has joined the line-up at London’s Spitalfields The 615 square foot store at 41 Brushfield Street is the brand’s seventh site in the capital following openings in Canary Wharf The shop will offer Bloobloom’s full collection of sunglasses and spectacles as well as walk-in eye examinations with in-house opticians said: “Opening in a prime spot in Spitalfields This location allows us to deepen our connection with the East London community “Spitalfields is an exciting shopping destination and expanding our retail presence here helps us grow our reach while staying true to our mission of making quality stylish eyewear more accessible We are looking forward to welcoming loyal and new customers to this store.” After making a big splash in Notting Hill with their first restaurant last year Holy Carrot already has a second site lined up Run by Irina Linovich and ex-Acme Fire Cult chef Daniel Watkins it's a plant-based restaurant and one that has really found an audience we said it was "a plant-based menu that pushes what's possible with vegan food without feeling like boundaries have been set" with some really inventive approaches to that style of cooking. We're some way off knowing what will be on the new menu but here's a taster of what they're serving up at the time of writing: the restaurant will work with small-scale producers foragers and regenerative farmers to get produce for the menu we're told that "the Holy Carrot concept evolve and its design will take cues from the vibrancy of East London and the rich history of Spitalfields." We'll have to wait until later in the year to see how that turns out. Find out more: Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @holycarrotrestaurant Subscribe to be the first to get the news from Hot Dinners Please enable the javascript to submit this form By signing up you agree to our privacy policy View on Google maps About us | Contact Us | RSS Feed | Site directory | Privacy policy | Log in/out Join 50,000 other Londoners getting exclusive news and restaurant offers from Hot Dinners. Please enable the javascript to submit this form By signing up you agree to our privacy policy See our previous newsletters here The TimesI am not sure who brought more colour to Old Spitalfields that Thursday lunchtime: the peacocks parading round the market stalls in a sea of pinks and purples or the young lad spinning loud and lurid tales of the area’s Jack the Ripper history to an enthralled tour party “Ripped through each layer of skin …” he told them suited chap walked past modelling a foot-high raspberry ripple pompadour “Blood went everywhere … ” A woman dressed all in red with the letters L-O-V-E spelt out on a fascinator wanders past On the third Thursday of the month Colour Walk participants get dressed up and gather in east LondonAKIRA SUEMORI FOR THE TIMESAKIRA SUEMORI FOR THE TIMES“And they were never seen again …” he continued was a man with a high stovepipe hat made of white fur and clutching The exterior of the Foster-design Neko Health Spitalfields building The reception space in Neko Health Spitalfields The 8m high glass wall 'pivots' to lead through to the stairs to the scanning suites A folded steel staircase leads up to the scanning suites The domestically scaled staircase is paired with fabric-covered walls to create a quiet A scanning suite at Neko Health Spitalfields Detail outside the scanning suites at Neko Health Spitalfields What’s it like to experience Neko Health’s ultra-high-tech health scanning system Wallpaper* went under the laser lights to find out the new clinic is Neko Health’s largest facility to date ‘The canvas we can paint on is dependent on the real estate we find,’ says Hjalmar Nilsonne the billionaire co-founder and CEO of Spotify and tech investment firm Prima Materia Spitalfields is the largest scanning suite to date Its six suites can process up to 30,000 scans every year particularly helpful when the company already has 100,000 people on its waiting list Ek asked how he would go about ‘starting a healthcare system from scratch’ pointing out that regardless of the state of your nation’s healthcare system ‘You only go to the doctor when you’re ill Most healthcare costs come from chronic diseases Prevention and early detection could change all this,’ Nilsonne says pointing out that the Hippocratic oath says ‘I will prevent disease whenever I can for prevention is preferable to cure’ not least the question of how to gather data and then what to do with it all Nilsonne’s expertise in applying statistical inference and analysis formed the bedrock of the Neko approach ‘It has to be super easy and cheap to download all your health data,’ he stresses it still took over four years to explore all the ways that health data could gathered Another challenge was to actually make customers care sufficiently to undertake a scan ‘I was influenced by my ten years in the energy space,’ Nilsonne says ‘Climate change posed a similar challenge changing things from within was the good fight – a company like Tesla provided a vision of a future that was exciting enough for consumers to want to live in it.’ Regardless of how that particular story is going it’s true that Tesla created a momentum that has changed the entire auto industry ‘We’re going directly to consumers inviting space that paints a picture of a possible future,’ Nilsonne says ‘There’s no waiting for results – it all happens there and then.’ At a time when the ways of tracking our health and lifestyle metrics are only increasing in scope and accuracy Neko has to find a sweet spot between services that are essentially free – your smartwatch – and the high-end Harley Street clinic-style health check-up that can easily run into many thousands of pounds ‘Neko is about helping consumers be more proactive about their health,’ Nilsonne stresses but most of all it’s the scope of the service and the strength of the data that makes it so valuable escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox ‘We’re a doctor-led model,’ Nilsonne continues An appointment is mostly talking and if there are any issues that need further discussion this can also be done in-house.’ Most importantly the barrage of data that Neko generates is in the 1 per cent of cases to date that have revealed a more serious underlying condition Neko Health’s set-up is about ‘getting as much high-quality information as quickly and cheaply as possible.’ That’s not to say the set-up is low-rent; in fact The scanning suites are equipped with a mix of proprietary and off-the-shelf technology the difference is that the phlebotomy lab is on site (with an impressive view of the market) and can turn results around in half an hour Neko Health manifests itself through soft pastels texture and ambient noise all play a key role in calming formerly of Foster & Partners and WeWork was tasked with turning this glassy office pavilion into a more clinical ‘The first challenge was to engage with the scale and transparency,’ Lima says ‘what we offer is of course fundamentally private.’ but also as you travel from public realm to scanning room visitors walk from reception past a vast ‘pivoted door’ 100 sq m wall of 3D-printed recycled translucent material that’s illuminated from within This creates the impression of a curtain being drawn back you peer through into a ‘safe space’ with a folded steel staircase leading to the upstairs scanning suites This instantly shifts the scale to the domestic carpets and friendly but contemporary seating The outside world is screened out by net curtains and the overall effect is minimal but not cold ‘If it’s all about your health there shouldn’t be any other distractions,’ Lima says In the days before the new site opened, we took a trip to Marylebone to experience Neko Health first hand The main difference here is that the scanning suite occupies a lower-ground level so rather than ascend into a light-filled space you’re descending into a pastel-hued basement Neko has found that former GPs tend to have the wide range of experience that best suits their service After a brief check-in and online identity validation – security is a big issue – you’re invited to step into a changing booth adjoining your assigned scanning suite clock your current weight and you’re good to go through for the scan the proprietary system with its nine cameras bathes you in warmth from 24 ultra-bright lights to capture a couple of thousand high-resolution photographs of every mark This is then followed by a conventional blood test with the sample dispatched to the lab via pneumatic tube an air puff test to check the pressure inside your eye as well as conventional grip strength test Then it’s onto the soft-padded bench of the main scan system Blood pressure monitors are attached to both index fingers arms and ankles and a special cardiovascular scanner that uses different wavelengths of laser light examines the movement of blood through your veins and arteries The mildly squeamish might want to avoid the images on the screens and choose to focus on the soft or the meticulous grid of the suspended ceiling Neko Health’s own scan technology is mounted here and the units are manipulated into place to take the various readings After blood pressure has been thoroughly assessed a final sensor moves down to do a radar scan of the blood flow in your chest straightforward and conducted with utter professionalism Data and communications are the most important takeaway and the amount of time and energy that has gone into creating the ‘dashboard’ a slick display of your health metrics that the doctor talks you through after your appointment With all this information banked – including a frankly alarming visual record of those many surface blemishes – you’re now in an excellent position to monitor your health going forward Think of it as an enhanced personal health consultation with readily available stats (kept on your dashboard in the online Neko Health app) to track or show to other consultants This alone is probably the biggest and best takeaway from your scan engaging with any form of inquisitive healthcare involves a certain amount of trepidation regardless of how crisply clinical and wondrously choreographed the experience turned out to be Neko doesn’t prescribe medication and only makes referrals where they’re genuinely needed and our doctor was adept at pointing out the good (and bad) bits and offering helpful advice ‘Why can’t we have a healthcare system where the presentation is good?’ Nilsonne asks rhetorically and the answer is Neko Health is priced well below the market rate thanks to the company’s massive investment in design but Nilsonne firmly believes that’ll change ‘Over the next decade there’ll be a mega-trend in preventative healthcare,’ he says my biggest problem is building these fast enough.’ Neko Health scan, £299, NekoHealth.com Daily news, insight and opinion from the world of restaurants 15-Jan-2025 Last updated on 15-Jan-2025 at 12:29 GMT The new site will be Fuwa Fuwa’s sixth location in London since opening in 2017 and will serve the brand’s popular Japanese pancakes that come with various toppings, including Lotus Biscoff, blueberry and yuzu cheesecake, Nutella and strawberry, and summer fruits. Translating as ‘fluffy’ in Japanese, Fuwa Fuwa started from a pop-up kiosk in Westfield Stratford City and now has London sites in Bloomsbury, Soho, and Canary Wharf, as well as in Windsor, Kingston and Oxford. Italian street food vendor Indegno serves authentic crescentine, a traditional fried bread street food dish from Bologna, often used as a sandwich filled with savoury or sweet ingredients. Highlights include the ‘50 Special’ - a fried crescentina filled with porchetta ham, provolone cheese, potato croquette, and caramelised onions. Indegno has a site on London’s Brick Lane as well as a number of locations in Bologna. “We are so excited to be welcoming two new hospitality spots to Lamb Street, both offering exciting and authentic foods from different cuisines,” says Jason Dervin, Spitalfields Estate director. “Indegno and Fuwa Fuwa are bringing brand-new and unique dishes to further expand all we have to offer here at Spitalfields, and we look forward to visitors and locals discovering a new favourite lunchtime destination.” Whet your appetite with beers from the European UnionPaid for and content provided by European Union Lost Revenue from Downtime: How It Cripples Your Delivery App Visibility and SalesPaid for and content provided by Deliverect Staffing costs rising — how smart hiring solutions are helping UK restaurantsPaid for and content provided by YoungOnes creative adaptation of Gogol’s classic story Christmas has arrived at Spitalfields Market the craft stalls are buzzing and the restaurants are heaving So what better way to take a pause from all the hectic yuletide activity than to spend an hour at a little pop up theatre just round the corner Nikolai Gogol’s classic tale The Overcoat is adapted by Aysil Aksehirli and brought innovatively to life by Wildefolk Theatre When overcoats start to go missing across town Ted and Sam from the Department of Very Important Investigations are tasked with solving the mystery Their sleuthing leads them to seek out Akaky Akakievich a highly forgettable man whose actions make him very memorable Akaky starves and freezes himself to save money to get one so he returns as a ghost to try to right the wrong played enthusiastically by Eoin Lynch and Iris Schmid set off across town to track down the solution slapstick and general silliness in their pursuit of the truth whilst interacting playfully with the audience With a hint of Monty Python and a gentle evolution the tale moves between comedy and compassion as we find ourselves considering ideas of basic human needs and our responsibility to care for each other: a simple shift well accomplished and very manageable for children and their adults alike There are some beautifully imaginative ideas in the show with delightful set and puppet designs from Lynch and Anna Chiarin The staging is full of secrets that are revealed as the investigation progresses brought to life using cardboard cutouts and even a pop-up book they are visually impressive as they interact in real time with the live actors one audience member is left holding an invisible balloon It’s a room in which to expect the unexpected it’s perhaps the tech that needs some work in this pop up environment The soundtrack is great when it is introduced with heavy silences early in the show that are made conspicuous by the success of the sound when it is used later It would definitely be nice to have more of it perhaps in a different space or with a bigger budget I’m certainly going to look out for this one Music by: Oguz KaplangıAdapted by: Aysil AksehirliPuppets & Set design by: Eoin Lynch and Anna ChiarinProduced by: Wildefolk Theatre The Overcoat runs at Spitalfields Market until 23 December. Further information and booking details can be found here Partake in a little conscious shopping this January at an unmissable pop-up charity shop that has just arrived at Old Spitalfields Market Celebrate conscious shopping at Old Spitalfields Market as they play host to the beloved charity shop offering a carefully curated selection of pre-loved fashion from coveted labels The Charity Super.Mkt will be at Old Spitalfields Market until the end of January. Find out more and plan your visit here By Stephen Jones2024-11-28T11:34:00+00:00 The Spitalfields store will close in January 2025 Planet Organic has been “forced” to close its store in Spitalfields after failing to agree a lease with the landlord The store, located at 132 Commercial Street, was one of 10 saved by founder Renée Elliott’s deal to buy the business out of administration in April 2023 but would have to renegotiate its leaseholds with landlords for each site separately It’s the third Planet store to close as a result, following the closure of its Balham store in September 2023, and the closure and relocation of its store in Westbourne Grove earlier this year Elliott claims that despite efforts to extend the licence – which included the offer of a “substantial” premium to the administrator – the landlord has “refused to assign” the existing lease and had served Planet with a fait accompli to leave the site retailer will take over the store from January “This is very disappointing because this is a good store for Bioren which we wanted to retain and refurbish,” Elliott said The business notified staff yesterday and is working to find “every” affected worker roles elsewhere within the business Spitalfields was the final lease still under discussion following the administration and therefore is expected to be the final Planet store to close “All other leases and assets have been transferred to Bioren Limited,” Elliott said in a statement Planet Organic first opened the store in December 2021, following its acquisition of As Nature Intended Despite the closures, Elliott maintains that sales remain “strong” across the business and she expects Planet to return to profit this year As part of Elliott’s ongoing plan to revive the business, Planet Organic has conducted a root and branch range review of all the lines it stocks, with a renewed focus on “nutritious foods for better health”. It’s seen brands including Huel and Little Moons delisted as a result Mark Broomfield was appointed as Planet’s new MD in May, to lead the next stage of the plan, which has included a brand refresh and the renovation of stores. In results published in June, Elliott hinted a new store opening was on the horizon with the business finalising a lease for a “new store location” to comment on this article Site powered by Webvision Cloud Learn moreExplore related questionsDiscover more about the topics that matter most Browse our suggested questions or ask your own to find out more Source: Foster + Partners (taken from planning documents) Foster + Partners has submitted plans for a major overhaul of its own ‘outdated and outmoded’ 20-year-old building in London’s Spitalfields The project would partly demolish Bishops Square 12-storey office and retail building completed by Fosters in 2004 while vertically extending it by two storeys (8.35m) to create a mixed-use scheme with ‘future-proof’ offices The building at 1-10 Bishops Square currently consists of 72,000m² of offices as well as market space It is arranged in a flexible ‘orthogonal structural grid’ with 12 above-ground levels and two below-ground levels Fosters’ proposal would retain 70 per cent of the existing structure and extensively upgrade the building to create modernised offices extensive roof terraces and a more open ground floor The building would be rebranded as ‘One Spitalfields’ the practice plans to replace the entire façade – elements of which have warranties that run out in the next six years It also wants to reduce solar gain by introducing a ‘dynamic blinds’ within the ‘façade zone’ The building is currently 75 per cent glazed Source:Foster + Partners (taken from planning documents) Verified views: Existing (left) and proposed (right) Major changes include a new ‘cut-through’ which would split the building into two halves and a new public retail arcade in place of existing ground-floor offices according to a design and access statement (D&A) would also open up access and improve public space towards the adjoining Old Spitalfields Market The Robert Horner-designed Victorian structure was previously revamped by Fosters in 2017 to modernise its market stalls Fosters says the Bishops Square overhaul would upgrade the ‘outdated and outmoded’ building to address the changed demands of occupiers since the early noughties and the ‘evolving’ need for more carbon and energy-efficient standards to address climate change the practice says its three main aims for the project are to open up the site’s connectivity and access to the public setting benchmarks for sustainable refurbishment and zero carbon development It lists six major interventions as: creating a ‘cut-through’ which would split the building into two halves; switching ground floor office space for a public retail arcade; removing deep atriums in the middle of the floorplate to improve visibility and office capacity; creating new amenity spaces around the edges of the building and improving the façade; reworking the basement to consolidate and ‘activate’ it; and adding massing to the top of the building The practice said increasing the building’s massing would make the scheme ‘financially viable as a sustainable development’ compensating for area lost in the ‘cut-through’ Fosters is aiming to retain 70 per cent of the existing structure with a target of 51 per cent less annual emissions from the renovated building The D&A added: ‘While much of the existing building is to be retained extensive development work is unavoidable.’ Foster + Partners has been contacted for comment TagsFoster + Partners mixed use Offices Retrofit Spitalfields BDP’s College of Arts & Society at Coventry University has been named… Lewisham Council has given Turner Works planning permission for a mixed-use regeneration… Wandsworth Council has given Gehry Partners planning permission for two more residential… Southwark Council has approved tp bennett’s plans for a 25-storey student tower… Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy London without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. London Artist and fashion designer Mei Hui Liu, AKA Dumpling Heart performances and shopping at Old Spitalfields Market for the Lunar New Year weekend On the programme will be all sorts of activities suitable for adults and children tea tastings and free music and dance performances. None of the workshops require advance booking just show up on the day and drop in. Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! tiktok facebook twitter youtube About us Contact us This time he's launching a Thai fried chicken restaurant in Spitalfields Market Fortune Fried Chicken sees him teaming up with Executive Chef Jane Alty one of the founders of The Begging Bowl in Peckham Inspired by a fried chicken dish that originated on the streets of Bangkok the chicken here is first marinated overnight in a blend of soy It's then coated with rice flour and slow deep-fried with the aim to create a thin crispy skin while keeping the chicken tender Options at the restaurant include chicken hand-pulled off the bone topped with golden garlic and served with sticky rice and a fresh som tam papaya salad There will also be a chicken burger with tamarind sesame glaze spicy green papaya salad and mayo in a soft potato bun if you fancy a bun while roaming the market Soft launch: 50% off the menu on the first day (walk-in only) Find out more: Follow them on Instagram @fortunefriedchicken View on Google maps insight and opinion from the world of restaurants 17-Mar-2025 Last updated on 17-Mar-2025 at 12:22 GMT Billed as a vegetable-forward concept, Holy Carrot was initially launched as a pop-up by entrepreneur Irina Linovich in Knightsbridge in 2021. Last year, Linovich teamed up with chef Daniel Watkins to launch a permanent iteration of the concept on Notting Hill’s Portobello Road. Details Holy Carrot’s East London restaurant are limited with the pair saying only that the concept is set to evolve and that the design will take its cues from ‘the vibrancy of East London and the rich history of Spitalfields’. “I am thrilled to be bringing Holy Carrot to East London,” Linovich says. “I have always felt the energy and community there is aligned with our vision, bursting with creativity, culture and forward-thinkers. “East London has always been about reinvention, and we’re excited to add our own chapter to the story.” Holy Carrot takes a creative approach to plant-based cuisine that sees Watkins - whose CV includes Acme Fire Cult in Dalston - focus on fire cookery and fermentation. The concept also has an environmental slant with Watkins and Linovich prioritising working with small-scale producers, foragers and regenerative farmer as well as minimising waste by using every bit of the plant. Holy Carrot appoints Acme Fire Cult co-founder Daniel Watkins as executive chef ahead of launch09-May-2024By James McAllisterPlant-based restaurant Holy Carrot has appointed Acme Fire Cult co-founder Daniel Watkins as executive chef ahead of the opening of its first permanent site in London’s Notting Hill. Holy Carrot to make permanent debut in Notting Hill02-May-2023By Stefan ChomkaPlant-based restaurant Holy Carrot will launch its debut permanent restaurant in Notting Hill this autumn. Holy Carrot seeks first permanent site22-Feb-2023By Stefan Chomka‘Peel to root’ vegetarian restaurant brand Holy Carrot is looking to open its first permanent site in the capital. one of our city’s favourite Christmas markets and they’ve even turned on their Christmas lights Altogether the Old Spitalfields Market boasts a whopping 42 food and drink vendors You’ll need a fair bit of time if you want to check them all out Regardless of whether you’re looking to do some early Christmas shopping the Old Spitalfields Market Christmas celebration has you sorted So break out the woollen mittens and head on over to Spitalfields – Christmas is on its way to London Z He is the restaurateur behind Bun House Bun House in Soho was her first opening in 2017 and she and husband Alex have just opened their latest Bun House Disco She’s agreed to share her favourite food and drink places close to where she lives in Spitalfields I think it’s one of the best Chinese restaurants in London Hong Kong cafe serves up very comforting and original cha chan teng dishes Their recently launched char siu rice is our favourite on the menu Definitely the best cafe in the neighbourhood One of the few Yunnan cuisine specialists in the city The noodles are must order but their side dishes/ snacks are also very authentic For more of these local area guides, visit the My Manor page. Subscribe to hear the latest from Hot Dinners Please enable the javascript to submit this form By signing up you agree to our privacy policy Regular Hot Dinners readers will know that we're very much in favour of all the new wine bars opening in London of late and this latest Spitalfields addition sounds very promising. 68 & Shanghai comes from the team behind 68 & Boston in Soho who also run the nearby Yuu Kitchen (as well as Opium It's replaced what was the Spitalfields Millroy's bar. Downstairs is the 68 wine bar which takes its wine from across the globe and also has its entry-level wines at £27 a bottle or £6.95 a glass They also have takes on classic cocktails (negroni Tommy's margarita and more). While there are more standard cheese and charcuterie boards available chicken and mushroom options available. has more in common with their sister bars Opuim and Lucy Wong with a focus on Asian-influenced cocktails and dim sum So it sounds like the whole venue is worth visiting at least twice for very different experiences Find out more: Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @68andshanghai View on Google maps Message Invalid character found in the request target [/life-changing/project-spitalfields-city-farm?icid\u003dlich-212:bd:6:tnls-gc:tnl:lich-prspcifa-993:in:btn ] The valid characters are defined in RFC 7230 and RFC 3986 Description The server cannot or will not process the request due to something that is perceived to be a client error (e.g. Note The full stack trace of the root cause is available in the server logs We use some essential cookies to make this website work We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK remember your settings and improve government services We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports The Bourne Ditch flood storage area is north of Spital meadow Under flood conditions water is held back by the control structures and embankments it is then released downstream in a controlled manner so we do not need to go and operate them to gradually release the water The flood storage area reduces flood risk to properties downstream including: The Environment Agency is the undertaker and maintains this flood storage area We are looking into options to further reduce flood risk in this area as part of the Datchet to Hythe End flood improvement measures View of the Bourne Ditch (Spitalfields) flood storage area shown dry View of the Bourne Ditch (Spitalfields) flood storage area shown storing flood water To stay aware of the risk of flooding in your area, sign up for flood alerts and warnings. For more information visit the Flooding and extreme weather page or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 Visit the Met Office website for local weather forecasts If you are concerned about a pollution incident or a blockage in the river call the Environment Agency’s 24-hour hotline on 0800 80 70 60 Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details Following on from The Breakfast Group’s hugely successful launch of 68 & Boston in 2015 which took Soho by storm with its unique competitive wine selection from 67 different wine regions across the globe the group have finally found a new permanent home in the heart of the city The 68 Wine Bar covers the main ground floor street level space faced outward toward Commercial Street the sun trap captures the best of Golden Hour to lure outside drinkers perching up tables al fresco style Its interiors dote an old-style classic wine bar feel with a well-honed spirit that’s understated and refined the continued theme runs down into the vaulted cellar in the basement offering guests at 68 Wine Bar a polar drinking experience to its main space bringing global wines to cool crowds of discerning drinkers The warm tones lit by the glow of the central bar dotes an ambient relaxed setting for a character-filled hangout The menu focuses on offering a refined yet impressive selection of worldly wines meaning you can choose what you like not what you can afford while serving a crisp selection of locally brewed pints it wouldn’t be a wine bar without the classic pairing of an indulgent charcuterie board highlighting a composition of delicious daily cheeses and tasty cured meats juxta-posed with a spin on hearty Japanese style sandos to hit the buzz of the areas bustling lunch-time rush Well versed in the art of cocktails and Asian inspired cocktail bars across The Breakfast Group the Shanghai cocktail lounge on the 2nd floor leads with a selection of prohibition style serves that are swift yet classic with an Oriental twist using the finest Asian spirits Paired with the demure of the luxurious yet cosy feeling lounge dimly lit décor with velour booth style seating and low sipping stools around the grand central fireplace set the tone for an intimate Asian style speakeasy and Spitalfields first Oriental themed cocktail bar Tuck into a small selection of delicious traditional dim sum such as Har Gau and Siu Mai This spot is a hidden gem for those looking for an intimate late evening sip in the heart of the bustling marketplace Shanghai’s theme continues along floor 2 toward a quaint terrace area and up the winding staircase to a private Bartenders Table on the 3rd floor Sign-up for an opening offer and be the first to hear when bookings are live > https://www.68andshanghai.com/ Marketing/PR/Bookings – Lauryn@thebreakfastgroup.co.uk 13-Jan-2025 Last updated on 13-Jan-2025 at 10:12 GMT The group’s sites in Exmouth Market and Spitalfields Market both closed in late December for a Christmas break, and in an Instagram post over the weekend founder Tom Stafford confirmed that neither site would reopen. “Unfortunately our London locations will not be re-opening from our Christmas break,” Stafford said. “I don’t have much to say to be honest, it’s a sad day, been holding off with this post as I feel it’s a failure, a step backwards and just shit. “Letting down our customers who have been there to support us on this journey making the move to London. The staff who have worked so hard to promote my brand and make my donuts every day with care, attention, and love, taking on the brand ethos and working relentlessly to keep the standard of the product so high every day. “Just want to thank all the team in London for all their hard work and dedication to Doh’hut. “Also, a massive thankyou to all our loyal customers and everyone who’s been in, supported us and eaten our donuts and spread the word.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by doh'hut (@dohhut) Stafford launched his first Doh’hut site on Leeds' Trevelyan Square in early 2020 having previously spent several years working on the street food circuit during which time Doh’hut won numerous accolades including being named champion at the 2018 British Street Food Awards Doh’hut’s Leeds site continues to operate and serves a limited menu of handmade sugar doughnuts with fillings including raspberry jam, vanilla crème patisserie, and chocolate ganache; alongside a range of coffees, teas and soft drinks. How I Got Here: Tom Stafford22-Mar-2023By James McAllisterThe founder of Leeds-based doughnut brand Doh'hut, which recently launched its first London outpost in Exmouth Market, on promoting a healthy work/life balance and his worst doughnut creation to date. View this post on Instagram A post shared by doh'hut (@dohhut) expect London's competitive socialising venues - from darts to cricket - to do very well Now another place is about to join the ranks and this one's all about indoor boules (or pétanque if you're being pedantic). Boulebar originally launched in the UK on the South Bank (it's also in Sweden and Denmark) and now they're coming to Spitalfields for round two There will be 10 indoor lanes, with two teams per lane You can expect plenty of guidance if you're a little unfamiliar as to how it all works (essentially get your ball as close to the jack as possible). Drinks also carry on that French theme with cocktails So if you fancy getting some friends together for something a little different a game of petanque could be worth considering. Where is it? Spitalfields - 7 Frying Pan Alley Find out more: Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @boulebar.uk View on Google maps Register to Drapers to read ONE FREE article and a FREE digital edition US clothing and lifestyle brand Abercrombie & Fitch has opened its first store in east London on Spitalfields' Horner Square the store offers the brand's women’s and men’s collections in what it describes as "a light and bright space" It also features omnichannel capabilities such as click-and-collect services and an art installation The brand also has stores on London's Carnaby Street Ashford Designer Outlet and Manchester Trafford shopping centre Abercrombie & Fitch raised its full-year outlook after posting a 282% rise in operating income to $130m (£102m) for the three months to 4 May The company's net sales rose 22% year on year to $1bn (£780m) during the quarter which marks the highest first-quarter sales in the company's history It now expects net sales in the current financial year to increase around 10% from $4.3bn (£3.4bn) in 2023/24 up from its previous expectation of sales growth of 4% to 6% managing director of EMEA at Abercrombie & Fitch said: "Our A&F Spitalfields market location is another great example of our commitment to this market and we look forward to providing an engaging experience for our customers in Shoreditch couldn’t be more aligned with the lifestyle of our Abercrombie customer." TagsAbercrombie & Fitch new store Spitalfields Store opening analysis and advice to keep you updated… New Look has successfully onboarded 100% of its core supplier base onto… Marks & Spencer has reassured that all third-party brands trading on its… Get full access to all the fashion industry news and intelligence you need Browse the archive of more than 55,000 articles read the daily and weekly newsletters in full and gain priority access to Drapers events Kyri Kyriacou is unable to move the right-hand side of his body and can not breathe by himself following the fall News | London A man was left in a coma after falling down a flight of stairs at a bar in Spitalfields in the early hours of Christmas Eve Kyri Kyriacou has been left unable to move the right-hand side of his body and can not breathe by himself following the “freak accident,” his brother said Mr Kyriacou, who is from Walthamstow but now lives in Canada had been spending some time in London after his sister was diagnosed with cancer The 49-year-old was catching up with old friends when he missed a step and fell down a “whole flight of stairs” at Be At One in Spitalfields He suffered a severe head injury when he fell and needed a life-saving operation to release pressure on his brain His brother Greg Kyriacou told the Standard: “They say they don’t know the extent of damage to his brain until he responds more “It’s going to be up to five years that he is going to be like this Mr Kyriacou visited the bar himself as he went to pick up his brother’s shoes after the accident He continued: “The stairs are narrow and they are steep The brother explained that the Met Police had also visited the bar after the accident and had ruled out foul play after seeing CCTV footage of the fall It’s going to be really sad if he stays like this The Knave of Clubs: historic Shoreditch boozer to return after 30 years Killers jailed for life for shooting outside baby's birthday party in Walthamstow Nicole Kidman’s love interest in ‘Babygirl’ Escape to the glorious Caribbean on a truly memorable luxury break We are all just hoping that he comes out of this.” On a GoFundMe page Greg Kyriacou added: “It seems a very bad idea having to go down so many stairs to visit the loo especially after having a few drinks “I visited this place to collect some of Kyri's belongings.” Since Mr Kyriacou was on a temporary contract he does not have any regular income coming in and a fundraiser has been set up to help support him Greg Kyriacou wrote: “It is extremely difficult for us seeing our beloved Kyri in this state as he had so much going for him in life “We pray that he makes a good recovery but it will be a very long hard journey He had a temporary contract which was about to be renewed for another 6 months “But since this has happened it is no longer valid and he has no more money coming in “We are very concerned as he has mortgage commitments etc and has no income now and we don't want him to lose everything he's worked so hard to achieve which is why we are setting up this GoFundMe appeal.” A spokesperson for Be At One said: "This was a terrible accident with emergency services being called immediately to the venue The entire Be At One team wishes the guest a full recovery." Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Royals watch historic flypast as huge crowds turns out for VE Day 80th anniversary Royals watch historic Red Arrows flypast for VE Day 80th anniversary Stacey Solomon 'regrets doing reality show with Joe Swash' for tough reason Stacey Solomon 'regrets reality show with Joe Swash' for tough reason Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin Spitalfields always gets in the festive spirit come Christmas time and 2024 is no exception advent calendars and late-night shopping so you can squeeze in some present-buying after work If scouring the stands gets too much, head to 30 Spital Square to catch Wildefolk Theatre’s family-friendly adaptation of classic winter tale The Overcoat. Jake Missing & Rianne Shlebak Turn right out of Shoreditch High Street Overground, under the bridge, and past the guy playing The Weeknd on the windpipes, and you’ll be in Spitalfields. Once known for its community of artists, Spitalfields is now, basically, one big street art tour. Every day, crowds take pictures of an inexplicable stencil of some relatively major royal in stilettos giving the v sign. Someone, somewhere, is turning in their grave. It’s OK though, because if you can ignore the tourists and often manic vibe, Spitalfields has a great selection of restaurants. Let this guide expertly lead you around that person setting up their tripod in the middle of the pavement, to some excellent food instead. Greater London E1 6LZ">.css-56eu0z{width:1em;height:1em;display:inline-block;line-height:1em;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;color:var(--chakra-colors-gray100);vertical-align:middle;fill:currentColor;}94-96 Commercial St London A tad more casual than the St. John Street original, the menu at Bread and Wine leans more sharing. Think devilled crab in a curried sauce with coriander, or crispy pig cheek salad with sweet shallots. Come with family, for a group meal use any excuse to escape the office and have a top-tier lunch 8.5Bubala 65 Commercial Street London Vegetarian Spitalfields 8.3Dumpling Shack Old Spitalfields Market London Chinese It’s no secret that Dumpling Shack’s sheng jian bao are London’s most reliably tasty soup dumplings But the other bits on Dumpling Shack’s menu—prawn-filled wontons drenched in electric chilli oil a spring onion pancake that marries your softest and flakiest sweet pastry memories into something deliciously savoury—are also fantastic Greater London E1 6BD">75 Commercial Street London American 8.2Noodle & Beer Sichuan 8.1Chew Fun Sichuan Folk 32 Hanbury St London Shoreditch This old-school Chinese restaurant off Brick Lane can be a bit of welcome respite from some of the trendier spots in the surrounding area The hot pots are excellent and much-needed for 90% of the year and the twice-cooked pork in chilli oil with buns is one of the tastiest (and biggest) things you can get for under a tenner in London This is a great spot for a catch-up with mates 8.0Gunpowder 11 White's Row London Indian While Brick Lane is famous for its Bangladeshi curry houses our must-visit South Asian restaurant is a five-minute walk away Gunpowder’s take on Indian classics is something everybody should be trying wraparound wood panelling that makes us think of post-soft shell crab naps 8.0Ottolenghi Spitalfields 55 Artillery Ln Spitalfields Middle Eastern he’s the man who introduced chucking some pomegranate seeds onto a salad Whatever you think or don’t think about him the restaurants that bear his name are a damn fine chain of kind-of-healthy spots to grab a celeriac skewer Head to the Spitalfields one for breakfast 7.9The Culpeper 40 Commercial St Spitalfields British Few things are better than getting a drink or two, being overcome with sudden and dramatic hunger, and finding yourself in a pub that also offers some pretty good food This pub/restaurant/hotel has a very inviting bar menu And the restaurant upstairs has a slightly larger selection with sharing plates of whole fish or big bits of meat with sides 7.7My Old Place 88 Middlesex St London Great dumplings are something we’re always on the look-out for, and My Old Place is one of London’s better options, and a very good choice when you’re looking for a no-nonsense Chinese restaurant in Spitalfields. Come for a quick and cheap lunch: make sure to order the dumplings Hawksmoor Spitalfields 157 Commercial St London Steaks The bar downstairs is an ideal pre- or post-date drinking spot don’t miss out on a full-fat Old Fashioned if you want a truly decadent experience The Kitchens At Old Spitalfields Market Fen Noodles—the hand-pulled noodle offshoot of Dumpling Shack—and it’s a real destination for lunch or a casual Nagare Coffee 40 Brushfield Street London Bakery/Cafe The best stalls and spots to eat and drink at London’s Borough Market and homely Caribbean are all within a stone’s throw of each other in Dalston Jake has always been in London but still makes a wrong turn in Soho Rianne has been searching for London's best sweet treats and eating every thin-crust pizza in sight since 2019 Hospitality & Catering News The vegetable-forward concept created by visionary entrepreneur Irina Linovich started as a successful pop-up in Knightsbridge in May 2021 This was followed by the launch of a flagship restaurant in Notting Hill in July 2024 with Chef Owner Daniel Watkins at the helm Collaborators and friends Daniel and Irina are committed to minimising the restaurant’s environmental footprint meaning vegetables are celebrated and utilised in interesting ways whether that be fire cookery or fermentation Holy Carrot prioritises working with small-scale producers foragers and regenerative farmers to select the best organic and micro-seasonal produce for its menus the Portobello Road restaurant was added to the Michelin Guide This exciting second site marks a continued collaboration between the pair who will once again be bringing creative flair to root-to-tip dining and a low-waste approach to the new concept They are excited to be developing the brand for a new audience in East London The new venture will see the Holy Carrot concept evolve and its design will take cues from the vibrancy of East London and the rich history of Spitalfields Irina is excited to launch this new concept in an area of London that she has such an adoration for: “I am thrilled to be bringing Holy Carrot to East London I have always felt the energy and community there is aligned with our vision East London has always been about reinvention and we’re excited to add our own chapter to the story.” Copyright © · Hospitality & Catering News Looking for somewhere new to get your spicy fried chicken fix as Dang’s is taking up a prime position in a basement bar below Slurp Noodles in Spitalfields Accessed either via Slurp or from its own entrance down the side of the building aka Hat Yai chicken (a nod to the southern Thai city where it originates) It's one of the most popular dishes in Thailand Dang’s menu comprises a choice of wings (choose from Larb or Zaab coatings) or whole marinated chickens for sharing sweet chilli) and bowls of sticky white rice lime noodles) and Honey Thai Tea (Phraya rum Find out more: Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @dangs.ldn View on Google maps the restaurant is giving away 500 free chicken burgers Going Out | Restaurants Sign up for our expert view on everything that’s worth eating I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice On May 2, Gunpowder and Empire, Empire founder Harneet Baweja will open a Thai fried chicken restaurant in Spitalfields Market is meant to mimic the street vendors of Bangkok Heading the kitchen will be Jane Alty, best known for being the co-founder of Peckham’s longstanding Thai favourite the Begging Bowl. Fortune will be her first project since she left the Peckham restaurant last year. Alty had previously cooked at Bibendum, Racine and David Thompson’s Nahm The restaurant — or perhaps more of a kiosk — will be for walk-ins only and will offer takeaway as well as dine-in service differs from other battered chicken owing to its preparation The chicken is marinated overnight in a blend of soy and then is lightly coated with rice flour guests will watch the chicken be prepared in front of them on traditional tamarind wood chopping boards and will be offered the choice to have the meat hand-pulled off the bone or not It will then be topped with golden garlic and served with sticky rice and a fresh som tam papaya salad the restaurant will also offer a chicken burger with tamarind sesame glaze Five hundred of these will be given away free during the restaurant’s soft launch on April 30 which will be followed by 50 per cent off the menu on May 1 Baweja said of the new project: “Every time I visit Bangkok my first stop is always for Thai fried chicken Each vendor has their own take on it and I’ve spent years searching for the perfect version we’ve perfected our recipe and Spitalfields Market feels like the perfect location to bring it to life.” Fortune Fried Chicken will open for soft launch on April 30, opening fully on May 2, in Spitalfields Market, E1 6AA. For more information, follow @fortunefriedchicken Tightening the purse strings after Christmas doesn’t mean you have to forgo eating out We’ve teamed up with Spitalfields bar and restaurant Alfi to give you something to look forward to in the longest of months Terms & Conditions This offer is valid from Weds 1st – Fri 31st January 2025 all drinks will be charged at the usual price.Not valid in conjunction with any other offer Spitalfields is London’s most historical market nestled in the heart of East London Visitors can walk down Lamb Street to discover street food dishes and Crispin Place to sit down and enjoy the hustle and bustle of this iconic East London destination which is home to eight kiosks offering a range of different cuisines from around the world Sample authentic Turkish wraps at Ebby’s Kitchen gluten-free fish & chips at Wicked Fish British Wagyu meat burgers at The Grime Burger smoked brisket at Smokoloko and Thai food at i-Thai To capture the Italian spirit in Spitalfields visit Alfi for modern Italian dishes and a wide selection of natural and biodynamic wines on tap The restaurant has recently launched their Wine Wednesdays with unlimited wine from their curated selection this Eastern Mediterranean restaurant is a favourite amongst many serving your classics brunch items with a twist A unique speciality coffee concept originating from Japan they serve and roast the best coffee from around the world It’s an excellent place to grab a coffee and a pastry before heading to explore the market Gather your friends at Players Social for some shuffleboard foosball and ping pong and enjoy a fully stocked bar with delicious sourdough pizzas On Sundays they serve an all-day brunch menu and play epic games with your friends and family craft beer lovers should head to Kill The Cat a unique bar and bottle shop selling over 100 different beers from all over the world They also offer tasting tours with small plates to match – a great way to discover new favourites Alfi’s Wine Wednesdays take place every Wednesday Spitalfields Market is a one-stop destination for food serving up fresh doughnuts seven days a week from 10am until 6pm stop by to get your sweet fix of fan favourites including the Cinnamon Scroll Tongan Vanilla Bean Glaze and Chocolate Truffle and keep an eye out for limited editions and seasonal flavours too Crosstown rolls dough by hand and prepares all its jams glazes and toppings inhouse at their Battersea bakery made with alternative ingredients such as chia seeds The company is also conscious of its environmental impact – from sustainably sourced packaging and using seasonal ingredients to offering compostable recycling solutions and introducing an electric fleet of vans for deliveries Rudy’s have recently been making a name for themselves across London and further afield by offering up a slice of Naples at their relaxed neighbourhood pizzerias If you’re looking for a pizza joint with a laid back atmosphere their Pizzas taste as incredible as they look to a rustic Porchetta with roast pork and sage roasted potatoes They also offer tasty vegan options like the Agnello Vegana which features plant based lamb as well as tender stem broccoli and basil infused vegan cheese sauce By the time you’re done you’ll feel like you’ve been to Naples Rudy’s Pizza – True Neapolitan Pizza As you’ll notice there are a fair few Honest Burger joints dotted around the City Whether you’re in the mood for a smashed beef patty or the buffalo chicken – this restaurant does cater to all your burger dreams The casual feel of this burger joint does really all you to feel comfortable quite easily You simply can’t go wrong with Honest Burgers – whether it’s a casual date night or you’re meeting friends after work We are huge fans of Honest Burgers and we can’t wait for our next visit Burger Restaurant in Spitalfields | Burgers in Spitalfields | Honest Burgers For the latest headlines from the City of London and beyond, follow City Matters on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. 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Read our policy the alternative investment arm of JP Morgan Asset Management has submitted a planning application for the modernisation of Bishops Square and Spitalfields Market The proposal seeks to retain and extend the current office building which will be re-branded as ‘One Spitalfields’ creating a new public access route from Bishops Square through to the market The scheme will provide 870,000 ft2 (80,825 m2) of office and retail space will retain 70% of the original building structure and would be one of the largest retention and extension schemes in Europe The all-electric building will target 51% lower annual emissions executive director at JP Morgan Asset Management commented: 'Following a detailed consultation process with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and local stakeholders we are delighted to submit this planning application which seeks to deliver a truly unique global headquarter building alongside a comprehensive upgrade for Spitalfields Market and new community space enhanced base build flexibility and 360-degree views to appeal to a wide variety of occupiers seeking new headquarter buildings in the City core.' Copyright © 1997–2025 IPE International Publishers Limited Rupert Hunt says he is “more interested in finding the right person than maximising the rental income” and hopes to encourage other landlords to take the same approach Homes & Property | Renting Fancy renting in Spitalfields SpareRoom’s founder is looking for a new housemate who’ll be able to “pay what you can afford” to share his 300-year-old home a tech entrepreneur who founded the flat sharing website in 2004 posted an advert on SpareRoom for a new housemate today lives with his cousin and “ridiculously cute” Scottish Fold cat and is looking for a “WFH cat lover” who can help look after Boo The room in question is actually the whole lower ground floor of Hunt’s characterful which comprises a double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom —featuring a rolltop bath— a small outdoor terrace with a table and chairs and a second room Housemates will have access to the kitchen —and Aga— the lounge with its period fireplace “I’m a bit of a frustrated musician,” Hunt explains in his video “Someone who plays piano or maybe even drums But really the only requirements are that we get on well and that you bring a positive energy to the household.” Hunt is looking for someone to move in from 1 November for a minimum of three months Interested applicants will need to have a live “Room Wanted” advertisement on SpareRoom and should apply by uploading a video of themselves explaining what they’re looking for and what makes them a great flatmate Hunt’s new housemate can be of any age or background and doesn’t necessarily need to share his own interests “[I] believe the best housemate matches aren’t always the obvious ones but it’s the interests we don’t (yet) share that can be the most rewarding Hunt’s house is valued at more than £3 million, while the average rent for a room in the area is £1,257 Hunt started offering rooms in his house on a “pay what you can afford” basis in 2013 and has had 14 housemates over the past decade “Some of my previous housemates haven’t paid at all to live here and one or two have paid full market rent “I’m doing this because my last housemates just moved out and I miss having them around. But rents have become so expensive and I’m keen to find someone who fits the house not just someone who can afford the rent,” says Hunt “It’s also an opportunity to encourage other people to think about doing the same thing There are 26 million empty rooms in owner occupied houses - encouraging more people to rent theirs out would really help the housing crisis Hunt’s offer is likely to be extremely competitive. Last time he advertised for a housemate, he says had over 7,000 applicants. “Given the lack of supply in the rental market right now, and how much rents have risen by in recent years, I’m expecting to get hundreds, probably thousands, of enquiries,” he says. “It’s hard to know though, as I haven’t advertised my rooms on SpareRoom for a while Most of my recent housemates came through friends of friends.” “I should probably have a clever answer for this,” he says “But the truth is I’ll do what everyone else does in this situation: I’ll meet a few people I think might be good and I’ll see who I click with They’ll need to get on with my other current housemate: my cousin who’s living with me while she starts her first job after graduation and my cat Boo will probably end up having a say!” “The important thing for me is the ‘pay what you can afford’ aspect,” he adds “I’m lucky enough to live in one of the more expensive parts of London but I don’t want to limit my search to people who can afford the rent I’m looking for someone I’ll genuinely get on with as they’ll be sharing my house with me.” "The Banksy is a bonus": Bristol building with Banksy mural up for auction for £750,000 New calls to tackle a 'rental affordability emergency' Church conversion flat opposite Abbey Road Studios for sale International Copyright Enterprise (ICE) Services Manpower UK and Bullhorn relocate to Devonshire Square Green Street’s global news publications are not provided as an investment advisor nor in the capacity of a fiduciary Our global organization maintains information barriers to ensure the independence of and distinction between our non-regulated and regulated businesses is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 482269) and a private limited company incorporated in England and Wales with company number 06471304 Spitalfields is your place for the major summer of sport we're all set to enjoy Amid all the fuss about the Euros kicking off soon it’s easy to forget that we’ve got an entire summer of sport to look forward to Spitalfields is reminding us of this very fact; announcing plans to show a flurry of different sporting events They’re scattering the deck chairs and wheeling out the big telly screens out to Bishops Square to provide keen viewers with everything they need to catch a day of the action: food & drink all around them play ball by letting the sun shine down and add the cherry on top You’ll be able to take to a chair for the day to relax in front of (or jump up and scream at) the gain 188-inch screen as well as make use of the many promotions from nearby food and drinks vendors you can head on over to Italian restaurant Alfi which offers you a chance to play on their two ‘bocce’ lanes for pétanque (boules) as well as a dartboard and 50% off the first drink you can find cracking deals at Brother Marcus who have just kicked off their tasty summer menu (I’ll be after fried chicken rosti and harissa eggs) and Lamb Street food kiosks will also be offering a sweet 10% off via the Spitalfields app Check out the full agenda for the Spitalfields summer of sport at their website Read more: The Secret London Guide To Spitalfields Market And Old Spitalfields Market these are the best places to dine in Shoreditch and Spitalfields Shoreditch is a dining destination for hipsters, tourists and ravenous city workers alike, so it’s no wonder that there are restaurants of all cuisines and price ranges in the always-buzzy area But which of the many options deserve your time and money with our list of the best restaurants in Shoreditch and Spitalfields which only features places that we know will hit the spot From Michelin-starred favourites (including the UK’s only Michelin starred vegan restaurant) for big spenders to stellar street-food joints RECOMMENDED: The best bars, pubs and rooftops in Shoreditch Leonie Cooper is Time Out London’s Food and Drink Editor. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines So east London it hurts? Follow our Time Out East London WhatsApp channel for the latest news openings and goss from the coolest bit of the capital Photograph: Rochelle CanteenMargot Henderson’s awfully well known hidden treasure is a dinky discreet restaurant located in the bike shed of a former school with white walls and jugs of flowers on the tables; on warm days snap up the sought-after spaces in the allotment-yard The short daily menu deals in simple seasonal fare such as grilled sardines and tomato braised rabbit with potato and anchovy or onglet with caponata Bistro Freddie is a London rarity: a knowingly ‘cool’ vibehouse that doesn’t make you want to dash your brains out on the edge of an understated white table. Nothing leaves the kitchen underpowered in the wallop department glowing rhombuses of ‘house sausage’ served with punchy (and homemade) brown sauce. Try also snails on top of pillowy flatbread sprinkled with nubbins of crispy chicken skin From the same stable as the nearby – and just as lovely - Crispin. RecommendedSustainableSafia ShakarchiThe first vegan restaurant in the UK to be blessed with a Michelin star in – we assume – an attempt to dissociate itself from granola-crunching Like Kraftwerk never calling themselves a techno band There’s a waiting list many months-long to score a spot in this cosy A tasting menu comprising perfectly arranged bowls of visionary veg makes this a fine-dining experience unlike any other in the city. RecommendedA handsome buzzy chophouse with a no-frills Basque-leaning menu Brat has a sexy speakeasy style entrance: just a nameplate by the door A set of poky steps leads you up to a room above a former pub with glorious original features: wood panelling a nice line in ‘things on toast’ and some serious signature dishes from the grill like beef chops and lobster A Middle Eastern small plates and bijou but buzzy Spitalfields spot with only 30 seats Order the honey-drenched half moons of halloumi lavish slices of fried aubergine heaped with zhoug and incredible falafel. Also memorable: a vegan sprout salad (better than it sounds) and latkes made from layers of confit potato in the shape of giant chips RecommendedP-A JorgensenThe Clove Club wears its numerous accolades lightly with none of the bluff and bluster of other highfalutin establishments. With two Michelin stars to its name (the first awarded in 2014 the multi-course tasting menu spans the tastiest prettiest and most seasonal stuff from across the British Isles. Bashing out more hits than ABBA and grilled tuna belly. And don't forget to visit the memorable Victorian loo. If you know your tenderloins from your tallow The elevator pitch would be that Manteca is a blend of Trullo/Padella’s eye for ‘proper’ hand-rolled fresh pasta and St John’s cleaver-happy commitment to nose-to-tail minimal waste Manteca will find a way to serve it to you and their pasta is right up there with the best in London The perfect place for a special night out for the discerning flesh-eater in your life RecommendedAndy ParsonsSmack-in-the-face Thai barbecue in a jam-packed industrial-meets-rustic setting – Smoking Goat is all smoke The food is laced with volcanically hot ‘mouse-drop’ chillies and the flavours will hit you for six (try the lardo fried rice or the signature fish-sauce chicken wings) – although your wallet won’t be seriously dented this really is drinking food at its best. RecommendedSenza FondoAn Italian-American restaurant right out of a Billy Joel song Senza Fondo translates to ‘bottomless’ and that’s what they’re here to do - serve unlimited lasagna until you pass out/admit defeat/call an ambulance There’s also bouncy burrata with truffle and honey butter egg and mascarpone, and a short pasta menu what’s really enjoyable about Senza Fondo is the fact that everyone here is really Zapote serves punchy meat and elegant seafood dishes from the mind of Yahir Gonzalez, who after a decade has jumped from the Spanish kitchen at Regent Street’s flash Aqua Nueva to cook the cuisine of his native Mexico. It’s something he does extremely well serving up duck quesadillas with a gooey smoked chipotle jelly scallop ceviche, beef tartare taco with roasted bone marrow and charred octopus. The ‘save room for dessert’ trope is total a cliche especially if the pistachio doughnut with morello cherry jam is on The first solo venture from Joe Laker – formerly of gone-but-not-forgotten Fenn and St Leonards – this chef's table tasting menu is a ‘culinary ode to the British Isles’ Laker is celebrating homegrown ingredients but he’s not here to make you feel like you’re stuck inside a rhapsodic Robert Macfarlane book. An opening langoustine custard with crab and buttermilk set the scene for some seriously bold native flavours and Montgomery cheddar was the potent star of both a cheese tartlet with beetroot as well as a nifty cheese and onion gougere which came on like a glammed-up Greggs bake (which Padella’s no-frills fresh pasta is affordable This Shoreditch iteration of the Borough Market stalwart sticks to its winning formula of delicious The menu is short without being restrictive offering the usual Italian suspects – olives and mains including the restaurant’s popular chilli and lemon and a rich beef shin parpadelle Cecconi's has been a London favourite since the 1970s Now under the watchful eye of the Soho House Group, their Shoreditch branch is a super slick space and prides itself on northern Italian cicchetti kicking off at 7.30am with a breakfast focaccia stuffed with mortadella fried egg and burrata. Due to the Soho House link there's some lowkey star-spotting to be done alongside the punchy menu of pizza pasta and big trad-leaning dishes such as saltimbocca alla romana fluffy focaccia with a bottle of montepulciano d'abruzzo is a perfectly respectable order. RecommendedCredit: Andy ParsonsA permanent Shoreditch home for the cult street-food vendors this stygian semi-industrial space feels like a medieval nightclub complete with throbbing beats and a man-tastic meat-loving vibe and it comes two ways – as a single hunk of flesh or shredded and snuggled inside a pillowy slightly sweet bun with a lick of barbecue sauce and bone-marrow butter We also rate Smokestak’s lavishly seasoned long-smoked beef ribs very highly. but there’s some very decent trattoria food on offer too (if you’re prepared to wait) and it’s worth adding a few nibbles to start – perhaps a trio of snooker ball-sized crocchè (Italy’s answer to jamón croquetas) RecommendedPhotograph: James MunsonThis fresh pasta specialist buzzes with activity as its pasta-makers deftly roll and fold their product behind the counter of the small although there is a sit-down tasting area further back The monthly changing menu offers just a handful of ‘folds’ with seasonal toppings but the signature dish of agnolotti cavour – ravioli filled with pork beef and spinach bathed in sage butter – is always available. RecommendedDishoomYou’re guaranteed a fun time at every branch of this slick Iran-via-India café and this Shoreditch outpost is no different overseen by an army of friendly staff, has 1970s-style decor based on the post-colonial Irani cafés of Bombay then move on to inventive Indian small plates with Dishoom signatures such as the black dal and Shoreditch specials including the slow-cooked lamb raan RecommendedPhotograph: LahpetYou can now take the road to Mandalay without leaving the East End by visiting this Burmese star on the fringes of Shoreditch Looking achingly stylish with its dark wood Lahpet’s distinctive crossbreed of Thai and Indian cuisine is very much its own – if you don’t believe us try one of its zingy signature salads spliced with split peas tea leaves and fish. It also does lovely plates of hake and deep bowls of coconut noodles too NICK ADDYMAN has been appointed Spitalfields Music’s new chair who has stepped down after nine years in the role His appointment comes as the London-based music charity’s chief executive moves into a new dual role of chief executive and artistic director a practising solicitor and founding member of the Parabis Group has been a board member for several arts organisations where he was also chair of the finance committee he said: “Music has the power to transform the lives of all and I am thrilled to be working alongside Sarah her team and all the trustees in delivering our mission “I am looking forward to meeting and working with all involved in our communities as we continue to develop and strengthen Spitalfields Music.” Gee said she was “excited about the future of our organisation with Nick as our chair”. She added: “We are embarking on a period of growth as we stabilise the charity post-Covid with a new business plan to underpin more music for East London deeper engagement with schools and community organisations and new pathways to support creatives which will sustain and nurture our sector.” You must be logged in to post a comment simple-seeming hour of music for soprano and lute(s) lay a spider-web of connections between outsiders in the City: rebels Elizabeth Kenny’s programme note wove it all together brilliantly; we could have heard even more of her talking during the concert Most of us could have done with seeing more than 15 minutes of the wonderful Nardus Williams one hears more of the text when one can see it being produced was the dramatic high point of a mostly gentle selection The Spitalfields Music commission from composer/baritone Roderick Williams and Rommi Smith winner of the Northern Writers’ Prize for Poetry too: Smith takes three Black Tudors (one presumably so) – Lucy Baynham “Queen of Turnmill Street”; Reasonable Blackman and fuses them with speculation in sonnet fantasies that are finer than her too-explanatory note suggested they would be But Williams R’s setting is disappointingly anodyne and though Wiiliams N has the brilliant upper register to manage it Not the most impactful of official finales to the evening there were odd frissons right at the start with Henry VIII’s music played and sung yards from what remains of his second and fifth wives' decapitated bodies (Chaplain Roger Hall told us compellingly how the masses of the executed were disinterred from the body of the church “Stories that ended in the Tower” gave us poignant and spitied Dowland and Bacheler Nardus’s decorative excellence wove magic around Ferrabosco and Caccini (the best “Amarilli” you could hope to hear) who spent time in the Tower during the Restoration and had taken guitar lessons from Italian immigrant Cesare Morelli gave us a spirited segue from a wistful Chaconne by Francisco/Francisque Corbetta to Sepan’s “Todos que muero” and the most masterly of the English word settings So many connections in such an exquisite if too-short space of time More information about text formats We urgently need financing to survive. 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And if you're looking for that extra gift for a friend or family member, why not treat them to a theartsdesk.com gift subscription Get a weekly digest of our critical highlights in your inbox each Thursday Simply enter your email address in the box below View previous newsletters Spitalfields Market is celebrating the diverse creative scene in London by spotlighting a range of artists during the month of October The vibrant East London destination has long been an inspirational part of the capital where different cultures and communities from around the world have come together and creativity has thrived Kicking the month off is a free exhibition “We Will Always Have Paris” in 41 Brushfield Street opening on Wednesday 2 October and running until Friday 11 October A creative partnership between East London-based fashion designer Mei-Hui Liu photographer Maryam Eisler and furniture designer Brodie Neill the exhibition will feature photography from Eisler with Liu’s voluminous garments set against the ever-so-romantic Parisian backdrop The space will also showcase Neill’s museum-grade benches made out of reclaimed materials FAWW Gallery proudly presents “The Nut Seller of Islington” an Autumn exhibition running from 17 October to 17 November vibrant work of graphic designer Rusty O’Shacklewell Held at FAWW Gallery’s iconic original and fully restored k.67 kiosk in Spitalfields the collection of work showcases a series of striking prints that celebrate the energetic fusion of London’s food and nightlife scenes including world renowned restaurants BRAT Each piece bursts with psychedelic color and captivating typography evoking the sensory experiences of the capital Limited edition prints are available for purchase starting at £95 making this a must-see event for art lovers and collectors alike Spitalfields will also be hosting its monthly Arts Market where 12 artists showcase their work on a permanent basis the Arts Market on Crispin Place has provided a supportive environment for emerging and established artists to present their work to locals and tourists alike with the diverse offering ranging from photography to oil paintings and illustrations To celebrate the arts takeover in Spitalfields three artists have shared reasons for their love affair with the inspiring East London destination Kelly McCann (at Spitalfields Market since 2021): “Spitalfields has such a diverse range of unique products for people to browse It’s a great option for shopping for yourself or others whilst supporting small businesses the arts market is a fantastic micro community support and inspire each other every month – those artists keep me going!” Sara Sherwood (at Spitalfields Market since 2017): “Spitalfields has a wonderful community of artists and general traders The artists and general stallholders are welcoming and offer high-quality art and interesting products from all over the world.” Charlie Edwards (at Spitalfields Market since 2021): “Spitalfields consistently comes out on top for both value and footfall so deciding to trade at Spitalfields Market has been an easy decision.” The Fashion District Festival is set to take over East London’s Spitalfields for its highly anticipated third iteration from 3 – 8 June 2025 The six-day festival will offer a celebration of sustainable conscious shoppers and start up entrepreneurs the festival centres around four key themes of WATCH the Fashion District Festival proudly partners with SXSW London showcasing global pioneers and trailblazers in fashion technology and sustainability The programme includes a live fashion performance showcase a curated pop-up shop and exclusive industry events WATCH: Experience a one-off fashion performance showcase that will celebrate London’s extraordinary fashion talent supported by our screen and content provider C-Screens tech and music to innovate and challenge ‘the catwalk’ Conscious shoppers can discover more sustainable ways to engage with fashion learn how to give clothing a second life and explore the latest trends in upcycling MAKE: Delivered by designer labels and brands to engage the wider public and digital fashion design to embed new values through creative experiences brands and investors can learn and connect at a series of roundtables and workshops that delve into the ideas and innovations driving change within the industry comments: “We’re thrilled to bring the Fashion District Festival back to East London’s Spitalfields this year spotlighting the next generation of talent and innovation in sustainability and in a new 2025 collaboration with SXSW London we will explore critical industry themes making it easier for communities to shop consciously while supporting a more sustainable and circular approach Our mission is to shift industry perspectives innovative and inclusive future for fashion.”  After popping up at Livat Hammersmith over the festive period pre-loved fashion concept store Charity Super.Mkt (which started life as a section at the Classic Car Boot Sale) is coming back to the capital for another pop-up at Old Spitalfields Market which features charity fashion from the likes of British Heart Foundation will have plenty of gifting opportunities and there might even be some designer labels on the rails too Since it started Charity Super.Mkt has raised nearly £3 million for charity and saved 102 tonnes of clothes from going to landfill so swing by the pop-up and help them continue the good work