In Review: September 2024
All the latest from GB&C HQ.
According to an article in The Times, more than a quarter of us suffer from “September sadness” – so thank goodness it’s October. The weight of world news and London’s consistent greyness have been conversation starters in most social situations of late, but despite it all, we’ve been as active and excited as ever. Entering October, we’re leaning into autumn and the upcoming festive season of openings, launches and celebrations.
Before we look back to the month before, two huge congratulations are in order. Firstly to Lyanness, who has made history as the first bar globally to receive the coveted 3 PIN status from The Pinnacle Guide - the equivalent of 3 Michelin stars in the bar industry - and secondly, to Hampton Manor, for receiving Two Michelin Keys, rated an exceptional stay.
Read on for more excellence from our clients.
INTRODUCING
Don’t Tell Dad
Don’t Tell Dad - a brand new neighbourhood bakery and restaurant opening its doors in Queen’s Park this December will bring bold plates and pastries to the local community and beyond. Created by Daniel Land, the original co-founder of Coco Di Mama, Don’t Tell Dad is a tribute to his late sister, Lesley. Daniel will be joined by a notable team, including Head Baker Keren Sternberg (formerly Layla) and Head Chef Luke Frankie (formerly Noble Rot, Forza Wine, Spring), offering sweet and savoury pastries by day, and creative dishes by night.
The Plimsoll
After all the fun we had launching Tollington’s fish bar earlier this summer, we are so thrilled to be working with the unstoppable force that is Four Legs, which includes everyone’s favourite north London pub, The Plimsoll. Although it needs no introduction, The Plimsoll is where you’ll find a regularly-changing menu of seasonal plates as well as most people’s burger of choice. After work pints, anyone?
Café Deco
Anna Tobias’ instant classic, Café Deco in Bloomsbury, joins our roster of perfect neighbourhood places. A firm favourite across the industry, Anna’s sublime style and committed approach to her cooking shine through the dining experience. Any visit will leave you feeling relaxed and satiated, knowing you’re in the hands of a capable, caring and joyful team. We also suggest you sign up to their recently launched newsletter.
EVENTS
Mae and Nieves at Peligoni
We secured chef residencies at The Peligoni Club for Nieves Barragán of Sabor and for Florence Mae Maglanoc and Guillermo Bitanga from Maginhawa, who cooked on the idyllic Zakynthos as part of the club’s 2024 summer season.
Dishoom Supper Clubs
As of Monday, Dishoom has introduced its most significant menu update since its opening in 2010. In celebration, Dishoom hosted a wonderful week of supper clubs to let guests try to the updated dishes and drinks, which are now on offer at all Dishoom and Permit Room locations.
St. JOHN at 30
For three weeks of September, St. JOHN Smithfield served a limited rerun of the restaurant's 1994 food menus at original prices, to mark the momentous occasion of three decades of gentle change, with beloved classics as well as unforgettable dishes from the restaurant's archive. The bookings went wild and Tim Hayward wrote all about St. JOHN’s magnificence.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Celebrating 10 Years of Carousel
London's perennially rotating guest chef restaurant is celebrating 10 years this month. Since launching in 2014, Carousel has played host to over 350 world renowned chef residencies from over 100 cities and 50 countries, back-to-back, for five days every week.
Carousel co-Founders Ed and Ollie Templeton have honed how to celebrate in style, and in true Carousel fashion, are putting on an unforgettable line up of activations and events between 15th and 19th October to mark the occasion.
From £5 cocktails in the Wine Bar to Bluefin Tuna Tostada specials at No.23, the week will be peppered with appearances from Carousel veterans and friends, including Olia Hercules, Chuck's NYC and a surprise guest chef. Book in on Carousel’s website.
Wilson's x #CookForPalestine
Bristol restaurant Wilson's will host their first ever fundraising lunch for #CookForPalestine on Sunday 13th October, in collaboration with Palestinian chef Jenan Ashi. A six-course, family-style lunch, including a drinks pairing of Palestinian wines is on offer at £100, with all proceeds donated to partner charities of #CookForPalestine. The event will also include the first screening of GAZA.mp4, a documentary from filmmaker Mohanad El Masri, along with a talk from campaigner Nisreen Shehada. Book tickets here.
TEAM HAPPENINGS
The Vitality 10k
This month, eight members of team GB&C took part in the Vitality 10k in support of Amos Trust’s emergency appeal for Gaza and the West Bank.
A Trip to Mosel with Paradise
Dianne recently visited the Mosel region with the Paradise team and had the pleasure of exploring the incredible Staffelter Hof winery in Germany with winemaker Jan. The Paradise team has been collaborating with Jan on something truly special, which will all be revealed soon…
And finally, Ezra Collective’s new album has been on loop in the office, soundtracking our work, so we felt it’d be remiss not to share the music that fuels us.
More soon,
GB&C