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RAISING NG THE STEAKS A r l o’s
Arlo’s is the first restaurant from former L’Atelier des Chefs managing director Tom McNeile. Focusing on top quality steak, with a simple menu of grass-fed British beef from native breeds alongside a selection of homemade sides, sauces and seasonal salads, the primary cuts served are bavette and picanha, moving away from the more traditional sirloin, fillet, ribeye and rump. 1 Ramsden Road, SW12; arlos.co.uk editor’s
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HAVE A BALL Belpassi Bros
The much-loved meatball truck, Belpassi Bros, from Spitalfields has found a permanent home in Tooting. Livio and Lorenzo’s restaurant focuses on traditional Italian meatball recipes handed down from their father. Guests can build their own dish with a combo of different meatballs, bases and sauces. 70 Tooting High Street, SW17; belpassibros.com
RAW GINGER MARTINI Created by BLIXEN ◆ INGREDIENTS
Our London Vodka 50ml Lillet Blanc 15ml Martini Rosato 10ml Raw Ginger Juice Fresh Lemon Juice ◆ METHOD
In a mixing pint glass add vodka, Lillet Blanc and Rosato. Add ice and stir. Strain into a chilled cocktail coup that has been double rinsed with raw ginger juice. Squeeze the lemon twist over the cocktail and rub the edges of the glass with the twist. Add the twist to the glass for garnish.
CROATIAN CUISINE Ve n t u r i n
Introducing Venturin, London’s first authentic Dalmatian pop-up restaurant. Opening on 20 October it will feature a multiple awardwinning Croatian celebrity chef, coming to who will take guests on a culinary journey through Dalmatian historic traditional recipes adding a modern finesse. For tickets visit ventruin.co.uk
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SPIRIT of the Month
ince launching Haig Club in 2011, David Beckham’s whisky project seems to have gone from strength to strength. Now they have launched the more inexpensive (but no less tasty) Clubman, a single grain Scotch whisky designed to be drunk with a mixer. ◆ S
SWEET THING Prestat
Chocolatiers to the Royal Family, Prestat have now teamed up with the Natural History Museum to produce some beautiful packaged bars and boxes. Some of our favourites include the Chocolate Jewel Box and the Roasted Almond and Sea Salt Milk Chocolate. From £3; nhmshop.co.uk £25; haigclub.com
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