A Jew, a Muslim and a Christian were
standing outside the Tube …….. no it’s not a joke, it’s Brixton. Feeling
ravenous and looking for redemption? Then try Brixton Village Market and feast
on both. My mate Dave and I took a leaflet from each, and headed into the heart
of this vibrant, iconic market, a warren of world cafes, to Senzala Brixton
Creperie Bar & Café, housed in The Brick Box, deep amongst the African
prints, vintage boutiques and pig’s heads.
Mercifully the market is covered so
we sat outside amongst the hip and the hungry. Spoilt for choice we chose to
share, first a crispy galette stuffed with a classic combo of creamy goats
cheese, caramelised red onion and rocket, then one brimming with crispy bacon,
sticky with maple syrup. 
Both were good but best was The Godfather: bursting
with jalapenos and melted cheese, spiked with lip-tingly pepperoni. Service was
the slow side of relaxed but so were we after a pint of Normandy cider. Still
desperate for a taste of summer, we couldn’t resist one plump with strawberries
and melted dark and white Belgium chocolate, topped with vanilla ice-cream.
Food of all the Gods, surely?
Both were good but best was The Godfather: bursting
with jalapenos and melted cheese, spiked with lip-tingly pepperoni. Service was
the slow side of relaxed but so were we after a pint of Normandy cider. Still
desperate for a taste of summer, we couldn’t resist one plump with strawberries
and melted dark and white Belgium chocolate, topped with vanilla ice-cream.
Food of all the Gods, surely?
Top tip: The Hollow Crown, BBC2 Saturday night or iPlayer any night, Shakespeare in all it's historical bloody glory..... just bathe in the language and tip top acting.
yep, that Godfather sounds good to me too!!
ReplyDeleteLiving vicariously through you... Normandy cider - sounds amazing! We don't get very good cider here in Florida. I used to get Dry Blackthorn but that's non existent now.
ReplyDeleteThe food and surroundings look wonderful! :)
Normandy cider...ooohhh... I miss it so much. And Normandy butter slathered over a fresh ficile.
ReplyDeleteDamn you YaH, you're making me almost regret leaving Europe.
Delicious ...... do you know, my life just seems to revolve around food and drink nowdays !!
ReplyDeleteMouth watering photos!
ReplyDeleteThey all sound delicious! Oh well I'm off to have a slice of toast!
ReplyDeleteI like the new design concept of this blog--a different font and size every entry :)
ReplyDeleteNormandy cider is one of the glories of France, even in such a crowded field as French food and drink.
Thanks for the tip about Brixton market--it's got a lot more gentrified since I was last there about fifteen years ago.
Love the sound of The Godfather (minus the meat), Jalapeños & cheese, two of my favourite things! x
ReplyDeleteThey looked abolutely delicious. I havent been down to Brixton for ages! Glad to have found you!
ReplyDeleteI'll be in london at the end of September, so I will definately try this out.
ReplyDeleteLove Brixton, I worked there as a temp in the law dept for a year when I was 30 - 20 years ago! and I'm sure its changed massively. It was "transitional" then, these pics show its arrived. Good for you, Brixton!
ReplyDeleteInteresting. Makes me realise I haven't been to Brizton for years. I also recommend giving Peckham a go.
ReplyDeleteSo thanks for this -I will give it a try.
I'm hungry now, and slightly gutted that I missed the Hollow Crown!
ReplyDeleteO yum and just started a diet. Don't even want to tell you what I'm not eating but everything you ingested is off limits. :-(
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness... that food... my stomach just rumbled!
ReplyDelete- lauren
Oh I live near Brixton! L've practically eaten my way around that market. let me know if you're coming again, we can meet for a coffee at Federation.
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