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Samantha jameson Soapsmith founder
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Interview: Soapsmith founder Samantha Jameson

Her luxury soaps and bath soaks might be stocked by such high-end stores as Harrods and Fenwick, but Soapsmith founder Samantha Jameson remains forever true to her Hackney roots, with the sights and scents of East London a major inspiration for her brand

By Beast LondonApril 18, 2024May 30, 2024
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THE THREE CROWNS OUSMANE GAYE chef
life + style people

Interview: Ousmane Gaye, head chef at Three Crowns pub, Stoke Newington

Fast becoming famous for his ‘Pie of the Week’ dish at the Three Crowns pub in Stoke Newington, head chef Ousmane Gaye (ex-Holborn Dining Room, […]

By Beast LondonFebruary 29, 2024May 31, 2024
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Founder Nathalie Moukarzel, Sohalia, East London
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Interview: Nathalie Moukarzel, founder of Sohalia restaurant and wine bar

Lebanese restaurant and natural wine bar, Sohalia was given the big thumbs up by The Guardian’s Jay Rayner. We chat to founder Nathalie Moukarzel to found out more about this mission-led gem in East London.

By Beast LondonNovember 10, 2023November 10, 2023
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Riki Veerma
life + style people

Interview: Riki Verma, Fashion Photographer

We caught up with fashion photographer Riki Verma about his work, how he got started and his favourite East London hangouts

By Beast LondonJuly 25, 2023
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Lewis de Haas Crispin Spitalfields
food + drink people

Interview: Lewis De Haas, Head Chef at Crispin Spitalfields

Head chef at Crispin Spitalfields shares his favourite places to eat and drink in East London and tells us how his love of growing and cooking food stems from his childhood spent at the allotment…

By Beast LondonJune 12, 2023
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Sandi Richmond chef at Nobu Shoreditch
life + style people

Interview: Sandi Richmond, Executive Chef at Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch

To kick off Women’s History Month this March, Sandi Richmond, Executive Head Chef at Nobu Shoreditch restaurant tells us how she’s living her dream and shares her favourite places to eat and drink in East London…

By Beast LondonMarch 1, 2023March 3, 2023
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Hackney Town Hall
life + style people

Black History – East London

Immigration has played a big part in shaping our capital’s history, culture and character. Nowhere is that more evident than in East London, where the historic docks have welcomed migrant populations for centuries says BGN’s James Scott

By Beast LondonOctober 14, 2022October 17, 2022
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Google BGN UK Steerco Committee
life + style people

Meet Google’s Black Googler Network (BGN) Steering Committee

For this issue of BEAST magazine has the pleasure of working with the wonderful team that is Black Googler Network (BGN) – highlighting just some of those vibrant East London Black-owned businesses leading a successful path within the Black community.

By Beast LondonOctober 13, 2022October 17, 2022
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flavour fred
food + drink people

Wild Food Foraging in East London

If wild food foraging, fun and feasting sound appealing then let Flavour Fred lead the way – through Hackney Marshes then back for cocktail creations and delicious wild food

By Beast LondonOctober 28, 2021October 20, 2022
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Chris Outram lgbt
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Celebrate Diversity with Photography #CorporateQueer

Don’t miss this exhibition of stunning portraits #CorporateQueer by photographer Fiona Freund

By declanSeptember 15, 2021September 15, 2021
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Jonny Woo
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Jonny Woo, East London’s queen of drag

Jonny Woo, East London’s queen of drag and owner of iconic pub The Glory talks performance, identity and drag superstardom in a Covid age with Sylvie Wilkinson

By declanJune 14, 2021
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My lockdown life
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My Lockdown Life – Anne Qvortrup

BEAST speaks to Anne Qvortrup, founder of Sprycraft Drinks about her lockdown life and how her Danish roots and age-old traditions inspired her dream

By Beast LondonMarch 5, 2021May 30, 2024
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my lockdown life - sophie pebble
life + style people

My Lockdown Life – Sophie Powell

My Lockdown Life is our interview series discovering how fellow East Londoners are coping with their new normal, what they’re up to and how we can support them at this time. We talk to Sophie Powell about working from home and how it has helped launch her new business Launderette Studio.

By Beast LondonFebruary 24, 2021March 1, 2021
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My Lockdown Life – Owen Pacey

My Lockdown Life is our interview series discovering how fellow East Londoners are coping with their new normal, what they’re up to and how we can support them at this time. We talk to Owen Pacey, owner of Shoreditch based antique fireplace and lighting specialist, Rennaisance.

By Beast LondonFebruary 21, 2021March 1, 2021
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My Lockdown Life – Venus and The Cat

My Lockdown Life is our interview series discovering how fellow East Londoners are coping with their new normal, what they’re up to and how we can support them at this time.

By Beast LondonFebruary 16, 2021February 19, 2021
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life + style people

Inspiring Beer Sommelier – Natalya Watson

Meet Natalya Watson and find out how women are shaping and defining the beer industry in East London and beyond

By Beast LondonFebruary 2, 2021August 9, 2022
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life + style people

My Lockdown Life – Holly Bourne

My Lockdown Life is our interview series discovering how fellow East Londoners are coping with their new normal, what they’re up to and how we can support them at this time. We talk to East London author, Holly Bourne.

By Beast LondonJanuary 15, 2021February 24, 2021
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life + style people

My Lockdown Life – Andrea Danelli & Martina Vitali

My Lockdown Life is our interview series discovering how fellow East Londoners are coping with their new normal, what they’re up to and how we can support them at this time.

By Beast LondonJanuary 5, 2021February 18, 2021
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Soapsmith Hart Shoreditch
people

Interview: Soapsmith founder Samantha Jameson

We bring you a form of escapism – in the hope that you can fully immerse yourself in a bit of creativity and learn some more about the people who make East London such a special place…

By Beast LondonNovember 12, 2020May 30, 2024
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people

Tatty Devine: Interview with founders Rosie Wolfenden and Harriet Vine

The people behind jewellery brand Tatty Devine

By Beast LondonJuly 9, 2020May 30, 2024
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