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Life & Style

A nose for a good vintage

In search of second-hand classic clothing in Stoke Newington



Mess re-opens for the masses

Popular Hackney Central cafe is back to critical acclaim



Have a jolly at the Butchers

New Stokey watering hole offers a wide selection of ales and beers



Away from the Hackney main stream

Some of the borough’s more adventurous residents share the secrets of life on the river



Now you can shoe it yourself in Dalston

An innovative new workshop for the well-heeled



Frizzante at Hackney City Farm

This popular cafe is famous for its Mediterranean cuisine and big breakfasts



A Hoxton night inn

The eccentric Stag’s Head is all about the music – and the knitting



Bar-bour Hackney chic, have you any cool?

In search of the Hackney farmer



Every Hackney wine rack should have one of these…

Local independent in Victoria Park recommends four bottles for serious consideration



In the depths, a Hackney Pearl

New café bar is flavour of the Wick