Carie's reviews
Review of The Collection
21 May 07, 22:27
Good in the week, horrid at the weekend 
During the week, when it's quiet enough to get a seat, this place can be a lot of fun. The space itself is interesting and I like the dark cavernous feel of it. At the weekends it's full of sleazy bankers trying to touch your arse while you wait at the bar. To be avoided.
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Review of C L Shoe Repairing
21 May 07, 20:49
I'm retraining as a cobbler 
How can it be so expensive just to put a new tip on a heel? I have honestly spent a long time thinking about retraining as a cobbler... £7 to stick a tip on? I ask you. Anyway, the unimaginatively names "Shoe Repairs" shop on the Brompton Rd do a good job and are obviously doing a brisk trade. The shop front is very small so you have to look for it (opposite Tesco Express). They also do the usual key cutting, dog tag engraving etc etc....
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Review of A Bliss
21 May 07, 15:13
You've been framed
For really excellent service and great advice, this is a fantastic framing and mounting service. The staff are helpful and good at suggesting otherwise untapped options for framing both paintings and photographs, whether big or small. It also boasts big-names like large-scale photographer Dan Holdsworth among its clients.
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Review of Bamboula Jerk Kitchen
21 May 07, 09:03
Caribbean cuisine 
Everyone loves this bright-yellow, leaf-covered Brixton stalwart, with its nightly offering of Caribbean cuisine. Everyone, that is, except me. I went with a couple of girlfriends and it was really disappointing: my goat curry (I jest not) was bland, tough and bony. Vegetarian options were virtually non-existent and service was patchy and sullen. It probably deserves a second chance, though considering the increasing number of other good options locally, it might not get one.
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Review of Roka
20 May 07, 17:51
Roll with it
Head Chef Nick Watt is charm personified , this in itself is not a reason to go to Roka , the amazing sushi, sashimi and Robata grill food is. Decor-wise, think scrubbed wood, crisp napkins, nice glasswear and a huge oak bench surrounding the prep area, where you can see the sushi chefs' years of skills being put into practise. Traditional types of rolls have been jazzed up with Western ingredients, and you get the feeling that Watt's Kiwi pedigree is a strong influence. Try the sparklingly fresh sashimi, soft-shell crab roll or the gunkan maki-zushi roll with Wagyu beef, caviar, fresh ginger and spring onion. Life-changing stuff.
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Review of Twins
20 May 07, 10:30
Cobbler, cobbler mend my shoe...
I blame my parents. At just a shade over 5'2" (on a tall day), it's no surprise that I've developed a serious high-heel habit. And, while the stiletto is the natural bedfellow of the vertically challenged, it comes at a cost - namely endless trips to the cobbler for a lifetime of re-tipping, retouching, polishing and patching. Twins on Kingly Street is not going to win any prizes for presentation. It's shabby rather than chic, it's got one chair for while-you-wait service and I'm not sure anyone who works there speaks English - but make no mistake, this cobbler is my best friend. No matter how much you wince when handing over battered, bedraggled shoes ? clearly the casualties from too many too good nights out ("Please, can you help - can you do anything") - he just smiles and gives you a ticket. Minutes/hours/days later (no timeframe to big or small) you'll swap that ticket for primped, polished shoes that look like new - and all for £4.95. There's also dry cleaning, key cutting and other cobbler-ish things happening here - all at similarly good-natured good value.
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Review of Heals
19 May 07, 19:53
Home for homewear
Heals is such a fabulous store. Stylish, well designed, well made kit that isn't from Ikea. Heals is, of course, rather expensive, but it is so vastly superior from the other high street stores. Their white fluffy bath sheets are super luxe. At Christmas their selection of gifty things is brilliant. From table sparklers to bath products. The store on the Kings Rd is big and impressive, they have a home delivery service so you don't have to try and get a sofa home in the back of a cab.
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Review of Deliverance
15 May 07, 14:02
Signed, sealed, delivered...
I consider myself a bit of a takeaway connoisseur. I even have special cutlery to use for takeaway evenings (sad or what?) Here is my assessment of Deliverance. The things I like about this service , 1. The packaging is beautiful. 2. The range of food available is great, so I can eat fried Chinese food while my mate can eat revolting curries. Everyone's a winner. 3. I like the online menus. Easy to navigate. The things I dislike about this service - 1. It takes a long time to arrive. 2. It's often luke warm. Which is really, really annoying
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Review of The Lock Tavern
15 May 07, 11:27
Skinny indie kids, eat your heart out
Favourite haunt of the skinny jeans crowd, the Lock is a popular hang-out for those in the know. Despite it's cool credentials it's a very friendly pub with comfy sofas downstairs, a low-lit bar upstairs, good beer garden and heated terrace. Foodwise, there's a lunchtime and evening menu, cracking Sunday roasts and square pies. Evenings and weekends expect to find guest dj's, live bands and other events - check the website for details.
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Review of The Sun and Doves
14 May 07, 23:27
Good for art students, locals and yummy mummys
Great arty pub which hosts private views and often has live music. Popular with art students, locals and yummy mummys. The bar has relaxed seating as well as comfy battered sofas and lots of unusual decorations - love the cheeky bum-shaped vase. Food is good, but a tad on the pricey side for pub grub - mains are around £8.50 and upwards.
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