2009-11-03

Definitely Don't Eat Here



That's the riverside terrace of Revolution, it's just off Coney Street in York.  I took this picture while eating next door at City Screen.  I'm sure that you've spotted it already but I'll repeat it just in case.

"We were actually blown away by how good the food was" - Yorkshire Evening Post.

Actually blown away?  Had you said, "We were blown away by how good the food was" I would have understood that you were using the term figuratively.  But to state that you were "actually blown away"?  How?  Where to?  Obviously you weren't blown far enough, as you were able to post your fatuous review.

I don't know what scares me more, that someone wrote that in a review, that the Yorkshire Evening Post apparently employ no sub-editors and printed it, or that Revolution actually (note correct usage) use this to promote themselves.

I am boycotting Revolution and the Yorkshire Evening Post, obviously.

11 comments:

Helen Mead said...

I am going to write about this next week. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.

Marc said...

Excellent Helen, I look forward to reading your new, improved column.

Sexy Helen Mead said...

Not as much as I am going to enjoy writing it. It is also a health and safety issue. I have seen many people nearly bang their heads on it.

Marc said...

While they were walking or while they were being blown somewhere by the food?

Jonathan said...

That's a very good photo.

Marc said...

Thanks, it's good to know that I can eat chips and retain my aptitude for composition at the same time.

Sarah said...

If I wasn't boycotting my local Revolution I would let you know if they promote themselves using similar means.

Rachel Simmo said...

They should really turn down the fans in there.

Jonathan said...

Why is everyone boycotting Revolution? Should I be doing the same?

Sarah said...

They kicked a group of us out one time. I haven't been back since. Not that I've been barred, I just don't particularly want to go back.

Marc said...

@Sarah That's a great reason not to go back. There's nothing more satisfying than holding a grudge for years.

@Rachel Took me a while to get that, well done.

@Jonathan Yes.