Whitecross Street Food Market

The workaholics of Clerkenwell and Hoxton descend upon this energetic food market every Thursday and Friday for a slap-up lunch on the go. Follow your nose, or gravitate towards the vans with snaking queues, always indicators of quality grub. A world of cuisine means everyone is catered for. Luardo's, purveyor of Latin-American street food, is a good bet, with fluffy burritos that may rival some of Mexico's best offerings; keep an eye out for their mint-green vintage Citro'n van. Another hit with regulars is Mario and Carol's Italian food stall, where an order of classic Roman-style grub comes with friendly banter from the opinionated yet charming Mario.