The island of Zakynthos, or Zante as it's better known, may not immediately spring to mind as a rest and relaxation destination - fresh-faced eighteen year olds and girls and guys heading on their hens and stags literally swarm you at the departure gate - but The Peligoni Club, up on the quiet north-east coast,…
Read moreLocal couple Anthony and Josephine set up NOLA as an embodiment of all their favourite cafe experiences from around the world. Their coffee is roasted in collab with award-winning roasters Bailies in Northern Ireland and they work hard to keep their coffees seasonal, constantly changing their selection to bring new coffees to Peckham. There's also…
Read moreOld Spike is the UK's first social enterprise, speciality coffee roastery with spots in Peckham, Piccadilly and Elephant & Castle. Their mission is to help reduce homelessness in the UK and they're doing it through brewing fresh, seasonal coffee. Do good and get your caffeine fix, sounds ideal to us.
Read moreGetting your hands on Chatsworth Bakehouse's weekly sarnie special is tougher than securing Glasto tickets. Yep, this neighbourhood small batch bakery in Crystal Palace is selling out of their sarnies in as little as five minutes and it's no surprise when they're slinging the likes of Only The Bravas (stuffed with Jersey Royals, romesco, fried…
Read moreEstablished back in the 1920s by Jewish refugee Wolf Kossoff, this independent artisanal bakery is now located in the heart of Kentish Town and run by great-grandson Aaron. These pastries are probably the butteriest you'll find in London (bold but true) and feature the likes of miso and chive swirl; twice-baked hazelnut croissant; kimcheese claw;…
Read moreLondoners Oliver and Rebecca are behind this South-East London bakery and they are serving up innovative pastries using intentionally-sourced ingredients, UK-grown grains and high-welfare dairy. Think almond croissants with wholemeal butterscotch frangipane; marinated courgette and pecorino pastries; slow braised goat, Guinness and smoked cheddar croissants with a BBQ glaze; and potato and sauerkraut sourdough, alongside…
Read moreMinus 12 degrees (named after the ideal serving temperature for gelato) is the small-batch ice cream shop slinging homemade, Italian-style gelato and sorbet to the people of South London. You can expect weekly changing flavours including the likes of malted dulce de leche; chocolate smoked salt; caramel gelato with whipped Nutella and banana bread; and…
Read moreIntroducing the East London linen brand changing the scene. Says Faye Hardy Founded by Christina Chin in 2021, LOUAL transforms off-cut Irish linen into sustainable fashion and homeware pieces. After moving to London, Christina was on the hunt for ethically made, trend-less textiles to fill her first home but found a lack of indie options…
Read moreWhilst we can't promise sunshine and blue skies, we can promise the perfect picnic spread thanks to London-based duo Emma Cantlay and Lucy Turnbull, aka The Seasonal Supper Club. With a mutual love of outdoor eating and cooking with seasonal ingredients, they're showing us how to roll out the gingham blanket and load it with…
Read moreThe Gladwin Brothers have already had quite a few London hits - Soho's Sussex, Battersea's Nutbourne, Notting Hill's The Shed, Chelsea's Rabbit and Richmond's Fat Badger - and now the duo are onto their sixth restaurant, this time right in the heart of Wimbledon Village. Like its siblings, The Black Lamb is all about showing…
Read moreThis summer, London is officially home to the world's first footy-inspired dining and entertainment hub. TOCA Social, at The O2, is the new interactive football experience where you'll be able to test out your skills, get involved in a bit of friendly competition with your mates and feast on a creative food menu designed by Michelin-trained…
Read moreJames Cochran, the chef behind Islington restaurant 12:51 and ex-Great British Menu champ, is turning his fried chicken lockdown biz Around The Cluck into a perm sports bar spot. Valderrama's, named after the Colombian footballer Carlos Valderrama, will take inspo from the player's quirky style with retro interiors featuring lots of 90's nostalgia, specially commissioned…
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