Neg Nick does The Village Bistro, Turtle Bay Village, Esentepe

negativenick


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Message Posted:
27/06/2009 15:51

The Place - The Village Bistro, Turtle Bay Village, (by Golf Course), Esentepe.



Those attending - Me, 'er in doors, Garry Monger, Garry Monger's Missus, Garry Monger's mate Archie, Archie's Missus...



Comments - A real "diamond in the rough" - positioned within the Turtle Bay complex, with a front line sea view, this really is a great watering hole.....



The nearby Kings bar is knocked for six by this place - much nicer views and much nicer ambiance....



Tucker - I had burger and chips and 'er in doors had a tostie/chips - we couldn't fault the grub and hand cut chips were the icing on the cake.



The high's - watching the sun go down over looking the ocean was truely lovely, if you live in the area, this should be your "local" without a doubt.



The lows - Garry Monger's Missus going back for her 7th burger only to be told they had run out....



Overall - we really enjoyed our visit and will definately return - a Neg Nick 9 / 10 (and i don't give them out very often).

muzer


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Posts: 68

Message Posted:
27/06/2009 16:32

four of us went there durning the week for lunch as well, nice place very friendly staff liked it alot yep 9 out 10 for me to.

Notsoboredhw


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Message Posted:
27/06/2009 16:32

You do have a great sense of humour NN and your comments made me LOL!!! Great to hear the Bistro is doing well. Will definitely be going back there in a few weeks' time.

millzer


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Posts: 978

Message Posted:
27/06/2009 19:17

NegativeNick beginning to enjoy your reports so funny have to give it a try next week



Mrs Millzer

norma jean



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Message Posted:
27/06/2009 21:55

NN understand what you are saying, but we went there at 5.pm wednesday and all locked up. Very disappointed.



Opening hours on the door said they should have been open......................no one there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

negativenick


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Message Posted:
28/06/2009 09:11

mess 5 - probably re-stocking following a "Monger's visit"....



don't dispair - try again !

negativenick


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Message Posted:
28/06/2009 11:39

Just spoke to Garry Monger's Missus - she wants it made clear that she ate EIGHT burgers, not seven........

negativenick


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Message Posted:
28/06/2009 12:21

we are off there now if anyone wants to join us......

phylray



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Message Posted:
28/06/2009 12:23

Hope they're doing other stuff beside burgers, as not my favourite food!

Thought they were doing local food as well? Sounds like there won't be

any burgers left anyway after G.M's Missus has been!

Pipie


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Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
28/06/2009 12:50

Yeah ask them if they will do different salads please ?

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
28/06/2009 12:58

Nick, does Gary Mongers missus drink as much as she eats?

VillageBistro


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Message Posted:
28/06/2009 18:24

Muzer, Thank you also for you kind comments, glad you enjoyed your food, hope to see you again soon.

VillageBistro


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Message Posted:
28/06/2009 18:24

Thanks NN for your comments, really happy you enjoyed your visit and the food, especially the home cut fresh chips, a 9 out of 10 from you is like getting a mitchelin star award!!



Hope to see you and the Mongers back soon (we will definetly stock up on the burgers).

Pipie


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Message Posted:
28/06/2009 22:57

villageBistro .



How about the salads ?

GaryMonger


Joined: 28/06/2009
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Message Posted:
28/06/2009 23:03

To set the record straight the "missus" did not have seven burgers, they were in fact rounded Shish Kebabs befitting an upper class joint such as this "diamond".

Portions were on the small side too.

Shame the rest of the developement didn`t have the same touch of class and appeal and it seemed most people were frequenting that working mens club otherwise known as the Kings bar. Northern Cyprus`s version of the wheeltappers and shunters.

The wife did however enjoy the evening and fitted in quite well with the other similar ample women holidaying there. As long as she enjoys herself -i`m happy.



Will definitely custom this "bistro" again even if it was pricey.

VillageBistro


Joined: 28/06/2009
Posts: 43

Message Posted:
28/06/2009 23:03

Hi Norma Jean,



Sorry to hear you arrived on Wednesday and the Bisro was closed. But we had put up a notice on the window on the Monday to inform customers that we would be closed on the Wednesday until 6.30 for restocking. Maybe in hindsight we should have put one on the door also, sorry you missed it. Hope to see you at the Bistro soon. Our usual opening hours are 9.30 til 12.00, serving food until around 9.30 pm.

VillageBistro


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Posts: 43

Message Posted:
28/06/2009 23:04

Hi Philray,



Not only burgers on the menu, we have Breakfasts until around 12.00 pm, Toasties, Hot and Cold Sandwiches, Pitta Bread, Jacket Potatoes,



Msg 10, Pipie, we also do various Salads, which include Feta cheese and Olive, Tuna, Cheese, Chicken.



We have now had a BBQ built so we will be able to add more options on the menu in the near future.

gooligan


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Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
28/06/2009 23:09

Monger,that made me laugh,just had a vision on Colin Crompton ringing his bell and shouting 'thru the chair'

GaryMonger


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Message Posted:
28/06/2009 23:25

Yep and the guy on the microphone that kept cutting out last time me and the missus wobbled past Kings Social Club had a strong hint of Norman Collier about him.



Shame Big Bernard dint make it as he fancied buying an investment on TBV to get a break from Manchester.



Never heard of a Bistro with a BBQ though, they`ll be selling large Doners before you kno it...

gooligan


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Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
28/06/2009 23:33

I can imagine your missus waddling up and asking for 'On Et Doner Lutfen'

Hope I can get in the que before her lol.

GaryMonger


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Posts: 5

Message Posted:
28/06/2009 23:45

A drive thru would`ve been a better idea than a barbequeing bistro for us though but it would have to have extra wide road access for the missuses Transit pick-up

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
29/06/2009 00:09

Look forward to visiting when I come in less than 2 weeks time.

Are you going to do "themed nights" as I heard?

GaryMonger


Joined: 28/06/2009
Posts: 5

Message Posted:
29/06/2009 00:26

Yep, Haggis `n Neeps every other Monday

phylray



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Message Posted:
29/06/2009 01:36

Noooo, (can get that here) I mean real local cuisine etc. ..

martinev


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Message Posted:
29/06/2009 02:52

Went to the Bistro last week and placed an order for four. Each meal came separately about 5 minutes apart so we couldn't all eat together and the last two had to go back because they weren't what we wanted.

Taking everything into account, I'm afraid I struggle to give 3 out of 10 !!

david9


Joined: 09/09/2008
Posts: 358

Message Posted:
29/06/2009 05:54

Been twice, can say no more than excellent setting , excellent food freshly cooked/prepared and very friendly attentive staff. It's got to be a 10 out 10 from us.

Serhat and the girls, will be back soon keep up the good work

millzer


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 978

Message Posted:
29/06/2009 08:23

Is the bistro signposted from the entrance to TBV?

gooligan


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Message Posted:
29/06/2009 08:55

Yes but it is very small and advertising Carlsberg as well.

negativenick


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Message Posted:
29/06/2009 09:34

"Garry Monger" - I suppose it was only a matter of time before someone jumped on the bandwaggon....



You ain't Garry Monger, cos he hasn't got a computer, so go and rip someone elses' identy off you sad man.......



if Garry Monger's Missus finds out what you are up to there will be hell to pay......

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
29/06/2009 09:41

"Hell hath no fury like a fat woman"

negativenick


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Message Posted:
29/06/2009 10:02

No 1 Doyen - Do us all a favour and ban this "Garry Monger" imposter - the bloke has obviously registered under this name to cause trouble......

millzer


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Message Posted:
29/06/2009 10:22

message 28, thanks gooligan

Pipie


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Message Posted:
29/06/2009 16:50

villageBistro .



''Brilliant '' will def pop in and try the salads . cheers !!!!!

negativenick


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Message Posted:
29/06/2009 18:35

the spurious "Garry Monger" and "Mrs Monger" have been banned by popular request....



WEll done the Moderators....





Back to the subject in hand - The Village Bistro is a "top local"..

VillageBistro


Joined: 28/06/2009
Posts: 43

Message Posted:
29/06/2009 18:42

Thank you to the customers for your positive comments, glad you enjoyed your visit to The Village Bistro.



But to those customers who were not satisfied with the service/food all we can do is apologise and ask that in future if there is a problem can you bring it to the staffs attention and we will do our best to rectify it. We would rather learn from our mistakes and this will help us provide our customers with a better service.



The Village Bistro is a Bar that provides snacks, which are cooked freshly to order, so sometimes there may be a short waiting time for the food to arrive. We have only been serving food for the last few months and we are trying to cater to all our customers requirements, as the kitchen is limited to what we can prepare and cook. When the Bistro is more estabished we will endeavour to increase the menu selection. Also over the next few weeks we will be able to add Kofte, Chicken & Lamb Shish onto the menu, which will be cooked on the newly built BBQ.

gooligan


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Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
29/06/2009 19:00

How about doing Doner Kebabs?

The nearest decent one is Alesta in Karakum.

VillageBistro


Joined: 28/06/2009
Posts: 43

Message Posted:
29/06/2009 19:15

Sorry Gooligan, we do not have the facilities to do Doner Kebabs, but next time you get one from Alesta bring us one back to sample

gooligan


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Posts: 1591

Message Posted:
29/06/2009 20:06

Serhat why dont you invest in the equipment?

Between Catalkoy and Tatlisu nobody does Doners,you have all them holidaymakers on your doorstep wanting snacks plus all the passing trade as well.

The equipment will pay for itself in a week with Mrs Monger as a customer.

negativenick


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Message Posted:
29/06/2009 21:49

just my ten pennyworth, there is only just so many kebabs you can eat...



i reccon hot pork sandwiches, with gravy, stuffing and apple sauce would go down a strom....



it's making my mouth water just thinking about one.....



wonder how many Garry Monger's missus would be able the eat ???/

chick


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Posts: 323

Message Posted:
29/06/2009 22:26

Msg 39



Nick can you elaborate more, "hot pork sandwiches" with gravy, ugh.

Pipie


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Message Posted:
29/06/2009 22:40

yuk yuk yuk !!!!!!1

wizard


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Posts: 27

Message Posted:
01/07/2009 23:51

hi so how much are we looking for burger and chips

salad,beer

thanxs

gates


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Message Posted:
02/07/2009 10:27

a place that does donners round esenteppe would be great i dont understand i have a house in yeni erencoy they never did doners nearest fermgusa then 1 started sold out every day buy 2pm now there are 6 why cant they see the way forwrd before it hits them in the face get a doner machine i for 1 would be there at least once a week

negativenick


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Message Posted:
02/07/2009 15:34

was there again last night - usual good ambiance - had a plate of chips - must say, probably the nicest i've had in 5 years in TRNC....



This place is a top local (not if you live in Lapta though)..

Pipie


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Message Posted:
06/07/2009 11:07

just had friends visiting and they said it was excellent , this is going to be a big favourite i think !!!

negativenick


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Message Posted:
06/07/2009 13:26

mess 45 - i agree with you Pipie...

phylray



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Message Posted:
06/07/2009 14:42

Looking forward to the chicken/lamb shish, and kofte! Delicious!

VillageBistro


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Message Posted:
06/07/2009 16:47

Thanks for the positive comments.



Neg Nick glad you enjoyed the chips, hope to see you here again soon.



The BBQ will be up and running very soon, will keep you posted as to when.



Regards

phylray



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Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
06/07/2009 21:38

Have told my nephew about it as he is over with family in October

and wife is Turkish so she is very interested in the food. (He says he

married the only Turkish girl who can't cook!) Not true, she has learnt!

DON't do pork sandwiches, fatty, and not good in the heat of summer.

(My opinion only)

CyprusChill


Joined: 08/05/2009
Posts: 666

Message Posted:
08/07/2009 02:42

What type of vitamins is gary mongers missus on to ward off all the abuse.

negativenick


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Message Posted:
08/07/2009 09:28

mess 50 - Mrs "M" takes a multi vitiman supliment each morning, plus vitamin b for her bones, plus the natural vitamins one gets from kebabs....

Beas4064


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Message Posted:
04/08/2009 10:08

VillageBistro



Is the BBQ and Kebab up and running yet ? And how much are we talking for a beer ? We will be over in TBV next week , and are very much looking forward to visiting the bistro . Cant wait for a real kebab , unlike the greasy cardboard ones over here ...lol





Beas

Toon Army


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Message Posted:
04/08/2009 16:34

Just got back from TBV had a fantastic time as of yet the BBQ was not up & running but the chips are to die for

A large bottle of Efes,Carlsberg or Turborg was 4tl.

Hope you enjoy tour stay.

Beas4064


Joined: 30/07/2009
Posts: 7

Message Posted:
05/08/2009 20:00

Thanks Toon Army .





These chips sound to good to be true .



Cant wait , we are going through the " This time next week we will be " Stage at the mo , That is unless of course our plane decides to park in the side of a mountain. Final destination , Cyprus anyone .......lol





Hope to see you all next week



Beas

negativenick


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Message Posted:
05/08/2009 20:41

i can vouch for the chips - 10 / 10....

kenny b


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Message Posted:
07/08/2009 01:37

The chips are to die for

BobLinwood


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Message Posted:
27/09/2009 11:04

Hi



Can anyone advise what the Village Bistro does for breakfast and how much they charge? Also, would like to know what time they open and what time they serve breakfast to?



Many thanks

MikeWilson


Joined: 05/09/2009
Posts: 10

Message Posted:
18/10/2009 15:17

NN - good to hear you have something 'positive' to say for a change & i actually agree with you on this 1.

Although your ratings are pretty daft after giving a 9/10 to a restaurant where you sent a raw burger back not so long ago, i now take these ratings with a pinch of salt!

negativenick


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Message Posted:
18/10/2009 22:33

mess 58 - My "Neg Nick out of ten" awards are highly thought of, many many personal e mails requesting i do more reveiws, but any more and Garry Monger's missus wouldn't be able to get into the back of my car...

gooligan


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Message Posted:
18/10/2009 22:42

I still think Serhat should do Kebabs 'packet servis'.

Gold mine waiting to happen.