Food & Drink
Keep it eel: East End’s original jelly snack
Our food historian explores the story of eels, from 17th century Holland onwards
Read MoreAt the Red Route: Judith Olley dines with Hackney Citizen
‘Person and Plate’ series continues with 67-year-old Judith Olley providing much to chew on at Red Route Cafe
Read MoreDiscovering the delights of the Polish deli: Gillian Riley on the pleasures of a hidden cuisine
Our cooking columnist shares two recipes to illustrate wonders of Eastern European grub
Read MorePolish grub puts Eastern European nation in pole position in food stakes
But why are there so few London eateries specialising in the Eastern European cuisine?
Read MoreBetter bread: the Haggerston bakery that nourishes mind and body
Better Health Bakery provides placements for people with mental health problems while promoting locally produced food
Read MoreMayfields – review
Former greengrocer’s on Wilton Way is a genuine culinary gem
Read MoreMaeve’s Kitchen – review
Clapton eatery named after Irish writer Maeve Binchy serves up fuss free fare sourced responsibly, cooked slowly and dished up quickly
Read MoreOslo – review
Eating at Hackney’s newest nightspot is a mixture of Nordic flavours and creative twists on classic gastro fare
Read More100 Hoxton – review
Hoxton-based restaurant fuses Eastern and Western cuisines in a menu packed with culinary creativity
Read MoreAndina – review
Andina serves up Peruvian soul food based on cooking found at the foothills of the Andes
Read MoreHackney Bureau – review
Mare Street bistro Hackney Bureau offers high quality dining with no gimmicks
Read MoreOslo to open its doors in Hackney Central
Venue Oslo is set to be a Scandinavian-inspired food, drink and entertainment hub for Hackney
Read MoreSkylodge – review
Roof top bar Skylodge offers grilled food, warming tipples and music
Read MoreBlack Cat Café – review
New vegan café in Clapton replaces the much-loved Pogo cafe
Read MoreNight Tales – review
Night Tales combines experimental food and drink with a programme of live music in a car park and underground bunker
Read MoreGingerline – secret supper adventures
Take a ride on the Overground for dinner in a secret East London location
Read MoreMaison Trois Garçons – review
Aladdin’s cave of delights on Redchurch Street
Read MoreGallic eatery Bouchon Fourchette scoops Waitrose award
Restaurant named as best value eatery
Read MoreThe Proud Archivist – arts and food on Regent’s Canal
New venue is a combination of restaurant and arts hub
Read MoreLittle Georgia – review
Homely restaurant serves range of hearty Georgian fare
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