Comments on: Andrew Gilligan: Small Shops Are Cheaper

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 15 May 2009 10:48:11 +0000

And of course you can ask questions in the fishmongers and Drings – ask advice on cooking times or how best to cook something and they are usually forthcoming with an answer.
And although it is a (very pleasant) 20 mins walk – lets not forget Sunday’s farmers market in Blackheath where you can get superb fresh food, usually less than in the supermarkets too.
I do disagree with Andrew on one thing here. Some supermarkets may be shiny and attractive, but, our own dear Somerfield with its drab, empty shelves, poor selection of fresh produce and long queues for the till could never be accused of that!

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 15 May 2009 09:00:45 +0000

There’s an iceland in greenwich

By: Noel

Noel — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:10:20 +0000

and the quality of Dring’s produce is fantastic too, not just the price. Knocks spots off the other local butchers, not just the supermarkets.

By: Al

Al — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:22:47 +0000

When I lived in Greenwich in the 80s & 90s Dring’s chicken thighs (then 50p, no herbs) were a staple & great value. I like the thrust of your article, it’s just a shame that you still only have Somerfield’s to represent the supermarkets

The only thing worse was its predecessor Gateway!