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CARLUCCIO’S WAY The café founder on the art of simplicity

 FAMILY

LONDON, YOU’RE BEAUTIFUL Camden artist David Gentleman’s love letter to the city

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 HEALTH & BEAUTY

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SHERBET DIP Indulge in a touch of sugar-andspice fashion

 TRAVEL

FOOD REVIEW: ROUX AT THE LANDAU The Langham Hotel’s iconic restaurant

 LOCAL PROFILE

LAKE DISTRICT GETAWAY Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa

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Editor’s letter

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he food revolution has been brewing for quite some time now. Ten years ago, a pub roast seemed about the limit of our weekend culinary ambitions, New York-style brunches having not yet crossed the pond. Compared to those of our neighbours across the Channel, our national cuisine came in a distinctly sloppy second. What a difference a decade makes! Now, restaurants, canteens, food markets and all other kinds of eaterie are popping up everywhere, serving an ever-widening plethora of global dishes and vying for the attention of our willing tastebuds. In recognition of this ‘food diversity’ and in the month that the Taste London festival returns to Regent’s Park, we hope you’ll join us in celebrating all things mouthwatering in this, our Food Issue.

Our review of Yalla Yalla (p47) takes a look at the rise of street food (the new King’s Cross location a testament to the growing popularity of world cuisine) while I head to Broadway Market to eat at an authentic Italian ‘Formica café’ (p42); you simply have to try it! Gemma Billington discovers the talents of the Roux dynasty at The Roux at The Landau (be sure to check out their special Jubilee menu - p38).

We’ve also spotlighted David Gentleman’s new book London You’re Beautiful - his watercolour illustrations truly are a loveletter to this amazing city of ours (p15).

Even our fashion shoot gives a nod to the food theme this month (p20). The SS12 catwalks were awash with gelato colours, so we couldn’t resist brightening our style pages with a bit of sugar and spice too.

As the nation prepares to commemorate the Queen’s 60-year reign, we wish you a jubilant extended bank holiday weekend and hope you enjoy the numerous celebrations occurring throughout the city and indeed, right up your street...as well as this delicious edition of the magazine.

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A red letter day in the Highgate diary, The Fair in the Square takes place in Pond Square and is a bustling day of stalls and family entertainment. This year, over 5,000 people are expected to attend - don’t miss Highgate’s big day out!

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CANALWAY CAVALCADE The crowds turned out for fun and festivities at Canalway Cavalcade - a unique community festival at Little Venice that’s been running since 1983. A plethora of events kept everyone entertained with a pageant of boats, trade shows and stalls, bands, kids’ activities, Morris dancers and a real ale bar.

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INTERVIEW

Carluccio’s way Founder of the eponymous string of deli-style cafes, Antonio Carluccio tells Nancy Alsop why simplicity is key – and why he feels like a pregnant woman

Photographs copyright of Tony Briggs 2010

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INTERVIEW

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id you always want to be a chef?

No, but really I am not a chef – I am a cook. I didn’t learn as a professional.

Instead I was just cooking, cooking, cooking for fifty years.

Culinary heroes?

Well at the time, I didn’t bother to look to others. But later on, Pellegrino Artusi [author of The Science of Cooking and the Art of Eating Well] became a great inspiration. He was a writer at the turn of the century who concentrated on Italy’s regional food. He was not a chef either, but like me he loved food.

Meal that changed your life?

I always joke that the meal that changed my life was taken at the breast of my mother... of course I cannot remember, but I imagine that it was wet and warm and nice! There are meals and there are meals. I remember a journey from Rome to Tuscany with a few others. We were

on a motorway, it was a really hot day and we were all suffering. There were no cafes, but we came across a country house and asked for some water. We sat in the shade and the woman brought out a big bowl of cheese, bread, prosciutto and fruit. It was really a biblical meal, particularly because she didn’t want any money for it.

books with lots of my favourite recipes which will probably come out in October too. I’ve also just finished the second series of Two Greedy Italians for BBC 2 which is on the television this month, and there’s a book that accompanies the series. There’s also my recipe app for the iPad and iPhone too, which is all about nice food kept simple. I am busy!

What has been the proudest moment of your career so far?

I think it was writing my biography. You start to see that what you have done remains. My food philosophy has not changed, which is also because Italian food is not changeable, as it has its roots laid down over centuries. I am proud that I have had fifty years of cooking without being influenced by any other cuisines.

Favourite recipe on the app?

They’re all my favourites. Choosing would be like picking a favourite child!

What projects are you working on at the moment?

My biography comes out in October, plus there’s a compendium of three

Top three ingredients?

Pasta, olive oil, basil and tomato. That is four, but with these you can make very simple, delicious food.

What dish do you like to knock up for a quick supper?

Anything that is in the fridge. For instance, the other day, I had some salmon, and in the fridge there was some fennel. I added water to soften the fennel, and used some garlic. I then

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Best advice you have ever been given?

I have never been given advice, I just took it from many, many people. But what I learnt was that the best thing is not to complicate things, obviously to use the best ingredients and never to overwork things. It is all about authenticity and purity.

Guilty food pleasure?

I am like a pregnant woman. Ok, I don’t want banana on pizza or anything like that, but I like very much the trio of tinned borlotti beans, cannellini beans and chickpeas. Obviously fresh ones are best, but I also like the tinned ones in a salad with tuna and onions.

Biggest kitchen disaster?

I remember mentally creating a recipe

Some 25 years ago I invented this recipe for these little spinach balls for a chapter on finger food in a book published by The Sunday Times.

Since then I have used them in all sorts of ways, most significantly in a vegetarian pasta dish, and layered with pasta in a vegetarian lasagna.

They are very simple to make and very jolly.

MAKES 24 LITTLE BALLS • 500g spinach, cleaned and stalks removed • Salt and pepper • 2 eggs, beaten • A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg • 1 tsp very finely pureed garlic • 100g fresh white breadcrumbs • 50g Parmesan, freshly grated • Olive oil, for shallow-frying

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cooked some pasta and added delicious slivers of wonderful smoked salmon and Parma ham. I didn’t know that Parma ham and salmon could be so delicious together, but it was fantastic.

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for a tart using avocado with eggs and mascarpone, so I tried it in the Covent Garden restaurant, and it was total yuck. Really disgusting.

Where do you go to eat in London when you’re not working?

I don’t go out so much. But when I do, I like La Famiglia – I’ve known Alvaro [Maccioni] for thirty years, and I love the steak alla Fiorentina there. I also like to eat dim sum for lunch; I go to New World in Soho – the food is fresh and it’s full of Chinese people. I like Royal China too in Fulham, but I really don’t like going out too much. I don’t want to be curious. But naturally I go to a lot of my own restaurants, to check that the food is still good.

Future plans?

So many! The book has been translated in to nine languages, so a lot of the year will be spent travelling – I just got back from Norway for example – so I am looking forward to some peace as well.

1. Wash the spinach, put it in a pan of salted water and blanch for 2 minutes or so, then drain. Squeeze out as much water as you can, using your hands or pressing in a sieve, the chop the leaves finely.

2. Put the spinach in a medium bowl and stir in the beaten eggs, a pinch of salt, some pepper, the nutmeg, garlic, breadcrumbs and Parmesan.

Mix well until you achieve a binding consistency. If the mixture is too wet, add an extra tablespoon of breadcrumbs.

3. Pour enough olive oil into a frying pan to cover the base generously, and heat gently.

4. Roll the mixture into little balls the size of walnuts. Shallow-fry the spinach balls in olive oil until golden, about 4-5 minutes per side. Drain on kitchen paper and serve either warm or cold.

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Gloucester Crescent, Camden Town in October, © 2012 David Gentleman

London You’re Beautiful Acclaimed illustrator and Camden resident David Gentleman celebrates the beauty and diversity of his hometown...

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT Primrose Hill, snowing in December, © 2012 David Gentleman

“When beginning a drawing, I’m sometimes uneasy, uncertain if I’ve chosen a good subject and whether I can manage it; uncertain if the drawing is any good. But I forget all this in the interest of what I’m doing: noticing the weather and the light, the shapes of buildings and vehicles and what people are doing; sometimes in return explaining to them what I’m doing, and why, letting myself become part of what’s going on, of the scene.” – David Gentleman.

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The book is a document of a year in the life of the city, taking in the changing seasons, little-known streets and the simple shapes that form the famous London skyline.

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We’ve had our fashion label for eight years and after a few years of wholesaling to other boutiques and department stores we thought it was a sensible idea to have our own retail space. Our mentor is the renowned fashion designer Caroline Charles, and she really championed the retail side. As she’s had her own business for over 40 years, we were inclined to take her advice!

What’s the concept for the store?

Our boutique is very much like walking into Belle & Bunty world! We stock our ready-to-wear collection, our bridal range, handpicked complementary accessories by small British designers and occasion dresses. From inside the shop you can also see through to our design studio, so you get a glimpse of new designs on tailors’ dummies and new print and fabric ideas we’re working on.

Why the Islington location?

Originally the space was our design studio but we decided to turn that into

the boutique - it seemed like a sensible option and we knew there was a great local community here.

Who shops at the store? What do your customers look for?

After years of running on the fashion treadmill and doing two collections a year - which we showed at London Fashion Week - we’ve now decided to do our own thing and produce limited edition stock throughout the year; we constantly have new pieces in the shop. Seasonal collections seem impractical to us and to our shoppers. We offer classic, bright and vibrant designs that reflect our expertise in print and embroidery for those women who love feminine but wearable clothes. Celebrities that have worn our designs include Victoria Beckham, Lindsay Lohan, Fearne Cotton, Mylene Klass, Nicola Roberts, Claudia Winkleman, Heidi Range, Lauren Laverne and Christine Bleakley. belleandbunty.co.uk, 45 Brecknock Rd, N7 0BT, 020 7267 3322

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SPINNING AROUND One to Watch... DJ Yasmin fresh from her sizzling set at the Camden Crawl

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e first started hearing about Yasmin when she was spotted by Pharrell Williams during one of her DJ sets. Studio sessions followed and now the 21-year-old Islingtonite has worked with big name producers Labrinth (Tinie Tempah), Future Cut (Lily Allen, Devlin) and Shy FX (Dizzee Rascal). With a debut album due out this summer, we caught up with the DJ-turned-singer to discuss musical inspirations and shopping in Angel...

A DJ has to have something special to make it big - particularly if they’re female. Why do you think you’ve done so well?

At the end of the day, I’m a huge music fan. There might be female DJs out there who are hired for their style or image, or else promoters might go for a celebrity name. I hope my love and knowledge of music comes across - I think people have picked up on the fact that I know what I’m doing.

You are stylish yourself though; where do you shop?

There are some amazing vintage shops in Angel. I like spots like Brick Lane and Portobello and I love Urban Outfitters for the new designers that they stock. I also like Nasty Gal and Bitching and Junkfood online.

How did you start DJing and did you expect anything to come of it?

I started at 17. I had a DJ friend and

would keep tabs on his collection.

I’d sit with him in the booth while he was DJing; I literally played songs when he went to the bathroom and that progressed to me not letting him back on! I caught the bug and asked for a gig at the same club - it all went from there. I was always drawn to music but I didn’t necessarily expect anything to come of it. Now I can’t imagine doing anything else!

How did it feel being ‘spotted’

by Pharell?

When people write about me they like to tell that story. I saw an ad for an N.E.R.D. gig in the paper and there was no support act listed, so I called the promoter to see if I could warm up the crowd - they asked me to send in a mix and I got the job. I turned up, walked on in front of thousands of people and it was mad! In hindsight, I was probably underprepared - but it led to me playing a private party for Pharrell and being [US rapper] Eve’s tour DJ for a year. Since then I’ve played so many places and now I make my own music.

How was your set at the Camden Crawl festival last month? Did you enjoy it?

I performed three of my own tracks, including my single ‘Light Up’, and afterwards I DJed party

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jams and old-school hip-hop at the Lock Tavern. Camden Crawl is a real diverse celebration of music so it was a lot of fun.

Tell us about the Paradise Bar Summer Ball - are you excited about it? What kind of music can people expect?

Totally excited - Paradise is such a beautiful venue and I’ve had an amazing time when I’ve DJed that part of London - I loved playing the [Notting Hill] carnival. I’m going to play party bangers - tunes that people love but might not have heard in a while.

“I TURNED UP, WALKED ON IN FRONT OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AND IT WAS MAD! IN HINDSIGHT, I WAS PROBABLY UNDERPREPARED - BUT IT LED TO ME PLAYING A PRIVATE PARTY FOR PHARRELL AND BEING [US RAPPER] EVE’S TOUR DJ FOR A YEAR” There’ll be hip-hop, reggae and garage I love up-tempo, two-step, funky stuff.

How would you describe the flavour of your own music - are you most influenced by hip-hop?

Hip-hop, but also reggae for its beats and basslines. I like music with movement - I don’t play much house or minimal techno/electro. I like playing tunes that people can sing along to. I play for myself really, but luckily people seem to enjoy it.

What remix are you championing at the moment?

Right now I love Lianne La Havas’ ‘Forget’ reworked by Two Inch Punch for more of a slow-jam, and Jessie Ware’s ‘Running’ remixed by Disclosure for club vibes.

What’s the most played song on your iPod right now?

Iggy Azalea featuring TI, ‘Murder Business’.

Yasmin will play The Paradise Bar’s Summer Ball on 22 June.

Her single ‘Light Up’ is out now. yasminsworld.co.uk

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BEAUTY EDUCATION The premises offer a bespoke designed environment, the emphasis being: premium learning facilities and excellent surroundings for the students and a professional salon open to the public. The school presents a fully comprehensive timetable of full and part-time courses leading to the most prestigious international qualifications.

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La Roux Gemma Billington heads to the iconic Langham Hotel’s restaurant

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aunched two years ago, Roux at The Landau is the first collaboration between Albert Roux and nephew Michel Jnr in nearly 20 years. The culinary prowess and portfolio of the Roux clan hardly needs introduction, so it was with eagerness and high expectations that I booked myself in for dinner at their latest venture.

Led through a striking archway lined with huge glass cabinets of wine into the Landau’s beautiful curved space, my partner and I were shown to an intimate

booth in the centre of the room. Art Deco accents - square mirrors, a subtle green palate, gold and bronze finishes - imbue a classic, elegant statement.

The restaurant is high-end dining but without a stifling, pompous atmosphere; attentive staff that don’t ‘hover’ and an eclectic mix of guests (friends, families and solo diners). The menu is a concise selection of delicious, varied dishes that are playfully concocted yet remain a simple, unpretentious cocktail of flavours and seasonal ingredients.

I ordered Cornish squid and shaved

cauliflower with Meyer lemon and dill to start, while my partner opted for roast quail, which he raved about throughout the evening. The squid had a smoky tang that was countered beautifully by the citrus flavour.

For mains I chose the Za’atar roast aubergine, cracked wheat pilaf and fresh harissa vinaigrette. My partner went for the evening’s special - roast cannon of Cornish spring lamb with fregola and sauce antiboise. At times, a vegetarian main can be unfulfi lling, and the Middle Eastern inspired dish stands

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out from the predominantly classic British and French menu, but the aubergine was rich and fleshy and the exotic mélange of flavours in the pilaf complemented wonderfully. Tiny slivers of leek provided satisfying zest; the consideration that goes into each meal is evident. In between courses we were treated to a sample of the chef’s special starter - a comforting dish of roast burford cheese, seasonal peas and black forest mushrooms. Our waiter insisted we enjoy the dish with bread so I tried three variations including a glorious fig roll; it would be churlish not to.

Before I get too carried away with the food, it’s important to mention the

Landau’s extensive wine collection.

With our anticipation already piqued by the cabinets of vintage bottles, my partner leafed through the hefty menu - a veritable wine dictionary before settling on a red Chilean Noval Colchagua Valley. Rich and fruity, it went down superbly.

We finished the evening by splitting a banana soufflé with peanut crumb, caramel sauce and rum and raisin ice cream. Of course I regreted sharing - I could have eaten at least a pot of the decadent caramel sauce on its own.

As I had anticipated, the Landau is a rather special dining experience that more than lives up to the acclaimed

Roux name. Though the food is excellent, it is the relaxed, friendly ambiance that left a lasting impression and this, coupled with the genuinely wonderful service, is where Michel and Albert have created something truly memorable. thelandau.com, 1C Portland Place London W1B 1JA, 020 7965 0165 From 28 May - 9 June, Roux at the Landau will be running a special Diamond Jubilee menu based on Albert Roux’s favourite 1950s-style recipes. See above for the menu

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Oishiii - Japanese for delicious - have launched a brand new menu of fresh, healthy dishes. The restaurant offers a mixture of the finest contemporary and authentic Japanese cuisine by an awardwinning team of chefs, all prepared using high-quality ingredients. Whether you choose to enjoy a lunch or evening in the restaurant or an evening at home in front of the TV with an Oishiii takeaway or delivery, they guarantee their food is of the very highest standard. So if you like fresh, healthy, scrumptious food, why not visit them.

Now open lunchtimes Thursday to Sunday 12-3PM and 5-11PM. Monday - Wed 5-11PM, 67 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 0AR, 020 7254 3488, www.oishiii.co.uk

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ALMEIDA RESTAURANT N1

From Tuesday through to Saturday Almeida’s head chef Alan Jones is selecting one of his sensational dishes as his plat du jour for you to enjoy for only £10.

Enjoy a fabulous lunch at Islington’s finest neighbourhood restaurant, the ideal place for that overdue catch up with friends, family or work colleagues.

For more information or to book a table, call 020 7354 4777 or email almeida-reservations@danddlondon.com.

30 Almeida Street, London N1 1AD www.almeida-restaurant.co.uk

EQUATION N1

Located on Upper Street, Equation is a venue that faces the Screen on the Green, creating a warm and retro atmosphere. Without breaking the bank, you can enjoy a ‘French with a twist menu’ for an informal yet delicious meal. Fresh products and dedicated staff make Equation a perfect time out with that special someone, friends or family. And why not indulge yourself with one of the signature cocktails at the Savoury Bar. Carpe Diem!

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An American themed restaurant and cocktail bar renowned for serving the best burgers and steaks in London. They’re obsessed with the quality of their burgers, with The Forest Grande, White Truffled Mushrooms and Dorstone Goats Cheese being just some examples.

They believe that their USDA beef from Nebraska gives you more flavour and texture and beats any steak anywhere. 2 Exmouth Market, Farringdon, EC1R 4PX, 020 7278 0077, www.dollargrills.com

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This Michelin recommended pub is now serving light lunch 12-3, Thursday and Friday, and a host of foodie events this summer.

Don’t miss the vintage clothing extravaganza during brunch on Saturday 9th June, Burger Week 18-24th June (fish, meat and vegetarian available) and a special Wimbledon season with Pimm’s and strawberries and cream. Look out for other events during June and July. 113 Southgate Road, Islington, N1 3JS, 020 7359 7392

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A South American restaurant offering a choice of traditional cuts of beef, fish and other meats, as well as a wide selection of light and healthy options including tasty sides and salads, with all the dishes prepared from fresh ingredients on the premises. A broad range of exciting cocktails and select wine list is served throughout the day and late into the night. 176 Upper Street, Islington, N1 1RG, www.comedorgrillandbar.co.uk, 020 7354 2843

Contemporary cocktails & alternative beats!

This great combination makes Wax Jambu one of Upper Street’s most popular haunts. It’s friendly staff and lively atmosphere also make it a superior venue for your party.

Expect nothing but the finest cocktail list and happy hour specials. 144 Upper Street, N1, 020 7226 7660, www.waxjambu.co.uk

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Tierra Peru is the latest South American restaurant in Islington. Opened in November, the menu features an authentic selection of Peru’s most popular dishes – ceviche, anticuchos and chicharron, to name a few - representing the different regions of this diverse country in a modern and relaxed atmosphere. 020 7354 5586, 164 Essex Road, Islington, N1 8LY. www.tierraperu.co.uk

Moroccan cuisine has a fantastic range of textures and flavours and Maghreb has been Upper Street’s finest Moroccan eatery since 1998. The restaurant take traditional ingredients and recipes and give them a modern twist for London foodies.

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apturing the spirit of its hipster locale far more convincingly than its predecessor, French restaurant La Vie en Rose ever did, Market Cafe is a vintage furniture enthusiast’s paradise - and thankfully (given the glut of such establishments in Broadway Market) it’s neither pub grub nor homespun coffee shop.

Hugo Warner, one of the founding members of the Benugo chain, is taking the restaurant scene back to basics with this new venture, a classic 1950s-style Italian ‘Formica’ café. Billed as a ‘modern take on the breakfast and bolognaise menu’, it offers signature dishes including spaghetti and clams, Amalfi lemon sorbet and affogato, meaning ‘drowned’ - a coffee and scoop of vanilla ice-cream sprinkled with chocolate flakes. There are some old-school English caff classics available like steak and ale pie, crumble and rhubarb trifle - I went for globe artichoke, a delicious leek and Montgomery pie and homemade Hackney Downs honeycomb gelato, all washed down with tumblers of sloe gin fizz. Delightful.

A little more down to earth than Pizza East, the atmosphere here is just

as buzzing. On the other hand, Market Cafe is more upmarket than nearby Italia-via-Bethnal Green institution E. Pellicci’s, which has been serving the local neighbourhood bacon sarnies and sausage baps for decades. Market Cafe prices are certainly more in line with those of its snazzy Shoreditch rival - but then, chef James Adams has earned his stripes at

Canteen, Fifteen, St John and River Café, and the menu uses only the freshest and finest ingredients - so fair dos.

In fact, sitting at one of the retro tables while locals gather to sip mimosas outside, I’m surprised it took so long for someone to explore this particular strand of ‘50s nostalgia. And in the event, Warner

has done the concept proud. Formica cafés, he says, were “often dismissed as greasy spoons and poor relations to their continental counterparts.” But in fact, they “once lubricated and nourished a whole postwar generation of writers, artists, musicians and crime lords, and galvanised British cultural life. These places were where ordinary people could afford to eat and experience what was in its day exotic food, the first espressobased coffee and handmade ice-cream.

We will know we’re successful when the whole local community wants to eat and drink with us.”

If it’s a new generation of creatives to whom Hugo wants to appeal, Market Cafe is situated perfectly. It certainly seems popular with the London Fields mafia. It’s a picturesque addition to the food scene, located on a charming corner opposite the canal with plentiful outside seating. And we all know how folk like to congregate on corners in Broadway Market. With warmer weather imminent, Hugo Warner’s latest labour of love looks set to do very well indeed. HB market-cafe.co.uk 2 Broadway Market, E8 4QJ 020 7249 9070

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HUMMINGBIRD BAKERY ISLINGTON The Hummingbird Bakery is the undisputed home of authentic American desserts.

A Zest Media favourite not just for thier deliciously decadent and original range of flavours, but also because of the company’s dedication to using fresh ingredients and produce, such as free range eggs and French butter. Their fifth London branch is a welcome addition to the Islington foodie scene. hummingbirdbakery.com, The Angel Building, 405 St John Street, Islington, EC1V 4AB

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SOUTH AFRICAN WINE FESTIVAL Vivat Bacchus held the third annual South African Wine Festival in Farringdon last month to coincide with the London International Wine Fair. The three-day event was a vino extravaganza; showcasing some of the best South African wine on the market and their creators. Guests were also treated to a sumptuous five-course ‘wine dinner’ inspired

by South Africa with delicacies such as biltong, crocodile and zebra on the menu. Roll on next year! southafricanwinefestival.co.uk

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THE HIGHBURY BARN To celebrate the Jubilee, the Highbury Barn will be offering Hope & Glory real ale with their very own Beef & Ale Jubilee pie... using Hope & Glory of course! The popular pub is the home of real ales and handmade pies, offering favourites such as ham & leek and sweet potato & goat’s cheese. ‘Pie & a Pint’ is only £8.95 every Monday. thehighburybarnpub. co.uk, 26 Highbury Park, N5 2AB

ROOT CAMP Highbury resident Anna Colquhoun is a culinary anthropologist, food writer and consultant on BBC Radio 4’s The Kitchen Cabinet. Recently she has run after-school supper clubs for Root Camp, an enterprise which helps to create healthier teenagers and a new generation of cooks. The next session will be held on 27 June at her home kitchen in Highbury. For details, see rootcamp.co.uk 45

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nce derided as a culinary backwater, Britain has undergone the most spectacular food renaissance in the last thirty years.

High street food has become exceptionally cosmopolitan and it is far more exciting to eat out in 2012 than in previous generations. With new communities and foreign travel providing the social catalyst for change, London’s restaurants have been transformed into new kingdoms of sauces and spices. One of the more exciting and youthful trends of recent years has been the rise of street food.

As colourful world food markets pop up across London, street food is becoming more and more popular because it serves ordinary people from the bottom up. Following in this global trend, Lebanese mini-chain, Yalla Yalla has made quite a stir in the capital. Meaning ‘hurry up’ in colloquial Arabic, visitors to the Soho branch will certainly have to get a move on if they want a seat at lunch-time.

The restaurant has become a cult favourite since opening in 2009.

Dating back to biblical times and combining the sensual delights of Arabic

culture with traditional Mediterranean and Ottoman dishes, Lebanese cuisine first established itself in Britain during the late 1970s. With the popularity of the first Soho opening (customers spill out into Brewers Lane almost every day of the week), Yalla Yalla owners, chef Jad Youssef and his partner Aga IIska, have expanded to Winsley Street and now, Kings Cross.

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Customers will be able to see their food being prepared in front of them, as well as Manakish pastries based on family recipes from Bekka Valley on display.

Some of the restaurant’s dishes include the Lahme (minced lamb, onion, tomato and pomegranate molasses) and Jibneh Arabieh, (a halloumi and feta cheese recipe) as well as signature mezze dishes like Baba ghannou - charcoal grilled aubergine purée delicately served with a tahini and fresh lemon dip and freshly baked pita.

In keeping with the tradition of street food, Yalla Yalla is a visual experience.

Great for an early morning coffee or prejourney bite to eat, the new concourse provides an exciting home for Britain’s food renaissance. Like the nourishing street food served underneath it’s gorgeous alpine crescent, there is something tangible in the air, a feeling of profound social and cultural change. The bad old days of delays and stodgy food are finally over.

FOLLOWING IN THIS GLOBAL TREND, YALLA YALLA HAS MADE QUITE A STIR IN THE CAPITAL the biggest transformation in its 160 year history. With a sparkling Gaudi-style lattice ceiling providing a surrealist flavour, the Grade I listed building has evolved considerably since the industrial Victorian era. It is now virtually unrecognisable from the crumbling façade that once greeted northern and Scottish visitors, but some things never change and train passengers will always be arriving in a hurry. Henceforth, catering for the millions of new visitors will be Yalla Yalla, where, unlike its tiny premises in Soho, it will seat

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he Farringdon branch of Little Bay is an eclectic bistro with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and bohemian décor. This Clerkenwell stalwart offers a varied menu of delicious French, Greek and Mediterranean dishes at discount prices. The brand new menu includes delicacies such as braised pork belly, fillet of plaice stuffed with crab meat and baked garlic mushrooms with blue cheese. Don’t miss out on the incredible half-price deal, which sees 50% off the entire à-la-carte menu at any time!

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ALMEIDA RESTAURANT 30 Almeida Street N1 1AD 020 7354 4777 French

SHAKA ZULU The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road NW1 8AB 020 3376 9911 South African

THE PEASANT 240 St John Street Clerkenwell EC1V 4PH 020 7336 7726 Gastro Pub

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RETAILER OF THE MONTH MAIDEN Design that doesn’t take itself too seriously is right at home in Maiden, a haven of kitsch, cute home accessories in Shoreditch. Maiden carries a plethora of gift ideas that will charm even the most conservative of tastes. The shop also stocks more royal family memorabilia than you can shake the proverbial stick at. maidenshop.com, 188 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6HU

DESIGN SQUINT This Shoreditch-based company produce bespoke, hand-crafted furniture and accessories. The brainchild of Lisa Whatmough, her passion for textiles and British design has resulted in an Alice in Wonderlandesque world of colourful and offbeat homewares. Pictured is the Tallboy, £1,400, squintlimited.com, 178 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6HU

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One designer that is known and loved for producing this style is Pierre Paulin, his best example being the Ribbon chair, created in 1966. A beautiful sculptural design, which takes on the appearance of a spaceship and from the 1960s to the present day has never ceased to be modern.

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2. WALLPAPER Futuristic wallpaper along with graphic geometric shapes, has been trending for a few years. It looks most effective hung on one wall to create a stylish focal point. Sanderson have just launched a range called Concord,

4. BATHROOM The organic shape of the bathroom unit has been mirrored by this vermilion colored stool. It’s a great example of simple design with dramatic impact.

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HAY FESTIVAL

31 MAY – 10 JUNE The Hay Festival of Literature and Arts is quite probably the most celebrated literary festival in the world. Founded by the Florence family twenty-three years ago, this annual ten-day cerebral extravaganza, which takes place just a stone’s throw away from the Herefordshire border, continues to grow in popularity, attention and visitor numbers every year.

While most people come for the performances, talks, lectures and readings given by high-profi le authors, actors, broadcasters, poets and politicians, others simply come for its memorable setting. In fact, there couldn’t be a better one. Hay-on-Wye – nicknamed ‘The Town of Books’ – became a draw for bookworms when bibliophile Richard Booth opened a second-hand book shop in 1961 and inadvertently began a tourist trend

which has happily thrived ever since.

To this day, thousands descend on the town simply for its antique and endlessly charming shops which are typically characterised by piles of old tomes.

The festival, which takes place in the fi rst week of June this year, arranges itself across several tents in fields rimmed by sheep and vast stretches of lush greenery. What to expect for 2012? Oh, just Rob Brydon, Nicholas Parsons, Julian Clary, Boris Johnson, Andrew Marr, Terry Pratchett, David Starkey and music from Bryn Terfel and Billy Bragg.

And maybe some rain – what is a festival without it? – but you’ll be far too busy to even notice.

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THE ALTHORP LITERARY FESTIVAL

15 – 17 JUNE The Althorp estate is well-known for regrettable reasons. It is, of course, Princess Diana’s fi nal resting place and over the years, its popular six-room exhibition, ‘Diana: A Celebration’, has witnessed crowds-upon-crowds flood through its gates.

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This year, the Althorp organisers – sponsored by Christie’s auction house – have gone one better than their previous timetable, lining up, among others, former Chancellor Alistair Darling, author Louis de Bernières and broadcasters Jeremy Vine and Brian Sewell, while a special bicentenary surprise is to be held in honour of British hero, Charles Dickens.

It is firmly under wraps for now, but the advice from Newsnight’s Gavin Esler? Simply: ‘don’t miss it’. And judging by the past nine years, you really shouldn’t.

The Stables, Althorp, Northampton, NN7 4HQ; 01604 770107 Adult day tickets are £12.50, children’s tickets cost £6, but are free for the under-fives. althorp.com/literaryfestival

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19 – 22 JULY Cornwall is always an idyllic place to spend one’s British summer. In July, however, a little spot near Saltash becomes just that little bit more alluring when the Port Eliot Festival comes to town.

It all started when the legendary Elephant Fayre came to an end in 1986, and Lord St Germans and his wife Catherine launched Port Eliot Fesitval (previously the Port Eliot Literary Festival). Their aim? To bring together a group of journalists, authors, poets and performers who would deliver a creative and spontaneous set of acts, all of whom were asked to ‘do something different with words.’

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Among the flower shows, cabaret tents, stationed dressing up boxes and late-night dancing, its fans will be

flocking for its schedule of unplanned, impromptu talks, lectures and theatrical and musical performances given by some much-respected talent.

Learn to cook with Rose Prince, laugh along with Miles Jupp, be read to

by Kate Summerscale and dance along to Stornoway’s indie tunes. And if you still want more, Port Eliot has various fringe events in place to keep even the over-energetic sated. Head to the all-new odditorium, where guests learn about all things ‘odd’, while various children’s camps will keep all the young ones occupied and happy all weekend long.

Jarvis Cocker once branded Port Eliot as ‘the festival of ideas’. And who are we to argue with that?

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et within the secluded splendour of 400 acres of deer park and woodland, Armathwaite Hall Country House and Spa lays at the foot of the Skiddaw mountain, framed by the Lake District’s dramatic fells and the beautiful Bassenthwaite Lake. One of the original stately homes of England, the imposing building befits the sweeping landscape - a key reason to stay here.

Another reason is the food - Master Chef Kevin Dowling makes the most of local seasonal produce, mixing classic English and French cuisine with Cumbrian specialties, so dining at the Lake View Restaurant is a must. From the best seat in the house, in full view of the majestic hills (and accompanying sheep), we enjoyed a faultless three course meal.

Afternoon tea is available throughout the year and the breakfast is top-notch too.

SPA LAKE DISTRICT Another attractive draw is the hotel’s well kitted-out spa; a perfect

counterpoint to any tiring hikes you may have planned. Eschew the B&B experience for a truly relaxing and luxurious stay - the hotel has an impressive 16-metre infinity pool, an outdoor hot tub overlooking the landscaped gardens (champagne optional), a thermal suite with hydrotherapy pool and a ‘wallow’ and aroma room - as well as the usual sauna and steam room, state of the art gym and exercise studio offering a range of classes every day.

The treatment list reads like a guidebook to bodily paradise. During my stay I indulged in full body massage (highly recommended - do go for the full hour) and the ‘Body Remodeller’, an intense treatment that uses carnitine and caffeine to eliminate fatty deposits.

The numerous spa rooms are incredibly relaxing and tastefully decked-out, while many of the treatments - such as the Vitality leg treatment or Dornmethod massage - would be a welcome complement to any punishing walks you might have planned.

HISTORY An original stately home, Armathwaite Hall dates back as far as the 11th century. Current owners, the Graves family, bought the Hall in 1976 and recently celebrated their thirtieth anniversary of ownership. Be sure to stay in the main building for a truer sense of the grandeur of the place. The wood-panelled walls are a reminder of its heritage and traditional English motifs abound, with tartan fabrics and hunting memorabilia adorning the walls. Crackling fi res perfume the place with the rich aroma of woodsmoke while decanters of sherry add to the quintessentially English experience. We didn’t see any ghosts during our stay, but you’d be hard pushed to fi nd a better spot for a late-night whisky and a couple of deliciously spooky stories. HB armathwaite-hall.com Twin rooms start at £200, Lake View rooms start at £330 per night.

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The artist has exhibited two shows at Park Walk Gallery in Chelsea, A Private View and The WineBox Series. It is his love of the female form that has led to an interest in shooting nudes, and he now has twenty years of experience in the art form.

A few years ago, when one of Meehan’s pregnant friends asked him to photograph her nude to capture her pregnancy on film, he decided to take on the challenge. He asked his wife to sit in on the session for the comfort of their friend, who had never posed nude before - and the results were wonderful. The images are subtle and understated; the curve of a woman’s body and stomach are shown to great effect in silhouette. The dark background and lighting makes the women look like bronzed statues glowing with vitality.

After the success of the first shoot, more and more friends and acquaintances began to ask Meehan to capture their image whilst pregnant, and his house in Brook Green became a home studio. As for

the actual day, Meehan’s subjects are always welcome to invite partners or friends along with them, one lady even coaxed her partner into shot.

Meehan says, “What I offer is not a day in a photo studio being photographed like a supermodel, I invite you into my home and it is a private quiet day of shooting very beautiful and personal photos.”

Arthur Meehan’s images work to combat the pressures felt by women to look a certain way in today’s society. Meehan’s nude models are strong sirens, unabashedly sharing their bodies with the camera. He shoots on film rather than digital and lovingly develops all prints by hand in the dark room. That personal touch makes a world of difference and means that Meehan can create exactly the image you want. From the initial consultation, discussing your ideas and hopes for the images, to the shoot day and then development of the photographs - Meehan wants to make you comfortable and relaxed to help achieve the best possible final product and to commemorate your pregnancy or the beauty of your nude silhouette.

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STEW Stewed! founder Alan Rosenthal on the virtues of one-pot cooking

Why did you decide to set up Stewed! - did you spot a gap in the market?

I’ve always wanted to do something foodie and racked my brains trying to think of something that would work. I came up with the idea because there wasn’t a product in-between a soup and a ready meal; I quit my job, went to study at Leith’s cookery school, was a chef for a while and then went back to my initial idea of one-pot meals.

Was it hard work?

Yes! The hardest part is making the decision to start your own business.

I started selling at the Alexandra Palace Farmer’s Market. At that point I was cooking from my home kitchen, although I was able to get branding and packaging sorted from the very first day of trading. I feel that the business has been an evolution - getting the meals into Harvey Nichols and Budgens and then outsourcing production. One thing led to another and the leading supermarkets followed.

Did you have any other experience in the industry?

I worked with Spanish food specialists Brindisa

and learnt how to carve Iberico ham... I used to teach Spanish to kids and I would set up a tapas bar for the students and their parents. Of course, I was a chef as well, but I found it too stressful.

does the future hold?

I do, and I think my background in buying and marketing for national retailers helps.

We want to increase our supermarket presence and brand awareness - there’s still a huge part of the population that hasn’t heard of us. There will soon be two kiosks in rail stations.

What’s the Stewed! secret?

It’s definitely a ‘foodie’ brand - a good, homemade product that tastes great. I’ve since put out a cookbook and I teach workshops at Leith’s and work with kids in schools.

We really focus on the foodie credentials and that’s what differentiates us from the competition.

Where do you like to eat in the local area?

I like The Draper’s Arms pub and Patogh on Edgware Road. I tend not to choose places that cost a bomb - I find myself going for Lebanese, Vietnamese or Dim Sum in Hoxton. I take advantage of the wonderful ethnic restaurants we have in London. steweduk.co.uk

The Stewed! cookbook is separated into regions do you like to experiment with ingredients and combinations?

I do focus on ingredients - I couldn’t decide what to cook when I was in the supermarket the other day because everything was there. When you shop locally and in independent shops, that drives the recipe decision-making forward!

Stewed! products are now stocked by Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Budgens, John Lewis and Ocado. Do you enjoy the business side as well as the creative? What

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Favourite meal or cuisine? Middle Eastern food, for which North West London is great.

Favourite album? At the moment...

Bombay Bicycle Club’s A Different Kind of Fix. Favourite book?

I never have time to read... but I last read The Time Traveller’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger.

Favourite holiday destination?

Because I go on holiday all the time, ha! Somewhere very hot or very cold!

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PLATTS LANE, HAMPSTEAD, NW3 ÂŁ695,000 SHARE OF F/H Stylish, open-plan, light and airy two bedroom apartment comprising 1,170 sq ft (109 sq m) refurbished to a high specification in 2010, with light oak engineered wood flooring throughout, located on the ground floor of a well maintained 1930s Art Deco block with direct access from the kitchen to a communal courtyard area. Garage and off-street parking by separate negotiation. Sole agent.

Property Divas 34a Rosslyn Hill, Hampstead Nw3 1NH 0207 431 8000, www.propertydivas.com

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North View Road, Crouch End, N8

£415,000 Leasehold Sole Agents

Sylvester Road, East Finchley, N2

£585,000 Freehold Sole Agents

We are extremely delighted to offer for sale this stylish three bedroom ground floor maisonette with the benefit of own entrance and sole use of rear garden backing onto the recreation grounds of Alexandra Park. The property retains many attractive features including stripped wooden flooring and fireplaces. North View Road is situated on a tree lined residential road within close proximity to excellent local amenities of Crouch End and Muswell Hill. Leasehold with share of freehold available by separate negotiation. Early viewing of this stunning property is highly recommended.

Crouch End Office: 020 8341 4050

A unique opportunity to acquire this exceptionally spacious three double bedroom detached family home. The property benefits some fine period features along with a contemporary mix. Presented in ready to move into condition with a charming secluded rear garden, stunning fitted kitchen/breakfast room and an extremely large loft, suitable for conversion (subject to planning consents). Sylvester Road is located within a short walk to local shops and within a fifteen minute walk to East Finchley tube (Northern Line) and the shops of the high road.

East Finchley Office: 020 8883 1001

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Grove Avenue, Muswell Hill, N10

£1,395,000 Freehold Sole Agents

Dukes Avenue, Muswell Hill, N10

£1,350,000 Freehold Sole Agents

A spectacular three storey linked detached four double bedroom plus study 1920’s family home that has been completely refurbished to an extremely high level of specification. This fine property boasts a stunning 20’4 x 18’10 kitchen/diner and three contemporary bathrooms (two en-suite) all with under floor heating, plus two fantastic reception rooms with oak wood flooring; added benefits also include a garage. Located within catchment of Rhodes Avenue primary and Alexandra Park secondary schools. Also close at hand is Alexandra Park, Palace and its main line station with its connection to the City (Old Street and Moorgate). Muswell Hill Broadway and its large selection of shops and restaurants are also close by.

Muswell Hill Office: 020 8444 1771

Set over three floors is a fine example of a well presented five bedroom, two bathroom, mid terraced Edwardian residence. This fine home retains a wealth of original period features throughout and benefits from a Victorian style conservatory which leads out to a delightful south-easterly facing garden; added benefits also include a cellar with separate entrance. Located within moments from Alexandra Park, Palace and its main line station, within favourable distance of Alexandra Park secondary school and easy access to Muswell Hill Broadway with its huge selection of shops and restaurants and bus services to Highgate tube (Northern Line).

Muswell Hill Office: 020 8444 1771

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Vallance Road, N22 ÂŁ1,225,000 Freehold

A particularly spacious and stylishly refitted semi-detached residence. With extensive living/ entertaining spaces opening to the wide rear garden. In a quiet residential road close to Muswell Hill Broadway, Alexandra Park & favoured schools.

PrickettandEllis.com/HPM1343

020 8883 0033

Durham Road, N2 ÂŁ935,000 Freehold

Elegant & characterful 4 bedroom Victorian house retaining many period features. With 2 reception rooms, loft & a delightful west-facing garden.

On one of the popular County roads with a short walk to all East Finchley amenities including the Underground station & favoured local schools.

PrickettandEllis.com/BF02935

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The Chine, N10 ÂŁ835,000 Freehold

A lovely modernised 3 bedroom Arts and Crafts house on the architecturally celebrated Rookfield Garden Village. Set in a peaceful, country-like, grass verged unadopted avenue.

Features a large bright open-plan kitchen diner opening onto the landscaped garden.

PrickettandEllis.com/PC05140

020 8340 8900

Mount View Road, N4 ÂŁ595,000 Shared Freehold

Spacious garden flat on all the ground floor of this substantial double fronted Victorian house.

With a large (28ft) double reception room, 2/3 bedrooms, off-street parking & a private garden. In a great location for all Crouch End & Stroud Green amenities.

PrickettandEllis.com/HPL1825

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Independent Estate Agents Residential Lettings & Management

Church Crescent

N10

£1,675,000 Freehold

In one of the most prestigious of Muswell Hill’s tree lined crescents, only moments walk from the heart of Muswell Hill Broadway, is an expansive Edwardian double fronted and semi linked house, retaining many original features and fireplaces. Priced to allow for someone to create a home reflecting their individual taste and style, the house could be arranged with 8 bedrooms - 2 currently kitchens, with good potential to convert into en suite bathrooms - 3 generous reception rooms, a kitchen/dining room, 3 bathrooms and 2 separate loo’s, gas central heating and a wide, approximately 40ft. long, Westerly facing garden.

Central Muswell Hill

N10

£950,000

Share of Freehold Situated in the heart of Muswell Hill, easy walking distance of the many shops and transport facilities of Muswell Hill; is a split level, ground floor garden flat. Within an impressive, Edwardian double fronted and semi linked house, this interesting property has 4 double bedrooms - one 20ft. long. The private front door opens to a wide central entrance hall, leading to a spacious and bright reception room, a fitted kitchen/dining room, a fitted bathroom and a separate loo. There is also gas central heating, an alarm system, A Share of the Freehold and a dining terrace, leading to a 30ft. wide and approximately 25ft. long, private garden.

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Sutton Road, Muswell Hill

N10

£599,950 Freehold

Situated in a tree lined, residential road, is a “Chain Free”, detached, 1930’s built bungalow, priced to allow a new purchaser to decorate, refurbish or extend as they wish. The bungalow which is only a few moments walk from a parade of good local shops and a short car or bus ride from Muswell Hill Broadway, has 2 double bedrooms - plus a loft studio or guest bedroom - with potential to further extend by creating a dormer window - a spacious reception room, a fitted kitchen/diner, a pale coloured fitted bathroom and gas central heating. The house also has a long single garage and an off street parking space and a 30ft. wide and approximately 85ft. long, Southerly facing lawned garden.

Central Muswell Hill

N10

£479,950 Leasehold

Within easy walking distance of the extensive shopping and transport facilities in Muswell Hill Broadway and spread over the Top Floor ( 2nd ) of a prestigious Edwardian mansion block, is a spacious flat which has 2 double bedrooms, a large reception room - a good sized, kitchen/diner and an original white fitted bathroom. In need of some updating there is currently gas central heating, original period features, an entryphone system, mature communal gardens and a long lease.

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PROPERTY

ANDREW FLINT FROM COLMAN COYLE, GIVES HIS EXPERT ADVICE ON ALL YOUR LEGAL PROPERTY QUESTIONS

MACKESON ROAD, NW3 £1,995 PER WEEK

A terraced family house located close to Hampstead Heath, designed for contemporary living with a strong modern look and feel. The house is extremely spacious and enjoys plenty of natural light throughout. There are four double bedrooms and three smart bathrooms. The kitchen is open plan with access through the reception to a well kept garden with decking area. Sole Agent.

Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings 020 7435 9681

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TEAM PROPERTY DIVAS – MOON WALK

“We did it; we finished it and we loved being part of it!

What a wonderful experience. Thank you so much to all of you that have supported us. If any of you wish to add to our fundraising - you still can!” – Helen Duncan, Property Divas Director.

In honour of their 5th birthday in April, ‘The Divas and Divos’ took part in ‘The Moon Walk London 2012’ on May 12th in aid of breast cancer.

They increased their initial target of £5,000 (representing a £1000 for every year since Property Divas opened its doors in April 2007) to £7,500 due to the overwhelming response since launching the fundraising page on 3rd March. Property Divas thought this worthy cause was the perfect way to celebrate their birthday!

If you would like to make a donation, however small, please click on the link below to the fundraising page www.walkthewalkfundraising.org/propertydivas

I am buying a property and I am going to have a mortgage with HSBC. I have been told by my mortgage advisor that I must use the bank’s solicitor and cannot use a solicitor of my choice. Is this correct?

A few months ago, HSBC introduced a new policy in connection with the firms they instruct to act on their behalf in connection with mortgages. Prior to this, in the vast majority of cases, it was the borrower’s solicitor who would be instructed to act on behalf of the bank as well. However, the bank decided to change its policy and a few months ago the bank gave borrowers a choice. The borrower can instruct the bank’s panel solicitor to represent them in connection with both the conveyancing work and mortgage work. Alternatively, the borrower can instruct their own solicitor but the bank would be represented by one of their panel solicitors. In my experience, having separate representation has inevitably slowed transactions down. All the documentation that is usually seen by the buyers’ solicitor has to be forwarded to the bank’s solicitor for their approval. Contracts cannot be exchanged until such time as the bank’s solicitors have issued their pre exchange approval.

Furthermore, having separate representation has made the conveyancing process more expensive because the buyers’ solicitors will inevitably be involved in additional work in dealing with the solicitors representing the bank.

Largely because of these reasons, HSBC have recently announced that they have amended their policy and from August 2012, it will be possible for a borrower to instruct a solicitor of their choosing to do their conveyancing work subject to certain conditions. First of all, sole practitioners will only be able to act for the bank if the mortgage advance is less than £150,000. Secondly, HSBC will require all firms acting for it to have the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme Accreditation. Here at Colman Coyle our accreditation was obtained in July 2011 and are pleased that HSBC Bank has made this very welcome announcement.

ASK THE EXPERTS

Contact property partner Andrew Flint with no obligation on (0)20 7354 3000 or email property@colmancoyle.com

www.colmancoyle.com 80 Upper Street, Islington, N1 0NU

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Hamptons Muswell Hill Sales. 020 8454 7241 muswellhill@hamptons.co.uk

Creighton Avenue, N10 - £1,999,950 - Freehold The Mall, N14 - £ 999,950 - Freehold Development opportunity subject to permissions. Five bedroom freehold Exquisite four bedroom double fronted property renovated to an exceptional detached residence with garden and potential to create internally over 5,300 sq ft. standard. Superb entertaining space in the kitchen / diner, in addition to south facing reception, conservatory and garden. 2139 sq ft.

Hillfield Park, N10 - £220,000 - Leasehold A small but perfectly formed studio apartment on the ground floor of a purpose built residential block. Very close to the shops and restaurants of the Broadway.

355 sq ft.

Church Crescent, N10 - £550,000 - Leasehold Stylish two bedroom garden flat with sophisticated mix of contemporary design and period features. Lots of natural light. 862 sq ft.

Queens Avenue, N10 - £650,000 - Leasehold Large two bedroom apartment with communal gardens and off street parking.

Contemporary fit out with lots of natural light in reception room from triple aspect windows. Close to the amenities of the Broadway. 1442 sq ft.

Coniston Road, N10 - £ 500,000 - Share of Freehold Two bedroom split level conversion with roof terrace on the upper floors of a handsome period property. Sweeping skyline views and central Muswell Hill location. 877 sq ft.

In the year of medals, we are already on a winning streak.

Hamptons International Silver for Best for UK Large Estate Agency and Best for Marketing.

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lettings | sales | bespoke property management | property finder service Diary of a Property Diva The Moon Walk London 2012 We did it! we finished it and we loved being part of it!!! What a wonderful experience. Thank you so much to all of you that have supported us. Monies raised by the divas (and divos)! to date in aid of breast cancer £10,447.50 and rising….

I’d like to start by saying a big thank you to all our sponsors who supported our efforts. We Divas walked through London in the small hours of Saturday 12th May as we participated in the Moon Walk. The whole team finished around 4am (and it was without doubt the coldest we have felt in ages)! The atmosphere of the event tent was fabulous and real pride was felt by all 15,000 participants that somehow we were making history, walking for a cause, hopefully making a difference to people’s lives;…. nice.

Our trainers now sit neglected as we prepare for June, yesterday a string of meetings with a team of contractors to finalise a new refurbishment project of a duplex apartment in NW3 for the owner.

We repeatedly find ourselves looking at the clock at 3pm saying “anyone for some lunch”?

Eton Garages, Belsize Park, NW3 Sole Agent

£1,150 Per Week Unfurnished

A fabulous, spacious, three bedroom family mews house arranged over three floors and located within easy walking distance of both Belsize Park and Swiss Cottage Underground stations. Ground floor comprises a double bedroom, en-suite bathroom, guest wc, access to double integral garage and additional room containing Jacuzzi, sauna and shower cubicle. First floor comprises a spacious and bright double aspect reception with exposed brickwork, two fireplaces and fantastic floor to ceiling arched windows and fully fitted kitchen with high gloss units and white granite worktops. Top floor comprises a spacious master bedroom with copious fitted wardrobes and en-suite bathroom (with bath and walk in shower) and a further bedroom with en-suite wc and basin. Available for long let from early June 2012.

It’s interesting that more and more people come to us asking us to source a property, oversee the refurbishment, thereafter rent and manage it on their behalf or sell. Our team works in an open plan office as constantly we find the different departments all working together with a client. I like that we have started to create a niche for ourselves in being able to offer this across the board service. As a result we are exploring further ancillary bespoke services for incorporation onto our web site, so we can supply our clients with every aspect of their property requirements from mortgages to insurance to foreign exchange along with our core lettings, sales, bespoke management and property finder service.

For all enquiries on our services please contact helen@propertydivas.com

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e’ve had an excellent start to the year as the north London property market has remained buoyant and is continuing to attract new residents as well as keeping hold of some of the old ones! As a consequence, we have seen demand for properties outstripping supply and in some areas prices are rising.

Demand for family houses remains strong as local families, who usually move out to the commuter belt, are choosing to stay locally to make the most of the village-like communities and avoid escalating travel costs. As a result, the larger four and five bedroom houses are only staying on the market for a matter of weeks. West Hampstead and Maida Vale in particular are seeing strong demand across the board.

In response to the demand we aim to keep our profile high locally, so you may notice a newer, greener look in our Belsize Park branch. Our brand has been updated to reflect our evolution into a well established estate agent that delivers a professional and expert property consultancy service. During the launch period at Belsize Park, Greene & Co. customers could win a Tastecard London Membership. Details are on our website, www.greene.co.uk/ newer_fresher_greener With the majority of banks still requiring 20-30% deposits, first time buyers are weighing up the costs of higher interest rates and larger borrowings or smaller loans and more competitive rates. As a result, the rental market is holding up very well.

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are even seeing bidding wars for the best properties. Landlords are looking for reliable tenants with a good track record, so prospective tenants need to ensure their references and deposits are ready, so they can move quickly.

As a consequence, buy-to-let landlords are experiencing very attractive rental yields, so we have seen lots of activity and interest in properties ideal for letting. At Greene & Co. we have recently expanded the lettings departments in each and we have opened a corporate lettings department in our brand new Clerkenwell office to cater for the burgeoning city market.

I predict that the rental and sales market in north London will remain strong this year, however, finance will continue to be a stumbling block for many first time buyers and homeowners looking to remortgage, without substantial equity. My advice to buyers is: do your research, know your budget and have finances in place before taking a look at any properties. At Greene & Co. we pride ourselves on our trustworthy, specialist area knowledge and are more than happy to advise vendors, buyers, tenants or landlords on the best purchase.

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