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Gran Alacant Forum => Restaurants, Bars, Clubs etc => Topic started by: Alicante Holiday Villas on February 14, 2019, 12:00.

Title: BIG AL'S
Post by: Alicante Holiday Villas on February 14, 2019, 12:00.: Work has begun on transforming the old site of Big Al's over the past week or so, apparently it is due to become a Mexican restaurant.

Be nice to see another new business in the Square!
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Post by: lesandtony on February 14, 2019, 18:25.: Not a new azafran then ??
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Post by: steve watson on February 19, 2019, 18:47.: Hi anymore news on what the old big Als is going to be ????
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Post by: gaveteran on February 19, 2019, 20:44.: I heard somewhere a while ago it was going to become a Mexican restaurant, but I can't remember where.
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Post by: wilson on February 20, 2019, 09:24.: Quote from: lesandtony on February 14, 2019, 18:25.
Not a new azafran then ??
Not according to the guy who owns Azafran on Sunday it wont be. Lack of detail at the moment nothing new there really i suppose. Work is continuing but from the new frontage it could be a office type business as well. Personally i think the square has enough eateries already,any more just puts a strain on the others.Incidetally went for a carvery at the Belfry on sunday, all shut up with a note that looked like written by a child saying sorry closed, the claim of best carvery is now eearing a bit thin as the place is rarely open.
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Post by: gaveteran on February 20, 2019, 10:05.: Good grief. I went to the carvery a few times "back in the day". It was very good. The staff especially were exceptional. The roast potatoes were a bit dodgy, and we all had fun with that, but how you take that thriving business and flush it down the toilet is incredible really. Shame. It was a real addition to the area when a Sunday roast was "required".
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Post by: John H on February 20, 2019, 10:06.: Why the continuing pops against the Belfry wilson?
Incidentally did their note have as many spelling mistakes as your post

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John

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Post by: wilson on February 20, 2019, 19:03.: Quote from: John H on February 20, 2019, 10:06.
Why the continuing pops against the Belfry wilson?
Incidentally did their note have as many spelling mistakes as your post

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Sorry John here was me thinking this was a forum where people shared opinions. It was closed on Sunday and there was a scribbled note on the door which are both facts or are we going to pretend something different to save ruffling feathers.
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Post by: John H on February 20, 2019, 19:14.: It’s your opinion and you are entitled to it, I just wonder why you keep on wanting to have a pop at them.....
Different folks different strokes.

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Post by: Alicante Holiday Villas on March 15, 2019, 17:26.: Signage going up today, it's going to be called "Chill Out Grill' and will be a Mexican, Italian and Steakhouse :)
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Post by: gaveteran on March 16, 2019, 17:44.: Sounds like a perfect fusion! I'll be first in the queue for a steak bolognese with nachos!
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Post by: denandrose on March 17, 2019, 11:42.: Mexican, Italian and Steakhouse?
How many current restaurant owners are they trying to upset !! Lol ;D ;D
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Post by: Alicante Holiday Villas on March 17, 2019, 12:09.: This 'multi cuisine' approach seems to be the norm now - but it has worked well for the likes of Hemingways, Get Fresh etc, so...... :)
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Post by: gaveteran on March 17, 2019, 15:39.: Yep, a hundred things defrosted. A lot of these places (can't speak of the one's mentioned, as I couldn't be sure) simply order everything from the King's Foods frozen van and just microwave it to order. I've posted this link before http://www.kings-food.com/products.asp but it's always fascinating reading. It forms the basis of my game "spot the frozen meal" when dining out GA style. Premade jacket potatoes, you can't beat them. Here's another "menu" for you: https://bidfood.es/catalogue/flipbook-2017/
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Post by: steve watson on March 19, 2019, 09:18.: When is the opening night !!!
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Post by: BeachLife on March 19, 2019, 14:44.: It might work for some - but no for me for sure.

Had a Beef Stroganoff once in Get Fresh - you couldn't hide the culinary direction in the kitchen it came out as Beef Korma

Fusion restaurants are fine - but - I'll get it out there - where the "Chefs" (Cooks) come from will dictate what the food tastes like

Quote from: Alicante Holiday Villas on March 17, 2019, 12:09.
This 'multi cuisine' approach seems to be the norm now - but it has worked well for the likes of Hemingways, Get Fresh etc, so...... :)
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Post by: JB on April 02, 2019, 15:08.: has it opened yet ? any reviews ?
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Post by: Alicante Holiday Villas on April 02, 2019, 17:14.: Not yet, but it looks imminent. Yesterday they had taken down the old Big Als toldo and frame and were installing new.
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Post by: DaveG on April 15, 2019, 19:29.: It was open this afternoon when I passed.

Dave
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Post by: mushte on April 15, 2019, 21:02.: Gran Alacant Advertiser shared it on Facebook had a good review
Mushte