Stereo Stokey Forums are here

By Tom | Published: 8 July 2009

To make our site even more awesomer we have now added forums where you can discuss pubs, restaurants, events or anything else Stoke Newington. You can also post if you want to sell stuff or announce an event, are looking for a flatmate, lost or found something, got something nicked (or nicked something, I guess). Knock yourselves out!

Of course you can also suggest new forum topics if we missed anything. Just drop us a mail via our contact form.

This is only the first version of the forums by the way, so there might some little bugs… please be patient. You can log in with the same details you use on the main site but at the moment this automatically logs you out of the main site. Another thing we need to fix, but not a major issue I hope.

And now enjoy and start posting…

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Transition Town Stoke Newington

By Rose | Published: 7 July 2009

The Transition Town initiative aims to increase awareness, sustainability and self-sufficiency in the local community in an effort to address the challenges of Climate Change and Peak Oil which we are all facing.

Transition Town Stoke Newington was formed in Autumn 2008 and is growing at a fast pace, aiming to encompass all members of the local community and hoping to also reach out to businesses.

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Alistair’s Brasserie

By LucyF | Published: 31 May 2009

Alistair used to cook in The Daniel Defoe along Church Street, and having often eaten there we decided to check out his new restaurant, also on Church Street. We went along on a Friday evening for dinner. Being the first ones in there initially, the place soon filled up and seemed quite a popular choice, so it looked promising for a good experience. The table service was quick and polite and the simple decor of the place was appealing. The wine list was good and the red we choice really tasty. However that is unfortunately where the positives end in the experience.

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Bank Holiday Bonanza

By anne c | Published: 22 May 2009

Searching for some soul, or perhaps you’ve got beach babes on your mind… Whatever tickles your fancy you’ll find it in the north east enclave known as N16.

From drum ‘n’ bass to ska, there are discos, DJs, live music, karaoke, beer gardens, BBQs and even a bit of bashment. If you fancy some fancy dress, we got it! There is open mic, closed mic and even some friends of Mike. And don’t forget the free cakes. We’ve got it all. Even performance ping pong. Yep. You read that right.

Keep coming back to check out our events calendar – events are being uploaded all the time and there is always something new popping up. In fact we’re struggling to keep up with it all… arrgh!

Anyway it’s the Bank Holiday weekend, ENJOY!  See you on a Stokey dancefloor…

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Plugged In, Switched On – Open Mic at the White Hart

By anne c | Published: 22 May 2009

Recently had the chance to catch up with affable Scotsman, Stokey local and familiar face around the bar and party scene, Iain Houston to find out what he’s been up to. Turns out he’s been busy setting up a new fortnightly event called Plugged In, Switched On at the White Hart.

Plugged In, Switched On - Ian Houston

Plugged In, Switched On - Iain Houston

First things first, how long have you been living in Stoke Newington? And how did you come to be here?
I’ve been living in Stoke Newington for eight years. I used to live in Finsbury Park before that but it seemed that all the best parties were here so I made the move. It was all sex, drugs and rock ‘n’roll – also known as the vibrant nightlife.

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The Fishery Fish Bar – Posh Fish & Chips on the High Street

By Tom | Published: 21 May 2009

This is a fairly new, good old fashioned British chippie offering sit-in, take away and delivery.

As well as traditional fish and chips (in both kid and adult size portions), The Fishery offers fresh ‘catch of the day’ specials. You can even choose the piece of fish you want packed on ice at the front. Specials range from organic salmon to halibut to fish pie and cost around a tenner.

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Beat the credit crunch at the Stoke Newington Indoor Car-boot & Vintage Sale

By anne c | Published: 13 May 2009

Being a bit careful with your cash due to crap economic climate or job security fears?   Or perhaps you are fed up of looking like every other Primark-clad clone?  Either way, come and have a browse at the Stoke Newington Indoor Car-boot & Vintage sale this Saturday, 16 May.

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Going Green on Sundays

By anne c | Published: 11 May 2009

I headed down to Green Sundays at the Arcola theatre a little apprehensively, not really sure what to expect. I’d heard it was a meeting place for the ‘ecologically curious’ to explore green issues through film and music which did sound quite interesting, but having said that, each event has a different theme and this one was the rather dry sounding ‘Urban and Community Re-generation’.

Green Sundays at the Arcola Theatre

Green Sundays at the Arcola Theatre

Climbing up the ancient, rickety fire escape stairs to the new roof garden, I realised I needn’t have worried. Sustainability and recycling were the order of the day with old toilet cisterns starting a new life as container gardens. Flowers, herbs and vegetable seeds had been donated by well-wishers for the opening of the roof garden. Folk had the opportunity to get their hands dirty with three-year old manure which was, we were told, perfect for providing all the nutrients these growing plants would need. But the thought of being elbow-deep in poo was all too much for me and my new found friend Michelle and we sloped off to the rugs to enjoy some truly scrumptious carrot cake and tea.

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Il Bacio and Booth’s – Like Coke and Pepsi

By Tom | Published: 30 April 2009

When you ask the average Stoke Newington resident (if such a thing exists) what their favourite pizza restaurant in Stokey is, chances are that they’ll pick Il Bacio. But then Booth’s seems to win a lot of awards recently, and I personally prefer their pizza. In fact, this was one of the dividing factors between me and my ex girlfriend… she rated Il Bacio, I always preferred Booth’s. Of course we would always go for take-away only, and that seems to be the crux of the matter.

There is no denying the fact that the Il Bacio restaurants (apart from the slightly garish Bacio Mare) are way more pleasant places than either Booth’s bar or restaurant. They are proper Italian restaurants, complete with Italian waiters and a cozy/bustling atmosphere. I don’t know what Booth’s do wrong, the bar is not a bad place in itself, but it seems to attract a very unattractive, loud and unpleasant crowd. Whenever I go there to pick up a pizza I can’t wait to leave. It makes one wonder…

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Oishiii Japanese Eatery – Japan finally comes to N16

By Tom | Published: 20 April 2009

After Yum Yum and Mercado Atique Choudhury has now set his sights on Japan. Oishiii, a Japanese “Eatery” (that’s a restaurant in old money), opened its doors on Stoke Newington Church Street last week, and we had a good look at it last night.

Oishiii - Salmon Nigiri and Tuna Hand Roll

Oishiii - Salmon Nigiri and Tuna Hand Roll

Oishiii looks great, no doubt about it. Everything from the big open kitchen to the toilets has been designed to look the part. I was quite worried that after the bland and overpriced food you get at Mercado Oishiii might have gone down another notch but I’m pleased to say that’s not the case.

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