We arrived late and hungry to Hackney Wick; in the loft, all was calm and welcoming, with candles lit. Russell went out of his way to to orient us to the neighborhood (at 1 am!) and to lead us toward late night provisions. It was tremendously kind of him. We were comfortable in this flat and enjoyed exploring this trendy, graffiti-painted neighborhood (not unlike Brooklyn!). Across the street we found breweries and a canal-side pub, and the loft is very convenient to the train, which runs frequently. The Pavilion cafe in Victoria Park was great for breakfast. We can also recommend the Pearl wine bar/gastropub. Thank you, Russell, for being such a responsive and kind host!