Wood Street Bakery’s Jennifer Moseley says an aperitivo is one of life’s great pleasures – a moment to pause, gather with friends and enjoy the long summer evenings
There’s something we’ve always loved about an aperitivo: taking a bit of time at the end of a long day to slow down and be with friends. Unlike a formal dinner, it’s light, relaxed and centred around sharing.
A few snacks, a glass of wine and no pressure to be anywhere else. The best aperitivos are the ones that stretch on as the conversation flows, turning a quick drink into an evening spent together.
That idea feels particularly relevant today. In a world that can often feel busy and disconnected, we’ve always wanted Wood Street Bakery to be a place where people can slow down and spend time together.
Whether it’s friends catching up, neighbours meeting after work or families gathering around a table, there’s something special about sharing good food and conversation without feeling rushed.
It’s also something that feels very true to Walthamstow. One of the things we love most about the area is its strong sense of community. People genuinely support local, independent businesses, know their neighbours and make time for one another.
Bakery Lates grew out of that spirit – a way of extending the bakery into the evening and creating another opportunity for people to gather, catch up and enjoy some fantastic food and drink.
If we had to recommend one aperitivo pairing for a summer evening, it would be our boquerones from La Ribera, supplied by Pratt Schneiders. These MSC-certified anchovies are caught in the Bay of Biscay off the Cantabrian coast during the spring months, then hand-filleted and preserved in oil and white wine vinegar.
We serve them simply on Bonilla la Vista crisps. It’s a classic Spanish combination and one of those dishes that reminds you how delicious simple food can be when the ingredients are exceptional.
To drink, we’d pair them with a glass of Ewa from Renegade Winery. This Pinot Blanc has bright notes of apple and nectarine alongside savoury hints of vanilla and flint, with a gentle salinity that works beautifully with the boquerones.
It’s fresh, easy-drinking and exactly the sort of thing we want to be enjoying on a warm evening on Wood Street with our friends and neighbours.
Wood Street Bakery is staying open late every Friday and Saturday for aperitivo evenings, find out more: woodstreetbakes.com
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