Shoreditch’s inaugural beer festival will take place on Thursday 19th – Friday 22nd April at Strongroom Bar & Kitchen, 120-124 Curtain Road. Strongroom Bar is THE destination venue in Shoreditch with activities kicking off at midday and going on to late each day of the festival. Live music will be played throughout the festival, in keeping with the musical heritage of Strongroom Bar. Beer lovers and Beer beginners will have the opportunity to come together and taste well-known, as well as up-and-coming beers from all over London, with over 25 being showcased.

Strongroom London Beer Festival takes place from midday until late; Thursday 19th April – Sunday 22nd April 2012 at Strongroom Bar & Kitchen, 120-124 Curtain Road, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3SQ.

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Rivington Grill focuses on the best of British food and cooking.  They offer a broad seasonal menu which reflects the heritage of Britain and they use ingridents sourced from small independent suppliers, where possible.  As we are now firmly in Spring, signature ingridents include, new turnips, wild asparagus, cornish new potatoes, Jersey Royals, spring greens, wild sea kale and St George’s mushrooms.  The spring lamb comes from the British fields and they have short gull’s eggs until 15th May.

Rivington Shoreditch

28 – 30 Rivington Street

EC2A 3DZ

020 7729 7053

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Fancy some Italian fine dining ‘down the ditch’? look no further than the hidden gem that is Bottega Prelibato on Rivington Street.  I was fortunate enough to enjoy the pleasure of having a meal at this fine Italian eatery thanks to the lovely people at Base Property, after having been a monthly competition winner.

Bottega Prelibato was established in 2008 and reflects co founders Gianfillipo and Andrea’s passion for food and arts.  The restaurant quickly became very popular amongst those that live and work in Shoreditch.  The restaurant is renowned for its lively atmosphere largely due to the welcoming atmosphere and basement art gallery.

As you enter the restaurant staff are very welcoming and friendly as they show you to your seats and ensure you are comfortable.  Their food range includes fresh Italian products with a homemade feel.  You are treated to a truly unique experience as their lunch time and evening menu changes every day and the polite staff take the time to explain the day’s menu and what is included in each item.

For starters I enjoyed the goats cheese and peppers which was simply sublime, the goats cheese and peppers was prepared to perfection.  Goats cheese is often one of those dishes that can become very overpowering, but the dish had the perfect classic goats cheese taste, whilst remaining light and fluffy.

The main dish of sea bass fillet and baby squids was simply to die for, the sea bass had such a beautiful soft texture that literally melted in your mouth. Portion sizes are generous without leaving you feeling to full for dessert.  The restaurant is also very reasonably priced considering the super high quality of the food, one could easily enjoy a meal a full 3 course meal for around £25 – 30 per head and I guarantee it will be worth every penny.

Bottega Prelibato. 45, Rivington St. London. EC2A 3QB – The Finest Italian food.

020 7739 4995

www.prelibato.com

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The Diner is an Authentic American Diner that’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Diner is situated in the heart of Shoreditch on Curtain road (right next to Fix 126) they also have branches in Camden, Soho, Islington and Kensal Rise. The Diner interior is colourful and bright and is kitted out with comfy red leather booths and on all the tables there are bottles of heinz tomato ketchup and french mustard.

They have all day breakfast, which includes pancakes, breakfast burrito’s, waffles, french toast, hash browns and the Hungry Man’s Breakfast as well as a selection of salads, burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, desserts, milkshakes and much much more. My favourite food at The Diner include; Banana Pancakes, Mexican Breakfast (2 Eggs, Chorizo, Black Beans, Tortilla & Tomato Salsa), Mexican burger, The Diablo, Chicken Fajita, Onion Rings, Sweet Potato Fries, Chilli Cheese Fries, Chicken Caesar, Hot Chocolate and there variety of shakes.

It’s also great as the waiters and waitresses are shoreditch cool and fit in great with the 1950′s vibe.

It’s a great place for casual meetings and catching up with friends for all american comfort food any day anytime of the week with there 50′s style decor and rock n roll tunes.

The Diner, 128-130 Curtain Road, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3AQ

020 7729 4452

Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun – 9.30am – 11.30pm

Thu, Fri, Sat – 9.30am-12am

http://www.goodlifediner.com/#

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Last saturday to celebrate a friends birthday we headed out to Avalon. We got there just in time for happy hour (2 cocktails for £8…Nice!!). I went for the passion fruit daiquiri, my 2 other friends went for mojitos and my other friend had a mango daiquiri. I have to give a big thank you to the barman who knew what to offer and how to make a variety of drinks as unfortunately there wasn’t a bar menu and the bar women he was with only knew how to do mixers and mojito’s, so the barmen was in high demand from us cocktail girls.

That aside the decor of the place is glitzy and has luxurious furnishings drawn from asian influences. They have a shi-sha bar (need to go there next time around) and a great dancefloor where the DJ was playing club classics and a mixture of RnB, Hip-Hop, Dance and Garage. We had a fab night singing and dancing the night away.

Avalon, 141- 143 Shoreditch High Street, Shoreditch, London, E1 6JE

http://avalonshoreditch.com/

Tel: 02077396169

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Discovered this little coffee shop last week. It is quaint and right next to The Diner, Shoreditch (YUM!!). I love the look and feel of the place. It’s a great place for catch up’s and meetings due to the seating arrangements and on the left hand side there is a little booth area; which gets taken up pretty quickly. They have an assortment of coffees and teas and delicious looking pastries (which I have yet to try). There Flat White is called a Flat What (Love It). The staff are cool, friendly and very shoreditch, I even got some coffee art on my Mocha (Nice way to start the day), which is always nice plus the price is right and they have free wi-fi. So all in all it’s all good and if you are around you should definitely stop by.

My next trip will consist of a latte and a tasty pastry for sure!!!!

FIX 126, 126 Curtain Road, Shoreditch,London EC2A 3PJ

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For as long as I can remember I have been eating bagels from here (10/11 yrs old til present) mainly cream cheese. This is due to the fact my dad says it is the best beigel place and he used to come here when he was 18/19 and yes he still goes there today at times the family insists that he drives there just for bagels.

Enough family talk! It’s all about the bagels.

Within walking distance of Shoreditch High Street station not to far from RichMix and Boxpark. Situated on the famous Brick Lane is Bagel Bake it has been there since 1977 and I have to say they do the best bagels ever. The large bonus is that it is open 24 hours 7 days a week. Yes, you read correctly, 7 days a week.Usually I’m there in the late afternoon/evening eating a cream cheese bagel. But after a morning visit to Boxpark I broke away from my usual cream cheese and went for a Hot Salt Beef bagel with mustard and it did not disappoint; the bagel is warm and the hot salt beef amount is generous as is the mustard (After sinking my teeth into it I knew lunch was out the question). Fresh ingredients, wide selection of fillings, generous portions, nice staff and value for money 24/7. It’s all good. What’s not to love.

Next time round I may try something sweet like a almond slice or cheesecake.

Beigel Bake Brick Lane Bakery, 159 Brick Lane, E1 6SB

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If there was ever a place to escape the hustle and bustle of city and life, and withdraw yourself into a calm, collected, nurturing atmosphere, then Haggerston Tea Rooms is the place to be.

Just a stone’s throw from Haggerston station, the Tea Room provides a unique, fulfilling sense of enjoyment not only in its high quality products, but in its intention to give the best customer service possible.

The locally produced jams and inviting artwork encourage relaxation and conversation; just how tea was meant to be taken! Artisan bread and an attractive variety of jams, cakes and soothing teas are waiting to be tasted again and again; because once you’ve visited this cosy almost-home, it’ll be hard to stay away.

Frankly, Haggerston Tea Rooms is much, much more than a shop. It is a gem that glorifies the unique traditions that made Britain what it is, and with the approachable and friendly staff, the Tea Room honestly won’t feel any different than your front room.

Haggerston Tearoom, 224 Haggerston Road, London, E8 4HT

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Just a short stroll from the Hoxton tube and the world famous Geffrye museum you will find the charming Moreti Cafe.  With it’s trendy warm atmosphere, quirky interior and welcomig passionate owner you’ll feel right at home and never want to leave.

Downstairs you will find a vibrant eclectic basement filled with a mixture of North African furnishings and country and western mosaic styled walls. It’s the perfect place to relax and unwind whilst making use of the free WIFI. You can reserve the area or hire it out for private parties or functions.

Poem of the Week…

“Now Madjid is happily wed

He wants to spend more time in bed

But he is a pro

So to work he will go

Cos his customers need to be fed”.

Moreti Cafe has a wide selection of good quality, value for money food, where you can come and try our special dish of the day, using the finest ingerdients to create our freshly made sauces, homemade pasta’s and delicious treats.

Photography by Susana Rodriguez.

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The McQueen Shoreditch is located on Tabernacle Street is a lounge bar, restaurant and club and is one of the trendiest night spots down the ditch.  Offering ’boutique clubbing’ with a live stage for live bands and a dedciated DJ booth.  Chic styling and an unpretentious crowd makes for one the very best night’s out in Shoreditch.

McQueen Shoreditch

55-60 Tabernacle Street

London

EC2A 4AA

www.mcqueen-shoreditch.co.uk

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