Greengrocers and Gay Sauna

tosscat

Is it like Clocktower, or the other one past Budgen's?

NorthNineteen

I was thinking of the one by Budgens but if I remember correctly that and the Clocktower one are fairly similar in terms of layout.<br>

ashman

Im not sure what you mean exactly,but it will be similar to both. We will strictly sell fruits and vegetables, a range of olives etc. Everything should be finished this week hopefully.

NorthNineteen

Popped in last night.  Looking good, all the produce looks good and appears excellent value.  Huge jar of sundried toms for £1.50!  Nice addition to SGR.<br>

Ian

Popped in today - looks good. Up to us to buy enough fruit and veg to keep the stock fresh I guess? <br><br>I'd say there were probably too many pomegranates for a small store in SGR, unless I'm slow to that craze.  <br>

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krappyrubsnif

At £2.50 a litre, not so sure about the olive oil.....:-)

Ali

<P>It is an outlet for you !</P> <P>The Pear  are great as well as the beetroot.</P> <P>Seems to lack at the moment on British  Apples etc</P>

ashman

Hi guys, Thanks for all the comments. We have a lot more coming in as people have been requesting a few things. We now have a couple different english apples, jurusalem artichokes, shallots and some more exotics. Anything else not in the shop? Please let me know! I appreciate all comments as they will help me improve. Thanks for you custom guys, have a great day. Ash

Arkady

Good work Ash.  You're thinking of stocking bread too, I hear?<br>

ashman

Oh yes,i forgot to mention, we have turkish bread now and will be getting free range farm eggs, and some feta cheese etc. There is still a lot more to come, we are just waiting on suppliers.

poxy

<P>These,please...</P> <P><A href="http://www.cypressa.co.uk/Catalog-Nuts-Dried-Fruit_Roasted-Salted-Almonds_63.aspx?pid=267">http://www.cypressa.co.uk/Catalog-Nuts-Dried-Fruit_Roasted-Salted-Almonds_63.aspx?pid=267</A></P>; <P>I can't find any anywhere.</P>

Ali

<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">you should try the Almonds in tins that you get in Lidl unbelievably nice the whole lot has to be eaten at once</SPAN></P>

krappyrubsnif

Lidl is. now my favourite shop (apart from Stroud Green Fruit and Veg of course).

Ian

I didn't spot any Maris Pipers, which I would say is the king of the potatoes. I always rely on clocktower for Lime leaves (from the freezer) and lemon grass, so would be great if you have them (again I didn't look hard).  <br>

ashman

Potatoes shouldnt be a problem, we already have lemon grass, its in the fridge on the right. As for lime leaves ill have a look, the thing is im not sure how long the shelf life is as i do not use a freezer.

krappyrubsnif

<P>I was very impressed, I came in asking for butternut squash the other night but you weren't stocking it.  The assistant wrote it down and the following morning it was on the shelves.</P> <P>Service! Thanks.</P>

NorthNineteen

I'd love to know what fruit and veg is in season at any particular point both to help reduce food miles and also hopefully save some money.<br>

ActionVerb

@NorthNineteen - This might be what you're after: <a href="http://eatseasonably.co.uk/what-to-eat-now/calendar/">http://eatseasonably.co.uk/what-to-eat-now/calendar/</a> December doesn't appear to be a particularly inspiring month.

NorthNineteen

Hmmm, white cabbage and sprouts.  Thanks for the link!<br>

miss annie

Tends to be things that grow in or on the ground in cold months, things higher up or on trees when it's warmer.

miss annie

Tends to be things that grow in or on the ground in cold months, things higher up or on trees when it's warmer.

krappyrubsnif

<P>I'd like to second @NorthNineteen';s suggestion about knowing what's in season and when. How about some simple notice in the window (like a blackboard) advertising when really seasonal produce is coming in? I always look forward to the arrival of English asparagus and beans, but I always manage to miss them.</P> <P>@ActionVerb thanks for the link.</P>

ashman

I have ordered a chalk board already the first one was too small so sent it back. British asparagus season is spring time may-june and we will definetely be stocking some. I will make sure there is a notice somewhere when it arrives, you wont miss it this time!

Donna

Awesome I am going to check it out ASAP. Do you do local deliveries? Would love to be able to get a regular weekly delivery or pop in and buy stuff but not have to carry it home

ashman

We are only delivering wholesale at the moment. It is something i have thought about,but delivering to homes would require a lot more work, workers, vehicles.etc. But who knows maybe in the future.

Ali

<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><FONT face=Calibri size=3>I think I saw a Mary Portas Queen of shops once where she saved a Veggie shop in Hoylake <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>by getting them to set up a local vegi box scheme.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>It upped the turn over and saved the business.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </SPAN>Probably a distraction at the moment while in set up mode but could increase turnover once you have settled <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>down and understand what you business in capable <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>of in SGR.</FONT></P>

Beek

We would definitely use a weekly fruit and veg delivery service!

ashman

That was exactly the problem. I do not have a turnover yet, and we are a new business. We have a lot to do right now, so much going on. But as i have said, it is something i have thought about and indeed a very good idea, i just need to make sure the shop is doing well, that is my main priority at the moment. Now i know there are definetely people who would be interested, maybe in the future.

Jorgan

Hi Everyone, my first post. I've lived just off Stroud Green road for the last 20 years and was directed to this site by Chuckles. I'd like to say the new fruit and veg shop is great, 8 lemons for a quid, what's not to like. All good produce and fresh etc, just what the area needs. And for what it's worth, never had a problem at all with Virgin broadband. Cheers,