Brixton news, rumours and general chat - Aug 2013

[shifting gears]

Easy to have a pop at someone who isn't here to stand up for themselves, though, isn't it.

Easy to be a smug git on the internet too, apparently.

 

[Ms T]

So it's South Ken, Shoreditch, London Bridge, Soho, Borough... and now Brixton for Brindisa.

We're becoming a chain destination.

http://www.brindisa.com

Innit. I was a bit surprised tbh. Mentioned it to the owner of A&C Continental when we were having a chat about his holidays. He's not surprised, but also not particularly worried. He also said that Railtrack (who own all those units) would like a quality butcher to move in.

 

[Onket]

Easy to be a smug git on the internet too, apparently.

If feeling a bit uneasy at seeing someone getting a kick in by people who basically agree with them = smug. I am guilty.

 

[BJM2012]

FAO Brixton Hill folk, Sulinas Road/Morrish Road street party is taking place on Sunday. Fancy dress themed (I assume for kids) according to the flyer outside my front door. Worth a look. Last year's party was really good and nicely boozy. Although I think it might've pissed it down last time.

 

[shifting gears]

I'll leave it after this, cos I've seen you're like a dog with a bone when it comes to bickering.

In my opinion, the guy acted like a cunt. Editor elaborated enough for me to decide that. Seeing as I don't know the BS dweller involved, I'll make a judgement that it was shitty behaviour. If you'd like to track him down, I'll tell him in person.

And since when did a post on a forum constitute a kicking?

Enjoy the bone. Woof

 

[Onket]

I'll leave it after this, cos I've seen you're like a dog with a bone when it comes to bickering.

In my opinion, the guy acted like a cunt. Editor elaborated enough for me to decide that. Seeing as I don't know the BS dweller involved, I'll make a judgement that it was shitty behaviour. If you'd like to track him down, I'll tell him in person.

And since when did a post on a forum constitute a kicking?

Enjoy the bone. Woof

You've clearly made up your mind. Nice of you to get an off topic dig in at me, too.

On topic- Ed's info is bound to be a bit biased, based on where he lives and where he says this other bloke lives. But yeah, what a cahnt, eh? Isn't this fun. Etc.

 

[cuppa tee]

So it's South Ken, Shoreditch, London Bridge, Soho, Borough... and now Brixton for Brindisa.

We're becoming a chain destination.

http://www.brindisa.com

I was wrongly accused of shoplifting from the borough market branch in front of a crowd of Christmas shoppers a few years back, the fact I had not even set foot thru their doors was not regarded as sufficient defence by my accuser. Im glad they are opening in Brixton because my boycott of this snooty overpriced grocer will be more meaningful since my trips to borough market are few and far between.

 

[Chilavert]

Barra Fina>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Brindisa

I love good tapas though so will no doubt go at some stage.

 

[Ms T]

Barrafina is lovely but v. expensive.

 

[Onket]

Just got asked if I worked in the pound shop, again. That's the third time.

1st time this summer, though.

 

[pissflaps]

do you have any washing up sponges in? you were out the last time we were in there.

 

[Onket]

I must just look friendly and approachable.

 

[trabuquera]

Barra Fina>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Brindisa

yebbut Barrica (Goodge St) > Barrafina > Brindisa
and barrica doesn't cost an arm and a leg either - talking about food only, don't know how the wine /sherry lists compare.

the borough marketification of brixton continues it seems.

 

[pissflaps]

hang on, i thought it was 'the hoxtonisation of brixton' that was getting everyone's knickers in a knot? ... did i miss a meeting?

 

[Chilavert]

yebbut Barrica (Goodge St) > Barrafina > Brindisa
and barrica doesn't cost an arm and a leg either - talking about food only, don't know how the wine /sherry lists compare.

the borough marketification of brixton continues it seems.

Haven't been there, will check it out.

 

[simonSW2]

yebbut Barrica (Goodge St) > Barrafina > Brindisa
and barrica doesn't cost an arm and a leg either - talking about food only, don't know how the wine /sherry lists compare.

the borough marketification of brixton continues it seems.

I gather that Brindisa's hustle is that because they own the Spanish farms where most of their stock comes from their profit is much higher than if they were buying stock from wholesale suppliers.

 

[teuchter]

No fkin manners, that's why. Cunt.

Do you feel it's appropriate to use a word like this on a local community forum? Have you considered whether any members of the local community might be offended by it? Especially in light of the fact that you evidently value good manners.

 

[Chilavert]

I gather that Brindisa's hustle is that because they own the Spanish farms where most of their stock comes from their profit is much higher than if they were buying stock from wholesale suppliers.

Hustle?

 

[Frumious B.]

Just seen Denise Lewis in the market. Be still my beating heart.

 

[shifting gears]

Do you feel it's appropriate to use a word like this on a local community forum? Have you considered whether any members of the local community might be offended by it? Especially in light of the fact that you evidently value good manners.

*waves to Mr.Logic

 

[Greebo]

oh good, I wandered past yesterday and wondered when they were re-opening. I am short on olive oil and balsamic vinegar<snip>

You can get both of those from Lidl.

 

[Onket]

You can get both of those from Lidl.

You can get them from pretty much any chain supermarket but I doubt that's the point.

 

[Frumious B.]

Lidl doesn't have cold pressed extra virgin.

 

[Manter]

I could do all my shopping online or from Tesco. Or I could support local businesses who happen to sell nice, reasonably priced versions of what I want and have a bit of a chat with the owners at the same time.

 

[Rich_G76]

Just seen Denise Lewis in the market. Be still my beating heart.

should have challenged her to a race!

 

[leanderman]

I walked past two recently empty units under the arches on Atlantic Road earlier. Looks like they're going to become a Brindisa (fancy Spanish tapas place/purveyor of expensive Spanish deli items) as there's a license application up.

Borough one so rammed I've never managed to get a table.

 

[Rushy]

Just heard jeff mills isn't on until 7, what a massive pile of wank

Well everyone I saw coming out at 10am looked pretty happy. If not a little confused by the A23 - which a couple stumbled into.

 

[urbanspaceman]

Some sort of hidden camera jape being set up in Windrush Square. A fake cash machine, and three hidden cameras. Lots of production people milling around at the moment.

 

[Ms T]

oh good, I wandered past yesterday and wondered when they were re-opening. I am short on olive oil and balsamic vinegar

(first world problems/gentrification in action)

They always reopen the day after the August bank holiday.

 

[DietCokeGirl]

I don;t understand tapas. Pay loads of money and still feel hungry afterwards for little bits the Portuguese caffs give for free with my wine.