Parp parp.
The innocent 5 for 5 cafe is now officially open for business.
Last night, we had the opening party. And it was right old knees up.
Under the starlit branches of our portable orchard, posh cocktails made by our friends at Sipsmith were supped, fine ales from the chaps at The Camden Town Brewery quaffed and a canape frenzy ensued when the miniature dishes from Gizzi's menu began to waft past.
The welcome sign handcrafted by Aldworth James & Bond lit the way as guests entered through the mini secret door.
Upon entering, breaths were taken at the sight of the amazing lettuce wall made by Rocket Gardens.
Everyone then got a bit fidgety waiting for the canapes to arrive
The excellent Dave Chandler Band provided the music for the evening.
(They're a quintet. Which is 5. Yep. We know)
Lots of people. Mingling. Having a good time. Having a chat. Keeping one eye out for the canapes.
And here are the two wonder ladies who pulled the whole thing together - Tansy and Annika - looking proper hot.
Joe M was there too. Looking for free stuff.
Finally after everyone had drunk, eaten and chatted their full, they were given a party bag with a crumble for one to take home but not before leaving their mark on our massive 5 a day tally counter.
The cafe is now open for business and word on the street (Twitter) is that it is the place to be.
Hopefully see you down there.
I swear, Innocent Smoothies are the ONLY thing that make me wish I still lived in the UK. I'm back in New Zealand, where I live by the beach but never have to buy a jellied eel or a stick of rock, and life is great, but there is a little smoothie-bottle shaped hole in my heart.
And now you go and open this cafe, with an AMAZING menu which is making my mouth water, and my only-toast-for breakfast tummy grumble, and I can't come.
Please open a New Zealand branch soon. I'll be your best customer.
Posted by: Renee | October 06, 2010 at 09:36 PM
Had a fabulous joyous time
joyous
Posted by: Joy | October 07, 2010 at 09:06 PM
took my 2 teenagers to the cafe last night. Loved the lettuce wall and the band. Food was great too tho my 16 year old made me swap his falafel for my sweet potato brik - both were yummy.
thnx
Patricia
Posted by: Patricia | October 08, 2010 at 10:04 AM