15 Magnificent March Restaurant Openings
The end of the month rolls around again and with it a conglomerate of tasty eateries throwing their doors open. From a brand new Balans Soho Society to the Instagrammable refurb of Momo, here’s what March had to offer…
The Gentlemen Baristas
The Gentlemen Baristas are being even more gentlemanly, giving us the gift of a brand new coffee bar at Flat Iron Square – yippee! The coffee giants already have locations in various nooks and crannies of the city, from Fitzrovia and Southwark to London Bridge and East India and we think you’re going to love the new one! The venue opened up on the 6th of March and provides customers with a superlative caffeine fix, using beans from The Gentlemen Baristas’ nearby Shadwell roastery. Alongside this there’s a delicious offering of pastries, cakes and snacks and for tea lovers there’s an extensive selection from Chash Fine Tea co and seasonal specials that include turmeric and coconut matcha lattes, hot chocolates and cold brews.
Where: The Gentlemen Baristas, Flat Iron Square, 64 Southwark Street, SE1 1RU
Website: www.thegentlemenbaristas.com
Orasay
Because we just love a seafood restaurant… Orasay is the new venture from Andrew Clarke and Jackson Boxer that’ll bring a taste of the highlands to our London mouths. The menu will boast an aquanautical theme, and comes after the duo successfully launched Shoreditch-based restaurant St Leonards.
Where: Notting Hill - 31 Kensington Park Road, W11 2EU
Website: www.orasay.london
Thunderbird Fried Chicken
Thunderbirds to the res… Oh, wait it’s not that kinda Thunderbirds. It is however fried chicken and lots of it, as racing car driver ‘Wing King’ Matt Harris opens his first permanent restaurant in Brixton. You might recognise this finger lickin’ chicken from places such as Dinerama and Giant Robot with its ‘Wings’, ‘Buns’ and ‘Pieces, but now you’ll have a whole restaurant to feast at. Highlights include the chipuffalo wings which were awarded ‘Best Buffalo Wings’ in London at Wingfest and Thunderbird’s iconic sauces. So, if you’re a sucker for a bit of hot sauce and a thunderbun then get yourselves down to Thunderbird.
Where: Unit 74, Brixton Village, Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, SW9 8PS
Website: www.thunderbirdckn.co.uk
Terra Rossa
Everyone needs a bit of Italian charm now and again, and it looks like now’s the turn of Islington as Terra Rossa graces its boutique streets. Diners will travel on a flavour journey riding, allowing their taste buds to plunge into the sun-baked region of Puglia. On the menu you’ll find highlights of of broad bean purée and cured meats and cheeses with fig jam.
Owner François Fracella has spiralled back to his roots with this venue. Having grown up as the son of a farmer he appreciates the importance of home grown, fresh ingredients and so passers-by will wander past and watch the pasta being lovingly hand-rolled in the window – #foodenvy! The restaurant oozes Italian vibes, from the family on a Friday night feel to the fresh stone baked pizzas wafting past the tables. If you like the finer things in life, Terra Rossa is the one.
Where: 139 Upper Street, N1 1QP
Website: www.terrarossa-restaurant.co.uk
Balans Soho Society Dickens Yard
Balans Soho Society began as a sandwich shop on Old Compton Street in 1987 – can you believe it? Since, its grown as a result of popularity – and our insatiable appetites – spreading like wild fire across London. There are venues in Clapham, Seven Dials, Victoria, Kensington, Soho, Westfield, Shepherd’s Bush, Westfield Stratford City and now Dickens Yard! The new restaurant will keep its staple funky décor, high-quality cuisine and cocktails. Oh, and if you’re popping by be sure to try the high society lobster benedict, the three cheese quesadilla and the high society lobster benedict.
Website: www.balans.co.uk
Peruse some of the best restaurant openings of 2019 here
