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Nighjar is difficult to find, especially if you show up before they open. Walk north from Old Street station about half a block and look for a large pair of wooden doors on the right-hand side of the street with the Nightjar logo (a blackbird) on a tiny little brass plaque. It's nestled in between a coffee shop and a sandwich shop. Don't bother knocking, they'll open the door once they're open for the evening. Don't tell them Vinnie sent you, either. They won't have any idea who he is, or why that would matter.

You know how the saying goes, "if it's too loud..." Apparently it's time to trade in my bicycle for a walker and stock up on Depends and viagra. We went to try out the Meat Market's bigger sister last night. I think, on the face of things, we'll be sticking to the younger, friendlier restaurant. Insert awkward comparison between Meat Market/Meat Liquor and Bianca/Kate from The Taming of the Shrew.