Calypso Caribbean Restaurant

K.S.H · 28-03-2010, 17:27

Calypso Caribbean Restaurant, Woodlands Hotel, Preston New Rd, Blackburn, BB2 7AA, 01254 261020

Anyone else been?

What a night, cracking food and something different than the usual Indian, Chinese and Italians round here.

I was invited to an old woman's birthday there yesterday, had heard of this place a few week ago and it was highly recommended so I was looking forward to going although not too sure what to expect.
There was 12 of us plus the old woman, any more than 6 and you can go for their table buffet which is well worth the £15 a head, but its a bit weird really, were all used to getting a small starter and a larger main coarse - aren't we?
Well here it seems the other way round, you start off with spicey chicken legs, jerk chicken (that good I had 3 pieces of this) kebab skewer, dumplings, plantain, roast potatoes, corn on the cob, some kind of pie/pastie that was really nice, black bean salad, coleslaw, rice and peas - and I'm sure i have forgot some of it

Well after you have tucked into all that and ready for busting they ask you if your ready for your curry

The curry was gorgeous and a bit on the hot side too, one of them were it gets hotter after every mouthful so beware if you plan on going

Bar downstairs has no draught beers and limited spirits, you can buy drinks in the bar upstairs though and take them down to the restaurant (Restaurant is in the celler)
Give it a try, the bar upstairs is open to anyone, live singer on Saturday nights but the place was a bit quiet - shame really.
The OLD woman loved it, she might even be along soon and tell us what she thought of the night, that's if she can remember going there, I think dementure's setting in a bit

flashy · 28-03-2010, 18:14

greedy get

buttonsmum · 28-03-2010, 19:06

Sounds good, may have to pay a visit, as you say it makes a change from the usual Indian, Chinese and Italian.

K.S.H · 28-03-2010, 19:28

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greedy get

Nah, greeds when you fill your plate and leave some, not greedy if you eat it all

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Originally Posted by buttonsmum

Sounds good, may have to pay a visit, as you say it makes a change from the usual Indian, Chinese and Italian.

Well worth a visit, watch that curry though

Thought the owd woman would have been on by now

PS - I forgot to post a link to their facebook page earlier, here it is
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Blackb...v=photos&ref=s

Lace · 29-03-2010, 17:14

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greedy get

Add CHEEKY git to that too!

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Originally Posted by K.S.H

Thought the owd woman would have been on by now

Great night out, foods excellent and plenty of it! Well worth the money. Highly recommended if your looking for nice friendly atmosphere, good food and something a little different.

As for the "owd" woman, she doesn't remember a great deal afterwards, but that could have something to do with the shots of sambuca and not dementia lol,

and, she was still partying long after you had tucked yourself up into bed

flashy · 29-03-2010, 17:16

cheeky greedy git then

yerself · 29-03-2010, 18:40

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Originally Posted by K.S.H

The curry was gorgeous

Was it curry goat?

K.S.H · 29-03-2010, 23:24

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Originally Posted by Lace

Add CHEEKY git to that too!

Great night out, foods excellent and plenty of it! Well worth the money. Highly recommended if your looking for nice friendly atmosphere, good food and something a little different.

As for the "owd" woman, she doesn't remember a great deal afterwards, but that could have something to do with the shots of sambuca and not dementia lol,

and, she was still partying long after you had tucked yourself up into bed

you had no choice when your carers left and took your zimmer frame with them!