren't listed) so when added to the cost of the burger, skewers and chips meant that our meal came to just under £17.00. Even the chips were priced separately at £2.95, but I will forgive the price of them just for being so delicious. All in all though it would be a place that I would go back to and would certainly recommend it to friends and family.
The whole experience made for a lovely change from the normal fast food burger and although more expensive than you would expect to pay if you went to a fast food place the difference in price was well worth it for the quality of the meal we had.
The company's website should you want to check anything out, or want to see if there is one near you is: http://www.handmadeburger.co.uk/
From me, Handmade burger co. gets a well deserved 4/5 Dooyoo stars, only losing a star for the price of the drinks. The burger itself though would more than exceed 5/5 if I could score it higher.
A branch of Handmade Burger Company has recently opened at Meadowhall in Sheffield. My husband and I wanted a quick snack while shopping so it seemed a good place to try. It can be found upstairs in the Oasis food court.
~About the Burgers~
According to their website, all their beef is sourced from farm assured farms and has been traditionally reared, roaming the fields eating grass for most of the year and naturally developing a greater depth of flavor. They use the best cuts of prime beef and burgers are handmade in the restaurant every day, using 100% beef. Their chips are freshly peeled and cut in the restaurant and then double fried. The buns are sourdough and are baked and delivered to each restaurant fresh every day. Salads and vegetables are sourced from British suppliers where possible.
Beef Burgers come with a variety of interesting toppings to choose from:
Cheese, salad and relish
Cheese, bacon, salad and relish
Mango, lime and ginger salsa and salad
Spicy peanut sauce and salad
Mexican salsa, avocado and salad
Balti sauce, coriander, red onion and rocket
Hot chilli relish and salad
Smokey barbecue sauce and salad
Avocado, smoked bacon, salad and relish
Garlic mayo and salad
Aged stilton sauce and salad
Traditional pickle, cheddar and salad
Chicken Breast Fillets are also an option, with the following toppings:
Salad and relish
Cheddar, bacon, salad and relish
Pesto, mozzarella and rocket
Smokey barbecue sauce and salad
Spicy peanut sauce and salad
Cajun sauce and salad
Sweet Chilli sauce and salad
Brie, cranberry sauce and salad
Thai green sauce, red onion and rocket
Peri peri sauce and salad.
There are also lamb burgers, tuna fishcakes, fish fingers, an interesting vegetarian range, salads and sides. You can view the full menu on www.handmadeburger.co.uk
The restaurants also sell the relishes they use on their burgers. The following flavours are available: Burger Relish, Sticky BBQ Relish, Mango Salsa Relish.
~How to Order~
Ordering is really simple. Once seated, you choose from the menu, go to the counter, order and pay. They will ask where you are sitting and give you a number to put on a stand on your table, and then a waiter brings your order when it's ready.
~My Experience~
On arriving at the restaurant we were seated at once, and given a choice of where to sit. It seemed too warm inside for my liking, so we chose to sit outside the restaurant, which isn't exactly scenic as it overlooks either the food court, or the cinema entrance. We ended up near the cinema, but were quite happy there as it was a quiet Friday afternoon and there weren't many people around, so it wasn't too hectic and we could eat in peace. My husband went to the counter to order, and our burgers and coke arrived about ten minutes later. I ordered the Smokey Barbecue burger and my husband ordered the Hot Chilli Burger.
In the interests of experimentation we cut them in half and swapped half so that we could try both.
The burgers were a good size and were so thick it was hard to get my teeth around them! The bread was substantial, fresh and tasty, much better than the soggy, spongy baps you get from fast food restaurants. The burger meat was firm and slightly crozzled on the outside as it was chargrilled, but moist on the inside. It had a good beefy flavor and was definitely good quality beef. I didn't detect any gristle, and the meat wasn't too greasy either, two things that bother me a lot! The burgers each had a small amount of salad added, but not too much that it takes over. The barbecue burger had a tangy barbecue relish that complemented the burger, but didn't add a strong flavour. It could have done with a bit more on actually. The chilli burger had a good chilli flavor to it, although it wasn't excessively hot. Both were well cooked and arrived at the table hot, so no complaints at all about the quality of the food.
~My Opinion~
I really like being able to order at the counter and pay up front. It saves waiting for the waiter to take my order or bring the bill when I don't have much time. I also liked being able to sit where I want. The burgers we had were £6.95 each so not cheap considering they don't come with fries unless you pay extra. However if you want something better than fast food takeaways, it's definitely worth paying that bit extra, as these really are nice quality burgers. As they had opening offers, we were lucky to be able to use BOGOF vouchers from the website, so they were definitely good value! However, I'd still eat there again at full price and would probably give the chicken a try. My carnivorous husband also enjoyed his burger and would eat there again in a flash, especially if I offered to pay! It's okay for a casual meal, and there's also a junior menu, so it's a good place for families.
Handmade Burger are a new chain of restaurants with branches in Birmingham, Solihull and Leicester. They provide gourmet style burgers in a setting that is somewhere between a resturant and fast food joint.
I have only visited the Leicester branch which is centrally located in the Highcross shopping centre. The restaurant is a strange mix between a traditional 'sit-down' restaurant and modern fast food purveyor. As you enter the host seats you at a table, with menus to choose from, but you go to a counter to order your own food. When the place is quieter it is a lot more reminiscient of a restaurant type service, with waiting staff coming to ask how your food is and if they can bring you anything. However when it's busy it's little much more than a McDonalds with menus- with slow service, big queues and very noisy company.
The burgers are really tasty. They offer beef, chicken, lamb and vegetarian options so there is something for everyone. The chips they sell separate from the burgers which I find strange, they are a few other sides to choose from as well. The drinks selection is also very varied, from fizzy drinks, fruit juices, milkshakes, bottled beer and much more.
This is my main complaint with handmade burger- it is very expensive for what you get. The burgers are all £5-£7, chips about £3 and soft drinks around the £2 mark with alcoholic drinks closer to £4. It is made more costly by the fact they give quite small portions in terms of drinks and sides. The burgers are heaped quite high but at £7 a pop without chips you wouldn't expect any less.
If you find vouchers for this place (as they are doing at the moment), it can work out cost effective to visit this place. Escpecially when it's quiet and the staff are so friendly and helpful to look after you. When it's busy however the queues, the atmosphere, the noise and the price make this place no better that visiting McDonalds- and if thats the case I'd rather go there and save my money.
I first visited the Leicester branch of the Handmade Burger company 2 weeks ago, having not heard of it previously. Not knowing what to expect, as burgers vary immensely, I was pleasantly surprised with the quality, and portion of food offered.
The Handmade Burger Company does exactly what it says: sells handmade burgers, these do not come with chips as standard, but you can purchase a portion for around £2.65.
When you arrive, you choose a table, the menus are already there, and then place drinks and food orders at the counter. Your burger will then be freshly cooked, and brought to your table. It was about a 10 minute wait when I went on a Tuesday lunchtime.
The menu itself has an extensive range of burgers, with various varieties of beef, chicken and vegetarian. The beef burgers are made with 100% british beef, and the chicken burgers are a fresh chicken breast- nothing processed or manufactured. Your basic burger comes in a roll with salad and relish as standard, so if you don't like mayonnaise, ask at the counter for it without. I did this with no problems. You can then customise it by picking one of the options from the menu, they do the standard cheese, cheese and bacon, as well as sweet chilli chicken, and cajun. The vegetarian options consisted of a mushroom burger, a vege and bean burger, an onion barjee, and others. In all there are about 15 different beef options, 10 different chicken options, and 5 vege ones. There are also 2 fish options, a children's menu, and a few salads.
The burgers, when they come, are huge. I had the chicken with cheese and bacon, which contained a large chicken breast, 2 rashers of smokey bacon and cheddar cheese, and was thoroughly filling. Prices range from around £5.50-7.50, which isn't cheap for a burger, but the quantity, and quality makes it worthwhile. Childrens are between £3.50 and £4.50
Drinks are priced at around £1.85 for soft, with beers being about £3.
I will definitely visit the handmade burger company again when I visit Leicester. Unfortunately, there are only 3, one in Leceister, one in Solihull and one in Birmingham, but I'm hoping they'll expand soon.


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Greece's ancient history meets laid-back island life on this voyage from Athens to Venetian-inspired Crete. You'll see such highlights as the Agora where Socrates once taught, the glamorous island of Mykonos and Santorini's Caldera, not to mention a quick visit to the medieval Old Town of Rhodes and Palace of Knossos.
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Day 1Arrive Athens (3 Nights) Day 1 - Arrive Athens (3 Nights)
Welcome to mythical Greece. On arrival in Athens, transfer to your hotel. Unwind after your journey or spend the day exploring.
Day 2Athens Sightseeing Day 2 - Athens Sightseeing
Your morning sightseeing tour with your Local Specialist includes a walking tour of the Acropolis at the Parthenon and to see the Olympic Stadium and the Evzone guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The afternoon is yours to see more incredible sights.
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Cape Sounion
Take a relaxing trip down to the southernmost tip of Mainland Greece to see the fifth century B.C Temple of Poseidon at Sounion. See if you can spot where Byron carved his initials on one of the temple's sixteen columns. Marvel at the sheer rugged beauty of the coastline and the ancient temple perched above a 197-foot drop down to the Aegean Sea below. Stand above the site of the world's first lighthouse, overlooking an area steeped in classical Greek history, ever since the tragic King Aegeas threw himself from the rocky precipice into the sea below, thereby giving his name to the Aegean Sea.
Adult Price: €40.00
Traditional Greek Taverna Meal With Entertainment
This is an evening excursion to a taverna in the centre of Athens. Enjoy excellent traditional Greek food in a lively atmosphere while being entertained by dances and music from all parts of the country. Wine, beer and soft drinks are also included. Although the venue does have an official ending time, guests are more than welcome to stay on in the taverna, to join in with the local residents! (Casual dress)
Adult Price: €55.00
Day 3Athens Day 3 - Athens
Consider joining an Optional Experience to Delphi and the Temple of Apollo, the site of the most important oracle in the classical world.
Optional Experiences
The slopes of Parnassus Mountain are home to Delphi, home to the Oracke and the centre of the universe for the ancient world. Visit the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Stadium & the Temple, as well as the museum of Delphi - home to over 10,000 artefacts, including the famous bronze Charioteer. In addition, you will also pass through the typical mountain Greek village of Arachova - famous for its cheese, matured in nearby caves, and for its flokati rugs.
Adult Price: €100.00
Dinner "Meze" Style in Psiri
Enjoy a lovely dining experience at a wonderful restaurant located in the lively area of Psiri. Dining is "meze style", giving you the opportunity to taste many Greek cuisine dishes, which are served in the centre of the table. Also enjoy the local free-flowing wine! (Casual dress)
Adult Price: €50.00
Day 4Athens – Embark Day 4 - Athens – Embark
Today is free for you to explore the ancient sites and museums of the city, before an evening transfer to the port to board your cruise ship.
Optional Experiences
National Archaeological Museum
Visit the National Archaeological Museum of Athens with our local specialist to view some of the most important exhibits; see the first "computer" known to man that was discovered south of Greece and is known as the "Antikythira mechanism", marvel at the gold burial mask of Agammemnon, or the frescoes from the lost city of "Akrotiri" in Santorini! Enjoy free time to visit more exhibits and perhaps have a coffee in the museums beautiful main courtyard.
Adult Price: €36.00
Day 5Santorini – At Sea Day 5 - Santorini – At Sea
Today we find ourselves in Santorini. Its cliffs rise from the blue waters of the Aegean like a dream. Enjoy the spectacular views overlooking the Caldera.
Optional Experiences
Spectacular Oia Village Perched On The Caldera Rim
Our drive through the crescent shaped island offers unsurpassable views of the lace-like caldera, the little islands of Thirasia, Palea and Nea Kameni. Our route takes us through Fira, the islands capital, past small traditional settlements of Firostefani and Imerovigli arriving at the beautiful and romantic village of Oia.Iconic Cycladic architecture of white washed houses, blue domed churches and blue shutters, buildings that look like they are trickling down the islands' cliffs await. Time at leisure in spectacular Oia, to stroll through the marble-paved alleys, to gaze at the gorgeous shops, find and capture perfect pictures moments. After our time at leisure, we return to the ship.
Adult Price: €70.00
Day 6Izmir – At Sea Day 6 - Izmir – At Sea
This morning disembark for your complimentary shore experience visit to fascinating Ephesus, site of the famous Temple of Artemis.
Day 7Nafplion – Mykonos Day 7 - Nafplion – Mykonos
Arrive this morning in Nafplion, known as the 'most romantic town' in Greece. During your free day here perhaps explore the Old Town, relax on Arvanitia beach or sit and watch the world go by in a quayside café.
Optional Experiences
Ancient Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplion
Join us for a fantastic tour of the ancient city of Mycenae, a fortified Bronze Age palace that played a vital role in the development of classical Greek culture – both Mycenae and nearby Tiryns are linked to The Iliad and The Odyssey and are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Then we depart for incredible Epidaurus, famed for its spectacular theater, the most beautiful and best-preserved of all of the ancient theaters in Greece. Epidaurus is also known throughout the Hellenistic world for its Sanctuary, a therapeutic and religious center dedicated to Asklepios. Finally, we'll return to Nafplion, where you'll have free time to shop and stroll before returning to the ship.
Adult Price: €98.00
Day 8Chania – At Sea Day 8 - Chania – At Sea
Disembark in the Venetian port of Chania and enjoy a free day to explore the maze-like alleys and striking architecture of the Old Town, including Venetian mansions and elaborate churches.
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Delightful Chania and Rethymno
Today we'll drive from Souda Port to lovely Chania for a guided walking tour of this fascinating port. The second-largest town on Greece's largest island, Chania is the lively capital of the western half of Crete. We'll stroll the Venetian streets and visit the Mosque of the Janissaries and the Splantzia Quarter for unique boutiques. Then, we'll drive to captivating Rethymnon, famed for its Medieval architecture and its lovely Venetian port. We'll visit the old city with our expert guide, who will reveal the city's enchanting secrets. Afterwards, you'll have a chance to stroll about Rethymnon on your own for shopping and coffee before we return to port.
Adult Price: €70.00
Day 9Rhodes – At Sea Day 9 - Rhodes – At Sea
Visit Rhodes town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. See the Palace of the Grand Masters, in the old walled city, and the Acropolis of Lindos.
Optional Experiences
Medieval tour - Acropolis of Lindos and the Citadel of the Knights
We visit Lindos, the jewel of Rhodes, situated 55 km (40 miles) from the port and the city of Rhodes. Ascend the Acropolis of Lindos, with the ancient Temple of Athena dating back to the 5th Century BC, and marvel at the spectacular views of St Pauls Bay and the beautiful Aegean Sea below. In the village see the captains' mansions, Church of the Virgin Mary of Lindos, with frescoes from the 15th century. Returning to Rhodes town, we see the medieval walls and walk through the gates of the city on to the best preserved Medieval Street, the Street of the Knights of John.
Adult Price: €70.00
Day 10Cesme - Myconos Day 10 - Cesme - Myconos
Spend the morning exploring the coastal town of Çeşme, before sailing to Mykonos. Spend the evening strolling through the labyrinthine cobbled streets and enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of the town.
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This morning, disembark in Athens and say goodbye to your travelling companions at the end of a memorable holiday. Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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THE number of people unemployed and claiming Jobseekers' Allowance in Oxfordshire fell last month.
Latest figures from the Office of National Statistics show there were 6,447 claimants in November, a fall of 79 people or 1.5 per cent.
It is the eighth consecutive monthly fall in the figures and over the last 12 months the number of claimants has fallen by 1,165.
All districts of the county show a small fall in the number of claimants except Oxford (up by six) and West Oxfordshire (up by 13).
The percentage of people unemployed in the county is 1.5 per cent, compared to 3.8 per cent nationally.


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Don't miss out on a lower price on this hotel
Get an overview of this hotelFamily-friendly resort with 6 restaurants and casino
Popular property highlights
Set in North Las Vegas, this family-friendly resort is within 9 mi (15 km) of Craig Ranch Regional Park, Southern Nevada Zoo, and Floyd Lamb State Park. Planetarium Observatory and Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Resort Features
Along with 6 restaurants, this resort has a casino and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include a nightclub, a fitness center, and a coffee shop/café.
Room Amenities
All 202 rooms offer free WiFi and free wired Internet, plus refrigerators and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Room service, premium bedding, and free weekday newspapers are among the other amenities available to guests.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
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Hotel Amenities
In addition to an outdoor pool, Aliante Casino & Hotel provides a spa tub and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the resort's 6 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. A 24-hour business center is on site at this 4-star property.
A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 14000 square feet (1260 square meters) include a conference center. This family-friendly resort also offers a casino, a nightclub, and an arcade/game room. Onsite self parking and valet parking are complimentary.
- Free valet parking
- Computer station
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 14000
- Conference space size (meters) - 1260
- Conference center
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Coffee shop or café
- Arcade/game room
- Total number of rooms - 202
- Number of floors - 9
- ATM/banking
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Casino
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-out
- Fitness facilities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Free WiFi
- Multilingual staff
- Nightclub
- Porter/bellhop
- Free self parking
- Number of restaurants - 6
- Shopping on site
- Spa tub
- Outdoor pool
- Wedding services
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Arcade/game room
- Refrigerator
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking, Free valet parking
Room Amenities
- Dial-up Internet access (surcharge)
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Cable TV service
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Premium bedding
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Free weekday newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower only
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Room service (limited hours)
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
MRKT Sea and Land - This restaurant serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Salted Lime - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Bistro 57 - This restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
TGI FRIDAYS LAS VEGAS - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Medley Buffet - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at 1 AM
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
- Dogs only
- 1 per room (up to 20 lb)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
- Resort fee: USD 15.99 per accommodation, per night
- Pool access
- Fitness center access
- Business center/computer access
- Internet access
- Newspaper
- Phone calls
- In-room safe
- Concierge/valet service
- Valet parking
- Parking
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 5 and USD 20 for adults, USD 5 and USD 15 for children (approximately)
- Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
- Early check-in fee: USD 15.00 - 35.00
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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Hello everyone! Its about time i post on here after stalking the threads for a few months prior. But i have finally done it - set my surgery date! I am very excited and also nervous. I have a few questions so let me post my concerns/questions/brief history below in hopes anyone who answers can touch on anything i have said!
Firstly, I have not read or heard much about Dr.Bandy, her staff is AMAZING so attentive and really friendly. (i must have sent at least 10 emails a day). But I have not read much about her, anyone get a butt lift from her? I had large volume liposuction about a year ago ( I LOVE THE RESULTS ) I had it with Dr. Younai and he did and amazing job. However with my butt lift i am getting lipo again and mostly just to correct the shape I want and remove the fat that is left over.
Has anyone had any issues with having lipo in a place there was already lipo? I am looking for anyones helpful tips (things i should buy to help my recovery, meds i should take before hand and after). Pretty much anything that could possibly help me. I was hoping to lose weight before I got my surgery, because i know even with lipo I wont be where I want afterwards. But i am concerned about working out after i get my new booty. Meaning if i start losing weight down the road, will it cause me booty problems? Anyone have any suggestions?
I am flying to California on the 3rd, have my pre-op on the 4th and surgery on the 9th. I am in California until the 23rd when i fly home. Should i take more time off after that? I luckily have no problem getting the time off, so I'm just wondering will resting more help my recovery/results? Or is two weeks enough? Thanks in advance!


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The undergraduate major in theology is designed to introduce students to the academic study of theology, including its major sub-disciplines, and to train them in the skills and attitudes that they will need to pursue advanced studies in the field. More specifically, the program is designed to produce the following student outcomes.
Two of the courses in the Clare College core curriculum are commonly taught by theology faculty: CLAR 206 (Foundational Religious Texts of the Western World) and CLAR 207 (The Catholic-Franciscan Heritage). The goals of the Clare College curriculum are:
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MattyCollector Gearing Up For Serious Accessory Action in 2014...
MattyCollector is gearing up for some serious Masters of the Universe Classics accessory action in 2014. Following their Comic-Con reveal that Goat Man will receive Stratos Staff of Avion, MattyCollector provides a sneak peek at another long-awaited accessory thats coming next year: the Filmation Power Sword (pictured above).
Matty cant reveal which figure will come with this particular sword, but they can say that it will be included somewhere in the 2014 lineup. Matty also states that the figure it comes with will not necessarily be connected to this sword.
Source: MattyCollector.com
To insure your action figure collection, get in touch with Collectibles Insurance, the official insurance company of the Figures.com network. Say "Figures.com" to get 5% off your first term premiums.
To buy action figures, take a look at BigBadToyStore.com, AlterEgoComics.com, Toynk.com, BriansToys.com, ToyWiz.com, and MonkeyDepot.com.


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Art Judd wants to save your life. That's why he's been teaching the same wilderness survival workshop at Santa Fe Community College for 25 years. Even now, he sees potential students wherever he goes. "I come back from a hike and see people just starting out at 4 or 5 [pm] wearing only a T-shirt. They aren't prepared at all. They're just very, very lucky," he says. Yet while Judd has watched interest in his full-day crash courses decline over the years, survival skills are as important as ever, especially as weather patterns change, record droughts scorch the country and superstorms of the century seem to churn up annually.
"You don't have to be out in the middle of nowhere to use these skills," adds Kyle Cole—or "Kyle in the Wild" as he's called—fulltime faculty at Central New Mexico's Emergency Medical Services program and former member of the Albuquerque Mountain Rescue. "If we look at what happened with Hurricane Sandy and Katrina, some of the basic principles exist even if you are in the middle of the city. You've got to have the resources to know how to make it through," Cole says. Good advice. Whether you're trapped in the high desert or the Desert Inn, here are three basics you should know to answer the call of the wild:
1. Always Leave a Note
"One of the biggest things we can do is leave a piece of paper on our dashboard saying, 'This is who I am, this is the equipment that I have, this is where I'm going,'" Cole says. Your car is typically the starting point for a search and rescue team. While most search and rescues last only 72 hours, it can be even shorter if you stay put and a team has a general idea of where you are—so help them out as much as you can.
2. Shelter
"People talk about food. That's actually lower on the priority [list], after shelter," Cole says. "The No. 1 killer in the outdoor environment is not being able to regulate your body temperature." To stay warm, find as low-altitude a shelter as possible. In the Southwest, the higher you climb, the colder it gets—1,000 feet can add four degrees. Also, make sure that shelter doesn't have a tin roof. As Judd warns his students, New Mexico has the highest rate of lightning deaths per capita in the country.
3. Dig for Wood, Climb for Water
Fire and water are two essentials. Fire can provide warmth, scare away animals and send a signal to rescue teams of your location. Water kind of speaks for itself. Judd's motto is "dig for wood, climb for water." Low-lying cactus and yucca roots are a good source of fire fuel, especially in the desert. And the higher you go, the more moisture you can find from snow and rain accumulation. For Judd, taking his survival course is all about getting hands on. "It's a confidence builder," he says. Although Judd and Cole's survival workshops last only one day, an education isn't over after that. "It's just like cooking or golf," Cole says. "You've got to practice."
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There are lots of you out there counting down to the Superbowl, and I might impress the Saints fans by saying I planned this Creole-Seasoned Pan-Fried Pork with Tomato-Pepper Salsa in honor of the big game, but that would be a lie. This recipe actually came about because I had pork loin chops and red bell peppers hanging out in the fridge and a few wayward cherry tomatoes on the counter.
Rubbing the chops with a Creole-seasoned mix before I pounded them into cutlets was just an experiment that worked, and luckily I had the sense to take some photos while I made this, because it turned out to be a keeper.
If you haven't tried dishes like Shrimp Etouffee, Muffuletta Sandwiches, Andouille Sausages, Beignets, or Red Beans and Rice, I recommend jumping on a plane and going to New Orleans immediately. Then make these pork cutlets as soon as you get back.
Rub the pork on both sides with the Creole Seasoning / brown sugar mixture.
Creole-Seasoned Pan-Fried Pork with Tomato-Pepper Salsa
(Makes 4 servings, recipe created by Kalyn)
4 center cut pork loin boneless chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
1-2 tsp. olive oil (amount of oil will depend on the pan)
Pork Rub Ingredients:
2 tsp. Creole Seasoning (I used Tony Chachere's Spice N' Herbs Seasoning. You can also make your own Creole Seasoning Blend.)
1 tsp. brown sugar
1-2 pinches of salt (do not add salt if the Creole Seasoning you use contains salt)
Salsa Ingredients:
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped (about 2/3 cup finely chopped peppers)
1/2 cup finely sliced green onion, white and green parts
1 cup finely diced cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
salt to taste (I used less than 1/2 tsp. fine sea salt)
Chop red bell pepper, tomatoes, and cilantro and thinly slice green onions and combine in a plastic or glass bowl. Add lime juice and salt and stir until well combined. Let salsa flavors blend while you prep and cook the pork cutlets.
In a small dish, combine Tony Chachere's Spice N' Herbs Seasoning (or other Creole Seasoning of your choice), brown sugar, and salt. (Don't add salt if the Creole Seasoning you're using already contains salt). Stir to combine.
Trim fatty edges of pork chops and discard. Rub pork chops on both sides with Creole Seasoning mixture, then use a meat mallet or the edge of a heavy pan to pound pork into cutlets 1/4 inch thick. Be sure the pork pieces are an even thickness so they will all cook in the same amount of time.
Heat olive oil in a heavy frying pan until the oil is shimmery and pan is hot, about 1 minute at medium-high heat. (I would use a pan that's not non-stick for this.) When pan and oil is hot, add pork cutlets and turn heat to medium. Cook pork pieces for 3 minutes on the first side, or until lightly browned. Turn cutlets over and cook 2-3 minutes on the second side, just until pork is barely firm and cooked through; don't overcook. (I cooked mine for 2 1/2 minutes on the second side.)
Serve hot, with a generous amount of salsa spooned over each piece of pork.
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
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More Tasty Ideas for Pork Chops:
Grilled Pork Chops with Soy Sauce, Cumin, Lime, and Oregano from Kalyn's Kitchen
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Rosemary Pork Chops from bell' alimento
Grilled Pork Chops with Lemon, Garlic, and Sage from Kalyn's Kitchen


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SBA's general policy for guaranty purchases is to reach a fair decision based on a thorough review of lender's purchase request and all relevant documentation. If a lender has been deficient in its handling of a loan, the SBA office processing the purchase will attempt to reach an equitable resolution with the lender, which may involve the lender agreeing to a monetary adjustment in the amount of SBA's guaranty (referred to by SBA as a "repair"). However, SBA may consider a denial of its liability under its guaranty or litigation to recover funds SBA already paid under its guaranty to the lender (or secondary market holder) if the lender is not negotiating in good faith, the lender is unwilling to agree to a repair that reflects the harm caused to the SBA, or the lender's actions are sufficiently serious that a repair would be inappropriate. SBA regulations at 13 CFR §120.524 describe when SBA will be released of liability on a loan guaranty. Lender also should consult the guaranty purchase procedures in SOP 50 50 4A, Chapters 9 and 10, and SOP 50 51 2A, Chapter 13.
Expiration of guaranty after maturity: If the lender fails to request purchase within 120 days after loan maturity, SBA is not legally obligated to purchase the guaranty. 13 C.F.R. § 120.524. Under certain circumstances, SBA may permit reinstatement of the guaranty and extension of the maturity (thereby extending the period during which the lender may request purchase). For example, reinstatement may be appropriate if the lender was actively servicing or liquidating the account with SBA knowledge or concurrence, and inadvertently failed to timely request purchase or extend the loan maturity.


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Yea Ryback is new to the 'scene' but he has been wrestling for a while now. The I believe the thing with Matt Bloom was Blooms fault and not Rybacks.
I am coming across as a huge Ryback fan which I am not, I like him and hope he turns into one of the guys that is around for years to come I just don't see why everyone is saying he is going to botch.


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These Neighborhood News items are good for the week of July 8 through July 14.
City council: Norwalk City Council will conduct its weekly meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Norwalk Municipal Court, 45 N. Linwood Ave.
Volunteers needed: The Bellevue Green Team is looking for volunteers between the ages of 10 and 18. The nonprofit organization works to keep Bellevue a beautiful and green place to live. For those who have questions about becoming involved, contact Bryan Hardy, organization administrator, at (567) 267-0176. Just two hours of a Saturday can help make a difference.
Outdoor pool: The outdoor pool at the Norwalk Recreation Center will be open Saturday at 3 p.m. Regular pool hours will be Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays noon to 6 p.m.
Summer basketball: Registration for fifth- and sixth-grade basketball is being accepted through this week. This league is non-instructional. Organizers divide teams, order shirts and make out schedules. Fees are $32 for Norwalk City residents/students and $42 for out-of-town students.
Summer volleyball: The Norwalk Parks and Recreation Department is offering a summer youth volleyball program for students that will be in first through sixth grades next fall. Grades will be divided into separate divisions. Each division will have six clinic sessions on Tuesday which began the week of June 10. Times may be morning or afternoon. Cost is $32 for Norwalk students.
Wild Wednesdays: Growing Up Wild is a childhood education program that builds on children's sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife. Growing Up Wild provides a foundation for developing positive impressions about nature and lifelong social and academic skills. Classes will be through July 24 at the Clubhouse at Veteran's Memorial in Norwalk from 1 to 2 p.m.
�Reading program: Anyone ages 18 and older may register for the adult summer reading program at the Norwalk Public Library. Sign up and receive a tape measure, reading tickets and event sheet. The program ends July 20.
Puzzle exchange: Do you love to do jigsaw puzzles? Do you have puzzles that you have done and want to tackle new ones? Then the Norwalk Public Library's new Puzzle Exchange Program might be the answer. Anyone with puzzles that need a new home can donate them for the program. A person brings in a puzzle and exchanges it for another puzzle. All pieces should be included.


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SANTA CRUZ -- Holding a yellow board like the ones he surfed with as a kid in the 1930s, Harry Mayo lights up and the wrinkled lines in his face can't help but form a smile.
Before he ever stood up on a surfboard, Mayo, 89, remembered riding prone on boards like this one -- a 5-foot, 3-inch pinewood ironing board. Having recently found a board from that era in a garage on Manor Place, a stone's throw from where he and his friends surfed at Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz, he expects it to be displayed later this year in the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.
"I thought it would be great to have it," said Mayo, a Santa Cruz surfing pioneer.
Before stand-up surfing took hold in Santa Cruz, many people took to the waves at Cowell's in the early 1930s on makeshift wooden boards. They kicked and paddled to catch waves and rode them to shore like today's bodyboards.
Mayo found the board after having lunch a few years ago with Betty Landess, the 86-year-old widow of his old friend Thomas "Burt" Landess. Mayo and Burt were seniors at Santa Cruz High School in 1942 when Betty was a sophomore.
After Burt Landess died in 2007 at age 83, Betty told Mayo that she had an odd yellow ironing board that had been used for surfing.
It had an insignia on the nose of two penguins standing on blocks of ice -- which may or may not have been associated with an ice company from the era, Mayo said.
"It was tucked in the garage for a long time," Betty Landess said Friday. "It belonged to (Burt's) grandmother, so that board is probably 100 years old."
Mayo said he and others made similar bellyboards in woodshop class at Santa Cruz High, but those came later and were made of plywood.
The significance of this relic of stoke, Mayo said, is its solid wood material.
"It's the last of that particular kind, because the next thing was plywood," Mayo explained. "In high school, we would bend the nose up a little bit. This doesn't bend at all. It's a chunk of wood painted yellow."
Recently viewing his 8 mm movies during the era, Mayo spotted some of his friends riding a board that looked similar to the yellow board. At least one similar ironing board with penguins on the nose also recently surfaced at a garage sale in Santa Cruz, but it was made of plywood and likely came from a later era.
Bellyboards were the precursor to bodyboards, which are made of foam and were first mass produced in the 1980s. Surfboards, of course, are now primarily made of Fiberglas and foam and are typically longer than the old 5-foot, 3-inch long and 3/4-inch thick ironing board.
A former president of the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum's board of directors, Mayo said the museum's leaders plan to add it to their collection but have not yet finished insurance paperwork.
Its place in history should not be overlooked, Mayo said. It created a lot of joy and brought him back to a simpler era in the surf.
"I want them to print up a history of it" for the museum, Mayo said. "It doesn't mean anything unless you read what it's about."
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Eight students named to 2005 OPCICA Honors Band and Ensemble
Six members of the Muskingum College Wind and Percussion Ensemble and two members of the college's Jazz Ensemble have been named to the 2005 Ohio Private College Instrumental Conductors Association's (OPCICA) Honors Concert Band and Honors Jazz Ensemble
The 18th Annual OPCICA Honors Festival, where the students performed, was hosted by Otterbein College on January 15th and 16th. Student nominations were submitted by conductors at each of the member institutions and those nominations were evaluated by the OPCICA's president and president-elect.
The students named to the Honors Concert Band were:
Janelle Kuhn '05.
Joe Phipps '05.
Rich Wood '06.
Kaitlin McCurdy '06.
Sarah Postlethwait '07.
Maegan Shepherd '07.
The students named to the Honors Jazz Ensemble were:
Steve Pritchard '05.
Steve Spangler '06.
OPCIC A, founded in 1987, has more than 20 member colleges and universities in the state. Its primary purpose is to develop a closer network of communication and resource sharing among the instrumental departments, divisions or conservatories of privately funded institutions of higher education in Ohio.
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|Puget Sound Commercial
Fisheries Hotline
Message # 7 - Updated - September 10, 2009
Puget Sound Commercial
Fisheries Hotline Message Number 7
The 2009 Puget Sound Commercial Salmon Regulation pamphlet was mailed the week of July 12th. If you have not received a copy please contact (360) 902-2700 and ask for a copy or check our web site where one may be downloaded at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/commercial/salmon/
Fishers are reminded that a Fish Friendly certification card will be required to participate in any Area 7 or 7A commercial salmon fisheries. Contact (360) 902-2717 if you need to attend a workshop to get a card. For the most current information on Areas 7 or 7A sockeye fisheries check the National Marine Fisheries Hotline at (800) 662-9825.
If you suspect an error in this message or have questions please contact Jeromy Jording at (360) 902-2717.
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