Hot New Foodie Openings In 2015
The London food scene is forever changing, and here at Belle we like to keep you up to date with all the latest restaurant news. We’ve had a sneaky peek at what can be expected in the culinary community of thee Capital in 2015, and the future is looking tasty!
Sky Garden
Opens 5th January 2015
Sky Garden, the oh-so glamorous venue at the top of 20 Fenchurch Street, will open its booking line on Monday, 1st December for reservations from Monday, 5th January. After much anticipation, the skyscraper space – made up of Fenchurch Seafood Bar & Grill, Darwin Brassiere and Sky Pod – will be run by “rhubarb” and will feature the highest rooftop gardens in London. Hurrah! Tipped to be one of 2015’s hottest tables, diners are urged to move quickly when the booking line opens by calling 0333 772 0020 or emailing bookings@rhubarb.net. Don’t be left out in the cold.
@sg_skygarden
Big Fernand
Opens Spring 2015
Next spring will see cult French burger joint Big Fernand open their first UK restaurant in London, adding a little French finesse to the capital’s burgeoning burger scene. Located on Percy Street near Charlotte Street, the restaurant will specialise in gourmet ‘hamburgés’ complete with artisan buns, locally sourced Charolais and Aberdeen Angus meat, unpasteurised French cheeses, freshly chopped herbs and homemade sauces by chef Thomas Boutin. Served blue through to well-done, classic combos will include beef, chicken and veal, while a ‘build-your-own’ option enables over 3,854 distinctly French possibilities (they’ve counted). Accompanied by Fernandines – homemade, hand-cut French fries – and a drinks list of red, white and rosé wines, we’ve got just one thing to say: délicieux!
@BigFernand_UK
Galadari
Opens Spring 2015
Galadari will bring smart dining to the City this spring with a penthouse-inspired restaurant, bar and rooftop terrace – complete with show-stopping views of St Paul’s, No. 1 Blackfriars, The Shard and Tate Modern. Perched on the eighth floor of Crowne Plaza London – The City, guests will slip in via a discreet private entrance before being whizzed up to the top floor; there they’ll find a luxuriously designed space inspired by a plush private apartment and furnished with rich leathers and bespoke art. A Japanese kushiyaki grill takes centre stage on a menu of modern tapas together with barbecued meats, steaks and seafood. Signature blends, meanwhile, will sit alongside shochu highballs and a collection of Japanese fine whiskies, sake, house-made sodas and a range of Champagne vintages. Sure to be a hedonistic home-from-home.
Smith & Wollensky
Opens Spring 2015
From the Big Apple to the Big Smoke, boutique American steakhouse Smith & Wollensky will open their first site on the Strand this spring. To be housed inside the historic Adelphi Building on John Adams Street, the stylish steakhouse will serve up their famed USDA Prime beef alongside British and Irish cuts – all of which will undergo a distinct and traditional ageing process on-site – as well as their signature seafood and wine. Spread across two floors, the interiors – comprising two dining bars, two main dining areas and several private event rooms – will be courtesy of Martin Brudnizki Design Studio. Think a classic green and white colour palette, rich hard woods and antique lighting for a traditional but timeless affair. The knives will be out for a table.
@smithwollensky
