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Against chain restraunts

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Amy34555 · 10/09/2025 21:48

My husband got invited out with his boss and family's obviously. I'm sorry but last iguanas is not somewhere to be taken by a boss. Never heard of it. Quick search on Google.th first thing that came up was Iceland new range. If something is in Iceland I'm very sorry but no

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NoThanksNeeded · 10/09/2025 22:55

The first thing I get when I Google Las Iguanas is not the Iceland range...

Ponderingwindow · 10/09/2025 22:54

Chains are wonderful for work meals because chains are much more likely to provide ingredient lists. That means people can check all allergens, not just common allergens in advance. If they don’t publish the information, they are still more likely to have the detailed information available onsite.

finding out the ingredients in something as simple as a piece of bread can be surprisingly difficult in a restaurant.

work meals need to account for medical restrictions.

Hallywally · 10/09/2025 22:52

@Dartmoorcheffyit is Wednesday! 🤣 I promise I’m not pissed, just hormonally deranged 😂😂

Magnificentkitteh · 10/09/2025 22:51

Sundaymorningcalla · 10/09/2025 22:31

Respectfully OP, loads of chefs have their own range in Iceland, would you give their restaurants a miss too?

You sound like a snob, an alcoholic one as well. Drinking on a wednesday, shame. Shame indeed.

Edited

This is a bit ridiculous as well TBF. I'm drinking on a Wednesday and not the least but ashamed, but would also jump at a free meal out.

YouMightThinkThat · 10/09/2025 22:49

I think Jay Rayner’s job at the FT is probably safe for the time being 😂

swingingbytheseat · 10/09/2025 22:47

It is particularly bland food, Wahacca is better

CoffeeCantata · 10/09/2025 22:43

Mutability · 10/09/2025 22:40

I’ve not heard if Las Iguanas, maybe it’s regional thing. But we regularly go to Cote, The Ivy, Pizza Express and Wagamama as these are all local to us and great for a cheap meal. I can’t be snobbish about such things.

Cote!

That’s the one I couldn’t remember. Thank you.

Another nice one.

MolluscMonday · 10/09/2025 22:42

To be able to look down on people whilst being almost illiterate yourself is quite the feat, OP.

TowersofGable · 10/09/2025 22:41

It’s standard chain restaurant fare - perfectly fine, and ultimately a free dinner. I wouldn’t be complaining.

Mutability · 10/09/2025 22:40

I’ve not heard if Las Iguanas, maybe it’s regional thing. But we regularly go to Cote, The Ivy, Pizza Express and Wagamama as these are all local to us and great for a cheap meal. I can’t be snobbish about such things.

Dartmoorcheffy · 10/09/2025 22:38

Hallywally · 10/09/2025 22:36

You’re pissed from red wine at 9pm on a Thursday night but you’re too classy to go to a chain restaurant? Okay love. Whatever you say.

Please tell me its not Thursday and is still weds or ive lost 24 hrs 🤣🤣

RampantIvy · 10/09/2025 22:38

I had no idea that Las Iguanas had ranges in Iceland. I never shop there.

What does it say about the OP that she knows this?

Hallywally · 10/09/2025 22:36

You’re pissed from red wine at 9pm on a Thursday night but you’re too classy to go to a chain restaurant? Okay love. Whatever you say.

RosesAndHellebores · 10/09/2025 22:36

Never heard of it. The boss paid. Wasn't presented as fine dining.

It might be an issue if the boss is a Magic Circle Partner and your DH is a rising Associate. OTH DH earnt more than them for most of his career and last minute with colleagues might have been local curry house or fish and chips - occasionally wives/husbands/so's would join
They were partial to that if clients weren't paying.

SquaredPaper · 10/09/2025 22:33

Are you just cross the boss didn’t invite you to sample Mexican chain delights?

TheCurious0range · 10/09/2025 22:32

CoffeeCantata · 10/09/2025 22:29

I was trying to avoid drawing attention to OP’s SPAG.😂

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PhilosophicalCheeseSandwich · 10/09/2025 22:32

I like that you're so sorry about it.

Sundaymorningcalla · 10/09/2025 22:31

Respectfully OP, loads of chefs have their own range in Iceland, would you give their restaurants a miss too?

You sound like a snob, an alcoholic one as well. Drinking on a wednesday, shame. Shame indeed.

Hallywally · 10/09/2025 22:30

Doesn’t even occur to me to ponder whether somewhere is part of a chain before I go eat there but I’m common as muck 😂

catin8oot5 · 10/09/2025 22:29

Where did your boss take you and your co-workers this year OP?

CoffeeCantata · 10/09/2025 22:29

TheCurious0range · 10/09/2025 22:22

Anyone else read Restraunt in a Micky Flanagan accent?

I was trying to avoid drawing attention to OP’s SPAG.😂

tilypu · 10/09/2025 22:28

Wow.

I really hope you didn't/don't go. For the sake of your husband and his professional relationship with his boss.

CoffeeCantata · 10/09/2025 22:28

I’m posh, OP, and I LOVE a chain restaurant.

Zaza, Zizzi, Bill’s, Pizza Express, that French one…can’t remember the name etc etc.

You don’t know what you’re missing!

TheCurious0range · 10/09/2025 22:22

Anyone else read Restraunt in a Micky Flanagan accent?

ilovesooty · 10/09/2025 22:22

Be honest most ppl would think the same

It appears not.