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colacubes said:
It says vegan or veggie options available if you let them know in advance. £30 is v cheap for 5 courses tbh. As is 5 wines for £18. You’d struggle to get even the teeniest of wines for £3 a glass anywhere.

ETA my maths is off. It’s £3.60 a glass which is still cheap.
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As my partner is Vegan I will stick to Van Gogh. And its cheaper. Plus every time I have been there its been good quality with big portions.

I object to this know in advance stuff. A lot of places are putting vegan options on menu.
 
On their standard menu (well the April one of their website) there are vegan and veggie options, this is a special event set menu that you need to book for and they will do veggie and vegan options if people want them.

They’ve increased veggie and vegan options since they opened so are obviously responding to customer demands.

Great local pub in my experience.
 
Gramsci said:
As my partner is Vegan I will stick to Van Gogh. And its cheaper. Plus every time I have been there its been good quality with big portions.

I object to this know in advance stuff. A lot of places are putting vegan options on menu.
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It’s a one off event. I’d have the hump if you had to do it with their everyday menu. But from what others are saying that’s not the case.

I get people get the hump with overpriced menus and stuff. But they are trying to be accommodating and actually for 5 courses it’s a totally reasonable price.

I know this is a bugbear for some people, but ffs can we not all be a bit more reasonable. £30 for 5 courses is reasonable and they have to make a living. I’ve literally just come from the bog standard Portuguese restaurant in Tulse Hill and paid £40 for 2 for a 2 drinks each, bread and olives and 2 main courses. So £30 for 5 courses is really quite cheap tbh.
 
colacubes said:
It’s a one off event. I’d have the hump if you had to do it with their everyday menu. But from what others are saying that’s not the case.

I get people get the hump with overpriced menus and stuff. But they are trying to be accommodating and actually for 5 courses it’s a totally reasonable price.

I know this is a bugbear for some people, but ffs can we not all be a bit more reasonable. £30 for 5 courses is reasonable and they have to make a living. I’ve literally just come from the bog standard Portuguese restaurant in Tulse Hill and paid £40 for 2 for a 2 drinks each, bread and olives and 2 main courses. So £30 for 5 courses is really quite cheap tbh.
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You haven't read my post properly.
 
Gramsci said:
Not properly.
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I have. You object to the let us know in advance. Fine. But it’s a one off. What’s the problem? I don’t get any choice as a carnivore. I can take it or leave it.

editor was objecting to a) the price; and b) the fact veggies and vegans were told to fuck off. A) The price is reasonable (whether I’d choose to pay it is a different matter); and b) they’re not - they’re just asked to let them know in advance.

I know Brixton has changed. I was there tonight and frankly a lot of the braying fuckwits were getting on my tits (hence why I ended up at the Portuguese caff in Tulse Hill). But I get a bit sick of the constant bashing of some stuff which is actually reasonably priced. It’s not my thing but good luck to them. Some businesses are utterly taking the piss, but perhaps we could be a bit more reflective before having a go straight away.
 
colacubes said:
I have. You object to the let us know in advance. Fine. But it’s a one off. What’s the problem? I don’t get any choice as a carnivore. I can take it or leave it.

editor was objecting to a) the price; and b) the fact veggies and vegans were told to fuck off. A) The price is reasonable (whether I’d choose to pay it is a different matter); and b) they’re not - they’re just asked to let them know in advance.

I know Brixton has changed. I was there tonight and frankly a lot of the braying fuckwits were getting on my tits (hence why I ended up at the Portuguese caff in Tulse Hill). But I get a bit sick of the constant bashing of some stuff which is actually reasonably priced. It’s not my thing but good luck to them. Some businesses are utterly taking the piss, but perhaps we could be a bit more reflective before having a go straight away.
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You should go back and look at my post. And what I was quoting.

Your bringing in stuff, yet again, that I was not posting about.
 
You can choose the stuff you get fucked off about. I’ve learnt that.

Some of it just isn’t worth it. A reasonably affordable dinner offer with a call ahead veggie/vegan offer really shouldn’t be one of those things.
 
Gramsci said:
As my partner is Vegan I will stick to Van Gogh. And its cheaper. Plus every time I have been there its been good quality with big portions.

I object to this know in advance stuff. A lot of places are putting vegan options on menu.
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Van Gogh is miles better because they actually give something back to the community. Lovely people.
 
colacubes said:
I have. You object to the let us know in advance. Fine. But it’s a one off. What’s the problem? I don’t get any choice as a carnivore. I can take it or leave it.
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I was responding to their tweet which made no mention of any vegan/veggie options.

And I will admit to having a bit of a problem with menus that are "designed" but perhaps I'm just too cynical for my own good!
 
editor said:
if that's the kind of place you like to hang out, enjoy!
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Enjoy!

You have made me laugh and cry in equal measure by perfectly capturing that most irritating of phrases. I'm not sure if it even is a phrase, as it's just a single word with emphasis, but everybody nowadays is telling me to enjoy things. Usually as a parting instruction. Who started them all doing it?

I should make a point of phoning whoever has said it to me late at night to detail exactly how much enjoyment I got from whatever it is that they told me to enjoy.

"That afternoon at Latchmere swimming pool that you told me to enjoy. The changing rooms were quite dirty and, because there were swimming lessons on, they didn't turn the wave machine on, both of which impacted the enjoyment somewhat."

That would teach them....
 
Smick said:
Enjoy!

You have made me laugh and cry in equal measure by perfectly capturing that most irritating of phrases. I'm not sure if it even is a phrase, as it's just a single word with emphasis, but everybody nowadays is telling me to enjoy things. Usually as a parting instruction. Who started them all doing it?

I should make a point of phoning whoever has said it to me late at night to detail exactly how much enjoyment I got from whatever it is that they told me to enjoy.

"That afternoon at Latchmere swimming pool that you told me to enjoy. The changing rooms were quite dirty and, because there were swimming lessons on, they didn't turn the wave machine on, both of which impacted the enjoyment somewhat."

That would teach them....
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It's like ordering a coffee from any "italian" coffee shop. They basically shout "enjoy it" at you
 
Doris Day's Brixton connection

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Reelstreets | Man Who Knew Too Much, The (1956)
 
Trendy mummies and daddies - Instagram this!

We just wanted to let you know about our first ever edition of a kids only pop up event featuring 13 amazing Instagram brands showcasing their baby and kids clothes and accessories all under one roof!

It is going to be a massive networking/shopping/summer vibes event for all the amazing & trendy mummies and daddies out there.

THE EVENT NAME: THE YOUTH CLUB
DATE: Sunday 30th June 2019 – 11am – 5pm
VENUE: Brixton East, 100 Barrington Road, London SW9 7JF
DESCRIPTION: The first of its kind!! An amazing kids only summer pop up event featuring some of the best ig kids brands!
TICKETS: £10 adults – KIDS GO FREE! Via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-youth-club-summer-pop-up-summer-2019-tickets-58988860269?ref=eios&ig_ix=true&aff=ebdiigin

Please get in touch if you need any more info.

Kind regards
Corinne & Kez
THE YOUTH CLUB
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editor said:
Trendy mummies and daddies - Instagram this!
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This sounds like a Tupperware party for buying children's clothes. A bit out of my area.

HOWEVER

What is happening with 100 Barringon Road?
The owner put it on the market a couple of years ago.
Did they sell? If so who to?

I guess you are hankering after Lambeth Council housing away-days and exotic art exhibitions?
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If anyone is about in Brixton then Time Tunnel are putting on a free pre-show party ahead of The Specials gigs both today and tomorrow from 2pm until about 8pm...

ETA: Upstairs at Market House
 
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