Comments on: Bad news Monday

By: Mark Dodds

Mark Dodds — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:21:36 +0000

Needed lunch today on the spur of the moment on the way to ‘cash and carry’ stopped off at JJ catering on Southampton Way — solely because I’d read about it here. It is a MUST. GO THERE! And be delighted. The food is wonderful, Indian, perfectly judged and produced. And unbelievably good value.

A GEM of rare proportions and a great asset to Camberwell.

By: Dagmar

Dagmar — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:14:09 +0000

For £15 at Netto, Rye Lane, two of you can be stuffed, pissed and in King’s A&E on a drip.

By: Merrick

Merrick — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:13:31 +0000

@ Phil G

Depends if you have kids or not.

If not, then I had lunch last Sunday in the George Canning and it was very, very good indeed. Not yer usual pre-sliced catering pack joints. (All meat from that swanky butcher in East Dulwich, I believe). Nice atmosphere, not too busy. Sky on large plasmas but not at an intrusive volume.

If you have kids in tow, then it has to be the good old S&D. They do kid-sized drinks in plastic cups and will split adult portions. Staff tolerant. Books, crayons and paper lurking in a cupboard. Enjoy!

By: jubilee

jubilee — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:23:29 +0000

108

the only problem with ENB and their community programme is a question of the numbers of people who will be able to get on the courses. I have been to Laban every week for 11 years, and they have a fantastic Saturday morning kids programme, but it has a 2 year waiting list, and there are 5 classes, each with 20 kids. They do have after school programmes, but again it’s 10–15 kids a session. So compared with the swimming pool which currently has 1,000 school kids a week using it, plus the gym, gymnastics club, yoga etc, the numbers of people, across all age groups and social backgrounds, able to access health and sport facilities is WAY more than the ENB could ever hope to do.

By: florian

florian — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:26:28 +0000

The florence in herne hill/brixton is v. good. Opposite brockwell lido. Or the Spar on vestry if you’re skint.

By: genfink

genfink — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:55:09 +0000

@112 Dagmar
That’s where I work, innit.

Ok I would probably agree with you Mumu, The Bear is expensive and the service charge is a bit galling, I was just giving my opinion because that’s what Phil G asked for. I will definitely give the George Canning a try for Sunday lunch next time and from then on be able to speak with a wider sphere of influence.

By: Mumu

Mumu — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:34:34 +0000

Ive always thought the Bear was a bit expensive — Sunday lunch is in the region of £11–12 compared to £8–10 in other pubs for what essentially is the same thing. Plus at the Bear I think there is an ‘optional’ 10% service charge (grr — its a pub, not a restaurant).

I would recommend the George Canning, Sun and Dove or The Castle for a standard Sunday lunch. I dont think the Grove is worth the hassle and its always empty and the Fox onthe Hill is not very pleasant food or other clientele wise. Havent tried the roast at the Cambria but was impressed at the way its been done up when I went in the other day.

By: Dagmar

Dagmar — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:09:42 +0000

You said you was in Mayfair with all the boutique hedge funds and that!

By: genfink

genfink — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:59:52 +0000

Phil G

My recommendation would have to be The Bear on corner of Camberwell New Road/Camberwell Station Road. Had my birthday lunch in there on Sunday and it was marvellous

By: Dagmar

Dagmar — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:35:01 +0000

You’ll need aerobics after all that grub.