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The essential dishes (and drinks) to try at Leyton's fiery new food festival
Plus: Gravity Well's surprising new menu, Le Regret's summer must, the secret of Jampot's sauces - and tenner roasts at the 'Princess Diana' Cafe
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Stephen Emms
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Why Leytonstone's tiny dim sum joint is still packing them in
Plus: Tilbury Road's new cocktail shop, thoughts on Leytonstone's latest pizzeria - and the East London indie cinema looking to open in E11
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Stephen Emms
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A summer pilgrimage to the Oyster Shack and Seafood Bar, Epping Forest
Plus: an underrated Turkish on Lea Bridge Road, fat cod sarnies on the canal, local fish 'n' chip dinners - and Leyton's filthiest hot subs
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Stephen Emms
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A 'religious experience': on the trail of Homies On Donkeys at 8
Plus: Grill Bird at Loop reviewed, Apus' tenner takeaways - and heard of Rumi's Masala Tiffin yet?
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Stephen Emms

July 2025

The Thai restaurant taking over the former Singburi
Plus: Patty & Bun arrive in E11, Leyton Arts Festival, Bamboo Mat reclaim Nuevo Sur, CCP Home Kitchen's must-try bun - and 2025's tastiest vegan…
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Stephen Emms
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George's Cafe - the Leytonstone classic still going strong after 42 years
Plus: Crumbs Bakery comes to Tilbury Road, the story of Papi's Munchies, Rookwood Village - and 2025's most outstanding set lunch so far
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Stephen Emms
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The legacy of Morny Bakehouse: first Loop - next up, Chunk Provisions
Plus: Forno opens in Leytonstone, a local festival special, KERB debriefed, Coronation Square launches and Curry On Naanstop reviewed
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Stephen Emms
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Tun or tapas? Leyton Midland's latest two arrivals
Plus: Prince Of Wales Leyton to reopen, Tamping Grounds x Stone Mini Market and Appetite East Village reviewed
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Stephen Emms
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June 2025

Singburi E1: what we ate, the vibe - and tips to secure a spot
Plus: Leytonstone newcomer's value lunch, Francis Road's Scottalia interviewed - and Le Regret's must-try heatwave tipple
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Stephen Emms
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KERB Francis Road: finally all the details we've been waiting for
With 20 traders every Saturday, this is way more than just a streetfood market
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Stephen Emms
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CCP Home Kitchen: 'I wanted to open a place that sold real Chinese home food'
Plus: Forest Gate's underrated foodie hotspot, Singburi 2.0 opens, a Portuguese special - and world-class chefs descend on E11 this weekend
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Stephen Emms
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The area’s best new pizza? An intimate tour of Leyton’s rebooted boozer
Plus: Short Road Pizza interviewed, Leyton Craft Collective reviewed, Gjana Bakery opens, Devil's Botany and Leytonstone Tavern's small plates
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Stephen Emms
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