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Restaurant
Guide
Blind Lemon's
Jerry Lebens has a zestful time
at Blind Lemon Alley
 Funny
isn't it? You set up this nice little number, get it bubbling
along nicely, then things go all wobbly and unneccessary.
Sorry, It's deep philosophical doubts about reviewing again.
Let's
assume that you enjoy your grub as much as I do and, quite
understandably, you're a tad jealous of my role here...
"What does he know after all?" you think, "do
better myself," "nosebag every month," "I
dunno, the world's his lobster"…
Of course
you're right. But, honestly, this is no primrose path. There
are journalistic scruples and Other Factors to be taken
into consideration. And, to cut a long story short, The
Other Factor has cottoned on to the idea that she can order
whatever she likes. Doesn't matter what I fancy. Oh no.
I have to be responsible and choose something complementary,
don't I. I have to test the wide variety of dishes on offer.
And write the articles too.
Where
and how did I discover this? Blind Lemon Alley, bijou little
Tex-Mex, just off Middle Steet. It started quite well. "Let's
share some Deep Fried Potato Skins with Guacamole,"
she says (£4.95, and very nice too.) "Then I'll
have the 6oz Beefburger with Garlic Cream Cheese and Fries
(£7.95)... What about you?" Exactly. What about
me. "But, that's what I wanted," I say. "What
a shame," she says calmly, flashing lots of extra teeth.
"So, what am I having?" I say, aiming to remain
connected to my own dentition... "You're having the
The West Coast Tortilla Wrap with Chicken and Asparagus
(£9.95) and a bottle of Coldridge Estate 2001 Shiraz
Cabernet" (£14.25)..."Oh. Lovely."
..."You
can say that the burger is really garlicy, and that the
wine is good, very quaffable... got that? How's your wrap?"
"It's lovely, thanks."
...."And don't forget to say that the fries are good
too, very crispy. That salad looks tasty, aren't you going
to finish it?"
...."Er, no thanks, I'm feeling a bit tired"...
"That's ok darling, you sit tight while I order the
dessert - Eli's Genuine Chicago Cheese Cake. Please. (£4.50)...
nothing for you?"
..."No thanks."
..."Off your tucker dear? What a shame. This cheesecake's
just to die for."
The
Other Factor rates Blind Lemon Alley very highly.
Essential
Info
Atmosphere: tiny and cosy, the interior is an almost original
old cottage.
Service: Friendly and attentive.
Drinks: Bottled Beers/Cider £2.95-£3.95.
House Wines: Wide Selection from £13.95-£25.50.
Spirits iro £3.50.
Specials: Two Courses for £9.95 anytime. Sunday
night Blues Music.
Blind Lemon Alley
41 Middle Street
Brighton
BN1 1AL
01273 205151
www.bluescompany.co.uk
copyright The Insight 2002
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