Hyped bakery Forno is opening two new venues in east London

"Forno is on the path to total east London focaccia domination. The Italian bakery - which is from the same legends that run much-loved riverside restaurant Ombra - opened its first spot in Hackney in 2023, following it earlier this year with a second outpost in Leytonstone. In October Forno goes again, with a double-pronged opening at the Ragged School Museum in Mile End."

"There will also be a takeaway space in the museum's former conference room, which will open a little earlier, on October 1. This is situated on the Regent's Canal, and you'll be able to grab a drink, bakes and deli goods on the go. Expect cornetti - aka the Italian croissant - as well as sweet Italian patisserie and cakes, such as torta caprese and maritozzi cream buns."

"The Ragged School was founded in 1877 by Dr Barnardo, and was one of London's largest free schools. It opened as a museum in 1990, and lets visitors tour the school's canalside warehouses and see what Victorian classrooms were really like. Plus: six London bakeries have been named the best in Britain. Get the latest and greatest from the Big Smoke - from news and reviews to events and trends."

Forno, the Italian bakery behind riverside restaurant Ombra, expands its east London presence after openings in Hackney (2023) and Leytonstone. A double opening at the Ragged School Museum in Mile End introduces a takeaway space in the former conference room on Regent's Canal from October 1, and an eat-in cafe takeover from October 9 serving brunch, bakery goods, coffee and pastries all day. The takeaway will offer drinks, bakes, deli goods and Italian pastries such as cornetti, torta caprese and maritozzi cream buns. The Ragged School was founded in 1877 by Dr Barnardo, became a museum in 1990, and preserves canalside warehouses and Victorian classrooms.

Read at Time Out London