April New Update

April Newsletter

Hi Fellow Foodie,

Lets start this newsletter with a catch on new posts on the Mayfair Foodie website in April. We start with a few reviews of restaurants I visited recently.

Delamina Townhouse

I had the pleasure of visiting Delamina Townhouse in Covent Garden, a long-awaited experience after thoroughly enjoying their Marylebone location last year. My anticipation was certainly justified, as we enjoyed an exceptional lunch that exceeded all expectations. If you find yourself in Covent Garden—or even if you’re not—this gem comes highly recommended!

Read Review Here

Sunday Roast at the Chesterfield Arms

Early in April, I enjoyed a Sunday roast at The Chesterfield Arms in Shepherd Market. It's always a treat to have Sunday lunch prepared for you. Their new roast offering was excellent. Additionally, I was introduced to a lobster thermidor served on a sourdough crumpet as a starter, which was worth the price of admission on its own.

Read Review here

Bocconcino Soho

Next up, just before Easter, I enjoyed lunch at Bocconcino’s in Soho. This time, our star dish was Gambero Rosso; these beautiful red prawns were served on a bed of fresh tagliolini, accompanied by bottarga and shellfish sauce. I do believe in the review, I might have made a comment about prawns being photogenic, did I really say that?

Read more here

I mentioned in last months newsletter that I was hoping to sample the special West of India menu at Masala Zone that was introduced until . Thankfully, I made it, as the food was delicious. Although this special menu ends tomorrow, I hope they repeat this idea with other regions of India in the future. Below is a picture of one of our tables favourite dishes Goan Spiced Crab cake, it was so good.

Today I’m off to Bruton Place's new restaurant addition, SiLVA restaurant. Bruton Place is fast becoming one of London’s best foodie streets. Having heard so many very good reports about SiLVA, I’m looking forward to lunch. My review will be published by Wednesday next week; however, look out for pics on Instagram today and over the weekend.

Only one recipe this month, but if you are a fan of Spag Bol you must give my slow-cooked version a go. I’ve been cooking this recipe for years, and I have no idea where I found the recipe from, but the slow cooking really enhances the flavour; it really is worth trying. See recipe here

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Franco’s

Founded in 1945, Franco’s is one of London’s oldest Italian restaurants, known for its classic elegance and hospitality. This year marks the 20th anniversary of its beloved rosé event, celebrating the arrival of spring and summer in St. James’s.

Tuesday, 29th April, Franco’s will host its annual Rosé Party, featuring a fun theme inspired by the Pink Panther. Attendees can look forward to an exquisite selection of rosé wines, delightful canapés, and vibrant entertainment, all in the signature style of Franco’s. The festivities kick off at 6 PM, and tickets are available for purchase on Franco’s website.

Bargin-ish Set Menu’s

Continuing our search for restaurant bargain menus, we have a few more varied suggestions.

Kitty Fishers

Kitty’s is a high-end restaurant tucked away in Shepherd Market. They are now offering what they call a workers' lunch menu, the menu changes weekly, so check their website for details, but for two courses it's £30 and for three courses £33.

 10 Shepherd Market, London W1J 7QF

Sael

Jason Atherton’s Sael has launched a new spring prix fixe menu, featuring two courses for £25 and three for £28. Available lunchtime and 5 pm -6.30 pm.

1 St James's Market, London SW1Y 4QQ

The Maine Mayfair

The New England restaurant offer a Lunch Prix Faire menu offers a choice of 6 starters, mains, and four desserts for two courses £35, and three for £40

6, Medici Courtyard, London W1S 1JY

Bentley's Oyster Bar and Grill

Richard Corrigan's legendary seafood restaurant offers a Set lunch and pre-theatre menu for £35 for 2 courses and £39 for 3.

11-15 Swallow St, Piccadilly, London W1B 4DJ

Tom Brown at the Capital

As mentioned last month, Tom Brown opened at the Capital. While on the face of it this might seem like much of a bargain as they offer a lunch menu of three courses for £50. However, I have it on good authority from people who have been there that the food is on another level, so get in quickly.

24, 22 Basil St, London SW3 1AT

New Restaurants opening in May

Marjorie’s

This restaurant opening caught my attention mainly because it the same name as my mum; however, with head chef and part-owner Giacomo Peretti, formerly from Le Gavroche, this part wine bar and restaurant sounds like it could be worth a visit. We are told the menu will be a modern take on French cuisine, but still respecting classic technique, that possibly translates to giving the chef to add his twist to the French classics.

26 Fouberts Place, Soho, W1F 7PP

Chez Roux

Michel Roux’s long-awaited new restaurant opening at the Langham hotel on the 22nd May, the new restaurant features food from Michel's childhood memories in the 1960’s, for most of us of a similar era this could make for a pretty dull menu, but I suspect for Michel it might mean something slightly more exotic.

1c Portland Place, London, W1B 1JA

Josephine Marylebone

After the huge success with the first Josephine in Chelsea, Claude and Lucy Bosi have just opened in Marylebone. Expect excellent classic Bistro French food.

 6-8 Blandford St, London W1U 4AU

Coming up next month..

Earlier we cited earlier Francos’s are having their annual Rosé Party, and I’m lucky enough to be going along to taste some of Franco’s delicious canapes and enjoy a glass or two of rosé, so expect some pretty pictures of the food and drinks if the camera operator sticks to only two glasses rosé.

I’m away from the 1st to the 5th of May, losing golf balls and hopefully enjoying fine fare in the Algarve, then back two days before heading to Jersey for three nights, when I’m in Jersey I always find time to eat at the Oyster Box in St Brelades Bay, it’s a must visit for me on any visit to Jersey.

Once back in Mayfair I’m going to the first Friends of Kaspia evening at Cavia Kaspia. To give you a flavour of the evening, I've copied the following introduction from the invite (no apologies as their description sounded better than I ever could write). It sounds like might be a fun night…

Friends of Kaspia is a brand-new series of curated soirées hosted at Caviar Kaspia London, taking place once a month. These evenings are designed to bring together tastemakers, creatives, and our most treasured guests for a glamorous night at the bar with a live DJ, signature cocktails, and a special treat that’s already catching attention:our viral chicken nuggets are topped with Caviar Kaspia’s finest.

If you have not read my review of Caviar Kaspia and the story behind the signature dish of Baked potatoe, its worth a read.

Finally, do let me know any restaurants that you have enjoyed recently and any you would like to feature on the website.

Thats all I’ve got time for, so many thanks as always for reading, I will speak to you again at the end of May.

Best wishes,

Martin

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