Mark Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Tuesday 29th April according to the press release. I see on the board on the outside of the building that they're doing 50% off on restaurant training days. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2782-locale-new-restaurant-and-cocktail-bar/page/3/#findComment-89178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I think it's going to be May - not sure of exact date though.They're offering 50% off for people who fancy some grub during their training days. Here's the link 50% off Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2782-locale-new-restaurant-and-cocktail-bar/page/3/#findComment-89180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I agree with the comment above re acoustics. The Green was extremely noisy because it was such a big space and so echoey. If that could be sorted out, that would be a big improvement. Its not much fun going out for dinner with friends and hardly being able to hear each other talk! It put us off going to The Green that often.Good luck with it and look forward to seeing it opening. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2782-locale-new-restaurant-and-cocktail-bar/page/3/#findComment-89209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Looking forward to May to try this new restaurant out! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2782-locale-new-restaurant-and-cocktail-bar/page/3/#findComment-89248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macroban Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 More PR. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2782-locale-new-restaurant-and-cocktail-bar/page/3/#findComment-89573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Palaeologus Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Apparently they are "opening their fourth restaurant in East Dulwich" - which are the other 3 ED restaurants then? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2782-locale-new-restaurant-and-cocktail-bar/page/3/#findComment-89575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I agree about the acoustics as well, in the Green there was nothing to soak up the noise on the hard walls, ceilings, tables, floors etc etc it would be great if it wasn't so loud in Locale. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2782-locale-new-restaurant-and-cocktail-bar/page/3/#findComment-89576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladygooner Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Blackheath, County Hall and Fulham apparentlyMichael Palaeologus Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Apparently they are "opening their fourth> restaurant in East Dulwich" - which are the other> 3 ED restaurants then? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2782-locale-new-restaurant-and-cocktail-bar/page/3/#findComment-89584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoshntosh Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 not wishing to sound unwelcoming but... does anyone else feel that perhaps he ought to have mentioned in his first post that this is indeed a chain? it just feels a little misleading... by omission. as in "we spend our time working in the restaurant." shouldn't that be "restaurants" (plural), or is this a franchise? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2782-locale-new-restaurant-and-cocktail-bar/page/3/#findComment-89586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 shoshntoshThe whole "chain" thing has been the subject of mighty debate on here in the past (then again, what topic, no matter how innoccuous, hasn't been mightily debated on here?)I'm against identikit streets more than "chains". But obviously the more chains (and the bigger those chains are) then the higher chance of living in everyswherevilleIn the case of Locale I'm prepared to give it a shot. I don't think it's been franchised yet (only opening it's 4th place?) so I'm unlikely to be seeing too many of them any time soon. Would my attituide change if they were being rolled out a la GBK or Pizza Express? Probably. But to do that they would probably have to change the company top to bottom and fit a model whereas at present it just seems like a business building slowly and carefully - nothing wrong with that IMO. They are still in control of all the things that matter - food sourcing, response to local requests etc (all the things that franchises lack)As to wether it's any GOOD or not - I have no idea as yet - but I will check it out Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2782-locale-new-restaurant-and-cocktail-bar/page/3/#findComment-89590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pk Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Ladygooner Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Blackheath, County Hall and Fulham apparently> > > Michael Palaeologus Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > Apparently they are "opening their fourth> > restaurant in East Dulwich" - which are the> other> > 3 ED restaurants then?i think that the intention of MP's post was to highlight the poor punctuation in the press release which could be read to suggest that this will be their fourth restaurant in east dulwich Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2782-locale-new-restaurant-and-cocktail-bar/page/3/#findComment-89591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignumber5 Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Does it matter, shoshntosh?I've never quite understood the ED mentality/ettiquette re:chains.I mean, if something small and local from ED did really well and could expand to add a couple more branches to other nice residential bits of London, we'd be really chuffed for them. How is it any different for these guys who started elsewhere in London and are opening up branch number 4 here? Is it that they need to start here? How many branches does a successful local business get before it becomes a dirty big-business chain?I think that a nice Italian is one thing that is (suprisingly) lacking in ED, and I wish these fellas the best of luck. I'll certainly be giving it a go. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2782-locale-new-restaurant-and-cocktail-bar/page/3/#findComment-89593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpinjackflash Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Exactly BN5 - who gives a hoot as long as the grub is good! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2782-locale-new-restaurant-and-cocktail-bar/page/3/#findComment-89595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Quite, it's hardly Starbucks is it.Green & Blue and Franklins are chains in that there are more than one, but doesn't stop them from being two of the best darned things we have south of the river. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2782-locale-new-restaurant-and-cocktail-bar/page/3/#findComment-89598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Palaeologus Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Um, I was indeed reflecting on the rather bizarre implications of the press release, I dont think that even ED could support 4 identical restaurants.I am looking forward to staggering 10 yards to my nearest Italian restaurant, will they do take away pizza and Vienetta do you think? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2782-locale-new-restaurant-and-cocktail-bar/page/3/#findComment-89650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibbs Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Rrrrrr but are they identical? I visited the restaurant in Blackheath on a couple of occasions and it was a wonderful experience, beautiful decor, fantastic food and amazing service. The Restaurant was orginally owned by Tony Allen and that is when I ate there, and it was definitely not a chain type of restaurant. And no MP I do not believe they will be serving Vienetta!x Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2782-locale-new-restaurant-and-cocktail-bar/page/3/#findComment-90161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollybaby Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I walk past the City Hall one everyday and it looks a bit 'chainish' but maybe that's because it's next to a Yo sushi, subway and starbucks. . . . . but then again grab a coffee most mornings at starbucks so shouldn't moan too much about chains!! Ah the hypocrisy. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2782-locale-new-restaurant-and-cocktail-bar/page/3/#findComment-90188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asset Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I went to a fantastic party in City Hall many moons ago - before it got done up. sorry, changing the subject..Never seen a Locale Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2782-locale-new-restaurant-and-cocktail-bar/page/3/#findComment-90202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_carnell Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 I'd love to go to a restaurant that serves Vienetta. Can you still buy it anymore? I adored it as a child. Bring it on. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2782-locale-new-restaurant-and-cocktail-bar/page/3/#findComment-90245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggie Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Yes you can still buy Vienatta and it's on offer at the Cop-op, buy one get one free. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2782-locale-new-restaurant-and-cocktail-bar/page/3/#findComment-90293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Palaeologus Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Tsk - how can they serve "fantastic food" and not serve Vienetta?That is just silly. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2782-locale-new-restaurant-and-cocktail-bar/page/3/#findComment-90581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibbs Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Away with you MP - get yourself off to Iceland ;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2782-locale-new-restaurant-and-cocktail-bar/page/3/#findComment-90742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Palaeologus Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I cannot Hibbsy as I am not a Mum and have not one clue what to do with a prawn ring. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2782-locale-new-restaurant-and-cocktail-bar/page/3/#findComment-90754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Dear Michael, take said prawn ring, hook over any part of anatomy and stand in any South American river. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2782-locale-new-restaurant-and-cocktail-bar/page/3/#findComment-90764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonaloochieB Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 But be prepared to be Kerried home afterwards. Probably feeling like a Katona hot tin roof. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2782-locale-new-restaurant-and-cocktail-bar/page/3/#findComment-90766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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