Loughborough Junction chitter-chatter

[editor]

Bit "blokey" isn't it? (not that I'm objecting)

Well, I was with a laydeeeee.

 

[editor]

editor feel free to use my photo of Sem Cafe East Berlin style from earlier in the thread, for the review, if you want.

That would make a nice addition. Could you please give me a one paragraph caption explaining what was going on and I'll post it up.

 

[cuppa tee]

It mainly serves the multiple car mechanic operations in various railway arches .

those guys are something of an endangered species in that neck of the woods for various reasons

 

[teuchter]

That would make a nice addition. Could you please give me a one paragraph caption explaining what was going on and I'll post it up.

They were prepearing for filming a Guy Ritchie film; a remake of the man from U.N.C.L.E.

 

[teuchter]

those guys are something of an endangered species in that neck of the woods for various reasons

Specific reasons that you know of, or just general gentrification creep?

 

[teuchter]

Herne Hill Road is closed off at the moment halfway up...fire brigade are there - looks like someone's scaffolding has been blown apart by the wind.

 

[sparkybird]

Bit "blokey" isn't it? (not that I'm objecting)

I've eaten in there several times and I am not a bloke (at least not the last time I looked....)

 

[CH1]

I've eaten in there several times and I am not a bloke (at least not the last time I looked....)

Quite - but when I deploy similar arguments defending the Beehive there is a reaction.
Clearly you are as devoid of cultural prejudices as I am.

 

[beckash]

Is nobody else mourning Degrill? Or is it temporarily closed?

And why is there a golliwog stuck to the wall behind the bar at the Hero Of Switzerland?
Well, there was before Christmas, anyway. Ain't been back, don't wanna.

 

[editor]

Is nobody else mourning Degrill? Or is it temporarily closed?

I think it's moved somewhere else, no?

Either way it's definitely gone for good from this site. They've painted over the mural too.

 

[editor]

Went back to the the SEM Cafe for lunch - £7.10 for double egg on toast and a veggie burger and chips, plus two teas. Bargain. Then on to the Blue Turtle for the finest coffee in SW9.

 

[beckash]

Do you know where Degrill's gone? Or is that relocation speculation?

 

[Dexter Deadwood]

I think it's moved somewhere else, no?

Either way it's definitely gone for good from this site. They've painted over the mural too.

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Wellfit Street looks more than a little unhealthy.

 

[Nedrop]

I wish the Blue Turtle would take the tint out of the windows and brighten up the front, it looks like a den of inequity which doesn't make much business sense unless he has a side project going on

 

[editor]

I wish the Blue Turtle would take the tint out of the windows and brighten up the front, it looks like a den of inequity which doesn't make much business sense unless he has a side project going on

But he scores maximum bonus points for being the only cafe I have ever visited anywhere, ever, that plays the folkie delights of the Innocence Mission.

 

[beckash]

Mister Blue Turtle does himself no favours with the dim windows and the house-type front door. It doesn't scream OPEN. Actually, the facade doesn't really scream CAFE either. The signage (although very beautiful) is not robust or visible enough. However, I hear that he is a great and go-getting chap and sincerely hope he prospers.

edit: Is 'den of inequity' intentional or an (actually) hilarious right-on pun?


Also, does anyone else feel that the lovely people at the Beanery have perhaps created a rod for their own backs with the extraordinary floor to ceiling neo-brutalist concrete counter they bisected their arch with over the Christmas holidays? It's rather awkward to interact around and don't half block the light.

 

[teuchter]

Blue Turtle really does need to sort out that shopfront. They will be losing out on a lot of passing trade until they do.

 

[colacubes]

Blue Turtle really does need to sort out that shopfront. They will be losing out on a lot of passing trade until they do.

Yeah. I've walked past there several times in the past few weeks and only realised where it actually was a couple of days ago

 

[goldengraham]

Yeah. I've walked past there several times in the past few weeks and only realised where it actually was a couple of days ago

Agree with pretty much all these comments. Blue Turtle has great coffee but the interior decor is a bit oppressive for my liking. The cracked window is discouraging too, though I feel bad for the guy as it will clearly cost a small fortune to replace.

As for the Beanery, I just can't understand what were they thinking of with that refit.

Looking forward to the arrival of the bike shop though. I've always though that place would make a good cafe.

 

[Mr Blue Turtle]

Oooh, that sounds like a great username!

Ya, people have been saying similar things to me in the shop; you should notice changes over the next month; and to see pictures of these changes along with my biased comments detailing why they're so amazing you can check out the "Blue Turtle Oasis" facebook page, or twitter @blueturtleoasis.

Awww, in my opinion the changes at the beanery were really cool in their own way.

Bless
The kid who bakes, makes coffee, and does other morally sound things in Blue Turtle Oasis

Mister Blue Turtle does himself no favours with the dim windows and the house-type front door. It doesn't scream OPEN. Actually, the facade doesn't really scream CAFE either. The signage (although very beautiful) is not robust or visible enough. However, I hear that he is a great and go-getting chap and sincerely hope he prospers.

edit: Is 'den of inequity' intentional or an (actually) hilarious right-on pun?


Also, does anyone else feel that the lovely people at the Beanery have perhaps created a rod for their own backs with the extraordinary floor to ceiling neo-brutalist concrete counter they bisected their arch with over the Christmas holidays? It's rather awkward to interact around and don't half block the light.

 

[beckash]

I certainly will notice any changes, as I go past every day! I'll be in for a sandwich some time soon I expect.

Apologies if the above sounds harsh, I'm a designer so tend to spot (and fixate on) the flaws in all things visual.

 

[editor]

Ya, people have been saying similar things to me in the shop; you should notice changes over the next month; and to see pictures of these changes along with my biased comments detailing why they're so amazing you can check out the "Blue Turtle Oasis" facebook page, or twitter @blueturtleoasis.

Good to see you posting here! You've got a great cafe so good luck with it. I'll always pop in on my way to Dulwich Hamlet!

 

[cuppa tee]

Do you know where Degrill's gone? Or is that relocation speculation?

I passed by the former Degrills today and the premises is now occupied by
the Riff Raff Tattoo and Piercing Studio.....whether they are true riff raff or poorgeois pretenders I do not know

 

[editor]

I passed by the former Degrills today and the premises is now occupied by
the Riff Raff Tattoo and Piercing Studio.....whether they are true riff raff or poorgeois pretenders I do not know

Trendy tattoo studios are a cast iron guarantee of impending gentrification.

 

[Brixton Hatter]

I think it's moved somewhere else, no?

Either way it's definitely gone for good from this site. They've painted over the mural too.

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is that where there used to be a *massive* baked bean can on the roof?

 

[beckash]

Where's Degrill relocated to? Nobody knows. I'm not convinced it even has.

Which of the surviving Jamaicans does good brown stew chicken? I tried Jerk Island and it was passable but not great.

 

[teuchter]

Where's Degrill relocated to? Nobody knows. I'm not convinced it even has.

Which of the surviving Jamaicans does good brown stew chicken? I tried Jerk Island and it was passable but not great.

Try Blessed (opposite Nisa).

 

[teuchter]

is that where there used to be a *massive* baked bean can on the roof?

I think I remember that...why was it there in the first place? There was a place selling secondhand catering equipment in what is niw the scrapyard, for a while, wasn't there?

 

[teuchter]

There was a load of junk being cleared out of the "Loughborough House" building (ie opposite the end of Herne Hill Road) earlier. I wonder if it's going to be done up.

 

[editor]

I've always liked that building. It certainly looks like it's had better days.