All eyes seem to be on the London 2012 Games at the moment. But beyond the Olympic Stadium and the admittedly very exciting Olympic hoopla, some more locally based achievements of the foodie variety are taking place which hopefully after this historic summer will carry on pleasing East Londoners for years to come.
Here’s a list of five newly opened and locally owned restaurants and pubs worth seeking out for not only exceptional food and drink but for a taste of some real local flavour as well …