David Ellis reviews Hawthorn: Revolutionary? Absolutely not — but everywhere needs a local like this Hawthorn restaurant Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2023
Jimi Famurewa reviews Akub: Palestinian food on its own terms is a meaningful act of cultural preservation Akub restaurant Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2023
Jimi Famurewa reviews Jam Delish: Clubby Caribbean with revolutionary gifts from the plant-based Gods Jam Delish vegan restaurant Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2023
Why I live in Dalston: George Lamb on how this authentic, seagull-filled east London area became his patch Presenter and founder of Wildfarmed and Grow, George Lamb was once a west London boy. He tells Emma Magnus why Dalston changed his allegiance Evening Standard · Jan 12, 2023
Renovations of the year: the most inspiring extensions and more of 2022 — plus one remarkable new build Courtesy of a crop of bold homeowners, these creative projects prove that it pays to think outside the box – quite literally Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2022
Jimi Famurewa names his 12 favourite restaurants of 2022 The Evening Standard’s chief restaurant critic names the places he ate best over the past 12 months Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2022
Priced out: London renters forced out of the capital by soaring rents and cost of living Soaring costs for tiny rooms with nightmare landlords are forcing many London renters to move to the outer suburbs, or even leave the capital altogether — with mixed results Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2022
Jimi Famurewa reviews Evernight: Megamix of Japanese cool might be one of London’s most remarkable places Evernight restaurant Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2022
Why I live in Kennington: Lee Broom on settling in his ‘creative and convenient’ south London neighbourhood Lighting and furniture designer Lee Broom has spent two decades in the same corner of south London. Here’s why he’s not going anywhere soon Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2022
London’s renting crisis: brutal choices, heartbreak and escalating costs faced by renters at breaking point As average rents climb ever closer to the £2,000-a-month mark, we meet Londoners navigating the rental crisis Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2022
Why I live in Richmond: designer Gush Mundae on why he returned to his childhood stomping ground Design agency founder Gush Mundae on the ‘relaxed’ riverside neighbourhood he calls home Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2022
With the Autumn Statement due on November 17 what’s next for London’s ‘nightmare’ property market? Will the recent downturn in the London market develop into something more serious, or can the new Government restore some stability for homeowners and hopeful buyers? Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2022
Why I live in Bethnal Green: Richard Malone on his buzzy, queer corner of east London Designer Richard Malone has a reputation for his striking and sustainable clothes. He tells Amira Hashish how his local area offers the perfect blend of city and nature. Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2022
Jimi Famurewa reviews Milk Beach Soho: Bring me sunshine — a touch of Aussie cool is breaking new ground The notion of the ‘Australian restaurant’ has come a long way since the boganmania of the Eighties — and this confident, culturally-nimble place shows exactly how, says Jimi Famurewa Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2022
Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2022 'Becoming popular is a blessing and a curse': a local's guide to London's best place to live Jack Renwick loves the vibrant mix of independent shops, cafes... and £6 fry-ups in the area crowned London’s best place to live in 2025
Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2022 Jimi Famurewa reviews Speedboat Bar: A thrill ride of rollercoaster flavours, lurid cocktails and mischief The latest Luke Farrell venture is screaming exuberance incarnate — and Jimi Famurewa is desperate for another spin
Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2022 Mortgage hell hits: meet the Londoners forced to face up to the rate rises Finances crippled, weddings postponed, equity wiped out and having the dream of owning a first home snatched away - here’s what the interest rate rises mean for Londoners.
Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2022 Jimi Famurewa reviews Valderrama’s: Far from a game-changer, but playful sports bar has spectacular snacks Does James Cochran’s latest reinvent and rehabilitate the sports bar? No, says Jimi Famurewa, but that’s not to say there isn’t much to like
Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2022 David Ellis reviews Isibani: Surefooted chef with deft ideas does well not to be blinded by the lights Is this the restaurant set to make Victor Okunowo’s name, wonders David Ellis
Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2022 Why I live in Wood Green: Turkish feasts, creative hubs and Ally Pally on the doorstep, designer Adrian Bergman gives us a tour Adrian Bergman, the design manager of kitchen connoisseurs British Standard, on why Wood Green is the go-to hub for creatives
Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2022 Jimi Famurewa reviews Kilig: Colombian-Filipino fusion is soulful and sleek — but still finding its feet This Deptford restaurant is enormously likeable, occasionally inspired, but also prone to erratic overreach, says Jimi Famurewa
Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2022 Jimi Famurewa reviews The Tamil Prince: Pub fare from ex-Roti King duo inspires plate-licking, wanton lust This Islington spot flies the flag for the ‘desi pub’ while pushing the medium forward, says Jimi Famurewa
Evening Standard · Jun 29, 2022 Jimi Famurewa reviews The Fryer’s Delight: Chippies might be in deep water but this old delight is still bubbling away The fish and chip shop is a newly endangered British culinary institution – and so Jimi Famurewa heads back to check on an old favourite
Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2022 Why I live in Drayton Park: The Witcher’s Anna Shaffer on the foodie neighbourhood she calls home Anna Shaffer’s home turf is all about the footie, food and a friendly vibe.
Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2022 In the pink: ripping out walls and installing a colourful kitchen gave a Dalston design duo their dream home Richard Sorger and Gareth Williams waited 12 years to renovate their Dalston house, turning a rabbit warren of rooms into an open plan home