Sweet Treats: living the sweet life
Sweet Treats is a Victorian style corner sweet shop at 597 Roman Road. Owner Naz Islam talks with us about
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Lifestyle & Shopping
The best places to shop, eat and drink on Roman Road; interviews with shop owners and market traders; and news on shop openings.
Brioche to the people – Saint Sugar of London celebrates ten years of market life
Kierkegaard bread? Rumzipan? Anti-oxidant bombs? It can only be Saint Sugar of London. The healthy eating bakery stall is a
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Best Sunday roasts around Roman Road
Sunday roasts aren’t something we mess around about. We know Sunday is the golden day of the week a time
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Patty Heaven brings Caribbean food to Roman Road
Patty Heaven is bringing Caribbean food back to the Roman. Much needed and a long time coming, the culinary cravings
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The mystery of Salmon & Ball pub
Like every good pub, Salmon & Ball has just a bit of mystery, a little macabre and some great beer.
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Cafe East reopens after winter refurb
Cafe East reopened this week after finishing its first major refurbishment since opening for business in 2017. The cafe, situated
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New Hub cafe opens for business in Victoria Park
Entirely transformed and refurbished, the new Hub in Victoria Park opened its doors this Friday 18 January and has been
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Where to watch the Six Nations near Roman Road
Ah yes, the timeless question. Where can I watch the rugby? With the Six Nations approaching we’ve revisited the the
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Herbert’s fruits and salads – last of a market stall dynasty
Marc Herbert is the last in a long line of market traders. Herberts have run stalls across the East End
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PureGym opens at Bow Wharf
A new PureGym opened at Bow Wharf today. It opened its doors at 9am this morning following a three-month refurbishment
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