wee quinnie Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Just been down NCR and noticed that G and F is closing down. Very sad day. :( Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25021-grace-and-favour-is-closing/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junad1997 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Nooooo, My family shops there, good place to buy nice gifts, it's a shame it has to close :( Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25021-grace-and-favour-is-closing/#findComment-567596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Rose moved away a while back, so guess she's fed up with having to come back and deal with the shop. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25021-grace-and-favour-is-closing/#findComment-567598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironjawcannon Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Yes, Sad, Rose is such a nice person. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25021-grace-and-favour-is-closing/#findComment-567602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddug Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 No wonder they were so bad-tempered when I went in there a couple of weeks ago!But actually, despite my horrendous experience of being frog-marched out during a lampshades contretemps, I do sympathise. I have fond memories of meeting friends in there for many a lovely brunch when they used to serve food. Maybe they shouldn't have given it up? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25021-grace-and-favour-is-closing/#findComment-567613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckleypink Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 That's a shame. I remembered when she just openend as a cafe (around the the same time as Blue Mountain to be exact) but switched to selling soft furnishings. When is the exact closing date please? It would be nie to give her a proper send off! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25021-grace-and-favour-is-closing/#findComment-567615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenG Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 wee quinnieDo you know that for sure? When I went past this morning there was brown paper at the window, when I went past this afternoon (I am almost sure) the new window setting was on display?????Helen Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25021-grace-and-favour-is-closing/#findComment-567624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I think it was a good year after Blue Mountain - good soup I remember but never quite worked as a cafe. Expect more of this, sadly. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25021-grace-and-favour-is-closing/#findComment-567630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillychap Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Hmmm could this be the beginning of the end????? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25021-grace-and-favour-is-closing/#findComment-567631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenG Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 wee quinneI am sorry to have doubted you. We just walked down our road to see what was going on. The writing is on the "window" - there is a clothes sale tomorrow and a number of other dates and then that will be it. The sign thanks people for 15 years of service and happy memories.When I moved to Northcross Road there was just Blue Mountain and Grace and Favour - this is a very sad day for local business.However, there was chink of light under the blinds at Blue Mountain and I am delighted to say that evidence of a refurbishment is very present - lots of ladders, tools etc etc. Can't wait to see the new place - lots of luck to Mel and the team. Helen Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25021-grace-and-favour-is-closing/#findComment-567640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twirly Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 That's very sad. I used to like browsing in there (though I have to admit to not having bought very much). I liked it it best when it was a cafe too. Good luck to them in whatever they're doing next. Wonder what will open up there instead? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25021-grace-and-favour-is-closing/#findComment-567642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffron Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Oh, could we have Soupdragon there, please!? Gutted that their lease on LL wasn't renewed! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25021-grace-and-favour-is-closing/#findComment-567668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
giggirl Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Once I was in a big rush so she let me take a mug of coffee out of the shop to drink on the go. That was nice. Took me a couple of weeks to return the mug. She'll be missed. Wish she'd have given us some warning though. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25021-grace-and-favour-is-closing/#findComment-567678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
first mate Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Oh no. Rose was one of the very first independent shop owners to make ED feel different. If true, she will be sorely missed. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25021-grace-and-favour-is-closing/#findComment-567684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidget Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Never worked as a cafe because the small space Rose had was clogged with mums and babies not eating. That is why she closed the food part. It is a lovely shop, but she doesn't live in London anymore so having it must be a hassle.Fi, who went on to work at the original Jack's, used to be a chef/cook there. The food was sublime. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25021-grace-and-favour-is-closing/#findComment-567692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckleypink Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Alot of independent businesses (and I am not being negative here)in East Dulwich close and re-open under new names. For example, The Black Cherry on Lordship Lane closed and re-opened as The Draft.Grace & Favour is in a prime spot on North Cross Road. Yes, it sad to see the store close and Rose is a lovely woman and I wish her the best. I'd give it three weeks if that until Grace & Favour is re-opened under a new name or business. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25021-grace-and-favour-is-closing/#findComment-567741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 I think Rose is wonderful. She once supplied me with coffee and distraction when I was accompanying a very rich friend who was buying up the shop and boring me to tears. Very good USP. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25021-grace-and-favour-is-closing/#findComment-567771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojobaby Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Yes....but i know whst is replacing it. Just wait and see. It wont let you down.......... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25021-grace-and-favour-is-closing/#findComment-567775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckleypink Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 You are such a tease...I am excited now! Can't wait!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25021-grace-and-favour-is-closing/#findComment-567785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildthing Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 A bit sad that it's closing as the buyer had a good eye but stopped using it a while back after listening to the staff gossip about customers. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25021-grace-and-favour-is-closing/#findComment-568022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Could make an excellent Estate Agents.Save walking all the way to Lordship Lane to find one.And with a Solicitors Office just a few doors away will make house buying so much easier.And on Saturday you will be able to buy a hotdog at the same time.Fox. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25021-grace-and-favour-is-closing/#findComment-568101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 jojobaby Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Yes....but i know whst is replacing it. Just wait> and see. It wont let you down..........It it a 'Hooters'?! I'm so excited!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25021-grace-and-favour-is-closing/#findComment-568104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Is it a JoJo's JoJo? In which case that really wouldn't be very exciting. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25021-grace-and-favour-is-closing/#findComment-568111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
first mate Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Another bistro, it seems. Oh dear....... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25021-grace-and-favour-is-closing/#findComment-568129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
qotsa79 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 it's going to be called the "blue thai brick corner mountain cafe"vegan menudirty-chic, for ambiencecar boot sale cups and cutlery - adds to taste!reasonably high priced - cheap is sooo yesterday! (the inflation is rather high after all)etc... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25021-grace-and-favour-is-closing/#findComment-568153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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