Review: HERA, Greek-inspired dining at Stratford Cross
This thoroughly modern restaurant may be far from the taverna, but it’s filled with Mediterranean flavours, and much more
Hackney’s Future-Facing Fashion Hubs
How Hackney’s growing textile reuse infrastructure is inspiring the eco-conscious fashion designers of tomorrow
Review: Bamboo Mat, East Village
Nikkei food – where Japanese sushi meets Peruvian ceviche – and great cocktails at this popular local spot
Review: ‘The Women of Llanrumney’ at Stratford East
Devastating dark comedy shines a light on the many betrayals of the slave era
BADU: bridging the dream deficit
Youth sports, mentoring and community engagement powerhouse, BADU, is a vital locally-grown success story, says proud programme graduate Shannon Latouche
Guest Editor: Kwame Safo, The British Council
Taking things global from East London roots – my story
Review: Figo Stratford
More than just another pizza and pasta parlour, we found ourselves falling for Figo
Planning Differently
How developers proposing Hackney Wick’s first hotel, and a bold new co-living scheme, both reached out to the community, ensuring better results for everyone
Guest Editor: Justine Simons, OBE
London’s Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries on Hackney Wick’s influence on Creative Enterprise Zones, the Olympic legacy and the arrival of East Bank
Review: Soul Mama, Stratford’s new live music venue & restaurant
Pianist Ben Waters and his talented band play as we sink the Tingalings
