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Brixton chitter-chatter and news - Oct 2011

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I was only in Italy for 2 days, 1 day in the sunny south and the next day up in the north where Ski Sunday was being filmed :D
 
I had a look at the menu of that new(ish) Mexican place a few doors down from Franco Manca the other day. Looks good - a fairly small menu but sometimes that's the way - keep it small and do it well. I intend to eat there very soon. However, they do claim to be "the only Mexican in Brixton" - are they not aware of El Panzon at the Hootanannay?
 
Crosspost but i went into the mexican in the market last night for the first time and although the atmosphere and service were good, the portions were absolutely tiny for the price. Left £40 down and hungry.
 
Brixton Hatter said:
I had a look at the menu of that new(ish) Mexican place a few doors down from Franco Manca the other day. Looks good - a fairly small menu but sometimes that's the way - keep it small and do it well. I intend to eat there very soon. However, they do claim to be "the only Mexican in Brixton" - are they not aware of El Panzon at the Hootanannay?
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I really hate to say this. Had deluxe burrito from El Panzon recently and it was a bit shit. The fillings were different and it was a bit watery. Have always enjoyed their food so hoping it is a one off but the difference was very clear. I did not even want it after eating half (I did eat it) :(
 
Badgers said:
I really hate to say this. Had deluxe burrito from El Panzon recently and it was a bit shit. The fillings were different and it was a bit watery. Have always enjoyed their food so hoping it is a one off but the difference was very clear. I did not even want it after eating half (I did eat it) :(
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Yeah El Panzon are generally pretty good and consistent but I think the staff may swap around quite a bit...the main guy doesn't seem to be there much these days so I guess he uses a variety of different chefs/cooks...
 
Brixton Hatter said:
I had a look at the menu of that new(ish) Mexican place a few doors down from Franco Manca the other day. Looks good - a fairly small menu but sometimes that's the way - keep it small and do it well. I intend to eat there very soon. However, they do claim to be "the only Mexican in Brixton" - are they not aware of El Panzon at the Hootanannay?
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casa morita is pretty good. if a little slow on service.

went to elephant in brixton village last night and, although i do not like curries, really enjoyed theirs.
 
Bus outside Nisa taped off. broken glass on the ground although I didn't see what was broken. Man in the shop said there was a fight on the bus.
 
Had supper at Cafe Sibilla last night in Granville Arcade.

T'was bloody good. My date's dish was also superb. She said it was "the best restaurant meal she'd ever eaten".
 
I've only eaten there once. It was end of service and they had practically nothing but some mushrooms and peas left so had a mushroom and pea pasta dish and it was lovely.
 
passivejoe said:
Crosspost but i went into the mexican in the market last night for the first time and although the atmosphere and service were good, the portions were absolutely tiny for the price. Left £40 down and hungry.
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Christ, did you have six bottles of imported dark beer with that?
We need some Mexican sweet food. Tamales as the new patties anyone?
 
quimcunx said:
I've only eaten there once. It was end of service and they had practically nothing but some mushrooms and peas left so had a mushroom and pea pasta dish and it was lovely.
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The service is pretty slow, and a bit chaotic, but friendly and they really want you to be happy.

Sibilla came out at the end and drifted from table to table receiving praise and answering questions.

We had two main meals, a bottle of house wine, a dish of very good olives, all for £40.
 
story said:
The service is pretty slow, and a bit chaotic, but friendly and they really want you to be happy.

Sibilla came out at the end and drifted from table to table receiving praise and answering questions.

We had two main meals, a bottle of house wine, a dish of very good olives, all for £40.
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food is excellent at sibilla. but, for bring-your-own reasons, i go elsewhere in BVillage
 
A couple of people mentioned that there was an incident at the Bar & Grill on Friday night, with the place being sealed off with police tape. I'm not going to post up exactly what I heard just in case it's an exaggeration (like such rumours usually are) but was anyone there?
 
I wasn't there but I did notice it was taped off yesterday morning as we went past on the bus about 6am. Probably not much help now I know but hey.
 
story said:
The service is pretty slow, and a bit chaotic, but friendly and they really want you to be happy.

Sibilla came out at the end and drifted from table to table receiving praise and answering questions.

We had two main meals, a bottle of house wine, a dish of very good olives, all for £40.
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The chef's name is Paula and I think she is very talented.
 
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