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Kurt Zdesar Headed To Tokyo To Plan His Next Move In London

The UK restaurateur has an intriguing new concept

Apr 19, 2013 10:01 am

Photo: MD111 on Flickr

You might say that Kurt Zdesar knows a thing or two about Asian fine dining. The London restaurateur earned the first Michelin star for an Asian restaurant in the UK for Nobu London, then worked with Alan Yau on the launch of Hakkasan. Zdesar’s next project is called Chotto Matte, slated to open in September in London’s Soho district, and it sounds like another sleek reimagining of Asian cuisine. Here, he tells us about his big Tokyo research trip for the project.

Sandwich 'Splosion

Beefburger Bagel With Crispy Fried Onions And Avocado Recipe

A monster of a bagel sure to satisfy any appetite

Apr 10, 2013 3:03 pm

Photo: Laura Edwards

Rosie French and Ellie Grace run their blog, Salad Club, and their restaurant French & Grace out of London, England. We've been cooking our way through their book, Kitchen & Co. to great success. We dare you to find one recipe in there that you can't make. Ever had a burger on a bagel? Do it right and you'll be handsomely rewarded.

Interiors

Inside London's Attendant, A Bathroom Reborn As A Cafe

One man's Victorian-era washroom is another's cafe

Apr 9, 2013 9:01 am

Luckily, not all the materials are recycled at Attendant, a new London breakfast and lunch spot that reclaims an abandoned lavatory. Built in the 1890s, the underground spot has long been unused, but a pair of design-savvy entrepreneurs have turned it into a stylish place to grab coffee and sandwiches in the Fitzrovia neighborhood. Details and (fairly shocking) photos, this way...

London

London: CRAFT, A Collective Of International All-Star Chefs. Coolest Pop-Up Ever?

Six nights, six superstar chefs, to showcase CRAFT

Mar 5, 2013 3:05 pm

Portuguese chef Nuno Mendes is bringing a collective of world-class chefs to his London restaurant, Viajante. For each night from April 25 to May 1, the Michelin-starred Mendes will host an acclaimed chef from a different part of the globe.

Drink Ford Tough

How I Came To The Conclusion That Making Gin Was My Destiny

Simon Ford on the birth of Fords Gin

Feb 27, 2013 3:02 pm

Gin is my favorite spirit and has played a huge role in my career since I first started working for Plymouth in 1998. After 15 years in the juniper business, I pulled from the knowledge and ideas that I had picked up and Fords Gin was born! Read on to learn about the process of making gin.

FR Interview

As You Read This, Brendan Sodikoff Is Opening Another Restaurant

The man behind Au Cheval expands beyond Chicago

Feb 20, 2013 10:01 am

Brendan Sodikoff might be the most intriguing young restaurateur in America. He's opening more spots than Danny Meyer, creating the type of cinematic ambiance last equated with Keith McNally, and, not content to put stakes down all over Chicago, he's moving in on London and New York. Who does guy think he is?

Art

London: Gluttony Is On The Menu At This Art Exhibit

See Barnaby Barford's new Seven Deadly Sins show

Feb 18, 2013 11:32 am

Here at Food Republic, we're always on the lookout for cool art shows where food is the medium. Opening in London next week, UK artist Barnaby Barford's new show, Seven Deadly Sins, features sculptures made out of imagery that relates to each of the biblical no-nos: pride, avarice, envy, wrath, sloth, lust and, of course, gluttony. What represents gluttony in Barford's work?

Fantasy Travel Week

5 New Hotels To Watch In London in 2013

High design, celeb chef restaurants and more

Jan 8, 2013 5:01 pm

London had a big 2012 but the swinging capital shows no sign of slowing down as the New Year kicks in—particularly when it comes to hotels. A stylish slew opened in time for the Olympics but a new crop has already stolen some of their thunder, with more on the way. From hip boutiques to reborn classics—many designed by world-class architects—here are five new lodgings to land on during your next jump across the pond.

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