Tottenham’s amazing, grimacing theatre

Tottenham’s amazing, grimacing theatre

ast year the inclusive theatre company, Haringey Shed, brought their production of The Dividing Line to The Bernie Grant Arts Centre and this year they are back with the joyfully titled “The Amazing Journey of The Grimacing Podge or The Missing Me.” “Grimacing Podge” was the nickname given to a grumpy child at a wedding. The...

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South Tottenham’s new jazz age

South Tottenham’s new jazz age

y curiosity was piqued when I was asked to go a venue named Balabam. I pride myself on knowing the local musical hot spots but I had never heard of Balabam, which opened last year. I was pleasantly surprised to see it was a lovely venue in a location that was previously a pub. The mere thought of being in a place that once...

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Local Table: Recipes inspired by Lo Sfizio, West Green Rd

Local Table: Recipes inspired by Lo Sfizio, West Green Rd

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ne of the newest additions to West Green Road is a great little deli called Lo Sfizio. It’s run by Mustapha Mouflih, who we interviewed on Seventhsister last year. He is owner and head chef at both Passione e Tradizione (located almost opposite the deli), plus the award-winning Anima e Cuore...

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Get down at Blockorama Steel Pan Extravaganza

Get down at Blockorama Steel Pan Extravaganza

oin North London’s Pan Nation Steel Orchestra this Saturday for their annual Blockorama Steel Band Extravaganza. The afternoon promises sweet Caribbean vibes including fantastic live music, local Caribbean food and DJ sets, to ensure it’s a feast for the all senses. And add to that free entry for all the family. The event, now...

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A Venezuelan feast takes over the kitchen at Craving Coffee

A Venezuelan feast takes over the kitchen at Craving Coffee

raving Coffee, the popular Markfield Road-based cafe, is well known throughout N17 and beyond for its weekend Tottenham Socials and kitchen takeovers. Held over the summer months, they’re a great place to try delicious street food, sample craft beers, wines and cocktails and enjoy the latest exhibition on show. This weekend,...

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On the beat in Bruce Grove

On the beat in Bruce Grove

can’t remember being told not to trust the police, but growing up I never did. A strong statement but perhaps not surprising when you learn I'm Black British and was brought up in Tottenham. I was a curious (read: nosey) child, and snatches of adult conversation about police run-ins left a lasting impression. My dad has since...

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Help the party return to the Ploughman RiverFest

Help the party return to the Ploughman RiverFest

ast year the Tottenham Ploughman RiverFest was a huge hit, with over 8,000 people attending to tuck into locally made cheese, drink local beer, dance along to folk music in the sunshine and importantly - learn simple things we can all do to make the polluted rivers of London healthier. This year could see the party return -...

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