New Shops in Dulwich / Peckham

[Anna27]

rbarton Wrote:

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> Old French Cafe property went back to the land

> lady who wants it back for general repairs.

> My feeling is that it is a way to get the property

> back tart it up and put it back on the market with

> a higher rent.

>

>

it certainly isn't - I'm ITK on that

[indiepanda]

Anna27 Wrote:

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> rbarton Wrote:

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> > Old French Cafe property went back to the land

> > lady who wants it back for general repairs.

> > My feeling is that it is a way to get the

> property

> > back tart it up and put it back on the market

> with

> > a higher rent.

> >

> >

> it certainly isn't - I'm ITK on that

So do you know what is going to happen to the old cafe?

I have to admit, I assumed the move was to get a bigger space to expand, not because the owner of the old site wanted them out. The French Cafe was often full and the new one is larger.

[Cyclemonkey]

Re: security at the Dolls place they should use the local firm whose staff wear red ties - i think Franks and other Peckham based venues use them. The guys that work for them are always very professional and friendly in my experience.

[DuncanW]

As I understand it, that is exactly who they will be using from now on...

[LondonMix]

I have email confirmation that Redcombpubs are taking over the Cherry Tree.

Apparently they are doing a major refurb but hope to open in 8 weeks.

[jenf]

FYI the gelato place on East Dulwich Road is finally open - it's called Fabulous Ice Fires. Enjoyed a three-flavour tub just now on this glorious afternoon.

[Peckhamrye]

So everything is shaping up rather nicely....

[goosey-goosey]

The interiors at the gelateria on East Dulwich Rd are as fabulous as the ices, and must be seen.

[LadyDeliah]

Not sure if anyone has mentioned The Hope near to Peckham Pool, but it's quite a nice new bar and the food guy sells gorgeous empanadas in there.

[simonethebeaver]

The ice cream in the new place is amazing, and the owner lovely. And they do a dairy-free chocolate sorbet.

[Jeremy]

Walked by the new ice cream place - looks like some kind of upmarket cosmetics shop. Odd. Look forward to trying the ice cream though.

[a_m]

The icrecream is really high quality - way better than Oddono's.

[SebsC]

I agree. Had an ice cream there on Saturday - it was their own flavour and was made with Mascarpone and was utterly delicious.

[Jeremy]

Does it actually have a name? Or would that detract from the minimalist chic?

ETA - Sorry... just saw post above... "Fabulous Ice Fires".

[SebsC]

Jeremy Wrote:

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> Does it actually have a name? Or would that

> detract from the minimalist chic?

>

> ETA - Sorry... just saw post above... "Fabulous

> Ice Fires".

They've only just opened so have yet to have the name painted on the front of the shop.

[Peckhampam]

I just had an ice crea from here and was bowled over. I had tried Oddone's and did not like their ice cream I found them oily. However the scoops I had today from Fabulous etc....were marvellous. Pistachio and almond were both as good as I had tasted and their own marscarpone with ground cardamom on top was great. There were 3 scoops for ?2.50 but I think this is an opening offer.

[Inkmaiden]

First visit to Fabulous Ice Fires today- Oddono's is ok but this is in a different league altogether, as good as the best gelato I've had in Italy.

[goldilocks]

sounds fantastic - anyone know if they have a website or anywhere that lists ingredients? - would love to know if they have dairy and soy free options. The sorbet's in Oddono's are technically fine but contain trans fats so I avoid them, would be keen to find an alternative!

[Peckhampam]

I couldn't find a website but they said they make it downstairs in the shop so I take it they would have the list of ingredients to hand.

[goosey-goosey]

They're way too cool for a website. This is not a "shop". This is a blisteringly bright white space ship descended on the salivating gelatophiles of East Dulwich. They do not "make" ice creams and sorbets. They orchestrate, meld, and tease their gorgeous magic into colourful unctuousness that toys with your tastebuds. It's something wonderful.

I chucked their flyer but this gives you a taste of their exotic branding. Don't get me wrong. Their gelati are an absolute delight, the lemon sorbet so (naturally) acid it almost hurts, the pistachio the nuttiest I've ever tasted.

[PolkaNova]

Found their website: http://www.oddonos.com/

[PolkaNova]

Oh, and I've only recently discovered Oddono's and I have to say - it's paradise. Reminds of a trip to Italy many years ago when I would eat ice cream three times a day, it was so good. Hope I don't end up going to Oddono's three times a day, or even a week, or these ice creams will start showing round my waist!!

BTW, so far the hazelnut flavor is my favourite - real nuts inside!

[Peckhampam]

I'm not sure if PolkaNova is confused or joking , but the new, and in my opinion far superior ice cream place on East Dulwich Road is NOT Oddone's.

[Earl Aelfheah]

Should do really well there, being so close to the playground. Personally I like Oddonos, but will no doubt make use of this place too. Ridiculous name though.

[cordsm]

Anyone know if they're open in the evenings, like Oddono's?