As regular readers will vouch for, the prospect of a big night plonked in front of the flat screen gogglebox, paws on a filthy takeaway, has never really stoked our fires here at The Kentishtowner. After all, the blog’s raison d’etre was to draw attention to the wonderful range of activities here in central north [...]
March, 2012
Free Week? Walk the 78 Mile Capital Ring
Can anywhere become interesting if the right mindset is applied? When I glimpsed a leaflet in Springfield Park, Clapton, giving details of London’s ‘Capital Ring,’ walking route, I was curious. Inside, a map outlined the 78-mile circular route through Woolwich, Crystal Palace, Wimbledon, Richmond, Harrow-on-the-Hill, Stoke Newington, Highgate and Hackney Wick. We formed a plan: [...]
A Cheeky Coffee @ Houspresso, Gospel Oak
We will admit we’re obsessed with finding the perfect Americano. As regular readers know, in our glorious locale we (and several thousand of you) believe this is served at Arancini Brothers, with Bean About Town roaring in a very close second (well, they do share the same beans). However, we love trying a new place, [...]
Secret Camden: Meribel Brasserie
We’ve all watched Meribel Brasserie lurk under scaffolding, its billboard not hinting at much, its opening delayed. Some of us who are a bit long in the tooth (arise, Mrs Kentishtowner!) may even recall that the venue has been pretty much doomed since it was shut down in the late 90s. Times change. But Meribel [...]
Midweek Dinner: Lord Stanley, Camden
Priced out of NW5 – oh, the irony! – our petite new wood-floored office is just over the fast-flowing river of Camden Road into N7, and a butt’s flick from this classic boozer. Contributor Mark Williams recently raved about their Sunday lunches, but we’re enjoying the food here so much we thought we’d give you [...]
Wednesday Picture: Maud Wilkes Close, Kentish Town
This rather scenic garden is at the back of Maud Wilkes Close, just off Leighton Road, a seemingly unremarkable cul-de-sac of flats and houses built by the St Pancras Housing Association in 1999. Yet this green space, with its almost pastoral views over Lady Margaret Road to the Assembly House, has, like the rest of [...]
Life Tips #10: Joao, Hotel Butler, 39
1. A butler is the extension of an arm for the guest. You call me to unpack, book a table, organize laundry. The guest walks back into the room and the pyjamas are on the bed, the shirts hung up. 2. You know straight away when it’s a lover not a wife. The wife normally [...]
Why It Matters: Camden Garden Centre (yes, even more than Boma)
I’m a keen gardener, but probably not very good at it. Plants seem to wither and die a little more frequently than necessary, but I still love a good horticultural haven. When I first came to north London I’d travel all the way to Enfield to a store a friend recommended there. But then I [...]
Bench Tales: The Postmen’s bench, Kentish Town Delivery Office
‘In Memory Of Postman Edward “Teddy” Hutton, Friend and Colleague Died May 2005′ and ‘In Memory Of Postman Steve Abbott Rest in Peace’ Russell Burke, (Colleague, 49): ‘They were both workmates. The smaller plaque relates to a young lad called Steve Abbott, who came here from another office but sadly died from a brain tumour [...]
The new King’s Cross concourse. Oh my!
If you haven’t taken heed of our guide to ‘neighbouring’ Stoke Newington for your sunny Sunday constitutional, then consider a trip to behold this week’s newly unveiled King’s Cross Station concourse. As you can see, the sweeping design of John McAslan & Partners proto alien architecture is well worth a non-train related visit. It rises [...]
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Wednesday Picture: Let’s make a K-Town cinema or arts space actually happen!
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Why It Matters: Busting the delayed motherhood myth
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Pinboard: a date set for Kentish Town Carnival – and other spring festivals
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Free Weekend? Explore Stoke Newington – and a Top 5 pub guide
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Jonathan Simpson is the new Mayor of Camden. Here’s his Top 5
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The story behind Sian Pattenden’s Kentishtowner Cultural Map prints
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Wednesday Picture: Spies in Kentish Town?
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Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Grace Poulter, 24, Future & Found
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Why It Matters: Busting the delayed motherhood myth
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Why It Matters: Kids Club Kampala
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Natalia S: Would love it for it to be an independent cinema l...
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Sinead: Well put charlotte and agree wholeheartedly. i ha...
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Mavis Pilbeam: Sian may be interested in the exhibition at the We...
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Neil: Is this is a particularly KT problem?...
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Stephen Whitehead: For a lot of people I know, they've put off havin...