Review: Moka East

From the very beginning of living in the East End, and even before when researching it, we were always seeking out the little nooks and crannies, the nubs of that area that appealed to us most. We believe in seeing the best and finding local, independent businesses to champion in any area we’ve lived in so far, and Stratford was no exception.

Though in saying that, moving to a site of intensive regeneration and a somewhat complete facelift from it’s previous aesthetic in order to host the biggest event in the world doesn’t necessarily fill a person with the hope of finding little family-run pubs, community bakeries, vintage stores and front room-sized restaurants. We knew Stratford was a major work-in-progress when we moved to London a year ago, so we also knew to downplay our expectations somewhat. For the most part, we didn’t need to do that too much actually, and one café in particular has been the shining light of Stratford for us; the new Stratford…

The Gastro Guide to London Food Markets

During our first year in London, we’ve spent a lot of our free time travelling around the city and exploring. It’s what we do. We pick a random place, or bus route, or underground line, and go there. We love food markets, making a bee line for them in whatever city or town we end up in on holiday. You can tell a lot about a city by looking at it’s markets and street food. It’s often quite reflective of the atmosphere or attitude of a city. Right now, there’s nowhere doing it better than our adopted hometown of London.

Whether you’re looking for some cheeky street food before a night out, stacking the kitchen full of organic produce for the week ahead, or looking for a taste sensation during a quick lunch break during the day, London is catering direct to the masses right now in a big way. There’s a heap of village-style and farmers markets popping up all over the city suburbs and there are hundreds to discover. Read on for our full guide to the best of the bunch in the city right now.