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 Great takeaway lunches |
110-112 Camley Street Bloomsbury London, London NW1 OPF United Kingdom +44 20 7837 1172 http://www.alara.co.uk/ |
Alara Wholefoods offer a superb selection of vegan and organic delights that are perfect for a healthy and revitalising lunch. The store stocks the usual range of breads, cheeses and fruit and veg, but also has a delicious home-made muesli and even a range of cruelty-free cosmetics and vitamin pills. And, if you fancy getting sloshed the healthy way, there is a large selection of organic wines and beers, which, besides being superior in taste, have the undoubted advantage of being free of pesticides, fish scales and oil, pig's blood and a whole host of other undesirable slaughterhouse by-products. They also deliver, so you can feel virtuous without even leaving your desk. Perfect. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Something shady |
Unit 90 Stables Market Chalkfarm Road London NW1 8AH United Kingdom +44 77 9010 2204 http://www.arckiv.com/ |
Protect your eyes from the sun by wearing the hippest shades in London. This place designs eyeshades for films, fashion shows, events and commercials as well; it was involved in films such as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and Spielberg's "Munich". It also designs vintage and antique eyewear. So get the Audrey Hepburn or the Marlon Brando look and feel like a star! A more extensive, 1300 sq foot store (Unit 2) is now located at: 37 Heneage St, London, E1 5LJ, which is a 10 minute walk from the Liverpool Street Station. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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In vino veritas |
113 Regents Park Road Chalk Farm London, London NW1 8UR United Kingdom +44 20 7722 5577 http://www.bibendum-wine.co.uk/ |
Old World meets New World in the cellars of North London. Bibendum has some of the very best wines in town. Bouquet and body abound in these bottles, which hail from around the world. Champagne is also stocked for those who know their Premier Cru from their Grand Cru. Sparkling wines and Sauternes will add some exquisite sweetness to your occasion or there's the Quinta do Vesuvio 95 Port - for the gentlemen. Delivery is free in mainland England and Wales, with a minimum order of one case. Bibendum does not just stock the big names, but also supports lesser-known gems. Your own bottles can be stored here and the Fine Wine Team will even take care of, or advise you on, your own personal cellar. Bibendum also has a party service, selecting wines to suit your menu and even supplying the ice and glasses. Wonderful wine tastings can also be arranged with an expert nose to inform. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Guarana buzz |
30, 32, 33 Brecknock Road Kentish Town London, London N7 0DD United Kingdom +44 20 7607 1963 |
Three shops but one salubrious quest. No.30 is the nuthouse, literally - find pecans, walnuts, almonds, currants, dried apple rings or mango strips there. Some grains and pulses are stocked alongside organic clothing. Next door at No.32 a wonderful aroma permeates. It contains a wicked bakery producing amazing chocolate brownies, wheat-free bread, croissants, numerous types of bread and even gluten-free polenta cake. The alcohol-tolerant among you will be overwhelmed by the 200 organic varieties stacked here. Green-Cross-Code yourself onto the other side of the road and enter the fruitopia which is No.33. Organic's the word and what a marvellous leguminous selection, with dried herbs and spices to boot. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 World-famous and ultra hip |
Camden High Street Camden London, London NW1 United Kingdom http://www.camdenlock.net |
Now open seven days a week, Camden Market sprawls across Camden High Street, Camden Lock Place and the Stables off Chalk Farm Road. The Camden Lock Market is great for arts & crafts and the Electric Market (Sundays only) is the place to go for the best variations on the latest high street trends. This is one of the two must-visit markets for anyone seeking street, alternative & hippie-ish styles, the other being Portobello Market. Traders sell everything from second hand clothes to cheap antiques, records, clothes & accessories, as well as decorative items. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Shoe-mending |
23-25 Brecknock Road London, London N7 0BL United Kingdom +44 20 7485 5275 |
What do you do when your favorite pair of Blahniks topple and you can't seem to find the exact pair anywhere? Classic Shoe Repairs is where you can go to get your boots, platforms, stilletos, sandals, and Doc Martins mended. Costa is 'the' man here - the king of cobbledom! He can 'heal' your shoes no matter what the problem is! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Garden designing! |
68 Regents Park Road London, London NW1 8XN United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7586 5533 http://www.cliftoncollection.c... |
This lifestyle store provides creative solutions to your boring dwelling. It can give your home the much needed aesthetic face lift. Also you can choose from the wide array of wooden furniture or get your interiors done altogether by the renowned designers of Clifton collection. You'll fall in love with your abode all over again. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Yankee imports and others |
234 Camden High Street London, London NW1 8QS United Kingdom +44 20 7485 8944 |
You've got to hand it to the folks at Compendium Books. They have developed quite a large selection of American imports, upon which they pride themselves. Kurt Vonnegut, J.D. Salinger, and Charles Bukowski, among other American greats, are all here. The shop also offers an array of other areas of interest - from philosophy to green studies to modern fiction and women's studies. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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It's the Costcutter Commitment |
133 Queen's Crescent Kentish Town London, London NW5 4EG United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7485 7003 http://www.costcutter.com/ |
It's one of the few (if not only) small-scale supermarkets with its own satellite radio station transmitting the hottest chart tunes. So take advantage of this unique shopping experience. Pick up the essentials like some tins of soup, fresh veggies and milk while grooving to the latest single to hit the charts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Healthy eating for the inspired |
49 Parkway Camden London, London NW1 7PN United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7428 7575 http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/ |
Step inside Freshlands and you may have to pinch yourself to ensure you are not dreaming. A fantastically drool-worthy in-house bakery, fresh-juice counter and organic coffee service await you. But that's not all. There is also fresh produce, a vitamin corner, a mini health-oriented book section and rows of bins filled with nuts, dried fruit, couscous and basmati rice. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Local food market |
off Camden High Street London NW1 United Kingdom |
Locals come here a lot, because who wants to face truckloads of tourists at Camden Lock whenever you need some eggs? This is mainly a food market, with a good range and great prices - and you won't need to check out a countless number of stalls before deciding what you want. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Make it yourself |
339 Kentish Town Road Kentish Town London, London NW5 United Kingdom +44 870 203 2323 / +44 870 202 8007 http://www.londonbeadco.co.uk/ |
The London Bead Co. attracts bead folk who like to string up their own necklaces and anklets. Their stock of beads, precious stones, trinkets and sequins are enough to inspire the craft-curious in us al, and they also have a diverse collection of fabrics, lace, ribbons and other trimmings. It's the perfect place to collect material for fancy dress costumes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Marvel at everything |
18 Inverness Street Camden Town London, London NW1 7HJ United Kingdom +44 20 7485 9320 http://www.megacitycomics.co.uk/ |
Mega-City Comics are distributors of all sorts of comics and magazines. They are stockists of Marvel, DC Image and Independence and many other titles. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Get your kit on |
225 Camden High Street London, London NW1 7BU United Kingdom +44 20 7267 3046 http://www.rokit.co.uk/ |
One of Camden's stalwarts, this vintage boutique will keep you busy for hours with its racks of clothes and shoes. Whether you want jeans and jackets, trainers, leather and sheepskin, or just that fab one-off for a fancy-dress party, you'll probably be able to find it here. The upper floor stocking partywear is only open on the weekends. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For all your office needs |
191-192 Camden High Street London, London NW1 7BT United Kingdom +44 20 7267 1276 http://www.ryman.co.uk/ |
For over a century, Ryman has been specializing in stationery. From folders to pens, notepads and address books, you can get lost in the aisles of desk supplies. Ryman is the place to stop every September before school starts or when your supply cupboard at work is running low. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stylish and modern |
47A Chalcot Road Camden London, London NW1 8LS United Kingdom +44 20 7483 4488 |
Primrose Hill's new gem is a boutique selling beautiful designer clothes, artwork, furniture and home interior objects such as vases and mirrors. It has nothing to do with S & M, the owners' first names just happen to start with those letters. This is another one of these shops where you can get all sorts of things under one roof, which makes it ideal for stylish people with little time on their hands. Prices are no doubt suited to the locals who have money burning in their pockets. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Never throw it out |
45 Parkway Camden Town London, London NW1 7PN United Kingdom +44 20 7482 4404 |
This Camden boutique specialises in second-hand cashmere, lovingly restored to its former glory. It also stocks jigsaw cashmere jumpers made from pieces of recycled cashmere that look like those trendy Fake jumpers available at places like Harrods. There's also loads of other stock, both new and vintage, including beaded cardigans and bags from the fifties, which are a bit pricier than everything else. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary design and antique artifacts |
123 Regent's Park Road London, London NW1 8BE United Kingdom +44 20 7722 3999 |
Tann-Rokka is a boutique of contemporary design. Within its walls, you will find original designs that are both simple and stunning. Check out the blinds and handmade leather furniture. If the modern offerings do not thrill you, then maybe the selection of antiques will. Pieces from North Africa and Asia feature alongside the original Deco pieces from Italy and France. Prices vary greatly depending on the individual item - but you can find everything from lamps to tables here. Whatever your period of preference, it is unlikely that you will leave without some inspiration for your own nest from the shop's beautiful display. Review © 2007, Wcities |
