Cheeky Coffee: Housepresso revisited
A new Italian machine and a particularly punchy blend of beans improve the offering at Gospel Oak’s property cafe
Housepresso
Tired of places closing? Let’s celebrate new openings instead
Sad to see the news today that high streets have “shrunk” in ten out of the twelve towns on the Mary Portas scheme, with most seeing an increase in empty shopping outlets. But it can surely come as no surprise.
Kentishtowner Awards: Best Coffee 2012
Best Coffee was a category that almost couldn’t have existed in Kentish Town three years ago. Even last year the late arrival of Arancini really helped things along, with both newcomers and old favourites neck and neck. So, in our new, coffee-rich postcode, who just missed out in 2012? Doppio Cafe, at #4, an excellent …
Community Pinboard: 7 Tips To Beat The Seasonal Blues
1. Try Life Drawing in a Beautiful Space. Yes, the new show at Zabludowicz Collection is now open for business. T Rooms is artist Matthew Darbyshire’s immersive environment of vinyl banners, a study of individualism and the ability to choose. During Frieze week the gallery has extended opening hours (9 to 14 October Tuesday–Wednesday 12–6pm, …
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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, …
