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Waiting Tables at Bar Solo
by Carlo Piovano
Jo is a waitress at Bar Solo on Inverness
Street, the alley of some of the most fashionable bars in
Camden. Between plates and cocktails she watches, day in day
out, Camden life in the making. Here's what she thinks of
it.
Name
Jo
What do you do / where do you work?
I wait tables at Bar Solo.
How long have you lived / worked in the
area?
I've been working here for four months, but I've lived in
the neighborhood for six.
What is the best thing about working around
here?
The young funky atmosphere is great - there're lots of artsy
types.
What do you think is the best buy / dish
/ cocktail in your shop / bar or on your menu at the moment?
Why?
Our oyster platter is fantastic and the Chiag Mai duck is
great.
What is your favourite part of the area
and why?
I like the market because of all the interesting things you
can find.
What is your favourite shop / bar / restaurant
and why?
The Bintang on Kentish Town Road is cheap and funky, it's
got loads of character and the food's great.
What is the best and busiest night to go
out - Fri or Sat and where would you go?
Friday is busier than Saturday, but I'm not sure where I'd
go.
Where would you say is the most desirable
street / area in town?
Inverness Street of course!
Have you ever spotted a celeb in the area
and where did you see them?
No, no celebrity tales.
What is everyone wearing at the moment
- name a must have fashion accessory?
You see ugly boots everywhere, as well as head scarves and
hair bands.
If you want to go and relax, where would
you go and why?
I go home, or even better, on holiday.
Bar Solo
20 Inverness Street
London NW5 1HL
tel: 020 7482 4611
Open Monday to Saturday 12 - 1am, Sunday 12 - midnight Lunch
served midday to 4-30pm, Dinner served between 6pm to late
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