Brick Lane

Sheba on Brick Lane

By Nick Purves ⋅ December 17, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

The Bangla Shank had been slow-roasted. The way the meat came off the bone was like pulling off a woman’s stocking

The Brewery Boys

By Nicole Rapaport ⋅ August 17, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Word on the street is that two London entrepreneurs are set to resurrect the name of the once famous Truman’s beer

Designer Sales UK

By Emilie Reymond ⋅ May 3, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Don’t expect a cosy, romantic, barocco vintage sample sale atmosphere. Think big warehouse-style, no frills shopping

Brick Lane’s Easter Rummage Sale

By Sarah Penny ⋅ March 31, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

American Apparel’s rummage sale will save London from a weekend of Easter eggs and dodgy Western movie re-runs

Showcase at Café 1001

By Jessica Meins ⋅ July 13, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

I must admit it had been a while since I had journeyed to this part of London.

The All Star Lanes Chilli-Off

By Nick Purves ⋅ July 5, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

It’s the hottest day of the year and I’m at a chilli-off. Ha ha The London Word, very funny.

Simply Madonna: Materials of the Girl

By Gemma Hughes ⋅ February 28, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Billed on the invite as ‘the world’s largest collection of Madonna’s film and stage-worn clothing and artefacts’ and with tighter security than a US airport, I was getting excited about this one. I was only egged on further by taking a bona fide, card-carrying Madonna-mental fan along with me. And, as it turns out, it’s a [...]

Brick Lanes’ All Star Lanes

By Douglas Blyde ⋅ February 27, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

I ate so much meat that I think I harmed myself. The venue for this chicken, pork, beef and lamb feast: All-Star Lanes’ ‘Luncheonette’, which ironically only serves midday meals at weekends. Their latest boutique bowling alley occupies part of the increasingly interesting Old Truman Brewery off Brick lane. Whilst bouncers prowl the entrance, inside [...]