The Back StoryTowards the end of last summer WWM, MartinR, Shell and myself where doing a few jobs on my car.
Famished from a hard days mechanicing MartinR knew of a good eatery to recharge our batterys.I can't remember what Shell had, probably scampi, Martin went for a burger and Mike habitually ordered the steak with pepper corn source.
Upon browsing the menu I spotted a double beef burger, double chicken burger, chilly beef, cheese and onion rings all in one bun and all for a 10er, good value for money I thought and made it my selection.
The meals started arriving, Mike's steak came out looking mouth watering on a served on sizzling skillet.
When Martin's 'normal' burger arrive looking quite large my heart rate increased and my finger tips started to perspire as it dawned on me the gravity of what I had ordered.The Rocky music started to play in the pub and the biggest burger you have seen this side of the Atlantic arrived at the table on the back of a low loader!
We all looked at each other, no one spoke, but in our eyes we could see we where all thinking the same thing.
.... we have to come back and bring the MR2 guys!!! The time and the place was set, the we gathered our strongest jaws and our largest bellies.
The battle was a long and hard one! Don't get me wrong, we damaged their ranks quite significantly, but one by one the mortals from our ranks fell until all that where left where the titans WWM and our secret weapon SteveM. They continued a long as they could, hacking, chewing, swallowing, but first WWM and shortly after SteveM both fell.The battle had become the stuff of legend, as new members join the meets the story is taught to them in the form of song so they can pass it themselves to the next generation.
Well now is the time, gather your eating irons, gather your bellies, gather your jaws for on the Monday the 9th of July, we return to the flaming grill!!!
The meeting point - WA11 9AF - 19:00 to leave at 19:25!At this location is an abandoned petrol station that will provide cover from the elements and photo opportunities
The DriveI'll knock something up similar to last time, about 10 miles and 30 mins.
Can't really do much more on a Monday evening after work and still make it somewhere in time for food but it's something.Check back and I'll fill the route in here when I've come up with something.
The Food - WN3 6BL - 20:00Venture, Billinge Road, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6BL
This web site says more than I can.
..http://www.flaminggrillpubs.com/fg/page ... ood-menu/c
And here is the menu.
..http://www.flaminggrillpubs.com/assets/ ... _B1_LR.pdf
Monday night is also King Combo Night
Monday night in Flaming Grill is King Combo Night.
Treat yourself to a FREE upgrade on a King Size combo. Choose a FREE upgrade to a King Size on any of these dishes: Mixed Grill, Ribs & Wings, Turf, Turf & Surf or Sticky Ribs. The mighty 1kg burger challengeFor those feeling brave, for those with eyes bigger than their bellies, but thought who think they can out eat WWM and SteveM and for those who fell in the first battle and are going to rise like the phoenix from there own ashes stronger and more hungry.
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The Flaming Challenge Burger is packed with:
Two flame-grilled 12oz beef burgers
Two breaded chicken fillets
Spicy chilli beef
Melted Cheddar cheese
Onions
Crispy bacon
Onion rings
And served with a giant helping of chips!
Think you can handle the mighty 1kg challenge?
Clear your plate and get your name and photo on the Hall of Flame!
Phil B
