"Yet their lives overlap in a more tangible way, because they, along with Benedict Cumberbatch, patronise the same cafes on Hampstead Heath. Both actors have signed a petition protesting against the takeover of four family-owned north London cafes by the Australian-inspired chain Daisy Green. It's a move that has dismayed the local community, leading to protests, and threats of legal action against the landowner, the City of London Corporation, whose new funding model for green spaces prioritises income generation."
"So please indulge me in describing mine: the Parliament Hill cafe, which has been run by the D'Auria family for more than 40 years. It looks far from remarkable. Unlike the polished, trend-led interiors of the Daisy Green cafes with their marble bars and high stools (God I hate high stools, an accessibility nightmare that feel specifically designed for rapid customer turnover), their lush, green hanging plants and twee parasols it isn't designed to look good on social media. This is a 1960s-style bunker with no-frills decor inside."
Prominent actors and local residents oppose Daisy Green's takeover of four family-owned north London cafes. The takeover has provoked community protests and threats of legal action targeting the City of London Corporation. The City of London Corporation's new funding model for green spaces emphasises income generation. Parliament Hill cafe, run by the D'Auria family for over 40 years, retains a 1960s no-frills interior rather than trendy, social-media-focused design. The cafe remains accessible and family-friendly, serving a diverse cross-section of customers. Critics highlight Daisy Green's polished interiors and high stools as reducing accessibility and prioritising rapid turnover.
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