Brixton news, rumour and general chat - April 2015
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madolesance
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Have you been to see this? There's also a couple of painting of Brixton there.
Mr Retro
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It's very difficult to get a place Dexter, the ballot is way way over-subscribed. I would apply anyway and if you get a place but can't run you can defer it to 2017. Also do it soon, I think the ballot opens a week or so after this years race.
Charities have places but you have to guarantee you will raise a certain amount of money for them.
friendofdorothy
Solidarity against neoliberalism!
I did it in 2013 as a surprise for our civil partnership, and it was a lot less than I would have thought - you could do a line above the films for £50. The Ritzy give the money to charity, that year it went to a Ugandan water charity.
brixtonblade
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Opens on Monday the 4th and closes Friday 9th this year. They used to close ballot as soon as 120k people had registered but by last year that was happening after a couple of hours and so lots of people couldnt register because of work or other reasons and so theyre leaving registrations open. Good news in that you'll be able to get in the ballot if you want but bad news as your odds of getting a place will be very slim. I think the "5 rejections" rule is no more too. Charity places might well be the way forward if you're keen. Or do another marathon.
gdubz
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I did it a few years ago and it was the most amazing experience - people cheering you all the way really picks you up when all your planning goes to shit halfway through and you're suddenly all over the shop. I'd do it every year if I could, but you can only really ask people to sponsor you once. I have applied on the ballot every year since and not got a place. Edinburgh is a nice substitute - a decent amount of supporters, mainly downhill towards the end, people are blaring that proclaimers tune out their front windows all the way to Musselburgh, and last time I was there they had a beer tent at the end with a special marathon beer. Worth a look...
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DietCokeGirl
Fishing in the rivers of life
Loads of stuff marked down in M&S this evening. Treat yourselves. Go wild.
SpamMisery
Pretty comfortable here right under your skin
Omg, that looks amazing
David Clapson
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Urban supports the £11.50 burger shocker 
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No wonder the Ritzy owners have decided that the Brixton demographic can afford higher seat prices than East London.
. No wonder the Ritzy owners have decided that the Brixton demographic can afford higher seat prices than East London.
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
£11.50 is a pretty normal restaurant price. Even takeaways cost similar.
Rushy
basically a scrotum
Bellota (acorn) fed ham is petty bloody lovely. I still find it amazing that it makes such a difference to the taste of the meat but it really does. My Spanish friends have always imported it whenever family go back to Navarra. They bring back a leg and spend 6 months carving it. It is currently quite unusual and exclusive in the UK but the more common place it becomes over here the cheaper it will be so bring it on.
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I'm not entirely sure I'd equate sitting on a bench in a market with a 'restaurant' experience, but if you can afford £11.50 for a takeaway snack, then good on you fella!
I'm sure it tastes delish, mind.
cuppa tee
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NO! Belotta on its own is delish, but to stick it in a bun with a quarter pound of beef is the culinary equivalent of the last days of Rome
Fuck this burger and the decadent fucks that consume it !!!!
gdubz
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Looks lovely. Looking forward to the "Bob Marley/Hurlingham Club Burger" from your man Joshy, no doubt inspired by indentured servant Auntie Sharon. Sorry I meant "family cook".
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I know nothing of these meaty things, but I do know that if I find myself spending that kind of money for a burger and a tiny portion of chips in the street/avenue then I'm either coining it in (huzzah!) or too drunk to appreciate the price tag (whoops!).
T & P
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Is the location/set up any worse that in a pub garden, in particular when sharing a table if the place is busy? Or indeed in 'cosy' restaurants where the space is limited and/or you are sharing a table with other punters (Fujiyama being a prime example)?
I don't think Honest Burgers or indeed any premises in the Village, or in any covered market elsewhere have any less legitimate claim to be a described as a restaurant as pubs or 'traditional' restaurant premises. And with main courses from £8 odd quid, it's pretty good value for money as well compared with countless other restaurants.
SpamMisery
Pretty comfortable here right under your skin
I agree. Eating inside or outside doesn't really affect the 'restaurant' feel to me. Granted it's a sliding scale with 'inside' at the top and 'outside' at the bottom (outside with one of those external heaters somewhere in the middle); but to be honest, after a few jars, it could be the surface of the moon and I'd still enjoy it if it's good food and good company.
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