Eating Places

[Neville Roberts]

I remember on the dunkerry beacon out to india we went looking for an authentic curry ,it was in a port called visacapatnam on the bay of bengal we found a roadside cafe ,if you could call it that and asked for a curry chicken we got a whole small chicken and some type of crusty bread no rice ,and no curry sauce as we knew it but it was very tasty . still liked the curri es at home in the chinese cafe,s better but it was an experience.and we did,nt get sick .

[Peter (Pat) Baker]

On board ship, in any West African port.

A few G&T's, a real Palm Oil Chop with all the trimmings,
followed by a couple more gins and then an afternoon
sleep.

Ah! sheer bliss, what memories of Palm Line in the 50's.

Pat Baker.

[Louis the Amigo]

Hi Shipmates, we all had some strange and unsual meals on our travels, I allso had my share in the U.S.A. in Camden nr Philly At an all black cafe/dinner, not far from the famous soup factory I had a plank steak a pice of heaven, one of the best I have ever eated served on a bit of wood with frys and the works on a plate .I was alone at this time, Trying to find my shipmates who were off with a few high school girls, I was on the wrong side of the river, what can a few too Drinks can do to you? {The spirits were measure by fingers then can anyone remember that? } I was told after Camden was a no go area !!! for blacks only Shooting /murders/ muggings/ rapes were common place then and the white policemans were never alone on patrol used trained attack/kill dogs and pull they guns out at the first sign of trouble. But I had a great meal The food and service was the best and no trouble with the soul brothers.

[Jim Brady]

How about when you were working by in Liverpool and she was'nt feeding.The dock road cafes like Stan Waters would serve what were called "Nudgers" different fillings like bacon and black pudding or whatever.The "Nudger" was a long round bread roll hence the name.I'm sure the dock road girls in the cafe's gave them that name,the girl would shout to the cook "one bacon and black nudger".Simple but tasty and filling with a large mug of tea.Incidently how many of you remember Frank's cafe on the dock road Egon Ronay gave it top marks for the breakfast.
Regards.
Jim.B.

[Capt Bill Davies]

I recall two firms competing for trade along the liverpool and Birkenhead Dock Roads. Stan Waters and another which I am sure I will remember after I press the submit button. Also two sizes in mugs of tea, large and very large.
I have memories of a cafe in Hamilton Square, almost facing the tube called Olivers??/ Olivieries??. Popular for a very substantial breakfast with the Irish and Welsh contingent. I always enjoyed their Mince, Chips and Peas after reporting to Odyssey works for next ship.

Brgds

Bill

[Jim Brady]

Bill,was it something like Ebos also there was City Caterers.
Regards.
Jim.B.

[Capt Bill Davies]

Jim,

Those names I do not recognise but I know it will haunt me until someone comes up with it. Although, they were on both sides of the water they had a huge place outside of Odyssey Works in the direction of Cathcart Street. I did not like their tea as it would give you Lock Jaw.

Brgds

Bill

[Capt Bill Davies]

Another place after a few drinks in the Slaughter House was the Mercantile in Castle Street. Down some steps if I recall. Always got a warning about the hot plates. The pie chips and pears were correspondently hot. Strange the way these little things can stay in your mind after 60 years.

Bill

[Lou Barron]

Well after reading these posts of some of the best feeds .One mine was a place just outside Alice Springs run by a well knowed person They had a big BBQ place and you picked your own steak and it was BBQ served with all the trimmings.Also a feedof Bluff oysters and grilled crayfish really lovely .But to me the best feedi had was the piece of bread with plum jam on the HMS Sussex in Singapore in August 1945

[Chris Allman]

I had a few good meals in the Mercantile Bill and can certainly support you there. Gosh that does bring back memories. Also remember the Crocodile in Harrington Street, seem to remember they served a mean curry in those days.