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I’m writing this as the left side of my jaw is finally getting it’s feeling back after having a tooth removed this afternoon. I’l spare you the gory details of the procedure and how they had to pull the tooth out in bits. but I just want to remind people that yes there are needles involved, yes there can be drilling and all sorts of tools to pull your teeth out. HOWEVER. Thats will only be the case if, like me, you haven’t really looked after your teeth.

I’ve had a phobia/fear about going to the dentist and there was a 10 year period where I didn’t go, mainly due to a bad experience at a previous Dentist. However I was lucky enough to find a good surgery and the two Dentists I’ve had there have been amazing at re-assuring me and keeping me sane whilst I’ve had work done, including root canal work and now an extraction.

Whilst I know i’m to blame for the damage i’ve done so far to my teeth and that they will never be perfect, basically what I’m saying is, Dentists aren’t all that bad, get yourself a bit of trust in a professional and get regular appointments other wise you’ll end up with a big hole in you gum and a list of things you can’t do for ages:

No Alcohol
No Smoking
No really hot food or drinks
No really cold food or drinks
No hard food etc etc

London - Pubs & Bars - Pubs

The Torriano is a superb pub tucked away a short-ish walk from Kentish Town station. The Landlord and Landlady are very welcoming to all and as an independent pub it’s not full of gastro-pub decor and all that nonsense it’s a good honest boozer open to all, you’ll see families with their kids mixing it up with musicians, media folk, builders and everyone in between including the odd friendly dog.

The hidden patio area tucked downstairs out the back makes a nice ares to relax in when the sun is blaring especially when the bbq comes out, and in the winter the comfy sofas make it a good cosy spot to hang out in especially on sundays with the papers.

The Torriano offers the usual range of beers and a good selection of wines. It also offers free wi-fi should you need to check your email.

I’ve been quite a few times there now, for the quiz night a couple of times as well as for parties in the recently refurbished basement which looks like you are in a dive bar with hanging curtains and blood red walls. They also put on regular events including gigs.

The pub has been under threat from property developers but an appeal with the council seems to have been successful in keeping the pub going.
Check out my review of Torriano - I am rawedge - on Qype