To be honest, I'm quite relieved this sort of thing is seen as unusual enough to merit a news article. I had my wallet stolen in a local pub, and my credit card used to buy £250 of jerk chicken in a Harlesden takeaway. I didn't get a news story!!
Wednesday, 21 November 2012
Friday, 9 November 2012
New cafe 'Aubrey's'
A contact tells me that the clothes shop on Station Terrace, Lali, is being replaced by a cafe, called Aubrey's. I must admit I didn't know the clothes shop had closed down. When was that?
Ah, maybe it has moved to Golborne Road? Although I think it was open only a few weeks ago in Kensal Rise.
Ah, maybe it has moved to Golborne Road? Although I think it was open only a few weeks ago in Kensal Rise.
Saturday, 3 November 2012
The Island
Thanks for all the comments on Parlour. My wife went with her parents and our toddler and said it was very good for that purpose and they all enjoyed the food. I can see why as a pub it might be less good but I'm yet to go so I will reserve judgement until I do. Nice to see investment being made in things though.
And...talking of pubs. Anyone been to the Island, or know what the refurb will entail there?
And...talking of pubs. Anyone been to the Island, or know what the refurb will entail there?
Tuesday, 30 October 2012
New restaurant!
I seem to have completely missed it. So until we try it out, I point you in the direction of the Parklife blog review here
Friday, 26 October 2012
Saturday, 20 October 2012
Regent to reopen
Thanks to various commenters we learn:
The Regent is going to reopen as the Parlour (http://parlourkensal.com/). No more information - I hope they still server burgers.
Also the Island is being refurbished; it will be interesting to know how they change it. We've always had a great meal in the Island but it's been quite quiet (the restaurant bit). Perhaps it will become more integrated with the rest of the pub, but I used to like how it was a bit hidden away.
For once not just parroting what commenters say, I noticed tonight while driving past that the IT/telephone shop opposite the overground station had been gutted and it looked like it was going to be something different?
Update - ah, maybe it's this, which being an A2 suggests another estate agent?
Ps we were noting today that Kensal Rise doesn't have any charity shops at the top end, and just that newish one down the bottom end. Yet West Hampstead ten years ago had at least five, maybe more. Is that a good or bad sign?
The Regent is going to reopen as the Parlour (http://parlourkensal.com/). No more information - I hope they still server burgers.
Also the Island is being refurbished; it will be interesting to know how they change it. We've always had a great meal in the Island but it's been quite quiet (the restaurant bit). Perhaps it will become more integrated with the rest of the pub, but I used to like how it was a bit hidden away.
For once not just parroting what commenters say, I noticed tonight while driving past that the IT/telephone shop opposite the overground station had been gutted and it looked like it was going to be something different?
Update - ah, maybe it's this, which being an A2 suggests another estate agent?
Ps we were noting today that Kensal Rise doesn't have any charity shops at the top end, and just that newish one down the bottom end. Yet West Hampstead ten years ago had at least five, maybe more. Is that a good or bad sign?
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