A food odyssey

A food odyssey

How did you get started in cooking? I originally came over just with a passion for London, I was a real Anglophile and I have been here for nearly 28 years now. I had this dream about directing theatre on the London stage. So, I came fresh out of university [from the...
LOVEN presents

LOVEN presents

Behind the cold, industrial facade of an otherwise nondescript building on Norman road, locals in the know can enjoy the best of handcrafted pizza in an ever changing environment. The buzzer sounds and a friendly voice crackles through the tiny speaker. I am welcomed...
What’s new at the 100-year old Holcombe market?

What’s new at the 100-year old Holcombe market?

If Holcombe Road Market feels a bit different from other markets popping up in Tottenham, there’s a reason for that: it’s been around for nearly 100 years. A long-awaited revamp (the money for which had been pledged all the way back in 2012) saw new paving, parking,...
Big Bowl Noodle: fresh food and a fresh new look

Big Bowl Noodle: fresh food and a fresh new look

The first thing to say about the Big Bowl Noodle is that it isn’t new. The second thing to say is that it is absolutely delicious. The family-run Chinese restaurant has been a staple feature on Philip Lane for 17 years. But don’t be fooled by the familiar sign – a...