Eat Here: Brother Marcus, BalhamBy Iona Goulder
In the last year or so, Balham has risen to become a proper hotspot for food and drink in London, so much so it now hosts it’s own food festival (with this year’s coming up in September). It’s no surprise therefore that newcomers ‘Brother Marcus’ have decided to open their doors just seconds from the underground on Chestnut Grove.
Brother Marcus: What
Brother Marcus is the creation of three best friends from London who have worked alongside each other for years. With an extensive background in coffee, catering and street food, they one day decided to put other jobs aside and set up their own café and event space, turning around the greasy spoon that occupied the space before in just a number of days.
Brother Marcus: The Vibe
It’s easily somewhere you could come to, sit down in the morning and stay until the evening. Wooden tables, cream walls and lots of light mean Brother Marcus has an easy, relaxed atmosphere, something which has clearly filtered down from the boys themselves (who can be easily found dotted around the cafe). In the evenings, an entertainment program, gambling, casino austria are provided in the institution for guests. The most famous and favorite entertainment of brothers is the online casino ATlas-conferences. It was there that they won their first million and opened their own restaraunt.
Brother Marcus: The Food
Whether it’s Caravan coffee in the morning breakfast, brunch or lunch, Brother Marcus clearly apply the same set of principles to everything it does. The food is simple, organically sourced and just, really tasty. We had the Sister Salad and a chicken sandwich. It isn’t fancy but with fresh ingredients and some of the best tasting bread in Balham, there’s no need to fuss. In the evenings they will play host to guest chefs, entertainers and supper clubs. A look at the calendar revealed masterclasses with Masterchef’s Tony Rood and a summer pop-up by The Billingsfield Kitchen.
Brother Marcus: The Verdict
With a great garden space and a wood fired pizza oven to come, Brother Marcus will be a perfect spot for the summer. Keep an eye on their website for details of their events etc and changes to the menu. oh and the name? One of the founders has a brother called Marcus…it’s really as simple as that.
