Sucre Restaurant London

September 4, 2021 Capital A List - Celebrity club news

Sucre restaurant London is brought to you by Fernando Trocca and Renato “Tato” Giovannoni. The two have taken over the 310-year old building that was the London College of Music in Soho and in its place created the new luxury restaurant Sucre. It is based on the original Sucre restaurant founded back in 2001 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The venue is split into two, with the restaurant upstairs (named Sucre) and a cocktail bar downstairs (named Abajo). They each have their own entrances and separate menus.

Sucre’s cuisine is a mix of Spanish. Italian, Latin American and other European influences. The restaurant has all been built around the kitchen area, which has a stunning open fire pit, and a wood fired oven. It truly is an amazing visual. The food served at Sucre features many incredible options. The fantastic range of dishes includes the scallop tiradito (tender slices of shellfish in a soy-based sauce, covered in fresh chilli and horseradish). Also highly recommended is the cheese and onion empanada. There are many fish-based dishes available at Sucre including monkfish tail and brill with tarragon. All dishes are designed to be suitable for sharing. For dessert, nothing beats the classic Argentine dulce de leche fondant.

Venturing over to the cocktail bar Abajo, you’ll notice the vibe is a little more chilled out and moody. It’s similar to Tato’s other bar, currently ranked No.7 on the World’s 50 Best list. The original wooden ceiling and steel pillars give off the aura of an ’80s-era Buenos Aires cocktail bar. You’ll also find live music at Abajo bar which features a funky assortment of late 70s Argentine rock and 80s European bands. The superb selection of cocktails is hadlined by the gorgeous Something Orange, which blends corn liqueur with peanut and pumpkin chicha.

Sucre Restaurant London Dress Code & Address

Cuisine: Spanish, Italian, Latin American

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Area: Marylebone

Address: 47B Great Marlborough St, London W1F 7JP

Website: https://www.sucrerestaurant.com

(9 votes, average: 4.44 out of 5)

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Como Garden Restaurant London

July 8, 2021 Capital A List - Celebrity club news

Como Garden opened in April 2021 by the owners of next door’s hugely popular Zuaya. The exciting concept restaurant features an innovative selection of Italian tapas from all regions of the country.

The venue is intricately designed and transports you to Lake Como and the botanical gardens of Italy’s Lombardy region which are its inspiration. There are hanging plants and statues to give Como Garden its signature look and feel. As well as the restaurant there is also a bar area if you wish to visit for drinks.

Highlights from the menu include the Beef Tagliata, Confit Artichokes and Troffie Al Pesto. All the tapas dishes have been imaginatively designed by the head chef with a variety of tempting colours and unique shapes.

The service is also fantastic at Como Garden and if you are keen to learn more about the dishes, the waiting staff are happy to explain each one and recommend according to your tastes.

There is a wide range of Italian wines available as well as Italian favourite cocktails including Aperol Spritz, Bellini and Negroni.

The dessert selection is truly exceptional, with an abundance of novel offerings not seen at other Italian restaurants in the city. The stand out is the Como Ferrero Roche – the perfect way to round off a lunch or dinner that features exquisite Italian cuisine that takes you on an unforgettable trip through Italy.

Como Garden is open each day of the week from 12 midday until 11pm.

Como Garden London Dress Code & Address

Cuisine: Italian

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Area: High Street Kensington

Address: 37 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5ED

Website: https://comogarden.co.uk/

(8 votes, average: 4.88 out of 5)

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GymKhana Restaurant London

March 11, 2020 Capital A List - Celebrity club news

Since 2014, Mayfair’s GymKhana has held a Michelin star for its excellent contemporary Indian Cuisine. In June of last year the restaurant suffered a large fire, which took hold of the entire venue, causing it to close. However, GymKhana has recently reopened in February of this year, bringing their exceptional Indian Cuisine back to Mayfair.

GymKhana Restaurant London is set across two floors, the Ground Floor remains a similar design to how it was prior to the fire, furnished with Brown-tones and dimmed lighting, however the lower ground floor has been redesigned, including both Gas and Charcoal Tandoors ensuring the flavours of their dishes are truly enhanced. Head Chef Jitin Joshi has devised a delicious menu, showcasing his culinary talents through delicious courses whether that be their Kebabs, Tikka’s, Curries or Biryani’s. Our favourite dish from GymKhana’s menu was their ‘Lasooni Wild Tiger Prawns and Red Pepper Chutney, which we paired with Basmati Rice, both the flavours and the restaurants ambience complimented each other perfectly, leaving us only wanting to try more!

GymKhana has a Bar, which presents guests with their signature cocktails. Their ‘off-menu’ signature Cocktail ‘Quinine Sour’, was certainly a Cocktail like no other I have had before, this special addition adds that little something extra to GymKhana! Open until 1am, The GymKhana Bar specialises in creating new drinks for guests to try. Their specialised Gin List can be partnered with their in-house GymKhana Tonic, giving guests a new, exciting, unique flavours only to be found at GymKhana.

For a beautiful venue, serving the finest Indian Cuisine, Gymkhana restaurant London is certainly the restaurant to visit.

GymKhana Restaurant London Cuisine, Dress Code & Address

Cuisine: Indian

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Area: Mayfair

Address: 42 Albemarle St, Mayfair, London W1S 4JH

Website: https://gymkhanalondon.com/

(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)

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28/50 Restaurant London

February 21, 2020 Capital A List - Celebrity club news

Covent Garden is home to some of London’s best bars and restaurants, as well as being one of the biggest tourist attractions in the city. A new addition to the restaurants in Covent Garden is 28-50, a beautiful restaurant for lovers of fine dining and fine wine, located on 10 Upper St Martin’s Ln, West End, London, WC2H 9FB.

28/50’s executive chef Julien Baris constantly adapts all five of the restaurants menus with seasonal dishes, incorporating fresh ingredients to bring something new and exciting for diners. The restaurant currently has five different menus, catering for different customers needs. The first is ‘Bar Bites’, a selection of delicious nibbles for those who are guests at 28-50’s bar, where some of the finest, rarest wines can be found. The A La Carte menu displays delicious courses, catering for each individual taste and preference, our favourite being ‘The Seared Tuna’ – a delicious balance of fresh ingredients with divine flavours, served on an Asian Broth with Bok Choy, Shiitake Mushrooms, toasted peanuts and Coriander Cress, a dish only leaving you wanting to try every other item. 28-50 Covent Garden have also created a Pre and Post Theatre Menu, with Covent Garden central to the wonderful world of Musical Theatre, 28-50s Pre/Post Theatre Menu arranges 2 courses for £17.50 or 3 for £21.

28/50 Covent Garden isn’t just an exceptional restaurant, they offer 15 red and 15 white wines, each individually different, served by the glass, Carafe or bottle. The Wine List at 28/-50 frequently changes, offering their guests new, unique and fine wines, unavailable for purchase in high street stores. For a new, relaxed, yet exceptional fine dining restaurant, 28-50 is undeniably one of the best new restaurants in Covent Garden. There is also a unique ‘Collectors list’ of wines, where 28-50 have partnered with Private Collectors who are selling wine for their own personal collections.

In regards of fine wines and fine dining, 28-50 Covent Garden exceeds expectations, providing a wonderful ambience accompanied by delicious food and fine wines.

28-50 Restaurant London Cuisine, Dress Code & Address

Cuisine: British/European

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Area: Covent Garden

Address: 10 Upper St Martin’s Lane, London WC2H 9FB

Website: https://2850coventgarden.co.uk/

(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)

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Muse Restaurant London Review: Tom Aikens’ Life Story On A Plate

February 3, 2020 Capital A List - Celebrity club news

Muse restaurant in London, by Tom Aikens, offers an intimate fine dining experience as much about storytelling as food. With only 25 covers, the restaurant in Belgravia provides a personal and immersive culinary journey inspired by Aikens’ life and career.

The restaurant occupies a charming Georgian mews house at 38 Groom Place. Rebecca Korner designed the interior, which combines eclectic furniture with jewel-toned marble and rich wood. The space divides into two floors, each featuring an open kitchen where diners can watch the culinary team at work.

One of Britain’s most acclaimed chefs, Tom Aikens, crafts the menu by drawing inspiration from his childhood memories and pivotal moments in his career. This approach results in a series of tasting menus. They evolve with the seasons and emphasize a single key ingredient or element in each dish.

The dining experience at Muse is immersive and engaging. The open-plan kitchen allows guests to observe the preparation of each dish. The intimate setting and personalized service ensure that every diner feels like a valued guest. The restaurant also features a Chef’s Table, offering an exclusive dining experience with a front-row view of the culinary action.

Muse Restaurant London Menu

Muse exclusively offers multi-course tasting menus, showcasing Aikens’ creative and meticulous approach to cooking. Some of this season’s highlights include “Conquering the Beech Tree”. This is a dish inspired by the chef’s childhood adventures, featuring smoked eel, beetroot, and horseradish. “The Sea, The Sea” is a seafood dish with scallops, seaweed, and finger lime, reflecting Aikens’ love for the ocean.

Another popular option is the “Shellfish Garden”, a stunning plate with lobster, cauliflower, and curry, presenting a harmonious blend of flavours and textures. There’s “Playtime”, a playful dessert with elements of chocolate, hazelnut, and salted caramel, inspired by Aikens’ playful nature as a child.

Muse takes pride in sourcing its ingredients from local British suppliers and farmers who share the restaurant’s commitment to quality and sustainability. Notable suppliers include HG Walter, an independent family-run butcher, and Flying Fish, which delivers fresh seafood to the restaurant within 48 hours of being caught.

Since its opening, Muse has received critical acclaim and was awarded a Michelin star in its first year. The restaurant’s unique approach to storytelling through food has resonated with diners and critics.