Spitalfield Markets and Brick Lane

Steph, Gwen, and I at Brick Lane!!

On Sunday of that weekend, I decided to venture out to Spitalfield markets with Gwen and Steph! Old Spitalfields Market, or simply 'Spitalfields' as it is fondly known, is the world-famous East London destination. Home to a flourishing creative community, Spitalfields has over the last 14 years secured a place at the forefront of interiors, fashion, the arts, and food. It has been the site of a busy market since 1638, when King Charles gave a licence for flesh, fowl and roots to be sold in what was then known as Spittle Fields. Three hundred and sixty odd years later and now located within the historical Horner Buildings, the market continues to be the setting for a thriving narrative. In one day a visitor to the market's stalls and independent shops can pick up anything from fair trade cushions and rare vinyl to lovingly crafted notebooks and hand carved toy trains. There are jewel encrusted vintage boots for individualist tastes, reconditioned are deco sofas for elegant sensibilities and an excellent array of food for all hungry bellies! It currently attracts 25,000 visitors per week.

While at Spitalfields, I managed to pick up a hand made skirt and a really cute dress! We also got delicious gelato too!! After our shopping adventure, we decided to venture to Brick Lane and get some curry for dinner!! Brick lane is literally a brick road that is lined with about 50 places to have curry. The goal is to haggle with the salesman who are stationed outside and get a good deal for dinner. We managed to get a free appetizer, a free bottle of wine, and 30% of our bill!! Our meal was sooo good and we managed to split Chicken tikka masala, buttery chicken curry (sounds weird but it was amazing!!) and lamb with a pepper sauce!