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Alastair Reid Schanche

Alastair is a features writer at London X London. He joined the team in late 2022 hot off the back of a five-year stint in Shanghai where he wrote for Time Out and ran a very niche blog about Chinese food.

He’s unable to shake his addiction for Sichuan noodles, but will be found devouring London’s other glorious cuisines when he’s not warming seats at the Prince Charles.

Peckham is getting a brand new place to eat – well actually, many of them. London loves a food court. This month it is going to be adding one more to its already pretty extensive repertoire of places to chow down on all manner of street food. That’s because Market Place have announced that they’re …

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We unpack the history of one of London’s most iconic bridges.  London’s a city that tells an interesting story wherever you look. Take Blackfriars Bridge for example. No doubt you’ve crossed it countless times. On the surface it’s just another route to the office, but dig a little deeper and there’s actually a pretty fascinating …

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Ready to delve into London’s best Ethiopian restaurants? You should be.  London’s a food-lover’s heaven. Wherever you look you’ll find excellent restaurants just waiting to be explored. With the city’s Ethiopian restaurants that’s no exception.  Regularly suitable for vegetarians and never anything short of exciting, Ethiopian food draws big crowds of foodies looking to sample …

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The world’s biggest chicken wing festival is in London this summer.  Wings. Music. Beer. Bourbon. These are the only words Wing Fest needs to advertise itself – and what mighty sweet words they are. If you are as excited by those four things as us, then you’re going to love the sound of this… So, …

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Buck’ Pal’ is opening the royal doors for tours. Fancy checking out how the other half live? Well this summer you’ll be able to take tours of Buckingham Palace (Ok, so maybe a little posher than just the other half then). The royal residence is usually closed to the public, but since 1993 it’s been …

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Looking for vegan cafes in London? We’ve got you covered with a bumper guide to all the best.  Finding vegan food in London is becoming increasingly easy these days. From top-notch restaurants to bountiful brunches and even vegan afternoon teas you’re almost spoilt for choice.  That said, you shouldn’t overlook London’s growing repertoire of vegan …

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Heard of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park? Dig into the history of a small-but-mighty member of London’s Magnificent Seven. Eager London x London readers will know that we’ve got a thing about cemeteries. Say what you will about that but we think London’s resting places are pretty magical, if a bit eerie. Think of them as …

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