Hackney Wick is cool. Well, we all know that. I was just reminded recently as I cycled through it, en route to one of the many new gastronomic hot spots in the area. It was one of the warmest Sundays we’ve had so far this year and I kept having that fuzzy, wonderful feeling of […]
Oh dear East London there is no end to your gastronomic surprises. As I headed down to another culinary adventure on Kingsland Road I was somewhat apprehensive about what I was going to experience. As you know, Dalston is rammed full of new restaurants, bars, cafes and pop ups, and while a lot of the […]
The Little Red Staircase capitalizes on the Hackneyite’s – and by extension the Shoreditchised Londoner’s – fondness for the strip of homely, inexpensive and frankly delicious Vietnamese eateries that line the Kingsland Road. And when I say capitalize, I mean capital ‘S’ for Saigon, as in the barely postcolonial feel of this ‘micro’ cocktail bar […]
Feast London! Now, it is not exactly news that East London is the capital’s most exciting place to be at the moment. It has become a cultural and creative hub, a hotspot for all things cool, young and hip. Some might say that there are downsides to it, some might mourn the “loss of character” […]
Whether you agree with The Guardian’s assessment of Chatsworth Road as the ‘frontline of Hackney’s gentrification’ or find it to be grossly unfair, glib labeling, misleading and unhelpful, one thing is clear: there are fewer greater manifestations of the change in the atmosphere of the borough in general than the continental influence on our […]
A Londoner’s healthy scepticism and a doleful warning from our trusty well-thumbed Timeout London Eating and Drinking Guide (2004 Edition) stating that ‘there’s very little now that’s pukka to be found in “Banglatown”, and the general standard of food is pretty low’ has kept me away from the majority of curry houses on Brick lane. […]
We recently booked a table for two at Su Sazzagoni’s 17 course monthly tasting and it was a great experience. We were prepared for a small tasting menu, but what we received left us very surprised! Located in the heart of Victoria Park Village in South Hackney, Su Sazzagoni’s has fast become a favorite of […]
After a strenuous search, I thought the answer was nowhere, until I contacted my local Italian restaurant, Su Sazzagoni, and asked them if they could make this for my husband’s birthday. Not only was Chicago-style deep dish not on their menu, the chef had never heard of it. So, we exchanged several emails and recipes […]
Since my first review of Namo Restaurant well over a year ago, it has gone from strength to strength, continuing to serve a dedicated following of locals, as well as diners from further afield. Holding true to its authentic cuisine, the restaurant is now serving up some traditional dishes, but with a modern twist. It […]
