Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!

A Harringay shop wish list

The thread about Obergine being sold and the speculation about what kind of shop it will become, made me think about what kind of shops or restaurants I'd like to have on Green Lanes. What if we could choose, what would it be?

Friends of mine would like a Waitrose, and I used to want Pizza Express or an M&S food. But maybe a deli that sells wine, cheese etc would be nice too.

I'm very interested in what others would like, so GO!

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Permalink Reply by Hugh on June 21, 2013 at 10:34

If you want fresh seafood and some fish DO try the Wonderful Zhous, just past Turnpike Lane Station (and mention you heard of them from us).

Watch my short video to see just how fresh their seafood is. Rob Tao tells me that following my recommendation his mum has become a confirmed and regular customer. Chinese ladies are VERY choosy about where they get their food. If it's good enough for Mrs Tao, it's good enough for me!

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Permalink Reply by Hugh on June 21, 2013 at 19:52

Yaaay!

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Permalink Reply by Bethany on June 21, 2013 at 20:23

I had no idea this place existed, I will definitely check it out! Apparently the one past homebase - oasis oriental food store- apparently the owners will be opening a Chinese/oriental? (not quite sure)restaurant next door

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Permalink Reply by Hugo Read on June 21, 2013 at 18:17

Yes, I already know of it and use it Hugh. It's good, but not really a substitute for a full-on fishmongers right here on the High Street! I'll keep dreaming about that.

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Permalink Reply by Hugh on June 21, 2013 at 20:02

Agreed, but there are very few full-on fishmongers that give full-on fish. Where are they north of the river? Of the ones that are any good, theres' Steve Hatt and Brown's in St John's Wood. Probably others but I've not found them. So for seafood I'll vouch for the quality of the produce at South and North and also at Wing Yip near Brent Cross. Then I get a bit stuck.......

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Permalink Reply by Laura on June 21, 2013 at 20:09

I am always impressed with the selection and quality of the fish at a place in Stamford hill. Granted not too close, but I walk past it for work, and it always looks good. Can't remember the name but it is on the massive junction diagonally across from sainsbury's, where Tottenham high road turns into Stamford hill and Amhurst park turns into Clapton common...

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Permalink Reply by John D on June 21, 2013 at 20:09

I'm sure there's a fishmonger on Turnpike Lane, which is Harringay after all :)

Then there's Crouch End and Muswell Hill ( which aren't )

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Permalink Reply by Hugo Read on June 21, 2013 at 20:11

Check out one of my other posts on this thread. As well as Steve Hatt, there's a superb one in Highbury Park that opened one or two years ago. Really good quality and decent value, especially for the quality. I was speaking to someone at the market last Sunday who gets her sushi grade salmon and tuna there (she has a Japanese boyfriend) and swears by it. Of course you have to be ultra sure if you want to eat sashimi.

Not quite in the same grade as these two but still good quality solid high street fishmongers are Walter Purkis, with branches in Crouch End and Muswell Hill. Although I'd love a fishmonger of the quality of Steve Hatt or the one on Highbury Park, I'd settle for one like Walter Purkis. We need one!