Ninth chapter for “coolest literary festival”
Book lovers, history buffs, foodies and families are in for a treat this week as Stoke Newington Literary Festival prepares to enthral....
Foodbank reveals bleak picture of poverty in Hackney
In the face of tremendous adversity and ever-worsening local poverty, Hackney Foodbank is providing a vital lifeline for thousands of...
The local discount card supporting independent business
A new discount card is causing a storm in North and East London. The team behind the Local Buyers Club have negotiated brilliant...
Trip to the Emirates inspires street food sushi business
A lifelong obsession with Japanese culture has evolved into a business for foodie Alastair Green. The 31-year-old from Camden, launched...
Meet Farang's Sebby: food writer, accidental chef, and rising TV star
At the tender age of 27 Sebby Holmes is already a published author and restaurateur with a promising career as a TV chef ahead of him....
Getting serious about coffee. Six of our favourites in Hackney & Haringey
It’s the world’s most popular drink - 55 million cups of coffee are consumed each day. But even those who mass produce a basic cup of Joe...
Chatsworth's Venerdi draws Martin away from his mountains
From the mountains of Slovakia to the hubbub of Hackney – Martin Kicura has worked in restaurants all over Europe but London feels like...
Meet the adman who rolled into Indian street food
Four years ago, Mark Wright’s taste buds were awakened during a six-week trip to India. The experience was so monumental that he came...
Local Buyers Club community donates 1,500 meals for Food Banks
Local food banks have been able to provide the equivalent to more than 1,500 meals for residents in poverty thanks to campaigning by the...
Stoke Newington welcomes its tastiest work hub
A new work hub has just opened on Stoke Newington Church Street complete with super-fast wifi, conference facilities and pastries baked...
