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![I paid another visit to Margate over the weekend, and enjoyed some lovely walks around the town before heading off to see the mighty Dulwich Hamlet beat the home team […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/margate-photos-jan-2015-011-115x115.jpg "Margate in winter: Dreamland, architecture, pub and beach views")
Margate in winter: Dreamland, architecture, pub and beach views
Posted on Monday, Jan 19, 2015 | No CommentsI paid another visit to Margate over the weekend, and enjoyed some lovely walks around the town before heading off to see the mighty Dulwich Hamlet beat the home team […] -
![Seen in Fleet Street in central London is this fine example of a ghost sign for the Aerated Bread Company. Ghost signs are the fading remnants of old advertisements – […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/aerated-bread-fleet-street-london-02-115x115.jpg "Ghost sign of Fleet Street: Aerated Bread Company")
Ghost sign of Fleet Street: Aerated Bread Company
Posted on Monday, Jan 19, 2015 | 1 CommentSeen in Fleet Street in central London is this fine example of a ghost sign for the Aerated Bread Company. Ghost signs are the fading remnants of old advertisements – […] -
![One of the best places to be in East London after an evening enjoying an ample selection of the finest ales has to be Brick Lane, home of the freshly […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/brick-lane-beigel-stores-10-115x115.jpg "The late night bagel stores of Brick Lane, east London")
The late night bagel stores of Brick Lane, east London
Posted on Friday, Nov 7, 2014 | No CommentsOne of the best places to be in East London after an evening enjoying an ample selection of the finest ales has to be Brick Lane, home of the freshly […] -
An afternoon at the Electric Elephant Cafe, Crampton Street, south London
Posted on Thursday, Oct 30, 2014 | 1 CommentI first visited this little cafe back in December 2011, and it’s great to see that business is thriving and that it’s lost none of its down-to-earth charm. -
Swallow cafe in Brookyln serves up a tasty cream cheese bagel and great coffee
Posted on Friday, Jun 20, 2014 | No CommentsLocated in the rapidly gentrifying area around Bogart Street situated between Williamsburg and Bushwick, Swallow Cafe is a great place to grab a coffee and a bite to eat. -
Store Street Espresso opens up in Continental Stores in Tavistock Place, London
Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 | No CommentsI was rather impressed by the Store Street Espresso cafe in Bloomsbury, so was keen to check out their new premises at Continental Stores, on 54 Tavistock Place, WC1. -
Coffee and cake at the Greedy Cow Cafe, Margate
Posted on Tuesday, Feb 11, 2014 | No CommentsTaking shelter from the chilly seaside winter wind, we stopped off at the Greedy Cow Cafe in Margate for a restorative snack – and very much liked what we found. -
![If you follow this blog, you’ll know that I’m a man who likes his coffee and his cafes, and I’m delighted to share my latest fave in Soho, the Flat […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/flat-white-berwick-st-london-01-115x115.jpg "Flat White, Berwick Street, London – my new favourite Soho coffee shop")
Flat White, Berwick Street, London – my new favourite Soho coffee shop
Posted on Monday, Jan 6, 2014 | 1 CommentIf you follow this blog, you’ll know that I’m a man who likes his coffee and his cafes, and I’m delighted to share my latest fave in Soho, the Flat […] -
The West coffee shop and liquor bar, 379 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Posted on Saturday, Dec 14, 2013 | No CommentsSituated in Union Avenue, Brooklyn, this modest sized coffee bar quickly became our favourite breakfast haunt in the neighbourhood. -
![I have to admit that I’m not exactly what you’d call a foodie – I like greasy spoons and old cafes best of all – but over on our sister […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/FOODGUIDE-620x300-115x115.jpg "Eating out in Brixton? Here’s the best guide for cafes and restaurants")
Eating out in Brixton? Here’s the best guide for cafes and restaurants
Posted on Monday, Dec 2, 2013 | No CommentsI have to admit that I’m not exactly what you’d call a foodie – I like greasy spoons and old cafes best of all – but over on our sister […] -
![After a rather disastrous coffee at the Speakeasy Espresso and Brew Bar, our quest for a good, strong brew in a pleasant atmosphere had reached critical levels, so we were pleased […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/193-tap-coffee-wardour-st-london-11-115x115.jpg "Tap Coffee at 193 Wardour Street, Soho, London saves the day")
Tap Coffee at 193 Wardour Street, Soho, London saves the day
Posted on Friday, Sep 13, 2013 | No CommentsAfter a rather disastrous coffee at the Speakeasy Espresso and Brew Bar, our quest for a good, strong brew in a pleasant atmosphere had reached critical levels, so we were pleased […] -
Small Batch Coffee, Jubilee Street, Brighton serves up a winning brew
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 25, 2013 | 1 CommentThere’s not shortage of decent places to grab a good coffee in cosmopolitan Brighton, but one of the finest I’ve found so far is Small Batch Coffee in Jubilee Street. -
Coffee and ruddy good cakes at Damson, St Giles High Street, central London
Posted on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 | No CommentsPutting up a strong challenge to become my cafe of choice when I’m in the Tottenham Court Rd/Covent Garden/Bloomsbury area is the rather lovely Damson Cafe on St Giles High Street. -
Sausage dogs strutting down St Giles High Street, London
Posted on Sunday, May 26, 2013 | 1 CommentSeen strutting along St Giles High Street in central London yesterday were this pair of rather charming sausage dogs. -
![I loved this smart but unpretentious coffee shop in Liverpool’s bustling Bold Street. The coffee was expertly brewed and the food was fresh and delicious – and it was nice to hear Abbey Road playing […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/bold-street-coffee-liverpool-6-115x115.jpg "Bold Street Coffee, Liverpool – a great cafe in the centre of town")
Bold Street Coffee, Liverpool – a great cafe in the centre of town
Posted on Sunday, May 12, 2013 | No CommentsI loved this smart but unpretentious coffee shop in Liverpool’s bustling Bold Street. The coffee was expertly brewed and the food was fresh and delicious – and it was nice to hear Abbey Road playing […]