Maddy’s closes

@BrockleyCentral seen this? pic.twitter.com/7Iucpu2nMn— Benjamin Ward (@benjaminward) March 26, 2015Maddy's Fish Bar in New Cross, which last week announced that it had temporarily closed for personal reasons, has now been repossessed by the landlords. The posh fish-and-chip shop brought something new to the area, so it's a real shame to see it go. Business is ...

Coming soon: Bella Napoli

Ellie tips us off to the imminent opening of Bella Napoli, the wood-fired pizza takeaway that replaces Gulen's Bar at 173 Brockley Road.

Masala Wala Cafe, Brockley Cross

The cafe is now open and the early reviews are great.@BrockleyCentral @masalawalacafe proper heaving. Lamb curry was SO good. Usually so hard to get a good lamb curry. Really reasonable too.— Get Wurst (@getwurstbrats) March 14, 2015@BrockleyCentral @masalawalacafe long wait, but delicious, rustic, simple food. With a @brockleybrewery beer— Jane Hill (@baby_jane31) March 13, 2015

Masala Wala opens tomorrow

Brockley Cross's new Indian / Pakistani cafe Masala Wala ( 5 Brockley Cross) opens tomorrow at 6pm. It looks like another exciting addition to a spot, which is in the midst of a thorough transformation, despite the immovable obstacle of the double roundabout..A photo posted by Kim Buttery (@kimpenelope) on Mar 5, 2015 at 1:48pm PST

Coming soon: Masala Wala Indian Cafe

Brockley Central usually makes its predictions more in hope than expectation, but the Brockley Cross resurgence seems to be an actual thing, rather than a figment of our imagination. This is very cool - the former dry cleaner is getting a new tenant.Today's work. Foodies of South London should probably start getting excited

Hot Chips – Brockley’s Rock wins best chips in London for second year in a row

I know I will not have this forever. But I promise you: The next person to hold it, earns it! Because our time is now! Because The Champ is here!- John CenaThe Brockley's Rock team has been made two-time winner of the "Best Chippy Chips in London" and are celebrating with Brockley's biggest ever chip-giveaway. ...

Lewisham one of the least hygienic places in the UK

Lewisham leads the way in more than one kind of sick filth. Which? has produced a map of the UK, based on data from the Food Standards Agency and finds that Lewisham's local food businesses are among the least hygienic in the country, ranked 396th out of 398 areas nationwide. Which? explains:All food businesses should ...

Mexican pop-up at the BFM

Homer: Animals are crapping in our houses, and we're picking it up! Did we lose a war? That's not America. That's not even Mexico! - The SimpsonsLest you think that this news means that the Broca Food Market has taken its foot off the gas, Maria wants you to know about their new Taco Sundays. ...

Brockley fish and beer mash-up Mondays

From November 24th, Brockley Road fish and chip restaurant Brockley's Rock will be doing Beer Batter Mondays. They say:"We'll be collaborating with the much loved Brockley Brewery and are honoured to be using their Pale Ale for the batter. On Monday evenings, 4pm – 10pm, we'll be offering a Pale Ale Beer Batter as a ...

Maddy’s Fish Bar, 397 New Cross Road

Maddy's Fish Bar in New Cross is now open. We tried it for the first time last night, expecting to beat the rush by getting there just after 7pm, but found it already packed. The golden rule of Greater Brockley: Good news travels fast.It's an excellent new addition to the local seascape, offering a different ...