Latest openings: Mondrian Shoreditch, the Cadogan Arms, Hector's and more
A look at the latest restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars to open their doors.
Mondrian Shoreditch
The opening of the Mondrian Shoreditch in east London marks the brand's return to the capital following a significant refurbishment of the former Curtain hotel by interior design studio Goddard Littlefair.
The 120-bedroom property, which includes 13 suites, will play host to artistic pop-ups and live performances in the Screening Room.
The hotel will have a number of food and beverage options, including Christina's, an all-day dining and drinking venue on the ground floor, and Bibo Shoreditch, chef Dani García's first restaurant in the UK, located on the lower ground floor and with an open-kitchen tapas bar. An all-day dining room will serve dishes including pulled oxtail brioche with mushroom, DG sauce and rocket; a Russian salad with potato, extra virgin olive oil mayo, tuna belly, fried quail eggs and garlic chips; and jamón croquetas.
Guests will have access to the rooftop Altitude at the Curtain for breakfast, with the space reserved for private members for the rest of the day.
Opening 2 August
Room rate From £299
Owners The Reuben Brothers
Chief operating officer Chadi Farhat
Website www.sbe.com/hotels/mondrian/shoreditch
The Cadogan Arms
The Cadogan Arms in London's Chelsea has reopened following a renovation to recreate the building's Georgian architectural details, with a menu celebrating carefully sourced fish, meat and vegetables from around the UK.
Opened 21 July
Executive chef Alex Harper
Culinary director James Knappett
Typical dishes Boneless crispy lamb ribs with anchovy and sorrel yogurt; brown crab quiche
Website www.thecadoganarms.london
Hector's
Hector's on Ardleigh Road in London's Dalston is morphing from a bottle shop to a wine bar, selling natural and classic European wines, as well as small plates, coffee and baked goods.
Opened 22 July
Founder Jimmy Stephenson
Typical dishes Cantabrian anchovies soaked in olive oil with rose petals; courgette carpaccio with fresh cheese; tortilla with Spanish red peppers and jamón con tomate
Website www.hectorslondon.co.uk
Sargasso
Ed Wilson and Josie Stead of Brawn have reopened Sargasso in partnership with British musician Matthew Herbert. The 30-cover restaurant and bar on the Harbour Arm in Margate has a menu inspired by Europe's coastal cooking and a regular music line-up.
Opened 16 July
Head chef Marcelo Rodrigues
Typical dishes Courgette fritti, salmoriglio; smoked eel, gooseberries, bacon, watercress
Website www.sargasso.bar
Sunday in Brooklyn
New York brunch venue Sunday in Brooklyn has opened its first international restaurant in London's Notting Hill. The menu will feature dishes and cocktails the American brand is known for as well as some regional specials.
Opened 22 July
Founders Todd Enany, Adam Landsman and Jaime Young
Typical dishes Beef tartare; clams casino; whole smoked artichoke; grilled beets; chocolate s'mores
Website www.sundayinbk.co.uk
Jollibee
Fried chicken chain Jollibee has opened its first Welsh branch in Cardiff. The cult food brand, first founded in the Philippines in 1978, had people queueing from 3am before the opening of its flagship restaurant in London. It plans to open more than 50 stores in the UK by 2025.
Opened 24 July
Typical dishes Spicy chicken burger, sriracha chicken loaded fries; Jolly spaghetti
Website www.jollibee.uk
Elliot's
The restaurant, bar and natural wine store in Borough Market in London has opened a second site in Hackney. The contemporary venue has 70 covers and features a curved bar made of eucalyptus wood.
Opened 29 July
Founders Samantha Lim and Brett Redman
Head chef Matt Tarantini
Typical dishes Isle of Mull cheese puffs, rose veal tartare; woodfired cheesecake; sourdough pizza
Website www.elliots.london
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