For many of us, August is a time for travel, and our brilliant UK-wide roster is certainly keeping us on the move this month. We're planning many a return to Belfast's newest restaurant arrival, Regency House, which has just opened its doors. This month also marks the return of Edinburgh's Festival Fringe, ushering in a bustling month for our clients up in Scotland. Back in London, we're raising a glass to our longstanding partner LUCA - home to one of the city's most exquisite terraces - as it kicks off its 10th birthday celebrations.
LATEST NEWS
Regency House opens
Regency House, the Belfast boutique hotel from acclaimed duo Chris McClurg and Alice Stewart, opened the doors to its namesake restaurant at the end of last month. This anticipated launch is inspired by the timelessness of Parisian bistros and rooted firmly in Northern Irish hospitality, with its accomplished menu drawing on seasonal, local produce and the pair's years spent working in Cornwall.
LUCA turns 10
LUCA, the Michelin-starred modern Italian in Clerkenwell, turns 10 this November and is kickstarting its birthday celebrations early with the launch of its LUCA10 menu throughout August. It’s a milestone that’ll be marked by a three-course lunch showcasing the restaurant’s greatest hits, with Parmesan Fries and some LUCA-cello, plus a wine pairing and exclusive memorabilia. What a way to celebrate.
WHAT'S ON THIS MONTH
On 2 August, Cardinal is hosting a taco- and cocktail-fuelled Mexican brunch with its friends Tia Chela’s and Josh Rich. Sune, the DakaDaka team and winemaker John Wurdeman are bringing the spirit of Georgia to Hackney with a supra (feast) on 3 August. Brasserie Constance’s head chef Charlie Crote is popping up at Trinity Upstairs on 3 and 4 August - with his signature pâté en croûte, of course. From 10 to 16 August, toast to Afternoon Tea Week with Hidden Garden Afternoon Tea at Pippin's; return on 20 August as Sprout has invited bar A for Athens from the Greek capital for the second Sprout Sessions. Carry on Notting Hill Carnival at Chet’s on 30 August, where Greensleeves Records will soundtrack the after-party. The Palmerston is welcoming local chefs for Asian-inspired takeovers on three Sunday nights in August; and get your hands on Franco Manca’s Summer in Bloom, a limited-edition pizza created with Aaron Potter, chef patron of Wildflowers, all month long.
Dish spotlight: Corn
Darcie Maher's unique Creamed Corn & Prima Donna pastry at Lannan Bakery. She combines charred creamed corn with crème fraiche, fermented jalapeño chillies, finished with aged Prima Donna cheese on top.
At Kitchen Table, James Knappett is serving up Scottish girolles gently sautéed with thyme, butter and garlic, alongside sweetcorn agnolotti, grilled sweetcorn with tarragon, sherry vinegar gel, black garlic ketchup and 36-month aged Parmesan.
