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Let's get messy: it's the burger issue
Starring Leytonstone Tavern, Patty & Pickle and a pilgrimage to Ilford's vintage 50-year-old hamburger joint. Plus: a local burger round-up
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On Point? Tilbury Road is getting a 'grungy' cocktail taproom
Plus: more on Azra opening on Tilbury, Leyton's Sushi Fun reviewed over two visits, a beginner's guide to Bungalow Cafe and Tamping Grounds' big plans
Feb 13
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Stephen Emms
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Wanstead Tap closes in Forest Gate: what's next for Winchelsea Road's railway arches?
I speak to Wild Goose Bakery, wine bar Joyau and Wanstead Kitchen. Plus: top tips for KERB Francis Road and The Old Crown's very public backlash
Feb 6
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Jazz Cafe East and the area's continuing cultural rise - what's next?
May 16, 2025
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Is this the best new £7 sandwich in East London?
May 9, 2025
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New cafe special: Tun on Tilbury, Earl's on Cann Hall - and the latest on Farha
Apr 25, 2025
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Stephen Emms
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Olympic Park's new treasure trove - and what to eat there
May 30, 2025
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Seven Church Lane: Leytonstone's most exciting new opening in 2026?
Jan 30
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Wanstead Tap closes in Forest Gate: what's next for Winchelsea Road's railway arches?
Feb 6
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Seven Church Lane: Leytonstone's most exciting new opening in 2026?
Plus: The Old Crown to replace The Birds, Bakers Arms' pay-what-you-can vegan lunch, a beginner's guide to Zaxx and Homerton's unheralded gem
Jan 30
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Stephen Emms
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The Shanghai-trained chef, the taproom and the lion's mane mushroom pot pie
Plus: Gravity Well's vegan menu reviewed, Milk Coffee to open on Leyton High Road, Marmelo's 'nogroni' and Farha's forthcoming lunch menu
Jan 23
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Stephen Emms
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The Red Lion one year on: what's the food like nowadays?
Plus: the sushi counter near Baker's Arms, Leytonstone's sauna retreat and an old-school caff crawl across E15, E11 and E10
Jan 16
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Stephen Emms
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Roasted aubergine danish? Inside Leyton's hit new Middle Eastern bakery
Plus: Bangkok Belly reviewed, the secrets of Farha's viennoiserie - and just who is taking over The Birds?
Jan 9
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Stephen Emms
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It's 2026 - so let's celebrate 100 years of Leytonstone's Noted Eel & Pie House
Plus: Tilbury Road's next restaurant opening, why E10 viennoiserie Farha is the new Morny, and Leyton's just-open sushi joint
Jan 2
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Stephen Emms
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All hail Deeney's! Your 17 favourite places to eat and drink in 2025 revealed
Plus: my 12 best meals of the year, Top 5 most-read features, NYE round-up and more
Dec 19, 2025
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What's your #1 this year? Vote now in the Readers' Poll 2025
Plus: Leyton's underrated tiny dining room, what to expect when Burnt reopens, a fish finger sarnie to seek out and Tamping Grounds' toasties
Dec 12, 2025
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