Then and Now

Then and Now

It’s now five years to the week since the front pages were ablaze with the image of the inferno that was Carpetright, from the first night of the Tottenham riots. That image was to become one of the most iconic snapshots of what was a tumultuous moment in both...
New River Studios brings a sense of community to Eade Road

New River Studios brings a sense of community to Eade Road

The café-bar at New River Studios is one of the few food and drink outlets in the Warehouse District. It provides a funky and fun environment in which to relax and socialise. On my first visit, I couldn’t help but think, ‘I am far too old and uncool to be here.’ As it...
This One’s For The Grown-ups: Play Days

This One’s For The Grown-ups: Play Days

There are generally two reactions to the idea of a day of ‘play’ for adults. The first is a seaside-postcard kind of snigger, the second is a more enthusiastic ‘ooh, great idea’. This weekend, there’s an event at Lordship Rec designed to cater to those of you firmly...
Going for a Turkish on Green Lanes

Going for a Turkish on Green Lanes

If you are going to eat out on Green Lanes, chances are you’re going for a Turkish. It’s great to see a host of restaurants breaking up the scene a bit – Autograf for Polish delights, Bun & Bar for, well, the obvious. Nonetheless, it was Turkish food I was after...