Food & Drink
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
Bamboo Mat: exciting new winter dishes now launched
Ox cheek, salmon picante, tuna tiradito and more for the colder months. Plus East Village news
The Rear Window Restaurant: peek inside its brand new dining room
The hit bar and restaurant at The Hitchcock Hotel has finally unveiled its glamorous new addition
Christmas 2022: new festive menus at Leyton Star and Heathcote & Star
Book your festive feast, family get-together or Christmas party at two of the area’s best watering holes
4 Things To Consider: Black History Month, Leyton Technical, Hackney Bridge -and Zaxx
Ideas for October weekends – as well as three more sad closures to contemplate
So you’ve never been to…Arte e Pasta E17
We roadtest what’s often considered the best pasta in Walthamstow
George Michael live! (Kind of). What to expect at Leytonstone Festival 2022
Nine days of mostly free gigs, shows, walks, tours and arty stuff
Heathcote & Star: enjoy a free £10 voucher to spend at the bar
Download the app before the end of the month and get a fabulous tenner credit