hobnob; hob and nob "to toast each other by turns, to buy alternate rounds of drinks," probably from Middle English habbe "to have" and nabbe, "to have not," hence, "to have and have not, to give and take.", first recorded 1756. We believe in the premise of toasting, sharing and meeting new friends. We also believe in cooking pub style meals the way they were intended: everything from scratch and with a carefully over the top palate.