The shops thread (was: Empty Shops on Porty High St)

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 30 Jun 2008, 20:50

Sandra wrote:
Poppy wrote:Excuse my ignorance, but who is that woman anyway?
ditto, don't have a clue who she is.

This might explain things a wee bit. MacLaren gets needle over tattoo

Her alleged dislike of the photo, however, is probably self explanatory!

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 30 Jun 2008, 20:59

Ha! I thought it some was gin-soaked harridan from Eastenders!

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 30 Jun 2008, 21:16

There was a bit in the EN about oor cooncillors not liking the photys and asking for nicer ones to be used.
That was one of the ones objected to

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 30 Jun 2008, 22:06

Objected to by the public or Cllr M??!!

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 30 Jun 2008, 22:20

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 25 Jul 2008, 21:13

To get back on topic (boo!!), I noticed today that the old Global Video shop had "Sauna opening here soon" written in the whitewash on the window.....but, on reflection, I think it might be a reference to the working conditions in this sultry weather????!!

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 25 Jul 2008, 22:22

Poppy wrote:To get back on topic (boo!!), I noticed today that the old Global Video shop had "Sauna opening here soon" written in the whitewash on the window...

Poppy wrote:...but, on reflection, I think it might be a reference to the working conditions in this sultry weather????!!

hehe

Stray NO.666 · Post by **Stray NO.666** » 28 Jul 2008, 17:51

bearcub wrote:New shop going to be opening between Select and Reds - Dragonheart Tattoo Studio.

Good timing, I was just thinking about getting another tattoo!

well if you do end up getting a new tatoo tell me how good they are and i might pop along

Mark Cameron · Post by **Mark Cameron** » 05 Aug 2008, 12:51

Does anyone know what the Global Video shop is going to be and when it's due to open?

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 05 Aug 2008, 17:36

Re the what: in March this year, Bob J posted this:

Bob Jefferson wrote:I'm finding the Planning Applications section on Portobello Online quite useful.

Just spotted this application for 218 Portobello High Street, or Global Video as you will know it:

Change of use from disused vido rental store to a coffee and jewellery shop, selling coffee, snacks, dress jewellery and small dress accessories.
Coffee and jewellery? Sounds like a girl thing. And you better make it a skinny latte if you want to fit into that small dress.

Re the when: still being done up...

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 29 Aug 2008, 19:05

new gift & coffee shop (global video) is looking like it nearly ready to open. Gifts/Tables/and Coffee machine are out - looks like they are just doing finishing touches...looks nice.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 29 Aug 2008, 19:41

What I saw seemed to have a far east feel. And the tables have objects under their glass tops: a bit like in museums, if you know what I mean.

Also, one half of Mark Smith's double shop is now a computer learning place of some sort.

cuth · Post by **cuth** » 01 Sep 2008, 13:04

Does anyone know the name of the new computer training shop? I noticed that they had an ad in that free leaflet that was delivered but I don't have it to hand and I want to get in touch with them.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 01 Sep 2008, 14:36

cuth wrote:Does anyone know the name of the new computer training shop? I noticed that they had an ad in that free leaflet that was delivered but I don't have it to hand and I want to get in touch with them.

http://www.pottencomputerschool.co.uk

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 02 Sep 2008, 21:02

According to the postcard that was delivered today (with the Reporter, I think??) the cafe-cum-jewllery shop at 218 Portobello High Street opens on Saturday 8th. http://www.meili.co.uk

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 03 Sep 2008, 18:57

ooooh might see you there then

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 03 Sep 2008, 19:15

I was particularly thinking of you when I posted, Sandra! Thought you'd be interested!

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 14 Sep 2008, 09:00

That 'pooter shop is having an opening event this pm - 1 to 7, if I recall the notice correctly.

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 14 Sep 2008, 22:33

Anyone been in that new Mei Li place?

Edited to correct the name of the place.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 15 Sep 2008, 02:32

I don't get the place, I was in there on Saturday and suddenly, without warning, almost everyone ducked under their table. Less than a minute later everything was back to thriving. I felt a bit left out, don't know what thats all about?

Grunk · Post by **Grunk** » 15 Sep 2008, 14:28

Porty wrote:I don't get the place, I was in there on Saturday and suddenly, without warning, almost everyone ducked under their table. Less than a minute later everything was back to thriving. I felt a bit left out, don't know what thats all about?

Rocket attack?

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 15 Sep 2008, 15:57

michael_traill wrote:Anyone been in that new Mei Li place?

Edited to correct the name of the place.

Yep. The name means 'beautiful' in Chinese (the owner studied Chinese at university, back home in Oz).

Hope she does well. Her stock is different to 'Artisan' and 'La Vie en Rose' so hopefully there is a market for them all.

I treated myself to a nice necklace and a pair of earrings and Matt got a chocolate muffin, as compensation for having to spend time in such a girly surrounding.

On our way back we passed Ali. I gave him a broad smile, but my cheery 'Hello' was stopped in its tracks by the complete lack of recognition on his part

ecm · Post by **ecm** » 15 Sep 2008, 16:04

Marya wrote: On our way back we passed Ali. I gave him a broad smile, but my cheery 'Hello' was stopped in its tracks by the complete lack of recognition on his part

He's an ignorant old sod, isn't he, M?

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 15 Sep 2008, 16:59

To be fair he is getting on in years ecm and maybe he should be considering bifocals? Next time I'll try wearing my anorak and wave a packet of rich tea biscuits at him; that ought to get a reaction.

PortyConvert · Post by **PortyConvert** » 22 Sep 2008, 22:23

Seen the flashy sign in the window of the ink cartridge shop on the high street near the offy? Thats one ugly sign - hope nobody takes a fit on seeing it!

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 23 Sep 2008, 18:38

PortyConvert wrote:Seen the flashy sign in the window of the ink cartridge shop on the high street near the offy? Thats one ugly sign - hope nobody takes a fit on seeing it!

Aye, seen it last week, certainly grabs peoples attention! Which is presumably the point of the device..!..

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 03 Oct 2008, 16:08

See that New Star has been gutted out this week.

sandra51 · Post by **sandra51** » 10 Oct 2008, 22:34

The shop that used to be aura soma, which then changed to a Polish Cafe (for all of 4 weeks) has now had a new sign erected today and its called
BLUTO'S BARBERS

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 16 Oct 2008, 19:50

Demolition work took place this week at that old amusement arcade.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 19 Oct 2008, 15:41

yep, wonder if they are actually going to be building flats in the current climate?

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 29 Nov 2008, 14:01

michael_traill wrote:See that New Star has been gutted out this week.

Its dead cheap to rent this shop, seen it today on the Speirs Gumley website.

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 07 Dec 2008, 14:18

The shop next to Kitcheners is up for rent, think it was a cobblers before?

Advert on Gumtree, shop for rent.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 07 Dec 2008, 16:17

I'd heard kitcheners was going to put the deli there.

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 13 Dec 2008, 13:44

Some activity at the old Flava shop today. Could be a sign of something opening soon.

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 15 Dec 2008, 18:40

michael_traill wrote:Some activity at the old Flava shop today. Could be a sign of something opening soon.

Open for business tonight I noticed.