Next on the hit list..

With an ever-expanding workload, and a circle of friends always quick to fill any spare recreational hours, lost free time in which to peruse London’s latest foody hotspots seems to have become something of a past hobby. A decision therefore has been made, on my own behalf, to note down places that have been giving me the metaphorical prod, with an eye to make a point of visiting these gastronomic pit stops over the forthcoming weeks.

The first has been on the list for potentially a year, following scaling blogger hype last summer. A little off my normal South West London path, I’ve still not made it to Frank’s Café and Campari Bar in Peckham. Awful behaviour, granted. The novelty of this ‘five year old pop-up’ is the location on the tenth floor of a multi-storey car park, with stunning (I have been assured) views of a lit up South Bank and open only Thursday to Sunday with limited serving times. Limitations keeping demand at a consistent high I’d assume- that and the quality of the grub, menu of which can be found here http://frankscafe.org.uk/menu.html. Note an additional significant attribute assigned to this building is the Bold Tendencies Sculpture Project, who have decorated the rise from floors six to ten with various stop-and-stare installations.

My next must stop, is another ‘hang-your-head-in-shame’ non-venture, and comes in the form of the scenesters’ Book Club in Shoreditch. Combining an eclectic programme of events for the arty and creative, washed down with some ping pong and a cocktail or two, this sibling of the Queen of Hoxton is located over two floors of a Victorian warehouse on Leonard Street. Apparently the only place to see or be seen in Shoreditch, hence why I am severely out of the loop for not having blinked/ been blinked at on site. For more information and their programme of events have a gander here http://www.wearetbc.com

With London’s overly obvious in-your-face explosion of street food and pop-ups, it might just be pop-up exhaustion that’s to blame for not gracing the doorstep of Lucky Chip yet. The burger frenzy that has transformed the capital into a swarm of meat patty experts, has seemingly left me a little bored and in no rush to hurry east to the Seybright Arms in Bethnal Green for their execution of American-diner style burgers, hot dogs and fries that can be otherwise found during the day in Netil Market. From personal recommendations I have been assured I won’t be disappointed, so will endeavour to have an opinion of my own perhaps even this week. Lucky Chip have also taken up a temporary residency at Player Bar in Soho; Slider Bar. Follow them on twitter here https://twitter.com/sliderbar

One I am extremely looking forward to, and not for those cautious of heights, is the recently opened Duck and Waffle, on the 40th floor of the Heron Tower- from the same group as its 38th floor sister Sushisamba. Pretty high up. As well as spectacular views over the city, the menu looks set to be my cup of tea with various beautiful dishes including a foie gras all day breakfast as well as the signature crispy confit duck leg, fried egg, waffle and mustard seeded maple syrup. Sounds divine and screams a treat or special occasion. Offers welcome. www.duckandwaffle.com

A rather curious opening in Fitzrovia this August, will see James Knappett and Sandia Chang from Marcus Wareing and Roganic acclamation, bring some glamour to ten different varieties of hotdog, via champagne. Yes that’s right. Champagne and hotdogs. That’s all. They must be good hotdogs. And I, as a keen bubble slurper/ glass clinker, want to know what makes a sausage in a bap the right accompaniment for a glass of champers? Follow more information about Bubbledogs as it unfolds here https://twitter.com/bubbledogsuk

And finally, not be missed- however you’ve not missed anything yet, is the Autumnal opening of Beard to Tail, brought to you from the same guys who thought up the Callooh Callay concept combined with a Head Chef from the notorious Hix brigade. Exciting. If you haven’t been to Callooh Callay, you must. If not just to giggle at the ikea-influenced cocktail menu, deliciously more-ish small plates and the charming we’re-here-to-please service staff, before I even mention the magical wardrobe with many secrets hidden behind. This could explain my anticipation for their next operation in Shoreditch, where the focus is on wonderfully carnivorous treats in their entirety, from the ‘tickley beard to the curly tail’. http://www.beardtotail.co.uk/

~ by whosebootsarethoseshoes on August 19, 2012.

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