citylikeyou — The Beehive — London by Kris Hofmann

London / Restaurant / Pub

Lots of traditional charming country pubs around the area, but it can a bit hit and miss. A really friendly one with amazing food (and a unusually large veggie selection…) is the Beehive in Epping Green; close to the Great Wood. It’s friendly enough you dare going there by yourself with the paper and are not at the mercy of local rubbernecks (“the rubberneck” = person who stares at strangers without any sign of guilt)

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The Beehive, Epping Green, London, United Kingdom

Animator Designer

Current city: London

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Kris is an animation director and designer from Austria, with an MA from the Royal College of Art. She has a passion for collecting and crafting beautiful objects, which she uses in her films. Kris lives and works in a beautiful old farmhouse in Hertfordshire.

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London / Shop

Quinto sells second-hand books. I spend a lot of time here and have found some inspiring books over the years, both at Quinto and the other shops on this road. Koenig Books on the corner is good for art books, too.

London / Cafe

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London / Art

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London / Park

The Royal Park offers great views of London and the city; As well as housing the Royal Observatory which includes a museum of astronomical and navigational tools, part of the National Maritime Museum.

London / Restaurant

Award-winning restaurant and creative hub. Introducing great chefs from a variety of countries and cuisines.