Antique Restaurant, Esentepe - Tony the Chef Returns

MaB76


Joined: 29/12/2010
Posts: 69

Message Posted:
28/01/2011 18:27

We'll be having an opening party with a FREE buffet on Friday 4th Feb. to celebrate



Starts at 6pm til late



All welcome - No booking necessary

suehowlittle


Joined: 31/10/2010
Posts: 1202

Message Posted:
28/01/2011 19:47

Do you mean the original Tony from Ayisigi Evleri, Girne who presently works at Windows?



Just wondered cos he is my neighbour

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
28/01/2011 20:02

Had some great lunches at Antique in the past.

MaB76


Joined: 29/12/2010
Posts: 69

Message Posted:
28/01/2011 20:46

Yes, the original Tony is returning..

billybob


Joined: 29/03/2008
Posts: 576

Message Posted:
28/01/2011 21:06

ee's ad more come backs than george best

Hope ismail pays him and treats him decent at the third attempt but aint gonna hold me breath

Good luck tony, the place has had more changes than a babys bum

zeus2011


Joined: 28/01/2011
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
29/01/2011 00:15

Tony not stupid look after your business bilbilbob

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
29/01/2011 00:41

Faggots, chips & peas on the menu?



Richard

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
29/01/2011 00:42

Good luck Tony and Antique restaurant. Another plus for East way.

zeus2011


Joined: 28/01/2011
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
29/01/2011 10:30

yes Richard if u want



thankyou Pipie



ismail.

suehowlittle


Joined: 31/10/2010
Posts: 1202

Message Posted:
29/01/2011 12:50

Hope you are looked after this time, he obviously needs you more than you need him.

zeus2011


Joined: 28/01/2011
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
29/01/2011 15:47

I look after all my staff, if u want come to work for me i look after u too



ismail

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
29/01/2011 17:15

C'mon guys give this restaurant a break. It is a fab little place nice staff, good food, fab home made chips for those that like them, Antique restauarnt adds to the choice of great eating places in the East .

So C'mon postitives please !!!

marcosthechef



Joined: 30/11/2009
Posts: 646

Message Posted:
29/01/2011 17:33

Its a lovely little spot and I wish Tony & Ismail all the best with their reunion,



Good Luck guys

Snaefell



Joined: 07/06/2009
Posts: 266

Message Posted:
29/01/2011 17:42

Never been there, but will give it a try when we are over next month. Can anyone give directions to it please?

clayton


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 1143

Message Posted:
29/01/2011 18:04

go east,past the esentepe turning,on the coast road.not sure how far,keep looking on the left handside of the road.its not that far past the turning,maybe 5mins

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
29/01/2011 19:02

Hope you enjoy it Snaefell !!

tracy


Joined: 08/09/2007
Posts: 390

Message Posted:
29/01/2011 19:21

Excellent news, we will be there, beautiful place and great that Tony is back too.



Tracy

sienna


Joined: 09/01/2009
Posts: 1627

Message Posted:
29/01/2011 19:29

mesaage 11 Zeus (name if your dog?) good & bad meals



Last melaa therer Good excellent chips



I think the problem you have is consistency



One mintue open, then closes, good chef , medico chef



you need to be consistant



because at the moment its a bit like a lucky sometimes good sometimes dire and to behonest people are not preparde dto give up up ine night of hteir time there to chance

Pandy


Joined: 27/08/2010
Posts: 171

Message Posted:
30/01/2011 00:05

I have nothing but praise for the antique! Lovely surroundings, good food and pretty reasonably priced too.

Snaefell



Joined: 07/06/2009
Posts: 266

Message Posted:
30/01/2011 01:31

Thanks for the directions. I am sure we will be able to find it now. Linda

Ossie


Joined: 19/01/2008
Posts: 311

Message Posted:
30/01/2011 06:46

Snaefell,from Tatlisu its about 4k's from the Bahceli turnoff but on the right hand side.

Mrwilson



Joined: 31/10/2008
Posts: 470

Message Posted:
30/01/2011 12:02

Great Idea!!! we will definately be there on Friday with some friends too. We ate and drank there a lot last summer and the food was great then, beautiful sunset's and lots of "merry" drinks, so look forward to it and trying some of Tony's food too.



Good luck for 2011 to both of you.



Rachel

Mrwilson



Joined: 31/10/2008
Posts: 470

Message Posted:
30/01/2011 15:21

Great you are coming back. friday is going to be good.



Andy

maddie1


Joined: 18/09/2009
Posts: 7

Message Posted:
30/01/2011 18:45

At Last! Looking forward to some nice evenings with good food and drinks. Always had good service, nice meals and cold drinks at Antique. All to a reasonable prices not to forget. Summer evenings are unbeateble by the outside bar. Looking forward to see Ismail and his staff again.

zeus2011


Joined: 28/01/2011
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
30/01/2011 19:01

thankyou to everyone for all the nice comments



ismail

shaun463


Joined: 16/08/2009
Posts: 105

Message Posted:
30/01/2011 19:02

have to say been to most of the place where Tony has been the chef including the Antique and will be going back again Normally where he is there is Excellent food and well priced

Pugwash


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
30/01/2011 19:06

Shame about Windows, hope they find someone else as good.

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
30/01/2011 20:25

MaB76



Hope the evening goes well on the 4th Feb !!!

MaB76


Joined: 29/12/2010
Posts: 69

Message Posted:
31/01/2011 18:41

Thank you Pipie

whitemad


Joined: 26/05/2007
Posts: 44

Message Posted:
31/01/2011 18:45

Love it - always go when we're over. Great friendly service and we've always been happy with the food. Can't wait to go again in May.

Mrwilson



Joined: 31/10/2008
Posts: 470

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 15:38

Who is going ?????

coffer


Joined: 13/02/2007
Posts: 292

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 15:48

We will give it another go, see you Friday!

Rogerdodger


Joined: 24/04/2008
Posts: 271

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 15:54

Last time had a meal with friends, had the beef wellington, was tougher than I was could not even cut into it, However the manager appoligised, not charged for the meal, free drinks the rest of the night was great, if Tony is back will be more than willing to try again, won't let one bad meal cloud my judgement, wellcome back Tony see u in February

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 16:02

Rogerdodger.



Very good post . Shows what good customer service was shown to you.



Well done Antique !!

billybob


Joined: 29/03/2008
Posts: 576

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 20:37

Pity it is not the same people running it now tho eh roger doger, tonys beuf wellington - well didnt ever see it on his menu, but then again pipie knows best ;)

janjin



Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 488

Message Posted:
01/02/2011 22:23

Antique was the first place we out eat in TRNC.

Good luck everyone.

MaB76


Joined: 29/12/2010
Posts: 69

Message Posted:
02/02/2011 00:52

Look forward to seeing you in May Whitemad.



Thanks again Pipie & you do know best, same owner & chef, but a long time ago, before my time anyway



See you Friday Andy, Rachel & Coffer



Thanks janjin



Back to message 31 ???

MaB76


Joined: 29/12/2010
Posts: 69

Message Posted:
02/02/2011 01:00

& thank you Rogerdodger for the feedback, look forward to seeing you in Feb.



..message 31 ???

breezyboy


Joined: 14/05/2007
Posts: 1179

Message Posted:
02/02/2011 18:22

This place needs a revolving sign to say when Tony is working.

We have been many times and keep saying never again. If he isnt there it is rubbish, possibly the worst I have ever had last October with poor food, children's portions and higher prices. Then we said that was the last time as we had given them so many chances.

MaB76


Joined: 29/12/2010
Posts: 69

Message Posted:
03/02/2011 11:28

Sorry to hear that breezyboy, we were aware of certain problems, hence the closure of Antique in November.



We would like the chance to make it up to you with some of Tony's fantastic homemade cooking & what better way to start than with a FREE buffet

norma jean



Joined: 29/05/2008
Posts: 191

Message Posted:
03/02/2011 11:39

Hi,



we will be there on Friday. Will be great to see The Antique up and running again. Tony sure is an added asset.



See you then.

MaB76


Joined: 29/12/2010
Posts: 69

Message Posted:
03/02/2011 11:45

Thank you Marilyn, we look forward to seeing you Friday!

cavalryman


Joined: 08/11/2010
Posts: 314

Message Posted:
03/02/2011 12:57

Great news for me banned myself from windows (long story don,t ask ) missed tonys cooking and his excellent sunday lunches so will be back soon (pissed cherries for me please)

keith


Joined: 03/04/2007
Posts: 272

Message Posted:
03/02/2011 14:03

Will put back on our list to visit again used to go but it got very in different one time good next time not so good.

will try again now and hope it is back to when we first went

cheers keith

breezyboy


Joined: 14/05/2007
Posts: 1179

Message Posted:
03/02/2011 14:39

OK Mab you can't say fairer than that. Not over until April and will see you then. You just need to promise my wife that the sardines go back to the portions they used to be and she will be there! ;-)

Mrwilson



Joined: 31/10/2008
Posts: 470

Message Posted:
03/02/2011 16:12

Marie



Save me and Andrew (and our two friends) a sandwich. I got the dates wrong and we have to pick our friends up from the airport tomorrow night and not tonight as I thought, whoops!! So won't be there until about 9pm.



Rach x

MaB76


Joined: 29/12/2010
Posts: 69

Message Posted:
03/02/2011 23:05

Look forward to seeing you soon cavalryman, please telephone for reservations for Sunday Lunch 0533 8626990 (served 1pm-7pm)



Keith, i think its going to be even better



I can promise you good sized portions of sardines once again Mrs breezyboy, we look forward to seeing you both in April

MaB76


Joined: 29/12/2010
Posts: 69

Message Posted:
03/02/2011 23:08

No problem Rachel i'll save you all a platter

marcosthechef



Joined: 30/11/2009
Posts: 646

Message Posted:
04/02/2011 02:08

Tony with reference to message 33, I am more than happy for you to nick my ideas but how many times have I told you about Quality, you pay for what you get, only use fillet in the beef welly and prefably the best you can get, I will expect nothing less when I come and see you and your gravy better be made with homemade stock, my little pedigree chum !!!



All the best and good luck XX

Lazy days


Joined: 24/07/2008
Posts: 847

Message Posted:
04/02/2011 08:50

There are two sure things -

1/ Tony will certainly be a welcome return to the Antique & the food will be of good quality again

2/ As there is to be a free buffet the place will be packed



Good luck Tony & Ismail

tracy


Joined: 08/09/2007
Posts: 390

Message Posted:
06/02/2011 18:45

Six of us went and had a lovely evening, quite a lot turned out to wish them well, the buffet was fantastic, well done and will be back very soon, also told our friends too

Tracy