Goodbye La Vina?

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Permalink Reply by Hugh on July 20, 2017 at 11:57

That's going the same way as the newsagents then. I guess only Moka will be left........for the time being.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Anderson on July 20, 2017 at 14:18

The newsagents was granted permission for residential too so that's the end of what the as one of the oldest shopping parades in Harringay

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Permalink Reply by Antoinette on July 20, 2017 at 15:05

Well that newsagent will be no loss....surely Moka too would be under pressure sandwiched (excuse the food pun) between newly converted residential properties...if the newsagent got planning permission, you would imagine that a precedent has been set for La Vina to be similarly treated...

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Permalink Reply by Old-Age-Emporium(OAE) on July 20, 2017 at 16:00

Antoinette, for those of us for whom this family run 'corner shop' was a real convenience for forty of its forty-five years it will certainly be a loss.  Like La Vinya it has been allowed to run down over recent years, but we had hoped it would find a buyer ready to upgrade and carry on some food, off-licence etc retail to serve both local residents and even train commuting millennials etc.  But obviously that's not where the profit lies. No, it was not the newsagent family who sought the change of use but the buyer.

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Permalink Reply by Rich on July 20, 2017 at 17:09

Agree, I was really hoping that someone would take it on and modernise it a bit.  Oh well.  Really hope Moka stays, the food there is always on point

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Permalink Reply by John McMullan on July 20, 2017 at 17:19

Yes, the shopkeeper was having trouble running down his stock. As he had less in there, there was less incentive to visit. He said that the buyer didn't want the stock...

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Permalink Reply by John McMullan on July 20, 2017 at 12:41

No!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Permalink Reply by John McMullan on July 20, 2017 at 12:50

I have objected to this application, I'm not sure of the grounds but: The tapas that Moka now serve are amazing and have obviously been a bit much for La Vina, which has been there as it is for at least 20 years, to compete with. If the current owner cannot compete with Moka (although I would say, will not) then someone else should be given an opportunity before it is turned into flats.

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Permalink Reply by Geraldine B on July 20, 2017 at 13:43

 I have fond memories of the delicious paella's and funny free liquers at the end of each meal I had there when I lived closer to La Vina . I am sad to see it go now but good wishes to all there.

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Permalink Reply by Antoinette on July 20, 2017 at 15:05

I always liked it there too....I found the naff décor kind of charming

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Permalink Reply by Liz on July 20, 2017 at 18:36

My kids are not going to be happy. Where shall we get albondigas and Santiago cake now? Plus they make a bloody good margarita there. This will severely affect our Friday night outings en familia.

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