"We’d recommend Jolene for a breakfast rice pudding danish and for an afternoon or evening fuelled by plates of excellent pappardelle. The all-day bakery and restaurant has a few other siblings but this one, on Hornsey Road in Finsbury Park, is affectionately called Big Jo. And we’re pretty sure nothing bad can happen to you here. Laptops are tapped away at during the day and couples in caps from Everpress nuzzle into each other as they complete a crossword. Come evening, almond croissant crumbs are brushed away, candles and chequered tablecloths come out, and you’ll take photos of the dusty pink and dried foliage decor for a future ‘dream home’ Pinterest board. photo credit: James Hole Photography photo credit: James Hole Photography photo credit: James Hole Photography Food Rundown video credit: Sinéad Cranna Tomato & Mozzarella Pizzetta Pillowy dough is a light toasty brown colour and topped with a sweet, garlicky tomato sauce. This is simple but done perfectly, and we get it every time we come to Jolene. photo credit: Sinéad Cranna Corn On The Cob, Honey & Caraway Butter The corn has been charred to give it a smoky coating, the honey butter is a little pool that promises happiness and high cholesterol, and the addition of caraway brings some warm spice. video credit: Sinéad Cranna Pappardelle, Pork & Beef Ragu Sauce clings to each piece of pasta and pockets of salty, meaty ragu hide beneath the folds, which all tangle up into one comforting mouthful." - Sinéad Cranna
