Halloween at Styx

Halloween at Styx

A chilling night of Halloween festivities is taking place at Styx this Friday, with the arts venue playing host to a monstrous mix of cabaret, mime, burlesque and live music – and fancy dress is very much encouraged. For this Halloween night the Tottenham Hale venue...
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...
Last of the Summer Wine?

Last of the Summer Wine?

Franz Kugler was a keen entrepreneur. Recognising the growing popularity of cycling in post Great War Germany, he set about contriving a cycle route leading straight from Munich to his bar, the Kugleralm, some 12 miles from the city. Seizing upon this golden...
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...