lovefood? Love Gustoso's?

Having long been over-endowed with estate agents, charity and coffee shops, we seem to have recently become overrun by deli's and grocers.

That Organic Place started in the unlikely position on Mill Lane and apparently does free delivery over 25 quid. The optimistically named North West Deli provides a useful array of fruit and veg, organic meat and Middle Eastern spices by the fire station.

But deli-wars seems to have come to fruition at the Dennington Park Road crossing. lovefood opened late last year in the heart of the main drag of West End Lane taking over a rather forlorn looking cafe. Green in colour and philosophy I thought it a welcome addition to the area. Then Gustoso's opened hardly a month or two later. More posh deli this time, it is a second branch to a popular Maida Vale store which provides deli delights and upmarket ready meals at Maida Vale prices. It should also be heralded for cleaning up that particular shop unit.

Numerous and loyal customers will be what will make them a success. So, go shop & support your local businesses.

lovefood does a good coffee btw!