Luncheon is a new Sunday lunch dining club from Ben Tish, executive chef of The Salt Yard group and Max Halley, a freelance food journalist.
Maille Mustard Boutique to Open in Spitalfields Market
For one week only in the heart of Spitalfields Market, Maille Mustard will be operating a mustard Boutique. The Boutique will be open from Wednesday 13th to Sunday 17th July and will be located in Spitalfields’ Victorian market hall.
Suda to open Som Tam bar in Covent Garden
London’s first Som Tam bar, SUDA, will open in September 2011 in St Martin’s Courtyard, a new development in Covent Garden off Upper St Martin’s Lane.
Costa Launch New Costa Light Coffee
At less than 80 calories for a primo serving (the smallest cup size) Costa Light involves a new production technique of adding Costa’s Mocha Italia espresso to skimmed milk in its own jug, and frothing, which creates a milder, lighter coffee.
Street Kitchen – they’re on their mobile!
Having successfully launched at last year’s London Restaurant Festival, Street Kitchen is out of its garage and will be hitting the streets, popping up at various locations this summer, kicking off with Finsbury Avenue Square at the British Land / Blackstone-owned Broadgate, the premier office campus in the City.
Deluxe Bento Boxes at Great Eastern Dining Room
The newly launched four-strong selection of Japanese-inspired bento boxes offers a snapshot of the restaurant’s contemporary Asian menus. Summery Duck and Watermelon Salad, Maki Rolls and Black Cod and Yuzu Miso – all favourites from the Great Eastern Dining Room – make an appearance on the bento menu alongside superior Sushi and Sashimi and classic Tempura.
Awana’s Seafood Festival
Malaysian restaurant Awana is celebrating the very best of the sea by hosting a two-week Seafood Festival from Monday 4th – Sunday 17th July. The restaurant’s head chef, Virasamy Poliah has devised a mouth-watering feast, blending exotic flavours and traditional Malaysian ingredients.
Cakey Perry High Tea
Cakey Perry is a unique culinary experience entirely inspired by the Katy Perry’s California Girl’s video which is set in a fantasy Candyland landscape.
Satsuma to re-launch on 1 September
Currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment Satsuma, Soho’s urban-style Japanese restaurant, is set to officially re-launch on 1 September 2011. The complete redesign will include pod-style seating for up to four diners. Diners who visit the restaurant during the two week soft opening period, from mid-August until 31 August 2011, will receive 25% off the total food and drinks bill.
Busaba Eathai to open in Covent Garden
Busaba Eathai, the modern Thai restaurant, is expanding – bringing the taste of Thailand to Covent Garden, with its eighth addition opening on Thursday 30 June, in Floral Street.