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 by TheLongTone
It's a 'see-through' bakery: the bakers going about their business can be seen out back. Like a good baker should, they do tend to sell out early on in the day
The olive and sun-dried tomato breads are really special. I've seen three people (counting myself!) demolish two loaves. Before we got going on the picnic proper. But all the bread is excellent. Theme: Food and DrinkAddress: Shaftesbury Avenue, Montpelier
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 Plain outside, delightful
inside - like me! by themajor
You would hardly know it to look at me but I am a person of considerable depth and emotional complexity. In fact I have measured my considerable depth and it is at least four and three quarter inches. Did you know for example, that beneath this monocled exterior there lurks an organic stormtrooper! For over 20 years I have been an organic food fetishist and - to the horror of my American chums - bade farewell to car ownership at about the same time. So with an easy conscience (and a holiday hire car) I made my way to Bristol's real food HQ.
I must say I was very impressed by the selection of goods on offer. Not everything sold is organic but if it isn't, it's normally produced from a more environmentally friendly and ethical standpoint. They get extra brownie points for having two particular items on my long time searchlist. Organic lager (never seen it before and a blessing for drinking chums during the BBQ season) and organic cherry juice (haven't come across any since a trip to Budapest but a much yearned for teetotal tipple of mine). The selection of organic breads and cheeses was most impressive and there was also a decent choice of meat. Nice to see, as organic produce is sometimes curiously wedded to vegetarianism. No objection myself but I am partial to the occasional plateful of sausage, egg and chips!
There is also a café within the store. The coffee was pretty good and the cake selection also decent. Customer profiles were generally predictable (and remember I'm part of the movement). Arty types, plenty of wayward hair, frighteningly earnest women...and me in my bowtie. Actually there was more. Whilst we were there an elderly gentlemen came in - obviously a regular - sporting a fine white linen suit and a rather dashing panama hat. Full marks!
Store hours:
Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Buses: 8, 8a, 9, 9a, 43, 55, 54, 99, 624
A white linen suit, a panama hat, and some cherry juice.
It's not cheap but it is good. Leave a Comment
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 Have bus stop, will travel
even further by themajor
The hordes that lie within are of the distinctly non-threating variety but if you took away their laptops and anime I sure they could be provoked into becoming slightly touchy. There are comics here that defy description. I shall not describe them. Needless to say it is less of a Beano and Dandy emporium- though I'm sure they'll be featured in at least one of their specialist books - and more of a cultish, quirky assemblage of stuff. There are posters, tshirts, games and dvds too. Admittedly not on the same scale as the other BIG local store Forbidden Planet but you are still likely to find things here that you wouldn't there and vice-versa.
So what was the noble quest? To seek out the Holy Grail? Defeat dragons for virginal maidens in distress? No. It was to find back issues of One Piece and Shounen Jump. Far too easy. No bloodshed required, not even a soul-destroying riddle to solve. I mean, what self-respecting dragon would accept credit cards?
Much manga, all anime, countless comics...
From relatively little to quite a lot Leave a Comment
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 This is not a planet. It is a
movie reference. by themajor, 1 more photos
Now I don't want to disappoint you but this isn't an actual real life planet. Worse than that, it isn't even forbidden. In fact it's a rather large and welcoming shop which opens it's doors to visitors of all shapes and sizes. But don't be put off by that. If you are into sci-fi, cult television, manga and more then this is the place for you.
In truth I had entered the store in search of elusive manga. However a visit initially requested by son number one and a rabidly anime-ardent ladyfriend of ours, soon turned into a personal transport of delight. There were things on sale that I never knew existed. Talking Emma Peel dolls (sadly that's all they do) and a Steed who had run out of batteries (I know the feeling). Obscure Japanese action figures, masks, costume props, dvds, books anime and comics by the shed load. Believe me there is lots to see and far too much to buy. Money was indeed spent but with the memsahib watching, dear Mrs Peel stayed where she was. Thus ended The Major's quest to get together with a gal in a catsuit. Twas ever thus...
Mon - Sat: 10:00am to 07:00pm
Sun: 11:00am to 05:00pm
A 300 Spartan shield for £10.79? Dubious leather underwear not included...
From pocket money prices to divorce settlement cheque amounts. Lots of nice things for less than a tenner but also plenty of figurines selling for three figures. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: 4-5 Clifton Heights,Triangle West,Bristol. BS8 1EJPhone: 0117 929 7767Directions: Situated in the delightful Clifton area of Bristol. Plenty of stylish shops to pop into after sipping your organic decaff coffee.Website: www.forbiddenplanet.com
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Quite a history behind this one. It started off life in 1908 as the worthy and wordy 'Bristol Guild of Applied Art' - basically a showcase for local craftmen. Over the past 100 years (almost!) the name has shortened considerably to 'Guild' or - for the particularly verbose amongst you - 'The Guild'.
The shop meanders over a number of floors in interesting and beguiling ways. The stock is still design driven but it can no longer claim to be the work of local craftsmen alone. Indeed much of it probably isn't even UK sourced but it is interesting and not the sort of stuff you'll find in most city shops. You'll find kitchenware, crafts, gifts, furniture and lighting, toys, jewellery and handbags and even some food. I often come away clutching something but be warned - it isn't cheap! Inevitably I always leave an expensive item sitting on the shelf which I will mope about for weeks afterwards. This year it was a beech bath tidy. Doesn't sound particularly exciting does it, but it's bookrest, candle holder and glass receptacle was rather ravishing in it's wooden finish (see photo). Yours for £85. That'll buy you a lot of spare soap...
Luxury bath bits
It doesn't come cheap. Leave a Comment
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 Shrinking Violet - not as
quiet as you think! by themajor,
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Too respectful to run and snap the customers and the clothing range within, I decided to grab some so-so shop window pics but I still think they give you a pretty good idea about what's available. Belt buckles, migraine inducing stockings (but in a good way), Mexican Day of the Dead dresses, 50s Monster prints etc etc- so at last one can slink in skeletons and wear werewolf. In truth they also stock menswear. So in 2008 I will try my best endeavour to venture within and perhaps pick out a new waistcoat!
Don't ask for leather brogues. Although you know, they might just have 'em...
Probably too much but I'm sure you'll enjoy it! Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: 20 Park Street, Bristol, Avon. BS1 5JAPhone: 0117 929 4566Directions: A skip and a jump from College Green.Website: www.shrinkingvioletonline.co.uk
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 Broadmead map by JuliaK
New buildings are currently being developed to increase the size of Broadmead by 40% and to elevate the overall offer to become one of the top 5 shopping destinations in the UK.
New huge cinema, Harvey Nichols, Yo Sushi, Zara and many many more new shops soon to come. Early 2008
Anything that you can imagine or just need. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: BroadmeadPhone: 0117 9257053Directions: City CenterWebsite: www.bristolbroadmead.co.uk Other Contact: e-mail: enquires@broadmead.net
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 Shop card by JuliaK
It is strange how we got to enter the shop. We were walking in Clifton Village, looking actually for a gift for a friend. We even went to Habitat and we were ready to buy for her a set of cups and mugs!!! How boring is that!!!! But practical in the same time....
While walking and reaching the Suspension Bridge area, my attention was drawn to a shop that had Lavender bouquets hanging just outside the door and the most beautiful little bags!!!! I could even smell the Lavender from quite far!!!
I said "Thats the place to go!!"
So we did... As soon as we entered the shop a wonderful and smillling young woman was wellcoming us. The whole shop is like a princess room... romantic and sweet!!!!!
Fresh lavender, lace and handmade cute little things out of wood
We finally bought the present from there and a bunch of Lavender for our house.
We bought a nice wood-crafted door sign. It was a girl with pieces of cloth as her clothes, and she had a sign over her head saying- My Room.
I quess its a bit childish... but was very cute and romantic. Since our friend lives in a shared house she loved the fact that she can "mark her territory" like that.
You can buy handmade wooden signs, linen, nice accessories for your kitchen and your garden. All are like antiques and very original.
My favorite was a big "Garden Angel" made out of wood....
Not a lot, since its a new shop- she tried to keep the prices down !!! Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: 7 Regents StreetPhone: 0117 9738143Directions: Clifton , Bristol BS8 4HW
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 by TheLongTone
I love food markets, and always enjoy visiting them when travelling. But when I'm travelling I don't have a kitchen handy and so i's pointless to buy anything other than fruit or whatever else I can eat without more preparation than can be done with a Swiss Army knife. Here, I'm actually shopping, which makes it even more enjoyable.
The fine selection of pumpkins in the photo are displayed on a nail - as in the expression 'cash on the nail'.
....and of the fishmongers my favorite is the one specialising in smoked fish. Love those smoked prawns, and a kipper or two always goes down a treat. Theme: Food and Drink
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 Bristol Classic Discs by KennetRoseLeave a Comment Theme: MusicAddress: Small StreetPhone: 0 117 927 6536
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