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PAUL at Earl’s Court French artisan bakery and patisserie, Paul is celebrating the arrival at 185 Earls Court Road, just opposite the tube station. The five generation family-run bakery makes the perfect pit-stop for that morning pick-me-up of freshly-brewed coffee and a famous selection of traditional French hand-crafted viennoiserie, still warm from the oven. Lunchtime has just as much to offer with a range of satisfying sandwiches, salads and hot snacks to be savoured, all made fresh that day. A nourishing and delicious meal, no matter how much, or little, time you have to spare. aul arls Court, 185 arls Court Road, arls Court London SW5 9RB paul-uk.com
Ritorno London Newly launched on the King’s Road, Ritorno brings an authentic Italian aperitivo experience from the sophisticated streets of Milan, to the fashionable streets of Chelsea. The 80-cover lounge bar provides a destination for the well-heeled to enjoy the art of aperitivo with cocktails and fine wines, complemented by mouthwatering morsels of the very best Italian produce. Head Barman, Paolo Viola formerly of Rivoli Bar at The Ritz, and Chef Filippo Salzano (C.London), have collaborated to create a unique cocktail and food pairing experience using artisanal ingredients inspired by and sourced from across the Italian peninsula and surrounding islands. “London is the world’s mixology capital,” said Paolo Viola “We aim to harness and enrich this local expertise, with Italy’s finest artisanal and rare produce, amalgamating it with the Italian aperitivo concept. “Aperitivo is not simply an opportunity to wash away the working day’s stresses. It is a social experience an excuse to enjoy the finest flavours with family and friends.” Even the classic Negroni has been revitalised at Ritorno, using Italian craft gin and one of the 20 exclusive vermouths stocked at Ritorno, Viola’s team of mixology masters age their Negroni for one month inhouse within a Marsala-washed oak barrel to add long character and complexity to the cocktail. With over 40 small plates on the menu created using the highest quality and freshest produce Ritorno provides a great dining experience as well as drinks location. Bread and pastas are made daily in-house with organic, natural flours and even the mozzarella is made using the authentic Italian method but here in the UK to ensure it’s as fresh as possible. Classic Aperitivo dishes include Tagliolini di Rag e Polpettine di Fassona, Guancia di Manzo con Polenta Morbida and Vitello Tonnato. Ritorno London, 442 ing s Road, Chelsea, London SW10 0L 020 3301 6333 | info@ritorno.co.uk | ritorno.co.uk
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