The Greenwich Pier was of our stops on the Uber boat which hosts the Greenwich Market, which…read moreincludes an array of foods and retail outlets in a small old village type setting. We ate lunch and had a cold beer from the Old Brewery then attended a tour of the Cutty Sark, which is a huge replica ship from the 1800s. They even had a ferris wheel for the kiddies. Fun time in the market but you definitely need an entire day to get the full effect.

A very quaint little street area market with local goods and foods. Tables available to eat yet…read morenot many. Vendors very friendly. Lots of options for all ethnicities of foods. We got the Japanese food yet you can choose from many varieties great place for families and dogs

A friend and I celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving last week with turkey and vegetables from Hussey…read moreButchers. A truly delicious meal with everything already prepared so it was simply a case of putting in the oven or saucepans. Meat was succulent and vegetables were scrumptious. Can certainly recommend.

I love this place. I…read morehope to see my dear friend Wayne (slow-food aficionado, butcher, trained and certified chef) again soon. While we have some truly spectacular butcher shops here in the Bay Area, I must say that the charm and authenticity of Hussey's is on a completely different plane. I mean, you do have to actually board a plane if you want to go there, but it's really a destination level butcher. Their sister store, just down the lane a bit, Hussey's Grocery doesn't have a review written yet - but I'll get to it. I was enthralled from the very first - there's a truly Locals Only Pub that serves Sunday Roast with all the Fixin's - one of Wayne's brothers works the bar there and rotates in to Husseys as well. There's a third brother - I don't believe I had the pleasure of making his acquaintance; most of my interaction was with Wayne. First day in - he humored me: let me take video on an actual camera of him breaking down a beautiful cut of meat for my requested Steak Tartare. His knife techniques are surgically precise and beautiful to behold! I also picked up three house made sausages: pheasant and plum, I believe - or perhaps it was pork and plum. Delicious - perfection. They practice whole animal butchery, and will graciously pause to fill a last-minute order/request or head back to the walk-ins from a primal cut. The butcher block is stunning - Wayne says they never stay 'round much because they're sanded down daily as part of their food safety practice of course, and people just queue up to purchase them. When you do pop by Hussey's, you will note that their eggs are pastured and they do not refrigerate them. You can also carry parcels from the Grocery to the Butcher shop and vice versa on the honor system, and they'll ring you up at either spot. I miss it so much!

This place is not for everyone, I know, but in case you are looking for a good rye bread, salt…read morelicorice, gloudberry jam or any other Finnish treat on mind - this is where you will find it. The small shop is hidden inside the Finnish church in London, a well kept secret among the Finnish people. But the shop, as well the church, welcomes anyone and is open like any other shop. The church offers it's sauna for rent for either private or groups, in hourly based, great place to go warm up during the cold and rainy winters. The picture above is taken from the http://www.finnishchurch.org.uk websites.

The Finnish Church is much more a community centre with a church attached to it than the other way…read morearound. There's a sauna, cafe/cafeteria, shop, library, hostel and children's play area. There is a lot of activity - especially on weekdays - for mothers and kids, and weekend activities for families and adults alike. There are two main 4-day events held every year: the Christmas Fair (November) and the Easter Fair (March/April). These attract thousands of visitors, but few know that outside of these times, there's a lot going on - and it's often very delicious! There's a Finnish meal for £6 (£4 veg or £3 soup) on Saturdays, and often on weekdays (contingent on other activities). Then there's always a basic cafe which serves sweet and savoury pastries and filter coffee and tea. Prices are very reasonable for London standards and the atmosphere is relaxing and homely. The church is a welcoming place for people, regardless of their background, and many come out of curiosity to try Finnish foods or to meet Finnish friends.

China Ark is directly opposite form my flat. I see it from my terrace (so I can even check if it's…read moreopen without leaving home, yay!). It is very small but super convenient - it stocks what we usually need (and being a partly Asian flatshare we do need our Asian products). They have a fairly good range of frozen dumplings give their size: siu mai, mushroom dumplings, prawn dumplings, buns... We also buy our rice here (handy because we buy 5 to 10 kg each time and don't want to carry it around across town). They've got most of the sauces we use (hoisin, oyster and chili mainly). They also have a good range of soups and noodles. You can even find a few fresh products at the entrance and they're usually good! The prices are ok, and the owner is very friendly and will recommend suitable alternatives if the exact product you want is not available (or tell you when he will next stock it if he doesn't have anything similar). They also have some Japanese products like nori or the little panda biscuits (you know, the ones that are way too cute to be eaten?). Probably not worth the trip but if you're in the area definitely check it out.

ChinaArk, how delighted I was to find you nestled between the Whitechapel and Stepney Green tube…read morestations. I never thought I'd find a Chinese market quite like you, at least around here. You're small, but you're fiesty. Ramen selection? Check. Many frozen dumplings? Check. Chinese veggies, frozen seafood and fish balls? Check, check check. The best part? Your wonderful employee who made me feel like a complete winner for picking the new sea coconut and bamboo beverage in the refrigerator case. Hands down the most pleasant interaction I've had in Whitechapel in weeks.

I have moved to Deptford. I am officially a Southerner but I am so happy! One of the reasons why is…read morebecause I have this fantastic market right on my door step! Sure it's filled with bits and bobs of tat but there's also flower, fish, meat, clothing, street food and oh so many wonderful stalls to explore. We wondered round for about half an hour just to suss out the situation but I loved every minute. Filled with bright colours, wonderful smells and smiley, happy people. I even stopped to try some authentic Italian cuisine at a little stall called LovingEAT - Andrea was ridiculously friendly and talked us through his menu. The Arancino was delicious and very authentic - I'll be back! We also bought a beautiful orchid from a flower stall for just £3.50! I will be back next weekend to explore again and I have a feeling this will become a regular Saturday adventure! Definitely recommend for truly authentic London market experience.

I love this flea market! Its full of oddities and curios... If you love to rummage around and find…read morethat gem amongst the rubbish. Then you will love this place. You can find clothes, shoes, books, Cd's and bric n brac at bargain prices. Today, I found a lovely clock. Cheap as chips as David Dickinson would say. But they also had Hornsea china which sells for a lot of money on eBay. There are oddities like half drunk bottles of spirits and ancient jars filled with faded spices. Yuk! But don't ask for a discount as they don't haggle.

Best greengrocer in London? I am not really well placed to judge but Tony Booth's outlet has the…read moremost amazing array of produce I have ever seen. The fact that I will (semi) willingly trek across from Highbury to shop here says it all. The hoard of mushrooms of all varieties that greets customers at the front of the shop makes me immediately think about wild mushroom risottos and tarts (irrespective of the reason I am here). They are displayed with justifiable pride - this is the only place where I know ceps and morels (and all their mushroom friends) are guaranteed to be available to buy when in season. It is not just about the mushrooms though - all the other vegetable and fruit goodies you would expect from a greengrocer are here as well as a few things that one wouldn't (I spied some preserved lemons here yesterday). Put this together with staff who are friendly and knowledgeable and you have a winner - fantastic!

Booth's used to be at Borough Market. It was a Borough Market institution…read more But with the diaspora of market vendors either kicked out of Borough for selling elsewhere or tired of paying for the ever-increasing Borough rent, Booths moved on over to the new Maltby Street Market. This works for me. Because now I can find my fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables for the week along with select pantry items amongst other locals who are perusing the goods because they actually want to buy them and cook them rather than gawk at them with their enormous DSLRs (and just generally get in my way). Booths is always buzzing with activity on Saturday mornings, and you will undoubtedly see one or two restaurant vans outside picking up their produce, a testament to Booth's quality and to the fact that the model of picking up and moving to a truly local market works. Who needs Borough when there's Maltby Street?

That's right, 5-stars for oil…read more But not just any oil, sweet sweet oil of the Gods via olive trees. Personally sourced directly from the Puglia region of Italy, you'll find founder Danilo behind the market stall on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, confidently offering samples of a veritable oil-slick of olivey options like basil, chili, garlic, lemon, oregano, rosemary, white truffle ... shall I go on? The best part? It's personal. It's legit. It's passionate. It's old fashioned. This guy obviously knows and loves his oils, which can never be a bad thing! If you want to have the experience for yourself, here's where you can find Apulla Blend: Friday: Borough Market Saturday: Borough Market Broadway Market Sunday: Columbia Road Flower Market

Taking a trip to London soon? Have a sweet tooth? Please visit this place! You will not be…read moredisappointed. I had such a hard time deciding what to order, as everything on the menu just sounded so good! I ultimately ended up going for the chocolate crepes which was served with soft serve ice cream on the side. Absolutely delicious! Staff was also very friendly and service was quick.

Pretty cool place here in London. If you're not worried about destroying your diet than this is a…read moregreat spot to get a milkshake or your chocolate fix. My wife and I opted to get the chocolate fondue which came with marshmallows, cut up banana and strawberries along with a waffle. It was amazing. Made me feel guilty afterwards but it was great. The service was rather fast and nice. Highly recommend stopping here to satisfy your sweet tooth

I LOVE Cranberry, especially the London Bridge one which I pass very often on my travels. I have…read morebecome great friends with the lady who gives out free samples. She recently introduced me to chocolate covered hazelnuts with a cinammon dusting. MMM. It is like a huge pic and mix selection of nuts, dried fruits, japanese crackers and little cakes like baclavas. So if you are in a savoury mood you can get plain nuts, salted nuts, herby nuts, chili crackers, rice crackers. Or if you have a sweet tooth I would recommend the yoghurt coated banana chips, dark chocolate peanuts and honey roast cashews. Yummy snacks. And go for your own mix because it is much cheaper than the pre packed selections. And also they do not accept credit cards unless you are spending over a fiver, which is a lot of nuts.

There are several Cranberry stalls around town, but I pass this one every day during ye olde…read morecommute. Lucky for me, they carry my fave thing evs: Plain Chocolate Covered Ginger. Yes, it is as delicious as it sounds. The massive stall at Borough Market has more of a selection of course, but the dudes who work there are so abrasive, it can get a bit annoying. Of course, it's more than just chocolate... there are plenty of nuts and fruits and things that are good for you. But let's be honest, if I'm stopping here, it's for the plain chocolate stuff.

I just got my first delivery from Marcus, he offers friendly and personal services. The site offers…read morethings you definitely won't get it from supermarket and direct from the producers. Definitely worth giving it a go.