A Day in the Life
FRENCH TOAST, A CHIC LUNCH IN AN INDUSTRIAL LOT AND DINNER AT A DENIM FACTORY WITH ABI TOTTENHAM-SMITH
Filed under: London
July 22, 2022
A Day in the Life takes you into the everyday of local creatives and business owners as they show you the best of their city.
Meet Abi Tottenham-Smith, who lives in Walthamstow in East London, after having moved there three and a half years ago. Abi works at Small Luxury Hotels as the Head of Social Media and Brand Content; a collection of over 500 boutique hotels in 80 countries, each unique in their own way. Although Abi is lucky enough to travel to many interesting places for work, London is still her favourite, and will always be home — with some amazing local spots near her in Walthamstow. Follow along for Abi’s food tour through the neighbourhood.
Read more about Abi’s day below or skip to her itinerary
9:30 AM
Abi drops by Wood Street Coffee to start her day.
“One of the first spots I discovered when I moved to Walthamstow, and it is still my favourite. We go for brunch or pop in for a coffee at least once a month… order the French toast! It is different each time and I have never had one I didn’t like.”
Image courtesy of: @woodstcoffee
Image courtesy of: @woodstcoffee
2:00 PM
For a late lunch, you can find Abi at Lighthaus Café, for a simple, yet chic, bite.
“In a very unassuming spot amongst an industrial estate, Lighthaus café serves the most delicious food in simple, but stylish surroundings. ”
Image Courtesy of: @lighthauscafe
7:30 PM
Finally, for a dinner with friends, Abi heads to SlowBurn.
Image Courtesy of: @slowburnlondon
“A working denim factory during the week and a restaurant on the weekend. The food is all about the vegetables - championing them as the main dishes, with meat being the side dishes.”
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Cafe
Wood Street Coffee | @woodstcoffee
“One of the first spots I discovered when I moved to Walthamstow and it is still my favourite. We go for brunch or pop in for a coffee at least once a month… order the French toast! It is different each time and have never had one I didn’t like.”
020 3005 3231
1-2 Sutherland Rd Path, Walthamstow, London
Restaurant
Lighthaus | @lighthauscafe
“In a very unassuming spot amongst an industrial estate, Lighthaus café serves the most delicious food in simple, but stylish surroundings.”
11 Argall Ave, London
Restaurant
SlowBurn| @slowburnlondon
“A working denim factory during the week and a restaurant on the weekend. The food is all about the vegetables - championing them as the main dishes, with meat being the side dishes.”
114b Blackhorse Ln, London
+44 7541 365064
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