Non-alcohol-related Morrissey sightings in London?

[Mr. Tibbles]

Mr. Mr. Tibbles & I will be in London for 2 weeks in late March/early April. Not that I'd stalk him or anything, but does anyone know of Morrissey sightings around London? He probably won't even be in London at that time, but if I happen to slither by a Waitrose or some other place he's been known to frequent, I certainly wouldn't mind gawking in awe. We don't touch alcohol, so going to pubs is out. I would also like to visit Manchester to visit Smiths-related sites, but don't know if I can convince Mr. Mr. Tibbles to accompany me on such a jaunt.

 

[Jukebox Jury]

So.... you are asking us where has Morrissey been seen visiting in London in the past, in the hope that he may be in London in late March / early April and go to these places again, where you just may bump into him?

Also, whilst I applaud your alcohol free lifestyle, why does this rule out visiting pubs? They do serve non alcoholic drinks (understand if you are a recovering alcoholic though)

But yes, definately do Manchester too
For the London & Manchester Smiths / Morrissey related places, I was given a copy of this book at Xmas and think you will find it most useful
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panic-Stree...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268206279&sr=1-1

Jukebox Jury

 

[CrystalGeezer]

Do English pubs with a kitchen generally serve mac & cheese like American bars do? Sorry, I realize this doesn't help you spot Morrissey, I was just wondering this the other day and when talk of pubs surfaced, I thought I'd ask.

 

[Kewpie]

You should visit Kew Gardens (London Underground District Line, Richmond branch).
Morrissey and Johnny appeared on a children's TV show 'Charlie's Bus' which was shot in Kew Gardens.
You might find footage on youtube.

 

[sistasheila]

look at the detailed compiled london guide for morrissey related places thread:
http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showthread.php?t=88339&highlight=london

for manchester
http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showthread.php?t=107749
more placeshere:
http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showthread.php?t=100696&highlight=manchester
http://reelaroundmanchester.tripod.com/
oh and mr jukebox`s bookshould get a mention too
i think the east end in general is still a good place TO go to ,if you count how often moz mention it in interviews,you might bump into him..well..maybe
its also a nice place to shop if you are into that kind of fashion sold there


oh and for your wife might be the second hand shop opposite of the repton boys club of interest,as long as you stroll along vallance ans chesire s road but i think i mentioned that on the london guide thread


for record shops there was a thread there in offtopic
http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showthread.php?t=106092&highlight=record
http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showthread.php?t=99827&highlight=record
bookstores
http://forums.morrissey-solo.com/showthread.php?t=77705&highlight=bookstore+london+morrissey
out of my head, in manchester there are too nice ones in empire exchange and another one near that shop
i also found in a oxfam store some nice records
http://www.yelp.co.uk/search?cflt=thrift_stores&find_loc=Manchester,+UK
len brown mantioning that he ran into morrissey in bookstores and record stores btw..so you might found a a bargain and also meet the mozif youre lucky...maybe...

 

[Oh my god. it's Robby!]

I didn't know Morrissey spoke or understood German

 

[Mr. Tibbles]

Thanks, everybody. But, um, did you see I wrote "Mr. Mr. Tibbles?" I'm a woman!

It's not the drinking I object to; I just don't like the environment in bars, and I know MR. MR. TIBBLES wouldn't enjoy that.

I did come across Panic On The Streets last year in Waterstone at Notting Hill Gate whilst we were there and purchased it. I plan to visit some places in London which I didn't see on my Morrissey-related tour then. I will follow your recommendations! I would also like to visit the West Ham Boys Club.

Thanks again!

 

[Jukebox Jury]

I did come across Panic On The Streets last year in Waterstone at Notting Hill Gate whilst we were there and purchased it. I plan to visit some places in London which I didn't see on my Morrissey-related tour then. I will follow your recommendations! I would also like to visit the West Ham Boys Club.

Thanks again!

Jukebox Jury

 

[Spicer]

Do English pubs with a kitchen generally serve mac & cheese like American bars do?

SRSLY? No.

 

[The Seeker of Good Songs]

Do English pubs with a kitchen generally serve mac & cheese like American bars do? Sorry, I realize this doesn't help you spot Morrissey, I was just wondering this the other day and when talk of pubs surfaced, I thought I'd ask.

American bars do this? Where?

 

[shawnxvx]

American bars do this? Where?

since i dont drink, i only go to bars(here in philly) for the vegan food. and one i go to has vegan mac n cheese. other than that, i've never heard of it being common in american bars either.

 

[Oh my god. it's Robby!]

Do English pubs with a kitchen generally serve mac & cheese like American bars do? Sorry, I realize this doesn't help you spot Morrissey, I was just wondering this the other day and when talk of pubs surfaced, I thought I'd ask.

actually, this is not true in a lot of the USA dear, just here in California where new liqour licenses have become almost impossible to get
but it is fairly easy to get a license to server alcohol at a "restaurant"
so must bar and club owners go that route and offer a small menu of food
now you know CG

 

[JulieDurham]

It's the same in North Carolina.

 

[Jukebox Jury]

Pardon my ignorance....what is mac and cheese?

Jukebox Jury

 

[The Seeker of Good Songs]

Pardon my ignorance....what is mac and cheese?

Jukebox Jury

macaroni (elbow shaped pasta) and cheese

why it would ever be served in a bar/tavern is beyond me

 

[gretchenraine]

I need to change bars if there is mac&cheese being served elsewhere!!! Though the closest bar to my apartment is known for their awesome free pizza and popcorn and also for having the 'coldest beer' in the city.

 

[CrystalGeezer]

The Cat & Fiddle sells it.

 

[Jukebox Jury]

macaroni (elbow shaped pasta) and cheese

why it would ever be served in a bar/tavern is beyond me

Thanks - yes, I know what macaroni is, just not heard it referred to as just 'mac'. I thought it meant burger and cheese (as in 'Big Mac'!)
And I do not know of one pub in England that has ever sold it!
But as explained above, I can understand that in the 'paranoid alcohol zone' that is America (I'm 47 and still get asked to produce ID) in towns that will only give a licence to sell alcohol if food is being served, then this is a good way of getting around the archaic law

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[CrystalGeezer]

American bars do this? Where?

In addition to the Cat & Fiddle, which is kinda more restraunty than bar, Rush Street and Backstage in Culver City. Casey's in Downtown LA. (There's was the BEST but I had it on the day they reopened from being shut down for a health code violation so beware. ) Just had some at a place called Black Sheep in SLO. I've had it other places, I don't do a lot of bar-hopping but it seems when a bar does have a kitchen, they serve it.

 

[Oh my god. it's Robby!]

The Cat & Fiddle sells it.

I knew you would mention that place, we have a better place up here, its "The Pig & Piano"
larger servings of stuff Moz likes, he should check it out