Alex L.

Review of Oliver Bonas

01 May 08, 07:36

Fun little gift shop

This is a great place to try if you need to get a present and quickly - they have an interesting selection of things.

For guys, lovely smart glasses and flutes, or cuff links and funky little gadgets.

For the girls lots of smelly things, picture frames and bathroom accessories.

They have a small line of clothing but it's not great.

Really useful for stocking fillers or bits and bobs for your present draw.

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Review of Molly Blooms

01 May 08, 07:34

Great delivery service

Molly Blooms have been in this location for years, they always have a great selection of flowers and garden related things.

If you are a busy soul and need to send flowers to someone, I would use them over Interflora - they give a more personal touch. The cards are hand written, and they provide a good consultation service over the phone.

Got some for my friend when she was in hospital - she was really chuffed.

It's cheaper than Dansk on the Wandsworth Bridge Road, but the selection isn't as good, but still a great place to buy your flowers.

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Review of Il Pagliaccio

19 Apr 08, 10:43

Stick to the menu

This is a proper piss up joint. If it's someone's birthday, it's a great venue. If it's a girl let the staff know in advance and they'll arrange a very rude pudding for the birthday girl.

I think the food is ok, it's not expensive, only thing I would say however is if you are a large group don't ask for the set menu because it's generally pretty disgusting, if you order from the main menu it is fine.

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Review of Fishworks Seafood Cafe

19 Apr 08, 10:40

Something fishy going on here

I haven't actually eaten here, but I've bought fish from them.

I can't dispute the quality or freshness, because it was certainly there. I do however think they are joking with the prices. I nearly fell over the first time I bought from them.

But then I guess you have the toss up, if you want a really beautiful piece of fish, you're going to have to pay for it.

I've never heard anything bad about the restaurant, except the occasional remark about the price!

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Review of Friarwood

19 Apr 08, 10:32

Speciality Wine Shop

If you don't know much about wine and you want to buy a good bottle for someone who does, then this is the place to go.

The owner is a master of wine, and obviously knows his stuff. Be aware that you'd be pushed to get anything for under £15 but if you want to spoil someone or get something really special then go here.

I got really good advice from the owner for a present for my uncle who's big into his wine and he suggested something for £20 which completely blew my uncle's socks off.

Great place to buy something for your Dad or Brother.

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Review of Elizabeth King

19 Apr 08, 10:29

Definately the best in South West London

I've lived in the area my whole life, and kings has been there longer than me.

The buyers really know what they are doing, you can get almost anything in Kings whether it's really rare or just an every day ingredient.

They've interesting cheeses, and the newly opened butcher is good value.

I wouldn't buy wine from them as it's very expensive, but on the whole I'd give it 10/10

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Review of Oka

19 Apr 08, 08:01

Clean Style

Oka is a great shop if you like simple well made stylish furniture in mute woods or creams.

There range has an Asian feel to it with lots of teak and wicker materials.

They also do online sales and have a pretty comprehensive catalogue.

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Review of Aragon House

19 Apr 08, 07:52

Fairly foul

Stuffed full of pink shirts and loafers.

On the plus side, it's got a massive garden in the back, which when the weather is good gets packed, they do a pretty good BBQ too.

I have to have one rant on this place though, which is the reason I've only given it it one star.

The bar staff are rubbish - basically if there is a packed bar two or three people deep they do nothing about it, they just stand around chatting and not doing their job.

Sorry to go off on one, but it's very annoying particularly with the prices they charge, you are better off in the Duke or the Pony if you want to stay in a good mood.

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Review of Go Gay Cleaners

18 Apr 08, 16:13

Happy happy happy

Agreed, it's pretty sad to go bananas over a laundrette, but I simply love it based on the fact that every time I walk past it on a Grey Monday morning it makes me laugh!

Tatty and gross on the outside, lovely soapy and fun on the inside - plus it's cheap as chips and you get to make new friends when your washing machine breaks down.

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Review of Peters and Falla

18 Apr 08, 16:09

Too expensive

Boring subject I know but when you need a dress in a hurry for a party it's kind of useful if they can have it ready on time for the day!

Pretty expensive these guys, plus when they say three days, allow for five!

Don't bother getting alterations done here, complete rip off - Mum's are much cheaper!

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Review of Kebab Kid

17 Apr 08, 08:47

I don't like kebab's but this will do

Being a girl, I'm not really into the kebab action, infact those gross looking slabs of brown meat on a stick glistening with grease are actually my idea of hell.

Kebab kid is a different kettle of kebabs - you get real pieces of chicken or lamb fillet grilled. The meat is fresh and you know what part of the animal (and which animal) it's come from.

It's the healthy eaters kebab joint and well worth the queues.

Highly recommend this, and the hand made fallafals are awesome.

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Review of Pugs and Kisses

17 Apr 08, 08:27

Rip off joint

I think this is the most ridiculous shop in London, you can pay over £50 for a lead - it's extortion.

It seems to do fairly well, given the clientèle in the area.

My advice - go further up the New Kings Road to The Hurlingham Dog Shop - they have a great range of value accessories and goodies.

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Review of Hurlingham Pet Shop

17 Apr 08, 08:25

My dog's favorite place

This is a great pet shop. The guys have been there for over 20 years and really know what they are on about, I usually take my dog here before I take her to the vet.

They've got lots of great doggy goodies, as well as fun collars and leads. Tonnes better than the rip off joint down the road - Pugs and Kisses.

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Review of Indian Summer

17 Apr 08, 08:23

Interesting pressie shop

This is a great shop for buying things for girlfriend's birthdays - they have really great cotton kaftans, home things, bathroom things, furniture, and much more.

It's all made in India, and quite well priced. I love their bright cotton kaftans for the summer at the beach.

Good for Indian slippers and things too.

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Review of Nayaab

17 Apr 08, 07:59

Ruby Murray 1

There are better curry houses in this area, and from the outside Nayaab doesn't look like anything too special.

It's not bad though, in terms of price, food and service it'll do.

If you want an impromptu curry and you are in the area you could do worse.

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Review of Forty Seven Degrees

16 Apr 08, 20:03

Good for Board Gear

I've just slagged of the 47 shop on the Fulham Road, but their snowboard shop near Putney Bridge is much better.

Knowledgeable staff, with a good service and a good selection of snowboards and binding.

They do a pretty good service on you board if you need it here for about £40 which is a lot, but they'll fill in any nicks or scratches, do your edges and give it a nice base.

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Review of 47 Degrees

16 Apr 08, 20:00

Not great

I wasn't really impressed with 47 - to be honest the staff are a bit arsey and their own label equipment which is supposed to be cheaper is a bit of a rip off.

I think you're better going off to Snow and Rock.

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Review of The White Horse

16 Apr 08, 19:24

The Poney

Quite possibly the best summer pub in south west London.

Ok, so the beers are expensive, but they have one of the best collections of European and World beers in the UK.

Best of all in the summer it's heaving with good people that all spill out onto the green to drink, be merry and play frizby. Yay - role on Summer!

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Review of Mao Tai

16 Apr 08, 12:57

Very expensive but really gooooood!

On this popular stretch of the Kings Road, Mao Tai offers a Thai/Chinese fushion experience.

It is really expensive, but for a special occasion it's well worth it.

They recently refirbed the bar area which is great for a cocktail before dinner - or even if you don't want dinner it's worth it for the fresh fruit cocktails.

If you don't fancy going out they have a delivery service called Ruby Foos - 5 stars!

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Review of Nuovi Sapori

16 Apr 08, 12:54

A right little gem

Nuovi Sapori is a great little Italian Restaurant.

Opposite the Kabab Kid, this is certainly the best in the area. It beat Strada down the road based on the fact that they frequently update their menus.

Always really fresh food, with some classic Italian recipies and lots you don't know.

Wine is not too expensive. Only thing I would say, if you are going ask not to sit under the stairs!

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Review of Plaza Foods

10 Apr 08, 08:23

I feel bad but....

Having lived in the area my entire life, I have a strange fondness for this quite frankly bizaare establishment.

I can't imagine the rent is cheap for a commercial property on this stretch of the New Kings Road, so I simply find it mind boggling that this place has been in existance for as long as it has.

What does it stock? Well good question, when you catch it on a good day, you'd be lucky to find a packet of digestives or some stange greek dip.

If you want wierd obscure food or cleaning items - Plaza is your place. After fags, newspaper and some toilet roll, forget it.

Guilty pleasure though, lovely staff, rubbish shop!

Enjoy (or just go down to Budgens down the road!)

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