Openings this week: Malmaison, A Wanted Man, Boho and more

26 April 2016
Openings this week: Malmaison, A Wanted Man, Boho and more

Malmaison

Boutique hotel brand Malmaison has completed a refurbishment of its Reading hotel. The venue, which sits alongside the railway station, now includes a newly renovated Chez Mal bar, brasserie and reception area. The Chez Mal features new menus and a range of cocktails amid a setting of low-hanging bulbs, exposed brickwork, natural wood finishes and banquette seating.

Paul Roberts, chief executive at Malmaison Hotel du Vin, said: "We are delighted to unveil the newly refurbished Malmaison Reading. With the new Chez Mal bar and brasserie, guests and visitors will experience sumptuous food and drink in stunning settings. We are hugely proud of what we have to offer to those coming to Malmaison Reading, which is such a great, fun and vibrant city."

Malmaison has 13 hotels in major UK cities.

Reopened 18 April 2016

General manager Marie Warabida

Head chef Mike Keating

Covers 80 in the restaurant, 120 for functions

Bedrooms 75

Room features Mood lighting, en suite bathrooms with baths and power showers, digital TV, wine and nibbles, same-day laundry, exclusive toiletries, ‘vroom' 24-hour room service, Wi-Fi, hairdryer, ironing board and iron and complimentary tea and coffee

Starting room rate From £79

Websitewww.malmaison.com

A Wanted Man

An ‘espresso canteen' has opened on the King's Road in west London. It serves artisan coffee alongside a health-focused menu created by two Michel Bras-trained chefs, who have come to London from Paris.

Founder Cynthia Chan

Typical dishes ‘Reboot Me' muesli (£7.50); ‘Quick-Draw, Slow-Release' porridge (£6); ‘Gimme the Soup and Make it Sticky' (£6); and ‘A Fistful of Oatmeal Pork Risotto' (£11)

Websitewww.awantedman.co.uk

Boho

Boho has opened in Camden in north London, offering classic cocktails and British food including bar snacks such as pulled pork croquettes with barbecue mayonnaise and fish goujons. It also hosts live music and DJs.

Opened 1 March 2016

Owner Camden Management

Manager Jack Deeley

Chef Ferenc Broda

Covers 46

Websitewww.bohocamden.com

Cottons Caribbean Restaurant

Cottons Caribbean Restaurant and Salon de Rhum has opened its new flagship restaurant in London's Notting Hill. It boasts a sky-blue exterior and a ground floor bar with over 300 varieties of rum. The main Glass House restaurant is at the rear of the venue, which also has a large self-contained private dining space. The original Cottons opened in Camden over 30 years ago, while Boxpark Cottons in Shoreditch launched over three years ago.

Head chef Nikki McLeod

Manager Frederic Fawkes

Covers 85

Typical dishes Jerk pork ribs (£7); oxtail and bean stew (£7.50); and ackee and saltfish (£7.50)

Websitewww.cottons-restaurant.co.uk


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