DabbaDrop to launch zero waste store and ready meals
East London’s sustainable Indian takeaway DabbaDrop is poised for big things. They’re gearing up to deliver London-wide, are developing...
Alfresco in Hackney - your guide to eating (and drinking) outside
As the sun comes out a little more we know just the spots to enjoy some alfresco dining. Our top-12 list includes two stunning canal-side...
25 years since Hackney rector helped make history
A quarter of a century has passed since the first women were ordained to the priesthood by the Church of England. Revd Dilly Baker, now...
Hackney kids record charity single with Mark Owen
Take That’s Mark Owen has recorded a charity single with children at Grasmere Primary in Stoke Newington. The world-famous singer...
210 years of rain and shine
Over 210 years ago members of the Ince family came to East London almost penniless and set up a business making and repairing umbrellas....
Why do male TV chefs have all the adventures? asks Andi Oliver
TV presenter and restaurateur Andi Oliver has hit out at the lack of equality in cooking shows which means men are the only ones enjoying...
Taking workspace cool to a whole new level
We’ve stumbled across London’s most unusual workspace. Sunlight pours through the glass roof above a stunning central café Feest where...
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...
A Christmas treat on Church Street: Stokey prepares to party
Dust off your Christmas jumper and prepare for a fun night out on Church Street! Local businesses are preparing for a festive late-night...
World-travel and fatherhood inspire ethical Clapton business
For the past decade Rémy Zentar has been ploughing his passion for food and his wealth of travelling experience into his deli and café on...