We’re back on familiar soil this week as we head to the East London neighbourhood of Dalston. This vibrant slice of the capital is renowned for its hole-in-the-wall coffee shops, high-end wine bars and some of London’s most exciting restaurants. Here, Monocle’s Hanna Pham shows us her favourite spots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello and welcome to Food Neighbourhoods on Monocle Radio.
I'm Monica Lillis and once again we're taking you to the places locals love for their food and drink.
We're back on familiar soil this week as we head to the East London neighbourhood of Dalston.
This vibrant slice of the capital is renowned for its hole in the wall coffee shops, high end wine bars and some of London's most exciting restaurants.
Here, Monacle's Hannah Pham shows us her favourite spots.
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Dalston is a buzzing neighbourhood in East London, sandwiched in between the tranquil areas of Stoke Newington and Islington.
Jam packed with bang for your buck eateries, bakeries and plenty of late night dwellings to dance the night away.
The diversity of London's food and drink scene is on display in this lively locale.
A stone's throw away from both the Dalston overground stations is Dusty Knuckle Bakery.
A day out in Dalston wouldn't be complete without a trip to this institution.
Located in a secluded car park, this bakery serves up some of the best breads and buns in the city.
Once inside, there's likely to be a queue, so you'll have plenty of time to decide what pastry to get.
You can't go wrong with one of their morning buns.
Croissant dough rolled in cinnamon sugar.
If you're in the mood for something savory, order the egg.
Chili cheese sarni featuring gooey cheese, a fried egg and a kick of chili sandwiched between freshly baked focaccia.
To quench your thirst, try out one of their rotating matcha options.
My pick is the strawberry one.
If the weather's nice, snag a sea outside and have a long, leisurely morning.