Brixton chitter chatter and news and updates (Feb-Aug 2011)

[TruXta]

I've done much worse... at least I remember most of what I was up to! Except exactly where the fucking fuck this place was and how the hell I ended up there.

 

[TruXta]

Found the place, the doorman/proprietor remembered me (seeing as I was the only white bloked), and also remembered that some girl had scarpered with my bag. at myself more than anything else.

 

[uk benzo]

New place opened up opposite Hoot called Brixton Space. Anyone been?

 

[gaijingirl]

New place opened up opposite Hoot called Brixton Space. Anyone been?

It's their opening tonight. I just walked past and they were polishing up glasses. I think judging by their facebook page that they're going to be a restaurant - possibly run by Spaniards or maybe Italians/French - but it seems that maybe tonight is just an opening party rather than full service (from what I could see looking through their window). It's quite intriguing looking - could be good. We might try and get down there this week if we can get a babysitter.

 

[TruXta]

Is the Brixton Village open today? Interwebz say no, but I seem to have been down on Sundays before...

 

[editor]

It's usually open on a Sunday.

 

[nick h.]

Brixton in the TV news tonight because of the premiere of this film http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-13338084. London Tonight have just done a piece about a guy trying to get a permanent pitch for Brixton cricket club. C4 News were filming in Blacker Dread this morning.

 

[Ms T]

Han and I tried Curry Ono in Market Row yesterday for lunch (Japanese curry place). It was fab and I urge you all to give it a go.

 

[Badgers]

It's their opening tonight. I just walked past and they were polishing up glasses. I think judging by their facebook page that they're going to be a restaurant - possibly run by Spaniards or maybe Italians/French - but it seems that maybe tonight is just an opening party rather than full service (from what I could see looking through their window). It's quite intriguing looking - could be good. We might try and get down there this week if we can get a babysitter.

Have you popped in yet GG?
It looks good inside and I had a brief chat with the people working on it but not been in yet.

 

[gaijingirl]

Have you popped in yet GG?
It looks good inside and I had a brief chat with the people working on it but not been in yet.

no - not had a chance - what was it like? What kind of food do they do? What kind of prices? Any veggie food? We have a babysitter for Thursday and tons of places we want to try..

 

[tarannau]

Went past there last night and it seemed closed fwiw, or at least so empty and unlit that I barely noticed it as I loped past. It did have a sign outside suggesting that someone had objected to them having an alcohol licence, so it seems they've had to take an unexpected step back.

 

[gaijingirl]

Went past there last night and it seemed closed fwiw, or at least so empty and unlit that I barely noticed it as I loped past. It did have a sign outside suggesting that someone had objected to them having an alcohol licence, so it seems they've had to take an unexpected step back.

Yes... there was stuff on their facebook page about that..

 

[Badgers]

Went past there last night and it seemed closed fwiw, or at least so empty and unlit that I barely noticed it as I loped past. It did have a sign outside suggesting that someone had objected to them having an alcohol licence, so it seems they've had to take an unexpected step back.

Yeah, someone (I think one person) has complained about it.
Last night the door was open but lights were off and the window had a number of emails to Lambeth licensing showing support for them.
I will grab the details later and send an email I think.

 

[Daphne]

What's the link for the Facebook page?

 

[Orang Utan]

for some reason it won't let me link, but you could always type brixton space into search and see where it takes you

 

[Daphne]

have, but I couldn't find it. Are you on twitter? could you please tweet me the link @thebrixtonite

 

[Daphne]

I tried that, but didn't get any results-Just some Facebook check ins. Could you or anyone else please tweet it to me? @thebrixtone

 

[nick h.]

Brixton Hillbillies, keep your heads down. A whole fleet of police heading your way, including three gun cars.

 

[Badgers]

Heading my way?

 

[nick h.]

Up the hill.

 

[ajdown]

What's a "gun car"? Something a bit like a tank but faster?

 

[nick h.]

Armed response vehicle

 

[ajdown]

I haven't heard much noise so I'm guessing they went straight past and on into Streatham or somewhere.

Unless you know different?

 

[nick h.]

No, I only saw them from Windrush Sq.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Brixton Hillbillies, keep your heads down. A whole fleet of police heading your way, including three gun cars.

Tea break probably

 

[nick h.]

New coffee/fresh bread/sandwich shop in the arcade (near the Atlantic Road entrance) called The Breadroom. The croissants look good. It's a croissanty kind of place, very chic. Illy coffee. Wifi. Quiches. Posh magazines.

 

[TruXta]

New coffee/fresh bread/sandwich shop in the arcade (near the Atlantic Road entrance) called The Breadroom. The croissants look good. It's a croissanty kind of place, very chic. Illy coffee. Wifi. Quiches. Posh magazines.

Best check it out in your finest super skinnies.

 

[miss minnie]

New coffee/fresh bread/sandwich shop in the arcade (near the Atlantic Road entrance) called The Breadroom. The croissants look good. It's a croissanty kind of place, very chic. Illy coffee. Wifi. Quiches. Posh magazines.

Which arcade?

 

[nick h.]

Market Row.

 

[nick h.]

Best check it out in your finest super skinnies.

I'm having a delicious quiche and salad at an outside table, competing for space with a wobbly Strongbow drinker who occasionally meanders to Ralph's Gift Box opposite to serve a customer. Posh plate. Posh oil and and vinegar thing. I'm wifiing in my Vivienne Westwood and my Nicole Farhi. The end is nigh.