http://www.weeklygripe.co.uk/category5.asp A Selection of the latest gripes in the category of Food and Drink from The Weekly Gripe UK Webz ©2006 http://www.weeklygripe.co.uk/rss.jpg http://www.weeklygripe.co.uk/category5.asp Having just come back from New Zealand where wine in restaurants is commonly priced at 50% above the retail price (up to 100% in smarter establishments), I realise that we are being ripped off in Britain. http://www.weeklygripe.co.uk/a577.asp I was refused tap water on the grounds that 'Health and Safety' regulations meant they were not allowed to serve it. Sheltering behind this pathetic and untrue type of excuse makes me see red. http://www.weeklygripe.co.uk/a560.asp Only the French could be so arrogant and ignorant at the same time about food. They believe they do everything best and food is just one small example. What they are good at is promoting themselves! http://www.weeklygripe.co.uk/a555.asp It made me smile when 'experts' appeared on Sky News recently saying that some wine drinkers are consuming far more alcohol than they realise and their livers may suffer in the long run. You don't say! http://www.weeklygripe.co.uk/a554.asp What ever happened to the traditional British chippy? These days if you're out for a night on the tiles and have a hankering for some fish and chips at pub closing time, the chances are you will be out of luck. http://www.weeklygripe.co.uk/a514.asp Why am I not able to buy White Stilton at my local whitely store? I've requested this cheese over and over again at all my main supermarkets but to no avail. There's nothing that can beat a basic White Stilton served with fresh fruit. http://www.weeklygripe.co.uk/a487.asp Whether yours is a take out skinny on the way to the office or an instant thrown down from the machine at work, chances are you’re joining the 85% of Australian adults who drink at least one cup of coffee a day. http://www.weeklygripe.co.uk/a431.asp It is sometimes very difficult it is to find certain products that are vegetarian friendly. For example gelatin is still used by most mainstream companies in certain foods and sweets, even though there are plenty of suitable alternatives. http://www.weeklygripe.co.uk/a416.asp Last December Greene King removed our local beer Harvey’s Best from one of its pubs The Lewes Arms. Along with many other locals I now drink elsewhere now, but I miss the pub’s features and clientele. http://www.weeklygripe.co.uk/a378.asp I can safely say that the absolute poorest customer service I have ever received was at my local Papa Johns pizza restaurant when I went in to pick up a takeaway meal. http://www.weeklygripe.co.uk/a367.asp