by Annem Hobson | Jun 17, 2016 | Books
Tucked away on a side street lives one of Wood Green’s greatest hidden gems. For those in the know, it’s a mecca for all things literary, a jazzy piccolo rift of eccentricity behind the mundane drumbeat of consumer drudgery better known as the High Road. This eden I...
by Annem Hobson | Jun 7, 2016 | Food & Drink
West Green Road is already well-known for its colourful blend of cultures, but now there is an added South America vibe in the shape of a new Colombian café. Although small, El Arepazo stands out with its vibrant shop front. It opened in early April but is already...
by Annem Hobson | May 26, 2016 | Things to do
Two bank holidays in one month always seems too good to be true. Sure, you could celebrate by taking long lie-ins and relaxing in the sun*, but if you’re looking for something different to do this weekend, we’ve got a few suggestions for you… *DISCLAIMER:...
by Annem Hobson | May 23, 2016 | Food & Drink
Philip Lane might not seem like the most obvious place for a sushi restaurant, but that didn’t stop Naomi Simpson from opening Sushi Heads here two months ago. No stranger to working with food, Naomi grew up in the kitchen of her parents’ restaurant in Osaka, washing...
by Annem Hobson | May 13, 2016 | Food & Drink
Strolling through the neighbourhood with the sun shining and a spring in my step, and passing the arts centre that bears his name on the way to West Green Road, I was reminded of the formidable figure of the late Bernie Grant. In turn, I was reminded of his native...
