Openings Colonnade
Contract caterer Graysons has partnered with Bristol Beacon concert hall to open the Colonnade restaurant. The contemporary restaurant is located under the Bristol Byzantine arches of the Grade II-listed building and offers a seasonal all-day menu showcasing locally sourced ingredients. Executive chef Joshua Bebbington, who has more than 20 years’ experience in the industry, will be leading Colonnade. The classically trained chef has worked for a number of restaurants, including the River Cottage in Axminster, Devon, and L’Escargot in London’s Soho. A selection of local spirits, beers,
ciders, perries, cocktails, in-house shrubs and ferments will be available alongside the standard wine list. Colonnade will be joined by two new bars
at Bristol Beacon, including the Weston Stage, which has a vaulted cellar, and Simon’s Bar on the mezzanine above the restaurant.
Opened 5 January Typical dishes Truffled macaroni cheese; salt-baked celeriac Address Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol BS1 5AR Website
www.colonnadebristol.com
Extra openings
Scales
Mixologists Din Jusufi and Engji Shala, both ex-Farzi London, have opened a cocktail bar in Marylebone, London. As part of its scientific approach, many of the drinks are prepared in a centrifuge. Non-alcoholic drinks are also available.
Opened December 2023 Typical drinks Shiso Apple (Desi Daru vodka, shiso leaf, green apple and bergamot) Address 25 Duke Street, London W1U 1DJ Website
www.scalesbar.com
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Yiqi
Pan-Asian restaurant Yiqi has opened in London’s Chinatown under chef Lum Wah Cheok, who has previously worked at Hakkasan and Yauatcha. The 2,000 sq ft diner serves dishes from countries including China, Korea and Japan.
Opened 16 January Typical dishes Fried cordyceps flower salad; nyonya pandan chicken Address 14 Lisle Street, London WC2H 7BE Website
www.yiqipanasia.co.uk
Alley Cats
New York-style pizzeria Alley Cats has opened in London’s Marylebone. Sicilian head chef Francesco Macri has curated a menu showcasing southern Italian ingredients such as San Marzano tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella from Campania.
Opened 9 January Typical pizzas Smoked pepperoni; fennel sausage; vodka Address 22 Paddington Street, London W1U 5QY Website
www.alleycatspizza.co.uk
www.thecaterer.com
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