Category Archives: Things to do

Vorsprung durch wurst – german sausage joint opens in kings cross

Posted on March 25, 2008 by William Perrin

A neighbour Keith dropped me a line to recommend the new Berlin snacks on Kings Cross Road (on the corner opposite Konstam map) .  Keith reports: ‘Good food and nice guys in there serving German-style sausage snacks, sauerkraut, potatoes etc.  … Continue reading →

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Local Musicians at a Local Venue

Posted on March 23, 2008 by William Perrin

Luna Kalamata at the Last Monday Club 31st March at The Cross Kings, York Way 8.30pm Luna Kalamata are a new acoustic group playing music from Greece, Turkey and the Balkans (among other places) and they play at The Cross … Continue reading →

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Tocca Cafe – 346 Cally Road – Cally goes up market ?!

Posted on March 22, 2008 by William Perrin

There’s a great new cafe on the Cally Road by Bridgeman Road (map).  Tocca is a welcome change from the Cally staple of ‘full English with extra Bubble’.  A small but good menu, wonderful interior (click photo to make it … Continue reading →

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Kitchin – new restaurant in Kings Cross

Posted on March 11, 2008 by William Perrin

Kitchin on Caledonia Street turns around the reputation of the ‘all you can eat’ diner delivering excellent value at lunchtime – high quality for a low price.  A recommendation from Lisa Tang led to lunch there on Sunday.  It is … Continue reading →

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King’s Cross Wassailing Party!

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Sophie Talbot

Alara Wholefoods invites you to a Wassailing Party on Monday 18th Februaryfrom 4pm onwards! Wassailing is an ancient custom involving drinking to the good health ofapple trees to ensure a good harvest in the forthcoming year. Traditionallyvillagers would gather in … Continue reading →

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Big Changes at The Driver

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Stephan Schulte

At a meeting held on Thursday evening at The Driver Bar and Restaurant on Caledonian and Wharfdale Roads, the pub's owner Billy Reilly told a group of about 15 local residents about his plans to improve the offerings at his … Continue reading →

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King’s Cross/St. Pancras featured in The New York Times

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Stephan Schulte

I’m pleased to share the attached article that was just sent to me by one of my friends in the States. It was published on 6 January 08 in the New York Times, Travel Section.  I’m sure you’ll enjoy. Download … Continue reading →

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Kings Cross on TV

Posted on January 1, 2008 by William Perrin

Let’s kick the New Year off by looking back to Kings Cross in April 1965.  This fantastic composite still shows the junctions of Randell’s Road and Bingfield Street with York Way – from the 1960s crime series ‘Gideon’s Way’.  The … Continue reading →

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