Nero Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 As a long-time and avid yellow poster snooper, I noticed that the bookies' as was on LL, near to the video shop, could become a ladies' beauty parlour. Also, would anyone else second my desire that Strada should set up shop on LL? There is no pizzeria for miles, save P Express in the Village and that doesn't count. Imagine having a pint in the Bishop then a nice fiorentina in Strada where that benefits place used to be, or in place where the Woolwich is. (A poster said it was closing in September.) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/152-new-business-on-ll/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Nero.. Take cover and prepare yourself for an all-out attack by the anti-chain-gang. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/152-new-business-on-ll/#findComment-1805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share Posted January 29, 2007 I agree that an M and S or a Planet Organic or Waitrose wouuld be no good, but Strada is a very good chain. It is hardly in the same league as Tesco etc, with only about 10 branches around London. Do you agree that there is a laock of a good pizzeria or Italian? Nero Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/152-new-business-on-ll/#findComment-1806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 I think there's been a fair bit of discussion about the lack of a proper Italian somewhere already.. and I think the general opinion was 'yes'. I agree that the standard of food is better in Strada than in some other modern-italian sleek eateries ('sleekeries'?), but I think the best Italian restaurants are always the small family-run ones, lower in price, higher in charm and quirk (like good neighbourhood restaurants in Italy) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/152-new-business-on-ll/#findComment-1809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 I'd definitely be pleased if an Italian restaurant opened on LL. And while I'd prefer an independent, family-run place I wouldn't be too upset if it were a Strada instead. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/152-new-business-on-ll/#findComment-2140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_birdseye Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Something along the lines of La Porchetta on Upper Street (for those who know it) would certainly tick all my boxes. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/152-new-business-on-ll/#findComment-2144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Now you're talking. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/152-new-business-on-ll/#findComment-2149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quaywe Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Hmmm, Strada is a good Italian, but I hate chain stores. It would be just another notch in the belt for chain stores taking over ED. I'd rather hold my breath. A good independent Italian restaurant will open eventually. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/152-new-business-on-ll/#findComment-2257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorky Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 The SE22 Crewz hang wit the homies in Dulwich VIllag Pizza Xpress + Italinao restunat next door localeno need 4 a Italiano in ED, the Vill has it all.Nuff sed Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/152-new-business-on-ll/#findComment-2259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Nah. Pizza Express has only two highchairs and the one next door is simply awful. They're of limited appeal to the ED crowd. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/152-new-business-on-ll/#findComment-2261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huguenot Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Perhaps we could start a petition for La Porchetta - only 4 of them, so they have experience, but not as a chain.http://www.laporchetta.co.uk/top.htmThe Stinco di Porco is without doubt the food of the gods. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/152-new-business-on-ll/#findComment-2273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spymum Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Pizza Express really isn't that great (but - highchairs aside -they are child friendly, so we go there). And can the Bella Pasta offerings (next door) count as 'Italian food'? (shiver).A good honest Italian restaurant on LL with good honest grub would be beyond wonderful! (ducks, in case the anti-gentrifiers start throwing brickbats).Spymum (aka AC)(blog : Posh Mum) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/152-new-business-on-ll/#findComment-2306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I will be plugging for Carluccio's - fantastic food, affordable, highchairs and a great kids menu - ?5 for a starter, pasta meal, juice and an ice cream!! Wonderful! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/152-new-business-on-ll/#findComment-2308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I'd just like a proper Italian with a menu that goes beyond pasta and pizza. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/152-new-business-on-ll/#findComment-2310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spymum Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Either would be good!If we get a Carluccio's we'll know that ED has been thoroughly gentrified for sure! ;-)spymum(blog: Posh Mum) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/152-new-business-on-ll/#findComment-2311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonnieParker Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 snorky : there is nothin Italian in the Village ( I mean foodwise), certainly not Pizza Xpress or Bella Pastaand Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/152-new-business-on-ll/#findComment-2317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 If it's good quality Italian restaurants you want then just venture up into Crystal Palace, Lorenos and Joannas to name just two of the many Italian restaurants crammed into crystal palace parade! (theres also the fab Italian at the bottom of Gypsy Hill and bordering Alleyn park) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/152-new-business-on-ll/#findComment-2321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spymum Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Crystal Palace, here I come! ;-)spymum(blog: Posh Mum) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/152-new-business-on-ll/#findComment-2368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 ooooo yes to strada or carluccios both rather gorgeous but now you got me hungry and putting italian to one side what about wagamamas??? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/152-new-business-on-ll/#findComment-2494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 No need for Waga when we have Chopsticks! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/152-new-business-on-ll/#findComment-2496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 oh really interesting i was told it was a bit crap and tastless would you recomend it then? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/152-new-business-on-ll/#findComment-2497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I like chopsticks but it's a bit hit and miss. The good stuff is great but the bad stuff is just awful. For instance the chicken in cashew nuts is... well, words fail me (in a bad way). But the crispy lamb in plum sauce is good.Actually, now that I think about it the quality does seem to be decreasing gradually as time goes by... I don't really like Wagamama's though. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/152-new-business-on-ll/#findComment-2499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave & ailing Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Chopsticks is terrible! I cannot understand why it always looks so busyThe nearest proper chinese is Hong Kong City at the New Cross end of Old Kent Road, which is v good, esp for dim sum Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/152-new-business-on-ll/#findComment-2500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 That's cos wagamama's awful these days. If you REALLY want good noodles come to Parkway just 'ere to viet anh noodles. superb. Ihave the unfortunate luck of working in this neck of the woods sadly.Huguenot btw, you are a bad bad man, i feel terrible, and i thing vapours may be wisping off me Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/152-new-business-on-ll/#findComment-2503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
val Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Mr Liu (spelling?) is good especially the crispy duck Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/152-new-business-on-ll/#findComment-2505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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