Restaurants
Current and previous clients
A Taste of McClements
Opened by John McClements in Kew Gardens in November 2008, serving a deluxe sixteen-course tasting menu created by John, working with head chef Reality Champ, in intimate, lavish surroundings for just 20 guests
The Archduke
Bought in July 2009 by Black & Blue, The Archduke on London’s South Bank has undergone a refurbishment to create a light, sophisticated space benefiting from the huge, floor to ceiling windows afforded by its situation in converted railway arches. Offering large bar and dining areas with food available throughout the day
Bellevue Rendez-vous
Popular Wandsworth neighbourhood restaurant, Mini Mundus, will be closing to be replaced in Summer 2009 by a bright, friendly brasserie, Bellevue Rendez-Vous, serving a set menu of traditional French dishes alongside a more modern French à la carte menu
Bingham
Holds 3 AA rosettes (since January 2009)
A stylish boutique restaurant and hotel in Richmond with picturesque setting on the banks of the Thames. Head chef Shay Cooper serves a modern British menu in chic surroundings, including a heated al fresco terrace overlooking the gardens and river
Black & Blue steakhouses
Black & Blue is a family of London restaurants recreating an authentic American steakhouse experience. House specialties include a wide choice of steaks and burgers.The restaurants are located in Notting Hill Gate, Belsize Park, Wigmore Street, Gloucester Road and Borough Market
Euphorium Bakery
Small group of North-London based bakery/cafes, serving a range of breads, patisserie and light dishes, freshly prepared on the premises under the banner of ‘Best of British Baking’. New branches recently opened in Islington and Belsize Park
Indian Zing
Chef patron Manoj Vasaikar has won critical acclaim for his refined Indian cuisine st this Hammersmith restaurant, showcasing a mixture of classic and more unusual regional dishes. He’s also known for his food festivals, which have previously focused on the biryani and Maharashtrian cuisine. A sister restaurant, Indian Zest, opened in Sunbury in early 2008
Le Provence
Opened in July in Barnes, Le Provence is the latest restaurant from John McClements. The site will offer a dining room, serving a classic French à la carte, inspired by the South of the country, as well as a dedicated bar area with French tapas dishes
Morgan M
Winner of Zagat ‘Best New restaurant’ award (2004)
Winner of Harden's Remy ‘Best New restaurant’ award (2005)
Nominated in a variety of categories including ‘Best Chef’, ‘Best French’ ‘Best new’ and ‘Best Vegetarian’ at assorted awards including Carlton London Restaurant Awards, Time Out and Tatler
Fine dining restaurant in Islington (Highbury Corner end), which opened in September 2003. Chef Patron Morgan Meunier has created a modern French menu featuring delicate flavours from luxury ingredients and is renowned for his signature 6-course Tasting and From the Garden menus
Mortimer’s Grill
A recent addition to the Black & Blue family, this bar and grill offers speciality dishes from the rotisserie, as well as the signature steaks the group is known for. Mortimer’s also offers a large outside patio, with seating for up to 100 to enjoy a selection from the menu or the bar
Tom Ilic Restaurant
Good Food Guide’s Best Value for Money award 2008
Tom Ilic opened his eponymous restaurant in November 2007. The restaurant showcases the meaty (especially pork) dishes he has become known for, although there are plenty of other seasonal choices, and offers exceptional value for money in rustic surroundings
