Dalston’s resident expert in Chinese food Fuchsia Dunlop talks about falling in love with Sichuan cuisine and how to make it yourself
Hackney Wick Food Assembly is wresting control from supermarkets by creating a direct relationship between producers and consumers
From Melanie Symonds, who set up the popular Quiquiriqui mezcal pop-up last year and events duo Stagg & Barber, comes 184 Hackney Road
Food historian Gillian Riley recounts the curious history of the ‘roll with a hole’ and visits some of East London’s popular bagel bakeries (all in the name of research)
Efendi describes itself as a neighbourhood kitchen, with a menu of everyday Turkish staples
Shoreditch eatery Bones has a mantra of stripped back quality grub
Dishoom models itself on the traditional Bombay cafes, and is named after the Bollywood sound effect for landing a punch
Cocktails and fine dining ensure Merchants Tavern delivers the goods
