'Degustation' opening imminent

Get ready to degust, because Brockley Cross' 'other' fine food and drink shop is expected to open this month.

'Degustation' will be run by a French man who lives in Brockley and its fare will be predominantly French produce, including wine, chocolate, cheese and bread.

Although we've been unable to contact the owner so-far, we have been reliably informed that the shop (the former Pavilion office, near the station) requires very little modification to get it ready to open. Work is already underway and the shop could open within two weeks.

Happily, the news has been welcomed by the owners of Dandelion Blue, the deli on Coulgate Street that is also due to open imminently. They believe that both shops offer a sufficiently different service that they will compliment each other. Together with the Broca and Matchbox, the area around the station is set to become the gourmet hub for Brockley, helping to ensure more custom throughout the day, rather than just during busy commuter periods.