Restaurants coming to the Dome
Someone who wishes to remain anonymous passed on to me this list of the restaurants that will be included at the new Dome complex (I guess at some point I'm going to have start calling it that ridiculous name but for now the Dome will do...)
So here it is in full (so far, of course - there may well be more) Some are obligatory (wouldn't we all be devastated if Starbucks didn't come...) Some are predictable, solid performers, one or two are intriguing prospects.
Gary Rhodes - Could be interesting. One to watch.
Frankie & Benny's - Ho-hum. Might be good for the one time I visit the multiplex before going back to the Picturehouse.
Inc Brassiere - The latest offering from Guess Who.
Las Iguanas - I don't know this place - South American food. Sounds like a chain but might be interesting.
Nandos - I adore Nandos. I know I shouldn't - but I do. They're just fab.
Pizza Express - We all know this one - a tried and tested oldie.
S & M Cafe - I'm quite excited about this one. The one in Spitalfields is fab. S&M, for those who don't know, is the hilariously-titled Sausage and Mash (fnnar fnnar...)
Spur Steak Ranches - Another chain. Might be ok.
Starbucks Coffee Company - I'd start to get some sort of inferiority complex if there wasn't one of these included. Did you know that in Brazil they're nicknamed "charbucks" because they burn their coffee in the roast?
Thai Silk restaurant & bar - I know it's a chain but I like Thai Silk. Hope it keeps its high standards.
Urban Inc - Not one but two establishments from Our Frank.
Wasabi - Another chain
Water Margin - Apparently an oriental buffet. I don't know it myself.
Zizzi - Yet another chain - but could be fun. I've enjoyed Zizis when I've been to others.
What does everyone else think of this list? We were never going to get one-offs here. I wonder whether that might leave the way for some interesting individual restaurants to chance their arms in Greenwich town centre?
So here it is in full (so far, of course - there may well be more) Some are obligatory (wouldn't we all be devastated if Starbucks didn't come...) Some are predictable, solid performers, one or two are intriguing prospects.
Gary Rhodes - Could be interesting. One to watch.
Frankie & Benny's - Ho-hum. Might be good for the one time I visit the multiplex before going back to the Picturehouse.
Inc Brassiere - The latest offering from Guess Who.
Las Iguanas - I don't know this place - South American food. Sounds like a chain but might be interesting.
Nandos - I adore Nandos. I know I shouldn't - but I do. They're just fab.
Pizza Express - We all know this one - a tried and tested oldie.
S & M Cafe - I'm quite excited about this one. The one in Spitalfields is fab. S&M, for those who don't know, is the hilariously-titled Sausage and Mash (fnnar fnnar...)
Spur Steak Ranches - Another chain. Might be ok.
Starbucks Coffee Company - I'd start to get some sort of inferiority complex if there wasn't one of these included. Did you know that in Brazil they're nicknamed "charbucks" because they burn their coffee in the roast?
Thai Silk restaurant & bar - I know it's a chain but I like Thai Silk. Hope it keeps its high standards.
Urban Inc - Not one but two establishments from Our Frank.
Wasabi - Another chain
Water Margin - Apparently an oriental buffet. I don't know it myself.
Zizzi - Yet another chain - but could be fun. I've enjoyed Zizis when I've been to others.
What does everyone else think of this list? We were never going to get one-offs here. I wonder whether that might leave the way for some interesting individual restaurants to chance their arms in Greenwich town centre?
Labels: Eating Out, News
posted by The Greenwich Phantom at
09:56
14 Comments:
Fantastic post!
I love the fact you have put Inc Brassiere - that just about sums them up...please leave it like that.
Gods know what other retail offerings they will have - I'm with you on Hope and Greenwood but I doubt it very much.
I imagine it will be much like the new bit of Spitalfields - a bit clumsy but at least it won't clash with any 'history' although I spose the old canvas structure is 7 years old now...does that count?
I suspect it will really attract out-of-towners and Canary Wharf visitors rather than the likes of us on a regular basis. We can only watch and wait.
I just went to Las Iguanas by Royal Festival Hall. The food wasn't at all disappointing, but all I remember were the scrummy drinks. Proper mojitos this close to home? Lushdom, here I come!
Huzzah! I don't know Iguana at all so thanks for the tip. WHat's a phantom to do? I'll be reviewing to next millennium...
Las iguanas is a really great chain - fab food - and yes, the cocktails are incredible! Glad it's on it's way.
oooh - you're getting me all excited now.
I can't comment on the food and drink in Las Iguanas because I've never been in it - largely because every time I go past the RFH one it's jammed!
Incidentally, a contact of mine who was in the Dome on Tuesday says there's still a LONG way to go before it will all be finished.
God - I hope it's not going to be another Wembley Stadium.
Talking of the Dome, have you seen these pictures:
http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=7845
A bunch of 'urban explorers' snuck in and took some photos. This was in January so the stadium has probably progressed since then.
There's a Wasabi near my work. It has individually wrapped sushi and hot bulk Japanese food. Very average with extra MSG.
The link above is missing t=7845 on the end. No idea why Blogger chopped it.
They're great pics - apparently they're so good that some of the workmen have them on their walls inside the dome...
And maybe a "Burger Inc" too. Why is the "Yank" so unpopular?
As for retail it seems unlikely - though a Harvey Nics might be nice! - they don't really count as "entertainment2!
No news on retail yet - but if my contact gets anything, I'll let you know as soon as I do.
What on gods earth would make anybody in their right mind go to the dome to eat???
Greenwich really has changed.It appears to be morphing into Chelsea.
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