Randomness Guide to London - Differences between Version 9 and Version 5 of Lina Stores, W1F 0SH
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| Old-fashioned Italian deli in [[Locale Soho|Soho]]. |
Old-fashioned Italian deli, in [[Locale Soho|Soho]]. |
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A service counter runs down the left side of the room, offering meats, cheeses, antipasti (e.g. sundried tomatoes, fresh marinated anchovies), and fresh pastas (both stuffed and plain). Shelves opposite hold storecupboard goods such as ground coffee, tinned tomatoes, dried pasta, and so on. Fresh bread ranges from baguettes and crusty loaves to foccaccia and ciabatta. |
<b>Note:</b> As of September 2010, Lina Stores is temporarily closed for refurbishment. [http://twitter.com/linastores/status/29365879372 According to their Twitter account], as of 1 November they're very close to reopening. |
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As well as groceries, they sell freshly-made sandwiches to eat in or take away. Seating is provided as four bar stools inside the shop and (in good weather) several small tables in the alleyway alongside. |
The comments below refer to the pre-refurb version. |
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Service is friendly and the place is family-run. |
Inside, very little has changed over the years. Counters run down either side of the room, offering meats, cheeses and pastas amongst other things, and every spare inch of space is piled high with foods, in cans and jars, as well as fresh produce. Fresh bread takes its place in the window, running from baguettes and crusty loaves to foccaccia and ciabatta. Shelves behind the counters hold more produce. |
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[[Ewan]]'s verdict: Definitely one of the better food shops in this area. |
Service is friendly and the place is family-run. Definitely one of the better food shops in this area. |
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Accessibility: A step to get in. |
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* [https://www.passportdelicious.com/shop-lina-store/ Passport Delicious review] * [http://londonrobstuff.blogspot.com/2011/08/lina-stores-brewer-st-w1.html London Stuff review] |
* [http://kristainlondon.typepad.com/dining/2008/06/shop-lina-store.html Londonelicious review] |
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* [http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/food/1o4208g/lina-stores Trusted Places comments] |
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], September 2018. Opening hours taken from sign on door, September 2018.</div> |
<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Ewan]], 12 November 2008.</div> |
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category='Interesting Food Shops' |
category='Interesting Food Shops,Temporarily Closed' |
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fax='LinaStores' formatted_website_text='linastores.co.uk/delic...' host='2a00:1098:86:4d:c0ff:ee:15:900d' hours_text='Mon-Sat: 10am-8pm; Sun: 11am-6pm' latitude='51.512351' |
fax='' formatted_website_text='' host='81.2.102.215' hours_text='' latitude='51.511840' |
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longitude='-0.134284' |
longitude='-0.132703' |
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opening_hours_text='Mon-Sat: 10am-8pm; Sun: 11am-6pm' |
opening_hours_text='' |
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summary='Great old-fashioned Italian deli in Soho.'
summary='Great old-fashioned Italian deli in Soho.' website='https://www.linastores.co.uk/delicatessen/' |
summary='Great old-fashioned Italian deli in Soho.' website='https://www.linastores.co.uk/delicatessen/' |
Old-fashioned Italian deli, in Soho.
Note: As of September 2010, Lina Stores is temporarily closed for refurbishment. According to their Twitter account, as of 1 November they're very close to reopening.
The comments below refer to the pre-refurb version.
Inside, very little has changed over the years. Counters run down either side of the room, offering meats, cheeses and pastas amongst other things, and every spare inch of space is piled high with foods, in cans and jars, as well as fresh produce. Fresh bread takes its place in the window, running from baguettes and crusty loaves to foccaccia and ciabatta. Shelves behind the counters hold more produce.
Service is friendly and the place is family-run. Definitely one of the better food shops in this area.
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Last visited by Ewan, 12 November 2008.
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