News Bulletin: June
New clients, openings and other things of note!
A roundup of all things new at GB&C - new clients, openings, dates for your diary, and other happenings you should know about.
NEW CLIENTS AND OPENINGS
Introducing LUPA, a new neighbourhood spot coming to Highbury Park this June, from Carousel co-founder Ed Templeton and actor Theo James. Head chef Naz Hassan will bring a menu inspired by Roman comfort food classics, reimagined through the lens of contemporary London kitchens. Opening in June.
Opening this month on Cambridge’s Chesterton Road, Margaret’s is a new modern British bistro from Michelin-starred Restaurant 22 founders Alex Olivier and Sam Carter. Expect locally sourced, seasonal produce served in a relaxed setting - perfect for leisurely lunches, special occasions, and Sunday feasting. Opening 9th June.
P.S. Margaret’s beautiful branding was created by GB&C. Check it out.
All The Best (You Call The Shots and Bing Bong Pizza)
All The Best group have continued to grow their presence in the London hospitality scene through You Call The Shots and Bing Bong Pizza on Hackney’s Morning Lane. Offering NYC Nonna Style pizza and cocktails, the team is committed to bringing in “the best people, the best moments, and the best nights (and mornings after)”. Open now at You Call The Shots.
After eight years in Peckham, the Kudu team is heading to a new home in Marylebone. The new spot, opening this September, will bring together all three of their South African-inspired concepts under one roof for the first time. Before that, they’ll be saying goodbye to Peckham with a ‘best of Kudu’ menu running over the summer. Opening in Marylebone this September.
New to our roster is Rockfish, the award-winning restaurant group founded by Mitch Tonks. The group is set to open its 10th site this month, bringing freshly caught fish and seafood straight from their own boat to Salcombe. It follows their recent opening in Lyme Regis, with Rockfish Sidmouth coming later this year. Opening in Salcombe on 15th June.
In case you missed it, Dishoom opened its first London-based Permit Room in Notting Hill last month - a salute to the all-day bar cafés and drinking dens of Bombay. Starting this June, they’re also opening Permit Room Lodgings, offering overnight stays for the first time. Because there’s no better start to the day than Bacon Naans in bed. Book online here.
Dumplings’ Legend has opened a new fast-casual spot on Chancery Lane. Carrying on the Leong family tradition, they’re serving up quality dim sum, wok fried specials and Cantonese street food favourites, served hot and fast from breakfast through to early evening. Open now.
SUMMER POP-UPS
Lyaness x St. Germain terrace - open until August
Lyaness is back with its riverside terrace for the summer, teaming up once again with St. Germain. Expect a mix of summertime classics and signature Lyaness twists, all best enjoyed in the sun with a view of the Thames. Open 4pm - 9pm Weds to Fri, and 12pm - 9pm on the weekends.
Café King - open until August
This summer, the team behind New York’s acclaimed King restaurant is bringing a slice of Southern Europe’s café cultures to SoHo, NYC with Café King - a sunny morning pop-up serving local coffee, freshly baked goods, and seasonal breakfast dishes. Open daily at King 8am - 11am, from 4th June until 4th August.
MORE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Sago House at Seed Library - 29th June
Singapore’s Sago House is taking over Seed Library this month as part of the bar’s Sunday Lyan series, bringing its signature eccentric twists on classic cocktails to East London for one night only. Book online here.
Hampton Manor dinners - 8th June, 21st July
On 8th June, Great British Menu chefs Sally Abè, Thom Bateman and Harry Kirkpatrick will join Hampton Manor Chef Director David Taylor for a one-off dinner. Then, on 21st July, the estate’s Michelin-starred Grace & Savour will play host to Northumberland’s Pine Restaurant for a special collab. Book online here.
{PAIRED} x Hot Chip at The Corner, Tate Modern - 5th July
This July, Hot Chip’s Joe Goddard and Al Doyle are teaming up with Ollie Templeton, Chef Patron at Carousel, to host on a one-off dining experience that blurs the lines between kitchen and club for an unforgettable night of flavour and sound. There’ll be a collaborative feast before Hot Chip takes the reins for a late-night DJ set. Book online here.
Trullo turns 15!
And finally, a very happy anniversary to neighbourhood Islington Italian restaurant Trullo, who turn 15 this month. To celebrate, the team are offering a ‘best of Trullo’ menu for the month of June, featuring standout favourites and hidden gems from the past 15 years. Book online here.
