FOOD & Drink
THE LOCKDOWN ROOM
The Lockdown Room was born back in March when the UK went into Lockdown & The Espresso Room site within the English National Ballet was forced to close. Amongst all the panic & uncertainty, their team were determined to continue their newly launched ‘COVID friendly’ contactless grocery delivery service to the residents of LCI. After a few frantic phone calls to the developers, EcoWorld Ballymore saved the day & gave them the keys to an empty retail unit on Hopewell Square… and so The Lockdown Room was born!
Although very much still a ‘pop-up’ vibe, the site is now a firm favourite at London City Island and has become a well-known meeting place for locals & visitors alike. Whether that be for a morning coffee, a chilled lunch break in the sun or to enjoy some music.
Why not drop by over the Unity Arts Festival weekend and see what all the fuss is about? Be sure to sample their brand new Vietnamese street food menu, a local craft beer & enjoy the positive vibes on the island!
Location: Hopewell Square, Poplar, London E14 0SY
Sat 11th 12noon - 10pm and Sun 12th 12noon - 5pm
Image courtesy of The Lockdown Room
HOMESTEAD
Homestead are an all-day dining destination created by Sven-Hanson Britt, Tristram Hillier and Scott Ward; three restaurant industry friends passionate about providing a simple route for small artisanal suppliers to share their incredible produce. Homestead is a place to come together, enjoy a drink or simple yet luxurious food.
Homestead’s menus are focused around provenance and showcasing their network of trusted, independent producers from around the UK. Their dishes utilise the highest quality of ingredients whilst still maintaining a comforting and accessible quality.
Alongside dining in , takeaway and counter offering; Homestead have a coffee shop with a changing house blend, exhibiting the best London roasteries have to offer. There is also an in-house florist providing fresh flowers to take home, delivered daily.
Location: 45 Hope Street, London E14 0QG
11th & 12th September 8am - 11pm
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CARTOGRAFIE
Our story begins with a joint purpose: two families drawn together by our shared passion for beautiful ingredients, design and experiences. We pair this passion with our desire to change the chocolate industry for good. One bite at a time.
As such, day in the life at Cartografie is a delectable one. Our filled chocolates are celebratory expressions of particular regions, couvertures and cocoa bean varieties. Origin shapes originality. So that these nuances shine, preparation and process are meticulous matters. Kae Shibata constantly tastes and tests each couverture to ensure it ages with a full flavour profile. When it’s at peak perfection, it’s time to create our ganaches and fillings. Her devotion to her craft from ageing the chocolate, to tempering, filling, hand-shaping, dipping and packaging each piece is a labour (and flavour) of love.
Location: 39 lyell Street, London E14 0SZ
11th & 12th September 11am - 4pm
Image courtesy of Cartografie