David's reviews
Review of Tesco Express
18 Aug 07, 11:13
It's ..Tesco's? 
You can't really expect a miracle out of Tesco's, but it is nice to have a newly built one nearby at times. The funny thing is, is that there's a 24 hour Tesco's just about 5 minutes from this one. Either way, if you can't find what you're actually looking for in one - it won't kill you to go look in the other one. It's nice that way.
Prices are "okay", some things you'll pay more for, others less. This shop does lack in some areas - as it doesn't have much pet food, nor housing utensils. But the only real Tesco's I've seen have a full stock of these types of things were large supermarket buildings.
Sometimes I find myself drawn to their offers on their steak mince. It's pretty decent considering the price; even though going to the butcher's is bound to get a better quality of it (sometimes it's not about quality, just about using it to flavour something). Either way, you may find a few things in here that you might want to get - you never know.
By the way, they have an ATM (which you may see if you look in the picture - a guy is standing in front of it). Trust me, some days - this is the only working ATM on Kentish Town Road .. so keep it in mind.
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Review of Iceland.co.uk
18 Aug 07, 11:08
Frightening at times.. 
It's not a bad place, mind you. It's just Iceland. Some of the items they have on offer are a little scary looking. The one on Kentish Town Road is decent, I have to say. The staff tries to keep it run peacefully. If you're an egg-eater like I am, you'll find (at times), that many of the eggs have been busted about so you need to dig deep to find a good dozen (but it's only a pound anyways!).
They don't do online orders from here, as far as I know (they seem to be saying this for the past year or two now). I've stopped going there for the most part, unless I'm in a hurry to get some milk or a quick "generic" thing like that.
You'll find what you need in here, I suppose - for a cheap price at that. But as they always say: "You get what you paid for." Don't expect top-notch stuff from here. But then again, M&S isn't much better in some areas...
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Review of The Falkland Store
18 Aug 07, 11:03
Very Nice Staff, Good Selection, Cheap 
Unlike most of the shops surrounding it, The Falkland Store has its goods priced cheaper. If you're a drinker, you can easily get your alcohol cheaper from here than you would from, per se, "Leighton Food and Wine" just a few steps away. The biggest problem with this shop is that it's not on a main street - so not many people take notice of it.
They're an off-license convenience store, with everything from Cakes to Dog Food. The funny thing is, the dog food I get there is more expensive than the alcohol I get from time to time. That's the interesting aspect of it all. The staff there are friendly towards all of the regulars (and the newer customers as well). I've been going there for the past two (nearly three) years; especially once I noticed the price jack at the other shops surrounding.
If you live locally to here, this is the shop you want to go to. If you're worried about the steep hill, there are ways around it - no matter where you live. Personally? It doesn't bother me. I live right around the corner one way or another, hill or not. Takes about 3 minutes to get there.
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Review of The EverBest
18 Aug 07, 10:55
"Old Time Versus New Time"
In the photograph shown right now, it is "The EverBest" that was in the past (a while ago). The problem is that it was a heck of a lot better back then too. Nowadays, it's converted into a more "fruit and veggie" type of format. Which isn't all that bad, but that just seems to be something they focus heavily on when you first come into the shop. If things were a bit similar to the past, this would have been a higher review - but this is just kind of silly.
The prices are an arm and a leg (and an eye, if you want to get anything decent). The only thing "The EverBest" really has is convenience. In order to get the collection of things they have indoors, you would have to go to about three other shops around Kentish Town Road. I'm unsure as to why so many shops are starting to charge more for products that other "less public" shops are charging (roughly) half the amount. Regardless, there's very little reason to come here unless you want to get a bunch of things altogether that you wouldn't be able to find elsewhere in one location (and enjoy paying more than normal).
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Review of Spring
18 Aug 07, 10:40
Horrible place.. 
First off, I had an interview at another Spring down in Richmond already before this. Secondly, when I got there - they requested that I re-did my entire "profile" that I had already done at the other Spring (even though they said it was a shared networking system). Finally, when I got there - they "cancelled" my interview before I even got to speak to the person I was meant to be talking to. I was informed they'd contact me back in regards to re-arranging the meeting with the women.. I'm still waiting for that phone call a year later.
I know looking for work isn't all that great fun, nor is it meant to be easy either. But Spring makes it almost impossible. They're on my "High Avoid List" along with the Gregg's in Kentish Town..
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Review of Mornington Sports Centre
18 Aug 07, 10:34
Quiet, Peaceful, Work Out!
I admit, I'm a bit chubby. However, when I was going to Mornington Sports Centre, I was losing a fair bit (lost about 3-5 stones in two months, I believe it was).
The gym isn't all that "extensive" - but if you're into the cardiovascular work-outs, you'll have a bit of fun here. There are treadmills, bicycles (both 'computerized' and old-fashioned ones), and 'stair-master' type of equipmen there to work out on.
There are some nice weight-lifting pieces there too - but most of the times you'll find the more "body building" types (those who are heavily focusing on their muscles and not their weight) will be there pressing and pulling.
The cost isn't so awful; but unless you have the money to throw out for a gym - you probably won't be able to afford it [41 pounds per month (one person) , 77 pounds per month [a couple - must live at the same address]). With this price, you get the ability to attend all of the exercise classes (and normal classes - like Karate, and other fun things) without any restraint - plus this extends to about four or five other gyms in Camden (Swiss Cottage, Kentish Town, Mornington Crescent...only ones I can remember). Plus, if you want to go for a swim - that's covered too. It's pretty much a "do whatever you want to do" type of membership (for the most part).
I would recommend this place because it's quiet and you won't find yourself too hot either (there's air conditioning in the gym itself). Most people get a little confused the first time there about where the changing rooms are. Just a little 'insider info' so you don't have to ask anyone (and seem silly) - they're downstairs and in the gym (take a left past the check-point and go straight down, to the right [in middle of the wall is going to be men's and women's changing room]). Have a great workout!
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Review of University College London Hospitals NHS Trust
18 Aug 07, 10:14
Comfortable, but a bit too busy.
There's as happy medium as to what's good and what's bad when it comes to a hospital. I have to admit that the entire hospital was beyond any expectations I've had (in regards to comfort for both patients and visitors). The reception lounge is pretty laid back and easy going - not too difficult to be able to sit there for a bit and read a paper if you have to.
As a second thought though, I didn't like the fact that when my son was in here for a surgery - it took over 2 hours to be told if we could take him home or not. I can understand it was possibly busy and all - but the Doctor should've made more of a poitn of at least checking up on him to give us the "Okay" to go home. Also, there is a television and telephone thing that's on the bed - which is kind of unnecessary. I can see some patients would rather be in bed, watching television due to their pain and the likes. But, what ever happened to the days where each ward had one television (at best)? It seemed to bring a sense of community amongst those that were there. Just a personal pet peeve/thought. Even though the telephone/television combo seemed interesting for each bed to have - they give you a pound of "viewing pleasure" (I'm not sure of the equivalance to time) - but the problem with my son's was that (at first) it wouldn't play sound..and then it wouldn't accept that we still had a pound left. Either way, it's nice to have it there - but not necessary. I do like the fact that you get your own "private" phoneline - except expect your friends/family to dish out up to 35p per minute to talk to you.
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Review of St. Pancras Hospital
18 Aug 07, 10:07
"Subpar", at best.
I've been here twice on occassion; however, the problem is that there's always too much running around and far more waiting than I've seen at other hospitals. I'm sure it would be more comfortable if the seating was better - much like the UCLH. However, I have to realise that this is an older hospital by far.
In the end, the staff there has been nice (as many as I've met). The only problem I have with this hospital is that it's so..spread apart (between different buildings) - that you seem to rarely find anyone to talk to (staff or patients).
Only problem I've really had is that they've cancelled one of my surgery appointments because the surgeon himself had quit. I still haven't had that operation done yet.. (it's been almost 1.5 years since).
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Review of Starbucks
18 Aug 07, 10:01
"Taking what they do seriously"
I know there's a million and twelve Starbucks in London - don't get me wrong. However, I'm an advocate for their Frappucinos (even though, I've started making my own version at home). The point is, is that most of the other Starbucks I've been to have never mixed up my frappucino enough to kilel a large majority of the ice -- except for this one.
Even while on a busy day, I've always had a decent Frappucino from this Starbucks. The one further into Camden seems to do this from time to time (it's hit and miss). The only thing that really gets me is the location of this Starbucks. It seems like it was a historical building at one time, filled with information. Now, it's been bought by a conglomorate - feels a little off.
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Review of Cafe Renoir
18 Aug 07, 09:58
Average, but peaceful
Perhaps it's just that I've lived in Kentish Town the whole time I've been in London; but, the two times that I've eaten at Cafe Renoir - they've dished up some pretty good omelettes. I'm not too picky about omelettes, so that's not saying *too* much. The staff has been rather good at being approached by people who need a seat or otherwise; and the food has been promptly delivered on a number of occassions.
The location is what gets me, it's a nifty little area. But I think this is just the aspect that it's in Kentish Town. The quaint area surrounding it can be rather peaceful - as long as you're getting in there around opening time. Otherwise, be prepared for morning/daily traffice on Kentish Town Road.
Although, I must say - their mocha cappucino was pretty nice. So was most of the other coffee-based products I got there. All in all, check it out if you feel like going to a cafe in Kentish Town. However, you can always find better closer towards Camden Road.
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