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March 2015 A QUESTION OF TASTE WE ASK FIVE OF THE AREA’S RESTAURANTEURS WHAT MAKES THEM TICK BOOKS & BARS JOIN A LITERARY PUB CRAWL AND TOAST THE AREA’S THINKERS AND DRINKERS FABULOUS FURNITURE IDEAL HOMEWARES, YOU’LL FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED ON TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD FACES OF FITZROVIA DISCOVER A PROJECT THAT CELEBRATES OUR DISTRICT IN 140 CHARACTERS Welcome to Wake up your walls Give them a floral makeover. Our cover wallpaper is the Japanese-inspired Geo Floral in sprout green and, on this page, we have Stitch Leaf with a pattern of pink and grey hibiscus leaves. Both cost £15 a roll from Habitat (E7) who also supplied the furniture and accessories. At long last, it’s goodbye to winter. In Fitzrovia’s garden squares, the buds are bursting on the trees, flowers are blooming and the birds are showing off their vocal virtuosity. As for us, it’s time to take a hint from nature, get out and about and enjoy the best that this great London district has to offer. Fancy feathering your own nest and need a little something for the home? Sensing love in the air and looking for a romantic restaurant? Or just eager for a change? As you’ll see, shopping and eating are what Fitzrovia does best. So, please, get with the season and enjoy Fitzrovia! Lee Lyons The Fitzrovia Partnership, Business Improvement District enjoyfitzrovia.co.uk –2– Fly on the wall Add a little avian interest to your living room with these chirpy little wall decorations in pure white dolomite. This set of two Bird Wall Decorations costs £29 from BoConcept (C6). A bit on the side It may look like a piece of concrete modernism but the Mesa side table is surprisingly lightweight on its delicate feet. It costs £169 from West Elm (F7). –3– enjoyfitzrovia.co.uk Pot luck! Sometimes, a spring clean is not enough This cheerful ceramic planter is a great little find. With colourful glazed stripes on a plain unglazed surface, Montana comes with its own integral stand and costs £18 from Habitat (E7). It’s perfectly natural. If we feel like giving our nests a makeover, we’re only doing what your average bird does at this time of year. Teak chic So, whether you’re an eager nester, a budding designer or just want to freshen up the decor, Tottenham Court Road is the place to start. This hand-carved solid teak bowl looks good inside or out. Use it in the garden in the summer or to give your interior decor a rustic look. It costs £45 from Lombok (E7). Floating your boat? Enthusiastic mariner or dedicated landlubber, this Nickel Boat will bring a breath of fresh sea air to anyone’s home. This large version costs £49 from Multiyork (D6). Say it with sculpture Best cellar! You can store five bottles of wine in this metal rack but why stop there? Just add others on top to accommodate even more. The Napa stackable wine rack costs £39.95 from Dwell (F7). enjoyfitzrovia.co.uk –4– Spell out your message with these wire letter sculptures with an antique bronze finish. £39 a letter from BoConcept (C6). Look no legs! The Lugano wall-mounted system offers you flexible contemporary storage space in a variety of colours and finishes. This combination costs £1,319 from BoConcept (C6). Make light conversation These playful Seletti Lighthink boxes come with four interchangeable, vibrantly coloured perspex sheets (each with a different statement) plus one blank for your own words. Each box costs £65 each from Heal’s (E7). Just add flowers Looking like something that has been worn to perfect smoothness by the sea, the flat Pebble Vase is £35 from Multiyork (D6). A heart of stone The perfect place to conceal your precious secrets, this Heart Box, made from marble and pierced by a brass-finished arrow, costs £39 from West Elm (F7). –5– enjoyfitzrovia.co.uk Designs on tradition Perch on this Perfect for breakfast or cocktail hour, the elegant Vig barstool is finished in black or white lacquer and walnut veneer and costs £169 from BoConcept (C6). Patricia Urquiola’s update of the classic Windsor chair, the Kartell Comback Armchair marries a single mould plastic seat and back to wooden legs and costs £420 from Heal’s (E7). Not any old iron bed The Highgrove is a high quality but no nonsense, iron bed with a beech sprung slatted base. The double is £349 from Feather & Black (D6). Rest easy Covered in a sleek woven fabric, the Evert Ottoman bed frame combines comfort with good looks. Available in slate or oatmeal, this stylish bed frame costs £399 from Dreams (D6). Fit for a king (or superking) The stuff of day dreams With its swirling curves and hint of antique French style, the Amy Day Bed will grace any room as a sofa by day and comfortable single bed at night. £199 from Dreams (D6). enjoyfitzrovia.co.uk –6– The regal curves and subtly carved motifs of the Versailles bedstead hail straight from the court of Louis XV. Made from weathered oak and with a solid rattancaned headboard, it costs £1,249 from Feather & Black (D6). Sitting pretty Like something from the foyer of a boutique hotel, the Atlas adds a touch of contemporary chic to any home. Available in a wide range of colours (this is Lime), it costs £879 from Multiyork (D6). Lie back and think of nothing They call it the world’s first performance recliner, a seat that moves with you to offer perfect comfort and relaxation. Available in a variety of sizes and styles, this is the Re-vive Tailored and costs £1,760 from Natuzzi Italia (D6). Sweets for your suite The Vitra Marshmallow Sofa is an inspired classic from American designer, George Nelson. Imaginative, colourful and good enough to eat. £4,192 from Heal’s (E7). And stretch! Long and low, the architect-designed Trevi sofa, with its wood and metal open base, offers ample room for relaxation. Just create the combination that fits, from £2,250 at Natuzzi Italia (D6). –7– enjoyfitzrovia.co.uk Breaking up is good to do Carve new spaces out of your existing rooms with this Palisade room divider. Made from mahogany, it’s also available in black at £199 from Dwell (F7). Avast that door! Made from white marble and mango wood, with a handy jute handle when you’re ready to cast off, this Nautical Marble Doorstop costs £54 from West Elm (F7). Fifty shades of grey? With its play of abstract shapes, textures and colours, Visconti is one of a range of rugs sourced from Turkey and India. It costs £1,070 from Natuzzi Italia (D6). enjoyfitzrovia.co.uk –8– Flower power Add a touch of natural freshness to your decor with this pretty, floralpatterned Sakura scatter cushion. £12 from Habitat (E7). Topsy turvy Whatever way you look at it, these Topsy cushions with their yellow elephant and red bird patterns, make a playful addition to any sofa. £12 from Habitat (E7). Clock this! With its eye-catching design of stylised Dandelion Clocks, this duck feather filled scatter cushion is available from Multiyork (D6) for £40. A real benchmark This is how a bench should be – sturdy, practical and unpretentious. Made from reclaimed and waxed teak floorboards. the Padang bench costs £295 from Lombok (E7). The rough with the smooth What do you get if you cross recycled wooden pallets and elegant white lacquer? This very stylish Reclaimed Wood & Lacquer Buffet for £999 from West Elm (F7). –9– enjoyfitzrovia.co.uk The lean storage solution Just prop the Finn Ladder Bookcase up against the wall and hey presto, you have that extra shelving you were looking for. It costs £295 from Lombok (E7). Green, green glasses Made from recycled glass in shades of bottle-green, using traditional blowing techniques, these Jesper Jensen glasses carry his trademark hand-pinched decorations. Packed in their own wooden crate, a set of four costs £57 from Heal’s (E7). Dapper Happer! With a delicate palette of colours that range from linen all the way to anthracite, the thick-piled, hand-tufted, soft wool Happer rug costs £350 from Habitat (E7). enjoyfitzrovia.co.uk – 10 – enjoyfitzrovia.co.uk Name Address Number The home of everything for the home and more TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD Argos ✪ 216-217 Use our map and directory to explore what Tottenham Court Road has to offer. And don’t forget, it’s not all furniture and items for the home. Computers to cosmetics, gifts to greeting cards, you’ll find it all here. Boots ❋ Grid Name F8 Ladbrokes ▼ 248 H9 Little Waitrose ✤ Lloyds Bank ■ Lombok ✜ 158 C6 Beautiful, handmade, eastern-inspired furniture 6-17 211-212 Maplin ◆ F7 M&S Simply Food ✤ Metro Bank ■ Milano Premium Design ✜ 120-122 B5 The pharmacy-led health and beauty store D6 115 C5 A captivating light Much more than newspapers and magazines The shade of the Modo floor lamp is held in a painted iron cage and costs £199 from Dwell (F7). Greetings cards for every possible occasion Cards Galore ▲ Cards Galore ▲ 61 179 F7 D6 Greetings cards for every possible occasion CEX ◆ 70 E7 The Original Tottenham Court Road Computer Exchange Coral ▼ 262 H9 One of Europe’s top betting and gaming shops Crystal Casino ✪ 69 E7 147-149 B5 The drop-in gaming machine arcade Currys/PC World ◆ The latest technology, the best possible prices Designer Sofas ✜ 82 D6 A family business selling fabulous Italian sofas DFS ✜ 220-224 F8 Inspiration from Europe’s largest sofa company Dianetics & Scientology ✪ Dominion Theatre ✸ 68 E7 268-269 I9 One of the West End’s largest theatres Dreams ✜ 180-182 D6 The bed specialist with a passion for sleep Dwell ✜ 200-204 F7 Contemporary furniture and home accessories DZD ✜ 145 B5 Everything for display and visual merchandising EE ❖ 4-5 I9 Mobile phone shop serving the EE network Epsilon Computers ◆ 47 F8 The computer and peripherals specialist Feather & Black ✜ 83 D6 179A D6 ■ ▼ ▲ ● ◆ ✤ ★ ❋ ✜ ✸ ❖ ❂ ✪ Bank Bookmakers Card & Gift Clothing Electronics Groceries Hairdresser Health Homeware Leisure & Entertainment Mobile Phone Opticians Other Futon Company ✜ 69 C6 132 B5 Plus film developing, toiletries and baby products Grosvenor Casino ✸ 262 H9 191-199 E7 118 185-186 D6 Maker of sofas, sofa beds and corner sofas Holland & Barrett ❋ C6 6-17 H9 Natural, simple design for today’s lifestyle Multiyork Furniture ✜ 95 D6 Sofas designed and made to order in the UK Natuzzi Italia ✜ 80-81 D6 Bringing Italian style to your living room NatWest Bank ■ O2 ❖ 45 229 G8 G8 Choose from pay & go, pay monthly or SIM only Odeon Cinema ✸ 30 G8 Three-screen cinema showing the latest releases Paolo Marchetti Interiors ✜ 230 G8 Vintage classic to ultra-modern Italian furniture Paperchase ✜ 213-215 F8 Design-led stationery, gift wrap and gifts Primark ● 3 I9 Four floors of fast fashion at fabulous prices RAFT Furniture ✜ 184 D6 Solid and affordable handmade furniture Robert Dyas ✜ 123 B5 171 105 C6 C6 Just about everything for your home Royal Bank Of Scotland ■ Rush Hair ★ For stunningly beautiful, wearable hairstyles Ryman ✪ 66 F8 For stationery and home and office essentials Sainsbury’s Local ✤ Sainsbury’s Local ✤ Santander Bank ■ Shyamtronics ◆ Sofa Workshop ✜ Space.NK.apothecary ❋ Specsavers ❂ Spectrum ◆ Sunrise Digital ◆ 65 Superdrug ❋ 15-17 145 164-167 246 H9 B5 C6 H9 84 D6 101-106 C6 6-17 H9 127-129 B5 48 G8 43 G8 260 H9 The beauty and health store Sweets from Heaven ✪ C5 Alternative and complementary remedies Highly Sprung ✜ Muji ✜ Everything from camcorders to home cinema 110-113 C5 191-199 E7 For modern and contemporary designer furniture Health ❋ 160 Cut & dry haircutting for adults and children Photography accessories, phones and film processing The shop that restyled Britain’s homes Halifax Bank ■ Heal’s ✜ Mr Topper’s ★ Outstanding eyecare and a great choice of frames Gaming for all tastes, from roulette to slot machines Habitat ✜ F8 The place for must-have, cult beauty products Futons, sofa beds and much, much more Grafton Pharmacy ❋ 60 The specialist in men’s hair and beards A huge range of sofas, handmade in Britain The world’s largest gym, health and fitness group SHOP KEY: F8 F7 G8 F7 Specialists in laptops and computer products Helping you to furnish your ideal bedroom Fitness First ✸ 55 227 52 High quality, Italian designer sofas at affordable prices Mr Leo Barber Shop ★ 177-178 Beautiful Italian designed furniture Capital Newsagents ✪ 218-219 The UK’s biggest consumer electronics specialist The pharmacy-led health and beauty store Calligaris ✜ F8 231-233 G8 88 D6 204-208 E7 H9 The pharmacy-led health and beauty store Boots ❋ 51 H9 G8 Modern design furniture for the urban-minded Boots ❋ Laptop Outlet ◆ 6-17 49 The Buy And Sell Electronics Outlet BoConcept ✜ C5 Laptops to feel, touch and try for yourself The leading retailer of consumer electronics Barclays Bank ■ Baseo ◆ 116 Grid The place for a flutter on Tottenham Court Road The nation’s favourite catalogue store Ask Electronics ◆ Address Number A paradise for the confectionery-crazy Tesco Express ✤ Tiger ✪ 124-125 B5 241 H9 All your funny, useful things for all year round F8 West Elm ✜ 209-210 F7 For vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements The only UK store for this leading US homeware brand HSBC Bank Plc ■ HSBC Bank Plc ■ Joy ● West End Cameras ◆ The unique fashion and lifestyle brand 39-41 G8 156-157 C6 101-106 C6 160A C6 Cameras by Holga and Lomo, and film processing William Hill ▼ 175-176 One of the betting world’s best-known names D6 A Making light work for you Fruitfully, fruitlessly perfect Use it as a compact upright lamp or fully extended to provide overhead illumination. Either way, with its black metal shade and walnut-stained solid wood stem, the flexible Bip makes a striking statement at £200 from Habitat (E7). You can use it for fruit or salad but why not simply let its rainbow glazes bring a splash of colour to your life? The medium-size Iris Bowl costs £35 from Heal’s (E7). B C D E F G H I J enjoyfitzrovia.co.uk 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 enjoyfitzrovia.co.uk enjoyfitzrovia.co.uk Name Address Number BAYLEY STREET Gail’s Artisan Bakery ✪ 11 Grid G8 Fresh bread, made by hand the time-honoured way CHARLOTTE PLACE Da Paolo Restaurant ■ 3 5 13 1 10 D4 Eat in or takeaway curries, with good vegetarian options G6 G6 Olives Indian Café ✤ Oriental Dragon ● Ragam ✤ The Four Lanterns ❋ G6 40 F6 18 F6 Organically produced comfort food from top chefs BiBimBap ✪ 10 G7 Fresh and traditional Korean food Bobo Social ✪ 95 E5 Small plates, succulent burgers and cocktails Brasserie Blanc ▲ 8 G7 70 2 The Babylon Tower Café ✪ 57 90b 96 124 The Remedy ❖ 124 Trattoria Montebianco ■ 86 2 G7 The Old Dairy Café ✜ 35 Côte Brasserie ▲ EUSTON ROAD Double J’s ✜ 5 H7 Freshly prepared, value-for-money French food 32 G7 Popular oriental dishes and refreshing Chinese teas Elena’s L’Etoile ▲ 30 G7 Legendary French bistro with great food and hospitality Fino ◆ 33 G6 16 G7 Modern & traditional Spanish tapas Fitzroy Tavern ❖ The traditional pub that gave Fitzrovia its name Gaucho ✪ 60 F6 Herman Ze German ✧ 43 GOODGE STREET Barrica ◆ E5 Benitos Hat ✪ H7 Delancey & Co ✢ A variety of homemade German sausages Italia Uno ■ 91 Family-run sandwich shop with a taste of Italy Josephine’s ✪ 4 A genuine taste of the Philippines Navarro’s ◆ 67 F6 Serving some of the best tapas in town Nizuni ★ Obicà ■ Oscar ❂ (at Charlotte Street Hotel) Palms of Goa ✤ Pescatori ■ 15 G7 ICCo ■ 12 57 34 Pizza Express ■ F6 G6 Nonno Lino Italiano ✜ 7-9 Reynolds ✜ 53 Roka ★ 37 Siam Central ▼ Pure Made for You ✜ G6 Reverend JW Simpson ❖ Thai Metro ▼ Caffé Nero ✜ 187 239 G6 56 34 44 55 31B 46 40 57-59 45 27 G6 F7 G6 G6 F7 F6 F7 G6 G6 F7 G6 Tasty, fresh, healthy meals, made on site every day 32 F7 Bar serving high quality cocktails Eat ✜ 15 62 94 13 43 174 61 F7 G6 F7 Friendly staff, cool décor and banging cocktails 58-60 Friendly local serving real ales and an all-day bar menu Trattoria Mondello ■ 36 C6 98 D6 267 I9 F6 92 D6 Jack Horner ❖ An Ale and Pie pub with a traditional British menu KFC ✧ 71 E7 Still serving their famous original recipe chicken Kamps ✜ 154/155 B5 Germany’s premium bakery Lal Qila ✤ 117 Leon ✪ 101 Le Pain Quotidien ▲ 64 F7 Loaf ✜ McDonald’s ✧ 93 134 D6 Home of the 100% beef ‘Big Mac’ and more TAP Coffee No. 114 ✜ 114 C5 Coffee treated with respect, sandwiches and salads Northumberland Arms ❖ 119 C5 Buzzy traditional local with all-day, fresh food Pret A Manger ✜ Pret A Manger ✜ 259 100 237 H9 C6 G8 Handmade, natural, fast food and no additives Rising Sun ❖ Subway ✜ Submarine sandwiches, great tastes and healthier choices 46 Starbucks ✜ 77 Starbucks ✜ 175 109 82 D4 Ben’s House ■ An store with everything Cured, Created, Crafted in London An oasis of calm, comfort and quality pub food C3 Café Rio ✜ The Japanese Canteen ★ 66 C5 TCR Lounge Bar ❖ C5 The Court Pub ❖ C5 D6 Another outpost of the global coffee chain A4 Small and cosy café serving the best of Brazilian food E7 Another outpost of the global coffee chain 72 151 G8 Local serving cask ales and traditional pub food GRAFTON WAY Ask ■ Small owner-managed pub serving great food and drinks Café Rive Gauche ✜ 20 B4 Sandwiches, salads, meals, patisserie – taste ‘la différence’ Coffee Cake & Kisses ✜ 54 Health Food Centre ✪ Honey & Co. ✜ B4 Nyonya ✪ Pret A Manger ✜ 10 B5 25a B4 11 B4 14 B5 Smugglers Tavern ✢ 8 B5 28 B3 Diner and bar serving fine American cuisine Steak & Lobster ✪ 6-7 B5 A menu that delivers the best quality ingredients Warren’s Sandwich Bar ✜ 13 B4 68-70 D6 Family-run sandwich and pasta bar WHITFIELD STREET Carpenter’s Arms ❖ Trusty, upbeat local serving fresh, seasonal pub food Crazy Bear ❖ 26-28 F7 Crazy Bear cocktails, modern Thai, Chinese & Japanese food 183 C5 C6 Lively lounge bar that specialises in parties 108A 162 Inexpensive, accessible, canteen-style food Del’ish ❂ 39 F7 161 B4 112 C5 The unique taste of Sardinia in an informal style The Agra ✤ 135 C4 Indian dishes delicately spiced and freshly prepared WINDMILL STREET Boopshi’s ❂ Café Metro Express ✜ 13 Drakes Tabanco ◆ 6 3 G8 C6 C6 G7 G7 A typical Jerez tavern serving classic drinks and food Sharps Coffee Bar ✜ 9 You don’t need to get a haircut to enjoy great coffee B5 An authentic Japanese izakaya (pub-style) restaurant 64 Ideal for a morning coffee and fresh sandwiches and pizza Serving sandwiches, salads, hot meals and refreshments C3 A passion for Italy and a continually evolving menu B3 C6 Healthy Mediterranean Food 126 48 B4 23 Traditional Viennese dishes plus drinks and cocktails Fresh, tasty Indian food in a wrap F7 Café Le Midi ✜ C5 Traditional dishes from India’s regional cuisines E4 33 53 Vietnamese serving healthy salads to summer rolls and hot dishes Sardo Cucina ■ 234-236 G8 59 Yoi Sho ★ E7 Freshly prepared Persian and Mediterranean food 103 Sixty-two dishes, light, green and good for you Gourmet wraps from around the world F7 WARREN STREET Bang Bang ✪ C6 Itsu ★ D4 F6 9-11 A Chinese tea shop for tea, cake and spending time Light, innovative cooking. Clean flavours, seasonal produce 70 19 A great little pub with a good range of beers and food F8 53-54 Sixty-two dishes, light, green and good for you Old-style Italian home cooking 48 E6 Itsu ★ C2 Wrapchic ✤ 15 Dabbous ❂ 145 Wrap It Up ✪ The Hope ❖ Tasty sandwiches, legendary sausage rolls and pasties A cross between New York coffee shop and British caff A pub that takes beer seriously, plus good food 18 E7 D6 F7 Submarine sandwiches, great tastes and healthier choices E7 Fresh, seasonal, healthy food in compostable packaging Prince of Wales Feathers ❖ Simple, elegant boulangerie fare. Take out or dine in Family-owned restaurant serving traditional Italian food E7 5-7 Handmade, natural, fast food and no additives F7 Specialising in the cuisine of central China Pod ✪ Freshly prepared food and fine drinks in stylish surroundings Handmade, natural, fast food and no additives 29 10 Offering a selection of sandwiches, snacks and coffee D6 G6 G6 Award-winning tapas inspired by the flavours of Spain and Italy The One Tun ❖ E4 G6 Perugino Coffee House ✜ C6 Tasty French sandwiches, salads and hot dishes 54 Delicious fish and chips or tasty Cypriot meze 190 Pomme de Pain ✜ 51 Deli, café and wine bar specialising in the produce of Puglia E6 100 Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner since 1979 Greggs ✪ 12 Delicious Singaporean food Serving slow-cooked sourdough pizza Garfunkel’s ✢ Gigs ❂ H9 A pub in which to socialise, dine, drink and work Franco Manca ■ F6 Private dining club with good food and atmosphere Food from the middle east with an impressive pedigree The real food company. Sandwiches, soups, salads & more Fitzrovia Belle ❖ E6 29 D6 The real food company. Sandwiches, soups, salads and more Eat ✜ Fitzrovia Restaurant ■ Health products, supplements and fresh juice bar Aiming to save the world from mediocre coffee Thai curries and stir fries all at affordable prices 47 Costa ✜ 19 Friendly, family owned café serving honest, home-made food An artisan coffee/bakehouse & lifestyle store Premium Italian coffee, great food, friendly service Ca’puccino ✜ G8 E7 Great coffee, snacks and cakes 62 37 B5 Premium Italian coffee, great food, friendly service G6 Great British fish and chips (and mushy peas) George & Dragon ❖ F5 126 The London Cocktail Club ❖ 53 I9 Premium Italian coffee, great food, friendly service Caffé Nero ✜ 1 79 Traditional London pub serving great freshly cooked food An authentic Italian restaurant Fish Bone ❂ Caffé Nero ✜ G6 33-41 E7 Premium Italian coffee, great food, friendly service The Fitzrovia ❖ Freshly made sandwiches, pasta, burritos and more Da Beppe ■ B4 Caffé Nero ✜ G6 Famed for their ‘Executive Breakfast’ Café Zilly ✜ 264 The Draft House ❖ Brazilian home cooking with changing daily specials Café Macchiato ✜ 76 Friendly and good value for breakfast and lunches Subway ✜ Delicious Northern Chinese cuisine Brazilian Gourmet ✪ Café Fresco ✜ G7 45 I9 B5 Sushi, sashimi, California rolls. Authentically Japanese Yumchaa ✜ H8 The home of ‘The Whopper’ and some G7 25 Tantalising global cuisine for a sensory dining adventure Bamboo Flute ● TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD Burger King ✧ 1A-1B Spaghetti House ■ 19-23 G8 Quality breakfast, lunch, dinner and a Saturday brunch menu E5 Affordable Italian food from fresh, local ingredients CLEVELAND STREET Archipelago ✪ 21 Sanxia Renjia ● Frozen, probiotic yoghurt. Refreshingly different Zizzi ■ 17a F6 Delicious, freshly prepared, Mexican market food Yog ✪ STEPHEN STREET Stephen Street Kitchen ❂ G6 93 G8 Ground-breaking South Indian vegetarian restaurant 38 An independent wine shop and wine bar Wahaca & Wahacito ✪ 13 37 Modern Japanese restaurant that’s a tranquil haven Vagabond ❖ G8 G8 Salt Yard ❂ Fresh homemade Thai food direct to your door Tsunami ★ 19 16 Salento Green Life ■ Cocktails and Japanese cuisine H7 H9 127 TOTTENHAM STREET Bay Leaf Café ✜ London’s oldest Greek restaurant restyled for today Sagar Vegetarian ✤ 6-17 Handmade sushi from the freshest local ingredients Specialising in the flavours of southern India Elysée ❋ Wasabi ★ D4 1 Grid Sushi, sashimi, California rolls. Authentically Japanese D4 G7 14 Perfect for a tasty Thai meal and a beer Shochu Lounge ★ 339 Great value breakfasts and Italian pasta and sandwiches Papaya ▼ Award-winning Japanese robatayaki cuisine B4 The place for tasty, happy and healthy chicken F6 From deli pots to mini muffins, great for grazing 327 Hawaiian, serves burgers and succulent chargrilled sandwiches G7 Great pizzas with meat-free and pasta options B4 Great quality, good value pizza made daily by experienced chefs Nando’s ❂ Chettinad Restaurant ✤ Wasabi ★ 28 Traditional Greek and Mediterranean dishes, freshly prepared Big Fernand ▲ Address Number 56 A late night bar specialising in cocktails Vasis ❋ Name YouMeSushi ★ Classic French dishes with a contemporary twist 333 Award-winning independent coffee shop Kua ’Aina ✢ MAPLE STREET Simmons ❖ Café Rouge ▲ Lobster dishes direct from New England, USA G7 Michelin-starred and one of London’s finest B3 The real food company. Sandwiches, soups, salads and more Goodge Street Espresso ■ Specialising in the finest, freshest seafood Pied A Terre ▲ EAT ✜ Fraq’s Lobster Shack ✜ The original east-meets-west cuisine from Goa D4 Offering traditional NYC deli food in a modern upmarket setting G7 Vibrant bar and restaurant that’s open all day E2 Deliciously authentic burritos, tacos, soups and salads G7 The contemporary style mozzarella bar D3 Authentic tapas bar with a Michelin Bib Gourmand 11 22 Sit at the ‘tapas’ style bar or relax and dine C3 Victorian pub with cask ales and traditional grub G6 The authentic essence of Argentine cuisine D4 Handmade sushi in traditional Japanese surroundings FOLEY STREET King & Queen ❖ C5 A full range of beers, wines and spirits, and a roof garden Gourmet French burgers Inspired, spice-rich food from Kerala Sushi-So ★ 72 C3 Freshly cooked food at incredible prices Rasa Express ✤ C5 The Grafton Arms ❖ Chinese, Thai & Vietnamese restaurant with a great cocktail bar Small owner-managed pub with some great food Sandwiches, salads, cakes and teas and coffees 45 Sardo ■ D3 Contemporary London pub serving traditional food 4 Grid PERCY STREET Bam-Bou ✪ Good no-nonsense Italian food, served with a smile CLIPSTONE STREET Tower Tavern ❖ Address Number E4 Intimate and convivial wine bar and restaurant Premium Italian coffee, great food, friendly service Dim T ● C3 Great value middle-eastern food that’s a hit with locals E6 The Champagne bar that serves hot dogs Caffé Nero ✜ F5 100 Small and friendly neighbourhood sandwich bar CONWAY STREET The Lukin ❖ Simple, hearty, seasonally-based French cuisine Bubbledogs ✪ 20 Unpretentious Greek cuisine and a friendly welcome A huge choice of traditional Greek/Mediterranean dishes Barnyard ✢ E4 Popular and authentic dishes from the south of India Salumeria Dino ✜ A family run deli and sandwich shop 55 A proper Chinese restaurant with an adventurous menu Sensations Sandwich Bar ✜ 15 E4 Moroccan small dishes, tagines and sweets Owners from Parma in Italy, serving top quality products CHARLOTTE STREET Andreas ❋ 61 G6 Le Menara ✪ Name A little taste of Sardinia using the finest, freshest ingredients Traditional and modern middle-eastern dishes G6 Handmade, natural, fast food and no additives In Parma by Food Roots ■ 80 Go Go Lebanese ✪ G6 Café serving excellent coffee and an interesting menu Pret A Manger ✜ Grid Snacks and refreshments with a middle-eastern touch Freshly prepared Mexican food and grocery store Lantana ✜ Address Number Ishta’s Café ✜ A neighbourhood Italian serving authentic dishes El Buritto ✪ Name RESTAURANT KEY: ✢ ✜ ● ✧ ▲ ❋ ✤ ■ ★ ❂ ❖ ◆ ▼ ✪ American Café/Sandwich Bar Chinese Fast Food French Greek Indian Italian Japanese Modern European Pub/Bar Spanish Thai Other G7 It’s London’s hottest foodie destination and the menu’s changing all the time. Charlotte Street is home to a wider range of eating places than anywhere else in London and, if you add in the surrounding streets, the choice is virtually endless. The Wild Game Co. classic Venison burger The core of the culinary offering may come from long-established favourites but there are always new kids on the block bringing their own fresh ideas to the table. On the following pages, we’re profiling just four of them – one Scottish, one Spanish, one Hawaiian and one Vietnamese – and that gives you a pretty good idea of the sheer variety of choice you can expect when eating in Fitzrovia. There’s something for pretty much every budget too. You can have it Michelin-starred if the occasion demands, but if you want a simple lunch, a quick pizza or a coffee and a sandwich, that’s on offer here as well. And, if all you fancy is a drink, you can always slake your thirst in a multitude of local pubs and bars. Taste buds at the ready for this annual celebration of everything culinary in Fitzrovia! Events start in July, so keep checking at enjoyfitzrovia.co.uk to find out what’s on the menu. – 15 – enjoyfitzrovia.co.uk On the rocks We said ‘aloha’ to one of the proprietors of the Kua ’Aina restaurant Ed Bardos in Goodge Street and discovered the secret that gives their food that distinctive Hawaiian flavour. So how do we pronounce the name and what does it mean? It’s pronounced ‘Koo-a-EYE-na’ and it’s Hawaiian for ‘country bumpkin’. Who’s behind the restaurant and where did you get your inspiration? My best mate Paul and I were in Hawaii and just loved the Kua ’Aina grilled sandwiches and burgers. There was nothing like them, or as tasty, in the UK, so we persuaded the owner Terry, who still runs three restaurants there, to train us, give us his recipes and let us use the name. Then we gave up our City jobs and started Kua ’Aina as a unique, independent addition to London’s fast/casual restaurant scene. What Hawaiian specialities are on the menu? We chargrill almost everything over lava rocks which is what gives our sandwiches, burgers & salads that special taste – along with our original and secret seasonings, all homemade from scratch. The cuisine is not Hawaiian as such but we import a great selection of craft beers from Kona Brewing Company and aim to serve everyone with the warmth and Aloha spirit you get in Hawaii. Anything interesting coming up? We have rotating monthly specials and love to run ‘surprise’ offers, so stay tuned @KuaAinaUK (or on Facebook). And look out for our food truck at festivals/events near you. kua-aina.co.uk/on-tour enjoyfitzrovia.co.uk – 16 – Why did you choose Fitzrovia? We had our eye on it for a while. It’s such a vibrant area with a great ‘village’ feel and changing rapidly. We thought our fast/casual food and price point would fit in very well. What are your favourite local places to eat, drink and shop? So many to choose from! On the rare occasion we escape from our own restaurant, we love the Bulletproof coffee at BlackSheep and a quick lunch ramen in the basement of Roka. No time for shopping! Describe Fitzrovia in three words Thriving, quirky, fast-changing. kua-aina.co.uk Ed Bardos Bang, Bang, you’re fed! Vietnamese chefs and restaurateurs, David Le and Jimmy Yeung, owners of Bang Bang Vietnamese Canteen, introduced us to the story behind their ‘FiIm Noir Noodle Bar’ in Warren Street. What exactly is the Bang Bang concept? The restaurant is at the centre of a multi-platform back story. The first part of a hard-boiled Film Noir narrative, involving mobsters, double crosses and a few signature Vietnamese dishes, is told on one wall of the restaurant and in fragments across the menus and napkins, with additional scenes, clues and new plot developments to be revealed on social media. The menu introduces the story and characters and the restaurant itself features in several key scenes. The inspiration comes from theatre company Punch Drunk’s work, as well as 1940s Film Noir. And what about the food? There’s a menu of amazing Vietnamese street food The overriding theme is real Vietnamese flavours, presented with a cool inner city edge, selected from recipes passed down through David and Jimmy’s family and encounters on their travels. With an amazing wine list from trendy independent wine merchants, Vagabond. What makes Vietnamese cuisine stand out from other Asian cuisines? It fits with current health-conscious trends, and has fresh, punchy, banging flavours. As Vietnam is becoming more popular as a destination for travellers, more and more people are aware of the cuisine and its amazing tastes. What specialities should we try? Our Bang Bang Baos, steamed buns with pork belly and bang spicy wings, are a firm favourite. And, of course, our 18-hour Pho broth is synonymous with Vietnamese cuisine and with Bang Bang, since it’s a recipe that’s been passed down through the Le Family. Why did you choose Fitzrovia? With its diverse mix of cool people and businesses, it’s the perfect area to showcase what we have on offer. What are your favourite local places to eat, drink and shop? Honey and Co on Warren Street does amazing food and is a favourite. Describe Fitzrovia in three words. Bang, bang, banging! bangbangcanteen.co.uk David Le and Jimmy Yeung – 17 – enjoyfitzrovia.co.uk Tapas but not as you know it Nigel Howell and Tim Luther explain how a passion for perfection has created Drakes Tabanco, one of the best places to enjoy Spanish food outside Spain, in Windmill Street. What’s the story behind the business? Tim worked in the wine industry for seven years selling predominantly Spanish wines before going into business with Nigel. After many visits to the Bodegas of Jerez and Sanlucar in Andalucia, it was clear what sort of place he was going to open. Tell us about tapas. The word tapa literally means lid and what we now call tapas is said to have been created in Andalucia. A lid was put over a customer’s drink to keep out the flies. In time, a slice of jamon or a piece of bread with a small morsel on top replaced the lid and doubled as a snack. Now tapas means pretty much anything on a small plate and it’s no longer just Spanish! So what can we expect on your menu? Not your average tapas fare. We have stayed away from the usual comfort food of patatas bravas etc. to offer a more fulfilling culinary experience. Think smoked scallop, garlic purée & beetroot, octopus with chickpea & chorizo, deep fried cauliflower, Manchego & pine nut salad, lamb carpaccio, rosemary yoghurt & brown garlic or braised pig cheeks with Oloroso. Classic ingredients with an inventive twist. You’re passionate about sherry aren’t you? We believe we’re the only place outside Spain that serves ‘en Rama’ sherry from the barrel. None of our sherries have gone through industrial filtering or stabilisation. The result is a more rewarding, complex and tasty wine. Our sherries are from the outstanding Bodegas Rey Fernando de Castilla. Think the equivalent of 1st growth Bordeaux. Sherry is the best wine in the world for pairing with food. Just try one of our two sherry flights served with tapitas in our bar! Why did you choose Fitzrovia? The creative bunch who live and work here appreciate good food and service and we want to exceed their expectations with a unique setting and experience. Do you have any favourite local places to eat and drink? There are so many great places, from casual to fine dining. The quality has been going up and up and we are delighted to be a part of it. Describe Fitzrovia in three words. Creative, savvy, community. drakestabanco.com enjoyfitzrovia.co.uk – 18 – If you find yourself hankering for a taste of the highlands in the heart of London, just head for the Wild Game Co. on Charlotte Street. We talked to the people behind it to find out more. Game on! Who are the Wild Game team? Head Chef: Mikkel Greggersen Toftgaard; Sous Chef: Jonathon Cox; CDP: Rob Malone. Directors: Andy Waugh & Calum Mackinnon; GM: Adam Pinder; and Assistant Manager: Samia Jessie Ahmed. Tell us about the history of the Wild Game Co. Andy comes from a family of game butchers in the Highlands. He grew up fishing, shooting and helping in the family business – Ardgay Game – where all of our meat comes from. We started in 2010 as a butcher stall on Broadway Market, then moved into street food and pop-up restaurants before opening full time in Charlotte Street in October 2014. Does the decor reflect the food you serve? We’ve chosen a very rustic and informal look. Long wooden tables, wooden floorboards, a meat rail and a couple of deer skins to warm the place up. Why did you choose Fitzrovia? Charlotte Street is one of the best foodie destinations in London, and the people here are the people we want to cook for. We’ve also been pleasantly surprised at the sense of community and how welcoming everyone has been. Do you have any favourite local places to eat and drink? You can’t beat a cheeky Bubbledogs hot dog. Then it’s off to see Jamie and Jim and Rev. JW for incredible cocktails. Describe Fitzrovia in three words West End, foodie, heaven OK, four then. wildgameco.co.uk And what can we expect on the menu? Venison straight from the highlands, burgers, steaks, and seasonal sides. Is there anything for vegetarians? Yes. We’re currently really excited about a Vegan Chateaubriand that is in the works, and a couple of new veggie dishes are on their way this spring. Anything special happening soon? We have a whisky night coming up: four courses with matching whiskies. – 19 – Adam Pinder enjoyfitzrovia.co.uk Aristos Papasavva and Christopher Jordan Fish and chips and Greek No district would be complete without its own great fish and chip shop, but Fitzrovia goes one better with an excellent ‘chippy’ in Tottenham Street that also serves superlative Greek cuisine. Who are the team behind Gigs? Aristos Papasavva and Christopher Jordan. Tell us a little of the history Gigs was opened in 1958 by a Cypriot émigré called Gyriaokos (‘Gigs’ to his friends). He was training to be a priest at the time and went on to serve at the main Greek Orthodox church in Pratt Street, Camden, but still ran the business. In the mid-60s, he had the idea of introducing fish and chips to complement the traditional Greek Cypriot cuisine. It was probably the first time it had ever been done but it worked. And has very much changed? Since we took over in 2006, we have kept true to the original menu with a few tweaks. We also renovated the premises in 2010 to bring them into the 21st century. So what can we expect on today’s menu? Our fish is from sustainable sources and delivered fresh from Billingsgate every day. The fish and chips are fried in high quality ground nut oil (not cheap vegetable oil) and the souvlaki (kebab) is cooked in the traditional way over real wood charcoal, to give that distinctive flavour. Greek cuisine is healthy and Mediterranean with a hint of the middle east. Fresh grilled meats and fish (sea bass and bream), healthy salads and regional dips such as taramasalata, hummus and tzatziki. Plus Cypriot dishes – halloumi, loukanico, pastirma and calamari. Specials include kleftico and sheftalia and, on the British side, salmon and tuna. Is there anything for vegetarians? Yes, we do really healthy Greek salads, vegetable kebabs and grilled halloumi platters which are very tasty! What’s coming up over the next few months? More of the same! We continually refresh our specials and introduce seasonal fish throughout the year. As soon as summer arrives, we love opening up our concertina windows and doors and bringing a real al fresco dining feel to Fitzrovia. Why are you still in Fitzrovia? We love the village feel, the creative atmosphere and the friendly spirit. And what are your favourite local places? The Hope for its traditional ales, Montello’s in Goodge Street for the fantastic marinara and we love shopping in the independent furniture and electrical shops in Tottenham Court Road. Describe Fitzrovia in three words Vibrant, community, unique. gigsfishandchips.com enjoyfitzrovia.co.uk – 20 – Drink in a little local culture Join a free Fitzrovia Literary Pub Crawl and discover some great pubs, whilst imbibing the spirit of the writers who lived and drank here. Wind your way through Fitzrovia’s watering holes to learn where Dylan Thomas met his wife Caitlin, visit the home of the young Dickens and the workhouse that inspired Oliver Twist, see the house which Virginia Woolf and George Bernard Shaw shared (at different times), follow in the footsteps of Jerome K Jerome and hear where literary giants, such as T.S. Eliot and George Orwell, met, drank, argued and wrote. The walks start with a quick literary pub quiz in the Fitzroy Tavern, then visit the Duke of York, Newman Arms (unfortunately now closed so you will have to go thirsty here), and Marquess of Granby before ending at The Wheatsheaf. There are also stops at The Grafton Arms and The King & Queen where Bob Dylan gave his first public performance outside the USA. Dates: Every last Tuesday of each month Start time: 6.00pm Meeting place: The downstairs Writers & Artists Bar at the Fitzroy Tavern Tour length: 1.5 hours To reserve a free space, email marketing@fitzroviapartnership or call 020 7755 3380 – 21 – enjoyfitzrovia.co.uk enjoyfitzrovia.co.uk – 22 – Fitzrovia Faces on the Street We may live in an increasingly digital world, but it’s the real people behind the tweets who bring a place to life. As a celebration of the fascinatingly diverse characters who give Fitzrovia its unique flavour, this project will exhibit photographs of up to 140 people who live and work locally. You’ll be able to see them exhibited this Spring, for further details please email fitzrovianoir@gmail.com. The 12 that most capture the public imagination, as voted for by visitors, will then be transformed into semi-permanent street paintings by artists working with pupils from All Souls Primary School. Photographs are by Doralba Picerno and the project is curated by Fitzrovia Noir and funded by Derwent London and supported by The Fitzrovia Partnership. – 23 – enjoyfitzrovia.co.uk Free and in Fitzrovia. A more rewarding loyalty card Have you ever found a small, local shop which will fly you across the world for free? How about get you into exclusive events, or let you name a sandwich on their menu? Swipii lets you use one card or app across lots of local places, and gets you rewards you actually like, from free coffees and dinners to unique experiences. Pick up a free card at participating outlets or download the Swipii app for iOS and Android at enjoyfitzrovia.co.uk/fitzrovia-loyalty-app and find out what’s on offer round your corner. Love Fitzrovia? Then get in touch Visit our website: enjoyfitzrovia.co.uk ‘Like’ @Fitzrovia on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to make sure you’re up-to-speed with the latest news and events as well as offers, discounts and giveaways from the district’s restaurants and retailers. Spring@Fitzrovia is published by The FitzroviaPartnership, 13 Fitzroy Street, London W1T 4BQ. Telephone: 020 7755 3192. Email: info@fitzroviapartnership.com Whilst we have endeavoured to ensure all details are correct at time of press (February 2015), The Fitzrovia Partnership does not accept any liability for any information contained in this leaflet which may be incorrect. 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