‘Much more than quite good’ How do you make Zone 2 of London, less than 15 minutes’ walk from the

‘An utterly smashing time’ ‘Smashing’ is the new hot food term, the casual dining obsession. But how does something originating

‘It’s the little touches that count’ 18 Stoke Newington High St, London N16 7PL This is a tale of food,

Tabacco Docks I am neither psychic nor gifted with particularly good skills of prediction. I am astounded every Wednesday by

Stoke Newington ‘A boisterous, mezcal-fuelled good time’ Imagine, if you will, that the American film industry was not such an

Hackney Wick ‘Charming and luxurious’ I love food with a side of history – pastries in front of the Parthenon,

Morning Lane ‘Fun, funky and fascinating’ I am partial to a big night. I should probably be growing out of

Kingsland Road, ‘The meat outdances the veg’ We are always told in the city history lies beneath us, that daily

Three Colts Tavern Where once the Roman Empire extended its iron-clad fingers over these isles (admittedly a long time ago),

49 Hackney Rd, London E2 7NX As I balanced delicately on a window sofa, waiting for my “promptly” arriving friend,