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The first of many shops to close?
Posted: Sun 31 May 2020 10:25 am
by sophie
I went in to Best Sellers in Alsancak yesterday and signed in, only to be told I would probably be the last person to do so, as they were closing as of yesterday afternoon. What remained of their stock was moving to the Karakum shop. The DVD shop was also closing yesterday I believe. Going by the number of premises who have not yet opened I wonder if they are in the same position.
Re: The first of many shops to close?
Posted: Sun 31 May 2020 12:10 pm
by JoandJelly
Cafe des Artistes and Freddies Bar have both closed for good too.
Re: The first of many shops to close?
Posted: Mon 01 Jun 2020 7:27 am
by Mozgor
I believe it’s to do with landlords insisting on rent being paid, despite the fact businesses had no income for 2 months. Perhaps not in every case, but that could lead to some businesses closing for sure.
Re: The first of many shops to close?
Posted: Mon 01 Jun 2020 9:34 am
by SunnyParkers
Sophie, can you say which DVD shop in Alsancak this is? Many thanks.
Re: The first of many shops to close?
Posted: Mon 01 Jun 2020 10:32 am
by ardstrawray
JoandJelly wrote: ↑Sun 31 May 2020 12:10 pm
Cafe des Artistes and Freddies Bar have both closed for good too.
Knew Kemel when he ran a greasy spoon, many many years ago in South London
Re: The first of many shops to close?
Posted: Mon 01 Jun 2020 10:50 am
by 13roman58
SunnyParkers wrote: ↑Mon 01 Jun 2020 9:34 am
Sophie, can you say which DVD shop in Alsancak this is? Many thanks.
The one between Bestsellers book shop and Tulips charity shop. The exchange is in the same block
Re: The first of many shops to close?
Posted: Mon 01 Jun 2020 8:05 pm
by frontalman
ardstrawray wrote: ↑Mon 01 Jun 2020 10:32 am
JoandJelly wrote: ↑Sun 31 May 2020 12:10 pm
Cafe des Artistes and Freddies Bar have both closed for good too.
Knew Kemel when he ran a greasy spoon, many many years ago in South London
No more Friday pie, mash and liquor - a tragedy
Re: The first of many shops to close?
Posted: Mon 01 Jun 2020 8:55 pm
by judyvin
There is a new place in Ozankoy village that is advertising Pie Mash & Liquor. Don't know if it's the same guy but could be worth a trip over to try it and visit our wonderful butcher at the same time.
Re: The first of many shops to close?
Posted: Tue 02 Jun 2020 5:07 am
by DarkAli
It is the same bloke in Ozankoy,used to keep Freddies bar
Re: The first of many shops to close?
Posted: Tue 02 Jun 2020 5:09 am
by mrsgee
I understand it is the guy from Freddie’s now in the sports club in the village. Pie mash and liquor on Fridays. Open from 8.00 all day breakfasts, plus other choices. Wish them every success as so many others in the village have closed. And yes our fab butcher Yusuf is just around the corner.
Re: The first of many shops to close?
Posted: Tue 02 Jun 2020 6:37 am
by frontalman
You lucky so-and-sos, we will be there on Friday if possible. I'm glad Kemal (Ken) has found a new home and avoided the punitive back taxes due even though the restaurants were all closed. Good luck to him and Linda. Any cockneys in Ozankoy, Catalkoy and thereabouts put on your daisyroots and get down there!
Re: The first of many shops to close?
Posted: Sat 06 Jun 2020 5:49 am
by frontalman
Double whammy yesterday lovely pie and mash at the Ozankoy Sports bar in Ozankoy square, then got car aircon gassed on the way back at Mutlu garage in Karaoglanoglu. Happy days.