5 Things You Need to Eat in London This WeekBy Angelica Malin
Another week, another chance to enjoy the best the capital has to offer. Need some ideas for things to eat in London? We’ve got it sorted. Here’s 5 things you need to eat in London this week:
1. For a Truffle Menu: Theo Randall
What: Theo Randall celebrates the revered truffle with new limited-edition menu
The Lowdown: Italian truffles are known as the greatest culinary delicacies in all of Italy, with the ancient Romans believing truffle was created when lighting struck damp earth as a gift from god, proving it worthy of a dedicated menu. Theo Randall uses the most premium white truffles from Umbria, which is the region at the heart of Italy’s truffle festivals. The restaurant’s trusted supplier truffle importer is Alfredo Romani, a specialist in Italian truffles and delicacies, and has been supplying white and black truffles to Theo Randall for years.
The decadent dishes on the truffle menu include Carne Cruda which is a Tartare of beef fillet with rocket salad, Parmigiano Reggiano and white truffles from Umbria, to Taglierini con burro – Fresh taglierini pasta with butter and Umbrian white truffles. This special limited-edition menu has been created to pair exquisitely with white truffles unique aroma and flavour and with truffle season coming up, there is no better time for truffle lovers to indulge.
Where: Theo Randall at The Intercontinental, One Hamilton Place Park Lane, W1J 7QY
Price: each dish £45
2. For a Mince Pie Cocktail: Maison Bab
What: A ‘Mince Pie’d’ Cocktail. Ingredients – Grey Goose Vodka, mince pie infusion and top of prosecco. The infusion is made with Apple, cloves, orange, honey and cinnamon.
The Lowdown: this clever cocktail packs a punch with all the classic flavours of spiced, fruity mincemeat into a perfect Christmas party cocktail. Housed in an actual mince pie, this kitschy cocktail is designed to be the ultimate cocktail to toast to festivities with friends! Head down to London’s coolest kebab shop, Maison Bab to try this mince pie topped cocktail yourself!
Where: Maison Bab, 4 Mercer Walk, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9FA
Price: £14
3. For a Lifetime Supply of Pizza: Radio Alice
What: Radio Alice, the Bologna-born pizzeria are giving pizza-lovers the chance to win a lifetime supply of their organic pizzas throughout this festive season, proving that pizza is for life, not just for Christmas!
The Lowdown: Radio Alice will also be serving their festive set menus, including grissini and a fonduta of nutty taleggio and gorgonzola, followed by a Christmas Pizza, made with organic flour and risen for 24 hours, topped with Brussel sprouts, pancetta, taleggio, creamy fiordilatte mozzarella, red wine reduction and orange zest. To finish, there’s Matteo’s take on the much-loved British classic, sticky toffee pudding, or Radio Alice’s sweet pizza topped with lemon curd and fresh basil, plus a sip of limoncello for each guest.
Where: Locations here
4. For a Christmas Feast: Prime Burger
What: A ‘Festive Feast’ Christmas Dinner Burger – the limited-edition burger features all the trimmings, including melted brie, pigs in blankets and Brussel sprout slaw.
The Lowdown: For those that can’t wait for the big day, St Pancras International’s Prime Burger has come to the rescue! Available from today, the ‘Festive Feast’ features a juicy, succulent turkey patty, alongside a heavenly combination of crunchy Brussel sprout slaw, melted French Brie, pickled red onions and homemade cranberry sauce – topped off with not one, but two mouth-watering pigs in blankets.
Where: Prime Burger, St Pancras International Station, The Circle, Pancras Road, London N1C 4QP
Price: £8.95
5. For a Bricks & Mortar Site: Lucky & Joy
What: Cult pop-up, Lucky & Joy will open its first bricks-and-mortar home this Tuesday 26th November. The colourful new restaurant will serve up broadly Chinese-inspired dishes and eclectic cocktails.
The Lowdown: Chef, Ellen Parr and drinks expert, Pete Kelly’s imaginative concept is galvanised by the diverse food and dining experiences that the dynamic duo discovered and fell in love with on their travels together through China, Southeast Asia and New York. Expect a refreshingly veg-forward menu, innovative twists on classic cocktails, and eccentric interiors.
Soft launch: 50% off food from 26-28th November
Where: 184 Hackney Road, London, E2 7AP
