Only Fools and 3 Courses

[Glebe]

'Leave reality at the door,' don't think you'd have much choice in the matter. By the time the disappointing live-action King Shark came round you'd be wondering if they put something in the soup.

[dissolute ocelot]

Has anyone done a restaurant experience themed around popular sitcom The Bear?

[Fambo Number Mive]

it seems like a breakaway from the Aussie company who run the thing off Russell Square

i suppose it would be fine if you had literally nothing else to do. like they do cruise ships. can understand that

Audience participation as well.

[Fambo Number Mive]

There's another video with someone wearing a dog mask at 3.18

[Fambo Number Mive]

I guess legally it's safer to do a parody than a "tribute".

What do you eat at a James Bond dinner, though? Is there a live shark tank? According to this, Bond likes scrambled eggs, curry, doner kebab, crab, lobster, and of course lots of alcohol. Sounds delightful actually.

"Golden Finger" Chicken Tenders

Crispy chicken tenders coated in golden panko breadcrumbs, served with a honey-mustard dipping sauce.

"Thunderball" Meatballs

Spicy, flavorful meatballs made from a blend of beef and pork, served in a rich tomato sauce with a hint of chili for a bit of a kick.

"From Russia with Love" Borscht

A traditional Russian beet soup served with a dollop of sour cream and fresh dill.

"Diamonds Are Forever" Macarons

Sparkling, jewel-toned macarons filled with a rich vanilla or champagne-flavored buttercream, dusted with edible glitter to mimic diamonds.

"Golden Gun" Caramelized Banana

Bananas flambéed with dark rum and brown sugar, served with a golden caramel sauce.

"Octopussy" Seafood Paella

A Spanish-style paella loaded with octopus, shrimp, mussels, and saffron-infused rice.

"A View to a Grill" Steak

A perfectly grilled ribeye steak, served with a red wine reduction and a side of roasted garlic mashed potatoes.

"The Spy Who Loved Meat" (Lamb Chops)

Grilled lamb chops marinated with rosemary, garlic, and lemon, served with a side of mint jelly.

"For Your Fries Only" (Truffle Fries)

Crispy truffle fries topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, served with a trio of dipping sauces.

"Casino Royale" Black Forest Cake

A decadent Black Forest cake made with layers of chocolate sponge, whipped cream, and cherries, dusted with cocoa powder for a luxurious finish.

"Skyfall" Blueberry Pancakes

Fluffy pancakes infused with blueberries, drizzled with maple syrup and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar to resemble a sky at dusk.

"Spectre" Martini Gelée

A sophisticated dessert made from gelatinized martini, with layers of vodka and vermouth, garnished with a lemon twist.

"No Thyme to Die" Herb-Crusted Salmon

Salmon fillets encrusted with a mix of fresh thyme, breadcrumbs, and lemon zest, baked to perfection and served with a light lemon butter sauce.

"Quantum of Salad"

A composed salad with precisely arranged ingredients, such as avocado, cherry tomatoes, grilled chicken, and microgreens, served with a light vinaigrette.

"Tomorrow Never Pies" (Mini Pies)

A selection of mini savory pies, such as beef and ale, chicken and mushroom, or vegetable curry, served as a nod to the traditional British pie.

"Her Majesty's Secret Soufflé"

A light and airy cheese soufflé, served piping hot, in honour of Bond's service to the Queen.

[frajer]

I think he's attempting re-entrée

[easytarget]

"Re-rewind, when the crowd say Hotel Inspector"

[Edgar Balloon III]

The Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone (a hotel with a reputation of being dreadful that is richly deserved) is hosting a "Vica (sic) of Dibley comedy dinner show."

https://www.facebook.com/share/zEdrGRGzds1NnfPi/

I regularly see Fawlty Towers and Only Fools and Horses shows promoted, but I've never seen The Vicar of Dibley used before.

But nothing would get me to set foot back inside the Grand Burstin Hotel.

[Fambo Number Mive]

Does the Vicar of Dibley have that many fans? I see one person is going so far according to their Facebook page.

[Fambo Number Mive]

The Grand Burstin has some very mixed reviews on Trip Advisor. One reviewer says they would rather camp out in a public toilet.

[Edgar Balloon III]

The Grand Burstin has some very mixed reviews on Trip Advisor. One reviewer says they would rather camp out in a public toilet.

I worked there for a while. It's a fucking appalling place.

[Gurke and Hare]

It's a fucking appalling place.

Or to put it another way, a Britannia Group hotel.

[purlieu]

But nothing would get me to set foot back inside the Grand Burstin Hotel.

But it's shaped a bit like a big ship!!

[Ferris]

The Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone

Wes Anderson slapstick project "too broad" say fans.

[Fambo Number Mive]

I like how the different corridors are named like prison wings.

Don't watch this video whilst eating.

[Sonny_Jim]

I had an excellent comedy moment when I stayed there.  Whilst checking in I commented to my fellow guests that the place didn't look *that* bad, and then a picture fell off the wall.

Then when trying to use the lift to our room, I pushed the up button and waited.  After waiting for a while thinking the lift was broken, a member of staff walked past and told us 'You have to press down button to bring the lift down' and looked at me like I was a fucking idiot.

Also signs on the bathroom mirror proudly explaining that yes, the tap water is totally safe to drink.

[Vince the Shirker]

Are sitcom-themed dining experiences a bizarre little phenomenon unique to the UK? I don't recall ever hearing about, say, Frasier-themed dining experiences in the US, or even You Rang, M'Lord?-themed dining experiences in Hungary.

[Mr Trumpet]

Has anyone done a restaurant experience themed around popular sitcom The Bear?

I had a panic attack in a Wahaca if that counts

[dissolute ocelot]

But it's shaped a bit like a big ship!!

So was the Titanic. Although you can do multiple Titanic dining experiences too.

[purlieu]

Also signs on the bathroom mirror proudly explaining that yes, the tap water is totally safe to drink.

To be fair, there are places on the continent where it's not, and it probably does get quite a few Europeans staying.

[Ignatius_S]

Are sitcom-themed dining experiences a bizarre little phenomenon unique to the UK? I don't recall ever hearing about, say, Frasier-themed dining experiences in the US, or even You Rang, M'Lord?-themed dining experiences in Hungary.

Hardly.

The concept actually started in the US.

A fair amount of bars in America named themselves Duffy's Tavern, after the the sitcom. But in the early 1950s, there were several official taverns, which were more food-based (capitalising on the trend of dinner theatre) and had actors portraying the characters from the series. The series was well-known for guest stars playing themselves, which was replicated to a lesser degree in these places.

There was also a short-lived attempt to have one for I Love Lucy, which is a shame as it was a great idea. The venue was in a nightclub where Desi Arnaz, whose band was supposed to have a residency at and like the series, there were shenanigans involving Lucy trying to get into show business. Unfortunately, due to the couple  splitting in real life, it was felt it was best not to continue with the business.

[PlanktonSideburns]

BURSTIN MAKES ME FEEEL GOOOOOD

[Fambo Number Mive]

There's a Phoenix Nights dining experience in Cheshire in October: https://brioentertainment.org/event/a-night-at-the-phoenix-comedy-dining-experience/

There may be a special guest!

[Fambo Number Mive]

Also a Fawlty Towers murder mystery night in Upminster:

...A murder mystery... Fawlty style!
Basil's plans to host a murder mystery evening at Fawlty Towers are scuppered when the Hotel Inspector is actually found murdered in his room! Typical...
All the staff at Fawlty Towers have a motive. But who is responsible?
Collect the clues, question the characters and solve the mystery!
For a unique, interactive murder mystery dinner... Pop along to Fawlty Towers for Murderous Mayhem!...

And a Fawlty Towers Comedy Dining Casino Night in Somerset.

Maybe there should be a Fawlty Towers Dogging Experience where "Basil" and "Sybil" drive up to the ring of cars in a Austin 1100 Countryman and get the dogging start. The event ends with a volunteer being given a good thrashing by "Basil" over the boot of the Countryman (sheet placed over boot as the car is a rental).

[idunnosomename]

Bit of an insight here via google lens

[Icehaven]

I went to the Black Country Boating Festival today and got this lovely card



Hitler Rodders to the left there is a new take, unless it's a Goodnight Sweetheart crossover.

[Fambo Number Mive]

The Rodney on the right has the look of Paul McCartney. It's a great drawing though, the artist has real talent. OFAH if the three main characters were all Rodney. Can you imagine it?

Was the boating festival any good and is it worth a visit for people who live outside Birmingham?

[Captain Z]

Fair play, he nailed it by the third attempt.

[idunnosomename]

Hitler Rodders to the left there

I'll fetch Del Stalin from the van

[Fambo Number Mive]

Could be an episode of Only Fools and Horses in space where they visit a parallel universe where everyone in Peckham is a Rodney.