5 /5 David Jordan: Adele was interviewed on the Graham Norton Show and mentioned how much she misses her favorite British condiments and snacks, now that she spends most of her time on this side of the pond. Thank goodness for establishments like Crown and Bear that allow ex-pats and anglophiles alike to scratch that particular itch when necessary.
I’ve enjoyed visiting British-themed shops for years, and I think this local treasure may just be my favorite. The selection of products is amazing, and my home is becoming fairly well-stocked with high quality items purchased here, including a teapot and cups, a full set of Mason Cash bowls, and numerous packages of delicious snacks (Ok, the snacks are all gone, but I’ll go get more this afternoon).
Fiona the proprietress and her daughter Katz are among my favorite local shopkeepers and both are a delight to visit with while shopping here. You may even become so engrossed in one of Fiona’s many hilarious stories that you forget what you were looking for in the first place. But don’t worry, she will help you remember and make your shopping experience thoroughly enchanting at the same time.
Stop by next time you’re on the square- you’ll be glad you did and I can almost guarantee this will become a can’t miss destination every time you’re nearby.
Maybe you’ll even run into Adele while you’re there.