Taking an “f” out of the caffè in his sister Priscilla and brother-in-law Antonio’s Carluccio’s chain, Sir Terence Conran announced plans to open a string of British cafes based on his successful Albion formula: “Typical British caff food, nothing challenging or complicated, just straightforward hearty ingredients and recipes.” In a word, contrived.
What to make of a chocolate bagel?
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Why “contrived”? Have you been to Albion Cafe in Shoreditch? It’s pretty awesome.
Roy – Yes I’ve been to the Albion in Shoreditch: that’s where I took the photo of the breakfast bap. I like it, too, but prefer the genuine article.
I hear you. Haven’t been there, so I can only speak to the quality of Albion.
On another note, just discovered this blog and it’s simply fantastic.
When I visited The Albion, the passable food was completely undone by the laughable service. Completely refused to clear our table or look at us for over an hour.