Art Deco triumph: Brasserie Zédel

August 13, 2012 | Lena Weber 1

Imagine stepping away from the tourist hordes on Piccadilly Circus into the Art Deco glory of a Twenties French brasserie to have a three course meal and cocktails all for under £25.

This is indeed not too good to … Read More

Call the police! Speakeasy at J. Sheekey

March 9, 2012 | Lena Weber 2

London is buzzing with Twenties and Prohibition themed parties and events at the moment – let’s face it, it’s a bloody good excuse to reach for the liquor and tassels! Rebecca McWattie reviews the latest offering – speakeasy nights at … Read More

Shakes, hot dogs and 50s tunes at The Love Shake

September 15, 2011 | Lena Weber

There’s now quite a plethora of newly opened Fifties diners, shake bars and American-style burger joints in London but Shoreditch’s The Love Shake manages to stand out with great value food and unpretentious style. The diner on Kingsland Road … Read More

The retro chippie: Poppies of Spitalfields

August 24, 2011 | Lena Weber 3

Right across the road of Old Spitalfields Market is fish and chip shop Poppies, run by Eastender Pat Newland. With its juke box, retro-styled waitresses and World War Two ephemera, Poppies is definitely harking back to Forties and Fifties … Read More

For American classics head to The Diner

July 1, 2011 | Lena Weber 7

There are plenty of gourmet burger chains around London but if you’re after good, honest American classics in a Fifties-inspired atmosphere, head to The Diner.

The chain of restaurants has five London outlets – Soho, Camden, Shoreditch, Islington and Kensal … Read More

Get lucky at all-American Fifties diner

May 14, 2011 | Lena Weber

Step back to the Fifties over a burger and milkshake at all-American treat Lucky Seven. This self-styled “neighbourhood diner” aims to offer “the most authentic diner experience this side of Brooklyn Bridge” and features rows of green booths, a … Read More