East London is attracting a new wave of talented young chefs, writes Rosie Birkett in her new book, East London Food, enlivening an already vibrant food scene. Have a butcher’s at six of the best.
Towpath, Hackney
Towpath, Hackney
Roast smoked haddock with sweetcorn salsa and soft-boiled egg at Towpath.
Open March to November, 36 De Beauvoir Cres, Hackney, +44 207 254 7606
Towpath, Hackney
Towpath, Hackney
Lori De Mori (right) with her daughter Mikaela at Towpath.
Open March to November, 36 De Beauvoir Cres, Hackney, +44 207 254 7606
E Pellicci, Bethnal Green
E Pellicci, Bethnal Green
E Pellicci.
332 Bethnal Green Rd, Bethnal Green, +44 207 739 4873
E Pellicci, Bethnal Green
E Pellicci, Bethnal Green
Nevio, Anna and Maria Pellicci, and cousin Tony at E Pellicci.
332 Bethnal Green Rd, Bethnal Green, +44 207 739 4873
Lyle’s, Hackney
Lyle’s, Hackney
Lyle’s, where the vibe is fun and prices are reasonable.
Tea Building, 56 Shoreditch High St, Hackney, +44 203 011 5911, lyleslondon.com
Lyle’s, Hackney
Lyle’s, Hackney
Asparagus, chicken vinaigrette, buckwheat and Burford Brown egg at Lyle’s.
Open March to November, 36 De Beauvoir Cres, Hackney, +44 207 254 7606
Lyle’s, Hackney
Lyle’s, Hackney
Lyle’s co-owners, John Ogier (left) and James Lowe.
Tea Building, 56 Shoreditch High St, Hackney, +44 203 011 5911, lyleslondon.com
Hill & Szrok, Hackney
Hill & Szrok, Hackney
Alex Szrok at Hill & Szrok, Hackney.
60 Broadway Market, Hackney, +44 207 254 8805, hillandszrok.co.uk
Hill & Szrok, Hackney
Hill & Szrok, Hackney
Aged Hereford rump steak with Tewkesbury mustard and grilled runner beans with anchovy chilli vinaigrette at Hill & Szrok, Hackney.
60 Broadway Market, Hackney, +44 207 254 8805, [hillandszrok.co.uk](/60 Broadway Market, Hackney, +44 207 254 8805, hillandszrok.co.uk)
Hill & Szrok, Hackney
Hill & Szrok, Hackney
Hill & Szrok, specialising in Organic and Free Range Meat.
60 Broadway Market, Hackney, +44 207 254 8805, hillandszrok.co.uk
Rochelle Canteen, Arnold Circus
Rochelle Canteen, Arnold Circus
Margot Henderson and Anna Tobias of Rochelle Canteen.
Rochelle School, Arnold Circus, +44 207 729 5677, [arnoldandhenderson.com](/Rochelle School, Arnold Circus, +44 207 729 5677, arnoldandhenderson.com)
Rochelle Canteen, Arnold Circus
Rochelle Canteen, Arnold Circus
Rochelle Canteen’s lamb’s tongue, green beans and green sauce.
Rochelle School, Arnold Circus, +44 207 729 5677, [arnoldandhenderson.com](/Rochelle School, Arnold Circus, +44 207 729 5677, arnoldandhenderson.com)
Rochelle Canteen, Arnold Circus
Rochelle Canteen, Arnold Circus
Rochelle Canteen’s fomer school bike shed.
Rochelle School, Arnold Circus, +44 207 729 5677, [arnoldandhenderson.com](/Rochelle School, Arnold Circus, +44 207 729 5677, arnoldandhenderson.com)
Violet, Hackney
Violet, Hackney
Violet, Hackney
Violet, Hackney
Wild garlic and feta quiche at Violet.
47 Wilton Way, Hackney, +44 207 275 8360, violetcakes.com
