Books for Cooks

Teheran Berlin is a cozy, airy-chic gem where French culinary artistry meets Persian flavors, all while being served up with impeccable hospitality.

Luca Italian Restaurant blends warm, vintage brick charm with a Michelin-starred menu, offering scrumptious Italian fare and a cozy fireside terrace.

A book lover's paradise, this charming chain store boasts three spacious floors packed with a stunning selection of travel guides and literary gems.

Casual rooms in a modest Victorian-era townhouse offering a lobby lounge & Wi-Fi. A 6-minute walk from King's Cross train and tube station, and St. Pancras International for Eurostar trains, this unpretentious hotel set in a Victorian townhouse is also 1.1 miles from the British Museum. The down-to-earth, compact rooms have en suite bathrooms, TVs, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and Wi-Fi. There's a straightforward lobby lounge.

Lahore Karahi is a vibrant Tooting curry house dishing out hearty Pakistani classics in a lively atmosphere perfect for sharing plates with friends.

Basic dorms & private rooms in a laid-back hostel offering breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a cosy bar. Close to trendy bars and clubs, this laid-back hostel in the Shoreditch area is a 14-minute walk from the restaurants and galleries along Brick Lane, and 4 minutes' walk from Shoreditch High Street tube station. Basic mixed and female-only dorms sleep 4 to 10 guests, and feature metal bunk beds, Wi-Fi and lockers, plus shared bathrooms. Private rooms, some with en suite facilities, are also available. Continental breakfast is available. There's a cosy bar/coffee shop and a guest kitchen, as well as a bright lounge, and a courtyard with seating and foosball.

A trendy restaurant and wine bar featuring rotating chefs, perfect for date night or casual hangs, where the food and atmosphere shine bright.

Louis XVI-style Victorian theatre hosting short-running touring shows, modern plays and Shakespeare.

Pub/dining room decorated with framed portraits, serving British menu using locally sourced produce.

Compact Jamaican kitchen in a relaxed nook with outdoor dining space, spotlighting jerk spices.