"For a long lunch with friends, there is no better spot than Rochelle Canteen in the sunnier months. Set in an old school’s walled garden in Shoreditch, there are few greater pleasures than sitting under the vines, a glass of rose in hand, while you look through Margot Henderson’s seasonal, simple menu."

"For an afternoon at the pub, it has to be my local, The Empress. It has lots of outdoor tables overlooking Lauriston Road and towards Victoria Park, a good wine list, and refined pub grub."

"Cadet in Newington Green is a wine bar with one of the best charcuterie in London. Order a glass of Languedoc rosé and a plate of rillettes or tomato salad."

"For a relaxed glass of wine, my new favorite spot is hector’s, a small but perfectly formed wine bar in De Beauvoir. You need to get there soon after opening time to get a spot, then settle in and make your way through its by-the-glass list, as well as all the moreish snacks up on the blackboard that day."

"My old favorite, Sager + Wilde is a rustic-chic neighbourhood wine bar on Hackney Road - order the cheese toastie."

"For a romantic dinner for two, it’s always Campania. Tucked away on a cobbled street off Columbia Road, it has charming, candle-lit interiors, the loveliest staff, and delicious Southern Italian cooking. I always order the gnudi, the ragu, and the tiramisu — plus a negroni. In summer, the outdoor tables are perfect for a sun-dappled lunch."

"For a nightcap on a Sunday, I’ll walk through Victoria Park, stopping off at the Farmer’s Market to pick up a crepe, before following the canal towards Islington. In summer, I’ll stop off at Towpath Cafe, which cooks the most incredible seasonal food right by the water. Heaven."

"The newly opened natural wine spot in Shoredtich and some people say the best date spot in East London. They’re also known for their sell-out food residencies, giving some of the city’s lesser-known chefs a platform to show what they’re made of."