New Shops in Dulwich / Peckham

[goosey-goosey]

I think they are open in the evening. Prosecco from 5pm was the promise on Sunday afternoon.

[Dodo1]

We went yesterday. They only had 3 flavours and told us they were closing (6pm). Member of staff didn't evn know their opening times- so we went to Oddono's!

[DuncanW]

Tried to go to Fabulous Ice Fires today with my kids. It was shut which was a bit disappointing as I had promised them ice-creams. I took them to the pub next door instead.

[Jeremy]

DuncanW Wrote:

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> I took them to the pub next door instead.

Good idea. Craft beer > ice crem.

[The Minkey]

Fabulous Ice Fires gets a mention here http://www.butterflylondon.com/butterfly-gives-you-the-scoop-at-the-gelato-festival-2015/

[JohnL]

And work seems to be underway at the 'John the Unicorn' in Rye Lane.

[DuncanW]

Had a successful visit to Fabulous Ice Fires on Saturday morning, and their ice-cream and sorbet is pretty amazing, it has to be said.

[Otta]

SebsC Wrote:

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> Jeremy Wrote:

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> > Does it actually have a name? Or would that

> > detract from the minimalist chic?

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

> > Ice Fires".

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> They've only just opened so have yet to have the

> name painted on the front of the shop.

Hopefully by the time the paintbrushes are out they'll have realised what an absolutely bloody awful name they've come up with.

[LondonMix]

I went there on Saturday. It seems creamier than Oddonos which may be more authentically Italian (I don?t know) but really it is a matter of personal taste if you prefer it.

I live much closer to Oddonos so won?t be going out of my way to go to Fire and Ice but if I fancy some gelato after lunch or dinner at the Flying Pig, I will definitely go back.

They should do a nice trade near the playground and its nice to see more businesses opening up. I wish them well.

[Sue]

Otta Wrote:

> Hopefully by the time the paintbrushes are out

> they'll have realised what an absolutely bloody

> awful name they've come up with.

They had (maybe still have) a notice on their door on Friday night which I didn't thoroughly read as it was quite long, but I believe the name is part of a quotation from Blake, or is related to Blake in some way.

As they are just round the corner from the Blake mural, I actually think the name is quite appropriate, if that is why they have chosen it :)

[Otta]

Blake, that well known ice cream enthusiast.

[peckham_ryu]

Although it has been open for 6 months, I don't think Aya has been mentioned yet. Probably because it's very hidden away: a little cr?perie / caf? right at the back of the small shopping arcade next to Khan's on Rye Lane. Not a bad cr?pe.

[Nigello]

It's good. I have been three times and had the "three flavours for ?2.50" and enjoyed them all. There will be cones and coffee and cakes/pastries in the near future, I was told. Avanti!

[Help-Ma-Boab]

Did he not invent the 99 cone by sticking a Blake in it?

Otta Wrote:

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> Blake, that well known ice cream enthusiast.

[jenf]

Help-Ma-Boab Wrote:

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> Did he not invent the 99 cone by sticking a Blake

> in it?

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Bravo, sir.

[Otto]

Pretty great stuff - fabulous ice fire is an awesome addition.

[mima08]

Tried Fabulous Ice fire last week and got hooked. Delicious flavours, and love their own recipie. Of course it's personal tastes but I prefer it to Oddono. It would be good to have different portion sizes (though 3 flavours for ?2.50 seems good value given the portion sizes) - and yes, I have suggested it to them, too.

[PohSuan]

Love Aya.She's also selling ice cream from Oddono's now,handy if you don't want to head up Lordship Lane.

[Sazzle30]

Rosie's cafe have openned their Peckham branch just down from Pedler

[spark67]

A pilates studio has taken over the old French cafe site...couldn't see another cafe and restaurant opening there tbh. But there seems to be something opening up near the cemetery end of forest hill road, go past on my bike every day and have been watching the builders at work, front painted and planters outside where I guess there'll be seating.

[MarkE]

May not strictly be new if the owners continue to lease it, but not unfeasible...

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/commercial-property-for-sale/property-53722154.html?premiumA=true

[LondonMix]

The shops lease runs for another 12 years so they can't be forced out.

[Earl Aelfheah]

MarkE Wrote:

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> May not strictly be new if the owners continue to

> lease it, but not unfeasible...

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> http://www.rightmove.co.uk/commercial-property-for

> -sale/property-53722154.html?premiumA=true

I like Le Chandelier and it would be a shame if it were to close, but must admit, it never seems that busy whenever I've visited.

[Earl Aelfheah]

Anyone know what the place is that's opening up next to Blue Tit? Looks like some kind of bar maybe?

[Jeremy]

rrr - it's a cafe and sh!sha lounge, according to the signs in the window.