A great little taste of Caribbean culture on Lower Clapton Road in Hackney. Café Utopia is looks as…read morehappy as its name suggests. It is playfully and colourfully decorated and really makes you feel good inside. The bright yellows, blues, greens and oranges make the place what it is. This place is about as authentic as you get. It really does feel more like a café than a restaurant, not just the menu or the setting, but also the really chilled out vibe. I actually just had a tea when I went, but I am keen to get back and try the food. I definitely suggest giving this place a visit, even if you just have a tea and soak up the atmosphere.

I visited The Paperworks for Burger Fest and really enjoyed this outdoor venue. It is located in a…read morefairly up-and-coming area, but the space itself is walled in and very secure- there were actually very large security guards in suits taking their jobs quite seriously. I loved the mix of outdoor tables, which are perfect for lounging when the sun is out, and seating under the big tent for when it rains. The bathrooms are legit toilets with running water, which is always a plus. Overall The Paperworks is a really lovely space that somehow manages to be both roomy and intimate.

The Paperworks is a up-coming and new outdoor venue to enjoy drinks with the help of improving…read moreEnglish weather. We were fortunate to enjoy a lovely sunny Saturday here and we're sitting in the way back away from the tents and house music. They have cheap cider and craft beers after your waiting a grueling quo. The street food is great too. If it sounds like I'm describing a music festival well Paperworks is kind of like that.

I've generally only been here for the pub lunches, but the consistent quality makes this is popular…read moreFriday lunchtime haunt for myself and colleagues. Standard pub fare food wise: sausages and mash, burgers, pies (recommended) and the like, quickly served and priced very reasonably (approx 6 pounds per main course). They serve reasonable beers (althogh not a massive selection of draft), including Staroprahmen. They do promote cocktails at reasonable value at 4.50 or 15 for a jug, but I've not tried these yet. I recommened this pub as a safe bet for taking a group of people to for lunch. I don't know how it is in the evening however.

This place is great for watching sport. They have several screens so you can see clearly from…read moreanywhere and often show different games / matches in the restaurant and bar areas. There is always a good atmosphere and its packed out for Liverpool games. Food is good and cheap, beer rates normal London prices but generally a nice pub. It can be a bit quiet off season or if no big games on but a friendly place whatever. No outside seating is a pain in summer, more of a winter pub.

One of my favourite places in Twickenham and St. Margarets for a late, weekend, Full English…read moreBreakfast. Whilst I've been here many times I'm a little embarrassed to say I don't know the owner's name (I must ask next time), but he is always friendly and was especially good when we took the girlfriend's parents there. The breakfasts are good value (bearing in mind the neighbourhood) and tasty. If you get a window seat or one of the benches on the pavement it is a great place to watch St. Margarets go by.

Cozy, friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Good cafe type food. Great for brunch and lunch.read more

Unless you want everything in Britain to be managed by Tesco and Starbucks, it's important to…read moresupport locally owned shops. Especially when it comes to special arts like butchery, fish mongering or baking. This is a store where it only requires a few minutes to know you are in good hands. It's family owned and operated, with a couple of generations running behind the scens (and in front). While the shop overlooks a very hip weekend market, it's not a place you'll head for exotic game. Rather, they stick to basics: beef, lamb, chicken and pork in things like roasts, ribs and steaks. I don't think they have virginal partridge stuffed with dates, or free range alligator smoked over cedar, or a virgin stuffed with alligator on her first date. But if you want lamb chops, he'll offer 4 big ones for 5 quid total. Think about it. That's real food for 2-3 people for cheaper than a slice or two of bad pizza. Or a burger meal for one just about anywhere. It'll be a sad world if we end up with 400 types of coffee and only 3 cuts of pork.

Located on the quaint strip of Broadway Market in East London, this butcher is definitely a…read morecontrast to some of the other shops on the strip. I guess it is obvious that a butcher is not going to have much in common with a boutique fabric shop though. Anyway, this place provides locals, and weekend visitors, with a good selection of meats. It is a funny little store, and definitely has a real slightly 'rough around the edges' East London feel. I'm not saying that is a bad thing, I think it gives it character. My friend orders a certain type of chicken from there every now and then. At first she was a little scared of the staff, but after a while, she realised that they are really nice people. I guess proper East Londoners can be a bit intimidating, but you have to take it with a pinch of salt.

Negril, Jerk City, and Cottons were formerly my holy trinity for Jerk Chicken, but now we can add…read moreone more to the list. Last night was my first time to this Shepherds Bush spot, (which I believe was formerly known as Nubian Taste), and it did not disappoint. I started off with a a patty to satiate my appetite, then the real fun started when the meal came out. The chicken was tender, the sauce was tangy and spicy, and the coconut rice and peas were perfectly done. It was a fantastic dinner. Finally, the small restaurant had a very friendly atmosphere, with patrons chatting to each other and a relaxed feel all around, as though we were eating in someone's home. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in West London.

This is a European grocery store. I enjoyed the variety of sausages and beer that are available…read more They are mostly from eastern Europe, very different from the ones you would find in Tesco and other big supermarket. A great place to get food for parties and small gatherings with friends! Very convenient location too, just by Leytonstone Tube station. It's less about 2 mins walk from the station.

Large pie & mash shop, green interior. The tables and chairs are one unit and bolted to the floor…read more The seated are wooden, so will get unconfortable if you sit too long. The staff are very friendly. The plates are large, so a single portion looks a bit lost, but there was plenty of liquer. It was very tasty.