30th July 2015
Literally 30 seconds away from Southgate Underground station is The Maze Inn. At the front one would be forgiven for thinking they are entering a small place, but there the deception ends.
If one is coming straight from work or arrives early, there is a simple but effective eating area outside at the back. After sitting there for five minutes you would be forgiven for thinking you were back home in the West Indies. Taste the food and you would swear blind it's true.
Inside is a stylish, spacious and comfortable place, with beautiful red curtains and chandelier-like lighting that gives it a vintage feel. Add the bar which hints at another era, the persistent beat and bass of reggae tune after tune courtesy of Prezedent and the stage is set for the relaunch of Carroll Thompson's Lover's Rock Lounge re-launch. It didn't hurt at all that I was treated like a VIP having my own little alcove to sit in and not spending one penny on drinks - the lady knows how to treat people!
The atmosphere was one of a friendly, warm gathering, which was by no means small. Laughter and chatter mingled with the music, until we were welcomed by the Queen of Lover's Rock herself.
Then it began, the songs that made the legends: Carroll Thompson Paul Dawkins, Heather Haywood, Claudia Fontaine. Leading the listener down memory lane. As they sang, the sign of the future joined them in the form of Cassandra London singing "Just Cool".
Time-wise everything seemed just right and as I left, I was sure that this would be the first of many to come.
The relaunch was successful.
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