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Peachy's Team Favourites
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous - Novel by Ocean Vuong
"Touching and beautifully written ” - Ella
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous is a lyrical debut novel by Ocean Vuong, written as a letter from a son to his mother, exploring themes of identity, trauma, love, and the immigrant experience in America.
The Head Hurts but the Heart Knows the Truth - Album by Headache/Vegyn
Recommended by Isabella
The Head Hurts but the Heart Knows the Truth is a 2023 experimental album by Headache (Vegyn and Francis Hornsby Clark), mixing ambient sounds, spoken word, and AI vocals.
Sinners - Film by Ryan Coogler
Recommended by Ellie
“Hard to describe this film. Ryan Coogler somehow managed to combine all the classic horror tropes with a subversive tone, and maintaining a powerful sense of pain and cultural resonance- particularly through music. Last night was a movie!!! Don’t miss the post credit scene.” - Ellie
Rajmahal Sweets - Sweet Shop in Brick Lane
recommended by Nisha
"The Indian sweet shop has put a little ice cream cart out the front and are selling Indian ice cream called kulfi and I’m obsessed, they are so cute” - Nisha
Bizzarro - Restaurant in Paddington
“it's a small Italian family run business and super cheap authentic Italian food!” - Meg
Located in Paddington, Bizzarro was established in 1957 and has since portrayed the 'real' Italian cuisine to its valued customers. Bizzarro offers the opportunity to relax and dine in true Italian style.
True Religion - Shy Girl ft Isabella Lovestory & Pink Pantheress
"On repeat! a bad girl collab made for getting ready for the club" - Jess
Shy Girl’s dancey club beats, layered with Pink Pantheress vocals + a verse by Isabella Lovestory that blends in Honduran pereo-pop. The ultimate bad girl collab.
Hawkers Kitchen
"cheap and yum" - isabella
A humble Malaysian and South Asian restaurant located on Caledonian Road. Think freshly made roti and delicious Malaysian classics like Nasi Lemak and Roti Canai, alongside South Asian biryanis and dosas.
The Fraud - Novel by Zadie smith
“An extraordinary historical novel that transports you from literary London to Jamaica’s sugar cane plantations” - JESS
‘The Fraud’ is Zadie Smith’s first historical novel. Comic and tragic, the novel is set in Victorian England and follows Eliza Touchet, housekeeper and cousin by marriage to novelist William Ainsworth, as she becomes captivated by the Tichborne trial, where a cockney butcher claims to be the missing heir to a fortune.
Conclave - Film by Edward Berger
“The kind of movie that leaves you questioning your entire moral compass” - ELLA
A poignant and unexpectedly fantastic film. The set and costume design are impeccable, not to mention the cast. The director of photography truly nailed every frame. A subtle touch of humour keeps the intense drama going. And of course STANLEY TUCCI! We highly recommend - a surprising gem.
Don’t Tell Dad - Cafe & Restaurant
“An effortlessly day-to-night spot” - Su Chan
Don’t Tell Dad is a new neighbourhood bakery and restaurant in Queens Park. Effortlessly day-to-night, the vibe is relaxed modern bistro mixed with mid-century interiors, the kind of spot where you can grab a coffee and a pastry, then return in the evening for indulgent French and British seasonal fare.