Yesterday saw Kentishtowner Jonathan Simpson become Camden’s “rock ‘n’ roll” mayor for the second time. And here he is, in all his finery, posing on what can only be called “the Spice Girls staircase” at the Town Hall. “Hopefully I will still be rock ‘n’ roll,” he told us this morning. And, suitably enough, the …
Jonathan Simpson is the new Mayor of Camden. Here’s his Top 5 Read More »
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 …
1. Let the Crimbo Banqueting Begin. Grub London has taken up residence at Open Kitchen Camden, in the former Meribel Brasserie under the arches of Camden Road station, offering a chance to enjoy a Christmas banquet encompassing mini turkey, barberry and cumin patties along with an eight hour braised short rib. Sounds tempting. Open booking …
1. The oldest alliance in the world is between the English and the Portuguese. It’s been there for 700 years. We have different qualities – English people are more cold and the Portuguese warmer – but it doesn’t make any difference to our friendship. 2. Treat your customers as family. It’s very important to look …
Life Tips #21: Nuno Lobo, The Wine Cellar, Kentish Town Road Read More »
Understandably, The Wine Cellar has a strong reputation for the unbeatable selection of Portuguese vino held in its cavernous downstairs room. Local booze connoisseurs know to keep an eye out for the special tasting events that take place around the long central table, too. But coffee geeks are also to be found here. At 10am …
A Cheeky Coffee @ The Wine Cellar, Kentish Town Road Read More »
1. Arancini Brothers 2. Bean About Town 3. The Wine Cellar Kentish Town finally has good coffee. Voting in this category was wide open, with a couple of (always apologetic) votes for the big boy newcomers Costa and Pret among them (incidentally, the debate continues to rage over how positive the arrival of these two chains on …
The lights are dazzling on Kentish Town Road, the tree seller is parked outside the station, and newly-arrived Miss KT – giddy at the prospect of her first Christmas in NW5 – is already on her seventh consecutive night out (yes, it was her you saw stumbling, ‘bab in hand, out of E.Mono last night). …
