Quick, easy, cheap thai food. It's fairly new to me, but easily makes this list.

I am definitely not precious about the materials I use to make my work, but every so often I find myself in need of something more specialised. L.Cornelissen & Son is a beautiful and well stocked art supply shop with extremely knowledgable staff.

Not the most exciting place inside, but a lovely rooftop area which not all that many people seem to know about, 2 mins walk from Old St station. If it's packed then The Red Lion is just up the road.

Mini mini mini..delicious steamed milk buns.

A go to spot for me that is close to home! Place image not by me