5 Things You Need to Eat in London This WeekBy Alicia Grimshaw
From a new gelato flavours to new vegan takeaway dishes, here’s the best things you need to be eating in London this week. Go forth and always order dessert:
What: Take a tour through the flavours of Asia at Gelupo with their new collection of seven exotic flavours inspired by countries – from China to Japan and Thailand to Malaysia.
Why: Inspired by the quirky flavours of Japan, an antioxidant rich matcha flavour has been created. Japan is also represented by a yuzu gelato, a refreshing, tiny citrus lemon that packs a fresh and sour punch. And the final gelato from Japan is a unique black sesame flavour. A very special durian gelato that hails from Malaysia, known as the ‘king of all fruits’, has been developed with the legendary Malaysian celebrity Chef Wan. The flavour is a combination of savoury, sweet and creamy all in one – a heavenly and slightly intense taste. The tour of Asia rounds off with flavours inspired by Thailand: pandan with green leaf and a mango sticky rice gelato.
Where: 7 Archer Street, off Rupert Street, London W1D 7AU
2. For a New Restaurant: Andaz London Liverpool Street
What: Andaz London Liverpool Street has expanded its food and drink offering with the launch of Lady Abercorn’s Pub & Kitchen. A contemporary public house full of intrigue, the new establishment serves gastronomic classics and cuisine inspired by the landlady’s exotic travels, with an eclectic menu featuring a combination of hearty and light dishes.
Why: The venue’s signature is a roast served with bottomless Yorkshire puddings and a menu of both traditional and unique gravies. The roasts rotate with a different dish served each day, including lamb shoulder, roast corn-fed chicken and pork loin, along with a veggie friendly Wellington. The menu features homely classics, including warming favourites like the beef feather blade bourguignon served with Alsace bacon, chestnut mushrooms and potato puree, and fish and chips, served with mint and Marjoram crushed peas, samphire and anchovy tartare and triple cooked chips. An array of global plates, such as king prawn and coconut curry with steamed basmati rice and green mango pickle and harissa glazed aubergines with freekeh, lentils, and a tahini and low fat yogurt dressing are also available.
Where: 40 Liverpool St, London EC2M 7QN
3. For a New Sunday Offering: Lanes of London
What: Lanes of London in the heart of Mayfair is now offering a new Sunday Roast menu, accompanied by free-flowing lager. The new Sunday Roasts come as part of Lanes of London’s new menu and design refresh, which sees Craig Burrows take the reins as the Head Chef, along with a more contemporary interior.
Why: Available every Sunday from midday – 5pm, Lanes of London serves a classic British roast – such as sirloin of beef or baby poussin – complete with all the trimmings, including roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and lashings of gravy. Lanes have partnered with Brooklyn Lager to offer optional bottomless lager, or Cava for the non-beer lovers. Dessert choices include a classic sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream, or an chocolate dome, with pistachio and blackberry.
Where: 140 Park Lane, London, London W1K 7AA
4. For a New Delivery Service: Essence Express
What: The team behind Essence Cuisine have launched a new grab-and-go sister brand, Essence Express. Sharing the same central ethos as Essence Cuisine, Essence Express offers a range of affordable, great tasting takeaway dishes that are 100% meat, dairy, gluten, and refined sugar free.
Why: For breakfast there’s a range of chia puddings to choose from, flavoured with matcha, chocolate, berries, or chai, as well as turmeric quinoa porridge, and raw granola with coconut parfait. At lunch, there’s a choice of salads including caesar salad with sunflower parmesan and avocado; seaweed salad with kimchee, sesame seeds, and kale; and a winter salad of beetroot, spinach, activated walnuts, and sprouts. Gluten-free wraps are filled with the likes of sweet potato and buckwheat or falafel and beetroot, while vegetable sushi on offer features spicy carrot or cauliflower.
Where: 94 Leonard Street, London, EC2A 4RH
What: Chucs have just opened their third London site inside the iconic Harrods department store. Bringing the flavours of the Italian Riviera to Knightsbridge, Chucs is situated within Harrods’ new Fine Watch Room, with dedicated direct street access and late-night hours.
Why: Created by Executive Chef Alessandro Verdenelli, the Chucs Harrods menu features a number of exclusive dishes created for Harrods including Alaskan crab, quinoa and avocado; homemade tagliatelle with mazzara red prawns; fior di zucca, anchovies and stracciatella; and slowly cooked lamb rump and Italian cicoria.
Where: 87-135 Brompton Rd, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7XL
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6. For a New Burger: The Blues Kitchen
What: The Blues Kitchen gang have rustled up a special burger for this month, and it’s a mash up of comfort food classics. Available across all Blues Kitchen locations, the burger is a feast for the eyes (and stomach).
Why: The new burger of the month, aptly titled Return of the Mac, features a whole host of meat and dairy greatness. A dry-aged steak patty is topped with deep fried buttermilk pickles, crispy bacon, mozzarella and mac n’ cheese. We say, order a side of corn bread with honey – it’s heavenly.
Where: Locations here
