Brixton news, rumours and general chat - May 2017

[shakespearegirl]

Mr shakes and I are quite foodies and I confess I'd rather spend money on a really nice meal than a gig these days. It's really hard to find nice vegan friendly food where it doesn't feel like a compromise or just some ingredients removed to make it vegan. Salon in Brixton is great - albeit an expense treat. They really consider the menu for special needs

 

[SpamMisery]

I'm not sure calling vegans 'special needs' is very nice

 

[shakespearegirl]

I've been married to a vegan for 10 years and he doesn't mind..,

 

[madolesance]

I do wonder what happened to veggie food. Did try Mildreds last month but wait was to long. I get veggie food from Iceland. They have one of there freezers with veggie options and it's cheap ( and good imo).

I do eat meat but only occasionally. Meat production is not that ecological. It requires a lot of the earths resources. But veggie food isn't that widespread. I wonder why.

The place that was called 'Lime' by the Coldharbour Lane entrance to Brixton Village is now full vegan if that helps anyone with their dietary needs.

 

[EastEnder]

I do wonder what happened to veggie food. Did try Mildreds last month but wait was to long. I get veggie food from Iceland. They have one of there freezers with veggie options and it's cheap ( and good imo).

I do eat meat but only occasionally. Meat production is not that ecological. It requires a lot of the earths resources. But veggie food isn't that widespread. I wonder why.

I can only imagine that there's still a perception that veggie/vegan is a bit niche, and that a veggie restaurant might struggle to make money, perhaps. However the popularity of venues like Mildreds would strongly suggest otherwise. Added to which, the recent influx of young trendy types to Brixton would most probably create a significant market for that type of thing. And any such venture opening up in Brixton would practically have the market to itself, they'd be overwhelmed with customers!

 

[shakespearegirl]

I've been married to a vegan for 10 years and he doesn't mind..,

In fact this morning as he downloaded the Happy Cow app ahead of a holiday, he said it was great for people with special needs...

 

[editor]

Stunning sky a couple of days ago...

 

[CH1]

Stunning sky a couple of days ago...
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Wonderful photo.

Could that proudly erect crane belong to the cavernous building site that has emerged behind the Walton Lodge Laundry facade?

Every time I walk past and observe the progress of the underground excavations the following clip erupts into my mind

 

[editor]

Wonderful photo.

Could that proudly erect crane belong to the cavernous building site that has emerged behind the Walton Lodge Laundry facade?

Every time I walk past and observe the progress of the underground excavations the following clip erupts into my mind

It's part of the horrible 'The Edge' development.

A cracking Brixton sunset over Coldharbour Lane – May 2017

 

[twistedAM]

I can only imagine that there's still a perception that veggie/vegan is a bit niche, and that a veggie restaurant might struggle to make money, perhaps. However the popularity of venues like Mildreds would strongly suggest otherwise. Added to which, the recent influx of young trendy types to Brixton would most probably create a significant market for that type of thing. And any such venture opening up in Brixton would practically have the market to itself, they'd be overwhelmed with customers!

A falafel takeaway would do huge business. I doubt Veg Bar Express will fulfil that need - they were charging £8.50 for one before.

 

[editor]

A falafel takeaway would do huge business.

Yes please.

 

[Ms T]

A falafel takeaway would do huge business. I doubt Veg Bar Express will fulfil that need - they were charging £8.50 for one before.

Is the Moroccan van no longer there?

 

[DietCokeGirl]

The best falafel was on station Road, at the morrocan cafe, sadly now gone. Not sure if the van does it or just meat.

 

[trabuquera]

Ya Hala (opposite the Ritzy) is a "falafel takeaway" as well as an eat-in Lebanese restaurant.

 

[editor]

Ya Hala (opposite the Ritzy) is a "falafel takeaway" as well as an eat-in Lebanese restaurant.

Serves shitloads of meat dishes too though. I wish there was a decent vegan/veggie-only choice in central Brixton.

 

[Twattor]

Serves shitloads of meat dishes too though. I wish there was a decent vegan/veggie-only choice in central Brixton.

Don't panic. The way things are going I'm sure Ottolenghi will be opening up locally in the not too distant.

 

[Louisgwinn24]

there is a veggie cafe in market row its' iranian and really delicious

 

[CH1]

Delighted to bump into the Green Party candidate for DAWN canvassing at Brixton tube this morning. Good job I had my open toed sandals on - though I wish I'd had a shave!

 

[EastEnder]

I can hear a very funky steel drum band playing somewhere in central Brixton from out of my window. I approve

 

[editor]

There's over 40 events listed on Brixton Buzz this weekend - here's a selection Brixton – what’s on in and around town, bars, gigs and clubs, Fri 26th – Sun 28th May 2017 or see the whole lot here: Brixton listings

 

[xsunnysuex]

I can hear a very funky steel drum band playing somewhere in central Brixton from out of my window. I approve

 

[EastEnder]

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They sounded really good!

 

[xsunnysuex]

They sounded really good!

Yes. They were really good.

 

[editor]

It's part of a big promo week for this Love Your Local Market thing.

 

[sparkybird]

Brixton windmill stone ground flour (ground in Brixton) Will be available at the market on Sunday. Friends of windmill gardens have a stall on the bit where the farmers market is
It's great flour for bread, pizza's and even cakes!

 

[northeast]

Town hall is on track.. shiny hew offices here they come Love Lambeth

 

[CH1]

Town hall is on track.. shiny hew offices here they come Love Lambeth

Thank you for that piece of corporate information.

Have you managed to did deeper to discover how what was a £30 million pound project had now become "a £68 million scheme"?

So far they seem to be doing better than the London Olympics - which only had a cost overrun of 76%!

 

[Gramsci]

Town hall is on track.. shiny hew offices here they come Love Lambeth

I see the Wynne road "affordable" development linked into the article is for those on £44.000

This the Council say constitute affordable housing. Shows how idea of affordable housing has become meaningless. Nothing against people on that income but shows how, in reality, unaffordable London has become.

Also these are for single people. So idea of mixed communities has been ditched as well.

If I was Council PR department I wouldn't put this up on Council website. It's a mockery of what affordable housing should be.

Love Lambeth

 

[Gramsci]

Imo if you are on £44.000 the housing market should be able to give you an "affordable" choice. Not depend on so called discounted housing.

 

[Gramsci]

I dropped into the Tate Britain today. They have very interesting free temporary exhibition of Afro Caribbean photographers on from 60s to late 70s. Some of Brixton. Well worth a look.

Demo outside Brixton Library 1972

Off the Pigs. Yes please.

Stan Firm inna Inglan: Black Diaspora in London, 1960-70s - Spotlights at Tate Britain | Tate