Category Archives: Food and Drink

Conference to look at making food growing projects viable

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Clare Hill

Local Action on Food and London Food Link (sustainable food networks based in Angel) have organised a national conference which will explore methods and models for community food growing projects to generate income and become economically viable. King's Cross is … Continue reading →

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The People’s Supermarket opens in Bloomsbury

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Clare Hill

Alright, it's not in King's Cross, but not far off, and worth a special note for uniqueness. The People's Supermarket is a co-operatively owned social enterprise — a 'conventional' supermarket (scaled down a little) selling everyday grocery items and staffed … Continue reading →

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Tesco Kings Cross Caledonian Road opening times for bank holiday

Posted on May 2, 2010 by William Perrin

Tesco Kings Cross on the Caledonian Road is open from 0700 to 2200 on Bank HolidayMonday according to their automated phone service (May Bank Holiday 2010 0845 6779821).  You can see the opening hours of the 21 Caledonian Road store … Continue reading →

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Nandos Kings Cross – York Way opening times and directions

Posted on May 1, 2010 by William Perrin

Nandos Kings Cross is very close to Kings Cross station, just over the road from the main exit at 12-16 York Way N1 9AA (Nandos map).  Come out of the front of the station, turn left up the side of … Continue reading →

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Chapel Market goes all farmer!

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Sophie Talbot

This Sunday, Islington Farmers' Market will host it's first ever plant fair on Chapel Market. This will be the first time in a very long while that Chapel Market will have stalls all the way from Penton Street up to Liverpool Road.  There are some fantastic specialist … Continue reading →

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UK’s first vegan shop opens in King’s Cross

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Clare Hill

That’s what that big mysterious 'V’ at 73 Caledonian Road is about. Vx (V-cross) sells groceries, clothes, hot and cold drinks and cakes of the animal-free and dairy-free persuasion. According to the proprietor, it’s the only vegan walk-in shop in … Continue reading →

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Another new foodie destination for King’s Cross Road

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Clare Hill

Yesterday I stumbled upon Niven's, at no. 157. It's a petite lunch bar with a communal table at the back and a small range of comestibles in pretty packaging. There were gourmet salads, hot food and baked treats on offer; … Continue reading →

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Islington Farmers’ Market Christmas opening times

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Sophie Talbot

Just a quick message from our friends at Islington Farmers' Market to remind you that you've got two more chances to pick up the freshest, tastiest farm food available for your Christmas meal this year!!   This Sunday (10am-2pm) you'll … Continue reading →

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