RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK: SALTINE 📍11 Highbury Park, London, N5 1QJ 🕯️ The Vibes Saltine is a neighbourhood restaurant and bar nestled in Highbury—it’s warm, welcoming, and thoughtfully put together. It’s a space that just...FEELS GOOD. Design is a big part of everything they do—think hand-pulled textured walls, recycled wood ceilings, and yes, even a wild mural installation in their bathrooms. ‘If we can’t find what we want, we make it ourselves,’ they told us. 🫒 The Food Saltine is all about seasonal ingredients and top-quality produce. They work closely with suppliers who TRULY care about what they grow—think Farmer Tom, Shrub, Todoli Citrus, and Martin the Forager. Everything’s made from scratch with a focus on flavour and simplicity. They also keep waste to a minimum by practising whole animal butchery. And their most-loved dish? The Sticky Toffee Apple Cake. Trust us, you’ll want to save room for it! Drinks at Saltine get just as much love as the food. The bar menu is thoughtful and creative, with standout serves like the Whiskey Lowball, featuring Aberlour Single Malt Scotch, Botivo, Cocchi Americano, and a splash of soda water. They also experiment with house-made cordials, infusions, and ferments, adding depth and character to every drink. 🕺 The People Before opening Saltine, Mat and Jess spent 11 years running the Fink’s coffee shops. Think of Saltine as their slightly more grown up, elevated big sister—a place you’d go for good food and good times. In the kitchen, Phil (formerly of Spring and St. JOHN) brings that same relaxed-but-refined approach to the food. Book a spot today and give your tastebuds a treat!