Joy in Marylebone - A Pop-up Cafe, Plant Shop, and Weekly Supper Club

 

Joy, Stevie Parle's pop-up restaurant at Portobello Dock has now moved to 94 Marylebone High Street, W1U 4RG, as a cafe, plant shop, and home to a weekly supper club.  I visited earlier this week and found a large space with a high-ceiling, and I'm told that the weekly Thursday night supper clubs will start in mid September.  PS - try the chocolate cake from the cafe - it's divine!

"JOY, the Pandemic pop-up restaurant, farm shop-grocery store, plant shop, some time Jazz club and occasional wontoneria opened in July 2020 by Tom Dixon and Stevie Parle is no longer at Portobello Dock. We are are on a constant search for an engaging and exciting permanent location we need to continue to to bring JOY.

For now, we have a little home at 94 Marylebone High St, where we sell beautiful house plants, cook a tiny menu each day using the super-fresh Kent garden produce we’re known for. Once a week Stevie and Vincenzo cook a dinner in the shop for around 30 people."

When - Open Daily 'for a few months'

Where - 94 Marylebone High Street, W1U 4RG

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Bookings - from the Joy website

Joy on Instagram

Joy Website

Stevie Parle on Instagram

Bruno's Bakes & Coffee - A Pop-up French Bakery on Brick Lane

Bruno's Bakes & Coffee is a pop-up independent bakery & coffee shop at 202 Brick Lane (the Bethnal Green Road end, near to Bacon St).  It was created by award winning pastry chef Bruno Breillet, and has previously been open in Rochester, Kent, but has now moved to London with this pop-up, provisionally open until the end of May.  Expect lots of freshly baked French patisserie both sweet and savoury.  Sounds wonderful!

"Bruno's Bakes & Coffee is a small independent bakery/coffee shop specializing in classic French and modern American cakes, tarts and savoury items.
Bruno Breillet is the pastry chef and he makes everything on site.  You could come in on any given day and find a classic Breton Kouign Amann sitting next to a Peanut Butter and Chocolate Pie, or a Strawberry Tart next to a Caramel Popcorn Cheesecake.  We also have a small savory menu based around Croque Monsieurs, perhaps having three or four different kinds to choose from.   Basically, our menu changes constantly depending on Bruno’s mood and of course our customers’ desires.  Bruno has won a Master Chef Live/BBC Good Food Show Bursary Award and has received a total of 5 stars from the Guild of Fine Food’s Great Taste Awards.  He’s been featured in Delicious Magazine and has recipes in the DK book, Chocolate: Indulge Your Inner Chocoholic."

When - Weds-Sun until 31st May 2018
10am - 6pm

Where - Bruno's Bakes & Coffee, 202 Brick Lane, E1 6SA

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Link - Facebook page

The Candy Crush Cafe Two-Day Pop-up in Soho

Candy Crush is opening a pop-up boardgame cafe at 19 Greek Street, Soho on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th June 2017, to help launch their new Candy Crush Boardgame.  Set out over 4 floors there will be cakes, cocktails and more, plus los of places to play the games, which include Top Trumps.  It's open to over 18s only, and is free to get into.

"A new adults-only, pop-up board game café featuring super-sized games is coming to London’s Soho this month. Inspired by the sweet and delicious world of mobile hit game Candy Crush, the café celebrates the current range of Candy Crush-themed board games and is the latest in a wave of venues offering grown-ups the chance to indulge in an old-school pastime.
The Candy Crush board game café will be spread out across four storeys taking commuters’ favourite mobile game to a whole new level.
Adults will enter a world of pure temptation at the Cupcake Carnival on level one – a tasty cafe serving the best Candy Crush themed cocktails, wines, beers and soft drinks. Sweet treats will be provided by London bakery, Mary Lou’s Bakehouse – think Rainbow cake and cupcakes packed with lollipops, striped candy and popping treats.
Visitors can compete against one-another with a game of giant Candy Crush Games in Caramel Cove on level two or go head-to-head in a game of giant Top Trumps Match at Salty Canyon on level three.
Meanwhile on level four, guests can relax in the Sundae Stables with a game of Top Trumps, indulging in the ultimate sweet treat – a calorific freakshake.
Throughout the venue, the very best 80s and 90s music will play courtesy of a roaming DJ. 
There will also be divine surprises along the way.
A free event opens to those aged 18 and over (ID Required), Candy Crush Café is open 16th – 17th June. Entry is free and on a first come, first served basis. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Find out more at CandyCrushCafe.co.uk and get involved using #CandyCrushCafe
Prices start from £4.99 for the Candy Crush board games and are available at http://shop.winningmoves.co.uk."

When - Friday 16 June. 4pm - 11pm. Saturday 17 June 11am -11pm.

Where - 19 Greek Street, Soho, W1D 4DT
(Over 18s only)

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Link - Candy Crush Cafe

The Cadbury's Creme Egg Friday - Sunday Pop-up Cafe in Soho

Cadbury is opening London's first Creme Egg Cafe in Soho as a seven week pop-up, Friday - Sunday only.  Opening on Friday 22nd January it'll have 3 floors of Creme Egg food to eat, including a Creme Egg Toastie, a Creme Egg Tray Bake and lots more.  The ground floor will be 'grab & go' Creme Egg toasties, while on other floors there will be tables for more relaxed dining.  It's at 26 Greek Street, where previous pop-ups included the Pudding Bar in 2014, and will be open 5pm-9pm on Fridays and 2pm-6pm at weekends.  This one is going to be so good! (& very popular!)

"Cadbury is set to open the doors to the World’s first Cadbury Creme Egg Café in Central London on 22nd January.
Open for a limited time of only seven weeks, the Café is a three-floor haven for Creme Egg lovers, serving a cracking range of Creme Egg inspired treats – so fans will need to get there quickly before it’s goo-ne.
Offering three floors of fun, the Café ground floor is designed for Creme Egg lovers who are short on time with an offering of delicious Creme Egg Toasties to go. The First floor hosts a sit down Café with an egg-stravagent menu offering fans four inspiring ways to enjoy their favourite treat, including:
Creme Egg Toastie – golden toast, sandwiched together with a deliciously gooey Creme Egg 
Egg & soldiers – a classic British dish with a twist – a delicious Creme Egg, cracked open with that mouth-watering goo oozing out. Served with golden toast for soaking up the goo!
Creme Egg Tray Bake – chocolate cake, baked to perfection with Creme Eggs added in for goo-d measure

Strawberries and Creme (Egg) – juicy strawberries with a Mini Creme Egg, for a fruity taste!
Last but not least, the Café third floor will offer an interactive ball pool – the perfect place for you to go and release your inner child and have some fun! 
The Creme Egg café will be open for seven weeks only from 22nd January until 6th March on Fridays between 5pm – 9pm and Saturdays and Sundays between 2pm – 6pm. Cadbury Creme Egg lovers can reserve a table in the first floor Café from Tuesday 19th January on Eventbrite, with limited walk-ins available. For those not able to get to the Café, fret not, as Creme Eggs are back on shelves nationwide, available until Easter. The much-loved goo is only a shop away, make sure you get your hands on one before they’re goo-ne!"

When - Friday 22nd January - Friday 6th March 2016
*Friday - Sundays only*
Fridays - 5pm-9pm
Sat & Sun - 2pm-6pm

Where - 26 Greek Street, Soho, W1D 5DE

Booking - Book tickets here on Eventbrite (all seem sold out at the moment, but I'm assuming more tickets will be added)

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Link 1 - Cadbury's Creme Egg on Facebook
Link 2 - Article in The Mirror

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Cutter & Squidge's Pop-up Shop & Cafe in Soho

Cutter & Squidge, founded by two food obsessed sisters, is opening a pop-up shop & cafe in Soho to sell 'Biskies' and their other delights, plus coffee, tea, hot chocolate and more.  It's open in Brewer Street daily from Monday 23rd March from 9am - 8pm until early June.  (& it looks amazing!)

"Enjoy freshly baked taste sensations and feel like a kid in a sweet shop, with the new Cutter & Squidge pop up opening at 4 Brewer Street, Soho on the 23rd March 2015.
The creators of the popular Biskie, a fresh and unique handmade treat combining the best bits of a biscuit, cookie and cake, are opening their doors to showcase a full range of innovative sweet and savoury treats, with hot and cold homemade infusions. 
Expect the unexpected and delve into the world of these kitchen chemists with their own unique approach to baking, offering unusual twists on popular classics as well as whole new creations. Everything Cutter & Squidge create uses all natural colourings by extracting colour from fruits, vegetables and spices to create the most vibrant and exciting designs and inventions.
Choose from over 16 crisp and melt in the mouth Biskie flavours, made using a homemade lighter whipped buttercream filling. Flavours include OMG It’s Green with green tea, white chocolate and raspberry, I Scream Sundae a trio of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry with a cherry on the top, and the famous Billionaire Biskie made with 24ct gold and Belgian chocolate, to name just a few.
Also on offer are a range of delicious handmade delicacies including veggie quiche and cheese twists as well as marshmallows, which rather than including bovine gelatin are made with a special vegetarian version delivering a more virtuous moreish treat. If that was not enough there is also a choice of Dream Cakes, Chocolate Gems, Honeycomb, Jams and the award winning Cutter & Squidge Salted Caramel, which recently won 3 stars and was listed as a Top 20 product in the latest Great Taste Awards.
Pick out your sweet treat and sit down at a cozy table to enjoy it with Cutter & Squidge’s own blend of hot chocolate, artesian tea and coffee and new cold tipple – Oomph-ade.
Oomph-ade’comes in three mouth watering styles; ‘Refresh’ with fizzy water, fruit and botanicals, ‘Revive’ with white tea, fruit and botanicals or ‘Replenish’ with coconut water, fruit and botanicals to suit all tastes."

When - 23rd March - 5th June 2015
Mon to Sat 9am-8pm
Sun 11am -7pm.

Where - 4 Brewer Street, W1F 0SB

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Link - Cutter & Squidge

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Bestowed Kitchen's Pop-up Cafe-Deli in Walthamstow

Update - now extended to open weekends until Saturday 23rd May 2015

Bestowed Kitchen is a new food business based in Walthamstow, founded by couple Jeremy Wood and Sabrina Floriani, providing handmade food.  They are opening a pop-up cafe-deli for the second half of March at the pop-up shop in Central Parade, Hoe Street, E17, a spot previously used by other pop-ups.  It's open daily from 18th-29th March, and will finish with a special cocktail night - full details below!

"Bestowed Kitchen will be setting up its pop-up cafe-deli serving its signature fresh and gourmet salads (including pearl barley, balsamic red onions, roasted pumpkin and hazelnuts, lemon whipped feta with parsley), breakfasts (including their own made yoghurt with multi-seed and almond granola), cold mains (including rose water and harissa chicken), handmade breads (including fennel and multi-seed), cake (including salted caramel and pear), as well as Caravan coffee, teas, ales from local brewery ELB,  and cold drinks. It will also be selling some of their own products including apple wholegrain mustard.
The space will be furnished with exclusively created up-cycled furniture from local designer Claire Loescher, and local illustrators Linda Hughes and Andrew Baker will be exhibiting their art. All art and furniture will be available to buy and collect at the end of the pop-up.
Local Councillor Clare Coghill added: “Our pop-up shop has provided a great opportunity for a host of different businesses and I am sure Bestowed Kitchen will enjoy their stint and it will provide a useful platform for them to develop their ideas. It’s a brilliant way to get some exposure and to test out what you are doing and to see what works. I would urge residents to get along to try out the delicious  goodies that I know they will have on offer – you won’t regret it.” (Councillor Clare Coghill, Cabinet Member for Economic Growth and High Streets)
To close the two week pop-up in style, it will also be hosting a special vegetable, fruit and herb inspired cocktail night to celebrate all things grown and wild with a menu especially devised for the Cultivate Festival (Waltham Forest’s Urban Food Growing festival). Ready your straws for such creations as cucumber, gin and coriander cooler. This event will be held on Saturday March 28th from 7.30pm and will be free entry."

When - Update - Weekends 9am - 6pm until 23rd May
Wednesday 18th - Sunday 29th March
Opening hours 10 to 6pm Mon - Fri; 9 to 6pm Sat & Sun

Where -  Unit 3, Central Parade, Hoe Street, E17 4RT 

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Link - Bestowed Kitchen

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The Pop-Eye Pop-up Cafe and Gift Shop in Shoreditch

The Pop-Eye Pop-up - a raw Cafe and Gift Shop will open at Butcher's hairdressing salon every Tuesday to Sunday from 18th November - 21st December 2014.  Expect breakfast snacks, and takeaway winter warmers, plus lots of handcrafted gifts.

"Popeye will provide you with a festive way to crack open a can of spinach, with Olive by his side… ugugugugug… and Alexia, with years of experience in hospitality at some of London’s top venues, will be serving up breakfast snacks and takeaway savoury winter warmers. Her selection of handcrafted Christmas gifts are also certain to satisfy. 
This Yuletide experience is currently popping up at ‘Butcher’s’, the highly happening hairdressing salon just opposite Columbia Road Flower Market, which means you can pop a delectable raw cocoa-truffle or two whilst shedding calories of hair at the same time. This is probably the only time you will find raw vegan at the Butchers!"

When - Tuesday - Sunday from 18th November - 21st December 2014
8am - 7pm

Where - Butchers, 63 Hackney Road, Shoreditch, E2 7NX

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Link - Facebook

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Snowflake Luxury Gelato's Summer Pop-up Boutique at Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge

Luxury ice cream brand Snowflake Gelato is opening a pop-up boutique on the 5th floor of Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge on Monday 28th July, to remain open daily for the whole of August.  Go along to try some of their amazing flavours!  As you can see, you can sit and eat the gelato in the store.

"Snowflake Luxury Gelato has two boutiques in London, one in Westbourne Grove and one in Soho, which opened in October last year www.snowflakegelato.co.uk 
The gelato itself is made by hand every day in the two boutiques, using organic Jersey milk, organic cream and sugar.  Snowflake Luxury Sorbetto is handmade using only seasonal fresh fruits, making it refreshingly delicious as well as fat and dairy free! For the uber health conscious, there’s Snowflake Guilt-Free Sorbetto range, which is fat free, dairy free, gluten free and with a maximum of 3% added sugar! Flavours including apple and elderflower, pear, papaya and pomegranate."

When - 28th July - 31st August

Where - 109-125 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7RJ

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Link 1 - Snowflake Gelato
Link 2 - Facebook

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The White Hat Bakery's Summer Pop-up at the Banqueting House in Whitehall

White Hat Bakery from Bow are popping up in the Undercroft Cafe at the Banqueting House in Whitehall for the summer to serve a daily selection of cakes, pastries, muffins and breads, from 9am to 5pm.  Go and enjoy some of their great baking in an amazing historic setting!

"This summer White Hat Bakery are dusting down their baking whites and setting up shop at the beautiful Banqueting House, London, managed by charity Historic Royal Palaces.
There’s a fantastic history at the vaulted Undercroft Café. It’s incredibly atmospheric and was originally designed as a drinking and gambling den for King James I and his friends. Inspired by the historic surroundings, White Hat Bakery have created some delicious historic early Stuart pastries which will be showcased alongside the signature artisanal sourdough and rye bread, cakes and pastries. There is also a range of seasonal salads, Climpsons Coffee, single estate teas, homemade fruit and herb cordials and Square Root soft drinks.
White Hat is a small team of passionate bakers working in Bow with wonderful produce and lots of ideas. Their mission is to create healthy, delicious bread and vienoisserie – slowly fermented and hand crafted – the antithesis of the quick loaf that has given bread such a bloaty reputation. White Hat is committed to skill sharing, staff investment with profit share, community engagement, and use of British artisan ingredients."

When - Daily From 18th July to 2nd September

Where - Banqueting House, Whitehall, London SW1A 2ER

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Link - White Hat Bakery

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The 'All You Read is Love' Pop-up Book Store and Cafe in Walthamstow

Love this!  An Indie bookshop and Scandinavian-inspired cafe is popping up for three weeks in Walthamstow from tomorrow (Weds 22nd January).  It'll sell books, have tea, coffee, cakes and booze, and also serve as an even space hosting events including creative writing, a poetry reading, and even an accoustic gig by Steven James Adams of the Broken Family Band.  See all the events here

"All You Read is Love will be Walthamstow’s new and only independent, European-style book café. 
Equal parts café and bookshop, All You Read is Love will combine the love of homemade Scandinavian treats, good-conscience tea and coffee and finely crafted wine and beer, with the love of great literature. 
Run by Danish siblings Anders and Karen, the bookshop will specialise in contemporary and 19th and 20th century American, British, Russian and Scandinavian literary fiction, auto- and biographies, carefully selected non-fiction and illustrated children's literature. 
Hosting regular events, such as readings, live acoustic music, book quizzes, academic panel discussions and author signings, All You Read is Love aims to become a lively community institution where locals meet and share their love of literature."

When - Wednesday 22nd January - Sunday 9th February

See all the individual events here

Tues - Sat - 10am - 10pm, Sun - 10am - 8pm.  Closed Mondays

Where -  Unit 3, Central Parade, Hoe Street, E17 4RT 

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Link 1 - All You Read is Love

Link 2 - Events page

Link 3 - Facebook

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Propstore Pop-up Cafe at The National Theatre on The South Bank

The National Theatre has re-opened Propstore, the pop-up diner, cafe & bar outside its building in association with American Express.  The cafe is made of old scenery and sets from its productions, and filled with some favourite props from major productions.  Tip - try the Scotch Eggs - they're amazing.

"The National Theatre’s unique pop-up riverfront café-bar Propstore returns this summer for a second year, featuring a brand new collection of props and scenery from recent National Theatre productions. Propstore will be open seven days a week throughout the summer from 3 May – 28 September from 12 noon daily, serving a selection of delicious street-food, English wines, Meantime Brewery Fresh Beer and Sipsmith spirits. There will be DJ’s and live music playing at the weekend until 2am.



The new incarnation of Propstore will include House of Commons scenery and benches from This House, the cityscape backdrop and spiral staircase from The Captain of Kopenick and the Victorian fireplace and mirror featured in The Magistrate. Scattered around the bar will be a variety of props and costumes including Ian McKellen’s suit of armour from Richard III, Luke Treadaway’s original train sets from The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time and Cillian Murphy’s tape deck from Misterman.
The kitchen will be serving English street food classics such as pan haggerty, pulled pork sandwiches and steak and ale rissoles. Spirits from Sipsmith, English wines courtesy of Three Choirs vineyards, Gloucestershire and draught beer from London brewery Meantime make for a predominantly English drinks list. Friday and Saturday nights will see Propstore transformed with DJ’s and live music until 2am."

When - 3rd May - 28th September 2013

Where - The National Theatre, South Bank, London SE1 9PX

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Link - National Theatre

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The London Coffee Festival at the Old Truman Brewery

Coffee takes over The Old Truman Brewery on the last weekend of April (in fact Thursday - Sunday) with everything for the coffee fan including a Roastery, the True Artisan Cafe, competitions, and more.

"The London Coffee Festival is the flagship event of UK Coffee Week™ and celebrates London’s bustling and vibrant coffee scene.
With over 15,000 coffee lovers and foodies, professional baristas, coffee shop owners and top decision-makers expected to attend, The London Coffee Festival promises to be a unmissable event for all coffee lovers and industry folk alike.
The festival will feature artisan coffee and gourmet food stalls, tastings, demonstrations from world-class Baristas, live entertainment and music in the uniquely themed zones, including True Artisan Cafe, The Lab, L'Accademia di Cimbali, and The Roastery."

When - Thursday 25th - Sunday 28th April

Where - The Old Trewman Brewery, Dray Walk, 91 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL

Tickets - £9.50 - £14.50 in advance from here

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Link 1 - The London Coffee Festival

Link 2 - Facebook

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Feed&Read Pop-up Books Event in Deptford

Feed&Read is a group who pop-up in artistic surroundings to serve seasonal cakes with a local and literary twist, accompanied by a proper cup of tea.  They sell quality crafts made from salvaged and saved second-hand books, and run a book shop-and-swap of 'pre-read' books, so bring a book or two with you to swap!  (In this case BYOB means bring your own book)

"Feed&Read are back! We're popping up on Sunday 3rd March, 12-4pm at Bearspace Gallery in Deptford.
Once again we'll be running our book swap-and-shop, serving our delicious seasonal cakes (thanks to Crumbs & Roses AKA Charlie Deane) alongside bottomless cups of organic and fairtrade teas and selling upcycled crafts and cards made from pre-loved books.
So come along, bring your friends, bring your books, bring an appetite for great cakes and spread the word."

When - Sunday 3rd March, 12pm - 4pm

Where - Bearspace Gallery, 152 Deptford High St  London, SE8 3PQ

Prices: FREE entry / Cakes £2-3 / Tea £1 / Books free to swap, or £2 to buy / Crafts £1-5.

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Link 1 - Feed&Read

Link 2 - Event on Facebook

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The Balham Craft Fair for October

The Balham Craft Fair is back at the Balham Bowls Club (don't worry - it's a pub) for the last Sunday in October.  Lots of see, eat and buy!

"Confirmed sellers on Sunday 28 October are:
Clothing and textiles by Emma Barrett Designs
Sandblast Fusion
Note and Stitch
Crystal and Stone
Imandmade
Lou Lou Workshop
This is Wiss
Knickerbocker Glories
I used to be
Suzanart
Marco Dall'Omo
Mimi's Sweet Cakes"

When - Sunday 28th October, 12pm - 6pm

Where - Balham Bowls Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road  London SW12 8QX

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Link 1 - Facebook
Link 2 - Emma Barrett Designs

O-Food Pop-up Cafe in Shoreditch

This pop-up cafe opened before the Olympics, but I'm afraid I missed it at the time.  Head down for some fish and vegetarian goodies before they disappear in September.

"O-food believes that by changing the way we eat, we can positively change the planet and ourselves. O-food’s integrity is not idealistic, but driven by a rational acknowledgement of the state of the planet and people. We want to serve extraordinary vegetarian and seafood creations that challenge the notion of what fast food can be. O-food is unique because we use seasonal, local and high quality ingredients to transform Haut Cuisine and Fast Food into FAST CUISINE – a convenient, accessible way to eat delicious, freshly prepared, healthy food. But O-food is more than that: We are an eco-conscious, healthy life-style movement with a potential to have a global impact. You don’t just get a meal from O-food; you become a co-creator of a story about making a positive difference for the planet and yourself. Bon appetite!
We do sandwiches with artisan bread, fish or vegetarian patties and various salads and condiments, as well as daily changing salads.
Here are a few examples of our menu:
The Hook - Fish patty, shaved sweetheart cabbage, carrot and fennel, dill & capers sauce 
The Portobello - Portobello mushroom, mature Cheddar, red cabbage, roast pepper relish, romaine, Nordic pesto 
Veggie Power - Veggie patty, red cabbage, pickled chillies, basil dressing, roast pepper relish
Summer salad - Pointed cabbage, goat feta, seasonal fruit, roasted hazelnuts, flat leaf parsley, sweet red chillies, apple balsamic vinaigrette"

When - July - 23rd September.  Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

Where - 54 Rivington Street, EC2A 3QN

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Link 1 - O-food

Link 2 - Facebook

Link 3 - Twitter

Brolly & Ice Cream Pop-up Exhibition and Cafe in Shoreditch

The Jaguar Shoes Collective in Kingsland Road are getting into the summer spirit by holding a special exhibition, with attached refreshments.

"To celebrate the contrary British summer, JaguarShoes Collective are proud to present a tongue-in-cheek exhibition & pop up shop selling a fine selection of Teas and pre-war inspired flavoured ice creams.
‘Brolly ‘n’ Ice Cream’ will be a summer spectacle for tourists and locals alike.
The exhibition features bespoke graphic wallpaper, giant ice cream sculptures and an inverted umbrella lighting installation alongside a selection of illustrated products created by the JaguarShoes roster of artists. 
To accompany the exhibition, the fashion retail area of the building will transform into a Teas and Ices shop. Inspired by the 1930-1940's era; a time of home-making, frugality and rationing.
Focused on courting those tourist and locals wishing to experience undiluted British fair; the offering will present classically simple recipes; fruit cakes (apple, rhubarb, pear) a selection of biscuits (including a signature home-made custard cream), all of which are created from the kind of ingredients ‘one would have found in one’s garden or pantry'. No food colour, no frosting, no doilies.  Just beautiful, delicious and tasteful classics presented in un-dyed baking parchment squares, simple glass domed cake plates and Kilner jars.
Ices on offer include flavours; Damson, Summer fruit, Gooseberry and Elderflower, Toffee Apple and Rhubarb and stem ginger. 
The tea selection includes the finest fresh leaf offerings; from Darjeeling to Lady Grey and a Superfruit, Chai and a nettle selection for those seeking something healthy or healing.
Building upon The Old Shoreditch Station’s original heritage, ‘Brolly & Ice Cream’ draws together classic components to create a stylish pastiche of British summertime within the venue’s cosy period interior and aims to take visitors back to (or to introduce them to) the wonder of the changeable British summertime; childhood holidays devouring a melting cone under an umbrella."

When - 1st August - 15th September

Where - The Old shoreditch Station, 1 Kingsland Road, E2 8AA

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Link 1 - Jaguar Shoes

Food Art Talk Pop-up Cafe & Supper Club in Soho

A brand new pop-up cafe is opening in Soho on Monday, just days after the organisers got access to the premises.  It will be open as a cafe during the day, and also host six evening supper clubs in August.

"Literary salon meets stuffing your face. With art.
The cafe is opening on Monday 30 July at 10am and will be open during the day until about 6pm. This has all happened very quickly and we've had less than a week to set it up. So we are starting simply - with coffee, tea and cake - with more to follow once we've settled in.
We are also having six supper club dinners on 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31 August showcasing amateur cooks - £40 per person for a no-choice three course dinner (with wine and beer available for purchase). Each dinner will be preceded by a talk event - check back for details.
Our aim is to imagine a new way of eating out drawing on the elements we all like best from a good evening out – the people, the environment and of course the food and drink. Eating should be a communal experience where you meet old friends, make new ones, discuss the issues of the day, learn something and have fun. We want you to leave having eaten a delicious meal in a beautifully designed setting buzzing with new ideas, inspired by the people you meet."

When - 29th July - 2nd September

Where - 17 Beak Street, W1F 9RW

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Link 1 - Food Art Talk on Facebook
Link 2 - Food Art Talk website

Wonder Hill July & August Markets in London Bridge

Wonder Hill are back at The Miller in London Bridge for two events on the last Saturdays of July and Augusts.  Head down to see what their crafters and merchants have been up to!

"We return to the Miller for our Olympic wonders events in July and August showcasing some wonderful handmade, craft and vintage finds from londons most up coming designer makers and crafters. Located close to London Bridge station - there really is an excuse to leave the station and come and enjoy our ethically minded British wonders and cake, dont forget the cake!"

When - Saturday 28th July & Saturday 25th August

Where - The Miller, 96 Snowsfields Road, London Bridge, London. SE1 3SS

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Link - Wonder Hill Market

Wonder Hill Summer Festival in Tooting

The Wonder Hill Craft Fair is back at the Tram and Social pub in Tooting for a handmade and vintage summer festival in August.

"Wonder Hill Market brings a fun day for all with our Summer Festival Event! Including handmade items from jewellery, cards, cosmetics, artwork and accessories to vintage clothing and curios we bring some of THE best local talent directly to you! Along with a vintage tearoom for the most fabulous cake, savoury foods, live music, mini massages for those weary bodies, a craft workshop - family friendly (courtesy of Crafty Pint), and an open bar for the other hand not doing the shopping / eating / crafting we have something for all! What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than avoiding the high streets and heading to an alternative shopping experience, supporting local designers and ethical shopping, designed with you in mind. Not to be missed!"

When - Sunday 5th August, 12pm - 5pm

Where - Tooting Tram and Social, 46-48 Mitcham Road, London SW17 9NA

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Link 1 - Wonder Hill

Link 2 - Handmade in Tooting

July Pop-up Vintage Fair in Hampstead

This Sunday, 8th July, the Pop-up Vintage Fair will be appearing in Hampstead for the last time before their summer break.

"Last chance before the summer break to pick up some Summer Vintage Bargains at the Pop Up Vintage Fair at St Stephen’s Rosslyn Hill, Pond Street, Hampstead NW3 2PP on Sunday 8th July.   Just up the road from Belsize Park Tube Station (Northern Line). 
Lots of lovely Summer vintage stock to choose from including festival maxi dresses, tea dresses & denim shorts.  As well as designer & affordable vintage fashion there’ll be vintage accessories, vintage spectacles & sunglasses, jewellery, homeware, handpainted furniture, antiques, collectables & more. 
Pop by the Pincurls and Pout stand where professional makeup & hair stylists Jeanie & Betsy can recreate that perfect vintage hair & makeup from any decade – 30s/40s bombshell, 50s rockabilly, 60s chick or 70s hippy, whichever decade is your favourite! 
Back by popular demand the harmonising trio The Wayward Sisters will be performing some good old-fashioned toe-tapping tunes to entertain us! 
After all that shopping and preening, sit back and enjoy tea with homemade cake, or afternoon cream teas in our Pop Up Vintage Tea Room.  If the sun is shining the courtyard will be open for tea in the sunshine!"

When - Sunday 8th July - 11am - 4pm

Where - St Stephen's Rosslyn Hill, Pond Street, Hampstead NW3 2PP

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Link 1 - Pop-up Vintage Fairs on Facebook

Link 2 - Pop-up Vintage Fairs on Twitter