Brisket no more...

I went past today & saw that the interior was being redone - one of the workmen said that it was still going to be a food place, but wouldn't tell me what. Has anything ever lasted more than a year in that location?
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  • edited September 2015
    Perhaps 'Cereal Killers' will open a branch here.  They come from Belfast.  Don't take shit from stupid anti-gentrifiers (who are probably called Tristan from the Home Counties, the 'anarchists', not the working class bearded twin cereal killing shop owners). I can't understand the fuss about people charging £3.50 for an obscure cereal, with milk...It's that for a foamed coffee at Starbucks, I think
  • <p>Interesting article in the Standard this evening comparing Class War with National Front. I tend to agree, chasing anyone and anything new and different out of town is not the way forward.</p>
  • I would not say Class War and National Front are the same. Class War calls for a break down of class divisions.  The National Front call for race war.<div><br></div><div>I agree both are extreme but they are not the same.  The Evening Standard is as bad as the Daily Mail, at times.</div><div><br></div><div>Next they'll be say Jeremy Corbyn and Stalin share the same values.  Miss Annie, for some one who reads a lot you are a bit on the dotty side.</div>
  • @ Miss Annie.  I agree.  I can be dotty too.  Don't mean to be mean.  Find your posts and criticism sharp.  
  • <p>I liked Brisket, food was pretty good and bit different to others in the area.</p><p>They did not however serve lunch until 2pm. Might be very cool and all that but any restaurant who doesn't serve lunch at lunchtime is probably doomed to failure. Shame.</p><p><br></p>
  • Some of Brisket's food was decent, however the staff were sometimes rubbish, there was no real identity about the place and no connection with customers. Take Max for instance, he goes out of his was to make you welcome, have a chat etc. That was completely missing at Brisket.
  • edited September 2015
    Max was too friendly.  I actually am afraid to go back.  He asked me too many questions.  He does put together a good sandwich.  But a happy medium.  Friendly, but not too familiar.<div><br></div><div>I do have experience as barman, cook and caterer.  I think the general service rule is don't ASK QUESTIONS, smile, but mean it. answer basic questions about food.  I like politeness, but don't expect waiters to bow down to me.  They're human and equal to me. </div>
  • The Brisket rebrand involved dropping a load of the food like the pulled pork from the menu. I stopped getting food from there after that. I wanted Rub / Brisket to do well but it never quite got it right.
  • Street N4 has a similar menu. They are getting it right.
  • StreetN4 seem like the post-stroud green wet dream.   The burgers look good.
  • My southern fried chicken burger was so nice that I have temporarily given up KFC! And I bloody love KFC.
  • Rub was ok, but in such a tight market it needed to be more than ok or offer something different.  Be interested see what fills the space.<br>
  • N19, yes that area is a strip.  Too many restaurants.  The Mexican seems to be surviving because it's different.  And perhaps good.  I've never been in it.<div><br></div><div>@ 2503.  Wish you had a name.  You seem to have niche there.  Good lucking burgers.  There is something to be said for high quality ones.  Good luck.  You seem like a lovely person.  I will drop in at some stage.</div><div><br></div>
  • @kreuzkrav, I've only had a takeaway burrito from the Mexican which did not make me want to go back. Street N4's was much better, and while my burrito requirements are usually satisfied from a van on Whitecross Street market, the Street N4 is an acceptable substitute. I never ate at Rub/brisket as my wife is vegetarian and there weren't many options, and it wasn't open on weekday lunchtime. <br>
  • I liked Rub, but wasn't so keen on Brisket. Not sure what I hope takes over in that space - we don't seem to be lacking in options round here!
  • err...who is Max?
  • @MHP You are almost certainly too old. We all are.
  • Something is shortly to appear in its place but, pace Rolf Harris, I can't tell what it is yet.
  • Oven and Hearth opening soon - https://www.facebook.com/OvenandHearth/timeline<div><br></div><div><span style="color: rgb(78, 86, 101); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">"Slow-Cooked Meats Restaurant</span><br style="color: rgb(78, 86, 101); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(78, 86, 101); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Oven and Hearth serves home-style gourmet food, alongside it's original cocktail bar</span><br style="color: rgb(78, 86, 101); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(78, 86, 101); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Tacos, Burgers, Platters, Cocktails"</span><br></div>
  • Nice one.  Thanks!<div><br></div><div><br></div>
  • same stuff, difefrent name then?<br>
  • Am highly amused by the FB page comment from someone asking how O&H can have so many 5* reviews when it's not even open!
  • edited October 2015
    <div>Went by Oven & Hearth today and saw that their menu was up. I'd post a photo of it if I could figure out how! </div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipP8frHJ3bzyiJRiIIVHICXEM61vhZp9Vf0QLn4W"><br></a></div><div>And something seems to be happening at what was Sparks, but am not sure what.</div>
  • edited October 2015
    Ah, good reminder, I took this at the weekend:<div><br></div><div><img src="http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/ae221/Redarkady/IMAG0134.jpg"><br></div><div><br></div><div>Top marks for 'The Notorious P.I.G.'</div>
  • Black Sea restaurant (kebab place near top Sainsburys) also looks like it had been gutted and had builders in by the looks of it.
  • Kimchi Stryder is a good one, disappointed they didn't try to shoehorn Tinie Tempura in somehow.
  • HA how did I miss Kimchi Stryder - genius!<div>this menu does seem like more of the same though - is this just yet another re-brand from the same people?  will give it a try when it opens regardless.</div>
  • I love the concept of Rub, Brisket, and even O&H, the trouble is the food just wasn't good enough. Last time I was at whatever it was called at the time, the mac'n'cheese was mushy and the ribs were dry.<div><br></div><div>I am excited about the nachos, though.</div>
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