Jerk Rock?

[Dulwich Born And Bred]

For a restuarant that got a recommendation in Time Out, why has it closed down?

I never did go in there, the guys loitering outside used to put me off!

But we do need a nice west indies and a sushi bar in Lordship lane!

[IbizaBG]

Well ... it's a shame they're turning it into a designer clothes shop.... but 1 less empty shop is always better for the immage of ED.

[citizenED]

Don't know how jerk rock got a recommendation in Time Out - it was a rather odd set-up - just never felt welcoming. Would have been so good if they'd got their front of house sorted. Shame as ED could do with a decent west indian outlet. A missed opportunity.

Citizen

[Dulwich Born And Bred]

Check it here:

http://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/reviews/4185.html

How the mightly has fallen eh?

Another expensive clothes shop? I better spend a year saving up then!

Heidi xx

[zephyr]

this is speculation but I wonder if there was an environmental health issue. The only thing I can find is a report from 2005 here

Scores on the Doors.

May be they could not rectify the 'Structural' issues and had to close (? not cost effective).

If not this then maybe they could not sustain the large portions that they apparently served and just 'went under'.

[zephyr]

Actually looking at a few other local establishments brings up a few horrors ('iffy' scores) and some good ones

Tandoori Nights

Dulwich Tandoori

Franklins

Le Chardon

GOURMET BURGER KITCHEN

Cafe El Passo

Surma Curry house

PISTACHIO CLUB RESTAURANT

This post is not intended to besmerch or promote any of the establishments mentioned1

[nutty]

Fantastic links - thanks zephyr

I am particularly pleased to see the (much besmirched on here) El Paso with a 4/5 rating and amazed that TN has only 1 star....

[James]

El Paso is still dreadful, doesn't matter how many stars it gets. You can see the dirt with your own eyes. Not that I trust Southwark Council anyway, they are a total bunch of idiots.

[Keef]

I like El Paso, it is what it is. TN is a shock.

[mockney piers]

I have to say, that's the most confusing marking system I've ever seen!!

No doubt a compromise created by a committee of management consultants which left nobody satisfied. (actually what's the collective noun for them, an expense claim of management consultants?)

[Brendan]

A restructure of management consultants?

[Brendan]

I agree with Keef there. I like El Pasco too. It is wonderfully cheesy and does what it says on the tin. They even let me wear one of their sombreros once.

Although the upstairs does look like a Tijuanan brothel.

[Jeremy]

I actually ate in Cafe El Paso on Saturday - unfortunately we were the only people in there! It's a shame because I guess they must be stuggling to survive, and I wouldn't like to see them go... it's become something of a local institution in my opinion. But it does exactly what it says on the tin, cheap and cheerful tex-mex. The frozen cocktails are good fun, and the bottled beer is the cheapest you'll find in ED.

[MrBen]

I was told that Jerk Rock closed because the landord who owns half of that strip (from the tyre shop)to the fried chicken place has bascially put up all of the rents. You'll see that flats above have all been repainted and are up for let too. Thats the same reason the tyre shop closed down - new rents are too high. I love the frontage of the tyre shop that apparently has been there 30 years and will be taking some pictures of it before they re do it. In fact...if it was in Shoreditch or New York they would keep the frontage untouched and turn it into a bar. Called Tyres or something. With an oil based cocktail menu.

I think it has been said elsewhere and that Jerk Rock is going to be the second outlet of Mrs Robinson. Selling womenswear but also some mens stuff too (hooray more stripey jumpers!).

Jerk Rock was always empty yet was open for a very long time with no discernable turnover. I'll let you work that one out!

[Keef]

El Paso often seems busyier on week nights... I too hope they carry on.

[yeknomyeknom]

I would love to drink at Tyres. Please can someone rich buy the Tyre shop and do as Mr Ben suggests.

[lorraineliyanage]

Gabby?s Caribbean takeaway on Peckham high street does great food if you need a jerk fix!

[Rolo Tomasi]

Rice & Peas in Grove vale do great Jerk too.

[Marmora Man]

yeknomyeknom Wrote:

-------------------------------------------------------

> I would love to drink at Tyres. Please can

> someone rich buy the Tyre shop and do as Mr Ben

> suggests.

Michelin Martinis anyone? Or perhaps a Firestone* - suggested ingredients: Apple Brandy, Vodka and Bourbon - Apple Brandy warmed separately then lit and poured into the Vodka & Bourbon mix - to be downed whilst flames still licking. Not good for beards or eyebrows.

* This is pure invention but based on the "Flaming Benny" - Creme de Menthe with flaming brandy poured in - creates a horrible hangover.

More ideas anyone?

[Dulwich Born And Bred]

El Paso used to be wicked, I love mexican food, but sadly I was really disappointed when I asked for tortillas with the cheese, tomatoes etc and I got sainsburys nachos which was bloody salty and it tasted like they used red hot chilli pepper west indies style instead of tomato sauce etc. The wraps were horrible and the ice creams looks was joke, tiny and like the ones you get in makro from a multi pack!

I went for my birthday and was disappointed! I preferred my hummus, pitta bread and olives from Horniman museum cafe!!

We still need a proper west indies shop in dulwich and a sushi bar...someone please opena sushi bar!!!

[Keef]

Bet the cocktails were good though ;-)

[dluehosh]

El Paso is a classic British interpretation of Mexican food, and as an American Ex-Pat, I find it a complete disaster. For good Mexican, despite the schlep into town, I would try Wahaca in Covent Garden (www.wahaca.co.uk). Food is fresh and really good although the services is pretty average. The Margaritas are also v. v. yummy....