Isn’t it funny how you can live in a place for 10 years or so, and still there are locations you haven’t explored properly. La Sera has always been one of those places for me. Tucked in between the Coach & Horses and the 24/7 Turkish supermarket, two of my favourite haunts in Stoke Newington, this seafood restaurant [...]
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The Puppini Sisters in Stoke Newington
Oh my, this one will be sold out in no time, you better get your tix fast… Described simply as ‘fabulous’ by Vogue, the stunning Puppini Sisters grace the Pangea Project stage on 26 September 2009 for one of their most intimate performances to date. The 40′s style musical trio sing unique 3-part harmony arrangements [...]
Ghost Bikes in Stoke Newington
In passing there doesn’t seem to be anything unusual about the bicycle tied to a lamppost opposite the Stoke Newington Railway, but then something doesn’t seem quite right… eventually it dawns on me that not only is it a white bike but the wheels are white too. What does it mean? Is it an East [...]
Plugged In, Switched On – Open Mic at the White Hart
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. First things first, how [...]
The Fishery Fish Bar – Posh Fish & Chips on the High Street
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. [...]
Going Green on Sundays
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 [...]
Sainsbury’s and Iceland on the High Street?
The Costcutter on the High Street (Shaheen, my favourite local shop, I have to admit) is currently having a Closing Down Sale of 30% off on everything apart from alcohol and cigarrettes, and it turns out that the reason they are closing down is that they have received an offer from Sainsbury’s that they simply [...]
