Joe's reviews
Review of Il Pizzaiolo
07 Aug 07, 16:13
Uninspiring and cold 
Went here for a pizza recently which arrived after 30 minutes pretty much cold, given that I was hungry and a rush I didn't have time especially to send it back.
The coldness was probably due to this place taking 'thin' crust to a new level, it was probably 1-2mm thick and served on a cold plate. Not good. The base had the consistancy of a bread stick, unsuprising really given the thickness.
Wouldn't eat here again. Not awful just not good - and for a tenner for a pizza you expect something more.
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Review of The White Swan
23 Jul 07, 15:14
It's a Weatherspoons... 
... says it all really.
Prices are good, atmosphere is OK when the place is packed and the food is the same as every other weatherspoons.
It's in a excellent location which helps its popularity quite a bit.
The exterior of the building is very unappealing however and in the interior is a bit large and cold.
Perfectly good and exactly what you expect.
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Review of Archipelago
23 Jul 07, 13:51
Outstandingly weird 
The food here isn't quite the usual, from peacock or crocodile meat starters through the zebra, gnu or kangaroo meals with a normal(ish) desert.
The food is excellent, if the portions being a bit lean, but the exotic meats probably cause that. Everything I sampled was excellent and unusual.
The more 'crazy' dishes such as locusts, crickets or even a full scorpion dipped in chocolate are an option for the most intrepid diners.
The style and ambience of the place is hectic and crammed with unusual items from all over the world, similar to some little shops that sell incense and other hippy items you find tucked away in Camden only more stylish.
Prices are also reasonable, under £40 per head for a full 3 courses.
Highly advised for an enjoyable and very interesting night out.
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Review of Bierodrome
19 Jul 07, 18:30
Comfy setting and interesting beers 
Went here for a meal recently and sampling the many more outlandish beers on offer.
The food was reasonably priced and pretty tasty for bar food, if not as interesting as their beers :) The dining area does suffer from looking like a World War II bomb shelter however, which makes it quite 'cold' to eat in.
The bar area is quite dark and with overly large sofas and seating, we went a weeknight so it was quite quiet.
After sampling some interesting beers (banana, coconut and chocolate to name a few) we paid our averagely priced tab.
Recommended for a decent night out.
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Review of Hamptons International
19 Jul 07, 18:24
Undertrained and overly pushy staff
I've dealt with Hamptons quite a bit recently and their staff are overly eager to harass you at every available chance.
They are however flexible with viewings and have a redeemingly large selection of properties on offer, and simplify most procedures by doing a lot of it in-house.
Their staff have forgotten key details and bugged me at work for information they have missed off their records, which as you can imagine highly annoying.
There are probably better agents out there but their range of properties and convenience makes them likely to be used again.
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Review of All Nite
19 Jul 07, 18:19
Suprising range for a little corner shop
I frequently pop into this corner shop as it's relatively close to home. First impressions is that it's a bad Spar rip off and isn't particularly welcoming.
However! Like so many little shops it London it stocks a suprising selection of seemingly random items. Admitedly it also doesn't stock some items you would ideally expect from a normal shop.
The items are admitedly quite pricey compared to a supermaket, but then it's open 24 hours and the staff are pleasant enough making it a handy place to pop in for the basics and the occasional snack.
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Review of Vue
19 Jul 07, 18:15
Well, it's... like every other Vue
While relatively close to the center of London this cinema has reasonable price tickets (similar to most other Vue cinemas out of the west end).
Of course as Rik mentioned the food and drink is horrifically expensive so avoid unless you really want it. I personally popped into a nearby bar before the film and skipped the in cinema dining :)
The cinema is fairly logcally laid out and the screens and seats are both pretty good.
During some films the lights are particularly lighter than most other cinemas however, which might bother some people.
All in all, not bad, not brilliant.
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Review of La Forchetta
17 Jul 07, 16:31
Hectic but tasty
Serves pretty decent panini's for a lunchtime nibble with a pretty excellent selection of fillings.
It's very much a conveyor belt with however with the staff working flat out to shift you in and out as quickly as poissible, although given the tiny size of the shop and the number of customers at lunch times this is understandable.
The quality of the food and speedy service was a plesant suprise and a nice alternative to the pricey and nearby EAT.
They also serve pasta and lasagne and other dishes which look good, however I've not tried these.
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Review of Match Bar
12 Jul 07, 15:13
Pretty decent
Nice food, decent beers, chilled out and vaguely modern atmosphere.
This is my local work pub so gets frequented quite often.
The layout is welcoming to small meetings which is a change, and it's not overly busy and is quite quiet most of the time.
Staff are friendly and they also offer some interesting and tasty cocktails.
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Review of The Crown Tavern
12 Jul 07, 15:10
Nice and cosy with decent draught beers
This little pub is popular, but bigger than you expect inside thanks to the inside snaking back into the building quite a distance.
The beers are pretty good and probably just under the Central London average for a pint. They do some interesting guest beers too and a few fruit beers which are a refreshing change.
The food is also excellent from what little I've had, cheapish and decent pub food such as a steak sandwich with chips would set you back £7 quid or so.
Be warned that at 'peak' times, say after work on a Friday, it can get very busy around this area with people spilling out into the streets.
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