Luc's Brasserie, London
This new lunch-only eaterie, overlooking the City's Leadenhall market, features simple wooden tables draped in traditional white cloths and Parisian art on the walls. The menu mixes brasserie classics such as steak-frites with more modern creations, such as asparagus with Champagne and saffron vinaigrette.
- Opened: 9 October
- Owner: Simon Binder
- Head chef: Darrin Jacobs
- Manager: Philippe Lhermitte
- Designer: Mackenzie Wheeler
- Capacity: restaurant 100; private dining 40
- Food: Classic French dishes such as moules marinière and coq au vin alongside organic salmon with sorrel beurre blanc, and whole grilled Dover sole.
- Prices: £35 for three courses including wine
- Address: 17-22 Leadenhall Market, London EC3V 1LR
- Telephone: 020 7621 0666
- Website: www.lucsbrasserie.com