North London Food & Culture

Eating & Drinking

Eating & Drinking

The affordable BYOB grill a moment from Hampstead Heath

Dar's Grill is still a hidden bargain even in this expensive swathe of North London
Kiki
Eating & Drinking

Kiki, Kentish Town – review

Chef Keita Tano is aiming "to bring dishes common in Japan but rarely seen in London", says Joshua Harrison
Eating & Drinking

The Crown, Highgate: ‘well worth the steep climb’ – review

This revamped hilltop pub impresses with a former Dusty Knuckle head chef in the kitchen
Eating & Drinking

Two secret spots on Holloway? Alcedo bistro and new cocktail bar Gemist

An experienced chef heads up a humble dining room: afterwards, sup in the nearby railway arches
Eating & Drinking

A beginner’s guide to…Yacob’s Kitchen, Haverstock Hill

Load up with a bowlful of nutrients for a tenner on Belsize Park's lower slopes
Eating & Drinking

Archway’s St John’s Tavern now back after £1 million refurbishment

The landmark Junction Road boozer has reopened today after a pricey reboot
Lord Southampton
Eating & Drinking

Lord Southampton NW5 review: ‘the food is one to watch’

In a few months the refurbed Gospel Oak boozer has become a hot local destination
Eating & Drinking

Gipsy Queen reopens as Gipsy Queen Tavern

It's back with a slightly new name - but otherwise business as usual
All images: Secret Artist NW5
Eating & Drinking

All change at Caliendo’s Gelato and Camden’s Cheese Bar

Why two local businesses are rethinking their offer over the long hot summer

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