Stokey Bears, Haggerston, restaurant review: fresh beef and vegan relief
The already established eatery has a new place to call home, where it successfully unites those age-old friends, burger and milkshake
Andrew Barnes
Carte Blanche, Hackney Central, restaurant review: a meal of two halves
Our reviewer was wowed by the sides and curios on offer at this new Mare Street restaurant – but the chicken and caviar was a bridge too far
East End exhibitions – five of the best for July 2018
In our recurring feature, we cast an eye over the top local art exhibitions this month
Concert pitch: Hackney’s gig guide for July 2018
This month’s local live music listings ranges from the A$AP Mob to a pair of ‘howling’ violins, via indie-pop and free-jazz
Stoke Newington music venue Total Refreshment Centre issued with closure notice by council
Manager Alexis Blondel vows to ‘keep the ship afloat’ as events are put on hold
Concert pitch: Hackney’s gig guide for June 2018
This month’s local live music listings features supergroups, atomic age rock, Dutch anarchist jazz punk and some experimental luminaries
East End exhibitions – five of the best for June 2018
In our recurring feature, we cast an eye over the top art exhibitions this month, in the borough and beyond – from the textile trade to art in a skip
The World was an Avocado: Hoxton children produce audio story anthology with Penguin and Ministry of Stories
The 35-strong team of youngsters each penned a tale, all available on a CD released this week – listen to the first 10 now
Pamela, Dalston, restaurant review: Asian-inspired vegan menu with no Ayres and graces
The Kingsland Road bar that honours all the world’s Pams has seen a selection of famous London pop-ups pass through their kitchen. Now, they’ve set out their own stall
Concert pitch: Hackney’s gig guide for May 2018
This month’s guide to gigs in Hackney and nearby features both high-minded songwriting and booty-shaking bounce music, via synth pop, indie and all manner of noise…
East End exhibitions – five of the best for May 2018
In our recurring feature, we cast an eye over the top art exhibitions this month, in the borough and beyond
Open Geffrye: Museum of the Home pauses closure for Chelsea Fringe and cheese events
While the museum itself remains closed, Chelsea Fringe at the Geffrye and The London Cheese Project both touch down in the front gardens next month
Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen, food review: London Fields cinema gets a taste of West Africa
The Institute of Light on Helmsley Place has a new pop-up that offers “traditional Ghanaian recipes remixed for the modern kitchen”
Concert pitch: Hackney’s gig guide for April 2018
The coming month will see Hackney blessed by synth-punk from Leeds, some quintessentially New York rap, and a DJ from Philly – or is that Bel Air…
Shep’s, Dalston, restaurant review: Kingsland Road mavericks of Korean cuisine deliver exquisite Seoul food
Our reviewer was entranced by pretty much everything this new addition to Dalston had to offer – the food, weird and wonderful drinks pairings, even the music
Republic of Consciousness Prize and £5k cash Influx awarded to Stoke Newington independent publisher
Influx Press’ release of Eley Williams’ Attrib. and Other Stories has seen them honoured with this award for small presses