Brisket no more...

vetski · September 2015

I went past today & saw that the interior was being redone - one of the workmen said that it was still going to be a food place, but wouldn't tell me what. Has anything ever lasted more than a year in that location?

kreuzkav · September 2015

Perhaps 'Cereal Killers' will open a branch here. They come from Belfast. Don't take shit from stupid anti-gentrifiers (who are probably called Tristan from the Home Counties, the 'anarchists', not the working class bearded twin cereal killing shop owners). I can't understand the fuss about people charging £3.50 for an obscure cereal, with milk...It's that for a foamed coffee at Starbucks, I think

miss annie · September 2015

<p>Interesting article in the Standard this evening comparing Class War with National Front. I tend to agree, chasing anyone and anything new and different out of town is not the way forward.</p>

kreuzkav · September 2015

I would not say Class War and National Front are the same. Class War calls for a break down of class divisions. The National Front call for race war.<div><br></div><div>I agree both are extreme but they are not the same. The Evening Standard is as bad as the Daily Mail, at times.</div><div><br></div><div>Next they'll be say Jeremy Corbyn and Stalin share the same values. Miss Annie, for some one who reads a lot you are a bit on the dotty side.</div>

miss annie · September 2015

<p>Pot, Kettle.</p>

kreuzkav · September 2015

@ Miss Annie. I agree. I can be dotty too. Don't mean to be mean. Find your posts and criticism sharp.

Fin · September 2015

<p>I liked Brisket, food was pretty good and bit different to others in the area.</p><p>They did not however serve lunch until 2pm. Might be very cool and all that but any restaurant who doesn't serve lunch at lunchtime is probably doomed to failure. Shame.</p><p><br></p>

skev303 · September 2015

Some of Brisket's food was decent, however the staff were sometimes rubbish, there was no real identity about the place and no connection with customers. Take Max for instance, he goes out of his was to make you welcome, have a chat etc. That was completely missing at Brisket.

kreuzkav · September 2015

Max was too friendly. I actually am afraid to go back. He asked me too many questions. He does put together a good sandwich. But a happy medium. Friendly, but not too familiar.<div><br></div><div>I do have experience as barman, cook and caterer. I think the general service rule is don't ASK QUESTIONS, smile, but mean it. answer basic questions about food. I like politeness, but don't expect waiters to bow down to me. They're human and equal to me. </div>

Papa · September 2015

The Brisket rebrand involved dropping a load of the food like the pulled pork from the menu. I stopped getting food from there after that. I wanted Rub / Brisket to do well but it never quite got it right.

miss annie · September 2015

Street N4 has a similar menu. They are getting it right.

kreuzkav · September 2015

StreetN4 seem like the post-stroud green wet dream. The burgers look good.

ajl2503 · September 2015

Come try

miss annie · October 2015

My southern fried chicken burger was so nice that I have temporarily given up KFC! And I bloody love KFC.

NorthNineteen · October 2015

Rub was ok, but in such a tight market it needed to be more than ok or offer something different. Be interested see what fills the space.<br>

kreuzkav · October 2015

N19, yes that area is a strip. Too many restaurants. The Mexican seems to be surviving because it's different. And perhaps good. I've never been in it.<div><br></div><div>@ 2503. Wish you had a name. You seem to have niche there. Good lucking burgers. There is something to be said for high quality ones. Good luck. You seem like a lovely person. I will drop in at some stage.</div><div><br></div>

therattle · October 2015

@kreuzkrav, I've only had a takeaway burrito from the Mexican which did not make me want to go back. Street N4's was much better, and while my burrito requirements are usually satisfied from a van on Whitecross Street market, the Street N4 is an acceptable substitute. I never ate at Rub/brisket as my wife is vegetarian and there weren't many options, and it wasn't open on weekday lunchtime. <br>

vetski · October 2015

I liked Rub, but wasn't so keen on Brisket. Not sure what I hope takes over in that space - we don't seem to be lacking in options round here!

MHP · October 2015

err...who is Max?

krappyrubsnif · October 2015

@MHP You are almost certainly too old. We all are.

quince · October 2015

Something is shortly to appear in its place but, pace Rolf Harris, I can't tell what it is yet.

CityOfSin · October 2015

Oven and Hearth opening soon - https://www.facebook.com/OvenandHearth/timeline<div><br></div><div><span style="color: rgb(78, 86, 101); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">"Slow-Cooked Meats Restaurant</span><br style="color: rgb(78, 86, 101); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(78, 86, 101); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Oven and Hearth serves home-style gourmet food, alongside it's original cocktail bar</span><br style="color: rgb(78, 86, 101); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(78, 86, 101); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Tacos, Burgers, Platters, Cocktails"</span><br></div>

quince · October 2015

Nice one. Thanks!<div><br></div><div><br></div>

slats · October 2015

same stuff, difefrent name then?<br>

vetski · October 2015

Am highly amused by the FB page comment from someone asking how O&H can have so many 5* reviews when it's not even open!

vetski · October 2015

<div>Went by Oven & Hearth today and saw that their menu was up. I'd post a photo of it if I could figure out how! </div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipP8frHJ3bzyiJRiIIVHICXEM61vhZp9Vf0QLn4W"><br></a></div><div>And something seems to be happening at what was Sparks, but am not sure what.</div>

Arkady · October 2015

Ah, good reminder, I took this at the weekend:<div><br></div><div><img src="http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/ae221/Redarkady/IMAG0134.jpg"><br></div><div><br></div><div>Top marks for 'The Notorious P.I.G.'</div>

NorthNineteen · October 2015

Black Sea restaurant (kebab place near top Sainsburys) also looks like it had been gutted and had builders in by the looks of it.

miss annie · October 2015

Kimchi Stryder is a good one, disappointed they didn't try to shoehorn Tinie Tempura in somehow.

bigspoon · November 2015

HA how did I miss Kimchi Stryder - genius!<div>this menu does seem like more of the same though - is this just yet another re-brand from the same people? will give it a try when it opens regardless.</div>

primefactor · November 2015

I love the concept of Rub, Brisket, and even O&H, the trouble is the food just wasn't good enough. Last time I was at whatever it was called at the time, the mac'n'cheese was mushy and the ribs were dry.<div><br></div><div>I am excited about the nachos, though.</div>

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