by Nicola C. Manasseh | Jul 16, 2026 | Inspirational People & Places
I recently visited one of two National Trust houses close to Belsize Park. From 1937-1939 Hungarian-British architect Ernö Goldfinger built his family home at 2 Willow Road and lived there until his death in 1987, aged 85. Ernö Goldfinger was an early adopter of...
by Nicola C. Manasseh | Jul 15, 2026 | Hospitality News & Reviews
A magnificent wood fire oven in the kitchen of Luna Restaurant at 73 Haverstock Hill reveals what this Italian restaurant is all about. The pizzas really are delicious and reflect an authentic Napoli menu as the owner Rahi has a long time love of Italian cuisine and...
by Nicola C. Manasseh | Jul 4, 2026 | Personal Stories
In the early dark hours of 23 June, I was woken by a biblical thunderstorm. It was as if a ginormous faulty light was flashing on and off and a thousand whips were being cracked. The crashing coursed through my imagination, bringing back a memory of the child-me...
by Nicola C. Manasseh | Jul 3, 2026 | For Belsize Parents & Carers
Former music lecturer Maria Vraka believes that it shouldn’t be a privilege for children to learn music-making. Knowing how music is proven to bring children significant benefits, she says, “it should be a right for all children and an everyday life habit.” To this...
by Nicola C. Manasseh | Jun 23, 2026 | Events & Live Experiences
Once again, the Idler Festival this July includes some of the UK’s most fascinating cultural and countercultural figures. Prue Leith, Irvine Welsh, Jojo Moyes, Zakia Sewell, Chris Difford, Miranda Sawyer, Nigel Planer, Esther Freud, Ben Pope, Charlie Higson and other...
