Latest reviews for Food & Drink in Kentish Town, London, United Kingdom

Tesco Express - Small by beardedbenito

beardedbenito — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:09:57 +0000

Review by beardedbenito

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7267 7348

Website: http://www.tesco.com

Tags: delivery service, newspapers / magazines

Being an express store this is very small selling only the most expensive items. saying that, this is a very handy store for picking up a magazine of newspaper. I have never had a problem with queues as there are a few express stores in the road including a supermarket next door, but i do sometimes have trouble looking for particular items. They stock bread but this usually sells out and a large veg section. The next best thing is Tesco online. Staff are always very quiet, cant remember ever being spoken to but they are never rude. Definitely worth popping in if you just want some milk, if not there are plenty of other places to go down the road.Being an express store this is very small selling only the most expensive items. saying that, this is a very handy store for picking up a magazine of newspaper. I have never had a problem with queues as there are a few express stores in the road including a supermarket next door, but i do sometimes have trouble looking for particular items. They stock bread but this usually sells out and a large veg section. The next best thing is Tesco online. Staff are always very quiet, cant remember ever being spoken to but they are never rude. Definitely worth popping in if you just want some milk, if not there are plenty of other places to go down the road.

Somerfield - Somerfield in Kentish Town by jellybeans

jellybeans — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:31:47 +0000

Review by jellybeans

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7267 7668

Website: http://www.somerfield.co.uk

Tags: delivery service, frozen foods, mobile top-up cards

This convenient Somerfield is located on the main High Street and though it is small, it still provides quite a range of things on offer and they also have deals on things as well.

Though this place can get busy and crowded, if you are unable to get elsewhere to shop, then this place can provide what you need, but you will have to pay for it here. It's a trade off between convenience and time saving, against variety and price. So you get what you pay for, in this case the convenience and that comes with a slightly higher price tag.This convenient Somerfield is located on the main High Street and though it is small, it still provides quite a range of things on offer and they also have deals on things as well.

Though this place can get busy and crowded, if you are unable to get elsewhere to shop, then this place can provide what you need, but you will have to pay for it here. It's a trade off between convenience and time saving, against variety and price. So you get what you pay for, in this case the convenience and that comes with a slightly higher price tag.

Earth Natural Foods - Food Treats by LOVEANDKATE

LOVEANDKATE — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:04:27 +0000

Review by LOVEANDKATE

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7482 2211

Website: http://www.earthnaturalfoods.co.uk/

Tags: rare finds, healthy food, mediterranean

I really like the Earth Natural Foods store. Yes it is shockingly expensive for some goods like all organic shops are. But, if you're clever and have the time you can sucessfully combine shopping here with other stores and still win price wise.

They often have a reduced basket near the tea section and a reduced bread shelf opposite the cereals.

I tend to buy non fresh product here such as cordials, preserves, sauces and tinned goods that will change the taste of my cooking and may sit in my kitchen cupboard for a while to be used more than once.

I do, however treat myself at their cheese counter where the assistant is very knowledgable and helpful.

Its the choice that I like, I enjoys seeing product that is unfamiliar and that I want to try. i like reading the labels and I feel that it is a learning experience every time I visit.

I also like the fact that it is on my doorstep and stepping inside always means a food treat!!I really like the Earth Natural Foods store. Yes it is shockingly expensive for some goods like all organic shops are. But, if you're clever and have the time you can sucessfully combine shopping here with other stores and still win price wise.

They often have a reduced basket near the tea section and a reduced bread shelf opposite the cereals.

I tend to buy non fresh product here such as cordials, preserves, sauces and tinned goods that will change the taste of my cooking and may sit in my kitchen cupboard for a while to be used more than once.

I do, however treat myself at their cheese counter where the assistant is very knowledgable and helpful.

Its the choice that I like, I enjoys seeing product that is unfamiliar and that I want to try. i like reading the labels and I feel that it is a learning experience every time I visit.

I also like the fact that it is on my doorstep and stepping inside always means a food treat!!

B & M Seafoods - They'll try to rip you off... by sjt_

sjt_ — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:50:57 +0000

Review by sjt_

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7485 0346

Tags: bad, poor

I was really pleased to discover this small fishmonger, and having read the blurb on here was impressed enough to try it; I really appreciate great food, and try to shop in small shops rather than supermarkets where possible. I picked up some oysters the other day which were really great - nice and plump, and lovely flavour to them.

My flatmate, who isn't as confident buying food, wanted to cook a great meal for someone - I suggested that he go to B & M to get some really good fish; I said that he should take advice from them on what to buy, and tell them what he wanted to do. This is the advantage of fishmongers over supermarkets.

He settled on some fillets of sea bass, asking for three fillets - there were four out on display. The fishmonger asked him if he would like to take all four for Â£15; he thought a bit, but decided that no, he would stick with the three - which were rung up, coming to Â£8.37. The guy had clearly thought that, towards the end of a friday afternoon, he'd try to shift what he had left, and added a few quid on, knowing that my flatmate probably wouldn't have a clue what it should come to.

When he got back and told me this story, I was really shocked that a small shop like this would try to take advantage of someone looking for advice. Having recommended the place to him, I'm particularly annoyed - however good their oysters, I certainly won't be going back for anything, and having been so impressed initially that I would instantly recommend them, I now would dissuade people from shopping there, for the risk of being ripped off.

Pathetic.I was really pleased to discover this small fishmonger, and having read the blurb on here was impressed enough to try it; I really appreciate great food, and try to shop in small shops rather than supermarkets where possible. I picked up some oysters the other day which were really great - nice and plump, and lovely flavour to them.

My flatmate, who isn't as confident buying food, wanted to cook a great meal for someone - I suggested that he go to B & M to get some really good fish; I said that he should take advice from them on what to buy, and tell them what he wanted to do. This is the advantage of fishmongers over supermarkets.

He settled on some fillets of sea bass, asking for three fillets - there were four out on display. The fishmonger asked him if he would like to take all four for Â£15; he thought a bit, but decided that no, he would stick with the three - which were rung up, coming to Â£8.37. The guy had clearly thought that, towards the end of a friday afternoon, he'd try to shift what he had left, and added a few quid on, knowing that my flatmate probably wouldn't have a clue what it should come to.

When he got back and told me this story, I was really shocked that a small shop like this would try to take advantage of someone looking for advice. Having recommended the place to him, I'm particularly annoyed - however good their oysters, I certainly won't be going back for anything, and having been so impressed initially that I would instantly recommend them, I now would dissuade people from shopping there, for the risk of being ripped off.

Pathetic.

The Wine Cellar - Portugeuse Wine and Port by sokratis

sokratis — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:33:26 +0000

Review by sokratis

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7267 9501

Tags: portuguese, healthy food, delicatessen

Last time I reviewed The Wine Cellar, I seemed a bit sceptical about their claim to be stocking the 'largest selection of Portuguese wine in London'. Well, now I'm far less so, as I had a look at the basement cellar, which is pretty likely to make the above statement true.
You have above 50 square meters (that's probably a few million sqaure feet for the imperially inclined amongst you) of dedicate shelve space to Portuguese wine and an excellent selection of port too.

It's virtually impossible to spot this from the shop floor, so make sure you ask the owner about wine or port. Do try it out. You'll be spoilt for choice.Last time I reviewed The Wine Cellar, I seemed a bit sceptical about their claim to be stocking the 'largest selection of Portuguese wine in London'. Well, now I'm far less so, as I had a look at the basement cellar, which is pretty likely to make the above statement true.
You have above 50 square meters (that's probably a few million sqaure feet for the imperially inclined amongst you) of dedicate shelve space to Portuguese wine and an excellent selection of port too.

It's virtually impossible to spot this from the shop floor, so make sure you ask the owner about wine or port. Do try it out. You'll be spoilt for choice.

Phoenicia - simply the best by Buraco

Buraco — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:22:59 +0000

Review by Buraco

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7267 1267

Tags: mediterranean, delicatessen, rare finds

Can't believe I haven't reviewed phoenicia yet. Shame on me.

I'm very happy to say that KT's finest cafe/deli/mini-mart is right on our doorstep and thus takes numerous pounds of my custom. It's simply the RIGHT way to shop. Fresh meats, fruit and veg (shame they stopped the fish though). Loads of interesting and unusual items to purchase, as well as a good supply of standard items. Olives, nuts, sweet treats and more.

The USP however, has to be the unbelievably good value wraps. Â£2 for a tasty, healthy, filling meal? It's true! Take note McD's. This is real food. They also do some great fresh juices for under two quid. Recommend lebanese wrap with spicy potato, humous and tabouleh, washed down with and orange and carrot juice. That'll set you back Â£4.

It's just the best. Say no more.Can't believe I haven't reviewed phoenicia yet. Shame on me.

I'm very happy to say that KT's finest cafe/deli/mini-mart is right on our doorstep and thus takes numerous pounds of my custom. It's simply the RIGHT way to shop. Fresh meats, fruit and veg (shame they stopped the fish though). Loads of interesting and unusual items to purchase, as well as a good supply of standard items. Olives, nuts, sweet treats and more.

The USP however, has to be the unbelievably good value wraps. Â£2 for a tasty, healthy, filling meal? It's true! Take note McD's. This is real food. They also do some great fresh juices for under two quid. Recommend lebanese wrap with spicy potato, humous and tabouleh, washed down with and orange and carrot juice. That'll set you back Â£4.

It's just the best. Say no more.

Paradise Foods - Take me down to Paradise City... by sokratis

sokratis — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:25:13 +0000

Review by sokratis

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7284 3402

Tags: delicatessen, healthy food, rare finds

...where the grass is green and the girls are pretty ;-) Those of you who were a teenager in the 80s will know what I mean. Anyways, Paradise Foods has nothing to do with Guns & Roses, but they do have a lot to do with some really good organic products. Another shop on Kentish Town Road that offers a great alternative (or complement in a lot of cases) to Tesco, Somerfield and Iceland that can be found nearby. Paradise offers a good selection of fresh fruit, herbal tea, natural remedies and plenty of other stuff that will appeal to the hippy inside, but they stand out by some of the really organic meat they stock. Sourced by local farms, varieties like ostrich and some selection game are sure to give your palette a nice tingle of satisfaction....where the grass is green and the girls are pretty ;-) Those of you who were a teenager in the 80s will know what I mean. Anyways, Paradise Foods has nothing to do with Guns & Roses, but they do have a lot to do with some really good organic products. Another shop on Kentish Town Road that offers a great alternative (or complement in a lot of cases) to Tesco, Somerfield and Iceland that can be found nearby. Paradise offers a good selection of fresh fruit, herbal tea, natural remedies and plenty of other stuff that will appeal to the hippy inside, but they stand out by some of the really organic meat they stock. Sourced by local farms, varieties like ostrich and some selection game are sure to give your palette a nice tingle of satisfaction.