Reviews — I Love Essex & East London

Firstsite, Essex: Super Black Exhibition Opens with Caribbean Food & Music

Essex’s contemporary gallery stages an exploration of the complex questions of identity and the experiences of black people living in Britain today

Days out, Editors picks, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoOctober 10, 2019Firstsite, contemporary arts, black, afro caribbean, Essex

Crispin, Spitalfields: Simple, Seasonal, Small Plates

One year old this autumn, Crispin café and restaurant in the heart of the East End offers all day dining in an architectural gem

Editors picks, Days out, Restaurants, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoOctober 4, 2019Spitalfields, all day dining, locally sourced, small plates, sharing plates, seasonal

The Stratford: A 21st-Century Hotel for East London

A dynamic new lifestyle hotel offers mid-century style rooms, cultural and lifestyle experiences in the heart of Stratford’s Queen Elizabeth Park

Editors picks, Hotels, News, most popular, Restaurants, TravelJoanna Fernandez-corugedoSeptember 20, 2019Stratford, East London, Design, Manhattan

Healthy Essex Eats! Affordable Chef-Cooked Meals Straight to Your Door

Prep Kitchen in Southend offers flavoursome, balanced pre-prepared dishes from around the world. First order offer!

News, Editors picks, Days out, Restaurants, TravelJoanna Fernandez-corugedoAugust 29, 2019Meals, Self-catering ideas, healthy eating, health, wellness, pre-prepared meals, muscle gain, weight loss

Tub and Cone, Colchester: A New Ice Cream Parlour!

Cool off with a gelato in Tub and Cone, a new ice cream and dessert parlour which just opened in time for summer.

Restaurants, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoJuly 24, 2019ice cream, gelato, desserts, ice cream parlour, dessert lounge, tub and cone

Halloween Fitness Fest: Charity Event in Essex

Book now for Fitness Fest in Colchester this October! Spin, Drum & Base and more with all proceeds going to an animal shelter

Days out, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoJune 26, 2019Wellness, health, fitness, Les Mills, yoga, boxing, hip hop, mindful yoga meditation

The Sun Inn, Dedham: Free Essex Festival

Live music, craft beer and Essex gin on tap at the Sun Inn’s two-day Al Festo festival in July

Days out, Hotels, Restaurants, TravelJoanna Fernandez-corugedoJune 26, 2019Festival, Americana, Craft beer, Live music, free festival, free, constable country

South Place Chop House, East London: Sociable Dining in the City

Good value brunches and roasts at the first purpose-built hotel in London’s Square Mile in 100 years

Days out, Editors picks, Restaurants, News, Travel, HotelsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoJune 16, 2019East London, Art hotels, British, Liverpool Street, Moorgate, D&D London, Conran

Firstsite Shortlisted for £100,000 Arts Funding

Colchester’s contemporary arts hub is in the running for prestigious arts funding

News, Editors picks, Days outJoanna Fernandez-corugedoJune 10, 2019Colchester, arts award, Freelands Award, Arts funding, women, community

Chill Out this Summer with 100% Organic Vegan Hemp Products

A new range of vegan, organic skin care products include naturally sweet-smelling SPFs and body lotions

News, SpaJoanna Fernandez-corugedoJune 6, 2019vegan, organic, cruelty free beauty, hemp, hemp oil, SPF, body care, natural skincare

Get a Free Organic Breakfast in Three East London Venues!

Start the day the organic way with a free organic breakfast on June 12 2019

News, Editors picks, Days outJoanna Fernandez-corugedoJune 4, 2019organic, breakfast, East London, Free

New Mark Warner Resort Opens in Greece this Month

Sleek new family friendly beach club introduces Paleros to passengers flying from Essex and London this summer

News, Hotels, Editors picks, TravelJoanna Fernandez-corugedoJune 3, 2019Greece, summer holiday, family, activity, Stansted, Paleros, travel

Coastal Culture Hub

Redeveloped Ipswich is attracting tourists with its array of museums and galleries, historic and modern architecture, arts venues and excellent regional cuisine

Days out, Hotels, Restaurants, News, TravelJoanna Fernandez-corugedoMay 7, 2019Ipswich, Culture, museums, art, hotels, boutique hotels, urban renewal, Travel, Staycation

Hurry! Summer Flights from £12.99 from London Southend Airport

Ryanair’s new base at Southend offers 15 new routes to popular destination such as Alicante and Palma

Travel, New flight routes, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoApril 4, 2019Ryanair, new routes, summer, flights, dublin, alicante, palma, kosovo, malaga, faro, corfu, milan bergamo, venice, kosice, cluj, low cost airline

Essex Pubs Star in New Good Pub Guide!

The Best of England’s new Pub Guide 2019 is out! See the Essex pubs included here…

News, Restaurants, Hotels, most popular, Days outJoanna Fernandez-corugedoMarch 25, 2019Best of England Pub Guide, Pubs, Guide, Essex pubs, Michelin-starredComment

Brera Riverside, Canary Wharf: Italian Classics By The Thames

A revamped Italian restaurant in the city offers an authentic taste of ‘neighbourhood’ Italy

Days out, Editors picks, News, RestaurantsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoFebruary 22, 2019Italian, Italian restaurant, Canary Wharf, East London, Naples, Italian food

Ballot Opens For FREE Essex Big Weekend Tickets!

Register now for thousands of free tickets to multiple atractions across Essex

Days out, Editors picks, NewsJoanna Fernandez-corugedoFebruary 20, 2019Essex, Days out in Essex, Win, Free tickets, Attractions, Experiences

WIN A meal for Two at Marco's New York Italian in Essex

Marco Pierre White opens his latest New York Italian restaurant in Brentwood

Restaurants, News, Editors picks, New flight routes, most popular, Days outJoanna Fernandez-corugedoDecember 12, 2018Marco Pierre White, New York Italian, Brentwood, TOWIE, Celebrity chef, michelin starred, Win, competition