The best places to have lunch around Roman Road
Since many of us are working from home at the moment, we thought that a roundup of best places for
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Restaurants & cafes
Double the size, just as good: Mae + Harvey’s owner on their new expansion
Despite the wider forces in the world working against the hospitality sector, Sayliss is keeping a cool head and her eyes fixed forward. But with so much responsibility for a young person, do these worries keep her up at night?
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Cafe life on the Roman: photo essay of Fiesta Cafe
Fiesta Cafe also noteworthy for being the most spacious cafe on the Roman, with its large windows adding to the sense of openness. One can imagine sitting by those windows looking onto the market, people watching over a coffee and a full English.
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The rise of Michelin-starred Bethnal Green restaurant halted by Covid-19
‘After earning rave reviews by hard-to-impress critics in the Telegraph and the Nudge – they earned their place on the GQ shortlist, alongside other internationally renowned food establishments like Sketch and Connaught Bar. And then, Covid-19 hit.’
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The best fish and chips near Roman Road
With so many great local places to choose from, it’s easy to flounder on a Friday night when you’re in need of a fishy fix. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best fish and chip shops in town.
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The best pizzas near Roman Road
Pizza Brixton 494-496 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5LU Don’t let the name fool you. This authentic Italian gem can
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The possibilities of pizza: The Pizza Room vegan food review
I was surprised by Tironi’s answer to the question every Italian dreads: what do you think of pineapple on pizza? Dead-pan expression, and sincere tone, Pamela responded: ‘I’m absolutely fine with pineapple on pizza… I’m a very open person… everything is possible’.
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Cake shop offering bespoke bakes opens on Roman Road
Run single handedly by its owner David Amoateng, he designs, creates and bakes customers’ ideas into reality. Mama Mae’s is truly bespoke in every sense of the word.
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The best pancakes near Roman Road
We’ve found the best pancake places around Roman Road to satisfy your pancake cravings. Whether you fancy something savoury or
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The definitive grading of Greggs’ vegan menu
Vegan food reviewer Gem Stokes, along with her partner and photographer Kata, give us the lowdown on Greggs’ Roman Road
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The Legend of G.Kelly: making quality working class food for generations
When G. Kelly pie and mash reopened on Roman Road the fanfare was fit for a rockstar. East Londoners queued
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MȮTHER: the vegan lifestyle cafe of the future
Vegan food reviewer Gem Stokes, along with her partner and photographer Kata, visit MȮTHER, a plant-based cafe that wants to
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