"This is all so fucking boring. Why don't you just let the council get on and do their job instead of raising objections to every single little thing they do. Is your plan to actually just scare off the developer, the only chance we have to…"
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Shops update - Waitrose, Saks and Cassius & Coco
Started May 30, 2015 0 Replies 1 Like
More activity on the shops front in Crouch End.A gift shop called Cassius & Coco has replaced Dandy Candies. It's nice enough, if a bit generic. Can't see it setting the world alight.Another…Continue
Munch Cafe and Bar
Started this discussion. Last reply by N8Princess Aug 21, 2015. 5 Replies 0 Likes
A new place coming on Crouch Hill in what used to be Two Wheels Good, according to the licensing application in the window
Another local art house cinema to open
Started Apr 21, 2015 0 Replies 1 Like
After being such a black spot for cinemas for so long, we've now got an embarrassment of riches in Crouch End when it comes to cinemas.We've got the amazing Arthouse of course. The Picturehouse…Continue
What's the point of OpinioN8?
Started Apr 18, 2015 0 Replies 0 Likes
We've been having a think about what the point of OpinioN8 is and have come up with a strapline:Connecting Crouch End and Hornsey with news, views and informationAnd four unique selling points:* A…Continue
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David replied to Adrian Essex's discussion Cllr Arthur admits we need more information on Hornsey Town Hall
N8Princess replied to David's discussion Munch Cafe and Bar
"And according to their twitter feed, the grand opening is tonight (21st August) with cocktails and canapes from 5:30pm.
Munch is now the most southerly cafe on that leg of the Crouch End cross, pushing coffee shop availability into the burbs…"
David replied to Ella B.'s discussion How Safe Are We in Crouch End?
"I was surprised to find that there were actually IRA bombs in Crouch End in 1993, according to this newspaper report.
Two exploded outside the YMCA and damaged the Hornsey Journal…"
David replied to Adrian Essex's discussion Hasty Disposal of Hornsey Town Hall and Square must be delayed for mature consideration
"I don't think anything about the town hall sale can be considered hasty.
While it's been great to use the town hall more what is going on is clearly temporary and I agree with the council that it's not sustainable in the long…"
David replied to SHIRLEY TEECE's discussion INFORMATION
"A few people have commented on the navigation so that's worth looking into.
However I literally don't know what you mean about Piazza Italia. It's on Broadway Parade between Hot Pepper Jelly and The Queens. And that's the first…"
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Shops update - Waitrose, Saks and Cassius & Coco
More activity on the shops front in Crouch End.A gift shop called Cassius & Coco has replaced Dandy Candies. It's nice enough, if a bit generic. Can't see it setting the world alight.Another hairdresser, part of a chain I confess I haven't heard of called Saks, is opening in place of the little fashion shop that threatened to close down every week but this time actually has.And, amazingly enough, Waitrose has finally got off its arse and applied for planning permission to do something with…See More
David replied to Adrian Essex's discussion This is very nicely done - time ripples in Hornsey
"Gosh yes that is nicely done. Well done!"
David replied to Adrian Essex's discussion Bamboo Burger in what was th the Fish and Chip Shop
"I have to say the sign does not bode well. It looks pretty tacky"
David replied to David's discussion Munch Cafe and Bar
"Ah I need to figure out how to do that. How very modern - starting a Twitter account before the restaurant is even open!"
Adrian Essex replied to David's discussion Munch Cafe and Bar
"Indeed, David's photo, I just moved it inline. Here's a link to the cafe in the apllication Munch Bar N8
and picture of some food"
Adrian Essex replied to David's discussion Munch Cafe and Bar
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Munch Cafe and Bar
A new place coming on Crouch Hill in what used to be Two Wheels Good, according to the licensing application in the window
David replied to N8Princess's discussion Piazza Italia update
"The place is a bit of a mystery. Not sure if it's changed hands but to have two refurbs so soon after opening is rather odd. Someone must have money to burn. We went there for a bit but found the food rather average and the staff uncaring"
David replied to Susan Findlay's discussion Ginger & Mint Juice Bar
"I think this is a fantastic addition to Crouch End. The salads are fantastic as well as the juices. It seems busy and buzzy already. Citrus and Cocoa down the road didn't seem to be doing great business though..."
Adrian Essex replied to David's discussion Worst Waitrose
"I went in this morning for my free coffee. The till on the coffee counter - en panne (middle class affectation)
One of the three self serve tills - upgebuggered (cod german - 4 references on google) - with queues at the other…"
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