tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058446.post561882708979487562..comments2024-03-28T18:21:28.264+11:00Comments on What I cooked last night.: How to run a truly bad restaurant.paul kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17237328574655467680noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058446.post-73919149676138442752023-12-16T22:06:35.185+11:002023-12-16T22:06:35.185+11:00I used to work there in the mid 80sI used to work there in the mid 80sAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058446.post-84913549327530442332023-09-20T14:16:33.492+10:002023-09-20T14:16:33.492+10:00I worked at Robs Carousel from ‘66 for 3 years. It...I worked at Robs Carousel from ‘66 for 3 years. It was fantastic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058446.post-60986345279680120842020-04-05T15:09:50.309+10:002020-04-05T15:09:50.309+10:00I just loved Carousel, I was taken at first by my ...I just loved Carousel, I was taken at first by my auntie and it went on to be a family favourite. My nan just loved the brandy Alexander’s and the grasshoppers. I went in my early 20’s with friends and experienced large balloon glasses filled with coffee, cream and Galliano. I have extremely fond memories of Carousel girthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16755125175600888138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058446.post-86203279414337561062019-07-05T13:10:48.864+10:002019-07-05T13:10:48.864+10:00I agree. We always went there for special occasio...I agree. We always went there for special occasions. And you are wrong...the entire place was NOT on the small revolving circle. That was a small section of this large restaurant. There were tables and booths with amazing views of the lake and spectacular water and lights shows from the water fountains over the lake. The food was great. You really got your report very wrong. LauraLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15713181093346482774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058446.post-61343216745571375292017-04-16T16:29:17.634+10:002017-04-16T16:29:17.634+10:00Witty piece. Although, talk about sticking the poi...Witty piece. Although, talk about sticking the pointy – toed shoes into a much – loved local eatery. Personally, I can't remember anything about Rob's that was even remotely “appalling”! “...no restaurant with good views ever has good food” ? You mean like the Caprice at Rose Bay in Sydney ? Rob's Carousel “.. didn't last .. of course” ? Not sure about that one either. Had a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058446.post-61289161775993254752016-10-26T18:08:33.869+11:002016-10-26T18:08:33.869+11:00Robs Carousel was brilliant..I went there as a kid...Robs Carousel was brilliant..I went there as a kid and it was always great. as was McClures where you ordered your meal from a phone booth at your table..bring them back i say..restaurants today are so boring and uptight..<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058446.post-82555967118766840972016-06-01T21:38:58.755+10:002016-06-01T21:38:58.755+10:00Rob's Carousel in the 1960's was excellent...Rob's Carousel in the 1960's was excellent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058446.post-73271837324335683812015-05-02T19:54:15.016+10:002015-05-02T19:54:15.016+10:00Yes I remember Robb's Carousel Restaurant in A...Yes I remember Robb's Carousel Restaurant in Albert Park very well - went their frequently on dates trying to impress a new girlfriend (the technique worked as my wife of 5o years and I went their often during our courtship.) Also went to McClure's on St Kilda Road - where you studies the menu, then picked up a telephone that was on your table and placed your order. Mr McClure owned a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058446.post-32622422587181417232010-07-14T22:57:29.340+10:002010-07-14T22:57:29.340+10:00Have fond memories of going to Rob's Carousel,...Have fond memories of going to Rob's Carousel, loved the atmosphere and the view of Albert Park lake. We used to enjoy having the cocktails there with the swizzle sticks,it was a different experience to other restuarants.Still have my memories of going there.whiteyangel2002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058446.post-6280908545953849792010-04-12T09:49:39.169+10:002010-04-12T09:49:39.169+10:00WD, are you sure that wasn't McClures in St Ki...WD, are you sure that wasn't McClures in St Kilda Rd, where you ordered from a telephone on your table? <br /><br />Kimbofo, you must have seen its television commercial - and that brings to mind a third qualifying feature for truly bad restaurants - a television commercial with a dreadful jingle. (Remember The Swagman?)<br /><br />Dr. Alice, I think Sydney has a similar raised restaurant. kitchen handhttp://www.verygoodcooking.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058446.post-68290883676391824882010-04-12T09:38:48.935+10:002010-04-12T09:38:48.935+10:00I can think of two rotating restaurants in the Sta...I can think of two rotating restaurants in the States: the Space Needle restaurant in Seattle, and the Encounter Restaurant at Los Angeles Int'l Airport. No idea what the food is like at either one. I did eat once at the Encounter, but my parents took me there thirty years ago and I can't remember what the food was like. They are both well above ground and accessible only by elevator.Dr. Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04776830530694403715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058446.post-51064817351381749952010-04-12T06:13:01.015+10:002010-04-12T06:13:01.015+10:00Hahahaha, that's hilarious. I had forgotten al...Hahahaha, that's hilarious. I had forgotten all about Rob's Carousel. As a kid I was completely fascinated by that restuarant and always used to bug my parents about going... I don't think we ever went. The fact that it had huge appeal to kids probably speaks volumes!kimbofohttp://kimbofo.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058446.post-64076716301494874392010-04-11T15:25:24.589+10:002010-04-11T15:25:24.589+10:00My daughter says Shannon Bennett should wash his h...My daughter says Shannon Bennett should wash his hair.....White Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534048060329465218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058446.post-7789212145590128122010-04-11T15:21:30.390+10:002010-04-11T15:21:30.390+10:00I'm here with my sil....As far as he's con...I'm here with my sil....As far as he's concerned Rob's Carousel was the grooviest, funkiest thing in the 60's when everyone else was being deadly serious...he loved the swizzle sticks, fancy match books,saucy waitresses in leotards offset by patrons in grey cardigans and patent shoes....He wishes those days of unselfconsciousness would return so he could get to wear his cardi White Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534048060329465218noreply@blogger.com