Fans of fish should definitely go for the special at Petek. I've seen John, or Mr Petek as I like to think of him, stocking up at France Fresh Fish. The swordfish is particularly good, and beats the more expensive (and smaller) version at Banner's h…
I don't think the point is that "Crouch End trendies" love the indepedent nature of Tesco on Stroud Green Road in contrast to the soullessness of Crouch End Broadway, rather that they can come down to have a guilt free shop there and then go back up…
I once served Michael Palin and Terry Jones in a pub in Sydenham Hill. Terry Jones was fairly regular in there and lived locally, but Michael Palin only came in that once. They both had Youngs Ordinary and Ready Salted McCoys.
We went there and had the eat as much as you like option, and so we naturally ordered a fairly wide selection of dishes. We were amazed when each plate they brought us was a full meal, with chips and salad as well. We felt a bit greedy, two of us at…
I didn't realise the guy in the fish shop was special needs. If that's true, I might forgive him for the last time I went in there and, while I was browsing, he told me to hurry up as he was very busy. That was some time ago now.
All I can say about The Front Room is that any cafe which doesn't include a cup of tea as part of the breakfast, and then charges a ridiculous price for one (do they think we don't know how much it costs to make tea?), won't get a second visit from …