North London Food & Culture

Eating & Drinking

Coffee

Cheeky Coffee: Tower 47

It’s a new kind of coffee shop in more ways than one. Try the delicate flavours from a syphon, and then wander the art gallery, creative spaces and music studios behind

Community

In Pictures: Dirty Burger Vauxhall

It’s a year to the day since Kentishtowners queued around the block to try their first Dirty Burger. So what’s the brand new one in Vauxhall like?

Fashion

Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Clare Zerny, artisan patissier

‘I used to pretend I only had one cat so I didn’t have to pay two insurance policies’

Community

Famous for 15 minutes? How this local (Texan) boy wooed the BBC Dragons

He showed up, he sang, he conquered. How Joe Walters got offers from almost every Dragon in the Den – and what he plans to do with the dosh

Drink

Review: Muya, Brecknock Road

With rare spice mixes and beguiling textures, this Ethiopian is well worth a stop-off on Brecknock

Community

Watch Kentishtowner “Texas” Joe on this weekend’s Dragon’s Den

He’s married to Daisy from hit local band Kitty, Daisy And Lewis. And now this meat-chewin’ Texan is about to hit the big time – starting with an appearance on the classic BBC show this Sunday night. Don’t miss it…

Food

Top 5 places to eat before Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

Where’s best for a quick but decent bite when dashing to an al fresco production?

Coffee

Kentishtowner Presents… Under the Overground on Thurs 22 Aug

Fancy coming to our first ever bash co-hosted with creative local types Fields Beneath, Shebeen and Flour of London? Read on…

Food

Review: The Star, Dartmouth Park

Cucumber spaghetti. Deep-fried bocconcini. Dandelion. The Star in Dartmouth Park has had a bit of a menu upgrade – but is it now destination, or just a good local?

Art

Free Weekend? A brief guide to art, history and food in King’s Cross

Take a moment to consider this fascinating area’s history, galleries, museums and new places to eat. And don’t miss our tips on the best “pop-up” activities this summer below

About Kentishtowner

The award-winning print and online title Kentishtowner was founded in 2010 and is part of London Belongs To Me, a citywide network of travel guides for locals. For more info on what we write about and why, see our About section.