Taste Newslettre - Février 2023
Taste, toutes les nouveautés de la scène gastronomique britannique (contenu en anglais).
From farm to plate dishes, to canal side dining in the hottest LGBTQI+ locations, Britain’s foodie scene is bursting with creativity and flair. Delve into the world of viniculture in London or discover tartan infused interiors alongside gastro experiences in Edinburgh. Wherever the adventure, tuck into something different across Britain.
Just opened
Jacuzzi, London
Opened January 2023
Coming in hot for 2023, Big Mamma Group have swung open the doors to their newest venture, Jacuzzi, an Italian eatery in South Kensington. Joining the ranks of their other trattorias, including Ave Mario and Gloria, Jacuzzi stands as a showstopper. Modelled on a renaissance Venetian villa, there’s Italian gems throughout – with draping Murano glass chandeliers and Roman Statues spanning across four floors in the 170-cover restaurant. Foodies can tuck into a monthly rotating seasonal menu, bringing lesser-known flavours from the Italian coast, mountains and beyond. Try secondi for dry-aged steaks and fresh fish dishes made to be shared.
Duck and Waffle, Edinburgh
Opened February 2023
Following its success in London, Duck and Waffle have brought their ‘gastro diner’ experience to the streets of Edinburgh – a first venture into Scotland. Located in St James Quarter, there’s a vibrant atmosphere that serves up food from early morning to late night. Inside, expect chef counters, feather drenched chandeliers and subtle elements of Scotland including tartans and locally sourced tiles. On the menu, there’s crispy leg confit on waffles, ox cheek doughnut and Scottish classics, including deep fried haggis.
Hawthorne, London
Opened February 2023
Dine out at the latest neighbourhood restaurant to hit Kew Village’s foodie scene, Hawthorne. Located in the space that was once occupied by popular Richmond eatery, The Glasshouse, Hawthorne serves modern European dishes, headed up by Joshua Hunter and Patra Panas. Paying homage to his love for nature and the wild, chef Hunter showcases British game, alongside local and seasonal ingredients. Dive into the likes of veal rump, Orkney scallops or a Wigmore cheese fondue. Find the 60-cover restaurant open every Tuesday to Saturday.
Crocadon, Cornwall
Opened February 2023
From the ground up – that’s the ethos at Cornwall’s Crocadon. London-born chef Dan Cox has spent five years working on a vision to bring hyper-seasonal ingredients to the table. The restaurant, which seats 25, sits within a barn on a farm in St Mellion. It focuses on regenerative farming and serves up an ever-changing menu with produce grown from the surrounding land. The 120-acre organic farm also boasts an on-site microbrewery, two orchards and a pottery-house, with all the tableware handcrafted by self-taught potter Dan and up-and-coming British ceramicists.
Coming soon…
Emmanuelle, London
Opening spring 2023
Chef, owner and sommelier Yuma Hashemi is poised to open his second venture in London, Emmanuelle, this spring. The 24-cover wine bar will celebrate small-scale wine producers and natural and biodynamic bottles from across the world, with Emmanuelle’s philosophy aiming to get the conversation flowing around the popular drink. For something unique, guests can join a blind wine tasting that reinvigorates taste and smell senses, or dip into masterclasses and producer talks. Situated across the street from Yuma’s first establishment, Persian restaurant The Drunken Butler, there will be a refined menu offering Persian inspired flavours, French charcuterie and daily changing small plates.
Maya, Manchester
Opening spring 2023
Maya, located along Chorlton Street near Manchester’s buzzing LGBTQI+ hotspot, is getting set to welcome diners this year. Brought to the scene by the teams behind Petersham Nurseries and Soho House, the restaurant will be split across three floors of an early 20th century warehouse, with its interior offering a blend of art-deco and original industrial features. On the menu, Mancunian chef Gabe Lea will plate up creative variations of much-loved dishes, all with seasonal and local ingredients.
Gaucho, Cardiff
Opening 2023
Opening its doors for the first time in Wales, the steak restaurant Gaucho will take centre stage on The Hayes, in Cardiff city centre. Spanning over two storeys and offering 220 covers, the carbon-neutral Argentinian style restaurant will be serving up it’s signature spiral cut steaks and South American wines. There’s plenty on offer for non-meat lovers, too – from beetroot ceviche to sautéed aubergine. Gaucho Cardiff joins other locations across London, Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham.