PeteOverhill Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 That's my self-explanatory thread title right there.1) A proper bookshop2) A sushi bar3) Less gastropubs who appear to be sponsored by the Fennel Marketing Board4) At least one good honest boozer with a pool table and jukebox in it5) A small cinema Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/775-things-that-east-dulwich-needs-to-make-it-better/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 A cinema would be good, if only they hadn't destroyed this place (which I'm sure Louisa has fond memories of):http://www.darkscreens.co.uk/cinema.asp?id=184 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/775-things-that-east-dulwich-needs-to-make-it-better/#findComment-18899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 My 2 cents Peter1) A proper bookshop Definition of Proper needed here. Chener could be better and there has been much discussion around them but generally speaking I have lived in places with a lot worse bookshops. The stock selections are pretty good as is the ordering service2) A sushi bar Agnostic on this one3) Less gastropubs who appear to be sponsored by the Fennel Marketing Board I would only call 2 of the bars on LL Gastro or wannabe Gastro. (Franklins and Palmerston) The others server varying types of food but none of it especially gasto-ish and some of th eprices are quite good. (The "hotdog" in the bishop is one of the best value snacks anywhere and their pies are very good for the price - daytime only)4) At least one good honest boozer with a pool table and jukebox in it I would file the Gowlett under this category but a couple more wouldn't go amiss. I think these types of pub tend to be found in more studenty towns these days tho.5) A small cinemaA hundred times yes! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/775-things-that-east-dulwich-needs-to-make-it-better/#findComment-18900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_the_chin Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I know it's se23 but i keep going past the wetherspoons place in forest hill and thinking it would make a great cinema Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/775-things-that-east-dulwich-needs-to-make-it-better/#findComment-18904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I remember going to Saturday morning pictures as a kid at the cinema next to the school in Grove Vale, long gone now obviously and not the one in the picture featured above and there was another one in Forest Hill that is now sadly a Wetherspoons. But, anyway isn't there already a "What ED needs" thread elsewhere about this sort of thing. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/775-things-that-east-dulwich-needs-to-make-it-better/#findComment-18905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macroban Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Public toilets. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/775-things-that-east-dulwich-needs-to-make-it-better/#findComment-18908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 jim_the_chin Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I know it's se23 but i keep going past the> wetherspoons place in forest hill and thinking it> would make a great cinemaJim it was a cinema, then a bloody bingo hall, now a damned Wetherspoons. Also, the Rolling Stones and Who played there in the early 60s. What a waste of a good theatre/cinema space. Bring it back, that's what I say. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/775-things-that-east-dulwich-needs-to-make-it-better/#findComment-18911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 A vegetarian restaurant. Yes, I know, have said it before. But I find it weird that in such a Stoke Newington-y, Crouch End-y place as East Dulwich there isn't even one. And the restaurants we have aren't exactly veggie-friendly (I checked out Franklin's menu the other day and there wasn't a SINGLE veggie option. That's pretty poor in the 21st Century). Someone could make a lot of money with this one I'm sure - us veggies make up around 11% of the population - probably more around here. Was in Crystal Palace last weekend & they have a brilliant Thai place with two whole pages of veggie dishes on the menu. Plus CP has Domali... why is there nowhere veggie here I wonder? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/775-things-that-east-dulwich-needs-to-make-it-better/#findComment-18922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Franklins is based on the St John's school of cooking which is pretty unashamedly meaty and offaly. It harks back to traditional British cuisine, much of which was almost lost to us thanks to the victorians so doesn't really cater for vegetarianism as a concept but will sometimes have non meat based dishes on the menu.It wouldn't surprise me if a veggie restaurant would do well, but knowing the LL limitations on restaurants that have come into play (see threads passim) it may have to be off the main strip. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/775-things-that-east-dulwich-needs-to-make-it-better/#findComment-18926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 A few years ago they always seemed to have at least one veggie option, now it seems they have lurched Gordon-Ramsay style into everything being offal. I think this is a mistake, they will surely be losing trade. It's not hard to adapt trad British fare - if Manze's Pie Shop in Peckham can offer a veggie option I don't see why it is beyond Franklin's.Interesting article on vegetarianism in this week's Time Out, proving that it goes back a lot further than you'd think in this country. It wasn't just a fad that landed in the 60s. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/775-things-that-east-dulwich-needs-to-make-it-better/#findComment-18927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I dunno, if vegetarians had their way we'd be up to our necks in owls!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/775-things-that-east-dulwich-needs-to-make-it-better/#findComment-18929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spadetownboy Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Jeremy Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> A cinema would be good, if only they hadn't> destroyed this place (which I'm sure Louisa has> fond memories of):> > http://www.darkscreens.co.uk/cinema.asp?id=184looks like it was destroyed by a jerry zepplin circa 1916. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/775-things-that-east-dulwich-needs-to-make-it-better/#findComment-18931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I love owls. That would be great! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/775-things-that-east-dulwich-needs-to-make-it-better/#findComment-18933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I couldn't eat a whole one James Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/775-things-that-east-dulwich-needs-to-make-it-better/#findComment-18935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spadetownboy Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 you could always freeze the rest. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/775-things-that-east-dulwich-needs-to-make-it-better/#findComment-18939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadWorld74 Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 What's wrong with owls....? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/775-things-that-east-dulwich-needs-to-make-it-better/#findComment-18940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Have you ever felt an owl?If you get the chance - give it a try. I was certainly quite surprised (as was the owl) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/775-things-that-east-dulwich-needs-to-make-it-better/#findComment-18942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Don't get the owl reference, MP. Explanation? Nero Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/775-things-that-east-dulwich-needs-to-make-it-better/#findComment-18943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteOverhill Posted May 30, 2007 Author Share Posted May 30, 2007 I felt an owl once. Court case pending. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/775-things-that-east-dulwich-needs-to-make-it-better/#findComment-18944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonM Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 The owls are not what they seem Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/775-things-that-east-dulwich-needs-to-make-it-better/#findComment-18945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherPaul Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Owls. Up to our necks in them, being eaten, touched and not being what they seem.Mockney, please explain how and why we will be up to our necks in wols.AP Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/775-things-that-east-dulwich-needs-to-make-it-better/#findComment-18946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 wols, are you winnie the pooh in disguise ;)Google the latter part of the quote. (not the one about winnie the pooh obviously)I may have to lounge myself if this can't get back on track. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/775-things-that-east-dulwich-needs-to-make-it-better/#findComment-18950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherPaul Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Thanks MP, East Dulwich doesn't need insults that rubbish.As for what ED needs, cheaper housing, fewer cars, a cinema, an italian restaurant which actually opensand loads of other stuff.AP Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/775-things-that-east-dulwich-needs-to-make-it-better/#findComment-18953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 HA HALoving the Bush Owls Quote. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/775-things-that-east-dulwich-needs-to-make-it-better/#findComment-18955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I would eat a chocolate owl Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/775-things-that-east-dulwich-needs-to-make-it-better/#findComment-18957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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