The streets are eerily quiet at the moment. But fear not, for there are a variety of services and businesses remaining open one way or another.
Urgent: food bank support needed
Tottenham food bank (supported by Spurs up the road) are open various times in the week and are looking for volunteers and urgent donations of food and basic household items, such as washing detergents, soaps and shampoos. Anyone looking for help should call or email the food bank who will happily help you through the process.
Tottenham Food Bank, Tottenham Town Hall, Town Hall, Town Hall Approach Road, N15 4RY. [email protected] and 020 8493 0050
Digital masses
Though all churches have had to temporarily close their doors, St Ann’s church has gone digital and will be streaming and putting their Sunday masses online with Mother’s Day already uploaded. If you ever feel worried, and need someone to contact or pray with then they have created various ways to stay in touch.
St Ann’s Church, Avenue, Tottenham. instagram.com/stannstottenham/ and stannstottenham.org.uk/ 0208 211 2710
Pining for a pint?
For those who are longing for the pubs to reopen, ORA brewery have just launched an online shop, doing deliveries around Haringey. With free postage for orders over £20, they offer a range of pale ales and lagers. These include a refreshing limoncello, great for enjoying in this sudden burst of good weather we are experiencing – preferably within the confines of your own garden though.
ORA brews are made from quality, non-processed ingredients. Owner Daniele Costa Zaccarelli says: “We are dedicated to marrying the finest ingredients with contemporary beer styles.”
Of course they are taking precautions against coronavirus. As Daniele adds: “With the current virus emergency and the pubs shutting down, ecommerce is the only viable option for us to stay alive. We are putting in place all the necessary measures to ensure safety in the delivery.”
Order a brew at ora-brewing.myshopify.com
Bella italia!
Another business staying open for the pandemic is Sacro Cuore, an independent Italian restaurant based in Crouch End. Their wood oven pizzas are available for delivery via Deliveroo. Topped with a range of fresh, traditional ingredients, these include vegetarian options as well as Italian classics such as parma ham.
Director Adam Clark explains: “The staff want to continue working. They are in a safe environment and choose to stay open. We provide food to the community and feel it is something that we can do for as long as we are permitted.” Of course they are also taking precautions against coronavirus, keeping all customers off the premises, cleaning regularly and sanitising hands.
Order from deliveroo.co.uk
Lunch and brunch
Selling smoothies, sandwiches, wraps, fry-ups and much more, Cafe Lemon on West Green Road remains open for deliveries via Uber Eats and Deliveroo or over the phone for collection. Their house special, Turkish limonata is perhaps ideal for the sunny weather. Customers coming to collect food are asked to wait in the entrance with marks on the floor to show where they can stand so as to remain two metres apart.
Order via 02088008558, deliveroo.co.uk or ubereats.com
Lemon lates
Cooking up quality British burgers, Cafe Lemon’s evening chef Steve Christodoulou only uses locally sourced, organic meat. He also offers vegetarian options, including a portobello mushroom with freshly made pesto, cushioned by a soft brioche bun. Steve says: “Even with the current situation, if you are lucky enough to have the option of a takeaway or delivery service I’d say most people should and will utilise it, especially smaller companies who simply cannot afford to close.” He adds: “I think that it’s important that people in Haringey have somewhere they can order good food, that is more than just a greasy chicken burger or kebab and that’s what we aim to do.”
Order via 02088008558, deliveroo.co.uk or ubereats.com
Classic seafood
Thompsons Seafood operate a charming fishmonger stall established in 1970s. They offer a good quality and wide range of seafood bought in fresh daily, plus lots of good frozen options as well. They will take telephone orders to allow for quick collections. They are cash only but there are cashpoints next door. They will shuck your oysters if you ask politely.
Thompsons Seafood – Fishmonger, Holcombe Market, Bruce Grove. 020 8365 1103
Meats and essentials
Just north of popular Myddleton Road and Woodside Park is Meat Land, a very well stocked and experienced Cypriot butcher with a meats on offer, plus more exotic meats and cheeses for tapas at home, as well as essentials like eggs. Don’t be put off by the name, as they no longer just focus on restaurant trade. As a top tip the poussin make a great little two person roast.
Meat Land, butchers and delicatessen.
33-35 Green Lanes, N13 4TN. 02088811611
Deli darling
A hidden gem of an Italian deli, with a fantastic range of cold cuts of meat and cheeses, Lo Sfizio also sells fresh Italian vegetables and tomatoes that you won’t see elsewhere. The pastas and ravioli are a lovely way to break up the week, and they have quality canned food that you won’t see elsewhere. Wine spirits, and authentic beers also on offer.
Lo Sfizio – Italian Delicatessen. 452 West Green Road, N15 3PT
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