Tom H.

Review of James Smith and Sons Umbrellas

15 Oct 07, 23:57

Superbly esoteric shop

Looking for a different present for my girlfriend i wandered into this wonderful old shop slap bang at the bottom of Gower Street.

The staff were very helpful, although, as one unaccostomed to umbrella purchasing i was a little taken aback by the prices. However i have since found that the joy a unique and fun umbrella far outweighs the cost.

Great staff, wonderful shop, and every true lady or gent really should have a proper umbrella.

1 out of 1 person found this review helpful.

Review of Eagle Bar Diner

15 Oct 07, 01:11

Go for the 'Hard Milkshakes'

The menu of the this bar cum burger place is impressivly long, and flicking through you quickly realise that its mostly booze.

And what booze it is, the food is good, with big meaty burgers from a variety of animals, and good chips, but for me, the drinks shine.

The hard milkshakes, filled with yummy alcohol are a particular highlight, as is the root beer.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Review of Yauatcha

15 Oct 07, 00:59

The most wonderful cakes.

I've loved this place since it first opened, before everyone got to know it was there. Back then the staff had a little more time on their hands, and would come and sit on the little low sofa's and chairs with you to explain the plethora of teas and cakes.

Now adays its a little busier, but no less wonderful. The staff will still spend the time explaining all of the cakes to you, and you'll need them to the first time.

When you do choose, it'll be hard as all the cakes look so nice, you wont be dissapointed, and may even need to start again at the begining as they are just so tempting.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Review of Little Bay Restaurant

15 Oct 07, 00:55

Cheap

It is cheap, but the menu never changes, and i'm bored of it now. Its also at the crossroads of Farringdon and Roseberry Av, a bit of a no mans land really, right by a massive sorting office. And i saw a mouse run across the dining room floor last time.

1 out of 1 person found this review helpful.

Review of Subway

15 Oct 07, 00:49

Subway is rubbish

Eat Fresh, made in front fo you! Just the things almost every humble sandwich shop all across the UK have been doing for ever. And making the sandwiches taste better too boot.

I dont want a foot of sandwich which tastes of gerkins and is made of such soft bread that it collapses befor i take it out the bag. Subway is rubbish and must be avoided.

Having said that, I do like the self service soft drinks.

1 out of 1 person found this review helpful.

Review of Tinseltown

15 Oct 07, 00:46

24 hour dining

The original in St John's street and the new version in hampstead basically offer the same package. Namely post pub/club grub and milkshakes.

The milkshakes have a series of ridiculous invented names but basically are just soft scoop ice cream with choccy bars blended into them. Food wise, avoid everything except the over priced burgers, and even those arent that good.

Ultimatly expensive, and for rich kids, but if you want a milkshake at 4 am on a tuesday, this is the place to go.

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Review of Krispy Kreme

15 Oct 07, 00:42

The Best

Quite simply the world's greatest donuts ever. The classic original glazed is the one for me, hot though, either very fresh from the machine or nuked for 8 seconds in the microwave, um.

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Review of 93 Feet East

15 Oct 07, 00:32

B52's

Really big B52's for £4, good value! Many different rooms, good music and a very very large car park out the back, seriously massive, 2 football pitches at least.

1 out of 1 person found this review helpful.

Review of Carluccios

15 Oct 07, 00:31

Somewhat dissapointing

I went on a Sunday, which, in hindsight, was a mistake. The place was really packed, but not in a buzzy kind of way, more just stressful for all concerned.

Now don't get me wrong, as a child i loved going to restaurants, and i think a place like carluccio's should have children involved, but the number of prams was making it difficult for everyone to move around, perhaps a few fewer tables would make life easier. On that note, there were so many tables that the waitress knocked over out water bottle when she went to bend over the table next to us. It felt there was no room to breathe.

The menu was on the dull side. I had soem dried pasta cooked to death in a bland tomato eggy sauce, very forgettable, and my companion had a lasagne. It would have been better if we'd made both our dishes at home.

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