Tony Randon has run Camden Lock Market reggae specialists Massive International London since 1989. It is one of the area’s handful of surviving vinyl stores, supplying rare dub, the hottest new UK music and Jamaican imports, plus a large range of merchandise from t-shirts, posters and stickers to authentic Jamaican arts and crafts. You’ll also …
Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Tony Randon, reggae shop owner Read More »
There was a time, not so very long ago, when the opening of a new Mexican ‘Cantina’ pretty much signalled an onslaught of persistent tequila girls, sub-Doritos starters and heavy-on-the-rice burritos drowned with inauthentic cheese. Thankfully the cuisine has – finally – captured us Brits’ imagination, and a new breed of taco peddlers is mercifully …
The Big Review: Cafe Chula, West Yard, Camden Lock Read More »
Brush off Camden Lock Market as a tourist-only ghetto at your peril. For those in the know, it’s currently brimming with all sorts of unique boutiques. And for those who find the whole festive consumer thing a chore, we can’t honestly think of another one-stop-shop destination (let alone one withing walking distance) that does it …
Declan O’Hanlon has been at Camden Lock with his popular West Yard Pies for two years. Here’s his winning pie recipe – perfect for a foggy December day, right? Fry the beef in a hot saucepan until well coloured and add a pinch of salt. Remove the beef from the pan, then add the carrot, …
Kentishtowner Kitchen: Declan O’Hanlon’s Steak, Ale & Cheddar Pie Read More »
No matter what your yuletide persuasion – cheer or fear – with the rise of quirky vintage/pop-up markets, late night Xmas shopping options no longer depend on a dreaded trawl along Oxford Street, or soul-destroying slog to Westfield/Brent Cross. We visited the inaugural Winter Market at Camden Lock last week (oh, how we banged on …
It’s no secret that Camden Lock Night Market aims to attract the local foodie and design crowds down to the canalside with their special weekly events. But the pre-loved old Citroën that houses Mark Hix’s Fish Dog was both a surprise presence and big hit at the Night Market’s first seasonal bash yesterday and one …
1. The Return Of The Lock. We loved Camden Lock’s first ever night markets back in the summer: on a warm city evening, the smell of brochettes grilling, the smoke twisting into the air, was surprisingly intoxicating. And it was nice to see the space reclaimed by Londoners rather than the usual mob of tourists. …
Weird, isn’t it, that the foodier bit of Camden Lock (yes, there is one!) has only just realised it should be capitalizing on the night-time success of Red Market, StreetFeast, Brixton Village et al. Well, thank God for that. Because it really is quite good. And yet because we’re so used to seeing a market …
1. Ring My Bell? You may be aware that the work that opens the Olympics is Martin’s Creed’s All The Bells, which takes place tomorrow (Fri 27). It’s a large participative project involving anyone, anywhere, ringing a bell for 3 minutes…just after 8am. 8.12am to be precise. And guess what, you can be a part …
Community Pinboard: It’s Summer Now – with (Olympic) bells on. Read More »
Amidst the tourist chaos, Camden Lock has some surprisingly foodie stalls, but they tend more towards cupcakes and hog roasts than high-tech culinary art. However, Chin Chin Labs has become one of the coolest destinations for sweet-toothed Londoners. Hidden amongst the clothes stalls on a cobbled stretch opposite Shaka Zulu, you’ll see a beautifully-designed, minimalist …
