Food & Drink
Review: Dim Sum at Aquila, Church Lane E11
We finally try the new dim sum menu at the Hong Kong specialists
A beginner’s guide to…The Holly Tree, E7
Hearty gastropub fare on the edge of Wanstead Flats. What’s not to like?
Underrated: 3 places we don’t go to enough
An occasional series exploring some of our overlooked local gems
Homies on Donkeys to open in Leytonstone
Woop! London’s finest tacos to come to the heart of E11
There are 5 – count ’em – new cafes in the Olympic Park
An eclectic round-up of new places for a weekend coffee or brunch stroll
Bare Brew: is this the best brunch wrap in E11?
Exceptional warm stuffed naans in Wanstead. Plus 5 more great brunch spots
5 positive observations at the start of 2023
It’s a grim old month, so here’s some weekend inspo, from fresh eats to exercise tips
Swaledale: the butcher that supplies East London
Their quality meat is stocked in Marmelo, Leytonstone Tavern and many other local establishments
A beginner’s guide to…Barge East, Hackney Wick
Date night? Cross the Olympic Park to get on board the area’s stunning floating restaurant
Barking Riverside Presents: Emerge East, a free winter festival
We pick 5 highlights, from a pop-up riverside sauna to floating Musical Bingo and a streetfood market
