FOOD & DRINK• NOTES Our pick of the best
DESK-DELIVERY LUNCHES
FA R M E R J
Light fantastic
Known for bringing the best of the fields to the city, Farmer J's fieldtrays make for a stellar lunch, comprised of a base, a main, two sides and a sauce. For a failsafe combo try brown rice, charred flank steak, grilled broccoli and farmer’s salad, all served alongside a tasty red pepper sauce. farmerj.com
BRASSERIE OF LIGHT
A true destination restaurant if there ever was one, Selfridges's Brasserie of Light boasts a 24-foot crystal-encrusted Pegasus statue by Damien Hirst. An eclectic mix of British and internationally inspired dishes is on offer, alongside extensive wines and cocktails. A suitable antidote to sales madness. Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, W1A 1AB brasserie-of-light.co.uk
GLOW BOWL BILLS KENSINGTON
Bill’s in Kensington has enjoyed a sparkly refurbishment, all velvet seats and chandeliers. Kickstart your year with a Glow Bowl made up of beetroot cake, picked red cabbage, red pepper tapenade and a miso dressing, served alongside house-baked flatbread. Hello Veganuary. Kensington Arcade, 123 Kensington High St, London W8 5SF bills-website.co.uk
K A R M A CA N S Just as karma aims to balance good and bad actions, so do Karma Cans balance delicious meals and highly nutritious ingredients. That means protein, lots of greens, healthy fats and wholegrains. Their menu changes weekly, and we can’t wait for wasabi cured salmon during January. karmacans.co.uk
ZEN DEN JUSU BROTHERS
Shish kebab BERENJAK
SUSHI SHOP
Part of the new wave of shish-based venues, Berenjak is named after the handfuls of rice eaten at funfairs in Iran. It’s a home-style Iranian restaurant reinterpreting the classic hole in the wall kebab houses of Tehran. Start with the Mazeh, and finish with a baklava ice-cream sandwich. Don’t miss the sharbats - fruit cordials served with sparkling water and herbs 27 Romilly St, Soho, W1D 5AL berenjaklondon.com
Clothing brand ba&sh have collaborated with Sushi Shop to produce a limited-edition box in ba&sh’s seasonal colours. With two new exclusive creations, the tarama maki and the fresh salmon roll, there’s no excuse not to add a touch of (delicious) style to your lunch. mysushishop.co.uk
They’ve launched a brand new day and evening menu at this healthy Notting Hill eatery. Not only has the sushi menu been expanded to include Uramaki and Sashimi, Japanese-inspired dishes have been added that pack health benefits and flavour into every bite. 147-149 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2RS jusubrothers.com A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N
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