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Firebox run by Counterfire: Champagne socialism.

The menu looks pretty good and, by the depressing standards of central London, not very expensive. I'm particularly encouraged to see that they serve prosciutto. I like a haram sandwich.

I'm about 800 miles from London so I won't be popping in any time soon. If TrotCafe is still in business when I'm next in London, though, I think I might give it a try.
 
The menu looks pretty good and, by the depressing standards of central London, not very expensive. I'm particularly encouraged to see that they serve prosciutto. I like a haram sandwich.

I'm about 800 miles from London so I won't be popping in any time soon. If TrotCafe is still in business when I'm next in London, though, I think I might give it a try.
Yeah not to bad, but not bacon butties for breakfast. :eek:
 
i doubt it...if the rents and wages are what has been said in the thread im wondering where the money is coming from...selling a few coffees and pies on a backstreet isnt going to cover costs
There's a bloody great donation plea on the website, iirc
 
There's a bloody great donation plea on the website, iirc
this whole thing seems like such a long shot...apart from those that know, no one really knows who Counterfire are (partly because I dont think they're that forthcoming in saying who they are)...you've got to really get people on board to expect donations off them, especially donations to cover a central london rent...I dont think Counterfire have that kind of support
 
this whole thing seems like such a long shot...apart from those that know, no one really knows who Counterfire are (partly because I dont think they're that forthcoming in saying who they are)...you've got to really get people on board to expect donations off them, especially donations to cover a central london rent...I dont think Counterfire have that kind of support
Looks as though there's some money there, I agree.
 
priority tickets were available to the tony benn launch do apparently for the party faithful and early emailers. probs need to pay with a pound of flesh, a big donation or some spare time 'volunteering' in future though ;)

it was pretty amazing viewing the opening scene. cringetastic mostly, n seeing the menu n prices worse almost, but fair play on the equal pay!

where did that post about the bloke being asked to leave 'cos of mucky boots come from??
 
It's got competition

Finally it’s here!!!
Cafe Du Arte opens this Thursday at 115 High Street, NW10 4TR with Caiprinahas served from 7pm. To get your invite to the launch party email: cafeduarte@hotmail.co.uk

Cafe du Arte aims ms to bring coffee culture to the heart of Harlesden, using Delta's finest Gold Blend in our coffees, together with delicious teas, juices and Brazilian super fruit smoothies. We will feature pastries, muffins, cakes, pao de queijo, croissants, fresh baked artisan breads and rolls, all made with the finest natural ingredients. If you want a quick snack or lunch there will also be sandwiches, selections of cold meats, cheeses and salads.

Cafe Du Arte will feature rotating art from local artists in collaboration with the Harlesden Gallery and Creative Cricklewood, free wi-fi, news papers and much, much more!
Open every day from 8am – 6pm.



Only a) it's not in some poncy hipster place but Harlesden and b) there's much less chance of having to hear Lynsey German.
 
If they get rich radicals paying that money for the food and getting roped into donating i'm not sure they need anything beyond the connected starters access to funds.
 
Hell of a lot of sandwiches and coffee to pay those salaries and the other overheads though (unless they have a deal on the rent/lease).
 
Those salaries will come down within weeks and it'll be tax credit stuff pretty soon. They're getting 6 nana's for a quid then knocking them out for 3.
 
There's probably loads of stuff in their business plan about conditions being ideal for the exponential growth of their target market and so on.
 
Oh, Bengali chai is a type of tea? I thought it was some sort of curry. Maybe I'm too much of a prole to know that sort of stuff. Also, what's with the crappy breakfast choices?
 
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