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Sayer St. Burgers, Hoxton, food review: ‘An utterly smashing time’

‘To dismiss this as just fast food, elevated pub grub, or an on-trend gimmick would be hasty’

Author: Gabriel Wilding

Sayer St. Burgers, Hoxton, food review: ‘An utterly smashing time’

TA-KO, Stoke Newington, food review: ‘It’s the little touches that count’

The Mexican restaurant is back with a bang after a flood forced its owners to rebuild

Author: Gabriel Wilding

TA-KO, Stoke Newington, food review: ‘It’s the little touches that count’

Doña, Stoke Newington, food review: ‘A boisterous, mezcal-fuelled good time’

The popular bar has added Honduran-inspired small plates to its weekend offering

Author: Gabriel Wilding

Doña, Stoke Newington, food review: ‘A boisterous, mezcal-fuelled good time’

Barge East, Hackney Wick, food review: ‘Charming and luxurious’

Perfectly-sized roasts are the star of the iconic restaurant-on-a-boat

Author: Gabriel Wilding

Barge East, Hackney Wick, food review: ‘Charming and luxurious’

Big Night, Morning Lane, food review: ‘Fun, funky and fascinating’

This yakitori venture’s ‘hehe-hoho approach’ is delightful enough to overcome its small portions

Author: Gabriel Wilding

Big Night, Morning Lane, food review: ‘Fun, funky and fascinating’

TT, Kingsland Road, food review: ‘The meat outdances the veg’

TT, formerly TT Liquor, launches its first permanent restaurant, and its offering is ‘charmingly robust’

Author: Gabriel Wilding

TT, Kingsland Road, food review: ‘The meat outdances the veg’

75 Slices, Three Colts Tavern, food review: ‘Almost acceptable – until the dips run out’

The new pop-up at the Bethnal Green pub is a misstep in pizza’s inexorable rise across the UK

Author: Gabriel Wilding

75 Slices, Three Colts Tavern, food review: ‘Almost acceptable – until the dips run out’

Chakana, Broadway Market, food review: ‘The tongue never quite catches up to the eye’

The dishes at this Peruvian restaurant are visually stunning, but they’re more style than substance

Author: Gabriel Wilding

Chakana, Broadway Market, food review: ‘The tongue never quite catches up to the eye’

‘A touch ludicrous, but childishly enjoyable’

Looking Glass Cocktail Club is ‘doing something fresh and fantastic’ with drinks inspired by popular culture

Author: Gabriel Wilding

‘A touch ludicrous, but childishly enjoyable’

‘Stimulating and quality ingredients set this place apart’

Commercial Street’s Taco Taco seems a great option for a quick lunch – and a very reasonable meal deal helps

Author: Gabriel Wilding

‘Stimulating and quality ingredients set this place apart’

Breaking Bread

Chardin and dough are on the menu as our resident food historian makes a welcome return

Author: Gillian Riley

Breaking Bread

Arepa & Co, Oslo Hackney, food review: ‘I want to eat arepas and to hell with the bloat’

The Venezuelan restaurant chain impresses with its new residency

Author: Gabriel Wilding

Arepa & Co, Oslo Hackney, food review: ‘I want to eat arepas and to hell with the bloat’