New Coffee Shop, Forest Hill Rd

[Jah Lush]

Do mean organic coffee? I believe the foodstore just up the road does organic foodstuffs.

[boosboss]

Siduhe Wrote:

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> I walked past the other day and a tall blonde lady

> was opening up for the builders with the biggest

> dog I have ever seen. Looked a bit like an Irish

> Wolfhound, but black rather than grey. She said

> "slowly" when I asked how the builders were

> getting on. Great news and just what the parade

> needs.

The tall blonde is Veronique, one of the co-owners and the dog is her Newfoundland.:))

[jimbo1964]

I spoke to a French woman in the park who was walking a Newfoundland but she was brunette (this is sounding a bit 'Twin Peaks').

[boosboss]

jimbo1964 Wrote:

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> I spoke to a French woman in the park who was

> walking a Newfoundland but she was brunette (this

> is sounding a bit 'Twin Peaks').

That's her sister ;-)

[Cassius]

Will they be offering Cherry Pie?

[SimonM]

If the owners are French then they should know how to make great coffee! (Or a good cup of Joe, to continue the Twin Peaks theme :)))

[TJ]

woodie Wrote:

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> I think its a tough stretch to make a restaurant

> work there. One of those dead spots.Could be a

> coffee shop could open it up a bit. Its very

> functional, chemist,post office, barber,

> newsagent, bookies, launderette. Not really an

> evening spot or afternoon hang out type of area is

> it? Will take imagination to make it work.

I dont know - the Herne is pretty good value for a night out at the weekend or even for a lazy saturday / sunday afternoon. A nice bunch running it, good food and good beer. Its my pub of chouce bya country mile (noted there are way to many kids in the summer etc etc).

[bon3yard]

...who knows but its sure to serve a damned good cup of coffee.

[jimbo1964]

A coffee shop on my doorstep offering pastries made by Newfoundland owning French women seems too good to be true.

Any news on Anatolia? It says closed for refurb on the window but not much action within.. A Turkish Meze restaurant like Tas would be fab (unlikely I know).

[Spangles30]

I hope this new place will serve decent, inexpensive (healthy) food in addition to coffee. It will be right by Peckham Rye park, and the new cafe there is almost a victim of its own success. I waited 45 minutes last week for a sandwich to be made. In the end I told them I had to go and would have a sandwich at home instead. Good to hear there will be another coffee shop near by too.

[bon3yard]

...mmm, wonder if they're looking for a Good Chef who lives 20 seconds away? :)

[jimbo1964]

Anyone know when they'll be opening?

[boosboss]

jimbo1964 Wrote:

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> Anyone know when they'll be opening?

The plan was for Monday coming, but I'll double check that and let you know.

[bon3yard]

Double check and see if they need someone to cater for them? Cakes, tarts, soups etc.

[boosboss]

bon3yard Wrote:

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> Double check and see if they need someone to cater

> for them? Cakes, tarts, soups etc.

If they say yes, will I get an introduction fee?

[bon3yard]

You'll get a free slab of something sweet and sticky.:)-D. The exterior is pretty much done but the inside looks far from finished. Good to see Si Mangia packed again tonight.

[jimbo1964]

Good to see Si Mangia packed again tonight.

Excellent news. That parade could turn into a good little spot. I have high hopes for the coffee shop.

[boosboss]

I popped in this morning. They won't be ready for Monday, but say it will be one day next week that they'll open. They'll be putting the finishing touches together and practising their coffe making skills over the next few days. :))

bon3yard - Although they won't need a chef there. Veronique does own a catering company, so if you want to go and have a chat with her she'll see what she can do for you. (No promises, but good luck :)-D )

[bon3yard]

Cheers BoosBoss.

[MadWorld74]

it's going to be called Cafe 2050.....

[Nero]

It should be open next week, or so said the proprietress, who sounds Scandinavian and not French. She looks Scandinavian too.

[redan]

She's from Finland

[boosboss]

There are two of them, one French, one Finnish, both very nice! :))

[Spangles30]

Please will this place NOT charge extra for soya milk - and use a decent brand too.

[Marmora Man]

Spangles30 Wrote:

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> Please will this place NOT charge extra for soya

> milk - and use a decent brand too.

I would have to be paid, lots, to drink Soya milk.