Vlad 's reviews
Review of Eco
03 Aug 07, 17:12
Hmmmm Pizza 
Forget Strada. Pizza Express? Pfff. This place is great. Huge pizzas but very good value for money. Nothing unusual about the menu - standard italian food. Pastas, Pizza etc.
More than enough room and tables. Service can be slow though and you'll generally have to book in advance on weekend evenings.
Worth checking out the Deli next to it (Evo?) if you fancy something lighter or don't have time to sit down. Part of the same company.
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Review of The Rapscallion
03 Aug 07, 17:01
A place mainly for brunch?
Not sure about this place in the evening but it is perfect for the day time. It's a great place to meet for Brunch on a Sunday or Saturday (Try the Eggs Benedict - legendary) and the coffee is great. The free papers are appreciated and the Orange juice rocks. It is small though. Very small - 6 tables? The design and mirrors means that they make the most of the space but I'm not sure that it works as an evening. Given the quality of the food at breakfast though, its bound to be good.
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Review of C C H Express
03 Aug 07, 16:56
Taxi 
Not much that you can say about a taxi cab company except that they turn up on time in the 8 odd years that we've been using them. Ask for the prices beforehand from the operator though as occasionally the drivers take the piss.
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Review of Upstairs Bar and Restaurant
03 Aug 07, 16:47
Size isn't everything 
Agree with the previous post. This place is excellent. You'll miss it as it's so hidden.Book well ahead as it is tiny inside and since the evening standard gave it good reviews some time ago it's become increasingly popular. The food is fantastic. Only fault? The proximity of the tabels can make for interesting eavesdropping. But then the cosiness is part of the appeal.
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Review of Robert Gastro
03 Aug 07, 16:43
Oooh lala.
Very odd place this. Looks like its been furnished with the contents of a fench student hall but it all works very well. Split into two sections - a cafe and a restaurant it has a really nice French feel to it. Those who can't face the uniformity of Starbucks will love whiling away a morning with a bite to eat and a coffee in a very amospheric place. Last time we went even the staff were French. The coffee is great.
It is slightly on the pricey side though. Can't vouch for the restaurant side although I have heard one bad report from about the food and the service but this was some time ago. Worth considering though if you are off to the Clapham Picture House though as it is so near.
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Review of Bodeans BBQ
03 Aug 07, 16:35
A True Flesh Pot
What can I say.
If you work in Soho, you'll be familar with this place. Vegans will probably firebomb this place. Renowned for the Pulled Pork, Ribs and BBQ sauce, this is not the place to go to impress your bank manager. Do not wear a white shirt. Do nnot go here on a first date. Casual atmosphere, incredibly friendly staff and most of all quick and easy. Food is excellent and well priced for what you get. Very packed at the weekends so you're unlikely to get a table in our experience after 7.00 p.m unless you book.
It gets a lot of trade in the early event before customers head off for the bars and clubs. Your girlfriends may hate it but your mates will love you for showing them the light.
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Review of The Antiquarius Antiques Centre
03 Aug 07, 16:27
Yeah but.....
It is pretty good and has a lot of stuff in it and a huge number of individual concessions. BUT, and its a big but, the location means that it is as expensive as you'd think it would be. Mind you if you life in Fulham or Chelsea this wouldn't bother you. Loses a start because its really only eye candy material for most of us. Those of you with a tighter budget - go to the antiques conncessions at the end of the Northcote Road. Not the Clapham Junction End. Its better.
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Review of NatWest Cash Machine
03 Aug 07, 14:06
It works very well
One of the best Cash Machines in Western Europe. Founded in 1906 this cash machine was originally under 24 hour SBS guard following threats to blow it up by the Luddites who felt that it was "the devils work".
Like many cash machines, you have to bend down slightly to use it but the screen and writing is clear. Tony, a tramp offers ad hoc technical support for a small fee but generally the system is easy to use.
It dispenses a variety of notes. The £5 one cost £5, the £10 cost a tenner and this is replicated up the denomination scale. The cost will be deducted from your bank account.
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Review of The Landor Theatre
03 Aug 07, 12:16
Thank God - at last a nice original boozer
So. No Buffallo Mozzarella, Sun Dried Tomatos or Ciabbatta in sight. The sort of pub that you want to go to when you want to have a nice chilled pint with a mate, play a game of pool (thats a rare thing to find nowdays) and just sit and drink. Hope this doesn't make it sound crusty as it isn't at all. Well decorated, slightly olde worlde feel but not in a bad way and has the added bonus of an indoor theatre so it does get a bit busy somedays until the audeince empties into the theatre. Haven't been to this so can't comment on this side of things. One of my favourite places in South London. Just because it has no pretentions.
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Review of Josephs Hair Design Studio
03 Aug 07, 12:07
Hair you are.
Always friendly, always packed but will try and make space. If you're a bloke, just need a haircut, want to read a magazine inn peace while its being done, then go here. Couldn't comment on more adventurous cuts though. Has raised its gaime quite a bit over the past few years though.
What else is there to say?
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