Dom’s Subs is a delivery and collection sandwich shop on the Hackney Road. Prepare to undo your top button. Or better, go elasticated.

Campania is an Italian restaurant off Columbia Road ideal for a romantic dinner, that’s equally lovely during the day.

Footnote is a spacious coffee spot on Wilton Way in Hackney that makes a great option for catching up with friends.

Lanark Coffee is a tiny café on Hackney Road where you’ll want to become regular for the food as well as the atmosphere.

The Shacklewell Arms is a big pub with a big smoking area in Hackney Downs that’s also a live music venue.

Satan’s Whiskers is a hip hop heavy cocktail bar in Bethnal Green, ideal for the start of a late night, or a date night.

Lucky and Joy is a fun and flavourful Chinese-influenced restaurant in Clapton that feels like a night out, with added sesame noodles.

Krapow is a Thai-inspired restaurant on Chatsworth Road making tasty food in a cosy, lowkey space perfect for two.

Neden Urfa is an unassuming kebab shop in Clapton making delicious kebabs with bread freshly made in front of you.

% Arabica is an excellent spot for coffee and roasted-to-order beans on Broadway Market.

Climpson and Sons is the best place on Broadway Market to grab a seat and a cup of coffee.

Mio Yatai is a Japanese restaurant at the end of Broadway Market serving decent ramen.

MNTD’s second spot is near Victoria Park. It’s walk-in only, it’s great for a casual meal, and you should only be thinking about the dumplings.

Casa Fofo is a casual neighbourhood restaurant in Hackney, serving an unusual and sometimes excellent tasting menu at a great price.

Mao Chow is a cupboard-sized spot by London Fields making very tasty all-vegan Chinese food.

Night Tales is a lively terrace bar and club open until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays.