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Food & Drink T eDining Guide


Al fresco in the city F


or all its inclement winter days, London more than makes up for it come April and May, when the


city beings to spill outdoors onto rooftops, terraces and sun-bathed patios. Here, we look at fi ve of the best places to dine al fresco across the city.


The Lighterman, Granary Square T anks to Coal Drops Yard’s assorted tangle of shops and restaurants, the chunk of King’s Cross that sprawls over the canal is now built up and bustling. But from T e Lighterman’s upstairs balcony, just above the water’s edge, all is serene. T e menu leans distinctly gastropub — shrimp scampi, chicken schnitzel with rocket and parmesan, tuna steak, truffl e fl atbreads — but with a Mediterranean edge that lifts fresh produce into something slightly higher end. A glance indoors at the industrial-chic decor serves as a quick reminder of the area’s heritage, while the view of the canal winding away from Granary Square lures one’s mind to faraway places. thelighterman.co.uk


The Culpeper, Spitalfi elds Seated at sylvan wooden tables, ensconced between towering juneberry and crab apple trees,


dining at T e Culpeper’s woodland garden feels more like popping over to your friend’s allotment than an east London pub terrace. Silver birch and hazel trees, calendula, mint and wild strawberry woodruff speckle the surroundings, but the setting isn’t just for show; much of the menu’s produce comes straight from the rooftop or the Culpeper farm in Deptford. T is year’s seasonal highlights include grilled baby leeks in romesco sauce, made with agroforestry almonds, grilled half Soanes chicken with chanterelles and black garlic. theculpeper.com


ULI, Notting Hill When the sun shines in Notting Hill, it really shines. And on the corner of Ladbroke Road, ULI’s foliage-framed terrace makes the most of it. As funk music softly scores your meal, the menu brings together a fusion of classics and dishes inspired by T ai, Chinese, Malaysian and Singaporean infl uences. Wet the palate with spicy scallops and Vietnamese summer rolls — fresh, crunchy and served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce. T en, move onto the creamy, spicy coconut curry (prawn, chicken or tofu) or triple-cooked Dover sole with asparagus, garlic and chilli. Pair all with a Rising Sun cocktail — woki sake vodka, prosecco, raspberries,


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blackberries — or keep it classic with a sake. ulilondon.com


Bistro Sablé, Islington On the unassuming corner of a triangular junction in N1, Bistro Sablé’s nod to cosy Parisian dining gives it the feel of the kind of homely local you’ve been visiting with your family for years. Everything on the menu is rich and indulgent; onions, butter, succulent meat and fi sh served in a berth of sauce, salad on the side. T e French onion soup starter is genuinely something to write home about, and the rotisserie chicken with vin jaune makes for an eye-catching main — almost rivalled only by the fi llet au poivre (steak with creamy peppercorn sauce) topped off with an entire Roscoff onion. bistrosable.co.uk


Taverna Ermou, Marylebone Inside Taverna Ermou — the sister restaurant to its Athens original — cosy corners, white walls bathed in low light and wooden accents evoke a distinctly Greek taverna. Sitting outside and watching Soho go by isn’t quite the same as being in the Greek capital, but on a sunny day, it comes endearingly close. Start with a familiar but zesty Greek salad, accompanied by generously garlic- spiced pita. ergonfoods.com


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Handrolls take centre stage


Sushi Revolution returns to Shoreditch with a confi dent new look and an even bolder menu


Reopening at T e Stage, Sushi Rev- olution is introducing fresh new temaki handrolls — made to order, packed with fl avour and designed to be enjoyed without formality. Expect warm rice, crisp nori and vibrant fi llings that put quality and immediacy front and centre. Weekends bring something new


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to the table with Sips & Sushi, a Sat- urday bottomless brunch that pairs signature maki rolls with free-fl ow- ing drinks in a lively setting. It’s a vibrant alternative to the tradition- al brunch — relaxed, indulgent, and unmistakably east London. T e relaunch also signals growth.


Later this year, Sushi Revolution will open its third site, in Canada Water, as part of phase one of Brit- ish Land’s Masterplan, bringing its distinctive take on modern sushi to a new corner of the capital. Whether you’re a long-time fan


or discovering it for the fi rst time, Sushi Revolution’s Shoreditch re- launch is a reminder that great food doesn’t always have to follow the rules.


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