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...
Getting happy and healthy at Tri Prana

Getting happy and healthy at Tri Prana

It was a grey, autumn morning. The kind of morning when you don’t know whether to go out in a T-shirt or your winter coat (so I decided to wear my rain mac). Having hustled the kids to school I trudged down Phillip Lane to Tri Prana café for a bite to eat. It wasn’t...
Stocking up on comfort food at The Larder

Stocking up on comfort food at The Larder

‘Are you open to the public?’ This was the question that I overheard most frequently on my visit to The Larder a few weeks ago, during its first week of trading. This bright and airy café is indeed open to all and, on that particular sunny day, the doors were open...
Summer recipes for the perfect BBQ

Summer recipes for the perfect BBQ

The likes of Green Lanes and West Green Road, Tottenham Farmer’s Market and the Indoor Latin Market are a constant source of culinary inspiration. With the colourful fruit and veg displays, fresh breads and a never-ending array of interesting ingredients, it’s...
What’s the buzz about the Beehive?

What’s the buzz about the Beehive?

At first glance, the Beehive could be any other mock Tudor boozer. The characteristic whitewashed exterior, dark wood beams and high-slated roof looks like so many dotted around the country. But step inside, and it’s a little bit different. Whether you’re on the hunt...