Fig CafeThe cafe that was the highlight of my weekend is called Fig, and is in the Metropole Hotel (not actually a hotel any more) and it's all vegan and organic and everything. I doubt that the area has seen such a thing before, and our lunch was so good (I... Fig Cafe RIPAARGH, can't believe it, got down to Folkestone only to find the Fig Cafe has been closed! We're not sure if it's permanent or just for refitting of its host the Metropole. Could well imagine it going out of business, seemed a bit niche, but we loved... The ScaffoldGot home yesterday to find scaffolding up past the (second floor) kitchen window, guess this means the roof and the damp problems are getting fixed...In other news Madonna tickets go on sale today, there's a minor fix to Anapod released today, flatma... RE: The ScaffoldHey, I stumbled across your site whilst trying to look for a menu for Il Bacio! I have only lived in Stokey for 6 months but it is pretty cool, also the GLC are great, was at the Louisiana gig and the Fleece one, and also last year at the Welsh Club!... Folkestone scaffoldingThere's a lot of it about, surely <a href="http://www.folkestonerugbyclub.co.uk/Ads%20and%20Sponsors/ADs/BJScaffolding.htm">this is the gayest advert ever</a>?Scaffolding / fireplace surprisesGot a text, the weather is too bad for going up the scaffolding and fitting a flue liner, so the fireplace has been delayed until Thursday / Friday...Scaffolding is UPCountry Warmth have been contacted and are quite possibly in situ right now, climbing down my chimney or whatever it was they needed to do...I've got a chance to do some work for another company, on secondment. Woo. Not actually that exciting, but it... Mysterious young entrepreneur secures local supportHmm got emailed this today and thought "I recognise that chap", he used to work at our place. Read the whole press release though, have you any idea what the business is? The accompanying pictures show our Dan stood next to a painted lady (literally,... The SingerLocked in heated debate with Dance/Rave artist Lee Wilson-Wolfe from LHB, who appeared to be drawing elaborate diagrams in the waitress' biro onto a napkin, which the singer out of The Darkness later folded and put into his pocket. Methinks a collabo... famke janssensdrinking, on aug 18thJeremy IronsStanding at the back of the gig, not dancing, but foot tapping. Friday 21st.Posh Spice29th October 3:10, honest its the truth coz we deliver bacon sarnies to her builders in Ollerton Grange. She bought a veg pastie.Bruno Brookes4pm, 29/11/2000<br />Drinking cappucino and chatting on his mobile.Melanie Hill from Big Brother 2Melanie was eating a rather good looking pizza. She wasn't wearing much slap....<br /><br />Do I get a prize?SADDAM Hussein24 September 2002 - Drinking a cup of coffee and minding his own business (possibly considering Dubya's offer of a colonic but then again probably plotting the takeover of the known human world, but then again possibly not).Simon Pegg (from Spaced)watching The Fades gig - Friday 11th April 10PMVini ReillySaturday AfternoonDownstairs in Oklahoma in the Northern Quarter Manchester city centre (which is ace and you can read about it here! )The man from Durutti Column was chilling out with what looked like a cup of tea ... Noel & Liamstanding nr the entrance, looking pretty coolJude LawIDrinking coffee, chatting with someone not as famous. It was earlier this summer, which was surprising given his difficulties with the trouble and strife... He looked rough yet somehow rugged. Mandatory celeb sunglasses on. Classy. Danny out of Hear'SayIt was yesterday (Sunday, 15 Sept). He was a bit too well dressed for 1pm on a Sunday in a caf. But it was him. Really. Louise WenerShe was having lunch, this was yesterday. She's not as attractive as she used to be, nevermind.Johnny MarrFri 9th Jan.Myself and Mr H had decided to go to the wonderfully named "Eyeball Haemorrage" at the Night and Day Cafe (http://www.nightnday.org/)Anyways, fun was being had and then in walks this man. I look at Mr H, he looks at me and there is a lot... ManiWalking about at the Magnet gig, which was sadly cut short due to "technical" issues.<br /><br />A Cafe Nero in Folkestonemy wife will be pleased, she likes them best too... with everyone spending 3.50 on cups of coffee, they'll have no money left to spend in the rest of the new shopping centre though...Whole World Cafe: GOODSaturday we headed to The Whole World Cafe, and what do you know it was actually open this time? We were a bit previous on our other two visits. It's a nice place, not sure they're quite up to speed yet, but salads and coffee and juice were good, and... What are the Whole World Cafe up to?A friend has been there twice recently, and failed to get any food either time. What sort of cafe has no food? Apparently there is some sort of re-opening of it going on about now. Someone let me know when it's up and running and serving and everythi... RE: Let the coffee wars begin!Hi as a manager for caffe nero i would like to say that theres a strong possiblity of one opening in folkestone soon so game on for us as you guys say and yes were the wonky old building in canterbury!!! Open Mic night at the Whole World cafe this FridayAnd every two weeks after that, message from Tony KingHi Everyone!! I am now running the Open Mic Night at the Whole World Cafe, the Old High St, Folkestone. This is a lovely venue which specialises in Ethical, Homemade Wholefood. The surroundings ar... RE: Open Mic night at the Whole World cafe this FridayHi there,I'm Ollie, the lead singer in the Folkestone based Band Realm79. We're currently looking to get more gigs and play in different venues. How would I go about organising an evening of open mic with my band?? we play our own material but only h... Canterbury, but not house huntingNot a bad weekend. Started on a bum note, with a death, my sister's ma-in-law passed away unexpectedly on Friday, so thoughts with all the families involved obviously. Saturday we stayed local, didn't go to Canterbury as Clare was having lunch with h... The Creative Players present Robin HoodThe panto! Tickets from Chambers, Cafe IT, and Barleycorn, or phone Tony King on 07790 264 108. Bring your kids it's in half term week!Knotweed Bash, Folkestone WarrenPulling the invasive Alien - Japanese Knotweed from several areas in Folkestone Warren. Meet 10.15 at the Little Switzerland Cafe, off Wear Bay Road, Folkestone.PLEASE BRING REFRESHMENTS. ... Folkestone Triennial Launch PartyThe Ark Café site by the Harbour. Info: 01303 245799 A festive celebration for everyone to enjoy, kick-off the 2008 Triennial with live music, street theatre performances & Triennial tours.Lone Star Comedy ClubJames Dowdswell + Paul McCaffery + Wittank + Simon Fielder + compere Ben Van Der Velde.<br />£9 per person or £15 per person with a Beef or Vegetable Chilli with NachosOpen Mic night at the Whole World CafeA Tony King production, <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10935/10935/Open+Mic+night+at+the+Whole+World+cafe+this+Friday">details here</a>open mic night at the whole world cafeopen mic night, anything goes, poetry, song, speech etc. Free drink for every performer.open mic night at the whole world cafeFree drink for every performer! Every two weeksopen mic night at the whole world cafeFree drink for every performer! Every two weeksopen mic night at the whole world cafeFree drink for every performer! Every two weeksopen mic night at the whole world cafeFree drink for every performer! Every two weeksJust the Tonic Comedy Club, Will Smith, Paul McCaffrey, Simon Bligh, JHomeground open micStep up to the mic presentsHomeground open micSingers, musicians, comedians meetin this chilled cafe atmosphere to performEvery 1st and 3rd Friday 8.30.till lateCall Tim WARNER on 07793 109618 or just turn up... BBC Prom 73: Night Of The Proms: Penguin Cafe in London33.00Comedy Cafe (TABLES)Just the Tonic Comedy Club, Paul McCaffrey, Matt Kirshen, Jeff InnocenOpera Cafe25.00Opera CafeComedy Cafe (TABLES)Homeground open micStep up to the mic presentsHomeground open micSingers, musicians, comedians meetin this chilled cafe atmosphere to performEvery 1st and 3rd Friday 8.30.till lateCall Tim WARNER on 07793 109618 or just turn up... KEVIN PRECIOUSGulbenkian Theatre - Cafe Bar 12FESTIVE FUNNY SIDE- KEVIN PRECIOUSGulbenkian Theatre - Cafe Bar 12THE FUNNY SIDEGulbenkian Theatre - Cafe Bar 10Cafe DeepThe 1st of a weekly Sat night deep chill night in our coffee shop. Resident Thom Norton of Sideways recordings & guests. A beautiful mellow night, made for coffee & sofas.sidewaysrecordings.co.uk... Cafe DeepCafe DeepCafe DeepAlso, Open Mic NightIn the cafe I guess, call Tony for details on 07790 264 108