Restaurant News March 2009
Londoners get the first pork free Shanghainese Restaurant in UK
Inn Noodle serves up London’s first Halal Chicken Xiao Long Pao and brings to Londoners the first pork free Shanghainese restaurant in UK
Cherry blossom time at Saki
Saki in Smithfield has a month long Cherry Blossom Season Menu. This seven course, Chef’s Omakase menu (literally translated ‘as chef likes’) is a real treat, featuring cherry leaf and blossoms.
Albannach gets into the tartan trews
Join Albannach, London's contemporary Scottish bar and restaurant, on 6th April for Tartan Day, a celebration of all things Caledonian.
Tartan Day commemorates the signing on 6th April 1320 of the Declaration of Arbroath, in which Scotland asserted its independence from England. Get into the Celtic spirit at Albannach on Trafalgar Square with fabulous festivities spread across three elegant floors, including The Great Scottish Quiz, a special menu of mouthwatering morsels and, of course, whisky galore.
Taittinger Champagne Tasting Dinner at Mews
Recession or not, there's still space for champagne and this tutored tasting over dinner is a bargain
Vic Reeves flies in to Mews in Mayfair
There's something different at Mews in Mayfair. They are are opening the shop next door as an Art Gallery during April.The first show is in association with the comedian Vic Reeves and the online art gallery Eyestorm.
The Spaghetti Tree unravelled at Carluccio’s
The story behind the popularity of Italian food in Britain will be revealed at a series of special events at Carluccio’s in April and May.Between 6.30pm and 8.30pm on selected dates. Author Alasdair Scott Sutherland will host an evening of fine Italian food, wine and literature as he tells the story behind his brand new book ‘The Spaghetti Tree: Mario and Franco and the Trattoria Revolution. A book signing and live Q&A session will follow before all attendees enjoy an authentic, two-course Italian dinner for just £8.50.
Go to Paradise this Easter
The acclaimed West London gastropub and music venue ‘Paradise by way of Kensal Green’ will be celebrating Easter (Thursday 9 – Monday 13 April 2009) with a series of special seasonal menus, parties and events.
Be a judge at the Great Taste Awards 2009
The search is on for one lucky winner to join the ranks of industry legends such as Mark Hix and Alex James by becoming a judge at the Great Taste Awards 2009.
Mango Tree Thai New Year Party – 8th April 2009 in association with Chang Beer
As part of the celebrations, throughout April, Mango Tree will be supporting WaterAid, a charity helping to overcome poverty by enabling the world’s poorest people to gain access to safe water. Diners at Mango Tree will have the opportunity to donate 50p each for unlimited tap water, with all donations going straight to WaterAid. This is part of the charity's Tap into WaterAid initiative, where restaurants across the UK are encouraging their customers to make a small donation in return for tap water.
Sunday Lunch in the Dining Rooms at The Modern Pantry
Anna Hansen, Chef Patron of The Modern Pantry has announced the launch of Sunday Lunch in The Dining Rooms on the 1st floor of the restaurant from Sunday 22nd March 2009.
Free burritos for mums and kids this Mother’s Day at Tortilla
Tortilla, the taco and burrito specialists with branches in Bankside and Islington, has a treat in store this Mother’s Day that will put a smile on the face of mums and kids alike. To celebrate Mothering Sunday on March 22, any under-12 who visits either of the restaurants with their mother and brings along a short essay on the subject of “Why I Love My Mother” will get a free meal for both of them. Even better, the fantastic offer runs the entire week, from Monday 16 to Sunday 22 March.*
Exclusive Supper Clubs and Master Classes at HIX Oyster & Fish House
Each month HIX Oyster & Fish House Lwill be welcoming some well-known faces from the world of food, art and literature to host a series of dinners and master classes.
Richard Walton-Allen’s 10th Anniversary menu leads the way in Leeds
With its fantastic cityscape views of Leeds, the Fourth Floor Café in Harvey Nichols is one of the most consistently popular destinations on the Yorkshire circuit.
Honest City workers pay more for meals at Little Bay
Little Bay famously invited customers to pay what they thought their food and service was worth in February and the restaurant was fully booked for the whole month within five days of the promotion being announced, and could have been filled three times over based on enquiries; just under 10,000 customers came through the doors in February. Each customer paid on average £17.25 - nearly 30% higher than the average food spend of £13.50 at the Little Bay Farringdon restaurant.
It's foode fromage heaven at Le Bouchon Breton!
‘The condemned man ate a hearty last meal’. In England it was often a fry up, in America pizzas and burgers still seem most popular with an increasingly obese nation. For me my Last Supper would be a great big plate of perfectly ripe cheeses and Jean-Claude Ali-Cherif, Frommelier at Le Bouchon Breton, would be the man I asked to provide it. Here tonight at the restaurant he is cheerfully trundling his laden cart of cheeses up and down to the obvious happiness of all the diners. I think this man loves cheese even more than I do.
Tea and tulips Mother’s day at The Goring
To celebrate Mother’s Day weekend this year, The Goring in Belgravia – www.thegoring.com – the oldest family-owned hotel in London, will be awash with tulips from Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd March. The tulips will be flown in fresh from Holland by the Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Centre and will be displayed throughout the hotel.
The Ultimate Mother's Day Present But With None Of The Mess
Cookbook Cafe and Cookie Crumbles have announced their second collaboration - just in time to treat mums to home-baked presents this Mothering Sunday (22nd March 2009).
Restaurant ‘No.20’ to open at Sanctum Soho
Mark Fuller of Concept Venues is to open a restaurant alongside his second hotel, Sanctum Soho London, which is scheduled to launch on Warwick Street at the end of March 2009.
Bring Home An Extra Taste Of Ireland This St Patrick's Day
With St Patrick’s Day just around the corner (17 March), food lovers of all things Irish can bring home an extra taste of the Emerald Isle thanks to a new Ballymaloe Relish gift pack, which is now available at selected O’Neill’s.
The Cinnamon Club’s Crowning Glory. Dishes from the Royal Courts of India
The Cinnamon Club, London’s finest contemporary Indian restaurant in the heart of Westminster, is honoring the Royal Courts of India this April in a celebration of the country’s culinary past. Before India’s independence in 1947, each of the princely states was as diverse in its cuisine as it was in its cultur
Ponti’s Italian Kitchen: Food Mamma’s Way
Ponti’s Italian Kitchen is the latest offering from the family behind the renowned Ponti’s cafes. Established since 1963, and once spearheaded by founding father, Pino Ispani, Ponti’s now looks to a new era under the guidance of Pino’s son,
Awana – Right Up Your Street
Fine-dining Chelsea restaurant Awana is embracing the culinary traditions of Malaysia’s street hawkers this March. Encouraging passersby to stop and try something different, executive chef Mark Read has created three signature street food dishes to showcase Malaysian cuisine.
Nagano sake at Saki this month
Saki, the Japanese restaurant and bar in Smithfield is renowned for its excellent sake list and for promoting Japan’s favourite drink among London’s discerning diners. This March, Saki dedicates the whole month to sake from Japan’s Nagano prefecture.
Festival de la Mer at le Bouchon Breton during March and April 2009
This Spring, Spitalfields best loved French brasserie, Le Bouchon Breton launches a stunning Festival de la mer, an exceptionally well priced selection of seafood based treats to celebrate the last few months of the season. Throughout March and April, the team at Le Bouchon Breton have come up with a very special seafood “Festival menu” which features three delectable seafood courses, ½ a bottle of white Burgundy (Macon) per person all for the recession busting price of just £25 a head. This menu is available at both lunch and dinner.
Mums eat free for Mother’s Day
Celebrating Mother’s Day, Mela, the country-style Indian restaurant group is spoiling all mums by treating them to a delicious meal on the 22nd March for absolutely nothing! What better way to show your Mum how much you love her than to whisk her to Mela for a delicious range of Indian dishes from the à la carte menu, while you can tuck in too - knowing that it’s not going to break the bank.
Exclusive Chiva-Som culinary week to take place at Claridge's
In April 2009 Paisarn Cheewinsiriwat, the acclaimed Executive Chef of Chiva-Som, Thailand's internationally renowned wellness resort will travel to London to conduct a week of prestigious events at Claridge's.
Jacksons of Piccadilly FAIRTRADE Afternoon Tea at The Connaught
Try to get a table for afternoon tea in the capital and you better be quick off the mark. Our charming afternoon tradition of taking tea with sandwiches, scones and dainty pastries has become de rigeur. It may feel decadent in these uncertain times, but afternoon tea is lighter on the wallet than dining out in the evening … and is now lighter on the conscience.
Kettner’s Champagne Bar–back and bubbly
Kettner’s Champagne Bar, a favourite hangout of in-the-know Soho drinkers, has long been at the heart of the landmark Georgian building on Romilly Street. Along with its dashing 21st Century makeover, the Champagne Bar also now boasts an impressive new Champagne list, created by wine guru Nigel Sutcliffe.
Ayurvedic Tasting Menu at Trishna
Trishna restaurant in Marylebone, has created a tasting menu for diners that harnesses the vitality and healing power of food, according to the ancient principles of Ayurvedic medicine. Ayurveda, from the Sanskrit words ‘Ayus’ (life) and ‘Veda’ (science) and meaning ‘the science of life’ is a 5000-year-old holistic healing system of traditional medicine, native to India.
Mango Tree goes curry crazy
Banishing the bland, Belgravia’s fine-dining Thai restaurant Mango Tree is going curry crazy to celebrate their most popular dish this March. Introducing a fiery fortnight of flavour from 9th – 22nd, diners can indulge in four new invigorating curries, courtesy of executive chef Mark Read.
