Interview: Jenny Dawson of Rubies in the Rubble

The award-winning London chutney-maker on creating a socially-responsible business

by Emily Millett Claiming to make the “tastiest chutneys in the nicest possible way,” Rubies in the Rubble founder Jenny Dawson is as entrepreneurial as she is charmingly modest. Her award-winning company addresses the issues of food waste, sustainability and unemployment by making a delectable range of boutique chutneys from surplus fruit and veggies all sourced fresh from London’s food markets before it is thrown …

East London Microbreweries

Four of the Hackney's best new brews for craft beer enthusiasts

by Andrea DiCenzo Sweeping through cities in the United States, Australia, Italy, France and more recently, the United Kingdom, the craft beer revolution is now on a worldwide stage. And in keeping with the creative and entrepreneurial spirit of London’s bustling borough of Hackney, a community of innovative brewers are continuing to turn heads around the neighborhood and abroad with a range of exciting specialty …

Hamptons Lane

A New York-based coffee company set on getting you the perfect cup, whatever your tastes

For some, searching for the perfect cup of coffee is akin to searching for the Holy Grail. With so many variables in the roasting process and bean selection, the flavor range in coffee is wide. And, since palate preferences range from person to person, knowing whether you prefer light or dark roasts, smoky or sweet tasting notes is the first step towards finding your perfect …