Vegan dining in Hackney is taking root
By Victoria Gray Hackney has begun to be referred to as London’s “vegan quarter”. With Hackney Vegan Market - based at Hackney Downs Studios - expanding to two days a weekend and new vegan-centric businesses popping up left, right and centre, it’s certainly the place to be plant-based. One of Hackney’s best-loved eateries, the Sutton and Sons fish and chip shop has...
London’s first all vegan Chinese food spot in Hackney
After a successful pop up at Dalston cocktail bar, Pamela, Mao Chow moved into permanent digs. Located on Mare Street just off London Fields, the space is pretty tiny, with just 12 seats for guests to sit up at the noodle bar. Mao Chow is London’s first all vegan Chinese spot, a bold move for a cuisine so heavily associated...
Hackney Colliery Band announced summer live dates
The nine-piece east London band Hackney Colliery announced summer live dates alongside news of their next album, 'Collaborations: Volume One'. Set for release on June 7, the record finds the band working with a host of key names in jazz and world music including Mulatu Astatke a unique voice for Ethiopian jazz. Brand new single Netsanet feat. Mulatu Astatke by Hackney Colliery...
St. Margaret’s House has been awarded a grant from “Inspiring Communities” Fund
St. Margaret’s House has been awarded a grant of £4222 from Tower Hamlets Homes “Inspiring Communities” Fund to deliver a celebratory community play with Teesdale and Hollybush Residents. “Our Place, Our Story” is a community play that will be devised, written and performed by residents of all ages from the Teesdale and Hollybush estate with the support of St. Margaret’s...
1930s Stoke Newington by the local shopkeeper
Stoke Newington’s changing streetscape in the 1930s captured by the local shopkeeper Alexander Guttridge. By Amir Dotan Alexander Guttridge (1877-1977) was born on Barn Street in Stoke Newington. Working with his brother Fred and sister Eva, he ran two shops locally on Church Street, a stationary/post office at no.170 and a tobacco shop at no.150. A keen photographer, Alexander captured images...
Queen’s Yard Summer Party
A multi-venue celebration of the finest in UK club music, Queen's Yard Summer Party is a unique celebration of local culture, art, food and drink in London's east end. Taking place in some of Hackey Wick's finest spots, this year's celebration will involve some big names, party starters and local heroes. Various locations in Hackney Wick, 4 – 5...
The Hackney Festival of Fitness: Let’s Move
The Hackney Festival of Fitness is extending to three epic days on the Hackney Marshes in 2019. Fitness festival tickets are on sale now, with a new Market on the Marshes, fitness activities and classes for all ages and abilities. Kick off the weekend with Friday race warm-up celebrations, join the festival for Saturday's community 5k, or sign up now for the...
Spring and All
Royal Drawing School, in Shoreditch, is exhibiting the recent work of Joana Galego. Joana Galego studied on the Royal Drawing School’s postgraduate programme, The Drawing Year, and is the 2018-19 recipient of the Sir Denis Mahon Award. The Sir Denis Mahon prize of £10,000 is awarded to an outgoing Drawing Year student each year to enable them to continue their practice....
Alice Phoebe Lou will be playing in Dalston
South-African singer/songwriter Alice Phoebe Lou’s tour will be make a stop in EartH Hackney. Alice has released her third studio album, Paper Castles on March 8th 2019. Alice Phoebe Lou grew up on a mountainside in South Africa listening to her parent's records and indulging her love of theatre, arts and music - a formative time that nurtured her independence and...
These places teach you how to make your own food & drink
We all know how good Hackney’s restaurant scene is, but there’s also a thriving community of places to make your own delicious food too. We’ve rounded up a few of the best classes to help you turn your own kitchen into the hottest dining spot in Hackney. By Victoria Gray Cooking skills: Made in Hackney Where? Stoke Newington How often: Varies, but often...
