The FARC's were due for a disappointing outing and unfortunately this one came at the at the hands of my previously beloved HOP.
HOP you were disappointing last night! In search of comfort and good food, the FARC's headed out to the HOP to imbibe, chat and eat. Fortunately, the good conversation was present as always but that only served to fill in the dreadful gap between ordering and receiving our pub grub. It was a lengthy wait and it could have been eased by better drink service or a status report, I think I must have shot Christine a few 'where's our food dude?' looks a few times during our chat!
Once arrived, it was nothing special. The FARCS engaged in a discerning discussion over "sweaty pastry" for the steak and mushroom pie lacked a flaky crusty and seemed on the verge of imploding from steam, excessive liquids or good ol' plain microwave treatment. The braised pulled pork sandwich was delicious, the charred onions were a nice touch and the pulled pork was tender however the bread was a tad on the spongy side. Methinks a more softer bun would have been a more appropriate vehicle for the pulled pork.
All in all, quite a disappointing outing for the FARC tonight-we'll be looking to rebound next week!