Leila McAlister's grocery shop and café off Arnold Circus, Shoreditch. You can find the best of everything, from jars of horseradish to eggs and croissants.

Situated on Lewisham Way Meze Mangal cooks up the best Turkish cuisine in South London with its massive charcoal grill situated for all to see, the smells and atmosphere are great. Always busy so make sure to book in advance.

The best ice cream I have ever tasted in England – You are allowed any and every flavor and they shape it into a rose.

A great place to wander get lost and and escape the city.

The best live jazz band I ever heard was at a packed out night in Brilliant Corners. I was happy to be squashed.