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TH E N , N OW & N EX TCAMDEN MARKETQUARTERLYSpring 2019FREEST. PATRICK'S DAYS H E NAN IGAN SIrish musical talent,food and high jinks fromaround the MarketITALIAN ALLEYOur brand new diningdistrict, showcasing theundiscovered gems ofItalian street foodDAN NY HAY WOO DDisc Disciples, Market Hall
CAMDEN MARKET45 YEAR S OFREBELLION1 974 – 2 01 9TH E NTHINKING OUTSIDETHE BOXI N PICTU RESOn Thursday 28th February, the Markethosted its first ever sports-themed,positive mental health awareness day.Members of the local community —of all different ages and backgrounds —came together to take part in learningabout and raising awareness of thebeneficial effects that different formsof exercise can have on mental health.Throughout the afternoon, a series ofinteractive workshops, classes and talkstook place, all centred around promotingpositive mental health through sport.The talks and workshops were led by arange of local community groups includingCamden Council, Castlehaven CommunityAssociation, London Sports and Pro TouchSA, and pioneered messages of mentalhealth awareness, inclusivity and wellness.TH I S YEAR , CAMDEN MARKET TU R N E D45 YEARS O LD. CH ECK OUT WHAT ’ SCOM I N G U P OVER TH E N EX T FEW MO NTH SAS WE ' LL B E CE LE B RATI N G I N ST YLE –H ERE’ S TO TH E N EX T 45 YEARS !In the Market’s North Yard, there wasalso the opportunity throughout theafternoon for people to get involved andparticipate. The free physical, interactiveclasses ranged from female-only boxingsessions to yoga for beginners, led byTriyoga. The sessions aimed to explorecalming breathing techniques and easyto follow poses for newcomers to themindful exercise.Camden Market Quarterly, Spring 2019. Editor : Steph Dye, Design : Garry Edison Cook,Greg Crumpler, Contributors : Amanda Öman, Photography : Alicia ClarkeThanks to all of those that contributed,took part and made our first communityday here at the Market special.
TH E NST PATRICK'S DAYAT CAMDEN MARKETFor the third year in a row, the Camden Market cobbles were painted green,as part of our continued collaboration with the London Irish Centre and theMayor of London’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.The 16th March saw Irish musicians who were flown over from Ireland especiallyfor the dayto perform throughout the Market, finishing with a headline act at theDr. Martens Boot Room. The artists and bands that performed on the day were:Video Blue, Swimmers Jackson, LOCKS, Nome King, Aislinn Logan and SICK LOVE.Outside of the music trail, the Irish festivities were in full swing withvisitors adorning themselves in glitter and green face paint courtesy ofEverything 5 Pounds. One Camdenite was so committed to the day theydressed head-to-toe in a green suit!There were also plenty of food specialsfor the occasion, including Oh My Dog!’s'The O'Dogerty Hotdog' featuring CountyMayo mayo and Tayto Flakes; YorkshireBurrito and their Irish Roast Yorkshirepudding wrap with salt beef and traditionalcolcannon. Young Vegans also pulledout the stops with their vegan steak andGuinness pie.For revellers with a sweeter tooth, theCereal Killer Cafe served up their 'LuckyCharms Superbowl' with marshmallowmilk and ice cream. Chin Chin Labs alsohad a special: 'Lucky Four Leaf Clover'ice cream (a unique combination of floralextracts and clover) on top of a fluffychocolate potato cake, swimming inchocolate fudge stout sauce.
TH E CAM DE N G ROCE RCarefully curated, sustainable and seasonalproducts for the gourmet inclined is theethos of The Camden Grocer. Pop in to findthe some of the best-tasting food this sideof London, all stamped with the Great Tasteseal of approval.North Yard, Stables Marketcamden grocerN OWNEW OPENING SSTRE ET FOOD, SALO N S & MORE !BASTAFresh vegetables, grilled meats, tasty falafeland fluffy pitas are at their best at Basta,conjuring flavours of the Middle East.Not feeling a stuffed pita? They also serveup bowls with the meat or falafel of yourchoosing on top.Stables Yard, Stables Marketbasta.camdenQU I N OA FOO D100% gluten-free, healthy and authenticPeruvian streetfood revolving around theQuinoa grain. Get a crispy-on-the-outsidefluffy-on-the-inside arepa — a well-lovedLatin American snack — or one of theirstaple salad boxes.Stables Yard, Stables MarketquinoafoodLI LI ' S CHOCO L ATESBlending together the best Belgianchocolate, fruit, nuts and sugar; all of Lili’sChocolates are unique and handmade.Ethically sound, they source their cocoabeans from a fairtrade plantation and theirpackaging is entirely eco-friendly.Lower Market Hall, Camden Lock Place lilischocolates.comH EALTHY H ITEating healthily has never been so easywith Healthy Hit’s selection of smoothiesand juices, packed with everything neededto kick start your day. They also makesugar-free cupcakes with protein substitutedfor sugar. Sweet!Stables Yard, Stables MarkethealthyhitukVE RA B L ACKRun by Australian husband and wife duoVera & Luke, Vera Black is inspired bytheir music industry backgrounds aswell as Vera’s Maori heritage. Perfect forfestival season, check out their range ofhats, headdresses and accessories.Stables Yard, Stables Market verablack.comOS K AR PI N KLocal favourite for many years, Oskar Pinkhave finally joined the Camden Marketfamily, setting up a salon above the Lock.Specialising in unisex haircuts, colouringand styling, more than ten years experiencemake Oskar Pink hair experts!Upper Walkway, West Yard oskarpink.co.uk
N OW2435ITALIAN ALLEYOn the 11th April, we were excited to open a brand new dining district in the Market;Italian Alley. The concept is set out over 5 arches, each representing a separatehero ingredient or cooking technique. Forget your standard, take-away pizza —explore the arches and some under-represented flavours of Italy.B U O N APPETITO !Italian Alley can be found at the heart of Camden Market, opposite Dr. Martens.Open: Mon–Thurs, 11am–6pm Fri–Sun, 11am–9pm. Get 10% discount with the Camden Card.11 S E MOL ADurum wheat is the star of this arch,attempting to shake up your traditional‘spag bowl’ with fresh, handmade pasta,ravioli and gnocchi. Served ‘al dente’,in a variety of different sauces, these dishesdemonstrate traditional cooking methodscontrasted with modern flavours.4 CIAM BOT TAA little known delicacy, these Italian bread bowlsfilled with comforting and delicious fillings arethe ideal feel good food on-the-go. Referredto as ‘banquets in a bun’, the dough recipe wasdeveloped by the Italian Alley team specificallyto create the unique crunchy outside, whilstbeing fluffy and light inside.2 FOCACCE RIA NAZ IO NALEPulling together over two thousand years ofheritage, knowledge and insight, the ItalianAlley team reckon they have perfected theultimate focaccia. Mixed by hand, fermentedfor nearly three days and cooked in one ofthe best pizza ovens to come out of Italy inthe last 50 years, try it topped with burrata,ham or Italian sausage.5 B RACEShowcasing open fire cooking, you’ll find allsorts of meat-based treats, such a marinatedpork, lamb skewers and sausages. At this arch,vegetarians won’t feel left out, with hearty,Italian specialities including whole bakedaubergines smoked with garlic and parsley.An Italian twist on the traditional BBQ, Brace'sdishes taste like summer in a takeaway box.3 PO LPET TAFreshening up the humble meatball, you’ll findboth the age-old favourites and interestingnew inventions at this arch. Here, you’ll findpork meatballs in tomato sauce AND sweetand sour rabbit meatballs sharing the samemenu board, so it’s up to you how adventurousyou want to be! BAL ADI N B E E RWith several brews on offer, Italian craft brewBaladin Beer is available in every arch makingthis a destination for craft beer enthusiasts,as well as foodie fanatics.To find out more about Italian Alley, follow themon Instagram @Italian Alley
N EX TSOLOMONS ' YARDWHAT I S IT?Camden Market is celebrating it’s45th birthday this year, however, we’vedecided to take the party back evenfurther with an immersive, 1920’s-esquepop up on the edge of the Regent’s Canal.Launching Saturday 22nd June,the Solomons’ Yard Weekenders willtransport Londoners back to premarket days, when what is now knownas the Middle Yard played host toAlfie Solomon's (played by Tom Hardyin the TV drama Peaky Blinders)underground operation of whiskysmuggling and gambling .Although the summer’s festivitieswill be far less illicit, they’ll be no lessexciting, and promise a high octane,visual delight and uplifting attack onall the senses. Bringing the cobbledstreets of Camden Market alive as thesun goes down over North London,the series of sunset sessions willfeature live music from legendary DJs,an impressive global street food lineup from a selection of London's beststreet food purveyors, old schoolcocktails, craft beer and bubblesalongside entertainment and lightshows throughout the night.Returning to the Market after threeyears of fine tuning and developingthe concept, Solomons’ Yard promisesmore colour and atmosphere thanever before. Friday and Saturday nightswill be taken over by big-name DJs andcollaborations with some of London’scoolest nights out. Come prepared,get in the mood and embrace the1920's theme; attire fit for a PeakyBlinder is fully encouraged.WHO WAS ALFI E SOLOMO N?Made popular in recent times by hitTV drama Peaky Blinders (Though the‘s’ added to the end of his surname inthe television series is fictitious)Alfie Solomon was an unpredictable,violent gangster, heading up a gang herein Camden Town. Under the guise of abakery, his gang ran an illegal distilleryalong the edge of the Canal, as wellas running several bookmakers atracetracks up and down the country.Though Alfie Solomon made thenewspapers of the time on severaloccasions over the course of his life,his role within the Peaky Blinders isbased mostly on legend and snapshotsof the gang leader.The Solomons' Yard weekenders willtake place every Friday and Saturdayevening from 5pm, starting on Saturday22nd of June. We look forward toseeing you there!As far as London summer nights go,Solomons’ Yard Weekenders promiseit all - street food, music, drinks andall outdoors in one of London’s mosticonic locations. An unmissablechance to see Camden Market at night,chow down on some serious streetfood talent and unwind after a busyweek’s work to soundtracks perfectlyspun for a balmy London night.B UY YOU R TICKETS N OW! S EE CAM DE N MARKET.CO MFOR DJ LI N EU P, TAKEOVERS AN D MORE .@SOLOMO N SYARD
WE'RESTEPPINGUP THECAMDENCARDVery soon, the CAMDEN CARD will be changing the wayit works. You’ll still be entitled to the same great discountsplus much, much, more. Keep an eye on your inbox for moreexciting details, coming soon! #camdencardCSign up marketldncamdenmarket.com
Run by Australian husband and wife duo Vera & Luke, Vera Black is inspired by their music industry backgrounds as well as Vera's Maori heritage. Perfect for festival season, check out their range of hats, headdresses and accessories. Stables Yard, Stables Market verablack.com THE CAMDEN GROCER Carefully curated, sustainable and seasonal
